Question

Read the sentence from paragraph 5.

Instead, they are produced by large agribusinesses that bought up those farms once it became clear how lucrative the organic market was becoming.

Which phrase in the paragraph provides the best context clue to explain the meaning of lucrative?

A.
family-owned farms

B.
consumers spent nearly $27 billion

C.
heavily processed snack foods or soda

D.
these USDA guidelines

Answer 1

B. consumers spent nearly $27 billion — this phrase shows large amounts of money were involved, indicating the market was profitable (lucrative).