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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #6390 Concentration

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Some students say that they need complete quiet to read and study. Others study best in a crowded, noisy room because the noise actually them concentrate. Some students like quiet music playing; do not. The point is, you should know the level of noise that is optimal for your own studying. However, one general rule for all students is that the television seems to be more of a distraction than music or other background noise, so the TV off when you are reading or studying. , don’t let yourself become distracted by computer games, email, or Internet surfing.

while Also forces More others leave helps

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Correct answer: helps
Explanation: The word 'helps' is a verb that fits grammatically as it indicates an action that contributes positively to the subject's ability to concentrate. The context suggests that noise aids concentration, making 'helps' the appropriate choice.
Meaning: 'Helps' means to assist or make it easier for someone to do something, in this case, to concentrate.
Wrong options:
forces: 'Forces' implies a compulsion or pressure, which does not align with the positive context of aiding concentration.
while: 'While' is a conjunction that introduces a contrast or simultaneous action, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
others: 'Others' is a pronoun that refers to additional people or things, but it does not function as a verb here.
leave: 'Leave' is a verb that means to allow something to remain, which does not fit the context of aiding concentration.
More: 'More' is an adverb that indicates a greater degree, but it does not serve as a verb and does not fit grammatically.
Correct answer: others
Explanation: The term 'others' is a pronoun that refers back to 'some students,' providing a contrast to those who like quiet music. It fits contextually as it indicates a different group with differing preferences.
Meaning: 'Others' refers to additional people or things that are not specified, in this case, students who do not like quiet music.
Wrong options:
while: 'While' is a conjunction that does not refer to a group and does not fit in this context.
helps: 'Helps' is a verb that does not serve as a pronoun and does not fit grammatically here.
leave: 'Leave' is a verb that does not refer to a group and is not appropriate in this context.
forces: 'Forces' is a verb that implies compulsion, which does not fit the context of contrasting preferences.
More: 'More' is an adverb that does not refer to a group and does not fit grammatically.
Correct answer: leave
Explanation: The word 'leave' is a verb that fits grammatically as it indicates the action of turning off the TV. The context suggests that it is advisable to not have the TV on while studying, making 'leave' the correct choice.
Meaning: 'Leave' means to allow something to remain in a certain state, in this case, to keep the TV off.
Wrong options:
while: 'While' is a conjunction that does not fit as a verb and does not convey an action in this context.
helps: 'Helps' is a verb that does not fit the action of turning off the TV and does not align with the context.
forces: 'Forces' implies compulsion, which does not fit the context of making a choice about the TV.
others: 'Others' is a pronoun that does not serve as a verb and does not fit grammatically here.
More: 'More' is an adverb that does not convey an action and does not fit in this context.
Correct answer: Also
Explanation: The word 'Also' is an adverb that fits grammatically as it adds information to the previous statement about distractions. It indicates that in addition to the TV, there are other distractions to avoid, making it contextually appropriate.
Meaning: 'Also' means in addition or too, indicating that another point is being made.
Wrong options:
while: 'While' is a conjunction that does not fit as an adverb and does not convey the addition of information in this context.
helps: 'Helps' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not serve to add information.
leave: 'Leave' is a verb that does not function as an adverb and does not fit in this context.
forces: 'Forces' is a verb that does not convey the addition of information and does not fit grammatically.
More: 'More' is an adverb that indicates a greater degree but does not serve to add information in this context.

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