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:

To determine the most effective strategies for figuring out an unknown word's meaning:

• "Check for nearby synonyms..." is effective as synonyms can give clues.
• "Check surrounding words..." helps as context (events leading up) clarifies meaning.
• "Substitute the unfamiliar word..." works by testing if a familiar word fits contextually.
• "Determine if the author..." is not about finding the word's meaning but critiquing word choice.
• "Ask people nearby..." is not a strategy for independent reading (e.g., in a text without people around).

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