Question

read the two selections. then, choose the best answer to each question.
the following question has two parts. answer part a first and then part b.
part a
reread the following sentences from selection 1. using context, choose the most likely meaning of the word hinders.
lack of sleep can also result in not being able to do your best in sports. furthermore, it hinders the ongoing growth and repair of your bodys cells, holding up your bodys development and self - maintenance.
○ a. causes
○ b. increases
○ c. comes after
○ d. interferes with

Explanation:

The sentence mentions that lack of sleep "hinders" cell growth and repair, and "holding up" (which means delaying or interfering with) is used as a parallel description. So, "hinders" likely means "interferes with".

Answer:

D. interferes with