Using Context Clues to Define Multiple Meaning Words

Josiah found some wild blueberries growing under a

large tree.

• undisciplined

• in a natural state

• enthusiastic

• out of control

The family saw the park workers light the tallest tree in

the park with beautiful Christmas lights.

• pale in color

• set down after flying

• not wearing very much

• turn on with electricity

Team One fished from the bow of the boat, and Team

Two fished from the stern.

• the front of a boat or ship

• bend the upper body forward in greeting

• a knot tied in an attractive way

• a weapon used for shooting arrows

Lucinda wore a beautiful bow in her hair.

• the front part of a boat or ship

• a weapon used for shooting arrows

• a knot tied in an attractive way

• bend the upper part of the body forward in

  greeting

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

• set down after flying

• pale in color

• not weighing very much

• turn on with electricity

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

newspaper.

• to guard something

• be on the lookout for danger

• a small portable clock worn on the wrist

• stay informed about events

Amy likes to watch cartoons.

• to guard something

• be on the lookout for danger

• to view something

• stay informed about events

After working all day, Austin was exhausted.

• study thoroughly in every detail

• use something completely up

• tired

• waste

Max is wild about his mom’s pancakes!

• enthusiastic

• in a natural state

• undisciplined

• out of control

Mom drove her car down the exit ramp and onto the

frontage road.

• a way out of a building

• to leave the stage in a play

• to go away

• the place for a car to leave the interstate

  highway