Contextual errorQuestion 174 of 550

Choose the word that does not fit the context of the sentence. The words to choose from are in brackets: The (student) passed the exam because he (studied) his lessons, (mastered) them and was (careless).

  1. student
  2. studied
  3. mastered
  4. careless
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Correct answer: careless

Success comes from hard work. Carelessness does not lead to it.

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