Understanding Multiple Meaning Words

The video tutorial introduces the concept of words with multiple meanings in the English language. It explains the importance of understanding these words to improve reading comprehension. The tutorial provides examples using the words 'fly', 'bank', and 'run', demonstrating how context clues can help determine the correct meaning in different sentences. The video concludes with a summary and information about additional practice materials available for students.

Why is it important to learn about words with multiple meanings?

• To improve spelling skills

• To write more creatively

• To better understand what we read

• To learn new vocabulary

What is one meaning of the word 'fly'?

• A type of fruit

• An insect

• A musical instrument

• A type of dance

In the sentence 'We watch the leaves fly through the air,' what does 'fly' mean?

• To soar through the air

• To move quickly

• To be annoying

• To disappear

What is the second meaning of 'fly' discussed in the lesson?

• A superhero

• A type of dance

• An insect

• A type of bird

Which sentence uses 'fly' in the same way as 'We watch the leaves fly through the air'?

• The fly buzzed around the room.

• The kite flies high in the sky.

• The pilot flies the plane.

• The bird flies south for the winter.

What is one possible meaning of the word 'bank'?

• A type of clothing

• A musical note

• A type of tree

• A place to store money

In the sentence 'The turtles crawled up on the bank of the river,' what does 'bank' mean?

• A type of animal

• A financial institution

• A pile of sand

• The edge of a waterway

Which of the following is NOT a meaning of the word 'bank'?

• To keep money in a bank

• A type of fish

• The edge of a waterway

• A place to keep money

What is the correct meaning of 'bank' in the sentence 'The turtles crawled up on the bank of the river'?

• A type of animal

• A pile of sand

• The edge of a waterway

• A financial institution

Which of the following is a meaning of the word 'run'?

• To sleep

• To operate or function

• To walk slowly

• To jump high