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EXERCISES

A) Choose the best option to fill in the blanks in the paragraph.
Effective study habits are crucial for academic success. Firstly, it is essential to find a quiet and comfortable place to
study without (1)----. Secondly, (2)---- realistic goals can keep you motivated and organised. Additionally, taking short
breaks during study sessions helps (3)---- burnout and improves concentration. It is also a good idea (4)---- a study
schedule that fits your daily routine and chores. Summarising your notes and highlighting key information can make
studying more efficient. Moreover, statistics show that students become more successful after (5)---- the material
regularly. That means never cramming the night before an exam and hoping to be successful in the long term. Joining
a study group is another beneficial habit, as it allows you (6)---- with peers and gain different perspectives. Lastly, do
not be afraid (7)---- help from teachers or classmates when you encounter challenges in your studies. These habits can
lead to more productive and successful learning experiences. Although (8)---- difficulties from time to time, you should
never give up chasing your goals.

1. a) having interrupted b) being interrupted c) to be interrupted
2. a) setting b) to be setting c) set

3. a) prevent b) preventing c) to have been prevented

4. a) make b) making c) to make
5. a) being reviewed b) to have reviewed c) having reviewed

6. a) to collaborate b) collaborating c) collaborate
7. a) to have sought b) to seek c) to be seeking

8. a) having had b) to be having c) having

B) Circle the correct words or phrases.

1. The literary critic insists on analysing / to analyse the novel, even though the author claims there is no symbolism in
the work.

2. It is of no use crying / to cry over spilled milk; we must accept what has happened, learn from it, and move forward.
3. The architect has been intending redesigning / to redesign the city’s central plaza for several years to create a more
colourful public space.

4. Blending / To have blended ability with creativity and scientific curiosity, Leonardo da Vinci contributed to a wide
range of fields, including art, science, engineering, and anatomy.

5. The proposal will be considered by the committee evaluating / to evaluate its feasibility and potential impact on the
project.

6. Being influenced / Having influenced by several art movements, the famous artist’s work became a unique blend of
styles.
7. After completing his degree in economics, John decided to go on doing / to do a master’s programme in data analytics.

8. Understanding / To understand ancient societies and cultures accurately, one must carefully analyse the historical
data on their civilisations.

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