Question

what idea about procrastination has the author developed in this passage? complete the chart.
problem/solution
if you arent motivated to start, focus on how good you will feel when you finish.
problem/solution
if youre feeling too overwhelmed to begin, break the job into smaller tasks.
problem/solution
if you sometimes run out of time for your work, make a schedule and stick to it.
central idea

procrastination can be overcome with smart strategies.
procrastination might seem worse than it actually is.
procrastination could be a condition all humans have.
procrastination will leave you feeling very stressed out.

Explanation:

To determine the central idea about procrastination, we analyze the problem - solution strategies: focusing on post - completion feelings, breaking tasks into smaller parts, and making a schedule. These are all smart strategies to deal with procrastination. The other options either don't match the focus on solutions (like “Procrastination will leave you feeling very stressed out”) or are not related to the problem - solution approach (like “Procrastination might seem worse than it actually is” and “Procrastination could be a condition all humans have”). So the central idea is that procrastination can be overcome with smart strategies.

Answer:

Procrastination can be overcome with smart strategies.