Multiple-Meaning Words
Bat
A flying mammal / A piece of sports equipment
Darius is counting down the seconds until the bell rings: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4. Which number is the second number he calls out in this sequence?
9
Dog is to puppy as cat is to ___
kitten
“Lily’s shoes are wet when she comes inside.”
What can you infer happened?
It was raining or she walked in water
“It’s cloudy, wind is picking up, and leaves are falling from trees.”
What will probably happen next?
It will likely rain or become stormy soon.
Ring
Jewelry worn on a finger / The sound of a bell
Sam is taller than Mia. Mia is taller than Alex. Who is the shortest?
Alex
Book is to reading as fork is to ___
eating
“Tom’s sunscreen is half-empty, and his hat is on the chair.”
What can you infer he did today?
He spent time outside in the sun, probably at the pool or beach.
“Mike put on his snow boots, coat, and gloves, and looked outside at the driveway.”
What will he probably do next?
Go outside to play or shovel snow.
Spring
Season of the year / A coiled metal object that bounces
A bike is smaller than: a) button b) elephant c) cat d) pencil
c) elephant
Summer is related to heat as winter is related to ___
cold
“The dog barked loudly at the window, and the neighbor’s mail just arrived.”
What can you infer about the dog’s reaction?
The dog barked because it saw the mailman or someone new outside.
“The cookie dough is rising on the counter, and the oven is preheating.”
What will probably happen next?
The cookies will be baked soon.
Light
Something that makes things visible / Not heavy
Today is Monday. A party is in 2 days, and dinner is the day after the party. What day is dinner?
Thursday
Fish is to water as bird is to ____
air
“Sara’s pants are muddy, her shoes are wet, and her backpack has leaves stuck to it.”
What can you infer about where she was?
She played outside in a garden or park area
“The plant hasn’t been watered in a week, and its leaves are turning yellow.”
What will probably happen if it isn’t watered today?
The plant will continue to wilt and may die.
Train
A mode of transportation / To teach or practice a skill
The backpack is inside the closet. The shoes are on top of the backpack. Where are the shoes?
Inside the closet on top of the backpack
Pen is to write as crayon is to ____
draw/color
“The classroom is empty, chairs stacked on tables, and papers scattered on the floor.”
What can you infer about the day’s events?
The class ended, someone cleaned part of it, but a project or activity caused the mess.
“The children are planting seeds, labeling each row, and watering them carefully every day.”
What will probably happen in two to three weeks?
The seeds will start sprouting into seedlings.