multiple meaning words

Nail: (n) A small metal spike with a broad flat head, typically driven into wood with a hammer.

• In order to attach the picture to the wall, Sampson had to nail it in place.
• Officer Montgomery was able to nail the suspect after chasing her three blocks on foot.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Jam: (v) To squeeze or pack tightly into a space.

• They want to jam at the concert last night, but they weren't invited.
• Mom wanted to bring so many clothes, she had to jam them all into her suitcase.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Pool: (v) To share things for the benefit of others.

• Jonah and Kyra wanted to pool their money together in order to buy the video game they both wanted.
• James was doing so well at pool, he was on a winning streak of 8 games.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Bolt: (n) A flash of lightning leaving a jagged line across the sky.

• The bolt came down at such an angle, it electrocuted me on my porch.
• The bolt came loose, causing the porch to become unstable.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Season: (v) Add salt, pepper, herbs, and spices to food.

• My favorite season begins in October.
• I wanted to season the steak just right before cooking.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

After feeling a cool draft while sitting in her recliner, Kaya called an expert in to take a look.

• A current of cool air in a room or confined space.
• A preliminary version of a piece of writing.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the word whose meaning fits both sentences:
* I asked him not to ____________ the glass.
* It looks like there is only one _________ left.

• drink
• cup
• drop
• break

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the word whose meaning fits both sentences:
* I wish you wouldn't _______ your voice.
* How much money did we __________ for our new club?

• lower
• raise
• spend
• collect

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the word whose meaning fits both sentences:
* We can use this _______ to measure that table.
* A new ________ was elected by the people to govern their country.

• yardstick
• king
• ruler
• president

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Timmy went to the pilot's cabin to see his uncle.

• a small log house

• a small house for vacationers

• a small room on a ship

• where the crew sits on a plane

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CCSS.L.5.5C