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Multiple Meaning Words in Context

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

After I spilled ketchup, I hoped no one would see this spot on my shirt.

a)

The time for a television program

b)

A mark or stain

c)

A particular place

d)

A piece of paper money

2.

The gray trunk that grabbed the leaves was very rough looking

a)

The main stem of a tree

b)

A large sturdy box or chest for holding or transporting clothes or other items

c)

A compartment in the back of a car

d)

The long, flexible nose of an elephant

3.

Our puppy got loose ran around the block, forcing us to drive around the neighborhood looking for him.

a)

A building toy

b)

To obstruct someone or something, usually by putting obstacles in the way

c)

To sketch or outline roughly

d)

A small section of a city or town

4.

Please sign here for the package.

a)

to write a signature

b)

an indication

c)

to make a signal

d)

a notice that is displayed or posted for the public

5.

There was a huge tank for the water.

a)

An armored combat vehicle with a cannon, machine guns, and caterpillar tread

b)

To do poorly (fail)

c)

A large receptacle for holding a liquid or gas

d)

A type of shirt

6.

We thought the chest would be full of gold, but it was empty.

a)

The front part of the body from the neck to the stomach

b)

A piece of furniture with drawers

c)

A box with a lid for safekeeping valuables

d)

A small cabinet, especially one hung on the wall, for keeping things like medicine

7.

The noise from the middle school band made her head hurt.

a)

A group of performing musicians

b)

A group of people living outside the law

c)

A thin, flat strip of material for binding

d)

A plain or simple ring

8.

Since it was winter time, it was cold outside.

a)

Not affectionate or friendly

b)

Without prior notice or preparation, abruptly

c)

A sickness with sneezing, sore throat, coughing, etc.

d)

A low temperature, lack of warmth

9.

When Mr. Gomez was grading papers, his pen ran out of ink.

a)

To write something

b)

An instrument for writing or drawing with ink

c)

A small enclosure for animals

d)

A female swan

10.

When we took our whole family to the fancy restaurant, we ran up a big bill.

a)

A piece of paper money worth a specific amount

b)

A draft of a law

c)

A statement of money owed

d)

The beak part of a bird

11.

That spot is where I usually sit.

a)

The time for a television program

b)

A mark or stain

c)

A particular place

d)

A piece of paper money

12.

To get to the top of the tree, you'll have to start by climbing the trunk.

a)

The main stem of a tree

b)

A large sturdy box or chest for holding or transporting clothes or other items

c)

A compartment in the back of a car

d)

The long, flexible nose of an elephant

13.

After mom went shopping, we helped take the groceries out of the trunk.

a)

The main stem of a tree

b)

A large sturdy box or chest for holding or transporting clothes or other items

c)

A compartment in the back of a car

d)

The long, flexible nose of an elephant

14.

Stack that block on the top to make a castle.

a)

A building toy

b)

To obstruct someone or something, usually by putting obstacles in the way

c)

To sketch or outline roughly

d)

A small section of a city or town

15.

We were about to score another goal, but the other team's goalie blocked the shot.

a)

A building toy

b)

To obstruct someone or something, usually by putting obstacles in the way

c)

To sketch or outline roughly

d)

A small section of a city or town

16.

The sign says "No Trespassing".

a)

to write a signature

b)

an indication

c)

to make a signal

d)

a notice that is displayed or posted for the public

17.

The Deaf man signed to his interpreter.

a)

to write a signature

b)

an indication

c)

to make a signal

d)

a notice that is displayed or posted for the public

18.

Jane put on her swimming suit, but when the dark clouds appeared, she considered them a sign that she shouldn't go to the pool today.

a)

to write a signature

b)

an indication

c)

to make a signal

d)

a notice that is displayed or posted for the public

19.

During the war, the soldiers watched for enemies as they drove the tank down the street.

a)

An armored combat vehicle with a cannon, machine guns, and caterpillar tread

b)

To do poorly (fail)

c)

A large receptacle for holding a liquid or gas

d)

A type of shirt

20.

When I didn't study for any of my finals, my grades tanked.

a)

An armored combat vehicle with a cannon, machine guns, and caterpillar tread

b)

To do poorly (fail)

c)

A large receptacle for holding a liquid or gas

d)

A type of shirt

21.

After the rescue crew pulled the man out of the water, they pushed on his chest during CPR.

a)

The front part of the body from the neck to the stomach

b)

A piece of furniture with drawers

c)

A box with a lid for safekeeping valuables

d)

A small cabinet, especially one hung on the wall, for keeping things like medicine

22.

Robin Hood and his band of merry men stole from the rich and gave to the poor.

a)

A group of performing musicians

b)

A group of people living outside the law

c)

A thin, flat strip of material for binding

d)

A plain or simple ring

23.

Since it was little too big, his wedding band slipped off when he reached into the bag.

a)

A group of performing musicians

b)

A group of people living outside the law

c)

A thin, flat strip of material for binding

d)

A plain or simple ring

24.

She took some medicine for her cold.

a)

Not affectionate or friendly

b)

Without prior notice or preparation, abruptly

c)

A sickness with sneezing, sore throat, coughing, etc.

d)

A low temperature, lack of warmth

25.

Mr. Brown never smiled at the students and was known for his cold personality.

a)

Not affectionate or friendly

b)

Without prior notice or preparation, abruptly

c)

A sickness with sneezing, sore throat, coughing, etc.

d)

A low temperature, lack of warmth