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  1. …if my parents ever "busted" me drinking or staying out too late means:  [caught]
  2. A "common thread" means:  [a similarity among a group of people]
  3. I "ended up" sleeping through half of my classes means:  [to result in]
  4. "Getting up" in the morning means:  [getting out of bed]
  5. The students who are not fit to face the challenge will eventually be forced to "drop out" means: [stop attending university]
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1.   Difficult classes are the main reason why college students struggle.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.

2.   Students who fall victim to their reckless college lifestyle are less intelligent than those who can cope with the stress and newly discovered freedom.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.

3.   The weed-out process mentioned in the article ensures that not everyone who qualifies for college will be able to graduate.That is correct.

4.   Rebelling from parental control often involves excessive partying among college students.That is correct.

5.   Phil Dobson had such an easy schedule that he was able to stay out late every night and not suffer any consequences.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.