Multiple Meaning Words
Give 2 meanings of the word 'wave' and use them in a sentence.
Wave- waving hi
Wave- in an ocean
Eli was trying to navigate through the crowded hallways of his school. It was the first day, and he had to figure out where all his classes were. At first, he felt a little lost, but after a few minutes, he began to get the hang of it and found his way easily.
Question: What does the word navigate mean in this story?
a) To clean
b) To move through or find one's way
c) To teach
b) To move through or find one's way
She sings loud in the choir.
She sings loudly in the choir.
What is an antonym for the word 'bright'?
dull
What is an synonym for the word 'silent'?
quiet
Give to meanings of the word 'watch' and use them in a sentence.
watch- on your wrist
watch- to view something (watch a game)
Hannah felt a sudden twinge of pain in her ankle as she stepped off the curb. She had twisted it the day before while playing basketball, and even though it didn’t hurt much, she knew she needed to be careful.
Question: What does the word twinge mean in this story?
a) A sharp, sudden pain
b) A loud noise
c) A small cut
a) A sharp, sudden pain
The cat ran quick to the door.
The cat ran quickly to the door.
What is an antonym for the word 'noisy'?
quiet
What is a synonym for the word strong?
powerful
Give 2 meanings of the word 'bark' and use them in a sentence.
bark- on a tree
bark- sound a dog makes
The scientist was amazed by how the chemicals reacted when mixed together. The bubbling liquid turned a strange color, and the temperature of the solution increased. It was exactly what he had hoped for in his experiment.
Question: What does the word reacted mean in this story?
a) To stay still
b) To change in response to something
c) To create something
b) To change in response to something
He did his homework careful and quiet.
He did his homework carefully and quietly.
What is an antonym for the word 'depart'?
enter
What is a synonym for the word quickly?
Rapidly.
Give two meanings of the word 'right' and use them in a sentence.
right- correct
right- opposite of left
The students were surprised by the teacher’s stern expression as she entered the classroom. They had been talking loudly, and she didn’t look pleased. She reminded them to focus, or they would lose their recess time.
Question: What does the word stern mean in this story?
a) Happy and excited
b) Strict or serious
c) Confused
b) Strict or serious
He practiced his speech for the ceremony very diligent.
He practiced his speech for the ceremony very diligently
What is an antonym for the word 'early'?
late
What is a synonym for the word smart?
Intelligent.
Give two meanings of the word 'ring' and use them in a sentence.
ring- sound a telephone makes.
ring- a piece of jewelry
After the storm passed, the ground was saturated with rainwater. The once-dry field now looked like a small pond, and the grass was weighed down by the excess water. The farmer knew it would take a few days for the ground to dry out enough for him to plant again.
Question: What does the word saturated mean in this story?
a) Full of water or soaked
b) Covered in dirt
c) Slightly damp
a) Full of water or soaked
She talks very fastly when excited.
She talks very fast when excited.
What is an antonym for the word 'brave'?
cowardly
What is a synonym for the word 'ancient'?
old