Read this passage about basketball. Then, answer the question. Basketball is a sport that originated in the United States. It was first developed by James Naismith. He was a P.E. teacher in Springfield, Massachusetts. Naismith had been asked to create a game that students could play inside during the winter. Which two context clues help you understand the meaning of the word originated? A.during the winter B.play inside C.create a game D.first developed E.P.E. teacher
The two context clues that help understand the meaning of the word "originated" are "first developed" and "E.P. teacher." These clues suggest that "originated" means the creation or development of something, in this case, the sport of basketball.
