Question

which sentence contains an example clue, a type of context clue to help the reader understand the meaning of \frugal\?
we were very frugal, very careful to save our money and not to spend too much.
her frugal lifestyle of clipping coupons and waiting for sales helped her to live better with a minimum - wage job.
living a frugal life in childhood has helped me become more economical with shopping decisions as an adult.
our friends spent whatever they earned wastefully, but we were frugal with our salaries.

Explanation:

An example clue gives specific instances to clarify a word's meaning. "Clipping coupons and waiting for sales" in the second - sentence are examples of a frugal lifestyle. The other sentences use restatement or contrast to define "frugal" rather than examples.

Answer:

Her frugal lifestyle of clipping coupons and waiting for sales helped her to live better with a minimum wage job.