Question

Which first step should readers take when they encounter an unfamiliar word?
a. Find a synonym for the word in a thesaurus.
b. Use context clues near the word.
c. Replace the unfamiliar word with a familiar word.
d. Look up the word in a dictionary.
Answer
which is the first step for verifying the meaning of a word using context clues?

a. use a dictionary to find the definition of the word.
b. look for words and phrases surrounding the word that give clues about the word's meaning.
c. identify the word's part of speech and find synonyms in a thesaurus.
d. substitute the definition of the word you have decided on in the sentence to see if it makes sense.
Answer
Use the sentence to answer the question.

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

Based on the context, which meaning does alienated have?

a. drove away
b. excited
c. calmed down
d. comforted
Answer
How can an antonym in a context clue help a reader discover the meaning of word?

a. it restates the meaning of the unknown word.
b. it replaces the unknown word with a familiar one.
c. it gives the definition of the unknown word.
d. it provides a contrast to the unknown word.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The best first step when encountering an unfamiliar word is **b. Use context clues near the word.** This approach helps readers infer the meaning based on how the word is used in the surrounding text before relying on a thesaurus or dictionary.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The first step for verifying the meaning of a word using context clues is **b. look for words and phrases surrounding the word that give clues about the word's meaning.** This allows you to gather information from the context before making any further steps to confirm the meaning.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
Based on the context of the sentence, the meaning of "alienated" is **a. drove away.** The sentence indicates that Marco's attempts to help led his friend to avoid him, suggesting that she felt distanced or rejected as a result.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
An antonym in a context clue can help a reader discover the meaning of a word by **d. it provides a contrast to the unknown word.** Recognizing the opposite meaning can help the reader understand what the unknown word does mean by showing what it does not mean.