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GREYUIT [131]
3 years ago
9

What is "context" and how does the context in which a word is used help the reader understand its meaning?

English
1 answer:
adell [148]3 years ago
8 0

Context clues provide further information about a word or phrase that helps readers understand its meaning. These clues offer insight - either directly or indirectly - into the portion of text that's difficult to understand.

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