Multiple Meaning Words
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Multiple-Meaning Words
TEKS 2(B) and 2(E): Using context and/or a dictionary to determine meaning.
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Call
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word call in the following sentences?
1. to communicate by telephone 2. to make a brief visit 3. to halt an activity because of unsuitable conditions 4. to rule on the status a play or player’s action 5. to manage by giving signals
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word call in the sentence below?
As soon as it started lightning nearby, the umpire had to call the game.
to communicate by telephone
to make a brief visit
to halt an activity because of unsuitable conditions
to rule on the status a play or player’s action
to manage by giving signals
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word call in the sentence below?
I need to call on my friend Joe because he is in the hospital.
to communicate by telephone
to make a brief visit
to halt an activity because of unsuitable conditions
to rule on the status a play or player’s action
to manage by giving signals
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word call in the sentence below?
The home-plate umpire called the runner safe at first, but I disagreed with his decision.
to communicate by telephone
to make a brief visit
to halt an activity because of unsuitable conditions
to rule on the status a play or player’s action
to manage by giving signals
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word call in the sentence below?
Jeremy should call his grandmother on her birthday since he lives too far away to visit.
to communicate by telephone
to make a brief visit
to halt an activity because of unsuitable conditions
to rule on the status a play or player’s action
to manage by giving signals
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fan
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word fan in the following sentences?
1. to move currents of air to create the sensation of a breeze 2. to stir up activity; to stimulate action 3. to spread out in a triangular shape 4. to strike out a batter/hitter
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word fan in the sentence below?
The peacock fanned his tail, showing off his beautiful blue and black feathers for the crowd to see.
to move currents of air to create the sensation of a breeze
to stir up activity; to stimulate action
to spread out in a triangular shape
to strike out a batter/hitter
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word fan in the sentence below?
Shouting out bitter words of protest, the speaker fanned the flames of revolution in the growing, angry mob.
to move currents of air to create the sensation of a breeze
to stir up activity; to stimulate action
to spread out in a triangular shape
to strike out a batter/hitter
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word fan in the sentence below?
I fanned myself while waiting in line at Six Flags on the hot, sunny day.
to move currents of air to create the sensation of a breeze
to stir up activity; to stimulate action
to spread out in a triangular shape
to strike out a batter/hitter
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word fan in the sentence below?
If Derek Holland can fan Josh Hamilton, we might just win this game.
to move currents of air to create the sensation of a breeze
to stir up activity; to stimulate action
to spread out in a triangular shape
to strike out a batter/hitter
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green
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word fan in the following sentences?
1. a primary color 2. not ripe 3. having too little training or experience 4. relating to the environment 5. jealous
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word green in the sentence below?
Some grocery stores are going green and only using recyclable or reusable bags with their customers.
a primary color
not ripe
having too little training or experience
relating to the environment
jealous
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word green in the sentence below?
The banana I ate gave me a stomach ache because it was green; I should have waited a couple more days before eating it.
a primary color
not ripe
having too little training or experience
relating to the environment
jealous
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word green in the sentence below?
The new substitute teacher is very green, so the students are able to really cause her problems.
a primary color
not ripe
having too little training or experience
relating to the environment
jealous
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word green in the sentence below?
When I discovered that the person I liked wanted to go to the dance with someone else, I was green with envy.
a primary color
not ripe
having too little training or experience
relating to the environment
jealous
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sack
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word sack in the following sentences?
1. to put items in a bag 2. to dismiss or fire 3. to strip of valuables; to plunder 4. to tackle behind the line of scrimmage
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word sack in the sentence below?
I had no idea how I would pay for groceries after my boss sacked me last month.
to put items in a bag
to dismiss or fire
to strip of valuables; to plunder
to tackle behind the line of scrimmage
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word sack in the sentence below?
In the olden days, warriors would usually sack a village after they captured or killed its inhabitants.
to put items in a bag
to dismiss or fire
to strip of valuables; to plunder
to tackle behind the line of scrimmage
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word sack in the sentence below?
Although our team only needed one-yard for a first down, the other team sacked our quarterback, and we lost the game.
to put items in a bag
to dismiss or fire
to strip of valuables; to plunder
to tackle behind the line of scrimmage
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word check in the sentence below?
Our math teacher said that the checking of the answer was the most important step in working a problem.
a sudden stoppage of progress or forward movement
the act of verifying information
a written order for a bank to pay money
a mark placed beside an item to show completion
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check
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word check in the following sentences?
1. a sudden stoppage of progress or forward movement 2. the act of verifying information 3. a written order for a bank to pay money 4. a mark placed beside an item to indicate completion
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word check in the sentence below?
Our math teacher said that the checking of the answer was the most important step in working a problem.
a sudden stoppage of progress or forward movement
the act of verifying information
a written order for a bank to pay money
a mark placed beside an item to show completion
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word check in the sentence below?
After we finished each task, we had to make a check on the to-do list.
a sudden stoppage of progress or forward movement
the act of verifying information
a written order for a bank to pay money
a mark placed beside an item to show completion
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word check in the sentence below?
I put a check in the mail after I received the bill from my doctor.
a sudden stoppage of progress or forward movement
the act of verifying information
a written order for a bank to pay money
a mark placed beside an item to show completion
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word check in the sentence below?
The hockey player used a check on the opposing player to keep the puck in his team’s territory of the rink.
a sudden stoppage of progress or forward movement
the act of verifying information
a written order for a bank to pay money
a mark placed beside an item to show completion
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beat
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word beat in the following sentences?
1. to punch or hit repeatedly 2. to mix by stirring 3. to strike repeatedly to produce music or sounds 4. to overcome or defeat
5. to pulsate
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word beat in the sentence below?
I beat the lumpy, gooey batter for two minutes with a wooden spoon before pouring it in the pan.
to punch or hit repeatedly
to mix by stirring
to strike repeatedly to produce music or sounds
to overcome or defeat
to pulsate
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word beat in the sentence below?
My band director told me to beat the bass drum with all my strength so that it could be heard from the top of the football stadium.
to punch or hit repeatedly
to mix by stirring
to strike repeatedly to produce music or sounds
to overcome or defeat
to pulsate
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word beat in the sentence below?
My heart felt like it was beating out of my chest.
to punch or hit repeatedly
to mix by stirring
to strike repeatedly to produce music or sounds
to overcome or defeat
to pulsate
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word beat in the sentence below?
Jackson’s five-year old brother beat him on the video game; Jackson is very embarrassed by this fact!
to punch or hit repeatedly
to mix by stirring
to strike repeatedly to produce music or sounds
to overcome or defeat
to pulsate
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word beat in the sentence below?
The child abuser received the death penalty for beating the toddler to death.
to punch or hit repeatedly
to mix by stirring
to strike repeatedly to produce music or sounds
to overcome or defeat
to pulsate
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fine
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word fine in the following sentences?
1. pure; free from impurities 2. very thin in diameter and texture 3. superior in quality 4. okay; all right 5. very small
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word fine in the sentence below?
It is important to read the fine print before you sign a contract because it can contain very important information.
pure; free from impurities
very thin in diameter and texture
superior in quality
okay; all right
very small
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word fine in the sentence below?
Your research project shows very fine writing and technology skills; however, your works cited page needs improvement.
pure; free from impurities
very thin in diameter and texture
superior in quality
okay; all right
very small
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word fine in the sentence below?
My mom said it was fine for me to go to the mall, but I have to be home by 7:00 tonight.
pure; free from impurities
very thin in diameter and texture
superior in quality
okay; all right
very small
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word fine in the sentence below?
I have long, extremely fine hair—almost like my baby brother’s blond hair; this makes it very difficult to curl or style in any way other than a pony tail.
pure; free from impurities
very thin in diameter and texture
superior in quality
okay; all right
very small
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crack
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word crack in the following sentences?
1. a loud or sharp noise 2. a witty remark or sarcastic comment 3. a narrow break 4. an attempt or opportunity to do something 5. a potent form of cocaine
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word crack in the sentence below?
The crack of the bat told everyone in the stands that this hit would be a homerun.
a loud or sharp noise
a witty remark or sarcastic comment
a narrow break
an attempt or opportunity to do something
a potent form of cocaine
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word crack in the sentence below?
Kelly’s first crack at the music business came when she tried out for American Idol.
a loud or sharp noise
a witty remark or sarcastic comment
a narrow break
an attempt or opportunity to do something
a potent form of cocaine
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word crack in the sentence below?
There was a crack running through the glass vase, so we knew that it would leak if we filled it with water.
a loud or sharp noise
a witty remark or sarcastic comment
a narrow break
an attempt or opportunity to do something
a potent form of cocaine
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word crack in the sentence below?
Jason made a crack about the other team’s uniforms that had us all laughing hysterically.
a loud or sharp noise
a witty remark or sarcastic comment
a narrow break
an attempt or opportunity to do something
a potent form of cocaine
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cast
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word cast in the following sentences?
1. to formally deposit a vote 2. the actors used in the production of a show 3. a rigid casing used to immobilize an object 4. the throw of a line or net
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word cast in the sentence below?
I cast my ballot for the president of the student council at lunch today.
to formally deposit a vote
the actors used in the production of a show
a rigid casing used to immobilize an object
the throw of a line or net
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word cast in the sentence below?
To be a good fisherman, you must master your cast; if you can’t place your fishing line where the fish are, you certainly won’t catch any fish!
to formally deposit a vote
the actors used in the production of a show
a rigid casing used to immobilize an object
the throw of a line or net
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word cast in the sentence below?
Usually, the entire cast of the movie that wins Best Picture at the Oscars goes up on stage to accept the award.
to formally deposit a vote
the actors used in the production of a show
a rigid casing used to immobilize an object
the throw of a line or net
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word cast in the sentence below?
The only way to safely protect a broken bone is to place it in a cast.
to formally deposit a vote
the actors used in the production of a show
a rigid casing used to immobilize an object
the throw of a line or net
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heat
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word heat in the following sentences?
1. a condition or degree of hotness of temperature 2. the height of stress in an action 3. a single round of a contest 4. a spiciness to flavor 5. an intensification of law-enforcement activity
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word heat in the sentence below?
Jesse won his heat of the 100-yard dash, but to actually win the gold medal, he will have to win two more times.
a condition or degree of hotness of temperature
the height of stress in an action
a single round of a contest
a spiciness to flavor
an intensification of law-enforcement activity
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word heat in the sentence below?
The criminal activity in the warehouse district has brought heat down on the city for the past several weeks.
a condition or degree of hotness of temperature
the height of stress in an action
a single round of a contest
a spiciness to flavor
an intensification of law-enforcement activity
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word heat in the sentence below?
In the heat of battle, most soldiers react instinctively. That is why their training and ability to follow orders immediately is so important.
a condition or degree of hotness of temperature
the height of stress in an action
a single round of a contest
a spiciness to flavor
an intensification of law-enforcement activity
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word heat in the sentence below?
Sometimes, the heat associated with a jalapeño or habanero pepper can bring tears to my eyes.
a condition or degree of hotness of temperature
the height of stress in an action
a single round of a contest
a spiciness to flavor
an intensification of law-enforcement activity
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following definitions matches the meaning of the word heat in the sentence below?
Jesse won his heat of the 100-yard dash, but to actually win the gold medal, he will have to win two more times.
a condition or degree of hotness of temperature
the height of stress in an action
a single round of a contest
a spiciness to flavor
an intensification of law-enforcement activity
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TEKS 2(B) and 2(E): Using context and/or a dictionary to determine meaning.
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