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.

Find a synonym for the word in a thesaurus.
Find a synonym for the word in a thesaurus.

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

Replace the unfamiliar word with a familiar word.

Answer 1

The best first step readers should take when they encounter an unfamiliar word is to use context clues near the word. This approach allows readers to infer the meaning based on the surrounding text before resorting to a dictionary or other resources.