Screen time is an inescapable reality of modern childhood, with kids of every age ............. (1) hours upon hours in front of iPads, smartphones and televisions. That’s not always a bad thing: Educational apps and TV shows ............... (2) great ways for children to sharpen their developing brains and ............... (3) their communication skills-not to mention the break these ..................... (4) provide to harried parents. But tread carefully: A number of troubling studies connect delayed cognitive ................. (5) in kids with extended exposure to electronic media.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1.

Options

A. are
B. is
C. were
D. have been

Answer

A

Explanation

are