Multiple Meaning Words
Tell me both meanings of the word BARK
I see sap on the tree bark
The dog barks
library / the / went / we / to
We went to the library
carries supplies, has straps, used at school
Dog & Cat
Same: Both are animals that can be pets.
Different: Dogs often bark, while cats typically meow.
“She was on cloud nine after hearing the news.”
Answer: She was extremely happy or excited.
Tell me both meanings of the word CHARGE
I need to charge my phone
The bulls charged at the cowboy
forgot / homework / his / at / Marcus / home
Marcus forgot his homework at home
MICROWAVE
kitchen appliance, heats food, has buttons
Car & Bicycle
Same: Both are used for transportation.
Different: A car uses an engine, while a bicycle is powered by pedaling.
“When the teacher asked him a question, his mind went blank.”
Answer: He suddenly couldn’t remember or think of what to say.
Tell me both meanings of the word LEAVES
Mrs. Bailee always leaves her keys in her car
I can not wait to see the leaves fall in October
because / canceled / was / practice / raining / it / soccer / was
Soccer practice was canceled because it was raining.
electronic device, solves math problems, has numbers/buttons
Book & Movie
Same: Both can tell a story and have characters.
Different: A book is read, while a movie is watched.
“After arguing all morning, they decided to bury the hatchet.”
Answer: They decided to stop fighting and make peace.
Tell me both meanings of the word HANDLE
He can not handle having 6 pages of homework every night
Grab the box by the handle to lift it
although / nervous / presentation / completed / she / her / confidently / was / she
Although she was nervous, she completed her presentation confidently.
THERMOMETER
measuring tool, measures temperature, used for weather/health
School & Workplace
Same: Both are places where people complete tasks and follow schedules.
Different: School focuses primarily on learning, while a workplace focuses on completing a job.
“When Maya found out she made the team, she was walking on air.”
Answer: Maya was extremely happy or excited.
Tell me both meanings of the word PATIENT
Please be patient and wait for Mrs. Bailee to finish talking
The patient fell out of the hospital bed
before / assignment / students / the / began / teacher / instructions / carefully / the / explained / the
Before the students began the assignment, the teacher carefully explained the instructions.
COMPASS
navigation tool, shows direction, has a needle
Texting & Face-to-Face Conversation
Same: Both are ways people communicate and share information.
Different: Texting uses written messages, while face-to-face conversations primarily use spoken language and nonverbal cues.
“After weeks of avoiding the project, Tyler finally had to bite the bullet and get started.”
Answer: Tyler had to face something difficult or unpleasant and do it anyway.