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Read the selection from the "Millions Displaced by the Syrian Conflict."

In Jordan, Syrian refugees were not allowed to work, so Kashak had to bake sweets illegally to provide for his family. Later, he was approached by United Nations officials who asked if he wanted to take his family to the U.S. Kashak accepted because he wanted his children to receive a good education and have more opportunities. He says the interview and background check process took almost two years; finally, they were allowed to enter the U.S.

Which phrase helps the reader understand the meaning of the word "illegally" in the selection

A) not allowed to work
B) Provide for his family
C) United Nations officials
D) Background check process

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The phrase which helps the reader understand the meaning of "illegally" in the selection is "not allowed to work." (option A)

The meaning of "illegally"

We do something illegally when it is against the law, that is, when it is not allowed. Even if we did not know that meaning, we could guess it through the use of context clues in the text.

What are context clues?

Context clues are words or phrases in a sentence or passage that help us understand the meaning of another word or phrase. In the selection, the phrase "not allowed to work" is a context clue for the meaning of "illegally". Kashak was acting against the law when he worked baking sweets.

Learn more about context clues here:

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