The type of context clue used to help readers understand the underlined word "lounge" is example.
The underlined word in the sentence is "lounge." To understand the meaning of this word, the context clue used in the sentence is an example. The sentence states that Mabel worked 60 hours at the hospital, so all she did on her day off was lounge on the couch and watch movies. This implies that "lounge" means to relax or to spend leisure time. By reading the example given in the sentence, readers can understand the meaning of the underlined word in the given context.
