Multiple-Meaning Words
Grade 2 · English Language Arts · Vocabulary Building · Maryland, USA
Lesson Summary
Some words have more than one meaning. Use the sentence to figure out which meaning is being used.
Explanation
Many words in English have more than one meaning. The word 'bat' can mean an animal that flies at night or a stick used to hit a baseball. The word 'bark' can mean the sound a dog makes or the covering on a tree. To figure out the right meaning, read the whole sentence and think about which definition makes sense. Context is the key!
Practice Questions
Q1: In 'She sat on the bank of the river,' does 'bank' mean a place for money or the edge of a river?
Answer: The edge of a river.
Q2: Give two meanings of the word 'ring.'
Answer: A piece of jewelry you wear on your finger, and the sound a phone or bell makes.
Q3: In 'The leaves fall from the tree,' does 'fall' mean to drop down or a season?
Answer: To drop down (though 'fall' can also mean the season of autumn).
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Multiple-Meaning Words is a lesson in the Vocabulary Building chapter of Grade 2 English Language Arts. It is part of the Maryland, USA school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.
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Multiple-Meaning Words is taught in Grade 2 as part of the English Language Arts curriculum in Maryland, USA.
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