Which step should you take when you come across an unfamiliar word while reading? A. Make up an approximate definition of the word based on how it sounds. B. Stop reading that text and choose something else to read until you learn the word. C. Read the surrounding words and sentences to understand the meaning. D. Skip the unfamiliar word and start reading the next sentence.

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Alissa Vang

24 February, 18:19

Which step should you take when you come across an unfamiliar word while reading? A. Make up an approximate definition of the word based on how it sounds. B. Stop reading that text and choose something else to read until you learn the word. C. Read the surrounding words and sentences to understand the meaning. D. Skip the unfamiliar word and start reading the next sentence.

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Blake Mcgrath · Answer 1

read the surrounding words and sentences to understand the meaning

Cindy James · Answer 2

C

Explanation:

It is best to try and understand a word to the best of your ability; you may be able to do this in reading the context of which the word was used in.