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

Answer 1

Antonym

Step-by-step explanation:

An antonym is the opposite meaning of a word

ex: an antonym of Benefit is Drawback

Answer 2

Antonym

Step-by-step explanation:

Why?

Antonyms - This type of context clue includes non-examples or words with the opposite meaning of the unfamiliar word.