Multiple meaning Words

She took a trip to Florida.

• Be careful, or you will trip!
• We planned our trip together.
• I trip over things very often.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

I turned on the light so I could see better.

• The feather was very light.
• She wore light colors because it was going to be a hot day.
• There is only one light in the livingroom.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Will you check my answers for me?

• Mom wrote a check for the fieldtrip.
• I will check and see if the cat is in the house.
• If you get a check it means the answer is wrong.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Mom put money into her bank account.

• A teller works at a bank.
• The river had a very high bank.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The peas were in a can.

• I can do it by myself.
• Can you help me do the dishes?
• Mom gave me a can of peanuts for the party.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Mary likes to come to my house and play with me.

• He starred in our class play.
• I like to play checkers.
• My favorite play is "My Fair Lady."

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Will you show me how to bake a pie?

• I want to show you my new toy.
• I went to a show with dad.
• My favorite television show is on tonight.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The sign said do not enter.

• Please sign your name on the paper.
• Can you sign the word cat?
• I read the sign on the wall.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

I always receive good marks in school.

• The marks on my report card were great!
• My fingers left marks on the glass.
• I have marks on my clothes where the milk spilled on them.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

When I was taking the trash out at night, I saw a bat fly in the air.

• animal

• wooden stick

• tool

• garbage

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CCSS.L.5.5C