Multiple-Meaning Words
Grade 3 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the meaning of the word in quotation marks.
The dog began to “bark” at the mail carrier.
- the outside of a tree
- a loud dog sound
- a tree branch
Rosa swung the “bat” and hit the ball.
- a flying animal
- a wooden stick
- a small bird
A “bat” flew out of the dark cave.
- a wooden stick
- a small bird
- a flying animal
Please “ring” the bell when you are ready.
- a band for a finger
- make a bell sound
- tie with string
We sat on the porch to “watch” the sunset.
- a small clock
- listen to
- look at
It was not “fair” that only one team got a turn.
- very hot
- treating everyone the same
- a show with rides and games
Be careful not to “fall” on the wet floor.
- climb up slowly
- the season after summer
- drop down by accident
Dad struck a “match” to light the candle.
- throw away
- a small stick that makes fire
- go with
Water came up from a “spring” in the hillside.
- a rainy day
- the season after winter
- water from the ground
A “seal” swam near the rocks and then dived.
- close tightly
- open wide
- a sea animal
Please “row” the boat to the dock.
- paint a boat
- a line of seats
- move a boat with oars
The flowers bloom in the “spring”.
- water from the ground
- the season after winter
- a rainy day


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