Question

determine word meanings using... in forests of old trees, you may spot a strange kind of mushroom growing. this form of mushroom looks like strawberries with whipped cream. or, maybe it looks like a bloody pulled tooth! this mushroom lives in countries around the world. look at the meaning... chart. which clue helps you understand what \form\ means? word: form, clue: ?, meaning: a certain type or sort

Explanation:

To understand the meaning of "form" here, we analyze the context. The sentence "a strange kind of mushroom" and "This form of mushroom" suggests a connection. The word "kind" is a clue as it has a similar meaning to "type" or "sort", and "form" here is used to refer to a type of mushroom. So the clue from the text (like "kind" in "a strange kind of mushroom") helps, as "kind" and "form" (with meaning "a certain type or sort") are related in context.

Answer:

The clue "kind" (from "a strange kind of mushroom") helps, as it is synonymous in context with the meaning "a certain type or sort" of "form".