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Multiple Meaning Words Check

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of bore as used in the sentence below?


I don't like doing homework, I know that it will bore me.

a)

calm

b)

tire

c)

excite

d)

help

2.

What is the meaning of greets as used in the sentence below?


He greets me at the doorway each day when I come home from school.

a)

barks

b)

catches

c)

welcomes

d)

surprises

3.

What is the meaning of pronounce as used in the sentence below?


Dr. Seuss used rhyming words because he thought it helped kids pronounce words correctly.

a)

to define

b)

to spell

c)

to say

d)

to learn to write

4.

The baby rabbits were in a heap or pile.


What is the meaning of heap?

a)

a pile

b)

a tree

c)

a bed

d)

a nest

5.

Spring Break is a perfect time to go on a trip as a family. What is the meaning of the word trip?

a)

fall

b)

vacation

c)

location

d)

joke

6.

A ruler decided that the country would have fair laws. What is the meaning of the word ruler?

a)

measuring tool

b)

unit

c)

leader

d)

subject

7.

The grocery bag was light because it was packed with bread and hotdog buns. What is the meaning of the word light?

a)

lamp

b)

not heavy

c)

sunshine

d)

bright

8.

The student replied to the teacher with a witty answer and the class laughed.

a)

funny

b)

mean

c)

word

9.

I looked at my brother with a glare after he broke my toy. What is the meaning of the word glare?

a)

confusing

b)

dirty look

c)

difficult

10.

Fireworks on the 4th of July give off a beautiful glimmer in the sky. What is the meaning of the word glimmer?

a)

glow

b)

bright

c)

look

11.

When we go camping, my father will ignite the fire so we can roast marshmallows. What is the meaning of the word ignite?

a)

start

b)

call

c)

see

12.

He chose to delete the unhealthy foods from his meal and make better choices. What is the meaning of the word delete?

a)

include

b)

make more

c)

remove

13.

My grandpa will doze during television shows he watches when he is tired. What is the meaning of the word doze?

a)

cheer

b)

nap

c)

discuss

14.

The curious puppy emptied the bag while he sniffed around looking for something to chew. What is the meaning of the word curious?

a)

problem

b)

interested

c)

happy

15.

If you can run fast, you should join the running team. What is the meaning of the word can?

a)

container

b)

bottle

c)

have to

d)

able to

16.

The students who put in the best effort will be included in the celebration. What is the meaning of the word effort?

a)

attitude

b)

hard work

c)

completion

17.

Select the best word to fill in the blank.

a)

hungry

b)

starving

c)

don't click here!

18.

Select the best word to fill in the blank.

a)

tired

b)

exhausted

c)

this option is wrong

19.

Select the best word to fill in the blank.

a)

happy

b)

thrilled

c)

why would you click this one??

20.

Select the best word to fill in the blank.

a)

terrified

b)

scared

c)

obviously the wrong option

21.

Select the best word to fill in the blank.

a)

warm

b)

hot

22.

He took a short nap because he felt a little _______

a)

exhausted

b)

tired