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This worksheet is designed to teach "multiple meaning words," which are words that have the same spelling but different meanings depending on the context. The task is to look at the two pictures in each box and choose the word from the options that correctly describes *both* images.
Let's solve each problem one by one.
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Problem 1: Bat (animal) and Baseball Bat
- Options: bat, fly, miss
- Analysis: The word "bat" can refer to the flying mammal or the piece of sports equipment used in baseball. Both images show a "bat." The other words do not fit.
- Answer: bat
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Problem 2: Rocking Chair and Rocks (stones)
- Options: rock, hit, ring
- Analysis: The word "rock" can mean a large stone (geology) or to move back and forth (as in a rocking chair). Both images are associated with the word "rock."
- Answer: rock
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Problem 3: Ringtone on a Phone and a Wedding Ring
- Options: hit, rock, ring
- Analysis: The word "ring" can mean the sound a phone makes (to ring) or the piece of jewelry worn on a finger (a ring). Both images depict something that "rings."
- Answer: ring
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Problem 4: A Girl Waving and an Ocean Wave
- Options: wave, ring, sea
- Analysis: The word "wave" can mean the gesture of moving your hand to greet someone or a crest of water in the ocean. Both images show a "wave."
- Answer: wave
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Problem 5: Fly (insect) and Airplane (to fly)
- Options: plane, fly, miss
- Analysis: The word "fly" can be a noun for the insect or a verb meaning to travel through the air (like an airplane). Both images relate to "fly."
- Answer: fly
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Problem 6: Fingernail Polish and a Nail (hardware)
- Options: fly, hit, nail
- Analysis: The word "nail" can refer to the hard plate on your finger (fingernail) or the metal spike used in carpentry. Both images show a "nail."
- Answer: nail
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Problem 7: Boxing and a Cardboard Box
- Options: nail, box, hit
- Analysis: The word "box" can mean the sport of boxing or a container made of cardboard. Both images depict something you "box."
- Answer: box
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Problem 8: Bowling and a Bowl (of food)
- Options: fly, hit, nail
- Analysis: This one is tricky. The image shows a person bowling (throwing a ball to "hit" pins) and a bowl of food. None of the options perfectly fit both. However, the action in bowling is to "hit" the pins. While "bowl" would be the perfect multiple-meaning word here (the sport and the container), it is not an option. Between "fly," "hit," and "nail," "hit" is the most logical choice because the primary goal in bowling is to hit the pins. The bowl of food doesn't relate to "hit," making this question potentially flawed. But given the choices, "hit" is the best fit for the bowling image.
- Answer: hit (with the understanding that this is the best available option, though not a perfect match for both images).
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1. bat
2. rock
3. ring
4. wave
5. fly
6. nail
7. box
8. hit
Let's solve each problem one by one.
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Problem 1: Bat (animal) and Baseball Bat
- Options: bat, fly, miss
- Analysis: The word "bat" can refer to the flying mammal or the piece of sports equipment used in baseball. Both images show a "bat." The other words do not fit.
- Answer: bat
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Problem 2: Rocking Chair and Rocks (stones)
- Options: rock, hit, ring
- Analysis: The word "rock" can mean a large stone (geology) or to move back and forth (as in a rocking chair). Both images are associated with the word "rock."
- Answer: rock
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Problem 3: Ringtone on a Phone and a Wedding Ring
- Options: hit, rock, ring
- Analysis: The word "ring" can mean the sound a phone makes (to ring) or the piece of jewelry worn on a finger (a ring). Both images depict something that "rings."
- Answer: ring
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Problem 4: A Girl Waving and an Ocean Wave
- Options: wave, ring, sea
- Analysis: The word "wave" can mean the gesture of moving your hand to greet someone or a crest of water in the ocean. Both images show a "wave."
- Answer: wave
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Problem 5: Fly (insect) and Airplane (to fly)
- Options: plane, fly, miss
- Analysis: The word "fly" can be a noun for the insect or a verb meaning to travel through the air (like an airplane). Both images relate to "fly."
- Answer: fly
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Problem 6: Fingernail Polish and a Nail (hardware)
- Options: fly, hit, nail
- Analysis: The word "nail" can refer to the hard plate on your finger (fingernail) or the metal spike used in carpentry. Both images show a "nail."
- Answer: nail
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Problem 7: Boxing and a Cardboard Box
- Options: nail, box, hit
- Analysis: The word "box" can mean the sport of boxing or a container made of cardboard. Both images depict something you "box."
- Answer: box
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Problem 8: Bowling and a Bowl (of food)
- Options: fly, hit, nail
- Analysis: This one is tricky. The image shows a person bowling (throwing a ball to "hit" pins) and a bowl of food. None of the options perfectly fit both. However, the action in bowling is to "hit" the pins. While "bowl" would be the perfect multiple-meaning word here (the sport and the container), it is not an option. Between "fly," "hit," and "nail," "hit" is the most logical choice because the primary goal in bowling is to hit the pins. The bowl of food doesn't relate to "hit," making this question potentially flawed. But given the choices, "hit" is the best fit for the bowling image.
- Answer: hit (with the understanding that this is the best available option, though not a perfect match for both images).
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Final Answers:
1. bat
2. rock
3. ring
4. wave
5. fly
6. nail
7. box
8. hit
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiple meaning word worksheet.
