In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:

The dull students took correspondence course as a means .... his standard in the class

  • A to improve
  • B for improving
  • C of improving
  • D by improving
  • E to improving
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The correct answer is C. of improving

The correct phrase to fill the gap in the sentence is of improving. 

The sentence should read: “The dull students took correspondence course as a means of improving his standard in the class.”

To explain further, correspondence courses are a form of distance learning that allows students to study at their own pace and on their own schedule.

They are often used by students who are unable to attend traditional classes due to work or family obligations, or who live in remote areas.

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