How would one would best use context clues to understand unfamiliar words? by looking up the words in the dictionary by asking the teacher for definitions by looking at surrounding words for meaning by discussing the text with other students

C: by looking at surrounding words for meaning.

Explanation:

It says "use context clues" so when you use context clues you look at the surrounding words for synonyms, antonyms, or the definition of the word. So look at the surrounding words to find the answer.