Question

if a student uses a word that means the opposite to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word, they are using which type of context clue?
antonym
cause and effect
inference
synonym

Explanation:

An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. Using an antonym as a context - clue helps determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word. For example, if you know "hot" and see "The water was cold, not hot", "cold" (the antonym) gives you a clue about the meaning of "hot".

Answer:

D. Antonym