Read this passage about fashion. Think about the italicized word. Then, answer each question. Drag the correct answers into the boxes.

Question

Fashion is becoming more inclusive. That means companies are making clothes for more kinds of people. For example, clothes come in more sizes. This trend began several years ago.

HINT
Antonym/Contrast
Aiming to include few people
Example
That means
Aiming to include everyone
For example
Definition/Explanation
What is the meaning of the word inclusive?
Which two types of context clues did you notice?
What words or phrases signaled you to the context clues?

Answer 1

The meaning of the word inclusive is aiming to include everyone.

The two types of context clues noticed are definition/explanation and antonym/contrast.

The words or phrases that signaled the definition/explanation context clue are "That means" and "For example". The phrase "That means" indicates that the passage is going to further explain or define what it means for fashion to be more inclusive. The phrase "For example" signals that the passage is going to provide an example to clarify the meaning of inclusivity.

The phrase "That means" signals the antonym/contrast context clue as it suggests that the opposite or contrasting idea to fashion being exclusive is being introduced.