What type of context clue is used in the sentence? >Unlike his gregarious sister, who thrived at parties, Marcus was reserved and quiet.

Flashcard 9 - Reading Comprehension Flashcard Set for the HESI Exam

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Explanation:

The word gregarious (meaning outgoing and sociable) is contrasted with reserved and quiet. The word unlike signals that the meaning of gregarious is opposite to Marcus’s personality, helping the reader understand the word through contrast.

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