Beach Park
Block 5 Multiple Meaning Words Assessment
Name
Circle the correct answer.
Question #1:
Choose the correct meaning for the capitalized word.
My grandpa and I went deep sea FISHING for marlin.
A.
trying to catch an animal in the water
B.
trying to gather information by speaking to an
individual
Question #2:
Choose the correct meaning for the capitalized word.
Mary was FISHING for clues to solve the mystery, but
Mr. Brown wouldn't tell her anything.
A.
trying to catch an animal in the water
B.
trying to gather information by speaking to an
individual
Question #3:
Choose the correct meaning for the capitalized word.
You would rather LOAF than help me mow the lawn.
A.
the shape of baked bread
B.
waste time; do nothing productive
Question #4:
Choose the correct meaning for the capitalized word.
Would you pick up a LOAF of rye when you're at the
store?
A.
waste time; do nothing productive
B.
the shape of baked bread
Question #5:
Choose the correct meaning for the capitalized word.
The senator chose Susan to be a PAGE at the capitol.
A.
a piece of paper from a book or pamphlet
B.
a person who assists by doing errands for
someone
Question #6:
Choose the correct meaning for the capitalized word.
What happened to PAGE nine? It seems to be ripped
out of this edition.
A.
assists by doing errands for someone
B.
a piece of paper out of a book or pamphlet
Question #7:
Choose the correct meaning for the capitalized word.
Please rake the LEAVES after you get home from school.
A.
to exit a room or go to another place
B.
parts of a tree that fall to the ground
Question #8:
Choose the correct meaning for the capitalized word.
Have Moesha sign the card before she LEAVES.
A.
parts of a tree that fall to the ground
B.
to exit a room or go to another place
Question #9:
Choose the correct meaning for the capitalized word.
Has anyone seen my other black BOOT?
A.
to kick something
B.
a type of shoe
Question #10:
Choose the correct meaning for the capitalized word.
The young boy gave the can a BOOT.
A.
to kick something
B.
a type of shoe
Question #11:
Choose the correct meaning for the capitalized word.
How do you SPELL this word?
A.
to arrange letters in correct order to form a
word
B.
a small period of time
Question #12:
Choose the correct meaning for the capitalized word.
My dad asked me to sit with him for a SPELL.
A.
to arrange letters in correct order to form a
word
B.
a small period of time
Question #13:
Choose the correct meaning for the capitalized word.
You will learn to eat boiled BARK during survival
training.
A.
the outside of a tree trunk
B.
the sound of a dog
Beach Park
Block 5 Multiple Meaning Words Assessment
Name
Circle the correct answer.
Question #14:
Choose the correct meaning for the capitalized word.
My dog Lucky's BARK is worse than his bite.
A.
the sound of a dog
B.
the outside of a tree trunk
Question #15:
Does this sentence have a positive or negative
connotation?
The path from my house to the barn is tricky.
A.
positive
B.
negative
Question #16:
Does this sentence have a positive or negative
connotation?
The path from my house to the barn is an adventure.
A.
negative
B.
positive
Question #17:
Does this sentence have a positive or negative
connotation?
The mob gathered around the famous entertainer.
A.
positive
B.
negative
Question #18:
Does this sentence have a positive or negative
connotation?
The crowd gathered around the famous entertainer.
A.
negative
B.
positive
Question #19:
Does this sentence have a positive or negative
connotation?
Mandy has a lazy approach to doing her school work.
A.
positive
B.
negative
Question #20:
Does this sentence have a positive or negative
connotation?
Mandy has a calm approach to doing her school work.
A.
positive
B.
negative
Question #21:
Choose the best definition for the word in capitals.
Marnie bought the necklace because it was CHEAP.
A.
inexpensive
B.
poorly made
Question #22:
Choose the best definition for the word in capitals.
The carpenter made RIDICULOUS demands of his
employees.
A.
unreasonable
B.
silly
Question #23:
Choose the best definition for the word in capitals.
Quincy's CHEAP suit lasted only one week.
A.
poorly made
B.
inexpensive
Question #24:
Choose the best definition for the word in capitals.
Chancey chose a college with RIGID entry standards.
A.
strict, unyielding
B.
extremely stiff
Question #25:
Choose the best definition for the word in capitals.
The soldier stood at RIGID attention.
A.
extremely stiff
B.
strict, unyielding
Question #26:
Choose the best definition for the word in capitals.
The RIDICULOUS joke made us laugh until we cried.
A.
silly
B.
unbelievable
Beach Park
Block 5 Multiple Meaning Words Assessment
Answer Key
1. A -trying to catch an animal in the water
2. B -trying to gather information by speaking to an individual
3. B -waste time; do nothing productive
4. B -the shape of baked bread
5. B -a person who assists by doing errands for someone
6. B -a piece of paper out of a book or pamphlet
7. B -parts of a tree that fall to the ground
8. B -to exit a room or go to another place
9. B -a type of shoe
10. A -to kick something
11. A -to arrange letters in correct order to form a word
12. B -a small period of time
13. A -the outside of a tree trunk
14. A -the sound of a dog
15. B -negative
16. B -positive
17. B -negative
18. B -positive
19. B -negative
20. A -positive
21. A -inexpensive
22. A -unreasonable
23. A -poorly made
24. A -strict, unyielding
25. A -extremely stiff
26. A -silly