Understanding Context Clues Quick Check

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Which of the following describes context clues?(1 point)
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a statement about what the reader thinks will happen in a text
a statement about what the reader thinks will happen in a text

hints that point to the meaning of a word
hints that point to the meaning of a word

a conclusion about ideas that is not stated directly in a text
a conclusion about ideas that is not stated directly in a text

the facts and information that support an idea or analysis
the facts and information that support an idea or analysis
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Answer 1

The correct response is:

hints that point to the meaning of a word

This describes context clues accurately, as they help readers infer the meanings of unfamiliar words based on the surrounding text.