Getting a newborn baby to fall asleep has long been a great challenge for new parents, but the device given has not been _ by technological innovations; even to this day, many childrearing experts espouse the use of traditional lullabies for their qualities.
Correct answer: C. Modified
- A. Altered
- B. Soporific
- C. Modified
- D. Invigorating
Explanation
The sentence should read: "Getting a newborn baby to fall asleep has long been a great challenge for new parents, but the device given has not been modified by technological innovations; even to this day, many childrearing experts espouse the use of traditional lullabies for their qualities."Here's why:- "Modified" means changed or altered in some way, which fits with the idea that technological innovations have not changed the traditional approach to helping babies fall asleep.
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