Which SMART component is missing in Jane's year-end writing goal?

• A. Relevant
• B. Measurable
• C. Specific
• D. Attainable

Answer: (B)

Measurable defines how you will quantify progress and know when you’ve completed a goal. In a SMART goal, you need a clear metric or target so you can track advancement and verify success. Without a measurable element, a goal like “write more this year” is too vague to know when you’ve achieved it or how much you’ve improved. Adding a concrete measure, such as “produce 40 new pages by year-end” or “complete two polished essays per month,” turns the aim into something observable and assessable.

The other aspects describe the nature of the goal or its feasibility: Specific clarifies exactly what will be done, Attainable checks that the target is realistically achievable, and Relevance ensures the goal matters in the bigger context. But without a measurable criterion, you can’t evaluate progress or completion, which is why Measurable is the missing component in this case.