Final answer:
The subject of this question is English, and it is about using context clues to understand the meaning of words in a passage.
Step-by-step explanation:
The subject of this question is English. The question is asking about the context clues found in a passage. Context clues are words or phrases in a text that help the reader understand the meaning of unknown words. In this passage, the context clues can help the reader understand the meaning of the word 'inhibit' which means to prevent or restrain.