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Multiple meaning words Q39

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

My family went on a ___________ to Florida.

If you aren’t careful, you might ________ on the carpet.

a)

fall

b)

run

c)

slip

d)

trip

2.

The ______ on t.v. was very funny. I laughed out loud!

Could you please _______ me the correct answer?

a)

person

b)

show

c)

give

d)

dog

3.

My brother asked if he ________ play outside.

I opened a _________ of corn for the recipe.

a)

can

b)

fast

c)

go

d)

box

4.

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.

a)

use

b)

burn

c)

mark

d)

color

5.

Which sentence uses the word left in the same way it is used here:

I left my homework at home.

a)

I turned left at the stop sign

b)

I grabbed the apple that I left on the table.

c)

I used my left hand.

d)

It is not this one.

6.

Which meaning of the word land is the same one used in the sentence below:


The land was the home of many Native Americans.

a)

arrive

b)

catch

c)

earth

d)

rest

7.
Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word:The wolf pack attacked the zebra.
a)
To place clothing and belongings in a suitcase for a trip
b)
A group of animals
c)
To stuff
d)
A bag used to sling over the shoulders and carry books in
8.
Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word:  The duck's bill got caught in the fishing hook.
a)
a note of money owed to someone
b)
a beak
c)
a person's name
d)
to make someone pay for something
9.
Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word:  I like to go to the pool in the summer.
a)
standing water
b)
to gather together
c)
a game played on a table with 8 hard balls
10.
Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word: Spider-man was patient when his friend got angry with him.
a)
someone who is being seen at a doctor's office
b)
quietly waiting for someone
11.

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.

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

12.

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

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

13.

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.

a)

tickle

b)

amuse

c)

lose or misplace

d)

frighten or intimidate

14.

Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet.

To divert is to _______.

a)

change the direction of

b)

look for really high waves

c)

jump into a dry river

d)

look through a telescope

15.

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?

a)

tasting great with vanilla ice cream

b)

helping young feet to grow correctly

c)

showing no careful thought

d)

bringing in a lot of money, or profit

16.

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.

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

17.

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)

a kind of bird that lives by the sea

b)

any food that can be thrown

c)

a good price for a meal

d)

the right to enter

18.

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)

a dishonest act

b)

something ugly

c)

anything that has no value

d)

a copy

19.

[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.

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

20.

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

21.

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

22.

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

23.

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

24.

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

25.

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

26.

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

27.

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

28.

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

29.

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.

30.

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.

31.

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.

32.

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.

33.

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.

34.

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.

35.

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.

36.

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.

37.

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.

38.

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.

39.

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.