Question

A context clue of direct explanation or synonym may often be found: _____. Select all that apply.

A.at the front of the sentence

B.following the unfamiliar word

C.set off by commas or other punctuation

D.following words such as that is

E.in the dictionary or thesaurus

Answer 1

The correct answers are B, C and D.

Step-by-step explanation:

Context clues, direct explanations and synonyms are provided when, in a text, we encounter uncommon or unknown words. They provide further information about a word or phrase that helps readers understand its meaning.

These always appear in the text after the unfamiliar word. They can appear between commas or other punctuation marks or following connectors that introduce explanations.

Answer 2

I'll select B and C.
B.following the unfamiliar word
C.set off by commas or other punctuation