The Talent Show-Context Clues

What is the meaning of the word "uncomfortably" on page 35?

• in a way that felt great

• in a way that was not comfortable

• scary

• lightly

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the meaning of the word "hesitated" on page 35?

• to wait or stop because you are unsure

• to hurry to do something

• to cry because you are mad

• to continue without stopping

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the meaning of the word "desperately" on page 35?

• to dislike something

• to not want something at all

• to really want something

• to not care about something

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the meaning of the word "inspiration" on page 36?

• wanting to lose a contest

• an idea that comes from something else

• anger

• the ability to juggle

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "humiliated" mean on page 36?

• to be proud of something

• to perform in front of an audience

• to feel foolish or embarrassed

• to be shy

What does the word accountable mean on page 36?

• to follow along

• to steal an idea from something

• to dislike something

• to be responsible

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "advise" mean on page 37?

• to be angry at someone

• to lie

• to suggest or give an opinion

• to punish someone

What is the meaning of "self-esteem" on page 37?

• to feel good about yourself

• friendship

• anger

• trouble

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the meaning of the idiom "to let off steam" from page 36?

• to let steam come out of your ears because you are hot

• to cool off in a bucket of ice

• to run until you are so tired you fall down

• to clear your head and calm down

What is the meaning of the idiom "Cat got your tongue" from page 36?

• you are quiet

• you have cat hair in your mouth

• you are sneezing

• you are tired like a cat