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Read the following sentence:

This area experiences every type of precipitation, including rain, sleet, and snow.

Using context clues, determine the meaning of the word precipitation.

Then indicate which of the five types of context clues and any signal word(s) you noticed in the passage.

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Answer 1

The word "precipitation" refers to forms of water, such as rain, sleet, and snow, that fall from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

The type of context clue used in this sentence is a definition clue, as it provides a clear explanation or definition of the word. The signal words that indicate this are "including."