Question

In the following passage, which type of context clue is used to determine the meaning of the word "refuted"? (2 points) "Sam refuted the teacher's claim that Theodore Roosevelt became president in 1900. She proved that Roosevelt was president in 1901 using the encyclopedia." a. antonym b. definition c. explanation d. synonym

Answer 1

The type of context clue used to uncover the meaning of 'refuted' in the passage is a synonym, indicated by the use of the word 'proved'.

Therefore the correct option is d. synonym

Step-by-step explanation:

In the passage, the context clue used to determine the meaning of the word 'refuted' is d. Synonym.

The explanation offered right after stating that Sam 'refuted' the teacher's claim is that she 'proved' Roosevelt was president in 1901 using an encyclopedia. Here, 'proved' is used as a synonym for 'refuted', helping us understand its meaning.

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