Understanding Multiple Meanings of Words

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Improving writing skills for exams.

• Practicing pronunciation of difficult words.

• Learning how one word can have multiple meanings.

• Understanding the grammar rules of English.

In the context of the lesson, what does the word 'box' mean as a verb?

• A container for storing items.

• To engage in the sport of boxing.

• A sport involving fighting.

• A type of packaging material.

What does the word 'light' mean when used as a noun?

• To ignite something.

• A source of illumination.

• To make something less heavy.

• To brighten a room.

In slang, what does it mean if a movie is described as a 'hit'?

• It was a failure.

• It was very popular and successful.

• It was a violent film.

• It was a musical.

What does the verb 'foot' mean in the expression 'to foot the bill'?

• To walk away from a bill.

• To calculate the total of a bill.

• To take responsibility for paying the bill.

• To ignore the bill.

Why is it important to use a dictionary according to the lesson?

• To find synonyms for words.

• To improve spelling accuracy.

• To learn new words every day.

• To understand all possible meanings of a word.

What does the verb 'doctor' mean in a negative context?

• To provide medical treatment.

• To assist in a surgery.

• To alter something to deceive.

• To earn a doctorate degree.

What does the verb 'stress' mean in the context of emphasizing something?

• To ignore a problem.

• To relax and unwind.

• To highlight the importance of something.

• To feel anxious or worried.

In a business context, what does it mean to 'head' a department?

• To be the leader or manager of the department.

• To leave the department.

• To create a new department.

• To work as an intern in the department.

What does it mean to 'season' food?

• To add spices to enhance flavor.

• To serve it cold.

• To cook it thoroughly.

• To preserve it for a long time.