Multiple Meaning Word Study

Which sentence uses bat the same way it does in this sentence? The coach put the bat in the bag next to the bench.

• The girl used the bat to hit a home run.

• The house was covered in bats at Halloween.

• I had to bat away the swarm of flies.

Which sentence uses bat the same way it does in this sentence?

• I am up next to bat, and my mom has the camera ready.

• There are two little beady eyes at the top of our chimney, and my mom thinks it's a bat.

• My dad bought me a new softball bat for my birthday.

Which sentence uses key the same way it does in this sentence?

• What is the key information from this chapter?

• Mom locked the key inside the car.

• The map key contained eight symbols.

Which sentence uses key the same way it does in this sentence?

• Underline one key piece of information in the story.

• The answer key was wrong, so our teachers gave us all 5 extra points.

• The key to happiness is to follow your heart.

• It took me 10 minutes to open the escape room door by trying all 20 keys on the key ring.

Imagine you're in a chilly place, shivering and shaking, and someone says, "He could not bear the cold." What does "bear" mean here?

• A large mammal

• To carry

• To endure

• To give birth to

Answer explanation

The word 'bear' in this context means to endure, or to tolerate. It refers to the ability to withstand or cope with the cold.

Imagine you're at a concert with a huge crowd, and you really want to see the stage. What does it mean if you have to crane your neck?

• A majestic large bird spreading its wings

• Stretching your neck or body to get a better view

• Operating a machine to lift heavy stuff up high

• Pausing for a moment, unsure of what to do next

Answer explanation

The correct choice is stretching your neck or body to get a better view, as 'crane' can also mean to stretch or extend one's neck in order to see something better.

Imagine you're in a chilly place, shivering and shaking, and someone says, "He could not bear the cold." What does "bear" mean here?

(a)  

• A large mammal

• To carry

• To endure

• To give birth to

Answer explanation

The word 'bear' in this context means to endure, or to tolerate. It refers to the ability to withstand or cope with the cold.

Imagine you're at a concert with a huge crowd, and you really want to see the stage. What does it mean if you have to crane your neck?

(a)  

• A majestic large bird spreading its wings

• Stretching your neck or body to get a better view

• Operating a machine to lift heavy stuff up high

• Pausing for a moment, unsure of what to do next

Answer explanation

The correct choice is stretching your neck or body to get a better view, as 'crane' can also mean to stretch or extend one's neck in order to see something better.

Imagine you're on an adventure in a dense forest, and suddenly, the rough bark of a tree scrapes your arm. What does 'bark' refer to in this thrilling scenario?

• The sound a dog makes

• The outer covering of a tree

• To shout loudly

• A small boat

Answer explanation

In this scenario, 'bark' refers to the outer covering of a tree, which can be rough and can scrape your arm in a dense forest.

Guess what! In the adventure of words, "She broke the seal on the letter." What secret does "seal" hold here?

• A large marine mammal

• A device for closing an envelope

• To close securely

• An emblem used as a means of authentication

Answer explanation

In this context, 'seal' refers to a device for closing an envelope, which is the correct choice for the given question.