Connections Answers

These words all mean to evaluate something, to judge its quality or position.

To grade often means giving a letter (like A, B, C) or number in school to show performance. To rank puts things in order, like first to last. When you rate something, you give it a value or star rating, for example, a movie. Your score is the number of points you get in a game or on a test.

These words describe common ways people exhibit nervousness, or show they are feeling anxious. To blush means your face turns red from embarrassment or worry. When you fidget, you make small, restless movements with your hands or feet because you can't sit still. To pace is to walk back and forth repeatedly in a small area, often due to worry. You sweat when your body produces moisture on your skin, which can happen when you're nervous, not just hot.

The word "run" has many meanings! For this group, all these things can "run" in an annoying way.

Your nose can run when you have a cold, meaning liquid comes out. Dye (color, like for hair) can run and stain things if it gets wet. Mascara (makeup for eyelashes) can run down your face if you cry or sweat. Stockings (thin leg coverings) can run if they tear, making a long line. All these kinds of "running" are messy or broken!

All these words can follow "PAPER" to make a common phrase.

A paper clip is a small metal object used to hold papers together. A paper towel is an absorbent paper sheet used for cleaning spills. A paper trail refers to a series of documents that show someone's past actions. Finally, a paper tiger is an idiom for something that looks strong and threatening but is actually weak and harmless. This is a common expression!