Today, I decided to try the context clues strategy to learn new words. When I read a sentence with an unfamiliar word, I looked at the other words around it to guess its meaning. This helped me understand the word without always needing to use a dictionary.
For example, I found the word “benevolent” in a story. By reading the sentence carefully, I guessed it meant “kind” or “helpful,” and I checked with the dictionary to confirm I was right.
This strategy worked well for me because it made reading smoother and more enjoyable. I also learned words like benevolent, reluctant, and intricate today.
I recommend trying context clues if you want to improve your vocabulary while reading!