Section: Paragraph Comprehension

36) Insomnia is a common problem that leads to being sleep deprived the next day. It takes a toll on a person’s mood, health and ability to complete normal, everyday tasks. A person is likely to suffer from insomnia if their caffeine intake is too high during the day. The second leading cause of insomnia is stress; it causes our minds to wonder as we lie awake with countless ideas going through our heads. If caffeine and stress can’t be reduced to lessen insomnia, the final option is to turn to medication that can be prescribed by a medical professional.

The last resort for curing insomnia is

1. consuming less caffeine
2. sleeping during the night
3. prescribed medication
4. reducing stress

The correct answer is choice (C). Based on the passage, it is clear that in the author’s eyes, prescription medication is the last option a person should try to alleviate insomnia.  Of the answer choices, only (C) is appropriate based on the information revealed in the passage. Answer options (A) and (C) and stated in the paragraph as cures for insomnia, but they are not the last resort.