Multimeaning Words Mastery Quiz

What does the word "bark" mean in the following sentence: The rough bark of the tree scraped my arm as I climbed it.

• The sound a dog makes

• The outer covering of a tree

• A command to be quiet

• A small ship

In the sentence "He decided to address the issue directly," what does "address" mean?

• To write someone's location on an envelope

• To speak to someone

• To direct one's attention to something

• A place where someone lives

Choose the meaning of "lead" as used in the sentence: "She had the skills to lead the team to victory."

• A type of metal

• To guide or direct

• An example for others to follow

• A clue

What does "left" mean in the sentence: "After the party, there was nothing left in the fridge."

• The opposite of right

• To depart from a place

• Remaining

• Past tense of leave

In the context of "The judge will sentence the criminal tomorrow," what does "sentence" mean?

• A group of words that expresses a complete thought

• To declare a punishment

• To form a coherent statement

• A mathematical proposition

Choose the correct meaning of "date" in the sentence: "They went on a date to the movies."

• A sweet fruit

• A particular day of the month or year

• A social or romantic appointment or engagement

• To mark with a date

What does "spring" mean in the sentence: "The flowers bloom in spring."

• A leap or jump

• A source of water

• The season after winter

• A coil that can be stretched or compressed

In the sentence "He could barely contain his excitement," what does "contain" mean?

• To hold or include within its volume or area

• To restrain or control

• To compete against

• To make up or constitute

Choose the meaning of "crane" as used in the sentence: "She had to crane her neck to see the stage."

• A large bird

• A machine for lifting heavy objects

• To stretch out one's body or neck in order to see something

• A type of construction equipment

What does "match" mean in the sentence: "They were a perfect match for each other."

• A short, thin piece of wood or cardboard used to ignite a fire

• A contest or game

• Two people or things that are very similar or compatible

• To correspond or agree