Unlike my FRUGAL mother, I don’t bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the capitalized word:Unlike my FRUGAL mother, I don’t bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.(1 point)
Responses
Careful
Careful
Wasteful
Wasteful
Thrifty
1 answer
The capitalized word "FRUGAL" in the sentence suggests someone who is careful with spending and avoids unnecessary expenses. The context implies that the mother is economical, as she shops at sales and clips coupons. Therefore, the best choice based on context clues is:
Thrifty.
