Using Context Clues to Define Multiple Meaning Words

Front

Wild (in the context of blueberries)

Back

in a natural state

Front

The family saw the park workers light the tallest tree in the park with beautiful Christmas lights.

Back

turn on with electricity

Front

bow (in the context of fishing from a boat)

Back

the front of a boat or ship

Front

Lucinda wore a beautiful bow in her hair.

Back

a knot tied in an attractive way

Front

light (In his coloring book, little Joey colored the sky light blue.)

Back

pale in color

Front

My dad likes to watch the news on TV and in the newspaper.

Back

stay informed about events

Front

watch Amy likes to watch cartoons.

Back

to view something

Front

After working all day, Austin was exhausted.

Back

tired

Front

wild (Max is wild about his mom’s pancakes!)

Back

enthusiastic

Front

exit Mom drove her car down the exit ramp and onto the frontage road.

Back

the place for a car to leave the interstate highway