b. It provides a contrast to the unknown word.
By providing an antonym, the context clue gives the reader information about what the word is not, which can help them infer the meaning of the word.
How can an antonym in a context clue help a reader discover the meaning of a word?
a. It gives the definition of the unknown word.
b. It provides a contrast to the unknown word.
c. It restates the meaning of the unknown word.
d. It replaces the unknown word with a familiar one.
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