Question

which strategies are most effective to help a reader determine the meaning of an unknown word? select three options. check for nearby synonyms that may provide a clue to the words meaning. 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. ask people nearby if they happen to know the meaning of the unknown word. substitute the unfamiliar word with a familiar word to see if it makes sense.

Explanation:

Synonyms can give meaning - clues. Context from surrounding words helps understand the word's situation. Substituting with a familiar word tests for sense - making. The other options are not effective for determining word - meaning.

Answer:

• Check for nearby synonyms that may provide a clue to the word's meaning.
• 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.