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WorksheetsMultiple meaning words Q39
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 24mins
My family went on a ___________ to Florida.
If you aren’t careful, you might ________ on the carpet.
fall
run
slip
trip
The ______ on t.v. was very funny. I laughed out loud!
Could you please _______ me the correct answer?
person
show
give
dog
My brother asked if he ________ play outside.
I opened a _________ of corn for the recipe.
can
fast
go
box
Joe got a 3rd degree ______ on his arm from the fire.
Randy will only ________ a candle when his mother is
around because he can’t play with matches.
use
burn
mark
color
Which sentence uses the word left in the same way it is used here:
I left my homework at home.
I turned left at the stop sign
I grabbed the apple that I left on the table.
I used my left hand.
It is not this one.
Which meaning of the word land is the same one used in the sentence below:
The land was the home of many Native Americans.
arrive
catch
earth
rest
Jerry Spinelli is the author of over 25 children’s books. Some of his most popular works include Maniac Magee, Stargirl, and Wringer. Most of Spinelli’s characters are around middle-school age. They are often people who stand apart from their peers. For example, in Maniac Magee the main character, Jeffrey, is one of the only characters who rejects the segregation of the town he lives in and makes friends with people of all races. Readers get lost in Spinelli’s vivid writing, which enables them to imagine what it is like to be in the characters’ shoes. Read the following dictionary entry for the word vivid:
vivid adjective. 1. bright, easy to see 2. full of life or freshness 3. creates clear images.
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Alex sat in the bleachers and looked out over the football field. The stands were full of fans. The smell of nachos and hot dogs filled the air. Alex checked his watch. It was almost seven, the game would begin any minute. A man’s voice boomed over the loud speaker. The voice led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance and everyone stood while a woman sang ‘The Star Spangled Banner.” Finally, the announcer introduced the team. The players ran onto the field while the crowd jumped up and let out a hearty cheer.
hearty adjective 1. strong 2. having a large appetite 3. filling or nourishing 4. enthusiastic, full of energy
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In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers.
A daunting task is one that would _______ someone.
tickle
amuse
lose or misplace
frighten or intimidate
Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet.
To divert is to _______.
change the direction of
look for really high waves
jump into a dry river
look through a telescope
Amy was feeling low. Every business she tried lost money or made only pennies a day. Her newest idea was selling chocolate covered baby shoes. She was convinced that it would be a lucrative business. Her friends tried to warn her that it was not a certain road to riches.
What does lucrative mean?
tasting great with vanilla ice cream
helping young feet to grow correctly
showing no careful thought
bringing in a lot of money, or profit
The edge of the gorge
river below rushing by
my heart quickly beats
gorge noun 1. a small area between cliffs, often filled with a small stream 2. the throat 3. a meal where people eat a lot of food verb 4. to eat too much food.
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The owner of the restaurant wouldn’t allow Samantha to walk through the door. “I’m sorry,” she said, “but you started a food fight the last time you were here. You may not have ingress to my restaurant!”
What does “ingress” mean in this selection?
a kind of bird that lives by the sea
any food that can be thrown
a good price for a meal
the right to enter
Don’t feel stupid. Yes, you thought this worthless replica was a valuable work of art. But it even fooled a lot of experts. It certainly looked like the real thing!
A replica is __________.
a dishonest act
something ugly
anything that has no value
a copy
[Miyah walks into the classroom and sits down at her desk. She notices Seth frantically rifling through his backpack and looking worried]
Miyah: Seth, are you ok?
Seth: Shhh! I can’t talk now! [Seth stops looking through his backpack and lays his head down on his desk] Oh no, I think I lost it.
Miyah: What is it? Maybe I can help you.
Seth: I can’t find the permission slip Mrs. Hernandez passed out last week. It’s required that we bring it back if we want to go to the State Park today.
Miyah: Oh. Sorry Seth. [She notices a paper under her desk]. Wait, look Seth!
Seth: [grabs paper from Miyah] My permission slip! It must have fallen out when I wasn’t looking!
Look at the following dictionary entry for the word require:
require verb 1. to need something 2. to demand something
adjective 3. something that must be done according to the law or according to the rules.
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Lee's sister loved to play jokes on him and kid him about his hair.
The underlined word means . . .
a baby goat
a young child
to tease about something
The tiger was about to spring out of the grass in order to catch its prey.
The underlined word means . . .
one of the four seasons
a metal coil
jump up suddenly
The children performed a play in the pavilion at the park.
The underlined word means . . .
to do something fun and amusing
to participate in a game
a show or performance
The turtles crawled up on the bank of the river.
The underlined word means . . .
the place to keep money
to count on something
the edge of a waterway
Please sign the bottom of your painting.
The underlined word means . . .
to write one's name
a poster or advertisement
to communicate with someone using sign language
I need more space in order to complete my project.
The underlined word means . . .
the universe beyond earth's atmosphere
a small gap between words
an open area
As soon as she turned the handle on the door, the dog charged inside!
The underlined words means . . .
to control
a knob
to touch or grip
Before she could swat it away, the
mosquito bit Amy’s arm.
The underlined word means . . .
a small amount
sank teeth into
a mouthpiece for a horse
I went to the spring to get a bucket of fresh water.
The underlined word means . . .
to rise or leap into the air
a season between winter and summer
a place where water wells up from the ground
duck: to stoop or bend
In which sentence does the word, duck, have the same meaning?
Dad had to duck to get through the tree house door.
The duck floated quietly in the shade next to the edge of the lake.
I accidentally split my pants and had to walk like a duck back to the car.
bat: a flying mammal
In which sentence does the word, bat , have the same meaning?
One more player, and it’s my turn at bat.
Let’s bat a few ideas around before we decide what to do.
Just before sunset, a bat circled our yard and feasted on mosquitoes.
monkey: to fidget with
In which sentence does the word, monkey, have the same meaning?
A spider monkey does not have eight legs, but it does have really long legs.
Don’t monkey with the TV remote!
Dad was singing and dancing around and making a monkey of himself.
The trunk was filled with valuable belongings.
In which sentence does the word, trunk, have the same meaning?
The trunk of the tree was very wide.
The elephant swung it's trunk to the side.
The latch on the trunk was broken and the lid would not stay closed.
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?
Don’t hound your mother by arguing when she is driving.
The police hound quickly led officers to what they were searching for.
My little brother always seems to hound me when my friends are around.
The weather becomes warmer in the spring.
In which sentence does the word, spring, have the same meaning?
The soccer player will spring into the air to head the ball.
Flowers begin to bloom during the spring.
The spring went "boing" as it flew out of the pen.
She took a trip to Florida.
In which sentence does the word, trip, have the same meaning?
Be careful, or you will trip!
We planned our trip together.
I trip over things very often.
I turned on the light, so I could see better.
In which sentence does the word, light, have the same meaning?
The feather was very light.
She wore a light blue and light purple striped dress.
There is only one light in the living room.
Will you check my answers for me?
In which sentence does the word, check , have the same meaning?
Mom wrote a check to pay for my field trip.
I will check to see if the cat is in the house.
Be sure to sign your name on the check.
Will you open the can of peas?
In which sentence does the word, can, have the same meaning?
I can do it by myself.
Can you help me do the dishes?
Mom bought a can of peanuts at the store.
Emily wasn't sure which kind of apples to buy for apple pie.
In which sentence does the word, kind, have the same meaning?
Which kind of jelly bean is your favorite?
He is kind to everyone he meets.
It is important to treat others in a kind way.
