BLUE (Unit 3) Multiple Meaning Words LESSON

Multiple Meaning Words LESSON (Blue: Unit 3)

What is a "Multiple Meaning Word" 

• Words that have more than one meaning are called multiple-meaning words

• We use them every day and sometimes they can be confusing. 

• Here is an example:  Multiple-meaning words may sound and be spelled alike, but have different meanings.

Multiple Meaning Words Video

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Multiple Choice

It was Johnny's turn to BAT next at the baseball game.

• BAT is being used as a verb. Meaning it is something a person can do or is an action.

• BAT is being used as a noun. It is a 'person', 'place', or 'thing'.

Multiple Choice

Johnny used a BAT to hit a homerun.

• BAT is being used as a verb. Meaning it is something a person can do or is an action.

• BAT is being used as a noun. It is a 'person', 'place', or 'thing'.

Multiple Choice

I wear a WATCH on my wrist.

• WATCH is being used as a verb. Meaning it is something a person can do or is an action.

• WATCH is being used as a noun. It is a 'person', 'place', or 'thing'.

Multiple Choice

I am keeping a WATCH out for the mailman.

• WATCH is being used as a verb. Meaning it is something a person can do or is an action

• WATCH is being used as a noun. It is a 'person', 'place', or 'thing'.