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Multiple Meaning Words Practice Sheet #1

Directions: Read the underlined word in each sentence. Circle the letter of the sentence in which the word
has the same meaning as in the original sentence.
1. She took a trip to Florida. 5. Mom put money into her bank account.

A. Be careful, or you will trip! A. A teller works at a bank.

B. We planned our trip together. B. The river had a very high bank.

C. I trip over things very often.

2. I turned on the light so I could see better. 6. Mary likes to come to my house and play with me.

A. The feather was very light. A. He starred in our class play.

B. She wore light colors because B. I like to play checkers.

it was going to be a hot day.
C. My favorite play is "My Fair Lady."
C. There is only one light in the livingroom.

3. Will you check my answers for me? 7. The peas were in a can.

A. Mom wrote a check for the fieldtrip. A. I can do it by myself.

B. I will check and see if the cat is B. Can you help me do the dishes?
in the house.
C. Mom gave me a can of peanuts for the party.
C. If you get a check it means the answer is
wrong.

4. Will you show me how to bake a pie? 8. The sign said do not enter.

A. I want to show you my new toy. A. Please sign your name on the paper.

B. I went to the show with dad. B. Can you sign the word cat?

C. My favorite television show is on tonight. C. I read the sign on the wall.

9. I have a new watch. 10. I always receive good marks in school.

A. Did you watch me jump rope? A. The marks on my report card were great!

B. My watch is lost. B. My fingers left marks on the glass.

C. I don't watch many television shows! C. I have marks on my clothes where the milk spilled

on them.

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 Multiple Meaning Words Practice Sheet #2
Directions: Read the underlined word in each sentence. Circle the letter of the sentence in which the word
has the same meaning as in the original sentence.
1. He told a joke that was very funny. 5. What kind of animal is that?

A. Please don't joke around. Be serious! A. She had a different kind of pencil than mine.

B. I have heard that joke before. B. My grandmother is a very kind person.

C. That was a kind thing for you to do!

6. The teacher asked us not to talk.

2. She read a story to me.
A. The author gave a book talk.
A. We live in a two story house.
B. I will talk to him about it.
B. The library is on the third story.
C. Mom had a talk with my sister and me.
C. The Three Little Pigs is a story.

7. She played a flute in the band.

3. The dog will bark if you come to the door.
A. The orange band in the rainbow is my favorite.
A. I love chocolate almond bark.
B. She wore a band in her hair.
B. Cats don't bark, they meow.
C. The band played my favorite song.
C. The cat sharpened its claws on the tree bark.

8. The bird is my pet.

4. I need to file my papers in the folder.
A. I love my pet dog.
A. Can you file the letters for me?
B. I like to pet my cat.
B. Mom, can I borrow your nail file?
C. My dog is happy when I pet him.
C. Dad used a file to make the board smooth.

9. I drew a line on the paper. 10. She liked to paint pictures.

A. Please line up - it's time for lunch! A. The paint spilled all over the floor.

B. He wrote his name on the line. B. The marker was the same shade of red as the
paint.
C. I will line my drawer with a soft cloth.
C. Dad will paint the house this summer.