Chapter 3: Lesson 2: Multiple Meaning Words

What is a homonym?

• words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

• words that sound the same and have the same spelling but different meaning.

• words that do not sound the same or have the same spelling or meaning.

• words that neither sound or look alike.

What is the correct definition of a homophone?

• words that sound and look alike.

• words that sound alike but are spelled differently.

• words that sound different but mean the same thing.

• none of the above.

Which meaning of the word "address" is used in the following sentence? One should always address the president as, "Mr. President".

• a formal communication

• a place where a person or organization can be contacted

• to direct a speech

• the place you live

Which meaning of the word "strike" is used in the following sentence? If the two sides cannot come to an agreement, there will be a strike.

• to aim and deliver a blow

• to lower a flag, as in surrender

• to knock all the pins down in bowling

• to stop work in an attempt to force an employer to comply with demands

Choose the word that is a synonym for "determine" in the following sentence. Amanda has not been feeling well lately. She went to visit her doctor today to determine why she has been under the weather.

• settle

• decline

• abstain

• study

What is the correct definition of the word "suit" as it is used in the sentence below? When I decided not to go to the prom, my girlfriend said, "Suit yourself. I'll find someone else to dance with."

• A) formal attire

• B) legal action

• C) benefit

• D) request

What is the correct definition of the word "band" as it is used in the sentence below? Let's band together to stamp out hunger!

• A) encircle

• B) a group of people with the same interest

• C) to come together

• D) a musical group

What is the correct definition of the word "fair" as it is used in the sentence below? I couldn't wait for the fair to come to town. Nothing beats a funnel cake from the fair!

• impartial

• a carnival

• equal

• a charge for transportation

What are the two possible definitions for the word stalk?

• a part of a plant

• a part of a human

• to follow someone

• to be the leader

Which are the synonyms of graduation. More than one answer may be correct. Select all the correct ones.

• completion

• culmination

• realize

• close

• confidence