A student is trying to pronounce the consonant g in the words gem and goat, as well as the consonant c in the word scall and cell. Using the variability strategy, the student would
◦ try one pronunciation, and if that didn't work out, try another.
◦ think of a familiar word similar in appearance to the unknown word.
◦ apply the generalization that seems to best fit the situation.
◦ try context, and if that didn't work out, try sounding out the word.