Choosing Appropriate Meaning of Words with Multiple Meanings

Directions: Read each sentence below and notice that italicized word. Find the entry
that tells what the word means. Write 1 or 2 on the line provided.

make

1. to begin an action
2. manner of construction
_________1. Mikey and Tommy make good kites.

_________2. The make of their kites is strong and beautiful.

branch

1. part of a tree
3. a section, department, or
division of an organization

_________3. Can you name the three branches of our government?

_________4. The branch of the tree bends dangerously due to Mikey’s weight.

guide

1. one who leads

2. to manage or direct

__________5. Tommy held the other end of the kire to guide it upward.

__________6. Since Tommy was new in the place, Mikey served as his guide.

drop

1. a quantity of fluid
2. abandon or give up

___________7. The sickly biy had to drop his subjects this school year.

___________8. The drop of blood was seen on the floor.