Asked by Zephyr Benedict

Which first step should readers take when they encounter an unfamiliar word?
A. Use context clues near the word.
B. Replace the unfamiliar word with a familiar word.
C. Look up the word in a dictionary.
D. Find a synonym for the word in a thesaurus.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A. Use context clues near the word.

Explanation: Readers should first try to infer meaning from surrounding words, sentences, or the overall passage before resorting to a dictionary or other tools.