The Odyssey: Theme Development, Part 6 — Unit test
Question 14 • English 9 A
Which sentence contains an example clue, a type of context clue to help the reader understand the meaning of "frugal”?
Answer
A
We were very frugal, very careful to save our money and not to spend too much.
B
Her frugal lifestyle of clipping coupons and waiting for sales helped her to live better with a minimum wage job.
C
Living a frugal life in childhood has helped me become more economical with shopping decisions as an adult.
D
Our friends spent whatever they earned wastefully, but we were frugal with our salaries.
Explanation
An example clue gives specific examples that help explain a word. Choice B describes a frugal lifestyle through examples: clipping coupons and waiting for sales. The other choices define frugal directly or contrast it with wasteful spending, rather than giving examples.
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