Comprehension
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Like many writers, I’m a supreme expert at procrastination. When I ought to be working on an assignment, with the clock ticking towards my deadline, I’ll sit there watching pointless political interviews or boxing highlights on YouTube. According to traditional thinking, still espoused by university counselling centres around the world, I, along with my fellow procrastinators, have a time management problem. By this view I’m not paying enough attention to how much time I’m currently wasting on ’cyber loafing’. With better scheduling and a better grip on time, so the logic goes, I will stop procrastinating and get on with my work. 
Increasingly, however, psychologists are realising this is wrong. Experts have pro posed that procrastination is an issue with managing our emotions, not our time. The task we’re putting off is making us feel bad- perhaps it’s boring, too difficult or we’re worried about failing- and to make ourselves feel better in the moment, we start doing something else, like watching videos. 
This fresh perspective on procrastination is beginning to open up exciting new approaches to reducing the habit; it could even help you improve your own approach to work. ”Self-change of any of sort is not a simple thing, and it typically follows the old adage of two steps forward and one step back,” says Pychyl, a psychologist. ”All of this said, I am confident that anyone can learn to stop procrastinating.”
Question: 1

In the first paragraph, the writer uses himself to _____ the behaviour of a procrastinator.

Show Hint

When identifying the writer's intent, look for words that explain or provide an example of the behaviour being discussed.
Updated On: Apr 17, 2025
  • demonstrate
  • support
  • contradict
  • illustrate
Hide Solution
collegedunia
Verified By Collegedunia

The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

The correct answer is "illustrate." In the first paragraph, the writer uses his own procrastination as an example to illustrate the behaviour of a procrastinator, showing how he wastes time when facing a deadline.
Was this answer helpful?
0
0
Question: 2

The phrase ‘a better grip on time’ in the first paragraph means:

Show Hint

When interpreting idiomatic phrases, focus on the context in which the phrase is used to understand its specific meaning.
Updated On: Apr 17, 2025
  • improving one’s understanding of time
  • understanding the importance of time
  • managing time more efficiently
  • being aware of the passage of time
Hide Solution
collegedunia
Verified By Collegedunia

The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The correct answer is "managing time more efficiently." The phrase refers to a more practical and organized approach to handling time, which helps in reducing procrastination and improving productivity.
Was this answer helpful?
0
0
Question: 3

Which of the following is NOT true of procrastinators as per the passage?

Show Hint

Look for statements in the passage that explain reasons or motivations behind behaviors, such as procrastination, rather than assumptions or misconceptions.
Updated On: Apr 17, 2025
  • In the old view, procrastinators were poor time managers.
  • Procrastinators put off tasks because they like working under pressure.
  • Procrastinators can overcome this habit to some extent over time.
  • Procrastinators begin to work only when the deadline is near at hand.
Hide Solution
collegedunia
Verified By Collegedunia

The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The correct answer is "Procrastinators put off tasks because they like working under pressure." The passage does not support this idea; instead, it explains that procrastination is a way of coping with emotions like fear and boredom, not a preference for working under pressure.
Was this answer helpful?
0
0
Question: 4

The paragraph ends on a note of:

Show Hint

When identifying the tone at the end of a passage, focus on the final sentiments expressed, whether hopeful or negative.
Updated On: Apr 17, 2025
  • pessimism
  • cynicism
  • optimism
  • realism
Hide Solution
collegedunia
Verified By Collegedunia

The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The correct answer is "optimism." The passage ends on a positive note, suggesting that with better time management, procrastination can be overcome.
Was this answer helpful?
0
0
Question: 5

Which ONE of the following sentences best captures the main idea of the passage?

Show Hint

When identifying the main idea of a passage, focus on a sentence that summarizes the overall message or resolution presented.
Updated On: Apr 17, 2025
  • Since poor time management is at the heart of procrastination, it can be overcome.
  • The view of procrastination has undergone a change and with help, it can be decreased.
  • The new approach to procrastination provides a ray of hope for all last-minute workers.
  • Procrastinators feel better when they put off tasks they don’t like and do other things.
Hide Solution
collegedunia
Verified By Collegedunia

The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The correct answer is "The new approach to procrastination provides a ray of hope for all last-minute workers." The passage emphasizes how the new perspective on procrastination provides optimism and a path to overcome the habit.
Was this answer helpful?
0
0

Top Questions on Reading Comprehension

View More Questions

Questions Asked in NPAT exam

View More Questions