Question

read the sentence.

during the debate, her tone was contemptuous, making it clear she had little respect for her opponents arguments.

which option provides the best context clue to understand the meaning of \contemptuous\ in the sentence?

○ during the debate

○ making it clear she had little respect

○ her tone

○ opponents arguments

Explanation:

To understand "contemptuous", we analyze context clues. "During the debate" (A) gives time, not meaning. "Her tone" (C) is the subject, not the clue. "Opponent's arguments" (D) is the object of disrespect, not the clue. "Making it clear she had little respect" (B) directly relates to the definition of "contemptuous" (showing contempt or lack of respect), so it's the best context clue.

Answer:

B. making it clear she had little respect