Determining Word Meaning Quick Check

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Which of the following describes a context clue?(1 point)
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dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning
dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning

information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word
information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word

phrases in a text that have a meaning other than their literal meanings
phrases in a text that have a meaning other than their literal meanings

descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing
descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing
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The best description of a context clue from the options provided is:

information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word

This option accurately captures the essence of context clues, which are hints found within the surrounding text that assist in deciphering an unfamiliar word's meaning.

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