Question

Mabel worked 60 hours at the hospital this week, so all she did on her day off was lounge on her couch and watch movies. which type of context clue is used to help readers understand the underlined word? A. definition B. antonym C. example D. synonym

Answer 1

In the sentence provided, the context clue for the underlined word "lounge" can be inferred from the phrase “on her couch and watch movies.” This suggests a similar idea or meaning connected to "lounge." Therefore, the type of context clue used here is:

D. synonym

"Lounge" is indicated by the activity of resting and relaxing on the couch while watching movies, which conveys a similar meaning.