“Name:       Date:       MULTIPLE-MEANING WORDS A multiple-meaning word has more than one meaning. For example, the word minor can refer to a “person under 18 years of age” or to something that is “small or unimportant.” It can also mean "a lesser course of study" or "a key or scale" in music. A. DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence. Then, on the line, write the letter of the definition that best matches the use of the underlined word. 1.       My dad woke us up early so we could go fishing for bass. a. a fish b. a voice, instrument, or sound of the lowest range 2.       A strong wind blew through mountains. a. movement of the air b. turn repeatedly 3.       There is such a minute difference between the twins that I can never tell them apart! a. a fraction of time b. extremely small 4.       The sow is out in the pasture. a. a female pig b. to plant seeds B. DIRECTIONS: Choose the most appropriate underlined word from part A to complete each sentence below. 1. “Wait a            ,” I yelled, “I’ll be down shortly.” Meaning of Word:            2. Keji’s new speakers really pumped out some heart-thumping            . Meaning of Word:            3. Soon, after the thaw, it would be time to            carrots and potatoes. Meaning of Word:            4. Gunther's driveway is long and twists up a mountain; you have to _____            your way up to his house! Meaning of Word:            PRACTICE 2 Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format. Name:       Date:       MULTIPLE-MEANING WORDS A. DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence. Then write the meaning of the word. Use a dictionary if needed. 1. Yesterday, our school had a tornado drill. Meaning:            2. We began to board the train at twelve-thirty. Meaning:            3. One section of a submarine is made up of living quarters. Meaning:            4. Tyrell looked familiar, but I couldn’t place where I knew him from. Meaning:            B. DIRECTIONS: Insert each of the following words frompartA in a new sentence using a different meaning of the word. 1. drill       2. board       3. quarters       4. place       C. DIRECTIONS: On the lines below, write two multiple-meaning words. Then write two sentences for each word. Each sentence should use a different meaning of the word.”