A student is trying to pronounce the consonant g in the words gem and goat, as well as the consonant c in the words call and cell. Using the variability strategy, the student would __________.
A) try one pronunciation, and if that didn't work out, try another
B) think of a familiar word similar in appearance to the unknown word.
C) apply the generalization that seems to best fit the situation
D) try context, and if that didn't work out, try sounding out the word
Question 2
The most effective approach for learning new words, one that requires little planning or effort, is through __________.
A) memorization of word lists
B) vocabulary workbooks
C) wide reading
D) graphic organizers