Question

collected in the channel. then people needed a way to get to this water so they could use it. builders made stone steps that led from the ground down to the water. they had to scale huge stone blocks to make the stairs. builders used special tools as they worked to help them go up and over these blocks. the many stone steps of a stepwell complete the chart. which of these clues helps you understand what \scale\ means? word scale clue ? meaning to climb something tall

Explanation:

The context clue "go up and over these blocks" helps understand that "scale" means to climb something tall. Builders had to climb (scale) the huge stone blocks using special tools as they made the stairs.

Answer:

The clue "go up and over these blocks" helps understand the meaning of "scale".