A dedicated person practices regularly without complaining in order to achieve their goals, while someone who whines and asks to skip practice is not dedicated. A determined toddler will persistently try to catch a ball. Someone who has been coddled or protected too much may react negatively if sent outside in cold, windy weather. A baby bird that has fallen from its nest elicits more pity than a kitten playing with string. Recalling a difficult task that was endured through personal strength or a memorable trip worth remembering can demonstrate these concepts.

2. Which would show that someone is dedicated to a sport: The person practices regularly without complaining, or the person whines and asks to skip practice? If you are dedicated to achieving a goal, you are devoting yourself to that purpose.

3. If a toddler seems determined to catch a ball, what is he or she probably doing? A determined person will do everything possible to try to accomplish a task.

4. What might dainty slippers look like? Something that is dainty is small and delicate.

5. How might a dog that has been coddled react to being sent outside on a cold, windy night? Someone who has been coddled has been treated too kindly or protected too much.

6. Which situation is pitiful: a kitten that is playing with string, or a baby bird that has fallen out of its nest? If something is pitiful, it is so sad and weak that people feel sorry for it.

7. Tell about a difficult task you have endured. Someone who has endured hardships has used personal strength to survive them.

8. Name a memorable trip you took. Why was it memorable? If something is memorable, it is worth remembering.