Multiple Meaning Words

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What are multiple meaning words?

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Words that have more than one meaning or interpretation.

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Give an example of a multiple meaning word and its meanings.

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The word 'bat': 1) A flying mammal; 2) A piece of sports equipment used in baseball.

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What does the term 'context' refer to in understanding multiple meaning words?

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The circumstances or setting in which a word is used, which helps determine its meaning.

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How can you determine the meaning of a multiple meaning word in a sentence?

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By analyzing the surrounding words and the overall context of the sentence.

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What is a homonym?

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A word that is spelled and pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning.

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What is a homograph?

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A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have a different pronunciation.

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What is a homophone?

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A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have a different spelling.

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Why is understanding multiple meaning words important in reading comprehension?

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It helps readers grasp the intended meaning of texts and enhances overall understanding.

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What is an example of a sentence using a multiple meaning word?

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The 'bark' of the tree was rough, but the dog's 'bark' was loud.

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How can context clues help in understanding multiple meaning words?

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Context clues provide hints or information that can clarify which meaning of a word is being used.