Question

determine word meanings using context clues 5 - quiz - level d
i - ready
\i dont believe that,\ i said. \there is no way that actual seeds are truly from mars.\
\why?\ he asked.
\have you ever seen plants in photos of mars?\ i asked.

o. but maybe we just cant see them,\ lucas said.
\maybe plants on mars arent big and strong because they dont get enough sun and water. theyre probably tiny and frail.\
look at the meaning of \frail\ in the chart. which clues help you understand what \frail\ means?
word
frail
clues
arent big and strong
?
meaning
weak

Explanation:

The context mentions plants on Mars are not big and strong due to lack of sun and water, and "frail" is used to describe them. The clue "aren't big and strong" helps in understanding that "frail" means weak.

Answer:

The clue "aren't big and strong" helps understand the meaning of "frail" as "weak".