When reading an unfamiliar polysyllabic word, skilled readers:
A) look at the first letter of the word and use context to make a guess.
B) skip the word.
C) break the word into chunks or syllables which are individually read and then blended.
D) sound each letter in the word and blend them all together.

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Breaking the word into smaller, familiar parts (syllables) and blending them back together is a common strategy used by skilled readers to decode unfamiliar words. This strategy allows readers to use their existing knowledge of word parts to make an educated guess about the word's pronunciation and meaning.

When Reading an Unfamiliar Polysyllabic Word, Skilled Readers