Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The task is to
identify the correct meaning of the
underlined word in each sentence based on context. These are
multiple-meaning words, which means they can have different meanings depending on how they're used.
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1. Most of the students got an A+ in their final exam. They did well!
- Underlined word:
well
Options:
- In a right or skillful way
✔
- A hole dug in the ground to find water
✘
✔ Correct answer: *In a right or skillful way*
👉 "Did well" here means they performed excellently in the exam — not a physical hole.
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2. Birds fly very fast.
- Underlined word:
fly
Options:
- Move through the air
✔
- An insect with wings
✘
✔ Correct answer: *Move through the air*
👉 Birds are moving through the air, so “fly” means to move through the air. The second option describes a “fly” as an insect, which is not what’s happening here.
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3. He raked the dry leaves in the yard.
- Underlined word:
leaves
Options:
- Goes away
✘
- Parts of a plant or tree
✔
✔ Correct answer: *Parts of a plant or tree*
👉 The sentence talks about raking leaves in the yard — these are actual leaves from trees.
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4. He had to pet his friend to him from crying.
- Underlined word:
pet
Options:
- To touch or stroke something lightly
✔
- An animal living with people
✘
✔ Correct answer: *To touch or stroke something lightly*
👉 Here, "pet" means to gently touch or comfort someone (like stroking). It's not referring to an animal.
> Note: There’s a small grammar error in the sentence: *"to him from crying"* should be *"to stop him from crying"*, but the meaning is clear.
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5. I got a watch for my birthday.
- Underlined word:
watch
Options:
- A small clock worn on the wrist
✔
- To look at or view
✘
✔ Correct answer: *A small clock worn on the wrist*
👉 The person received a timepiece (a wristwatch) as a gift — not the verb "to watch."
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
In a right or skillful way
2.
Move through the air
3.
Parts of a plant or tree
4.
To touch or stroke something lightly
5.
A small clock worn on the wrist
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📝 Explanation Summary:
This exercise teaches
context clues and
word meaning. Even though the words look the same, their meaning changes based on the sentence. We must read carefully to choose the correct definition.
For example:
- "Well" can mean “in good health” or “skillfully” — here it's the latter.
- "Fly" can mean an insect or to move through air — birds are flying, so it's the motion.
- "Leaves" could mean to go away or plant parts — in this case, it's plant parts.
- "Pet" can mean to stroke or a pet animal — here it's the action.
- "Watch" can mean a timepiece or to observe — here it's the object.
💡 Tip: Always look at the
entire sentence and think about what makes sense in context!
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiple meaning words grade 5.
