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   Hana We lost. So these are sad cupcakes now.
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   Marco Sad cupcakes? Then I'll need at least three.
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   Tutor Hopeful and friendly.
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   Sierra Katow: Funt We'll get them next time.
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   Tutor Kind and proud.
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   Cold Dog Soup Yeah. Well, we gave it our best shot.
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   Tutor Honest and calm.
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   Chapter 10 But at the end of the day, we came up short.
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   Marco Well, we gave it our best tonight.
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    Hana We did. Have a cupcake. I left you one.

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1. Question 1

   Your team lost by a small amount. Which line means "we were not quite good enough"?

   A We came up short. B Good game, everyone. C We'll get them next time.
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2. Question 2

   Your teammate looks sad after the game. Which line is best for cheering them up?

   A They were the better team today. B We'll get them next time. C We came up short.
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3. Question 3

   What is the tone of "We gave it our best shot"?

   A Angry and blaming B Kind and proud C Formal and cold
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4. Question 4

   Which line gives credit to the team that won?

   A It just wasn't our day. B So close. C They were the better team today.
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5. Question 5

   Which sentence is correct?

   A We gave our best shot. B We gave it our best shot. C We gave it the best shot of us.
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