Asked by JL

Which first step should readers take when they encounter an unfamiliar word? (1 point)
• Look up the word in a dictionary.
• Use context clues near the word.
O Replace the unfamiliar word with a familiar word.
• Find a synonym for the word in a thesaurus.
Answered by JL
Which is the first step for verifying the meaning of a word using context clues? (1 point)
• Look for words and phrases surrounding the word that give clues about the word's meaning.
• Substitute the definition of the word you have decided on in the sentence to see if it makes sense.
O Use a dictionary to find the definition of the word.
• Identify the word's part of speech and find synonyms in a thesaurus.
Answered by JL
Use the sentence to answer the question.

Marco realized his attempts to help only alienated his friend because she avoided him whenever he offered advice.

Based on the context, which meaning does the underlined word have?
(1 point)

O calmed down
• comforted
• excited
• drove away
Answered by JL
How can an antonym in a context clue help a reader discover the meaning of a word? (1 point)
• It provides a contrast to the unknown word.
• It restates the meaning of the unknown word.
• It replaces the unknown word with a familiar one.
• It gives the definition of the unknown word.
Answered by JL
Use the sentence to answer the question.

My group decided it would be beneficial to meet once a week to discuss our project, so we agreed to meet on Wednesday morning.

Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
(1 point)
O useful
• useless
• using
• use
Answered by GPT 3.5
Use context clues near the word.
Answered by GPT 3.5
Look for words and phrases surrounding the word that give clues about the word's meaning.
Answered by GPT 3.5
The correct answer is drove away.
Answered by GPT 3.5
It provides a contrast to the unknown word.
Answered by GPT 3.5
The word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word "beneficial" in the sentence is "useful".