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determine word meanings using context clues 1 — instruction — level d
would it surprise you to know that venomous snakes can be milked? taking the venom from a snakes sharp teeth is called milking it. milking snakes is the sole job of some snake scientists. it is their only job, and it is a dangerous one.
venomous snakes, like this viper, have special teeth called fangs. the fangs contain venom.
which of these clues helps you understand what “sole” means?
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The sentence "It is their only job" is a context - clue. "Only" has a similar meaning to "sole", indicating that milking snakes is the single job of some snake scientists.
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It is their only job