Which first step should readers take when they encounter an unfamiliar word?(1 point)

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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.
Find a synonym for the word in a thesaurus.

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.

Answer 1

The best first step readers should take when they encounter an unfamiliar word is to use context clues near the word. This helps in making an educated guess about the word's meaning based on the surrounding text.