Which first step should readers take when they encounter an unfamiliar word?

Question

(1 point)
Find a synonym for the word in a thesaurus.
Replace the unfamiliar word with a familiar word.
Use context clues near the word.
Look up the word in a dictionary.

Answer 1

The first step readers should take when they encounter an unfamiliar word is to use context clues near the word. This approach can help them infer the meaning before resorting to a thesaurus or dictionary.