Marlene is using context clues to better understand the book she is reading. After reading around unfamiliar words and checking for clues, she is ready to

After using context clues, Marlene should check whether her understanding of each unfamiliar word is correct. Looking up the words in a dictionary or online gives her a precise definition; ignoring them or replacing them with familiar words may lead to misunderstanding the text.

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