Multiple Meaning Words

Nova, Elicia, and Alvin went on an exciting adventure in the woods. They stumbled upon some wild blueberries growing under a majestic tree.

Which meaning of wild is the same one used in the sentence above?

• not well behaved

• in a natural state

• very enthusiastic

• out of control

On a sunny day, Captain Santos ordered Jocelyn and Zariah to lead their teams for a fishing competition. Team One, led by Jocelyn, was asked to fish from the bow of the boat, while Team Two, led by Zariah, was assigned to fish from the stern.

Which meaning of bow is the same one used in the sentence above?

• the front part of a craft or ship

• to bend the upper part of the body forward in greeting

• to give in to pressure

• a weapon used for shooting arrows

On Ayla's birthday, her mom surprised her with a cool new smart watch! It has four exciting games and she can even put pictures on it.

Which meaning of watch is the same one used in the sentence above?

• to guard closely

• to be on the lookout for danger

• a small clock worn on the wrist

• to stay informed

What sentence uses the word watch in the same way it is used in the last example?

• The babysitter had to watch the baby while the parents went out.

• She was on the watch for a mail carrier.

• The lifeguard was on watch at the pool.

• The watch battery needed to be replaced.

Jeremiah and Gerardo went to see the new Marvel superhero movie. After the movie, they headed towards the exit.

Which meaning of the word exit is the same one used in the sentence above?

• a door or other opening to get out of space

• to leave a room

• the place for a car to leave the highway

• to leave the stage in a play

Now, can you tell me which sentence uses the word exit in the same way it is used in the last question?

(Jeremiah and Gerardo went to see the new Marvel superhero movie. After the movie, they headed towards the exit.)

• Amaya's family car arrived at the exit to visit their grandma.

• During a fire drill, all the children had to exit the classroom.

• The exit to leave the fancy restaurant was right at the front.

• The exit of the main character on stage caused the audience to cheer loudly.

During a nature walk, Prabjit, Amaya, and Drew noticed that the shower gave the flowers some much needed water.

Which meaning of shower is the same one used in the sentence above?

• a brief rainfall

• a party to give gifts to a bride or new mother

• a stall in a bathroom where water is sprayed to clean someone

• when many objects fall together, such as a meteor shower