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 word’s 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:

• "Check for nearby synonyms..." is effective as synonyms give direct meaning clues.
• "Check surrounding words..." works because context (events leading up) helps infer meaning.
• "Substitute the unfamiliar word..." is useful as replacing with a familiar word tests if the context makes sense.
• "Determine if the author could have used a more appropriate word" is not about determining the unknown word's meaning but critiquing word choice.
• "Ask people nearby" is not a reading - based strategy for the reader alone.

Answer:

A. Check for nearby synonyms that may provide a clue to the word’s meaning.
C. Check surrounding words to see what events are leading up to this word.
E. Substitute the unfamiliar word with a familiar word to see if it makes sense.