Choose the word for blank 5. (Exam stress)
Before important exams, many students ___1___ anxious and cannot sleep. A little stress is normal and can even help people ___2___ harder. However, too much worry makes it difficult to ___3___ on the task. Teachers advise students to take regular breaks, eat well and talk to friends ___4___ their feelings. With good preparation, most students find that the exam is ___5___ difficult than they feared.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. less
- Step 1: The comparative 'less difficult than' completes the sentence.
Answer
less.
Why not the others: fewer, least and many don't fit.
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