Multiple Meaning Words

Multiple Meaning Words

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Multiple Meaning Words

Multiple Meaning Words

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English

5th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a homograph?

A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have a different pronunciation.

A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning.

A word that is spelled differently but has the same meaning as another word.

A word that has multiple meanings depending on its use in a sentence.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does the word 'bills' mean in the sentence: 'Paul looked through his bills'?

A statement showing money owed.

A type of paper currency.

A list of items purchased.

A legal document for a proposed law.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How can you practice identifying multiple meaning words?

By reading sentences and determining the meaning of underlined words based on context.

By memorizing definitions of words without context.

By using a dictionary to find all possible meanings of a word.

By writing down words and their meanings without using them in sentences.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How can context help determine the meaning of a multiple meaning word?

Context provides clues about which meaning of the word is being used.

Context makes the word easier to pronounce.

Context eliminates the need for definitions.

Context has no effect on the meaning of the word.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does the word 'fork' mean in the sentence: 'Should we take the right or left fork of the road'?

A place where a road branches.

A utensil used for eating.

A tool for digging.

A type of tree.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does the word 'dress' mean in the sentence: 'She will dress the wound'?

To put on clothing.

To apply medicine or bandages or both.

To prepare a meal.

To decorate an event.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a homonym?

A word that is spelled and pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning.

A word that has the same meaning as another word.

A word that is spelled differently but pronounced the same as another word.

A word that has multiple meanings but is spelled differently.

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