Question

What is the best definition of a context clue ?

A. An asterisk next to a word that leads to a footnote with the words meaning

B. A word or phrase in parentheses after a word that defines it

C. Information around a word that helps you figure out what it means

D. A dictionary definition of the word given in the glossary

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Information around a word that helps you figure out what it means

Explanation:

Context clues are hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word within a book. The clue may appear within the same sentence as the word to which it refers or it may follow in the next sentence.