Question

determine word meaning: using context clues 2 - quiz - level i
i pause to digest her question. \well,\ i say after some
thought, \my mom is from jamaica, and my dad is from
idaho - but i was born here in boston.\
\my familys been in massachusetts forever,\ says nina.
\i wish i had relatives to visit someplace cool!\
\youd love jamaica,\ i say. \i play volleyball there - but
on the beach!\
laughing, we each go on our way.
complete the chart. which of these
clues helps you understand what
\digest\ means?

Explanation:

The context clue "I pause" indicates that the speaker is taking time to think about (or "digest") the question. Pausing often implies a moment of mental processing, which aligns with the meaning "to try to understand something."

Answer:

The clue "I pause" helps understand what "digest" means.