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Multiple meaning words

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 45mins

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Class
Date
1.
Based on this dictionary entry, which of the following sentences matches this meaning of the word "bark"?
a)
The pine tree's bark was sticky with sap. 
b)
That dog's bark is worse than his bite. 
c)
I barked my shin on the coffee table. 
2.
I turned on the light so I could see better.
a)
The feather was very light.
b)
She wore light colors because it was going to be a hot day.
c)
There is only one light in the livingroom.
3.
Will you check my answers for me?
a)
Mom wrote a check for the fieldtrip.
b)
I will check and see if the cat is in the house.
c)
If you get a check it means the answer is wrong.
4.
What does plot mean in this sentence?

In the movie, a group of criminals plot to steal a valuable painting.
a)
to make a plan
b)
a piece of land
c)
the main events in a story
5.
What does charm mean in this sentence?

Peter can quickly charm everyone in a room, even grumpy people he doesn't know!
a)
a small object worn on a necklace or bracelet
b)
to attract or please greatly
6.
What does exhaust mean in this sentence?
Mrs. Peterson's repair shop on the outskirts of town always smells like exhaust.
a)
to make someone tired
b)
the gases produced by a car
7.
What does dial mean in this sentence?

If you have any questions, dial the number at the bottom of the screen.
a)
a knob on an electronic device
b)
to enter a telephone number to make a call
8.
Amy used  pencil to write in her log.
a)
a cut length of wood
b)
a written record
c)
to cut down trees
9.
After the doctor cleans the cut on Ted's leg, she will dress  the wound.
a)
piece of clothing with a skirt
b)
to put on clothes
c)
to apply medicine or bandages or both
d)
to make something fancy
10.
I saw a wave of ducks flying south.
a)
to move back and forth
b)
water swell caused by wind or gravity
c)
large group of people or animals
11.
Fill in the correct word: 
As I went up, each ______ seemed longer and longer. 
a)
stair
b)
steer
c)
stare
d)
seem
12.
Fill in the correct word: 
He got down on one knee and asked, "Will you _____ me?" 
a)
merry
b)
mary
c)
marry 
13.
Fill in the correct word: 
I want to _____ lemonade with Jesse. 
a)
sell
b)
cell
c)
seel
d)
peel
14.
Fill in the correct word: 
Do you know ______ from wrong? 
a)
write
b)
right
15.
Fill in the correct word: 
Do you have five _____? 
a)
sense
b)
since
c)
cents
d)
sins
16.
Alexandra solved the complicated math problem in a novel way.

What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence above? 
a)
ancient
b)
fiction
c)
new
d)
book
17.
What's the meaning of the red word as it is used in the sentence?
We visited a national park in Arizona, where we drove along roads that went through towering mountains. 
a)
area of natural land
b)
to bring to a stop and leave temporarily
18.
What's the meaning of the red word as it is used in the sentence?
Dad checked to see if the ice was stable enough for us to skate on. 
a)
not likely to change or fail
b)
a place where horses are kept
19.
What's the meaning of the red word as it is used in the sentence?
At the beach, you might sit on the sand, read a book, and watch for the flukes of passing whales. 
a)
tiny grains of stone and shell
b)
what you do to make wood smooth
20.

Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word:

The campers made a fire to cook their hot dogs.

a)

Burning to produce heat, light, and flames

b)

Tell someone they lost a job

c)

Put into a kiln to make (pottery) hard

21.

Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word.

Micah asked Jenny to bear with him as he told a long drawn out story about some random weekend adventure.

a)

something difficult to do or deal with

b)

to produce fruit

c)

large heavy mammals of America and Eurasia that have long shaggy hair

d)

to hold up

22.

Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word:

The farmer added a final post to the fence.

a)

To list something for others to view

b)

To mail something

c)

A wooden pole

23.

Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word:

When the cat wants inside, he will paw at the door.

a)

An animal's foot

b)

To scratch or hit

24.

Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word.

He has so much drive that in an hour he is able to do more work than most people can do in a day.

a)

road or avenue for cars or other vehicles

b)

to operate a vehicle, such as a car

c)

a short trip

d)

energy; force; strength

25.

Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word.

I saw a wave of ducks flying south.

a)

to move back and forth

b)

water swell caused by wind or gravity

c)

large group of people or animals