Homonym Quiz

Which part of a tree is typically found beneath the soil and absorbs nutrients?

• The branches

• The leaves

• The roots

• The trunk

Answer explanation

The roots are typically found beneath the soil and absorb nutrients, making them the part of a tree responsible for this function.

What is another meaning of the word "stable" besides being steady or still?

• A place to keep books

• A stall for an animal

• A type of vehicle

• A color

Answer explanation

Another meaning of the word 'stable' besides being steady or still is a stall for an animal, where animals are kept.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In the airport, I had to go through customs. What does "custom" mean in this sentence?

• Usual or regular

• Inspect or question

• A traditional outfit

• A type of dance

Answer explanation

In this sentence, 'custom' means to inspect or question, as going through customs at the airport involves being inspected or questioned by officials.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "draft" refer to when discussing a piece of writing?

• A rough piece of writing that needs more work

• A drawing design

• A finalized document

• A published book

Answer explanation

When discussing a piece of writing, 'draft' refers to a rough piece of writing that needs more work, making it the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

I had to use a candy mold when i made the chocolate hearts. What definition of "mold" is used?

• A tool for shaping food

• A type of cooking method

• A recipe

• A fungus that grows on food

Answer explanation

The definition of 'mold' used in this context refers to a tool for shaping food, which was necessary when making the chocolate hearts.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

During a visit to an ancient city, Grace pointed at a building and said, 'That's a beautiful column.' What does "column" mean in this sentence?

• An upright structure that looks like a post

• An article in a newspaper

• A row of figures or data

• A type of sculpture

Answer explanation

In this sentence, 'column' refers to an upright structure that looks like a post, which is the correct choice based on the context provided.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "pound" mean when referring to an action?

• To strike with heavy repeated blows

• To push lightly

• To pull something

• To cut into pieces

Answer explanation

When referring to an action, 'pound' means to strike with heavy repeated blows, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

During a school play, Noah felt his heart pound with excitement as he waited backstage. What does the word "pound" mean in this context?

• To pulsate or throb

• To press or push

• To pull

• To cut

Answer explanation

To pulsate or throb

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which definition of "current" is used in the sentence "A powerful electric current passed through the wires."?

• The flow of natural element

• Happening in the present time

• A trend in fashion

• A type of fish

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'current' in the sentence refers to the flow of a natural element, specifically electricity passing through the wires.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word "sentence" refer to in the example "Her husband is serving a three-year sentence for fraud."?

• The punishment in a criminal case

• A group of words that communicate a complete thought

• A mathematical expression

• A type of document

Answer explanation

The word 'sentence' in the example refers to the punishment in a criminal case, as the context indicates a legal consequence for fraud.

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CCSS.L.5.5C