Multiple-Meaning Words

The word "convention" has more than one meaning. Choose the correct definition for "convention" as it is used in the following sentence:

The members of the convention met to vote on the new charter.

• a large, formal meeting of representatives or delegates to discuss and act on particular matters of common concern

• an agreement between states for regulation of matters affecting all of them

• a usual or accepted way of behaving, especially in social situations

• a standard or customary device, structure, premise, style, etc., used in literature, music, or the arts

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The word "quartered" has more than one meaning. Choose the correct definition for "quartered" as it is used in the following sentence:

No one wanted to have soldiers quartered in their homes.

• divided into four parts

• given housing or shelter

• ranged over or traversed (an area) in every direction

• moved at an angle

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The word "confirm" has more than one meaning. Choose the correct definition for "confirm" as it is used in the following sentence:

Can you confirm that this is your book?

• to establish the truth, accuracy, validity, or genuineness of; corroborate; verify

• to make valid or binding by some formal or legal act; sanction; ratify.

• to make firm or more firm; add strength to; settle or establish firmly.

• to strengthen (a person) in habit, resolution, opinion, etc..

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The word "conviction" has more than one meaning. Choose the correct definition for "conviction" as it is used in the following sentence:

The mother never faltered in her conviction that her son would one day be very successful.

• the act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law

• the final judgment entered against a defendant after a finding of guilt

• a strong persuasion or belief

• the state of being convinced of error or compelled to admit the truth

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The word "establish" has more than one meaning. Choose the correct definition for "establish" as it is used in the following sentence:

The results of the experiment established the hypothesis as correct.

• set up (an organization, system, or set of rules) on a firm or permanent basis.

• achieve permanent acceptance or recognition for

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  show (something) to be true or certain by determining the facts

• to bring into existence

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The word "supplement" has more than one meaning. Choose the correct definition for "supplement" as it is used in the following sentence:

Many teachers work a second job to supplement their income.

• 1. something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.

• a part added to a book, document, etc., to supply additional or later information, correct errors, or the like.

• the quantity by which an angle or an arc falls short of 180° or a semicircle.

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CCSS.L.5.5C