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Multiple meaning word

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 14mins

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Class
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1.

Which definition BEST fits the meaning of the word firm as it is used in the sentence?

Kamal wants to join his father’s firm.

a)

to make something solid

b)

strong

c)

business

2.

Josie was sad when she noticed the huge amount of litter by the side of the road.


Based on its context in the sentence above, what is the meaning of the word litter?

a)

baby animals

b)

garbage

c)

a small boy

3.

The walls of the fortress were not strong enough to block the attacking army.


In the sentence above, the word block means

a)

a length of houses.

b)

to stop the movement of.

c)

a piece of wood

4.

She took a trip to Florida.

a)

to fall

b)

journey

5.

A thief tried to pick Shawn's pocket, but Shawn suddenly moved away.

a)

to choose or select

b)

to pull apart into small pieces

c)

to steal the contents of

6.

When the coach gets her award, the players will cheer and stamp their feet. What is meant by the word stamp here:

a)

a piece of paper used to ship mail

b)

to stomp one's feet on the ground

7.

Glenn Mills saw that his team was struggling. Here saw means:

a)

a metal tool to cut wood

b)

to look at or view

8.

The teacher checked the roll before starting her class. Here roll means:

a)

a list of people in a class

b)

a round sweet cake

9.

He has turned two.Here turned means:

a)

become

b)

change direction

10.

Ms. Sumeira is my current English teacher .Here current means:

a)

happening now

b)

moving water

11.
Amy used  pencil to write in her log.
a)
a cut length of wood
b)
a written record
c)
to cut down trees
12.
What does fast mean in this sentence?
After the big picnic lunch, Bob declared he would fast for a week.
a)
speedy
b)
unchanging, as fast colors
c)
to go without food
13.

What does ring mean in this sentence?

Wendy took off her ring before she washed the dishes.

a)

a piece of jewelry

b)

the sound a phone makes

c)

a metal circle that people can juggle