Multiple Meaning words
The strong river __________ made it hard for the boat to move.
She talked about a __________ event happening at school right now.
a) new
b) present
c) current
d) today
c. current
Maria __________ a beautiful Valentine’s card for her best friend yesterday.
a) make
b) made
c) maked
d) making
b. made
It was soft and cuddly with a red ribbon around its neck.
Its small eyes sparkled when the sunlight hit them.
It sat on the desk, waiting for someone to hug it.
What Valentine item is being described?
teddy bear
Emma was nervous to give her Valentine’s card to her crush, but she decided to take the plunge. She walked up to him with a big smile, holding the card carefully in her hands. By the end of the day, she felt proud of herself for being brave.
Question:
What does the idiom “take the plunge” mean?
a) To jump into a pool
b) To try something brave or risky
c) To fall by accident
d) To run away
b) To try something brave or risky
On Valentine’s Day, people often give heart-shaped candies.
What does the heart shape symbolize?
a) Happiness
b) Love
c) Luck
d) Friendship
b) Love
After writing the first __________ of his story, Ben asked his teacher to read it.
A cold __________ came through the open window.
a) paper
b) draft
c) wind
d) page
b. draft
The chocolates had __________ before the party even started.
a) went
b) go
c) gone
d) going
b.gone
It was covered in colorful paper with hearts on the front.There was a short message written inside.
Many students passed them out to classmates at school. What Valentine item is being described?
card
Sofia had a huge pile of Valentine cards to give out, but she bit off more than she could chew.
She realized she wouldn’t have enough time to make them all perfect.
Her friends still appreciated the effort she made.
Question:
What does “bit off more than she could chew” mean?
a) Ate too much candy
b) Took on more work than she could handle
c) Chewed her pencil too long
d) Bit a chocolate heart
b) Took on more work than she could handle
Red roses are popular gifts on Valentine’s Day.
What do red roses usually represent?
a) Friendship
b) Love and romance
c) Courage
d) Success
b) Love and romance
The cook used a __________ to see how much the apples weighed.
The cat tried to __________ the tall fence.
a) jump
b) scale
c) ladder
d) climb
b. scale
He __________ a bouquet of roses for his mom on Valentine’s Day.
a) buy
b) bought
c) buying
d) buyed
b. bought
The item was red and smelled sweet.
It had soft petals and a long green stem.
It was often given to show love or friendship.
What Valentine item is being described?
rose
Emma and her friends decided to decorate the classroom, but they knew they had to put their heads together.
They shared ideas and worked as a team.
By the end, the room looked beautiful and festive.
Question:
What does “put their heads together” mean?
a) Wear hats
b) Sit close to each other
c) Work together to solve a problem
d) Touch their heads
c) Work together to solve a problem
Valentine’s Day celebrations often include flowers.
Which flower is most commonly given on Valentine’s Day?
a) Rose
b)Tulip
c) Sunflower
d) Daisy
a) Rose
The business needed more __________ to grow and buy new things.
Sacramento is the __________ of California.
a) money
b) capital
c) city
d) place
b. capital
By the time the dance began, the decorations had already __________ from the ceiling.
a) hang
b) hung
c) hanged
d) hanging
a.hang
It floated in the air and had a long ribbon.
It was shaped like a heart and shiny red.
It made the room look festive for the celebration.
What Valentine item is being described?
balloon
Lily wanted the perfect card for her friend, but she knew she couldn’t have her cake and eat it too.
She could only pick one card that she thought was just right.
In the end, her friend loved it.
What does “have her cake and eat it too” mean?
a) Want two things that are not possible at the same time
b) Eat dessert and dinner at the same time
c) Bake a cake twice
d) Share a cake with a friend
a) Dropped food on the floor
b) Told a secret or revealed something
c) Ate lunch quickly
d) Made a mess
a) Want two things that are not possible at the same time
Cupid is often drawn as a small winged figure carrying a bow and arrow.
What does Cupid’s arrow symbolize?
a) Winning a game
b)Giving chocolate
c) Learning a new skill
d) Falling in Love
d) Falling in Love
The class read the newest __________ of the school newspaper.
Littering is a big __________ in many parks.
a) problem
b) copy
c) issue
d) paper
c. issue
She has __________ her best friend a Valentine’s gift every year since first grade.
a) gave
b) given
c) give
d) giving
b. given
It was round and came wrapped in foil.
It melted in your mouth and tasted very sweet.
It could be given as a small Valentine treat.
candy
Noah felt shy about asking his friend to be his Valentine, but he finally spilled the beans.
He told her he had been wanting to give her a card all week.
She smiled and thanked him for being honest.
Question:
What does “spilled the beans” mean?
a) Ate lunch quickly
b) Dropped food on the floor
c) Made a mess
d) Told a secret or revealed something
d) Told a secret or revealed something
Many people give chocolates on Valentine’s Day.
Why did giving chocolate become popular on Valentine’s Day?
a) Chocolate is cheap to make
b) Chocolate grows on Valentine’s Day
c) Chocolate is shaped like hearts naturally
d) Chocolate was once considered a luxury gift
d) Chocolate was once considered a luxury gift