Eidan - Homophones

What is the correct meaning of the word CHECK in the given sentence?

Mom sent a check to the school to pay for my tuition.

• VERB. To look at something carefully

• NOUN. a piece of paper that is used to make a payment to someone using the money in a bank account

• NOUN. a mark made to show that something is done or correct

What is the correct meaning of the word CHECK in the given sentence?

I receive five checks on my quiz, but I still got a failing score.

• verb. to look at something carefully to find mistakes or problems

• noun. a mark that is used to show that something (such an item on a list) has been noted or done

• noun. a piece of paper that is used to make payment to someone using the money in a bank account

What is the meaning of the word CHECK in the given sentence?

Dad checks the battery and the tires of our car before we go for a long drive.

• verb. to look at something carefully to find mistakes or problems

• noun. a mark that is used to show that something (such an item on a list) has been noted or done

• noun. a piece of paper that is used to make payment to someone using the money in a bank account

Encircle the sentence that uses the same definition as the given sentence.

Since Dad has to change the flat tire, he fetched us late from school.

• A long hike can tire anyone.

• My sister never tires of listening to her favorite singer.

• My brother saved up so he can replace the worn-out tires of his bike.

Encircle the sentence that uses the same definition as the given sentence.

The athlete lost a close match against a tough opponent.

• The curtains and carpet are perfect match.

• The soccer match was cancelled due to heavy rains.

• Your socks don’t match.

Paul found a wallet in the parking lot, so he turned it in to the restaurant manager.

• Oprah Winfrey founded the Oxygen Channel.

• Melissa found her scarf that she lost last winter.

• Bill Gates founded the Microsoft Corporation.

The patch covered his knee.

• The farmer tended his pumpkin patch.

• We picked strawberries at the strawberry patch.

• Grandma sewed a patch on my backpack.

My mom was born in March of 1932.

• The high school band was told to march down Main Street and back up Elm Street.

• The soldiers began to march in the Veteran's Day parade.

• I love springtime, and especially the end of March.

When Anna played the ace of hearts it beat all the other cards because it was trump.

• That last move trumped all his previous failures.

• Do you know which card is trump this round?

• Meghan certainly trumped Jack on the problem solving activity.

When Anna played the ace of hearts it beat all the other cards because it was trump.

• That last move trumped all his previous failures.

• Do you know which card is trump this round?

• Meghan certainly trumped Jack on the problem solving activity.