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Multiple Meaning Words

Words that are spelled alike but have DIFFERENT meanings

Examples

• A bank can be: 1. A place where money is stored (noun) 2. An area along the side of a river (noun)• Skirt can be a noun or a verb: 1. A free hanging part of a garment extending from the waist down (noun) 2. To go or pass around or about (verb)

Examples

• Lean can mean: 1. To depend on for support (verb) 2. Thin (adjective)• Bat can mean: 1. The flying mammal (noun) 2. The tool used in baseball (noun)

Use context clues and think carefully about the sentence’s message to figure out which meaning is being used. Sample QuestionThe beams from the sun made the diamond sparkle.What is the meaning of the underlined word in the

sentence above? A. Widest parts B. Planks of wood C. Bright smiles D. Rays of light

Answer: D

Explanation: The word “beams” has many meanings. All of the

answer choices are definitions of the word. However, in this sentence, “beams” means “rays of light.” The correct answer is D. The reader can tell that this definition is being used because the beams are coming “from the sun.” Also, the beams are making “the diamond sparkle.” Looking at context clues helps the reader figure out the meaning being used.

Sample Question

As she collected her prize money, Kayla could not believe her stroke of luck.

In this sentence, the word stroke means A. A movement of a pen or pencil B. A blow from a fist or hammer C. A sudden or chance happening D. A gentle and soothing touch

Answer: C

Explanation: The word “stroke” has many meanings. All of the

answer choices are definitions of the word. However, in this sentence, “stroke” means “a sudden or chance happening.” The correct answer is C. The reader can tell that this definition is being used because Kayla “couldn’t believe” her luck. Her winning the “prize money” came as a surprise to her. It was “sudden.”