Multiple Meaning Words
I turned the light off before going to bed.
Use the word light in a sentence with a different meaning.
Example: The feather is light.
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Joe loved brussel sprouts so much that he ate one and never tried them again.
hated, disliked
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I am so exhausted, I fell asleep as soon as I got home.
I am so tired, I fell asleep as soon as I got home.
The cubs nestled together to keep warm during the cold weather.
What does "nestled" mean?
to lay closely or next to
The pitcher threw the baseball.
Use the word pitcher in a sentence with a different meaning.
Example: The server gave us a pitcher full of water.
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The wealthy man used his last dollar that day to buy food.
poor
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Johnny is a very intelligent scientist; he almost cured a disease!
Johnny is a very smart scientist; he almost cured a disease.
I was asked to walk 5 paces forward in line.
What does the word "paces" mean?
steps
He always leaves his phone at home.
Use leaves in a sentence with a different meaning.
Example: The leaves are falling off of the trees.
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The firefighter was timid when he ran into the burning building.
Brave, courageous, fearless
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My dad is hilarious; he always makes us laugh.
My dad is funny, he always makes us laugh.
The immense wave pulled the boat under water.
What does the word "immense" mean?
very large
I need to clear the table to make room for dinner.
Use the word clear in a sentence with a different meaning.
Example: The water is clear.
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The teacher had skepticism that her students would do well on the test because they have been doing great in class.
belief, faith
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Dinosaurs used to be very powerful creatures that could crush other animals.
Dinosaurs used to be very strong creatures that could crush other animals.
Unlike my parents who love classical music, I detest it.
What does the word "detest" mean?
Hate, strongly dislike
I need change for this $20 bill.
Use the word change in a sentence with a different meaning.
*to change something*
Example: I need to change my shoes.
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The scratch on his glasses immense, he needed a microscope to see it.
tiny, small
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I felt so ecstatic when I found out that I had passed my final exam with an A+.
I felt so happy when I found out that I had passed my final exam with an A+.
When I got stuck in a rainstorm with no umbrella, my clothes were completely saturated by the time I walked home.
What does the word "saturated" mean
soaked, completely wet