Question

select the correct answer. which type of context clue helps determine the meaning of the word lithe in the following sentence? although amelia was quite lithe, her sister was clumsy and awkward. a. antonyms b. synonyms c. inference d. punctuation

Explanation:

The word "lithe" is contrasted with "clumsy and awkward". Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Here, the contrast helps determine the meaning of "lithe", which means flexible and graceful.

Answer:

A. antonyms