1.Even though Mike is a great basketball player, he tries with just half effort on drills during practice. This is an example of
A wasting talent
B getting distracted
C allowing others to set goals
2.Jim would like to get a summer internship, but his dad thinks he should work at the grocery store to save money for college. This is an example of
A wasting talent
B getting distracted
C allowing others to set goals
3.Hannah knows she has some natural skill at field hockey, but she never practices in the off season. This is an example of
A wasting talent
B getting distracted
C allowing others to set goals
4.Sam is trying to do his homework, but his sister has the television on in the next room so he cannot focus. This is an example of
A wasting talent
B getting distracted
C allowing others to set goals
5.Jose is a natural leader, but he doesn’t join any clubs or after-school activities. This is an example of
A wasting talent
B getting distracted
C allowing others to set goals
6.Ben can’t wrestle in this week’s match unless he loses two pounds. He decides to take a nap instead of exercising. This is an example of
A wasting talent
B getting distracted
C allowing others to set goals
7.Kate’s mom wants to quiz her on science terms even though Kate has already studied. This is an example of
A wasting talent
B getting distracted
C allowing others to set goals
8.Amy was a champion swimmer in her old
school, but chooses not to swim for her
new school after moving to another state. This is an example of
A wasting talent
B getting distracted
C allowing others to set goals
9.Justin wants to go to college to be a teacher, but his parents want him to be a lawyer. This is an example of
A wasting talent
B getting distracted
C allowing others to set goals
10.Stefan sees a commercial on television that makes him think he needs to buy an e-reader. This is an example of
A wasting talent
B getting distracted
C allowing others to set goals
my answers:
1.a
2.c
3.a
4.b
5.a
6.b
7.b
8.a
9.c
10.c
pls check my answers
Your answers are mostly correct. Here are the correct answers:
1. A. wasting talent
2. C. allowing others to set goals
3. A. wasting talent
4. B. getting distracted
5. A. wasting talent
6. A. wasting talent
7. B. getting distracted
8. A. wasting talent
9. C. allowing others to set goals
10. B. getting distracted
Your answers are mostly correct. Here's the correct answer for question 6:
6. Ben can't wrestle in this week's match unless he loses two pounds. He decides to take a nap instead of exercising. This is an example of:
B. getting distracted
Taking a nap instead of exercising is a form of getting distracted from the goal of losing weight before the wrestling match. It shows a lack of focus and discipline in prioritizing the necessary actions to achieve the desired outcome.
5 out of 10 correct
Hmmmm. Most of these deal with time management and focus. Most are based on very incomplete information: take number 8 for instance, is it possible she does not like to swim?
Ok, given the opinion nature of these questions, and lack of connection with leadership traits and character, your answers seem reasonable, however, many could argue other choices of answers.