Multiple-Meaning Words

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What are multiple-meaning words?

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Words that have more than one meaning.

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Give an example of a multiple-meaning word.

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The word 'bark' can mean the outer covering of a tree or the sound a dog makes.

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What does the word 'bark' mean in the sentence: 'The pine tree's bark was sticky with sap.'?

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In this sentence, 'bark' refers to the outer covering of the tree.

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What does the word 'bark' mean in the sentence: 'That dog's bark is worse than his bite.'?

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In this sentence, 'bark' refers to the sound a dog makes.

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How can context help determine the meaning of a multiple-meaning word?

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Context provides clues about which meaning of the word is being used in a sentence.

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What is a noun?

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A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a verb?

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A word that describes an action or state of being.

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In the sentence 'I barked my shin on the coffee table,' what part of speech is 'barked'?

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In this sentence, 'barked' is used as a verb.

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What does the word 'plain' mean in the sentence: 'The road stretched across the grassy plain - never seeming to end.'?

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In this sentence, 'plain' refers to a large area of flat land.

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What is the importance of understanding multiple meanings of words?

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It helps in better comprehension of texts and improves communication skills.