Multiple Meaning Words

What does the word "match" mean in the sentence?

Billy used the match to light the camp fire.

• Verb: to fit or go together

• Noun: an object used to start create a flame

Answer explanation

Noun: Billy uses an object (a thing) to start a fire making the word "match" a noun!

What does the word "wind" mean in the sentence?

I will wind my dogs leash around the tree so he does not run away.

• Verb: to wrap something around something else

• Noun: air that is moving

Answer explanation

Verb: the person completes an action by tying (or winding) the leash around the tree.

What does the word "spell" mean in the sentence?

The witch used a spell to turn the prince into a frog.

• Verb: to write letters of a word in the correct order

• Noun: a group of magic words

Answer explanation

Noun: the witch uses a group of words (a thing) to turn the prince into a frog.

What does the word "stand" mean in the sentence?

Nina does ballet, so she can stand on her tip-toes very well.

• verb: to be up on your feet

• noun: an object used to hold another object up

Answer explanation

Verb: Nina completes an action by standing on her toes during ballet.

What does the word "rock" mean in the sentence?

The mother likes to rock the baby to sleep.

• verb: to move back and forth

• noun: a stone

Answer explanation

verb: the mother completes an action while putting the baby to sleep.

What does the word "wind" mean in the sentence?

My kite flew high up high with the wind.

• Verb: to wrap something around something else

• Noun: air that is moving

Answer explanation

Noun: the wind (a thing) carries the kite into the air.

What does the word "match" mean in the sentence?

Sara liked to match with her twin brother.

• Verb: to fit or go together

• Noun: an object used to start create a flame

Answer explanation

Verb: Sara and her twin complete an action by dressing alike.

What does the word "spell" mean in the sentence?

Timmy is learning how to spell words correctly in the 2nd grade.

• Verb: to write letters of a word in the correct order

• Noun: a group of magic words

Answer explanation

Verb: Timmy completes an action by arranging the letters correct in a word.

What does the word "stand" mean in the sentence?

The music teacher uses a stand to read music from during class.

• verb: to be up on your feet

• noun: an object used to hold another object up

Answer explanation

Noun: the teacher uses an object (a thing) to hold his music so he can read from it.

What does the word "rock" mean in the sentence?

The hiker sat on a very large rock to rest during his hike.

• verb: to move back and forth

• noun: a stone

Answer explanation

Noun: the hiker sits on an object (a thing) to rest during his hike.