talent show

Meaning

A talent show is an event or television competition where people perform skills like singing, dancing, magic, or comedy. A panel of judges or the audience votes to decide who is the best performer.

Examples

• She won first place in the school talent show by playing the violin.

  She won first place in the school talent show by playing the violin.

• Many famous singers started their careers on a TV talent show.

  Many famous singers started their careers on a TV talent show.

• The kids are practicing a magic trick for the local talent show.

  The kids are practicing a magic trick for the local talent show.

• I love watching the funny auditions on that national talent show.

  I love watching the funny auditions on that national talent show.

• He decided to sign up for the talent show to show off his juggling skills.

  He decided to sign up for the talent show to show off his juggling skills.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ He participated in a show of talents at his high school.

  ✓ He participated in a talent show at his high school.

  The correct compound noun is 'talent show' (singular 'talent'). 'Show of talents' is a literal translation from other languages and is not used in English.

• ✗ I watched an abilities show on television last night.

  ✓ I watched a talent show on television last night.

  'Abilities show' is incorrect. 'Talent' specifically refers to natural or developed performance skills in this context.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The school is hosting a ___ next Friday for students to perform.

  💡 An event where people show off their skills.

  Show answer

  talent show

• He became famous overnight after appearing on a popular TV ___.

  💡 A broadcast competition for singers, dancers, and magicians.

  Show answer

  talent show