Multiple Meaning Words 1
Give the two definitions for the word monitor
To supervise someone or a device used to view information
Give the two definitions for racket
an object used for hitting the ball in various sports or an unpleasant loud continuous noise
All of this is a waste of taxpayer money on a frivolous lawsuit.
What does frivolous mean?
Not important or something that is silly
I was late for school but I did not set my alarm.
because
What are the two W's when referring to small talk?
Weather and Weekend
Give the two definitions for the word novel
A book or something that is new
Give the two definitions for stoop
to bend the top half of the body forward and down or a structure that is part of the front of a house consisting of a few steps leading up from ground level
Staff have been in a long-running pay dispute with the company.
What does dispute mean?
argument
I really need to go to work, and I am too sick to drive.
but, therefore
If you saw your neighbor outside, What is a small talk question you could ask?
How have you been?, Are you enjoying this beautiful weather?
Give the two definitions of the word company
A business or a group of people
Give the two definitions for fork
a small object with three or four points and a handle, that you use to pick up food and eat with or the place where a single thing divides into two or more parts
If you don't use the correct grammar the meaning can be ambiguous and lead to confusion.
having more than one meaning.
vague
She is very smart, she does not enjoy school.
yet, but
You see your moms friend at the store, make a small talk statement.
I hope it stops raining soon.
Give the two definitions for the word marker
Something you write with or a symbol or object that gives information
Give the two definitions of ship
a large boat for traveling across water or to transport something by air, train, boat, or truck
There is a sharp distinction between crimes which involve injury to people and those that don't.
What does distinction mean?
a difference between two similar things
he was wealthy, he was still unhappy.
Although, Even though
My classes at school are really hard and I can't wait until summer break. I don't have time to do anything.
Is this a good small talk response?
NO
Give the two definitions for the word grave
a place in the ground where a dead person is buried or something that is very urgent/ seriously bad
Give the two definitions for note
a short piece of writing or a written symbol that represents a sound
I told her to take a break, just for one moment, and she reluctantly pulled away from her work.
What does reluctantly mean?
in a way that shows that you are not willing to do something and are therefore slow to do it
The actor was happy he got a part in a movie nor the part was small.
even though
School is going great but I am looking forward to summer.
Is this an appropriate small talk response?
YES