Multiple Meaning Word Study

Which definition best matches the following sentence: It was plain to everyone but Edward: after all the lying and cheating, he needed to break up with her. 

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Which of the definitions match the sentence below: The father rocked the baby back and forth, trying to get it to sleep. 

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Which definition best matches the following sentence: The passes to King's Dominion were a waste - they postponed the trip so many times, the passes expired. 

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Alex sat in the bleachers and looked out over the football field. The stands were full of fans. The smell of nachos and hot dogs filled the air. Alex checked his watch. It was almost seven, the game would begin any minute. A man’s voice boomed over the loud speaker. The voice led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance and everyone stood while a woman sang ‘The Star Spangled Banner.” Finally, the announcer introduced the team. The players ran onto the field while the crowd jumped up and let out a hearty cheer.

hearty adjective 1. strong 2. having a large appetite 3. filling or nourishing 4. enthusiastic, full of energy

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Knowing that the Greek root "poly" means multiple/many can help us determine the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: The polyglot could speak French, Japanese, Arabic, and English.

• Someone with many different college degrees

• Someone with many nationalities

• Someone born in many different countries

• Someone who knows many languages

What does the word boast mean in the sentence below? Susie does boast about her good grades too much.

• to chat

• to brag

• to study

• to complain

What does the word astonish mean in the sentence below?

We wanted to astonish the class with our special project.

• Amuse

• Scare

• Confuse

• Amaze

Find the multiple meaning word that will fit in both sentences.
I carefully carried my ______ to the table.
My mom just learned how to ______ a strike.

• fork

• bowl

• throw

• make

Find the multiple meaning word that will fit in both sentences.
The family gave bread crumbs to the _____ at the park.
You need to _____ so you don't hit your head on the bar. 

• squirrel

• look

• move

• duck

Find the multiple meaning word that will fit in both sentences.
I played on the swings at the _______.
My dad will ______ his car in the garage.

• zoo

• leave

• park

• house