Multiple Meaning Words
Give 2 meanings for the word "drive"
To operate a vehicle.
To motivate someone.
Use the word "drive" in 2 separate ways.
The farmer is driving his truck. The alien is driven to prove he can complete the test.
The young alien is "in over his head" when he struggles to control the spaceship. What does this idiom mean?
In a situation that is too difficult to handle.
Cause-The young alien has to complete a difficult test. what is the effect?
He becomes nervous and makes several mistakes.
Why does the young alien have to take a test?
Because he is learning how to operate a spaceship and needs to prove that he can do it correctly.
Give 2 meanings for the word "fall"
To drop downward.
The season after Summer.
Use the word "fall" in 2 separate ways.
The farmer begins to fall when the alien loses control.
Fall is a cool season.
The alien needs to "keep his cool" while trying to rescue the farmer. What does this idiom mean?
Stay calm in a stressful situation
Cause- The alien presses the wrong controls. What is the effect?
The farmer is moved around unexpectedly.
Why does the alien have difficulty controlling the spaceship?
Because he is nervous and has trouble remembering which controls to use.
Give 2 meanings for the word "test"
An examination.
To try something.
Use the word "test" in 2 separate ways
The young alien is taking a test to become a qualified alien pilot.
He will test the controls to see if they work.
The alien is trying to "get on the right track" and pass his test. What does this idiom mean?
Doing something correctly or making progress.
Cause- The alien struggles to control the spaceship. What is the effect?
The farmer is placed in dangerous situations
Why does the farmer become confused and frightened?
Because the alien moves him around using the spaceship, and he does not understand what is happening.
Give 2 meanings for the word "control"
The ability to direct something.
A device used to operate something.
Use the word "control" in 2 separate ways
The alien struggles to control the spaceship.
He uses the spaceship's controls.
The alien needs to "pull himself together" after making several mistakes. What does this idiom mean?
Calm down and regain control
Cause- The alien finally gets the controls under control. What's the effect?
The situation begins to improve
Why does the alien keep making mistakes during the test?
Because he becomes nervous and accidentally presses the wrong buttons and controls.
Give 2 meanings for the word "right"
Correct.
Opposite of left.
Use the word "right" in 2 separate ways.
The alien is trying to get the controls right.
He moves the control to the right.
The alien "gives it his best shot" as he attempts to complete the test. What does this idiom mean?
Try as hard as you can
Cause- The alien completes the task successfully. What's the effect?
He demonstrates that he can perform the job.
Why does the alien eventually succeed in completing the task?
Because he keeps trying, corrects his mistakes, and eventually figures out how to control the spaceship.