Multiple choice

The noisy surroundings were hardly ......... to concentrated study.

  1. contrived

  2. concerted

  3. composed

  4. compulsive

  5. conducive

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Conducive means favorable, helpful, or contributing to a desired result. 'Hardly conducive' means barely favorable or helpful - which correctly describes how noisy surroundings negatively affect concentrated study. The other words don't fit this context.