Which is the first step for verifying the meaning of a word using context clues?
Substitute the definition of the word you have decided on in the sentence to see if it makes sense.❌
Use a dictionary to find the definition of the word.❌
Identify the word's part of speech and find synonyms in a thesaurus.❌
Look for words and phrases surrounding the word that give clues about the word's meaning. ✅
Answers to verifying word meanings quick check:
1. D
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. A