What is a context clue?(1 point)

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a dictionary definition for a word
a dictionary definition for a word

the feeling or impression a word gives readers
the feeling or impression a word gives readers

text near a word that helps clarify its meaning
text near a word that helps clarify its meaning

a detail that helps readers guess what might happen

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A context clue is text near a word that helps clarify its meaning.

If generate means “to produce,” what does regenerate mean?(1 point)
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to produce the most
to produce the most

to produce again
to produce again

to produce too many
to produce too many

to produce the opposite

If "generate" means “to produce,” then "regenerate" means to produce again.

Question
Which words might be the guide words on a dictionary page for adage?(1 point)
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adapt and administration
adapt and administration

acumen and adactyly
acumen and adactyly

addled and address
addled and address

acute and additional

The guide words on a dictionary page for "adage" might be addled and address.

What does a diacritical mark do?(1 point)
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shows the synonyms of a word
shows the synonyms of a word

explains the origin of a word
explains the origin of a word

shows how to pronounce words
shows how to pronounce words

explains the context for a word

A diacritical mark shows how to pronounce words.

Use the dictionary definition to answer the question.

discontent (dis kәn ‘tent) adj.

dissatisfied
unhappy with the state of things
How is the letter o in the second syllable pronounced?

(1 point)
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eh
eh

oh
oh

uh
uh

ah

In the dictionary definition provided, the letter "o" in the second syllable is pronounced as uh.