Which first step should readers take when they encounter an unfamiliar word? (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.
Which is the first step for verifying the meaning of a word using context clues? (1 point)
• 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.
• Identify the word's part of speech and find synonyms in a thesaurus.
• Use a dictionary to find the definition of the word.
Look for words and phrases surrounding the word that give clues about the word's meaning.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Marco realized that his attempts to help only alienated his friend because she avoided him whenever he offered advice.
Based on the context, which meaning does the underlined word have?
(1 point)
• comforted
• excited
• drove away
• calmed down
Based on the context, the meaning of the underlined word "alienated" in the sentence is "drove away."
How can an antonym in a context clue help a reader discover the meaning of a word? (1 point)
• It provides a contrast to the unknown word.
• It replaces the unknown word with a familiar one.
• It gives the definition of the unknown word.
• It restates the meaning of the unknown word.
An antonym in a context clue can help a reader discover the meaning of a word by providing a contrast to the unknown word.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
My group decided it would be beneficial to meet once a week to discuss our project, so we agreed to meet on Wednesday morning.
Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
(1 point)
O useful
• using
O useless
• use