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2.  Procrastination can have _____________.
                  a.     excellent results           b.     positive impact         c.     negative consequences


              3.  A dreamer _____________.

                  a.     plans more, does little     b.     does more, plans less  c.      does everything

              4.  To stay focussed _____________.

                  a.     remove distractions         b.     take a walk             c.     watch videos

              5.  To avoid procrastination, you must first finish the _____________.

                  a.     smaller tasks               b.     easier tasks            c.     difficult tasks


          B.  Write T for true and F for false statements.

              1.  Everyone tends to procrastinate some time or the other.               (      )
              2.  Procrastinators have good time management skills.                     (      )

              3.  Procrastinators do not have focus.                                    (      )

              4.  You must break down larger tasks into smaller, manageable tasks.  (      )
              5.  You must be harsh with yourself to overcome procrastination.          (    )


          C.  Answer the questions given below.
              1.  What is procrastination?

              2.  What forms can procrastination take?

              3.   Give some examples of how people procrastinate in real-life.
              4.   Why do people procrastinate?

              5.   How do we overcome the tendency to procrastinate?




            Vocabulary Skills


          A.   Choose the meaning of the words in bold.
              1.  He treated her in a shoddy manner.

                  a.     good                        b.     respectful                  c.     bad
              2.  She always fantasizes about becoming an actor.

                  a.     daydreams                   b.     talks                       c.     discusses

              3.  After the heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.

                  a.     lazy and dull               b.     fresh                       c.     energetic




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