WorksheetsMultiple Meaning Words
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 37mins
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Date
1.
What does exhaust mean in this sentence?
Mrs. Peterson's repair shop on the outskirts of town always smells like exhaust.
Mrs. Peterson's repair shop on the outskirts of town always smells like exhaust.
a)
to make someone tired
b)
the gases produced by a car
2.
What does peer mean in this sentence?
Yin is my peer, but she looks much younger than I do.
Yin is my peer, but she looks much younger than I do.
a)
someone of the same age
b)
to look closely or curiously
3.
What does plot mean in this sentence?
In the movie, a group of criminals plot to steal a valuable painting.
In the movie, a group of criminals plot to steal a valuable painting.
a)
to make a plan
b)
a piece of land
c)
the main events in a story
4.
What does cloak mean in this sentence?
The weather report says that thick, gray fog will cloak the entire city.
The weather report says that thick, gray fog will cloak the entire city.
a)
a loose outer garment; a cape
b)
to cover or hide
5.
What does bolt mean in this sentence?
Elaine pulled back the rusty bolt, and the heavy door slowly opened.
Elaine pulled back the rusty bolt, and the heavy door slowly opened.
a)
a flash of lightning
b)
to run away
c)
a sliding bar used to fasten a door
d)
to run very fast
6.
Choose the word whose meaning fits both sentences:
* I asked him not to ____________ the glass.
* It looks like there is only one _________ left.
* I asked him not to ____________ the glass.
* It looks like there is only one _________ left.
a)
drink
b)
cup
c)
drop
d)
break
7.
Choose the word whose meaning fits both sentences:
* I wish you wouldn't _______ your voice.
* How much money did we __________ for our new club?
* I wish you wouldn't _______ your voice.
* How much money did we __________ for our new club?
a)
lower
b)
raise
c)
spend
d)
collect
8.
Choose the word whose meaning fits both sentences:
* We can use this _______ to measure that table.
* A new ________ was elected by the people to govern their country.
* We can use this _______ to measure that table.
* A new ________ was elected by the people to govern their country.
a)
yardstick
b)
king
c)
ruler
d)
president
9.
Choose the word whose meaning fits both sentences:
* A statement should be followed by a ___________.
* The class ________ seemed to pass slowly.
* A statement should be followed by a ___________.
* The class ________ seemed to pass slowly.
a)
period
b)
question mark
c)
time
d)
decade
10.
Choose the word whose meaning fits both sentences:
* Gasoline, oil, and diesel fuel are all __________ from petroleum.
* Mrs. Dupont came from an old and _________ family.
* Gasoline, oil, and diesel fuel are all __________ from petroleum.
* Mrs. Dupont came from an old and _________ family.
a)
wealthy
b)
made
c)
refined
d)
established
11.
Choose the word whose meaning fits both sentences:
* You should always _______ an agreement with a handshake.
* Be sure you _____ the plastic storage bag, so it won't leak.
* You should always _______ an agreement with a handshake.
* Be sure you _____ the plastic storage bag, so it won't leak.
a)
seal
b)
clamp
c)
use
d)
fill
12.
Nail: (n) A small metal spike with a broad flat head, typically driven into wood with a hammer.
a)
In order to attach the picture to the wall, Sampson had to nail it in place.
b)
Officer Montgomery was able to nail the suspect after chasing her three blocks on foot.
13.
Jam: (v) To squeeze or pack tightly into a space.
a)
They want to jam at the concert last night, but they weren't invited.
b)
Mom wanted to bring so many clothes, she had to jam them all into her suitcase.
14.
Bolt: (n) A flash of lightning leaving a jagged line across the sky.
a)
The bolt came down at such an angle, it electrocuted me on my porch.
b)
The bolt came loose, causing the porch to become unstable.
15.
Pool: (v) To share things for the benefit of others.
a)
Jonah and Kyra wanted to pool their money together in order to buy the video game they both wanted.
b)
James was doing so well at pool, he was on a winning streak of 8 games.
16.
Season: (v) Add salt, pepper, herbs, and spices to food.
a)
My favorite season begins in October.
b)
I wanted to season the steak just right before cooking.
17.
Novel: (adj) New or unusual in an interesting way.
a)
We finished the novel right before Fall Break.
b)
Jaqueline shared her novel idea with us she was going to use in the Science Fair.
18.
After feeling a cool draft while sitting in her recliner, Kaya called an expert in to take a look.
a)
A current of cool air in a room or confined space.
b)
A preliminary version of a piece of writing.
19.
The squash had to be harvested before the first frost of the season.
a)
Crush or squeeze with force.
b)
An edible gourd.
20.
The current information being handed out in the meeting goes against information they previously presented.
a)
Belonging to the present time.
b)
Body of water or air moving in a definite direction.
21.
Because of all the years Shelley harbored her feelings of anger, she became a very bitter person.
a)
Give a home or shelter to.
b)
To keep in one's mind, especially secretly.
22.
Nail: (n) A small metal spike with a broad flat head, typically driven into wood with a hammer.
a)
In order to attach the picture to the wall, Sampson had to nail it in place.
b)
Officer Montgomery was able to nail the suspect after chasing her three blocks on foot.
23.
Jam: (v) To squeeze or pack tightly into a space.
a)
They want to jam at the concert last night, but they weren't invited.
b)
Mom wanted to bring so many clothes, she had to jam them all into her suitcase.
24.
Pool: (v) To share things for the benefit of others.
a)
Jonah and Kyra wanted to pool their money together in order to buy the video game they both wanted.
b)
James was doing so well at pool, he was on a winning streak of 8 games.
25.
Bolt: (n) A flash of lightning leaving a jagged line across the sky.
a)
The bolt came down at such an angle, it electrocuted me on my porch.
b)
The bolt came loose, causing the porch to become unstable.
26.
Novel: (adj) New or unusual in an interesting way.
a)
We finished the novel right before Fall Break.
b)
Jaqueline shared her novel idea with us she was going to use in the Science Fair.
27.
The current information being handed out in the meeting goes against information they previously presented.
a)
Belonging to the present time.
b)
Body of water or air moving in a definite direction.
28.
Choose the word whose meaning fits both sentences:
* I wish you wouldn't _______ your voice.
* How much money did we __________ for our new club?
* I wish you wouldn't _______ your voice.
* How much money did we __________ for our new club?
a)
lower
b)
raise
c)
spend
d)
collect
29.
Mary's boss told her that she would need to change or she would get fired. She couldn't even count out correct change for customers.
The underlined word means...
a)
To exchange one thing for another
b)
To make different
c)
Money owed
30.
Mark needed more lead for his pencil so his teacher lead him to the school supply storage room.
The underlined word means...
a)
To bring or to show
b)
An important person
c)
The grey tip of a pencil
31.
The kids had to desert their camp in the desert when a rattlesnake came rattling through their tent.
The underlined word means...
a)
A delicious treat
b)
A hot, dry climate
c)
To leave or abandon
32.
What does peer mean in this sentence?
Yin is my peer, but she looks much younger than I do.
Yin is my peer, but she looks much younger than I do.
a)
someone of the same age
b)
to look closely or curiously
33.
What does charm mean in this sentence?
Peter can quickly charm everyone in a room, even grumpy people he doesn't know!
Peter can quickly charm everyone in a room, even grumpy people he doesn't know!
a)
a small object worn on a necklace or bracelet
b)
to attract or please greatly
34.
What does fork mean in this sentence?
Should we take the right or left fork of the road?
Should we take the right or left fork of the road?
a)
something that you eat with
b)
a place where a road branches
c)
a large farm tool
d)
to hand over a possession
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