Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Entry Exam
Which phrase is the most appropriate to complete following sentence? "The student ___ for the final exam."
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is 'A' - 'Was studying.' In this sentence, the past continuous tense is needed to indicate an action that was ongoing in the past. The use of 'was studying' correctly portrays the student's ongoing activity. Choice B, 'Didn't study,' is incorrect as it presents a simple past tense that does not convey the continuous nature of the action. Choice C, 'Studied hard,' is incorrect as 'hardly' would suggest barely studying, which changes the meaning. Choice D, 'Would have studied,' is incorrect as it implies a hypothetical situation rather than the actual studying that took place.