Which first step should readers take when they encounter an unfamiliar word?(1 point)
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1. Use context clues near the word.
2. Look for words and phrases surrounding the word that give clues about the words meaning.
3. drove away
4. It provides a contrast to the unknown word.
5. useful.
One possible first step that readers can take when encountering an unfamiliar word is to try to infer its meaning from the context of the sentence or paragraph.
Which first step should readers take when they encounter an unfamiliar word?(1 point)
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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.
Find a synonym for the word in a thesaurus.
Use context clues near the word.
Use context clues near the word.
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One possible first step that readers can take when encountering an unfamiliar word is to use context clues near the word to try to figure out its meaning.
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One possible first step that readers can take when encountering an unfamiliar word is to use context clues near the word to try to figure out its meaning.
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Which is the first step for verifying the meaning of a word using context clues?(1 point)
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Use a dictionary to find the definition of the word.
Use a dictionary to find the definition of the word.

Substitute the definition of the word you have decided on in the sentence to see if it makes sense.
Substitute the definition of the word you have decided on in the sentence to see if it makes sense.

Look for words and phrases surrounding the word that give clues about the word's meaning.
Look for words and phrases surrounding the word that give clues about the word's meaning.

Identify the word's part of speech and find synonyms in a thesaurus.
Identify the word's part of speech and find synonyms in a thesaurus.
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