Question

Historical context isn’t the only type of context that can help you understand a story. You can also use context (other information nearby) to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words. Read the passage below and answer the question.

They persuaded me at the clinic to send her away to a convalescent home in the country where “she can have the kind of food and care you can’t manage for her, and you’ll be free to concentrate on the new baby.” They still send children to that place.

Using the surrounding context clues, what is the meaning of the words “convalescent home”?

Answer 1

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They persuaded me at the clinic to send her away to a convalescent home in the country where “she can have the kind of food and care you can’t manage for her, and you’ll be free to concentrate on the new baby.” They still send children to that place.

Answer:

A convalescent home is a home in which the people there will take care of her after medical occurences.

Answer 2

the answer is....

the house of someone who is recovering from an illness or surgery operation