WorksheetsThe Science of Annoyance
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
What are “Bieber after Gweyneth after Miley, plus countless Kardashians” referencing?
celebrities
school friends
friend’s friends
Why did the writer write “wait,” before pointing out there is a toenail clipper?
He was curious.
He was surprised.
He was flabbergasted.
What is the use of this paragraph?
To interest the reader.
Introduce the topic to be discussed.
Give additional information.
Annoyance is a common emotion
True
False
Annoyance is well-known and well-studied by academics.
True
False
Not given
What is the meaning of the word “proliferation”?
Spread
decline
fluctuation
inaction
What does the writer think is the most annoying thing for him currently?
Social media influencers
Electric scooters
pop-up ads
The major criteria of something being annoying is....
it is harmless.
it is consistent.
it is conventional.
Why is it hard to predict when something annoying will apear?
Because they are not constant.
Because they are not present.
Because they are too minor
If something annoying is part of someone’s environment, then people in that environment....
will not feel affected.
still feel affected by don’t care
feel worse.
What was used as a metaphor to illustrate the difference in culture in relations to the fir worksqq
visiting the beach
shopping at the mall
Waiting for lunch
Why does our minds feel annoyed by phone calls?
Because we would try to finish the whole conversation.
Because we don’t like loud noises.
Because they are boring.
A feature of feeling annoyed is that...
It originates from natural body responses.
It is learned.
It happened by chance.
What are people with misophinia sensitive to?
bright lights.
loud noises.
strong smells.
Sour taste.
Why did the writer not finish the passage?
He forgot.
To make a point.
He was asked to.
