Read the following piece of news and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

EFFECTIVE STUDY HABITS: ARE YOU DOING IT RIGHT?

Challenges Students Face

In the current education system, many students feel they are working hard but do not see real results. They often compare themselves with (1) ____________ students who seem to succeed easily. Instead of focusing on (2) ____________, they spend hours (3) ____________ facts to memory, thinking this will lead to good grades.

Unfortunately, (4) ____________ their efforts, many still struggle to catch on to the material. Some students even resort (5) ____________ intensive study sessions that leave them feeling exhausted but not more knowledgeable.

Breaking the Cycle

Rather than choosing the better strategies, they continue their old habits, believing that more time spent studying will guarantee better (6) ____________. In the end, studying effectively is not just about the time invested but also about the quality of the learning techniques used.

(Adapted from https://edusummit2025.edu)

Question 1.

A. other

B. others

C. the other

D. another

Question 2.

A. methods effective study

B. study effective methods                               

C. effective study methods

D. effective methods study

Question 3.

A. compiling

B. composing

C. combining

D. committing

Question 4.

A. despite

B. in spite

C. though

D. although

Question 5.

A. to

B. of

C. at

D. in