WORDS WITH MULTIPLE MEANINGS

What is the correct meaning of the word CHECK in the given sentence?

Mom sent a check to the school to pay for my tuition.

• VERB. To look at something carefully

• NOUN. a piece of paper that is used to make a payment to someone using the money in a bank account

• NOUN. a mark made to show that something is done or correct

What is the correct meaning of the word CHECK in the given sentence?

I receive five checks on my quiz, but I still got a failing score.

• verb. to look at something carefully to find mistakes or problems

• noun. a mark that is used to show that something (such an item on a list) has been noted or done

• noun. a piece of paper that is used to make payment to someone using the money in a bank account

What is the meaning of the word CHECK in the given sentence?

Dad checks the battery and the tires of our car before we go for a long drive.

• verb. to look at something carefully to find mistakes or problems

• noun. a mark that is used to show that something (such an item on a list) has been noted or done

• noun. a piece of paper that is used to make payment to someone using the money in a bank account

Encircle the sentence that uses the same definition as the given sentence.

Since Dad has to change the flat tire, he fetched us late from school.

• A long hike can tire anyone.

• My sister never tires of listening to her favorite singer.

• My brother saved up so he can replace the worn-out tires of his bike.

Encircle the sentence that uses the same definition as the given sentence.

The athlete lost a close match against a tough opponent.

• The curtains and carpet are perfect match.

• The soccer match was cancelled due to heavy rains.

• Your socks don’t match.

Write the correct form of the adverb inside the parenthesis.

People are creating garbage (rapidly) ______________________than they used to.

Write the correct form of the adverb inside the parenthesis.

They are throwing away their old things (quickly) ____________ once a new version has come out.

Write the correct form of adverb inside the parenthesis.

With online shopping, they can buy new goods (easily) _____________ than before.

Write the correct form of adverb inside the the parenthesis.

My grandmother said that in the past people treated their belongings (carefully) ______________ than they do now.

Write the correct form of adverb inside the parenthesis.

She said that she (carefully) ____________ repairs her old clothes and shoes so that she doesn’t have to buy new ones.