Multiple-Meaning Words Set 2

What does the underline word mean?

That telephone has a really loud ring.

• a piece of jewelry

• to make a circle

• a noisy sound

• a circle

Which word will make both sentences correct?

Michael ___ the paper into little squares.

I need to put a bandage on my ___.

• cut

• tore

• folded

• finger

Which word will make both sentences correct?

We learned how to ___ 2-digit numbers today.

Make sure to ___ milk to the grocery list.

• use

• put

• make

• add

There is a spring that makes the toy move.

• metal wire in circles

• a season

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

A thief tried to pick Amber's pocket, but Amber suddenly moved away.

• To pull apart into small pieces

• To steal the contents of

• A tool used to chop ice

• To choose or select

Pick the sentence that uses the meaning of the word that is given.

definition for scald: to burn with hot liquid or steam

• The botanist studied the scald on the cucumber.

• He will scald his hand if he doesn't protect himself.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

Leo checked to see if the ice was stable enough for us to skate on.

• A place where horses are kept

• Steady; not likely to change

Hannah wrote the note on the yellow slip.

• slide suddenly

• small piece of paper

The soil in the backyard is really dry.

In which of these sentences does soil NOT have the same meaning as in the sentence above?

• We dug up the soil to plant some grass.

• Put more soil into the flowerpots.

• The baby will soil her dress if she doesn't wear a bib.

• We made footprints in the wet soil.

Which word will make both sentences correct?

Tom had to ___ his head to get into the tree house.

The mother ___ is sitting on her eggs.

• bird

• duck

• move

• turn