Choose the best sentence to complete the paragraph: 'Many students struggle with time management. ____ Consequently, they often submit assignments late.'
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. They tend to underestimate how long each task will take.
- Step 1: The next sentence says 'Consequently, they often submit assignments late', so the missing sentence must give a cause. Step 2. Underestimating task length explains late submission. Answer: They tend to underestimate how long each task will take. Why not the others: The others contradict the paragraph or are unrelated.
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