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Multiple Meanings

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 24mins

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Class
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1.

What does the underlined word mean in the following sentence?

Let's tackle this difficult problem together.

a)

to throw someone to the ground

b)

equipment used for fishing

c)

to deal with or take on

2.

In which sentence does "league" mean the same as it does in the sentence below?

This soccer league is for players under the age of 12.

a)

I think Tran and Fran are in league together.

b)

The coral reef is one league out to sea.

c)

Which baseball league does Kurt play in?

3.

What does the underlined word mean in the following sentence?

Did you note that Kim was wearing the same dress as you?

a)

a short letter or message

b)

to observe or notice

c)

a musical tone

4.

Which word fits in both sentences?

The track __________ starts at noon.

The students were excited to __________ their new teacher.

a)

race

b)

meet

c)

laps

5.

In which sentence does "shake" mean the same as it does in the sentence below?

Shake the bottle before opening it.

a)

Cal had a shake with his burger and fries.

b)

I would like to shake hands with the mayor.

c)

Be careful not to shake the fragile package!

6.

In which sentence does "face" mean the same as it does in the sentence below?

Gilberto made a funny face at us.

a)

Please face the front of the classroom.

b)

Why does Jamie have such a sad face today?

c)

Jonah didn't want to face the problem.

7.

In which sentence does "pick" mean the same as it does in the sentence below?

Let's go pick some apples from the tree.

a)

Audrey likes to pick flowers in the springtime.

b)

Suzi needs a new pick for her guitar.

c)

Who should I pick for the softball team?

8.

In which sentence does "deck" mean the same as it does in the sentence below?

Lucy's house has a deck in the backyard.

a)

We need a deck of cards to play "Old Maid."

b)

Let's lie out on the deck and get some sun.

c)

The pool is on the top deck of the cruise ship.

9.

In which sentence does "bill" mean the same as it does in the sentence below?

My telephone bill came in the mail today.

a)

The duck caught the food in its bill.

b)

Coach Wilson paid the whole team's restaurant bill.

c)

LeShawn pulled out a ten-dollar bill.

10.

In which sentence does "block" mean the same as it does in the sentence below?

The block of ice slowly melted.

a)

Debi ran around the block three times.

b)

A traffic jam can block a city street for hours.

c)

The statue was carved from a solid block of wood.

11.

In which sentence does "press" mean the same as it does in the sentence below?

Make sure not to press the red button!

a)

The governor spoke to the press about the election.

b)

The dry cleaner will wash and press my shirt.

c)

Press gently on the switch to open the door.

12.

In which sentence does "strike" mean the same as it does in the sentence below?

The umpire called strike three.

a)

The postal worker went on strike.

b)

Carlos threw a perfect strike.

c)

Opal hopes to strike oil on her patch of land.