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Multiple Meaning Words

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The last tooth William last was an eyetooth, but now a bicuspid was loose.

a)

the final one

b)

the previous one

c)

the one that endures

2.

The hamster looked cold, so Shazia decided to line its box with cotton.

a)

to cover the inner surface

b)

a short letter

c)

the straight two-dimensional figure between two points

3.

Pilar loved studying the honeycomb cell, especially when she looked at it with a magnifying glass.

a)

a small part of a living organism

b)

a small compartment

c)

a single room

4.

His singing coach said Brad had perfect pitch, but he thought Brad should work on singing with emotion if he wanted to win the competition.

a)

a ball thrown to a batter

b)

to fall headlong

c)

a musical tone

5.

Mia felt confident with the bat in her hands, and she knew she ran the bases with skill.

a)

a flying mammal

b)

to take a turn at bat

c)

a stick used to hit a baseball

6.

A woodwind player keeps extra reeds handy in case one splits during a concert.

a)

tall grasses

b)

arrows

c)

thin pieces of cane or metal attached to an air opening

7.

Even though the freshly ground coffee smelled delicious, Matt thought it tasted awful.

a)

made into small bits

b)

a basis for a belief

c)

the surface of the earth

8.

The ecology club will plant a tree, and they will encourage others to plant trees too.

a)

dig a hole and place something in it

b)

a flower, tree, or other foliage

c)

a factory

9.

Once the movie was over, it was time to go to bed.

a)

in a position above

b)

finished

c)

to move from a vertical to horizontal position

10.

The featherbed was warm; in addition, it was very light to carry

a)

set fire

b)

a lamp

c)

not heavy

11.

James bought the lean meat from the butcher for his family even though he was a vegetarian.

a)

rest against

b)

containing little fat

c)

little nourishment

12.

Chris always trails behind when we go hiking; similarly, he is always behind in his schoolwork.

a)

paths

b)

follows

c)

lags

13.

The voice teacher had Caroline sing a scale prior to her singing her solo

a)

a machine to measure weight

b)

a graduated series of notes

c)

to climb

14.

David did the right thing when he turned in the wallet even though he felt he had missed an opportunity for instant wealth.

a)

correct

b)

opposite of left

c)

show ownership

15.

Pedro decided to run for student government; however, he did not have support from the principal.

a)

to move legs rapidly

b)

score earned after reaching home plate

c)

to enter an election