Which of the following describes context clues?(1 point)
Responses
the facts and information that support an idea or analysis
the facts and information that support an idea or analysis
a statement about what the reader thinks will happen in a text
a statement about what the reader thinks will happen in a text
a conclusion about ideas that is not stated directly in a text
a conclusion about ideas that is not stated directly in a text
hints that point to the meaning of a word
hints that point to the meaning of a word
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Benjamin made an awful face when he sniffed the milk in the jug. “This is definitely expired!” he exclaimed.
Which of the following describes the meaning of expired as it is used in this sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
difficult to replace
difficult to replace
past the date of being safe to drink
past the date of being safe to drink
costing a lot of money
costing a lot of money
of a high quality
past the date of being safe to drink
Context clues are hints that point to the meaning of a word.
The correct answer is: hints that point to the meaning of a word.
To determine the meaning of a word using context clues, you need to look for hints or clues within the surrounding text that can help you understand the intended meaning of the word. These clues may include synonyms, antonyms, examples, definitions, or explanations within the same sentence, paragraph, or passage. By paying attention to these context clues, you can make an educated guess about the meaning of the word.