Multiple Meaning Words

Patty was proud of the first draft of her story. Use context clues to determine the correct meaning of the word "draft."

• a drawing or sketch

• text that has been written but not yet revised or edited

• to be selected for something, as to be drafted into the Army

• air that is moving around in a space

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CCSS.L.5.5C

When he was a young man, my grandfather was drafted into the Army. Use context clues to determine the correct meaning of the word "drafted."

• a drawing or sketch

• text that has been written but not yet revised or edited

• to be selected for something, as to be drafted into the Army

• air that is moving around in a space

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The seamstress carefully poked the thread through the eye of the needle. Use context clues to determine the correct meaning of the word "eye."

• the part of the body that helps an animal see

• the middle of a storm

• to stare at something

• a hole in the middle of something

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The little boy eyed the remote control car on the store shelf. Use context clues to determine the correct meaning of the word "eyed."

• the part of the body that helps an animal see

• the middle of a storm

• to stare at something

• a hole in the middle of something

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Use context clues to determine the correct meaning of the word. The 500 piece puzzle was a picture of the ocean.

• to cause someone to be confused

• a confusing problem

• to think about how to solve a problem

• an amusing toy or other device that is tricky to solve

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Use context clues to determine the correct meaning of the word. Mr. Henry puzzled over the situation for days.

• to cause someone to be confused

• to think about how to solve a problem

• a confusing problem

• an amusing toy or other device that is tricky to solve

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Use context clues to determine the correct meaning of the word. Pete earned an excellent grade on his paper.

• a certain level of quality, such as a "grade A movie"

• division in school based on age or progress

• a letter or number that tells the quality of a student's work

• to assign a mark on a student's paper

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Use context clues to determine the correct meaning of the word. Mom always buys Grade A eggs.

• a certain level of quality, such as a "grade A movie"

• division in school based on age or progress

• a letter or number that tells the quality of a student's work

• to assign a mark on a student's paper

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Use context clues to determine the correct meaning of the word. Susan never got things done on time. Her favorite saying was "I'll deal with that later."

• to give out cards in a card game

• to engage in business or trade

• to make something happen

• a bargain

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Use context clues to determine the correct meaning of the word. Ronnie got a good deal when he bought his bicycle.

• to give out cards in a card game

• to engage in business or trade

• to make something happen

• a bargain

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CCSS.L.5.5C