Multiple Meaning Words
Guess the word that means these 2 things:
1. a small creature that lives in a cave
2. something you use in baseball
Bat
I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lie down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, “Dance, Boots”, he will stand up on two legs and walk. I don't know of many dogs that can do such amazing tricks. What is the main idea:
a. Boots is my dog.
b. Boots can sit.
c. Boots is very smart.
d. Most dogs can't dance.
c. Boots is very smart.
Wear a raincoat and take an umbrella because it is "raining cats and dogs!" What does "raining cats and dogs!" mean in this sentence?
It is raining really hard
What is the opposite word for "Hard"
Easy or Soft
What is another word for "Hard"
Difficult
Guess the word that means these 2 things:
1. something that's not heavy
2. lamp
Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room any more. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a. Peter cannot go in the living room.
b. Peter's parents don't like the carpet.
c. Peter likes to make a mess.
d. Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean
d. Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean
I used all savings to buy a new video game. It cost me "an arm and a leg". What does "an arm and a leg" mean in this sentence?
It cost a lot of money.
What is the opposite word for "Sick"
Healthy
What is another word for "Sick"
Ill
Guess the word that means these 2 things:
1. To go on a vacation.
2. To fall
Trip
Brad is sixteen years old and yesterday he had his first driving lesson. “Back out of the driveway carefully,” his dad said. “Be sure you look in the mirror to make sure nobody is behind you.” Brad backed the car up and turned the wheel quickly. He and his father felt the car go bump. Oh no! Brad hit the mailbox.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a. Brad's father was angry.
b. Brad has good driving skills.
c. Brad's first driving lesson did not go well.
d. Brad always drives poorly.
c. Brad's first driving lesson did not go well.
It was a secret until Jack "spilled the beans." Now everybody knows. What does "spilled the beans" mean in this sentence?
He told people the secret.
What is the opposite word for "Damp"
Dry
What is another word for "Damp"
Wet
Guess the word that means these 2 things:
1. Things you can drink from
2. Things that help you see better
Glasses
Ivy and her friend, Fern, went bowling last Thursday. Ivy had never bowled before, but she was excited to try. On the first frame, Ivy's ball landed in the gutter. She knocked down one or two pins on most of her turns. Ivy did not get any strikes or spares. Fern said to Ivy, “The score doesn't matter as long as we are having fun.”
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a. Ivy is an excellent bowler.
b. Ivy and Fern will go bowling again.
c. Ivy is a better bowler than Fern.
d. Ivy is not a good bowler.
d. Ivy is not a good bowler.
I knew every answer on the test. It was "a piece of cake". What does "a piece of cake" mean in this sentence?
It was easy to do.
What is the opposite word for "Rich"
Poor
What is another word for "Rich"
Wealthy
Guess the word that means these 2 things:
1. a solid material that forms the surface of Earth
2. to sway back and forth
Rock
Although many people think a koala is a bear, it is not. The koala is a type of mammal called a marsupial. A kangaroo is also a marsupial. These mammals carry their babies in a pouch. The kangaroo’s pouch is on her stomach, but the koala’s pouch is on her back. Both feed their babies milk and keep them secure in their pouch until they are strong enough to survive on their own.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a. The koala is not a bear.
b. The kangaroo is nothing like the koala.
c. The kangaroo and koala are mostly alike but have some differences.
d. The kangaroo and koala are exactly alike.
c. The kangaroo and koala are mostly alike but have some differences.
Jose and Tom both like to play soccer and catch frogs. They are like "two peas in a pod." What does "two peas in a pod" mean in this sentence.
That Jose and Tom like to do the same things and are just alike.
What is the opposite word for "Above"
Below
What is another word for "Under"
Below or Beneath