MULTIPLE MEANING
Which definition describes how the multiple meaning word is being used in the sentence?
Fall is my favorite season.
a. A time of year lasting about 3 months
b. To add salt, pepper, or spices to food
b. To add salt, pepper, or spices to food
Explain the meaning of the idiom.
I accidentally spilled the beans about my friend's surprise party.
To tell a secret
PAST: YESTERDAY; FUTURE:_______________
A. RIGHT NOW
B. TOMORROW
C. AGO
D. 1984
TOMORROW
Name the category
Pineapple
Grapes
Orange
Fruit
The art teacher enjoyed painting with bright, vibrant colors in his spare time.
What does vibrant mean?
a. Unusual
b. Bright
c. Unique
d. Dull
Bright
Which definition describes how the multiple meaning word is being used in the sentence?
The ground shook as the earthquake started.
a. The solid surface of the Earth
b. To stop or prevent from flying
a. The solid surface of the Earth
Explain the meaning of the idiom.
My brother and I are not seeing eye to eye.
We do not agree
Jupiter: plante; Tuesday: _____________
a. MONTH
b. DAY
c. WEEK
d. CAMP
DAY
Name the category:
Broom
Mop
Vacuum
Cleaning supplies
I suspected that there was a rift between Brian and Sam since they were no longer walking together to the park,
What does rift mean?
a. A break in friendship
b. Large gathering for a party.
c. A way to explain oneself
d. A special bond
a. A break in friendship
Which definitions describes how the multiple meaning word is being used in the sentence?
The class waited patiently for the eggs to hatch.
a. A door in an aircraft
b. To crack open
b. To crack open
Explain the simile
The movie is as exciting as watching grass grow.
The movie was boring
Accident: mistake; gift:_______________
a. HOUSE
b. FAVORITE
c. PRESENT
d. BENCH
PRESENT
Dice
Boc
Ice
Things shaped liked squares or cubes
The man ate a health diet of fruits, vegetables, indulged in a cookie from the bakery.
What does indulged mean?
a. A type of bakery
b. Avoiding unhealthy foods
c. Allow oneself to enjoy a particular pleasure
d. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
c. Allow oneself to enjoy a particular pleasure
Provide two different meanings for the multiple meaning word.
MATCH
1. when two things are the same, go together, or are paired up
2. object used to light a fire
Explain the simile.
The long line went by as quick as lightning.
The long line moved quickly
Award: proud; Detention: _____________
a. BRAVE
b. EXCITED
c. ABSENT
d. ASHAMED
ASHAMED
Name the category:
Dragonfly
Ostrich
Airplane
Things that have wings
The teenager who fell off of her skateboard grimaced. When she tried to stand up, she realized that her knee was bleeding.
What does grimaced mean?
a. A type of injury
b. A facial expression showing happiness
c. A facial expression showing disgust or pain
d. A type of medicine
c. A facial expression showing disgust or pain
Provide two different meanings for the multiple meaning word.
MOUSE
1. a small rodent or animal that likes cheese
2. an small electronic tool you use with your hand to navigate on your computer.
Is it a simile or metaphor?
You are a silly goose!
Metaphor
Enemy: friend; Unhealthy: _______________
a. NUTRITIOUS
b. FOOD
c. ICE CREAM
d. VEGETABLE
NUTRITIOUS
Name 3 items used for a picnic:
Blanket
Basket
Food
The shop owner became wary of customers because of how often his store had been robbed.
What does wary mean?
a. A type of store
b. An illegal act of robbery
c. A feeling or showing caution about possible problems
d. A dream
c. A feeling or showing caution about possible problems