Question
10. Which type of context clue can be used to determine the meaning of the underlined word?
After she escaped, Geena the giraffe eluded zookeepers for several hours before she was finally captured
Example
Contrast
Description
Comparison
After she escaped, Geena the giraffe eluded zookeepers for several hours before she was finally captured
Example
Contrast
Description
Comparison
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In the sentence provided, the underlined word "eluded" can be understood through a context clue that indicates the nature of the action taken by Geena, the giraffe. The context around "eluded" suggests that the giraffe avoided or escaped from the zookeepers.
Given the options provided, the most appropriate type of context clue used here is **contrast**. This is because the act of eluding (avoiding capture) contrasts with the outcome of being captured after a period of time.
Therefore, the answer is **Contrast**.
Given the options provided, the most appropriate type of context clue used here is **contrast**. This is because the act of eluding (avoiding capture) contrasts with the outcome of being captured after a period of time.
Therefore, the answer is **Contrast**.