Question

1. how do context clues help readers?

oa) they tell readers the theme directly
ob) they summarize the storys main events
oc) they give hints that help figure out the meaning of difficult or unfamiliar words

Explanation:

Context clues are words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words. They can be in the form of definitions, examples, synonyms, antonyms, or general context. For example, if a text says "The arduous task, which was very difficult, took hours to complete," the phrase "which was very difficult" is a context clue that helps define "arduous."

Answer:

C. They give hints that help figure out the meaning of difficult or unfamiliar words.