Qualifying Words
Identify the qualifying word.
It never rains in the Bahamas.
Never
The sum of 9 and 10 is 19.
Sum means to add.
Old is to young as ugly is to _________.
pretty
beautiful
gorgeous
What is the multiple meaning word in the sentence? Identify and explain at least 2 meanings for this word.
Trip
To fall
To go away somewhere
The police offered a $5,000 reward for tips that lead to the arrest of the criminal. They hoped that would be enough of an incentive to get more information.
Incentive is something that encourages someone/group to do something
Identify the qualifying word.
We sometimes order pizza for dinner.
Sometimes
The product of 10 and 10 is 100.
When you multiply numbers.
Smart is to intelligent as wealthy is to _____________.
Rich
Lilah was responsible for putting out all of the glasses before the dinner party.
What is the multiple meaning word? What are the two meanings of the word?
Glasses
-Glasses you drink out of
-Glasses people wear to help them see
The lesson was so redundant, because my teacher just kept saying the same thing over and over.
Identify the qualifying word.
She always copies my homework.
Always
After not being friends for 3 months Mariah and Kim reconciled and resumed their close friendship.
To make up
Book is to read as car is to ____________.
Drive
Anthony was surprised when he picked up his nephew and he was so light, it was light he wasn't holding anything at all.
What is the multiple meaning word?
What are at least two meanings for this word?
Light
-The opposite of heavy
-Illumination
Use the multiple meaning word fly in at least two sentences with separate meanings.
Fly: the bug
Fly: the action
Identify the qualifying word.
It frequently snows during the winter.
Frequently
Leo wanted to become a lawyer, so he was very careful to not participate in any activities that might jeopardize, or make impossible or difficult, his future care.
To be at risk of losing something
Apple is to tree as flower is to ________.
Stem
I went to the park with my cousins over the weekend, and we played on the playground.
What is the multiple meaning word?
What are at least two meanings for this word?
Park
-The action of putting a car in a place
-A natural space where you can go to walk or play
Identify the qualifying word.
My teacher frequently calls on me to answer questions.
Frequently
Identify the qualifying word.
Queen Elizabeth has always been the queen of England.
Always
Mila was mortified when her mom picked her up from school and ran up to her to give her a big hug, she turned bright red and ran to the car.
Extremely embarassed
Comedian is to laughter as teacher is to __________.
teach
When the baseball player stepped up to bat he looked determined to hit a home run.
What is the multiple meaning word?
What are at least 2 meanings for this word?
Bat
-Baseball bat
-The animal
Use the following homophones in sentences.
Wail
Whale
Wail: A loud cry
Whale: The animal that lives in the ocean