The first step readers should take when they encounter an unfamiliar word is to use context clues near the word. This approach helps to understand the meaning of the word based on the surrounding text before resorting to a dictionary or thesaurus.
Which first step should readers take when they encounter an unfamiliar word? (1 point)
• Look up the word in a dictionary.
• Replace the unfamiliar word with a familiar word.
• Use context clues near the word.
• Find a synonym for the word in a thesaurus.
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