Multiple Meaning Words

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What is a multiple meaning word?

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A word that has more than one meaning.

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Give an example of a multiple meaning word.

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The word 'bat' can mean a flying mammal or a piece of sports equipment used in baseball.

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What does the word 'dip' mean in the context of a road?

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A low spot.

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What is the meaning of 'there' in the sentence: 'You’ll find the glue and scissors in _____.'?

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It refers to a place.

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What does the word 'new' mean in the sentence: 'I got a brand ___ pair of rollerblades for my birthday.'?

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It means something that is not old or has just been made.

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How can context clues help in understanding a word?

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Context clues are hints found within a sentence that help deduce the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What does the word 'address' mean in the context of mail?

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The writing on an envelope that tells where it is to be delivered.

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What is the difference between 'their', 'they're', and 'there'?

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'Their' shows possession, 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are', and 'there' refers to a place.

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What does 'frugal' mean?

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Being economical or thrifty.

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How can you infer the meaning of a word using context clues?

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By looking at the surrounding words and sentences to understand how the word is used.