Question

turn it down!
a recent study revealed that one in five teenagers has at least some hearing loss, and that the prevalence of hearing loss among young people has grown significantly since about 1980. in response, experts are urging kids to turn down the volume on their digital music players. these experts suggest that listening to loud music through earbuds may be responsible for the increase.
for the study, researchers analyzed and compared data from two nationwide health surveys of hearing.
question 7
which is the closest synonym for the word habitual?
a. firm
b. sensitive
c. temporary
d. routine

Explanation:

To find the synonym of "habits", we analyze each option:

• "Firm" means solid or unyielding, not related to habits.
• "Sensitive" refers to responsiveness to stimuli, not habits.
• "Temporary" means short - lived, not related to habits.
• "Routine" refers to a regular or habitual way of doing things, so it is the closest synonym to "habits".

Answer:

D. Routine