Question

1. identify the type of context clue used in the following sentence by looking at the bold word. many slaves were successful in escaping to the north because of abolitionists who were willing to abet them by hiding them in their houses. analogy cause and effect restatement or description example 20) using the context clues, identify the meaning of the word as it is used in the sentence. many slaves were successful in escaping to the north because of abolitionists who were willing to abet them to hiding them in their houses. excited sad pass on; hand down help; aid

Explanation:

1. The sentence explains what abolitionists did to help slaves (hiding them) to clarify the meaning of "abet", which is a restatement or description context - clue.
2. Since abolitionists were hiding slaves, "abet" means to help or aid them in this context.

Answer:

1. restatement or description
2. help; aid