Read this passage about basketball. Then, answer the question.

Basketball is a sport that originated in the United States. It was first developed by James Naismith. He was a P.E. teacher in Springfield, Massachusetts. Naismith had been asked to create a game that students could play inside during the winter.

Which two context clues help you understand the meaning of the word originated?

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The two context clues that help understand the meaning of the word "originated" are "first developed by" and "was a P.E. teacher in Springfield, Massachusetts."