Question

could strike that win from my list of goals. taking it off was extremely satisfying.
lucias jaw dropped. \how did you do that?\ she asked.
i smiled. \plenty of practice.\
id practiced every day, while lucia hadnt, and in this case, my effort was rewarded. it was a simple example of hard work leading to victory.
complete the chart. which of these clues helps you understand what \case\ means?
word
case
clue
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meaning
a particular incident or event

Explanation:

The text "in this case, my effort was rewarded. It was a simple example of hard work leading to victory" shows that "case" here refers to a particular situation (the situation where the speaker practiced daily and got a reward). The phrase "a simple example" also supports that it's about a particular instance.

Answer:

The clue "in this case, my effort was rewarded. It was a simple example of hard work leading to victory" helps understand what "case" means.