Multi-Meaning Words

I saw a mother duck and her babies at the pond today. 
Select the correct definition for the blue coded word. 

• to bend down
• a type of bird

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Don’t just leave your soda can here! Recycle it properly. 

• a metal container
• to be able to

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Be careful on those stairs, or you might trip. 

Select the correct definition for the blue coded word. 

• a journey or vacation 
• to stumble or fall 

Tags

TEKS.ELA.2.3D

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VII

TEKS.MATH.3.3D

This land belongs to Mr. Jones, but he allows us play on it 
Select the correct definition for the blue coded word. 

• an area of ground 
• to put on the ground 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

I dropped a cinder block on my foot, and it really hurt! 
Select the correct definition for the blue coded word. 

• a piece of something that has straight sides 
• to prevent 

Tags

TEKS.ELA.1.3B

TEKS.ELA.2.3B

TEKS.ELA.3.3B

TEKS.ELA.4.3B

TEKS.ELA.K.3B

The captain recorded the stormy weather in his log. 
Select the correct definition for the blue coded word. 

• a record of travel
  
• a thick piece of wood. 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

That bag is light because it is full of feathers. 

Select the correct definition for the blue coded word. 

• not heavy, low weight 
• to set on fire
  
• the opposite of dark 

Tags

TEKS.ELA.2.3D

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VII

TEKS.MATH.3.3D

Can you cut this loaf of bread for me? 

Select the correct definition for the blue coded word. 

• to remove 
• to slice 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Can we go to the candy store after the dentist? 
Select the correct definition for the blue coded word. 

• a place to buy things 
• to save for future use 

Tags

TEKS.ELA.2.3D

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VII

TEKS.MATH.3.3D

Even though I tried with all my might, I could not open the jar. 
Select the correct definition for the blue coded word. 

• maybe, perhaps 
• strength 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D