1. Read the following text message from Josh's friend:

I'm thinking of moving to a place with an arid climate, like a desert.

Josh doesn't recognize the word arid. Let Josh know which type of context clue is in this sentence.

a. explanation

b. example

c. contrast

d. definition

Question

Jefferson Santana

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18 April, 17:43

1. Read the following text message from Josh's friend:

I'm thinking of moving to a place with an arid climate, like a desert.

Josh doesn't recognize the word arid. Let Josh know which type of context clue is in this sentence.

a. explanation

b. example

c. contrast

d. definition

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Answers (1)

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Kristin Mora · Answer 1

b. example

Explanation:

Notice the paragraph says, " ... like a desert". It gives a clear example of what an arid climate is without fully explaining it. It's neither contrasting anything nor particularly defining anything, therefore the answer should be 'b. example'.

1. Read the following text message from Josh's friend:I'm thinking of moving to a place with an arid climate, like a desert.Josh doesn't recognize the word arid. Let Josh know which type of context clue is in this sentence.a. explanationb. examplec. contrastd. definition

1. Read the following text message from Josh's friend:

I'm thinking of moving to a place with an arid climate, like a desert.

Josh doesn't recognize the word arid. Let Josh know which type of context clue is in this sentence.

a. explanation

b. example

c. contrast

d. definition