Question

which strategies are most effective to help a reader determine the meaning of an unknown word? choose three correct answers. determine if the author could have used a more appropriate word instead. check surrounding words to see what events are leading up to this word. substitute the unfamiliar word with a familiar word to see if it makes sense. ask people nearby if they happen to know the meaning of the unknown word. check for nearby synonyms that may provide a clue to the words meaning.

Explanation:

• Comprobar las palabras circundantes ayuda a entender el contexto.
• Sustituir la palabra desconocida con una conocida puede aclarar el sentido.
• Preguntar a alguien que la conozca es una buena estrategia.

Answer:

• Check surrounding words to see what events are leading up to this word.
• Substitute the unfamiliar word with a familiar word to see if it makes sense.
• Ask people nearby if they happen to know the meaning of the unknown word.