Question

What type(s) of context clues can be found in the following sentences? Select all that apply.

It was your duplicity or dishonesty that caused you to lose your job. If you had told the truth, you might still be working for us.

definition

synonym

antonym

example or explanation

Answer 1

The sentence includes two words with virtually identical meanings: duplicity and dishonesty. Therefore, the context clue that's found in the sentence is synonym, as the two are synonymous.