Idioms
Multiple Meaning Words
Categories
Inferencing
Inferencing
100

Mom, I am "Sick as a Dog" and can't go to school. 

Extremely sick.

100

What are two definitions for the word "Leaves"?

To walk out of a room or situation.

Part of a plant or tree that changes in the fall.

100

Summer, fall, winter

Seasons


100

Karen knew as soon as she saw her son that he had passed his math test.

He was smiling! 

100

In the morning people were dressed in sweaters and pants. By the afternoon most of them had changed into short-sleeved shirts and shorts. What happened? 

The temperature changed, or they went on vacation to somewhere warm!

200

I studied so hard, that test was a "Piece of Cake."

Easy to do.

200

What are two definitions for the word "Second?"

A unit of time.

The place after first.

200
Eggs, pancakes, cereal

Breakfast foods

200

Bo was sure there had been an accident on the street he was driving on.

Traffic was backed up for blocks.

200

The team put on their uniforms, tied their shoes, put on their helmets, and walked out onto the field.

Football!

300

I had my first performance tonight for the musical and all of my friends told me to "Break a Leg."

Good luck.

300

What are two definitions for the word "Bark?"

Sound a dog or seal makes.

Outer covering of a tree. 

300

Math, PE, Government

Classes

300

Samantha got a text from her boyfriend Ryan and began to cry. She locked herself in her room and when her mom asked what's wrong she replied, "me and Ryan are done!" 

He wants to break up with her.

300

Patients were evacuated to hospitals in nearby cities during the blackout.

They needed to move to a full-functioning hospital so that they can receive the care they need; they needed to be connected to machines and their original hospital did not have power/electricity.

400

I know you didn't mean to break my phone, so there's no use in "Crying over spilt milk.” 

It was an accident and don't be unhappy about what can't be undone. 

400

What are two definitions of the word "Bat?"

Animal with wings.

Instrument for playing baseball. 

400

Tiger, Orangutan, Python 

Jungle Animals

400

The kitchen was clean when Mom went to work. When she came home, it  was a mess. Dishes were in the sink, the counter was messy  and empty glasses were on the table. 

Someone made a snack and did not clean up.

400

Who are your favorite Speech Language Pathologist? 

Mrs. Gage & Ms. Fleming! 

500

After I went to the grocery store, I realized I "Killed two birds with one stone." I got my groceries for the week and got some exercise by walking in between the isles!

To solve two problems, at one time, with one action.

500

What are two definitions for the word "Fall?"

To go from standing to being on the ground.

A season that occurs after summer. 

500

Hearing, smelling, touching

Senses 

500

After the storm, the news reported that many homes were destroyed or severely damaged by the  storm. Kendra's family felt lucky.

There house was not damaged. 
500

Dark green vegetables have strong antioxidants that help fight some kinds of cancer. Lily tries to protect herself against disease with food.

Broccoli, kale, spinach, bell peppers

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