How Much Attention to Detail Do You Really Have?

How much attention to detail do you really have?

This exercise will help you practice focusing your attention.

It may seem easy but make sure you count twice!

Count the number of “Y” in this text:

Yesterday, Lucy went all the way to Boston. She wanted to buy new shoes. She had to go in many shops before she found the shoes she wanted. She was happy to stop at a restaurant to have some tea and cookies before she took the train back home.

Total Number of “Ys” _____

Count the number of “F” in this text:

Finished files are the result of years of scientific study combined with the experience of years.

Total Number of “Fs” _____

Count the number of “E” in this text:

Last summer, Jean and Harriet spent their vacation in Michigan. They rented a cabin on the lake. The cabin had two bedrooms and a nice deck. They used to spend a lot of time on the deck, just looking at how the light would change on the water. Several times, they borrowed bikes from their neighbors and spent a few hours exploring the villages not far from their cabin.

Total Number of “Es” _____

------The Empty Triangle

Question:
Which figure should be placed in the empty triangle? ______

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Word associations:

1. LOCK — PIANO-- ______

2. SHIP — CARD-- ______

3. TREE — CAR-- ______

4. SCHOOL — EYE-- ______

5. PILLOW — COURT-- ______

6. RIVER — MONEY-- ______

7. BED — PAPER-- ______

8. ARMY — WATER-- ______

9. TENNIS — NOISE-- ______

10. EGYPTIAN — MOTHER-- ______

11. SMOKER — PLUMBER-- ______

Solutions

There are 7 “Y” in the first text.

There are 6 “F” in the second text (got them?)

There are 38 “E” in the third text.

Triangle:3

The top number minus the bottom left-hand number is multiplied by the bottom right-hand number to give the number inside the triangle.

Solutions

1. LOCK - PIANO > KEY

2. SHIP — CARD > Deck

3. TREE — CAR > Trunk

4. SCHOOL - EYE > Pupil (Exam and Private are also possible)

5. PILLOW - COURT > Case

6. RIVER — MONEY > Bank (Flow is also possible)

7. BED — PAPER > Sheet

8. ARMY — WATER > Tank

9. TENNIS — NOISE > Racket

10. EGYPTIAN — MOTHER > Mummy

11. SMOKER — PLUMBER > Pipe