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:

• Check for nearby synonyms: Synonyms can give a direct clue about the meaning of an unknown word. For example, if the text has "big" and then an unknown word, and there is a synonym like "large" nearby, it helps.
• Check surrounding words: The context (events, descriptions) around the unknown word can paint a picture. If the text is about a storm and the unknown word is part of that description (e.g., "the tempestuous winds"), the surrounding words about the storm (like "blowing", "rain") can hint at the meaning.
• Substitute with a familiar word: Replacing the unknown word with a known one to test if the sentence still makes sense. If in "The cat was furtive as it moved" you substitute "furtive" with "sneaky" and the sentence makes sense, it gives an idea of the meaning.

Determining if the author could have used a more appropriate word is subjective and not a reliable strategy for determining meaning. Asking people nearby is an external - not text - based strategy and not relevant to reading comprehension on one's own.

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.