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 'bolt' mean in the context of a door?

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A sliding bar used to fasten a door.

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What does the word 'trip' mean in the context of a vacation?

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A visit to another place.

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What does the word 'paw' mean when referring to a dog?

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To scratch or hit.

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What does the word 'bill' mean when referring to a duck?

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A beak.

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What does the word 'racket' mean in the context of noise?

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Noise.

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How can context help determine the meaning of a multiple meaning word?

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Context provides clues about which meaning of the word is being used.

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What is the meaning of 'bark' when referring to a tree?

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The outer covering of a tree.

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What is the meaning of 'bark' when referring to a dog?

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The sound a dog makes.