Question

1. identify the type of context clue used in the following sentence by looking at the bold word. tim could not keep the smiles from his face; however, he couldnt help but notice his little brothers dejected demeanor. analogy restatement or description contrast cause and effect 14) using the context clues, identify the meaning of the word as it is used in the sentence. tim could not keep the smiles from his face; however, he couldnt help but notice his little brothers dejected demeanor. sad help; aid polite excited

Explanation:

1. The word "however" indicates a contrast. Tim is happy (smiles on his face) while his brother has a dejected demeanor. So the context - clue type is contrast.
2. Since Tim is happy and there is a contrast shown with his brother's demeanor, "dejected" means sad in this context.

Answer:

1. C. contrast
2. A. sad