Multiple meaning words grade 4 worksheets

📚 Topic Summary

Words can be sneaky! Some words have more than one meaning. For example, the word "bat" can mean a wooden stick used in baseball ⚾ or a nocturnal flying animal 🦇. To figure out the correct meaning, you need to look at the sentence it's used in. This is called using context clues. Practice will help you become a word detective! 🕵️‍♀️

🧠 Part A: Vocabulary

Match the word with its correct definition:

1. Word: Bank
2. Word: Fair
3. Word: Fine
4. Word: Right
5. Word: Watch

Definitions:

1. A sum of money.
2. Correct.
3. To observe.
4. Acceptable.
5. A place for keeping money.

✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word to complete the sentence:

(play / instrument) The musician began to ______ his ______.

(address / deliver) Please ______ the package to my ______.

Answers: play, instrument; deliver, address

🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking

Explain why it's important to understand that some words have more than one meaning. Give an example of how misunderstanding a multiple meaning word could lead to confusion.

Answer: It's important to understand that some words have multiple meanings because it helps us to interpret communication accurately. Without understanding these nuances, we might misinterpret instructions, jokes, or even important information. For instance, if someone says, "I'm going to *draw* a picture," and you think they mean to *draw* (pull) something, you'll be confused when they bring out a pencil and paper instead of, say, a wagon.