Question

which sentence contains an example clue, a type of context clue to help the reader understand the meaning of \frugal\?
we were very frugal, very careful to save our money and not to spend too much.
her frugal lifestyle of clipping coupons and waiting for sales helped her to live better with a minimum wage job.
living a frugal life in childhood has helped me become more economical with shopping decisions as an adult.
our friends spent whatever they earned wastefully, but we were frugal with our salaries.

Explanation:

An example clue provides specific actions or instances that illustrate the word's meaning. The correct sentence gives concrete examples (clipping coupons, waiting for sales) to show what "frugal" means. Other options use synonyms, antonyms, or restatements instead of examples.

Answer:

Her frugal lifestyle of clipping coupons and waiting for sales helped her to live better with a minimum wage job.