What is a context clue?

A. text near a word that helps clarify its meaning
B. a detail that helps readers guess what might happen
C. the feeling or impression a word gives readers
D. a dictionary definition for a word

1 answer

A context clue is best described as:

A. text near a word that helps clarify its meaning.

Context clues provide hints or information surrounding a word that can help readers understand its meaning without needing to look it up in a dictionary.