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Words with more than one meaning are multiple-meaning<br />

words. You can use context clues, or other words in the<br />

sentence, to help you figure out the meaning. Sometimes you<br />

must use a dictionary to learn the different meanings of the word.<br />

<strong>Practice</strong><br />

Vocabulary Strategy:<br />

Multiple-Meaning Words<br />

A. Read each sentence. Then circle the letter next to the correct<br />

meaning of each underlined word.<br />

1. My fi rst camping trip might have been a disaster, but it turned out great.<br />

a. physical strength b. expressing possibility or doubt<br />

2. We had to change a fl at tire on the way to the campground, but the<br />

spare tire worked fi ne.<br />

a. extra b. hold back or avoid<br />

3. After that we set up our tent near some trees and brush.<br />

a. object with bristles on a handle b. heavy growth of bushes<br />

4. Cavities in the rocks near the river were the perfect place to store our<br />

towels while we swam in the lake.<br />

a. hollow places b. decayed spots on teeth<br />

5. He still had some change in his pocket.<br />

a. to become different b. coins<br />

6. As the day came to a close, I was happy to be camping.<br />

a. end b. shut<br />

B. Use a dictionary to find two meanings of each multiple-meaning<br />

word listed below.<br />

7. jam a.<br />

b.<br />

8. coat a.<br />

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b.<br />

Skunk Scout • Grade 5/Unit 6<br />

At Home: Write a paragraph containing ten multiplemeaning<br />

words. Write at least three sentences using each<br />

meaning of each word.<br />

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