Multiple Meaning Words (1)
Give two sentences for the word: HANDLE
1. I can handle the situation.
2. I held onto the bike handle.
Give two sentences for the word: PLAIN
1. The plane flew in the air.
2. The shirt was white and plain.
Alex was in a hurry to get home to watch football. He was driving over the speed limit when, suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights. “No! Please, not now,” he thought. What do you think is happening? How do you know?
Alex is likely being pulled over by the police for speeding and is scared he is going to get a ticket.
Eric’s mom is having a birthday party this weekend. He wants to do something special for her. Eric knows that his mom has always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. He turned on the computer and looked at the map.
What is Eric doing? How do you know?
Eric is going to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon for his mom. Key words: mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. and he looked at the map.
I have feathers. I also have wings, but I don’t fly. I live in icy water.
Who am I?
A penguin
Give a synonym and an antonym for:
Collapse
Synonyms: fall, cave in, break down
Antonyms: rise, stand, strengthen
Give two sentences for the word: LIGHT
1. Please turn on the light.
2. The feather is very light.
Give two sentences for the word: RIGHT
1. Turn right at the stop sign.
2. The teacher is always right.
There is a big storm today, and it’s expected to last until tomorrow. Jimmy is supposed to pick up his friend Lily from the airport. When Jimmy’s phone rang and he saw Lily’s name, he answered and said, “Okay. Just inform me when you're arriving. Take care and be safe.”
What do you think Lily told Jimmy? How do you know?
Lily's flight got delayed and she won't be arriving until later, after the storm passes.
“Kenneth!” Mom called out as she opened the front door. “Please help me with my groceries. Kenneth!” Mom called out again, but still there was no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen and saw shattered pieces from the window all over the floor and a baseball not far from there.
Why do you think Kenneth was not answering his mom? Why do you think so?
Kenneth accidentally broke a window while he was outside playing baseball. He's not answering because he doesn't want to get into trouble.
I live in the ocean. I swim around slowly, looking for something to eat. I have six more arms than you do.
Who am I?
An Octopus
I started to talk to my order sister who was doing homework, and she needed to concentrate.
Focus
Give two sentences for the word: STORE
1. I went to the store to buy a gift.
2. I store all of my books on a shelf.
Give two sentences for the word: FAN
1. There were many fans at the football game.
2. The fan helped cool the room when it was hot.
Tia is starting to feel tired, but she told herself she could do it. She only needs to overtake one more person to win. “I can do this!” she said, and pedaled faster.
What is Tia doing? Why do you think so?
Tia is in a biking or cycling race. Key words are "win" and "pedaled faster".
Elizabeth was so proud of her garden. She planted the seeds early in the spring and watered the plants every morning. Last Friday, her mom called and asked her to come over for the weekend because she was feeling sick. When Elizabeth came back home, her plants were bent and drooping.
Why were the plants drooping? How do you know?
She had not watered them for a few days, so the plants were not doing well.
I wear a uniform. My job is to help people. I ride in a big red truck.
Who am I?
A firefighter
Give a synonym and an antonym for:
Abandon
Synonyms: desert, forsake, leave
Antonyms: keep, continue, maintain
Give two sentences for the word: SAW
1. I saw you at the mall.
2. Use the saw to cut wood.
Give two sentences for the word: POUND
1. Please do not pound on the door.
2. The potatoes weigh one pound.
Beep! Beep! It was raining hard, and some of the drivers were losing their patience. “I wonder why there is so much traffic,” Valerie thought. As she drove, she saw an ambulance and police cars.
What is causing the traffic? How do you know?
There was a car accident and it is blocking the road ahead.
I pressed a button, and after a few seconds, the door opened. I stepped inside and pressed a button with the number 10 on it. The door closed, and then I felt the floor moving up.
Where am I?
Elevator
I am a large mammal. I live in the woods. I have fur. I stand up and growl when I am angry.
Who am I?
A bear
We drove to pick my sister up from practice, and I told her we would park parallel to the school.
What does parallel mean:
bedside
Give two sentences for the word: SPRING
1. The season is spring.
2. The rabbit will spring in the air.
Give two sentences for the word: LEAVES
1. The leaves fell from the tree.
2. The boy leaves at the same time everyday.
Bob enjoys school, but he thinks math is too difficult. He had a final test on Wednesday. On Friday, Bob and his family went out to dinner. His family members kept telling him they were so proud of him.
Why do you think they went out to dinner? How do you know?
Bob got a good grade on his math final test. His family members took him out to celebrate his good grades and congratulate him on studying hard.
Dad and Anna were finishing up a project in the garage together.
“Can we paint the roof red?” asked Anna.
“Sure,” said Dad. “Then, when the paint dries, we can find a place to hang it in the backyard.”
What do you think Dad and Anna are making? Why do you think so?
Dad and Anna are making a birdhouse.
I wear a uniform. I go up into the clouds. I take people to different places.
Who am I?
A pilot
My feet hurt, so I decided to recline my seat and put my feet up.
What does recline mean:
lean back