Exploring Words with Multiple Meanings

What is one meaning of the word 'bark'?

• A type of dog

• A style of painting

• The outer covering of a tree.

• A sound made by a dog

Which of the following is a synonym for 'light'?

• heavy

• dark

• bright

• dull

In the sentence 'The bank was closed', what does 'bank' refer to?

• a river bank

• a financial institution

• a storage facility

• a government office

What is an antonym for the word 'sharp'?

• blunt

• pointed

• keen

• acute

How can the prefix 'un-' change the meaning of the word 'happy'?

• The prefix 'un-' alters 'happy' to 'happiness'.

• The prefix 'un-' changes 'happy' to 'happily'.

• The prefix 'un-' changes 'happy' to 'unhappy', meaning not happy.

• The prefix 'un-' makes 'happy' mean very happy.

What does the word 'bat' mean in the context of sports?

• A type of animal that flies at night.

• A term used for a baseball player.

• A strategy used in team sports.

• A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like baseball and cricket.

Which word can mean both 'to lead' and 'to guide'?

• manage

• follow

• direct

• lead

In the phrase 'The leaves fell', what does 'fell' mean?

• turned brown

• stayed in place

• rose up

• dropped down

What is a suffix that can be added to 'care' to change its meaning?

• -less

• -ment

• -ing

• -ful

How does the word 'ring' differ in meaning when used as a noun versus a verb?

• As a noun, 'ring' refers to a type of jewelry; as a verb, it means to call someone.

• As a noun, 'ring' means a sound made by a bell; as a verb, it means to decorate something.

• As a noun, 'ring' refers to a circular band or sound; as a verb, it means to make a sound or encircle.

• As a noun, 'ring' refers to a boxing area; as a verb, it means to surround something.