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We learned about performance in class today.
What does Performance mean?
presenting a skill or art for an audience.
Dictionary definition
An act of presenting music, drama, dance, or another skill in front of others.
Example sentences
Performance in a sentence
medium
The project used performance to share a clear idea.
hard
Using performance carefully helped the group express its message better.
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Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does performance mean?
Performance means presenting a skill or art for an audience.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses performance correctly?
The correct sentence uses performance in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to performance?
Presentation is close in meaning to performance.
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Performance
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per · for · muhns · strongest beat: for
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WordPerformance.
Partnoun.
MeaningPerformance means presenting a skill or art for an audience.
ExampleExample: We learned about performance in class today.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- per · for · muhns
- Strongest beat
- for
- Ending
- muhns
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on for.
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Synonyms
Words like Performance
presentationShowing work to others.
showA public act or display.
Antonyms
Opposite words
practice onlyPrivate work before public sharing.
rehearsalPreparation rather than final performance.
Synonym practice
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Word family
Performance word family
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Student support
Understand Performance
Hint for students
presenting a skill or art for an audience.
Common mix-up
Performance is not the same as practice only. Performance means presenting a skill or art for an audience.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: The project used performance to share a clear idea. Clue words: project, used, share. Underline clue words that show why performance fits instead of practice only. Now write one new sentence that shows performance without using the word performance. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show performance?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The project used performance to share a clear idea." Why does performance fit better than practice only?
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