Get Ready, Get 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.

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In paragraph 5, the author included 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

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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

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

• definitions of boredom

• personal experiences with boredom

• statistical support for the benefits of boredom

• practical approaches to utilizing 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.

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What is paragraph 7 mainly about?

• Human flight is 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

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In paragraph 11, the word altruistic means--

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