Multiple Meaning Words Dictionary

Based on this dictionary entry, which of the following sentences matches this meaning of the word "bark"?

• The pine tree's bark was sticky with sap. 

• That dog's bark is worse than his bite. 

• I barked my shin on the coffee table. 

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The following sentence matches which definition of "bark": The pine tree's bark was sticky with sap. 

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.L.5.5C

When the word "bark" is used to refer to an injury, it will be used as a ...

• noun

• verb

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following sentences best fits definition 2? 

• Since Candice was playing the role of "Sunshine" in the school play, she chose a bright yellow dress. 

• Rhianna shines bright like a diamond.

• Once all of the curtains were opened, the room changed from dim to bright. 

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following sentences best matches the third definition of "bright." 

• Mrs. Doss could tell she had some bright students - some of their NWEA scores went up way more than three points! 

• The couple was so happy to be having a girl, they immediate painted the nursery bright pink. 

• The bright stage lights blinded the talent show contestant preparing to sing. 

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the definitions best fit the following sentence: Richmond is Virginia's capital. 

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which definition best fits the following sentence: Noah was excited that she had been picked to judge the school's talent show. 

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Which definition best fits the following sentence: She thinks she needs to judge everything - people's clothes, their hair, who they talk to. 

• Definition 1

• Definition 8

• Definition 10

• Definition 11

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which definition best matches the following sentence: The room was very plain - no decorations.

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 7

• Definition 17

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C