How do you figure out a word's meaning through context?

look it up in the dictionary.
look at what the rest of the paragraph says.
ask another person for .
ask the author of the original piece.

What is the narrators main conflict in this passage

1. while some people only consider the cute little bundle of fur, there are many daily rituals of pet ownership. 2. one of the biggest surprises of adopting a puppy is how much exercise it needs on a daily basis. 3. the cost of food, the veterinarian and general supplies is another surprise to many new dog owners. 4. adopting a puppy is a hefty responsibility. read the four sentences and determine which answer shows the most logical order. a) 1, 4, 3, 2 b) 2, 3, 1, 4 c) 3, 2, 4, 1 d) 4, 1, 2, 3

How do you think advertising directed at children influences what they buy or ask parents to buy