Multiple Meaning Words Practice

When the word "bark" is used to refer to an injury, it will be used as a ...

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Which of the following sentences best matches the third definition of "bright." 

• Mrs. Doss could tell she had some bright students - some of their NWEA scores went up way more than three points! 

• The couple was so happy to be having a girl, they immediate painted the nursery bright pink. 

• The bright stage lights blinded the talent show contestant preparing to sing. 

Which definition best fits the following sentence: She thinks she needs to judge everything - people's clothes, their hair, who they talk to. 

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Which definition best matches the following sentence: The room was very plain - no decorations. 

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Which definition best matches the following sentence: It was plain to everyone but Edward: after all the lying and cheating, he needed to break up with her. 

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Which definition best matches the following sentence: The road stretched across the grassy plain - never seeming to end. 

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Which of the definitions match the sentence below: The father rocked the baby back and forth, trying to get it to sleep. 

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When the word "state" is used to mean "to say" or "declare," it is being used as a ...

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Which definition best matches the following sentence: The passes to King's Dominion were a waste - they postponed the trip so many times, the passes expired. 

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Based on this dictionary entry, which of the following sentences matches this meaning of the word "bark"?

• The pine tree's bark was sticky with sap. 

• That dog's bark is worse than his bite. 

• I barked my shin on the coffee table.