Question

8 when might context clues be more useful than a dictionary to understand an unfamiliar word in a passage? a when the reader wants to know what happens next b when the word appears in dialogue c when the word has multiple meanings d when the passage uses simple words

Explanation:

Context clues can help determine the specific meaning of a word with multiple - meanings in a given passage. A dictionary may list all meanings, but context clues narrow it down to the appropriate one. Options A and D are not related to the usefulness of context clues over a dictionary. Option B is not as strong as C, as context clues are most crucial when a word has multiple meanings to figure out the right sense in the passage.

Answer:

C. When the word has multiple meanings