Jeopardy!

Double Meaning Words

100

Bank

• 1: A financial institution where money is stored.
  • I deposited my paycheck at the bank today.
• 2: The side of a river or stream.
  • Ducks were resting on the riverbank near the water.

200

Bat 

• 1: A flying mammal.
  • A bat flew out of the cave at dusk.
• 2: A piece of equipment used in sports like baseball.
  • He hit a home run with his favorite baseball bat.

300

Duck

1: A waterbird.

The duck swam gracefully across the pond.

• 2: To lower your head or body quickly.
  • He had to duck to avoid hitting his head on the low doorway.

400

Jam

• 1: A fruit spread for bread.
  • She spread strawberry jam on her toast for breakfast.
• 2: A crowded or difficult situation.
  • We were stuck in a traffic jam for over an hour

500

Spring

• 1: A season of the year.
  • Spring is my favorite season because of the blooming flowers.
• 2: To leap or jump.
  • The cat will spring onto the counter to reach the food.

Figurative Language

100

Time is a thief

Time passes quickly and takes moments away.

200

He’s a night owl

He stays up late or works best at night.

300

 Walking on thin ice

In a risky or dangerous situation.

400

 Hitting the nail on the head

Saying or doing something exactly right

500

Drowning in homework

having an overwhelming amount of homework

Mixed

100

Well

• 1: A deep hole used to access water.
  • The villagers draw water from the old well every morning.
• 2: In good health or condition.
  • She wasn’t feeling well, so she stayed home from school.

200

The ball is in your court

It is your turn to take action or make a decision

300

Don’t cry over spilled milk.

Don’t be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.

400

Light

• 1: A source of illumination.
  • The room was dim until she turned on the light.
• 2: Not heavy.
  • The backpack was surprisingly light even with all her books inside.

500

Letting the cat out of the bag

Revealing a secret.