EOG Understand and Use Multiple Meaning Words

What does the word block mean in the sentence below?

"Wayne asked if the trash was going to block the path."

• A) A group of buildings

• B) A solid piece of something

• C) To be in the way

• D) To join something to wood

In which sentence does right mean the same as below?

"Chelsea helped because it was the right thing to do."

• A) I drove to the end of the street and turned right.

• B) James said that we should leave right away.

• C) The right to free speech is an important idea.

• D) Stella always tries to do what is right.

What does the word rock mean in the sentence?

"The grandmother liked to rock the baby to sleep."

• A) A pebble or stone

• B) To affect someone greatly

• C) To move from side to side

• D) A type of music

How is hurling an object different from throwing it?

• The object is thrown straight up.

• The object is thrown with force.

• The object is thrown lightly.

• The object is small and light.

In which sentence does jam mean the same as below?

"Connor tried to jam all the clothes into the bag."

• The photocopier beeped because it had a jam.

• Joy was late to work because of a traffic jam.

• Kimmy had to jam on the brakes to stop in time.

• Steve couldn’t jam the sleeping bag back into its case.

Why does the author use the word rushed in the sentence?

"The water rushed down the mountain stream."

• To show that the water sounded loud

• To show that the water moved quickly

• To show that the water was clear

• To show that there was only a little water

The Davis brothers once again came home with bruises all over their body after playing in the park. They play so ​ ​ (a)   .

• roughly
• roughing
• rougher

Which of these events would be considered a catastrophe? (a)  

• a school dance
• a nuclear war
• an exciting football game
• a light rainstorm

The Chicago Zoo has ​ (a)   birds from Africa.

• exotic
• elaborate
• comprehend
• appalled

7. 7. He chopped some .............. for the fire.

(a)  

• wood
• sunlight
• trash