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ASHA 777 [7]
3 years ago
6

Read the quotation below. Then, determine the definition of sloth and list two context clues which contribute to the definition.

English
2 answers:
Vedmedyk [2.9K]3 years ago
6 0
The definition of sloth would be laziness, unwillingness to work or act.

Two context clues are the word "idleness" and the phrase "doing of nothing". Idleness may mean boredom, but also dullness. Doing of nothing clearly supports the notion of not working, not acting.
polet [3.4K]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

short answer: idleness & doing of nothing

Explanation:

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