RETEACH

Name:       Date:      

MULTIPLE-MEANING WORDS

Some words have more than one meaning. For instance, the word book can either
mean “a published text,” or “to save.” When you see a multiple-meaning word,
use context clues and the part of speech to determine its meaning.
A. DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence. Then, choose the definition that matches the
meaning of the underlined word. Write the letter of your choice on the line.
1.       “We’ll have to land in this bay,” said the ship’s captain.
A. to catch a fish B. to touch shore
2.       After throwing two foul balls, the pitcher threw a strike.
A. a ball in the correct place B. a slowdown of work
3.       Linda vowed to block the proposal at the town meeting.
A. to keep from sight B. to stop from happening

4.       Steve didn’t understand what he heard, because he didn’t know

the term.
A. a limited period of time B. a word or expression
B. DIRECTIONS: Choose the most appropriate underlined word from Section A to
complete each sentence below. Remember that either of the word’s meanings
can be used.
1. The new building will       our view of the river.
Meaning of Word:      
2. Ms. Travis teaches the class at least one new      
each day.
Meaning of Word:      
3. Declaring a       , the restaurant workers took off their
aprons and walked out the door.
Meaning of Word:      
4. As soon as I       this trout, I will release it.
Meaning of Word:      

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 PRACTICE

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MULTIPLE-MEANING WORDS

A. DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence. Then, write the intended meaning of the
underlined word. Use a dictionary if needed.
1. “Tax rates are a complicated issue,” replied the congresswoman.
Meaning of Word:      
2. Can all the students pack into the auditorium?
Meaning of Word:      
3. After the old dam is torn down, the river will run freely to the ocean.
Meaning of Word:      
4. The miner used a stick to draw a map in the dirt.
Meaning of Word:      
B. DIRECTIONS: Use each of the following words from Practice A in a new sentence.
Use a different meaning from the one used above. Use a dictionary if needed.
1. issue      
2. pack      
3. run      
4. stick      
C. DIRECTIONS: On the lines below, write three sentences for the multiple-meaning
word show. Be sure to change the meaning of the word in each sentence. Use a
dictionary if needed.
     
     
     
     
     
     

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