Which action demonstrates persistence?

• A. Finishes tasks in one try and moves on
• B. Keeps trying different strategies until the task succeeds
• C. Becomes frustrated and stops
• D. Asks for help immediately and stops trying

Answer: (B)

Persistence means sticking with a task and continuing to work at it, even when it’s difficult, by trying different approaches until you succeed. Keeping at it and testing different strategies shows that you’re not giving up and you’re adapting to find a way forward.

Finishing a task in one try doesn’t by itself show persistence; it could be easy or someone skilled. Becoming frustrated and stopping stops the effort. Asking for help immediately and stopping trying ends the individual effort early. The action that best demonstrates persistence is the one where you keep trying different strategies until the task succeeds.