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Source: Judy DeFilippo and Charles Skidmore, Skill Sharpeners 3 

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The dictionary often lists several meanings for one word.

Read the following dictionary entries. Decide which meaningof the word is being used in each sentence. Write the numberof that definition in front of the sentence. The first one is done for you.

run 1. to move rapidly   3

2. to operate, work,or move

3. to manage; be in charge of 

4. to take part in a race or election

note 1. reputation or fame

2. a musical sound

3. a short letter

fly 1. to move through the

air with wings

2. to pass quickly

3. to wave in the air

4. to travel by aircraft

poor 1. needy; having too little money

2. unhappy; deserving pity

3. unsatisfactory; not good

carry 1. to have for sale

2. to win

3. to hold up; support

4. to pick up and bring

 Alternative Word Meanings L ang uag e  Ob je c tiv e E  xplain mult iple meanings of co

mmon E nglish wor ds.

SKILL OBJECTIVES: Choosing the correct definition; building vocabulary. Review the directions,then do the first set of sentencesas a group activity. Assign the page as independent work.   Extension Activity: Students can write sentences illustrating two or threedifferent meanings of some of these words:   light,fair,block,hand,match,fall, figure,head.  They may use their dictionaries for help.

My father runs the supermarket on

12th Street.

Paul Lopez is going to run for class

president.

 There’s my bus. I’ve got to run!

My car runs best on premium gas.

 The song ended on a sweet note.

Jason’s mother wrote his teacher anote.

Henry Larkin is a musician of some

note.

Paul Peterson, the reporter, has to fly tothe West Coast often.

Most birds fly south for the winter.

 Time does fly when you’re having fun.

Fly the flag proudly, boys.

Your poor performance on this testshows that you didn’t study.

 There are many poor people in this city.

Look at that poor, wet cat.

José,can you carry these booksdownstairs, please?

 This little wagon can carry over 100pounds.

Did the Democrats carry this state in

the last election?

 This store doesn’t carry calendars.

 

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