Compared to poor readers, good readers are more likely to

A) skip over ambiguous words.
B) ignore previous context when trying to interpret ambiguous words.
C) suppress irrelevant meanings once the meanings of ambiguous words become clear.
D) activate several meanings when encountering an ambiguous word.

Good readers are better at suppressing irrelevant meanings and focusing on the intended meaning once the meaning of the ambiguous word becomes clear. This helps them comprehend the text better.

Answer: D
Good readers are better at activating and considering multiple meanings when encountering an ambiguous word, which helps them understand the text in a more nuanced way. However, they are also good at suppressing irrelevant meanings once the intended meaning becomes clear.