Identifying Context Clues

The asp, a small poisonous snake, is found in Africa, Europe, and Arabia. What is an asp?

The asp, a small poisonous snake, is found in Africa, Europe, and Arabia. What is the context clue of the sentence?

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Rodents such as mice, rats and beavers, can often do a lot of damage. What is a rodent?

Rodents such as mice, rats and beavers, can often do a lot of damage. What is the context clue of the sentence?

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Gardeners curse the mole (a small rodent that likes to dig in soft soil). What is a mole?

Gardeners curse the mole (a small rodent that likes to dig in soft soil). What is the context clue of the sentence?

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The hare resembles a large rabbit. What is a hare?

The hare resembles a large rabbit. What is the context clue of the sentence?

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Many restaurants serve mollusks – for example, snails, oysters and clams. What is a mollusk?

Many restaurants serve mollusks – for example, snails, oysters and clams. What is the context clue of the sentence?

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