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Cause of low productivity: infer the best reason few tasks were completed last week Stem: "Practically, very little work could be completed in the last week as it was …" Choose the completion that most directly explains reduced work output.

Difficulty: Easy

full of working days
a very hectic week
full of holidays
a very busy week
loaded with work

Correct Answer: full of holidays

Explanation:

ConceptIf little work was completed, the most straightforward cause is fewer working days (i.e., many holidays).

Option analysisfull of holidays — directly limits work days and output. ✅(a) "Full of working days" would allow more, not less, work.(b), (d), (e) suggest heavy activity, which should increase work done, not decrease it.

Final Answerfull of holidays.

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