Question

1. which of the following can be used as context clues in a text to determine the meaning of the word scrumptious in the following sentence? select all that apply.

grandma ignored the piles of potatoes, apples, and onions and headed straight for the scrumptious cheesecake, pastries, and croissants at the bakery.
□ cheesecake
□ croissants
□ potatoes
□ pastries

Explanation:

Context clues are words or phrases in a text that help explain the meaning of an unfamiliar word. In the sentence, "scrumptious" is used to describe "cheesecake, pastries, and croissants". These are all types of delicious - tasting baked goods. So, these words act as context clues.

Answer:

cheesecake, pastries, croissants