Ready, Set, Do nothing!

Which sentence from the text expresses the author's claim?

• Boredom has a bad reputation.

• And there are good reasons to put down the phone, turn away from the screen, and allow yourself to become completely bored.

• Researchers are finding that the constant stimulation of your brain with electronic devices has negative consequences.

• The world you live in is vast enough for you to think big-to dream, plan, create, and contribute.

Which conclusion is best supported by the author's description in paragraph 10?

• Only creative people should be hired.

• Creativity is a highly valued skill.

• Creativity is best developed at home.

• Boredom promotes creativity.

In paragraph 5, the author includes expert opinion in order to provide evidence to-

• explain the science of brain functions

• support the connection between boredom and creativity

• describe how to be more creative using simple materials

• emphasize the importance of problem solving

Read this sentence from the text.

"Think about waiting forever in a doctor's office, waiting for the bell to finally ring at the end of class, or feeling trapped in a conversation at a family dinner that is not at all interesting to you."

The author's use of hyperbole in this sentence helps the author-

• highlight the necessity of boredom

• detail the boring activities people must complete

• describe the common places where boredom is experienced

• emphasize the effects of being bored

Paragraph 9 helps support the author's argument by providing-

• definitions of boredom

• personal experiences with boredom

• statistical support for the benefits of boredom

• practical approaches to utilize boredom

Which excerpt from the text best reveals the audience the author is addressing?

• It's one of the most common complaints of teenagers. You may have uttered it yourself, with a good touch of despair added for effect-I'm...So...Bored!

• It has even been connected to poor sleep habits and lower grades. Your brain, like your body, needs to rest.

• As Mann and Cadman put it, they had more "creativity juices" at work. Why does boredom encourage creativity?

• Boredom not only fosters creativity, it encourages problem solving. A bored brain has time to work to solve problems or to plan future goals instead of constantly taking in information.

What is paragraph 7 mainly about?

• Human flight as a result of multiple trials and errors

• The health benefits of exploring interests and hobbies

• The development of new possibilities when the mind is free

• Inventions that have been produced as a result of boredom

In paragraph 11, the word altruistic means-

• important

• intelligent

• selfless

• predictable