1. He wants to get high grades this semester, so he decided to _____ instead of relying on luck.
2. During the lecture, the teacher speaks very fast, so students _____ to remember the main points.
3. At school, we had to _____ long poems and rules without understanding them.
4. Before writing her thesis, she spent weeks _____ in academic journals and libraries.
5. By reading textbooks and attending classes, students gradually _____ in their field.
6. After years of practice, she managed to _____ and now works as a professional designer.
7. Asking questions in class really helps to _____, not just remember facts.
8. Traveling and studying abroad helped him _____ and see new perspectives.
9. Next Monday I have to _____ in biology, so I'm revising all week.
10. She was relieved when she finally _____ and could apply for a job.
11. Instead of studying regularly, he chose to _____ the night before the test.
12. After practicing every day, she could clearly see that she was starting to _____.
13. If you miss too many lessons, it's difficult to _____ and understand what's happening.
14. After being ill for two weeks, he had to _____ to prepare for the exam.
15. Students who don't study regularly often _____ by the end of the semester.
16. A good teacher shows students how to _____ instead of being afraid of them.
17. The professor reminded us to _____ online before 11:59 p.m.
18. If you don't plan your time well, you won't _____ and the project will be late.
19. To improve her English, she decided to _____ at a language school.
20. After four years at university, he was proud to _____ in economics.