Multiple Meaning Words
Used to comb hair OR to touch someone while passing
Brush
People always comment about how Cindy RESEMBLES her mother. They have the same hair, eyes and smile.
Using context clues, what does resembles mean?
is like/looks like
Your mom just finished making cookies. You walk up and say "Wow, those cookies look really good..." What are you really trying to say?
Can I have a cookie?
I was late for school but I did not set my alarm.
I was late for school because I did not set my alarm.
Thanks for cleaning off the whiteboard, Alex,” said Mrs. Carson. “Sure thing,” Alex replied as he grabbed his backpack and headed out the door. “See you tomorrow morning.”
Where do you think Alex and Mrs. Carson are?
What makes you think so?
Alex and Mrs. Carson are in a classroom.
the top of your body OR the person in charge
The best way to describe Anna is she is AMBITIOUS: she works hard and is driven to succeed.
Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
hard working and driven
Your teacher is reading aloud to the class. She stops reading when she hears you talking and asks you, "Do you have a question?" What does she really mean?
Stop talking
I really need to go to work, and I am too sick to drive.
I really need to go to work, but I am too sick to drive.
"Oh no, my ring is missing!" said Mom in dismay. "When did you have it last?" Dad asked. "Well," replied Mom, "I took it off and put it by the sink while I was doing the dishes, but it isn't there now."
What do you think happened to mom's ring?
Mom's ring went down the drain.
a piece of furniture OR the upper part of your body
chest
Julia wasn't sure exactly what time her friends would arrive, but she thought the APPROXIMATE time would be around 5:00.
Using context clues, what does approximate mean?
estimate
Your teacher passes out a test. She reminds the class, "Remember to keep your eyes on your own paper." What does she really means?
Don't cheat.
How much dollars did you spend on groceries?
How many dollars did you spend on groceries?
How much money did you spend on groceries?
Tommy looked at all the people on the other side of the bars. They were all watching him. Some of them waved or called out. Then he finished his banana and climbed higher in the tree.
What can you infer about Tommy?
What makes you think so?
Tommy is a monkey.
to make different OR parts of a dollar
change
The Sahara Desert has SCORCHING temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly.
Using context clues, what does scorching mean?
very hot
You ask some boys if you can join their basketball game. One of them says, "Our teams are even right now." What does that boy mean?
We don't need another player right now.
he was wealthy, he was still unhappy.
Even though he was wealthy, he was still unhappy.
As soon as Kelly saw the menu, she knew exactly what she wanted to drink. When her steaming cup came, she tasted a spoonful of the whipped cream from the top before taking a small sip of her yummy, sweet drink.
What do you think is in Kelly cup?
How do you know?
Kelly's cup is full of hot chocolate.
to make different OR parts of a dollar
pound
Detective Jones was investigating a bank robbery. He collected EVIDENCE such as fingerprints and security camera footage.
Using context clues, what does evidence mean?
proof
Your grandpa gives you $5.00. As you walk away, you hear him ask, "Didn't you forget something? What does he mean?
You forgot to say "Thank you."
Jason weared a new pair of shoes for the trip.
Jason wore a new pair of shoes for the trip.
“Okay, one....two....three!” Dad said. No one moved. Dad looked at the small screen in front of him. “Pretty good, but Janie's eyes are closed. Let's try it again. Everyone ready?”
What is Dad doing?
How do you know?
Dad is taking family pictures.