Question

Which context clue helped you determine the meaning of the word hinder?

A. Will Bilbo's inexperience hinder the group as they travel over the Misty Mountains

B. Bilbo will try not to hinder anyone

C. Thorin would like to hinder Bilbo's involvement

D. The spiders might hinder the group

Answer 1

the answer is A.) Will Bilbo's inexperience hinder the group as they travel over the Misty Mountains

Answer 2

A. Will Bilbo's inexperience hinder the group as they travel over the Misty Mountains

Hinder means "to cause difficulty" and the word "inexperience" hints to Bilbo having difficulties traveling the mountains.