Question

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azra just moved to america from turkey. shes quiet. i think i know why. i was cautious about speaking when i came from china. i was nervous about making mistakes, and i worried that people might not understand me.
which of these clues helps you understand what “cautious” means?
word
cautious
clue
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Explanation:

The text "I was nervous about making mistakes, and I worried that people might not understand me" provides context - it shows the mindset that makes one cautious. Being nervous about mistakes and worried about being misunderstood are reasons for being cautious in speaking.

Answer:

I was nervous about making mistakes, and I worried that people might not understand me.