Verifying Word Meanings Quick Check 1 of 51 of 5 Items Question Which first step should readers take when they encounter an unfamiliar word?(1 point) Responses 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. Replace the unfamiliar word with a familiar word. Use context clues near the word. Use context clues near the word. Skip to navigation

Answer 1

The best first step for readers to take when they encounter an unfamiliar word is to use context clues near the word. This allows them to infer the meaning based on how the word is used in the sentence or surrounding text. If they still have difficulty, they can then look up the word in a dictionary or find synonyms later.