Multiple Meaning Words
Shock
Surprised
or
Vibrations caused by an earthquake
Oliver picked up the carving fork and knife and began to slice the turkey. It was tender and delicious! He was definitely thankful for this tasty meal.
What time of year is it?
Why is Oliver thankful?
It is Thanksgiving.
Oliver is thankful for the delicious meal.
Since school was canceled, we went to the mall.
What is the cause?
School was canceled.
Organ
An instrument/ piano
or
Body Part
Tara looked at the beautiful red roses on the table as she cut out a perfect red heart. Derrick was always so thoughtful. She hoped he would like the card she was making.
What time of year is it?
Where did the roses come from?
It is Valentine's Day.
Tara bought the roses from a store or flower shop.
I learned to play the drums quickly since I took lessons from a pro.
What is the effect?
Notice
An announcement
or
To see/ realize
Makayla browsed the selection of fresh produce. She picked out some ripe tomatoes and took them to the register. Then she took a $20 bill from her wallet.
What is Makayla doing?
Why did Makayla take out a $20 bill from her wallet?
Makayla is buying tomatoes.
Makayla took out a $20 bill to pay for the tomatoes.
Caleb began to break out in hives due to an allergic reaction from eating peanuts.
What is the signal word?
What was the effect?
"Due to"
Caleb broke out into hives
Tackle
Handle/ take care of
or
To throw down to the floor
Marisa mixed together the butter and sugar. Next, she carefully added the eggs and flour. Then she checked to see what the next step was..Oh no! She didn't have any chocolate chips!
Who is making cookies?
How does Maris feel that she has no chocolate chips?
Marisa is making cookies.
Marisa feels disappointed, sad, or frustrated.
Complete the phrase.
I had to get the mop since...
A) I tripped over my shoes
B) I spilled juice on the kitchen floor
B) I spilled juice on the kitchen floor
Reservation
To arrange/ reserve something
or
Having doubtsDiego felt confident about the math test tomorrow. He had been studying and practicing math problems every night for the last week.
Why did Diego study and practice math problems?
What might happen because Diego was prepared for the test?
Diego studied and practiced math problems because he has a test tomorrow.
Diego might pass his test tomorrow.Since Maria didn't follow the recipe correctly
A) the cake did not come out as expected
B) the cake came out perfect
A) the cake did not come out as expected