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Multiple Meaning Words: 

Multiple Meaning Words Grade 4

Multiple Meaning Words are words that have several meanings depending upon how they are used in a sentence. : 

Multiple Meaning Words are words that have several meanings depending upon how they are used in a sentence. We use CONTEXT CLUES to help us figure out which meaning is correct.

Let’s Practice: 

Let’s Practice Read the underlined word in each sentence. Choose the sentence in which the word has the same meaning as in the original sentence. Are you ready?

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1. She took a trip to Florida. A. Be careful, or you will trip! B. We planned our trip together. C. I trip over things very often. The correct answer is B.

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2. I turned on the light so I could see better. A. The feather was very light. B. She wore light colors because it was going to be a hot day. C. There is only one light in the living room. The correct answer is C.

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3. Will you check my answers for me? A. Mom wrote a check for the fieldtrip. B. I will check and see if the cat is in the house. C. If you get a check it means the answer is wrong. The correct answer is B.

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4. Will you show me how to bake a pie? A. I want to show you my new toy. B. I went to the show with dad. C. My favorite television show is on tonight. The correct answer is A.

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5. Mom put money into her bank account. A. A teller works at a bank. B. The river had a very high bank. The correct answer is A.

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6. Mary likes to come to my house and play with me. A. He starred in our class play. B. I like to play checkers. C. My favorite play is "My Fair Lady." The correct answer is B.

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7. The peas were in a can. A. I can do it by myself. B. Can you help me do the dishes? C. Mom gave me a can of peanuts for the party. The correct answer is C.

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8. The sign said do not enter. A. Please sign your name on the paper. B. Can you sign the word cat? C. I read the sign on the wall. The correct answer is C.

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9. I have a new watch. A. Did you watch me jump rope? B. My watch is lost. C. I don't watch many television shows! The correct answer is B.

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10. I always receive good marks in school. A. The marks on my report card were great! B. My fingers left marks on the glass. C. I have marks on my clothes where the milk spilled on them. The correct answer is A.

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Resources http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/mmbb.htm