Read the following sentence:

Question

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.Type your answer in the text box. Click SUBMIT when you are done.

Answer 1

The word "precipitation" in this context refers to different forms of water falling from the sky, such as rain, sleet, and snow.

The type of context clue used is a definition clue, where the sentence itself explains what the word means.

Signal word: including