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Question 1 • FL-1700370-Critical Thinking and Study Skills

Which statement about the meaning of words is correct?

Answer
A
Context clues help only with words that have one meaning.
B
A dictionary is the only way to determine the meaning of a word.
C
Context clues are never helpful for determining a word’s meaning.
D
A way to determine a word’s meaning is to study what surrounds it.

Explanation

Words around an unfamiliar word can provide context clues that help you figure out its meaning. For example, nearby details or examples may clarify how the word is being used. So the correct statement is “A way to determine a word’s meaning is to study what surrounds it.”

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