186k views
2 votes
How do context clues help readers know which meaning of a word an author is using?

User Ccoxtn
by
7.5k points

1 Answer

5 votes

Answer:

Context clues are clues or hints found within a text so the reader can understand the definitions of new words. Words surrounding an unknown word can help you find the meaning of a word. The context of a text can also be used to help define an unfamiliar word. Hence the name, "Context Clues."

User MrRay
by
8.1k points

No related questions found

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.