Multiple Meaning Words Worksheets

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Made at homeroomtools.comRead each sentence. Circle the word that fits.1.2.3.4.5.6.Multiple meaning words: circle the meaningA bat flew out of the cave at dusk. Here bat means.a flying animala stick for hitting a ballThe elephant sprayed water with its trunk. Here trunk means.the storage space of a caran elephant's long nosethe thick stem of a treeThe bell will ring at noon. Here ring means.a band worn on a fingerto make the sound of a bellDuck so the ball does not hit you. Here duck means.a bird that swimsto bend down fastWe pitch our tent near the lake. Here pitch means.to set up a tentto throwhow high or low a sound isWe sat on the grassy bank and fished. Here bank means.a place that keeps moneythe land beside a river
Made at homeroomtools.comRead each sentence. Circle the word that fits.1.2.3.4.5.6.Multiple meaning words: circle the meaningAnswer keyA bat flew out of the cave at dusk. Here bat means.a flying animala stick for hitting a ballThe elephant sprayed water with its trunk. Here trunk means.the storage space of a caran elephant's long nosethe thick stem of a treeThe bell will ring at noon. Here ring means.a band worn on a fingerto make the sound of a bellDuck so the ball does not hit you. Here duck means.a bird that swimsto bend down fastWe pitch our tent near the lake. Here pitch means.to set up a tentto throwhow high or low a sound isWe sat on the grassy bank and fished. Here bank means.a place that keeps moneythe land beside a rivera flying animalan elephant's long noseto make the sound of a bellto bend down fastto set up a tentthe land beside a river
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Two meanings to choose from 118

  • A bat flew out of the cave at dusk. Here bat means ___. a flying animal / a stick for hitting a ball
  • A big wave rolled onto the beach. Here wave means ___. a moving ridge of water / to move your hand to say hello
  • A fly buzzed around the fruit. Here fly means ___. a small insect / to move through the air
  • A frog sat on a mossy log. Here log means ___. a thick piece cut from a tree / a written record
  • A kind neighbor carried our bags. Here kind means ___. a type / helpful and caring
  • A mouse ran under the shed. Here mouse means ___. a small furry animal / a tool that moves a pointer
  • A palm grew beside the beach. Here palm means ___. a tree with long leaves / the inside of the hand
  • A school of minnows swam past the dock. Here school means ___. a large group of fish / a place where children learn
  • A seal slid off the rock into the sea. Here seal means ___. a sea animal with flippers / to close tightly
  • A stone will sink in the pond. Here sink means ___. a basin with a faucet / to go down under water
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Two meanings to choose from, continued

  • A traffic jam made the bus late. Here jam means ___. a crowd that cannot move / a sweet spread made from fruit
  • The balloon rose above the trees. Here rose means ___. a flower with thorns / went up
  • The band marched in the parade. Here band means ___. a group that plays music / a thin loop or strip
  • The bark of the old oak felt rough. Here bark means ___. the skin of a tree / the sound a dog makes
  • The bell will ring at noon. Here ring means ___. a band worn on a finger / to make the sound of a bell
  • The bus left without us. Here left means ___. the side opposite the right / went away
  • The bus takes us to school. Here school means ___. a large group of fish / a place where children learn
  • The cast took a bow after the play. Here cast means ___. all the actors in a show / to throw a fishing line
  • Cast your line near the reeds. Here cast means ___. all the actors in a show / to throw a fishing line
  • Click the mouse to open the game. Here mouse means ___. a small furry animal / a tool that moves a pointer
  • Dad read us a story about a fox. Here story means ___. a tale / one level of a building
  • Dad will park by the front door. Here park means ___. a place with grass to play / to stop a car and leave it
  • The dog runs around the yard. Here yard means ___. a length of three feet / the ground around a house
  • Draw a straight line with your ruler. Here ruler means ___. a person who leads a country / a tool for measuring
  • The duck dipped its bill in the pond. Here bill means ___. a bird's beak / a paper that shows what you owe
  • The duck paddled across the pond. Here duck means ___. a bird that swims / to bend down fast
  • Duck so the ball does not hit you. Here duck means ___. a bird that swims / to bend down fast
  • Each pupil brought a book to share. Here pupil means ___. a student / the dark center of the eye
  • Fill the pitcher with lemonade. Here pitcher means ___. a container for pouring / the player who throws the ball
  • The first letter of my name is M. Here letter means ___. a symbol of the alphabet / a written message
  • Geese fly south before winter. Here fly means ___. a small insect / to move through the air
  • Grandma wears a gold ring. Here ring means ___. a band worn on a finger / to make the sound of a bell
  • Hang the picture on a nail. Here nail means ___. a thin metal pin to hammer / the hard tip of a finger
  • He ate a sticky date after lunch. Here date means ___. a sweet brown fruit / the day of the month and the year
  • Hold the rail so you do not fall. Here fall means ___. the season after summer / to drop down
  • I ate a warm roll with my soup. Here roll means ___. a small round bread / to turn over and over
  • I broke a nail opening the box. Here nail means ___. a thin metal pin to hammer / the hard tip of a finger
  • I came in second in the race. Here second means ___. a very short unit of time / next after the first
  • I hopped on one foot. Here foot means ___. a length of twelve inches / the part at the end of the leg
  • I mailed a letter to my cousin. Here letter means ___. a symbol of the alphabet / a written message
  • I put strawberry jam on my toast. Here jam means ___. a crowd that cannot move / a sweet spread made from fruit
  • Long walks tire the puppy. Here tire means ___. a rubber ring around a wheel / to become sleepy or worn out
  • Mia swung the bat and hit the ball far. Here bat means ___. a flying animal / a stick for hitting a ball
  • Mom paid the bill for dinner. Here bill means ___. a bird's beak / a paper that shows what you owe
  • My aunt is a big fan of hockey. Here fan means ___. a machine that moves air / a person who likes something a lot
  • My sister can whistle a tune. Here can means ___. a metal container / to be able to
  • My watch says it is two o'clock. Here watch means ___. a small clock on the wrist / to look at for a while
  • One bright star came out before the moon. Here star means ___. a famous performer / a point of light in the night sky
  • Open the can of beans, please. Here can means ___. a metal container / to be able to
  • Our class is on the third story. Here story means ___. a tale / one level of a building
  • Our class put on a play about the seasons. Here play means ___. a story acted on a stage / to have fun with a game
  • Our class took a trip to the farm. Here trip means ___. a visit to a place / to catch your foot and fall
  • Peel the orange and share it. Here orange means ___. a color / a round fruit
  • The pigs sleep in a pen behind the barn. Here pen means ___. a small fenced space for animals / a tool for writing in ink
  • The pitcher threw a fast ball. Here pitcher means ___. a container for pouring / the player who throws the ball
  • Pour the cereal into a bowl. Here bowl means ___. a round deep dish / to roll a ball at pins
  • Press the space key between words. Here key means ___. a button on a keyboard or piano / a metal tool that opens a lock
  • The price is on the tag. Here tag means ___. a chasing game / a small label
  • The pupil gets smaller in bright light. Here pupil means ___. a student / the dark center of the eye
  • Put a rubber band around the cards. Here band means ___. a group that plays music / a thin loop or strip
  • Rinse the cups in the sink. Here sink means ___. a basin with a faucet / to go down under water
  • Row the boat to the dock. Here row means ___. a line of things side by side / to move a boat with oars
  • The ruler is one foot long. Here foot means ___. a length of twelve inches / the part at the end of the leg
  • The ruler of the island lived in a castle. Here ruler means ___. a person who leads a country / a tool for measuring
  • The sailors mopped the deck. Here deck means ___. a floor of a ship / a pack of cards
  • Seal the envelope before you mail it. Here seal means ___. a sea animal with flippers / to close tightly
  • Season the soup with a little pepper. Here season means ___. one of the four parts of the year / to add salt or spices
  • Set the plates on the table. Here table means ___. a chart with rows and columns / furniture with a flat top and legs
  • She found a smooth rock by the creek. Here rock means ___. a stone / to move back and forth
  • She held the tiny frog in her palm. Here palm means ___. a tree with long leaves / the inside of the hand
  • She picked a rose from the garden. Here rose means ___. a flower with thorns / went up
  • She plays the drums well. Here well means ___. a deep hole for water / in a good way
  • She saved her coins at the bank. Here bank means ___. a place that keeps money / the land beside a river
  • The ship sailed across the ocean. Here ship means ___. a large boat / to send by mail or truck
  • Shuffle the deck before you deal. Here deck means ___. a floor of a ship / a pack of cards
  • The sign says the pool is closed. Here sign means ___. a board with words or pictures / to write your name
  • Sign the card before we mail it. Here sign means ___. a board with words or pictures / to write your name
  • Sit on the top step and wait. Here step means ___. one stair / to move your foot
  • The sky turned orange at sunset. Here orange means ___. a color / a round fruit
  • The star of the movie waved to the crowd. Here star means ___. a famous performer / a point of light in the night sky
  • Step over the puddle. Here step means ___. one stair / to move your foot
  • The store will ship the books on Monday. Here ship means ___. a large boat / to send by mail or truck
  • The table lists each planet and its size. Here table means ___. a chart with rows and columns / furniture with a flat top and legs
  • Take the pit out of the peach. Here pit means ___. a deep hole in the ground / the hard seed of a fruit
  • They pulled water up from the well. Here well means ___. a deep hole for water / in a good way
  • Tie your laces or you may trip. Here trip means ___. a visit to a place / to catch your foot and fall
  • The top spun across the floor. Here top means ___. a toy that spins / the highest part
  • The train stopped at the station. Here train means ___. railroad cars pulled by an engine / to teach or practice
  • The truck needs a new front tire. Here tire means ___. a rubber ring around a wheel / to become sleepy or worn out
  • Turn left at the corner. Here left means ___. the side opposite the right / went away
  • Turn on the fan to cool the room. Here fan means ___. a machine that moves air / a person who likes something a lot
  • Turn the key to open the door. Here key means ___. a button on a keyboard or piano / a metal tool that opens a lock
  • Use the saw to cut the board in half. Here saw means ___. a tool that cuts wood / noticed with the eyes
  • Wait one second, please. Here second means ___. a very short unit of time / next after the first
  • Watch the ball roll down the hill. Here roll means ___. a small round bread / to turn over and over
  • Water the plant on the windowsill. Here plant means ___. a living thing with leaves and roots / to put seeds in the ground
  • Wave to the bus driver when you get off. Here wave means ___. a moving ridge of water / to move your hand to say hello
  • Waves rock the little boat. Here rock means ___. a stone / to move back and forth
  • We bowl with Grandpa on Fridays. Here bowl means ___. a round deep dish / to roll a ball at pins
  • We climbed to the top of the hill. Here top means ___. a toy that spins / the highest part
  • We flew a kite at the park. Here park means ___. a place with grass to play / to stop a car and leave it
  • We heard a loud bark at the door. Here bark means ___. the skin of a tree / the sound a dog makes
  • We need one yard of ribbon. Here yard means ___. a length of three feet / the ground around a house
  • We plant beans in May. Here plant means ___. a living thing with leaves and roots / to put seeds in the ground
  • We play tag at recess. Here play means ___. a story acted on a stage / to have fun with a game
  • We played tag until the bell rang. Here tag means ___. a chasing game / a small label
  • We rake the yard every fall. Here fall means ___. the season after summer / to drop down
  • We sat in the front row. Here row means ___. a line of things side by side / to move a boat with oars
  • We sat on the grassy bank and fished. Here bank means ___. a place that keeps money / the land beside a river
  • We saw a rainbow after the storm. Here saw means ___. a tool that cuts wood / noticed with the eyes
  • We train the puppy to sit. Here train means ___. railroad cars pulled by an engine / to teach or practice
  • We watch the ducks from the bridge. Here watch means ___. a small clock on the wrist / to look at for a while
  • What kind of soup is this? Here kind means ___. a type / helpful and caring
  • Winter is the coldest season. Here season means ___. one of the four parts of the year / to add salt or spices
  • The workers dug a pit for the pond. Here pit means ___. a deep hole in the ground / the hard seed of a fruit
  • Write each book you read in your log. Here log means ___. a thick piece cut from a tree / a written record
  • Write the date at the top of the page. Here date means ___. a sweet brown fruit / the day of the month and the year
  • Write the label with a pen. Here pen means ___. a small fenced space for animals / a tool for writing in ink

Three meanings to choose from 57

  • A bolt lit up the dark sky. Here bolt means ___. a flash of lightning / a metal bar that locks a door / to run away fast
  • A crane lifted the beam to the roof. Here crane means ___. a machine that lifts heavy things / a tall bird with long legs / to stretch your neck to see
  • A crane waded in the marsh. Here crane means ___. a machine that lifts heavy things / a tall bird with long legs / to stretch your neck to see
  • A pool of milk spread across the floor. Here pool means ___. a game played with balls on a table / a place to swim / a small puddle
  • A spring inside the pen pushes the tip out. Here spring means ___. a coil of metal / the season after winter / to move fast and suddenly
  • A whistle has a high pitch. Here pitch means ___. how high or low a sound is / to set up a tent / to throw
  • Aunt Jo wrote a check to pay for the bike. Here check means ___. a mark that shows something is right / a paper that tells a bank to pay / to look at something to be sure
  • The baby stacked one block on another. Here block means ___. a solid cube / part of a street between corners / to stand in the way
  • Buy one pound of butter. Here pound means ___. a place for lost pets / a unit of weight / to hit again and again
  • Cats spring onto the fence. Here spring means ___. a coil of metal / the season after winter / to move fast and suddenly
  • Check your answers before you hand in the test. Here check means ___. a mark that shows something is right / a paper that tells a bank to pay / to look at something to be sure
  • Dad struck a match to start the campfire. Here match means ___. a game or contest / a small stick that makes a flame / to go together
  • Do not tip the canoe. Here tip means ___. extra money for good service / the pointed end / to lean and fall over
  • Each right answer earns one point. Here point means ___. one unit of a score / the sharp end / to show with a finger
  • The elephant sprayed water with its trunk. Here trunk means ___. an elephant's long nose / the storage space of a car / the thick stem of a tree
  • The empty box is light. Here light means ___. brightness that lets you see / not heavy / to make something start to burn
  • Fallen trees bar the trail. Here bar means ___. a long straight piece of metal / a solid block of soap or chocolate / to block the way
  • Grandpa will light the campfire. Here light means ___. brightness that lets you see / not heavy / to make something start to burn
  • The gymnast swung from the bar. Here bar means ___. a long straight piece of metal / a solid block of soap or chocolate / to block the way
  • He wore a hat on his head. Here head means ___. the leader / the part of the body above the neck / to go toward a place
  • The head of the school spoke first. Here head means ___. the leader / the part of the body above the neck / to go toward a place
  • The hikers scale the cliff with ropes. Here scale means ___. a thin plate on a fish / a tool for weighing / to climb
  • Hold the pencil in your writing hand. Here hand means ___. a pointer on a clock / the part at the end of the arm / to pass to someone
  • Light came in through the window. Here light means ___. brightness that lets you see / not heavy / to make something start to burn
  • Loud noises make the horses bolt. Here bolt means ___. a flash of lightning / a metal bar that locks a door / to run away fast
  • Mom left a note on the fridge. Here note means ___. a short written message / a single musical sound / to notice
  • Moss grew on the trunk of the old oak. Here trunk means ___. an elephant's long nose / the storage space of a car / the thick stem of a tree
  • Note how the leaves change in October. Here note means ___. a short written message / a single musical sound / to notice
  • One shiny scale stuck to the net. Here scale means ___. a thin plate on a fish / a tool for weighing / to climb
  • Our team won the soccer match. Here match means ___. a game or contest / a small stick that makes a flame / to go together
  • People in the back crane to see the parade. Here crane means ___. a machine that lifts heavy things / a tall bird with long legs / to stretch your neck to see
  • Pitch the ball to the batter. Here pitch means ___. how high or low a sound is / to set up a tent / to throw
  • Please hand me the scissors. Here hand means ___. a pointer on a clock / the part at the end of the arm / to pass to someone
  • The point of the needle is sharp. Here point means ___. one unit of a score / the sharp end / to show with a finger
  • Point to the door you want. Here point means ___. one unit of a score / the sharp end / to show with a finger
  • Pound the dough until it is flat. Here pound means ___. a place for lost pets / a unit of weight / to hit again and again
  • Put a check next to each word you know. Here check means ___. a mark that shows something is right / a paper that tells a bank to pay / to look at something to be sure
  • Put a stamp on the envelope. Here stamp means ___. a small paper you stick on mail / a tool that prints a mark / to bring your foot down hard
  • Put the apples on the scale. Here scale means ___. a thin plate on a fish / a tool for weighing / to climb
  • Put the bags in the trunk and close the lid. Here trunk means ___. an elephant's long nose / the storage space of a car / the thick stem of a tree
  • The short hand points to the hour. Here hand means ___. a pointer on a clock / the part at the end of the arm / to pass to someone
  • Sing the first note softly. Here note means ___. a short written message / a single musical sound / to notice
  • Slide the bolt to lock the gate. Here bolt means ___. a flash of lightning / a metal bar that locks a door / to run away fast
  • Stamp the snow off your boots. Here stamp means ___. a small paper you stick on mail / a tool that prints a mark / to bring your foot down hard
  • Tall hats block my view. Here block means ___. a solid cube / part of a street between corners / to stand in the way
  • The teacher pressed a star stamp on my paper. Here stamp means ___. a small paper you stick on mail / a tool that prints a mark / to bring your foot down hard
  • These two socks match. Here match means ___. a game or contest / a small stick that makes a flame / to go together
  • The tip of the pencil broke. Here tip means ___. extra money for good service / the pointed end / to lean and fall over
  • Tulips bloom in spring. Here spring means ___. a coil of metal / the season after winter / to move fast and suddenly
  • Uncle Ray plays pool with a long stick. Here pool means ___. a game played with balls on a table / a place to swim / a small puddle
  • Unwrap a new bar of soap. Here bar means ___. a long straight piece of metal / a solid block of soap or chocolate / to block the way
  • We found our dog at the pound. Here pound means ___. a place for lost pets / a unit of weight / to hit again and again
  • We head home after practice. Here head means ___. the leader / the part of the body above the neck / to go toward a place
  • We left a tip for the waiter. Here tip means ___. extra money for good service / the pointed end / to lean and fall over
  • We pitch our tent near the lake. Here pitch means ___. how high or low a sound is / to set up a tent / to throw
  • We swim laps at the pool. Here pool means ___. a game played with balls on a table / a place to swim / a small puddle
  • We walked one block to the library. Here block means ___. a solid cube / part of a street between corners / to stand in the way

How this list was compiled: Written by hand for this page: 175 sentences about 78 everyday words that have more than one meaning (59 words in two meanings, 19 in three). Each sentence uses the word in one meaning only and the choices under it are that word's own meanings in our short wording. Every meaning was checked against the word's entry in the Cambridge Dictionary, dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/ followed by the word, read 2026-09-30; a meaning the entry does not give was left out. No person, brand or character is named, and no published worksheet was copied. Licence: own work

How it works

A multiple meaning word is one spelling with more than one meaning: a duck swims, and you duck under a branch. Each sheet has six sentences, each with that word's own meanings to choose from.

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Try each meaning in the sentence

Read the sentence, then say each meaning in place of the word. Take We sat on the grassy bank and fished. The land beside a river makes sense there, and a place that keeps money does not. The other words in the sentence are the clue.

Two meanings or three

Set picks Two meanings to choose from, for words such as bat, ring and seal, or Three meanings to choose from, for words such as trunk, pitch and scale. Left on All of them, a sheet mixes both.

  • After the sheet, ask for a new sentence that uses the same word the other way.
  • Many of these words change jobs: duck is a noun for the bird and a verb for the move.

Questions and answers

Is there a multiple meaning words worksheets PDF with answers?

Yes. Press Print worksheet and choose Save as PDF in the print window. The answer key prints as the last page, with the right meaning circled, unless you untick Add an answer key as the last page under More options.

What grade learns multiple meaning words?

The Common Core language standards start in kindergarten, with new meanings for familiar words such as duck the bird and the verb to duck (L.K.4a). Grades 1 to 3 use the sentence as a clue to a word's meaning (L.1.4a, L.2.4a, L.3.4a).

Are multiple meaning words the same as homophones?

No. A multiple meaning word keeps one spelling: a bat flies at night, and a bat hits a ball. Homophones sound alike but are spelled differently, such as pair and pear. The homonyms worksheets practice those.

Can I use my own sentences?

Yes. Type one a line, with ___ for the blank, an equals sign, the right meaning, then a slash before each wrong one: The bat flew. Here bat means ___. = an animal / a stick. Your lines replace ours.

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