Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks

The growing popularity of the video games, online gaming and videos make the children inactive in their daily routine. The time (13) _______ has been spent watching online videos and games can be better utilized by doing some physical activities. Here, parents can become a role model in their children’s life. The parents should not make them addictive to the techie-gadgets and be active in their lifestyle so that their kids can also become physically (14) _______ and active.

The best way to become a physically fit is to be active in sports and games. The importance of sports in our life is crucial. It does not only make a body physically fit and active but also contributes (15) _______ the mental growth and development. An active participation in sports and games can have many benefits in students’ life. It gives a student a chance to enhance the physical and the social skills.

It offers a child a change from a monotony of a daily routine. It keeps the stress and anxiety away. However, a proper balance has to be maintained between a child’s maturity, skills and interests.

Nowadays, sports and games are taken to be a good career option as well. It plays a pivotal role in shaping a child’s interest towards his profession. Sports and games also help in character building and provides strength and energy. Sport is a form of a competitive physical activity (16) _______ by a person via an organized or a casual participation. Sports and games not only involve the development of skills but also it stimulates the competitive behavior among students. It builds up the confidence in the minds of the students. It not only strengthens the physical growth rather it also contributes towards the mental growth. (17) _______ , it plays an important role in a student’s life.