Question

using definition clues
read the sentence. then, use the drop - down menus to answer the questions that follow.
my older brother is always facetious, or sarcastic and cleverly amusing, when talking to my friends.
what does the word facetious mean?
what indicates that this is a definition clue?
parentheses
commas
the word always

Explanation:

The word "or" is a common signal for a definition - clue. Here, "facetious" is defined as "sarcastic and cleverly amusing" after the word "or". Commas are used to set off the definition.

Answer:

What does the word facetious mean? sarcastic and cleverly amusing
What indicates that this is a definition clue? commas