Verifying Word Meanings Quick Check

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Which first step should readers take when they encounter an unfamiliar word?(1 point)
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Use context clues near the word.
Use context clues near the word.

Look up the word in a dictionary.
Look up the word in a dictionary.

Replace the unfamiliar word with a familiar word.
Replace the unfamiliar word with a familiar word.

Find a synonym for the word in a thesaurus.

Answer 1

The best first step readers should take when encountering an unfamiliar word is to use context clues near the word. This approach helps to grasp the meaning of the word based on how it is used in the surrounding text before consulting a dictionary or thesaurus.