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Multiple Meaning Words #2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Lee's sister loved to play jokes on him and kid him about his hair.


The underlined word means . . .

a)

a baby goat

b)

a young child

c)

to tease about something

2.

The tiger was about to spring out of the grass in order to catch its prey.


The underlined word means . . .

a)

one of the four seasons

b)

a metal coil

c)

jump up suddenly

3.

The children performed a play in the pavilion at the park.


The underlined word means . . .

a)

to do something fun and amusing

b)

to participate in a game

c)

a show or performance

4.

The turtles crawled up on the bank of the river.


The underlined word means . . .

a)

the place to keep money

b)

to count on something

c)

the edge of a waterway

5.

Please sign the bottom of your painting.


The underlined word means . . .

a)

to write one's name

b)

a poster or advertisement

c)

to communicate with someone using sign language

6.

I need more space in order to complete my project.


The underlined word means . . .

a)

the universe beyond earth's atmosphere

b)

a small gap between words

c)

an open area

7.

As soon as she turned the handle on the door, the dog charged inside!


The underlined words means . . .

a)

to control

b)

a knob

c)

to touch or grip

8.

Before she could swat it away, the

mosquito bit Amy’s arm.


The underlined word means . . .

a)

a small amount

b)

sank teeth into

c)

a mouthpiece for a horse

9.

I went to the spring to get a bucket of fresh water.


The underlined word means . . .

a)

to rise or leap into the air

b)

a season between winter and summer

c)

a place where water wells up from the ground

10.

duck: to stoop or bend


In which sentence does the word, duck, have the same meaning?

a)

Dad had to duck to get through the tree house door.

b)

The duck floated quietly in the shade next to the edge of the lake.

c)

I accidentally split my pants and had to walk like a duck back to the car.

11.

bat: a flying mammal


In which sentence does the word, bat , have the same meaning?

a)

One more player, and it’s my turn at bat.

b)

Let’s bat a few ideas around before we decide what to do.

c)

Just before sunset, a bat circled our yard and feasted on mosquitoes.

12.

monkey: to fidget with


In which sentence does the word, monkey, have the same meaning?

a)

A spider monkey does not have eight legs, but it does have really long legs.

b)

Don’t monkey with the TV remote!

c)

Dad was singing and dancing around and making a monkey of himself.

13.

The trunk was filled with valuable belongings.


In which sentence does the word, trunk, have the same meaning?

a)

The trunk of the tree was very wide.

b)

The elephant swung it's trunk to the side.

c)

The latch on the trunk was broken and the lid would not stay closed.

14.

hound: a type of dog that is famous for being able to find things by using it's sense of smell


In which sentence does the word, hound, have the same meaning?

a)

Don’t hound your mother by arguing when she is driving.

b)

The police hound quickly led officers to what they were searching for.

c)

My little brother always seems to hound me when my friends are around.

15.

The weather becomes warmer in the spring.


In which sentence does the word, spring, have the same meaning?

a)

The soccer player will spring into the air to head the ball.

b)

Flowers begin to bloom during the spring.

c)

The spring went "boing" as it flew out of the pen.

16.

She took a trip to Florida.


In which sentence does the word, trip, have the same meaning?

a)

Be careful, or you will trip!

b)

We planned our trip together.

c)

I trip over things very often.

17.

I turned on the light, so I could see better.


In which sentence does the word, light, have the same meaning?

a)

The feather was very light.

b)

She wore a light blue and light purple striped dress.

c)

There is only one light in the living room.

18.

Will you check my answers for me?


In which sentence does the word, check , have the same meaning?

a)

Mom wrote a check to pay for my field trip.

b)

I will check to see if the cat is in the house.

c)

Be sure to sign your name on the check.

19.

Will you open the can of peas?


In which sentence does the word, can, have the same meaning?

a)

I can do it by myself.

b)

Can you help me do the dishes?

c)

Mom bought a can of peanuts at the store.

20.

Emily wasn't sure which kind of apples to buy for apple pie.


In which sentence does the word, kind, have the same meaning?

a)

Which kind of jelly bean is your favorite?

b)

He is kind to everyone he meets.

c)

It is important to treat others in a kind way.