Question

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Excerpt from: The Basics of Slider Care
Lindsay Rock



They need external heat to keep them warm because they cannot produce heat within their bodies.
In this sentence from the fourth paragraph, the word produce means
A) fresh fruits grown for the market
B) to bring out for demonstration
C) to cause to happen or occur
D) to conclude by reasoning

Answer 1

Answer: C) to cause to happen or occur

Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, the word produce means to cause to happen or occur. Context clues should provide enough information to determine which definition is correct. Context clues are the hints provided in text, which lead the reader to meanings of words.

Answer 2

C to cause to happen or occur