U4W4 Vocab: Multiple-Meaning Words

Based on this dictionary entry, which of the following sentences matches this meaning of the word "jam"?

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

• My grandma taught me to make her famous strawberry jam.

• Mom wanted to bring so many clothes, she had to jam them all into her suitcase.

• The band sounded good during their jam session.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Based on this dictionary entry, which of the following sentences matches this meaning of the word "season"?

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.

• In Australia, their summer season is during our winter.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which is the correct meaning of buckle as it is used in the sentence?

As the building began to buckle, loud rumbling and screeching could be heard on each of the 30 floors.

• Bend or give way under pressure or strain.

• A flat frame with a hinged pin, used for joining the ends of a belt.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which is the correct meaning of can as it is used in the sentence?

If you can run fast, you should join the running team.

• container

• able to

• have to

• bottle

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which is the correct meaning of light as it is used in the sentence?

The grocery bag was light because it was packed with bread and hotdog buns.

• lamp

• not heavy

• faded

• bright

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which is the correct meaning of watch as it is used in the sentence?

My teacher wears a watch on his wrist so he always knows when class starts.

• see

• look at

• a tool used to tell time

• guard

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which is the correct meaning of ruler as it is used in the sentence?

A ruler decided that the country would have fair laws.

• measuring tool

• unit

• leader

• subject

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CCSS.L.5.5C