Multiple Meaning Words
Read the sentence:
The baseball player swung the bat and hit the ball.
What does bat mean?
A. A flying animal
B. A piece of sports equipment
C. To fly through the air
D. To make a loud noise
A. A flying animal
The author explains that families should prepare before a storm arrives.
What does this tell you about the author's perspective?
A. The author thinks storms are exciting.
B. The author thinks preparation is important.
C. The author thinks storms never cause problems.
D. The author thinks families should ignore storms.
B. The author thinks preparation is important.
Why do readers use text evidence?
A. To make up an answer
B. To support an answer with information from the text
C. To make the story longer
D. To tell what happens next
B. To support an answer with information from the text
The wind whispered through the trees.
What does this phrase mean?
A. The wind made a soft sound.
B. The wind talked to the trees.
C. The trees began talking.
D. The wind stopped blowing.
A. The wind made a soft sound.
Maya sat on the bank and watched the fish swim in the river.
What does bank mean?
A. A place where people keep money
B. The side of a river
C. A place to buy food
D. A building where people work
B. The side of a river
We packed flashlights, water, and blankets before the storm. I felt much calmer because I knew we were ready.
What is the author's perspective about preparing for storms?
A. Preparation can help people feel safe.
B. Preparation makes storms worse.
C. Preparing for storms is unnecessary.
D. Storms are always fun.
A. Preparation can help people feel safe.
The storm knocked out the electricity. Luckily, Dad had placed flashlights in several rooms before the storm arrived.
Which detail BEST supports the idea that Dad was prepared?
A. The storm arrived.
B. The electricity went out.
C. Dad had placed flashlights in several rooms.
D. The rooms were dark.
C. Dad had placed flashlights in several rooms.
The rain fell like tiny silver beads.
What type of figurative language is used?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Alliteration
A. Simile
Dad used a light to see in the dark.
The backpack was light, so I carried it easily.
How are the meanings of light different?
A. One means bright, and one means not heavy.
B. One means dark, and one means heavy.
C. Both mean something bright.
D. Both mean something that is not heavy.
A. One means bright, and one means not heavy.
Which sentence BEST shows that an author believes being prepared is important?
A. The clouds were dark and gray.
B. The rain fell against the windows.
C. We had our emergency supplies ready before the storm arrived.
D. The wind moved the trees back and forth.
C. We had our emergency supplies ready before the storm arrived.
Mia was nervous about the science fair. She practiced her presentation three times and checked her project carefully before going to school.
Which evidence BEST supports the idea that Mia wanted to do well?
A. She went to school.
B. She was nervous.
C. She practiced and checked her project.
D. She had a science project.
C. She practiced and checked her project.
The thunder crashed like a herd of elephants.
Why did the author use this comparison?
A. To explain that elephants caused the storm
B. To help readers imagine how loud and powerful the thunder sounded
C. To tell readers that elephants live nearby
D. To explain how storms are created
B. To help readers imagine how loud and powerful the thunder sounded
The coach told the players to cover the other team.
What does cover mean in this sentence?
A. To put something over another object
B. To protect or guard someone
C. To hide something under a blanket
D. To write on the front of something
B. To protect or guard someone
The earthquake caused some buildings to close temporarily. Workers carefully inspected the buildings before allowing people to return.
What can you infer about the author's perspective?
A. The author believes safety checks are important.
B. The author believes buildings should never be used.
C. The author thinks earthquakes are harmless.
D. The author believes workers should ignore damage.
A. The author believes safety checks are important.
The trail became difficult as the hikers climbed higher. The path was covered with rocks, and the steep hill made it hard to walk.
Which sentence provides the BEST evidence that the trail was difficult?
A. The hikers climbed higher.
B. The path was covered with rocks, and the hill was steep.
C. The hikers were outside.
D. The trail went up a hill.
B. The path was covered with rocks, and the hill was steep.
The wind was an angry giant, shaking the trees and rattling the windows.
What does the phrase angry giant help the reader understand?
A. There was actually a giant outside.
B. The wind was weak and quiet.
C. The wind seemed powerful and frightening.
D. The storm was caused by a giant.
C. The wind seemed powerful and frightening.
The hikers followed the trail through the forest.
The detective followed a trail of clues.
Part A: What does trail mean in the first sentence?
A. A path
B. A group of clues
C. A person who follows
D. A difficult problem
Part B: What does trail mean in the second sentence?
A. A path through the woods
B. A series of clues that leads somewhere
C. A road for cars
D. A place where people hike
Part A: A. A path
Part B: B. A series of clues that leads somewhere
Our family practiced what to do during an earthquake. We knew where to take shelter and kept emergency supplies nearby. Although I hoped we would never need our plan, I felt better knowing we were prepared.
What is the author's perspective about emergency preparation?
A. It is a waste of time.
B. It is helpful and makes people feel more prepared.
C. It makes emergencies more dangerous.
D. It is only useful for adults.
B. It is helpful and makes people feel more prepared.
The family heard the weather report and immediately began preparing. Mom brought outdoor furniture inside. Dad checked the flashlights and batteries. The children gathered their pets and brought them indoors. When the storm arrived, everyone stayed safely inside.
Question: How does the passage show that the family was prepared?
The family heard the weather report and immediately began preparing.
When the storm arrived, everyone stayed safely inside.
The thunder roared above the house like a giant pounding on the roof.
Part A: What does this comparison help the reader understand?
A. The thunder was soft.
B. The thunder sounded loud and frightening.
C. A giant was actually on the roof.
D. The house was made of metal.
B. The thunder sounded loud and frightening.