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4th Grade Multiple-Meaning Words worksheets

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Multiple-Meaning Words

Grade 4 Reading Worksheet - Challenge Me

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Circle the meaning of the first word that fits the sentence.

  1. wave: A big wave rolled onto the beach.

    • a moving ridge of water
    • the player who throws the ball in baseball
    • to bend down quickly
    • to move your hand to say hello
  2. train: The train stopped at the station.

    • a person who loves a team or a star
    • the season after winter
    • to practice for a sport or job
    • a line of railroad cars
  3. watch: He checked the time on his watch.

    • to look at something for a while
    • a coil of metal that bounces back
    • a day on the calendar
    • a small clock worn on the wrist
  4. spring: Flowers bloom in the spring.

    • the season after winter
    • a day on the calendar
    • a coil of metal that bounces back
    • a game between two teams
  5. park: We played soccer at the park.

    • to leave a car in a place
    • a coil of metal that bounces back
    • a place with grass and swings
    • to make the sound of a bell
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About this worksheet

Many words have more than one meaning, such as bat, bank and spring. Each sheet has five sentences, and your child circles the meaning of the first word that fits the sentence. Building Confidence offers three meanings and the other levels four.

What your child will learn

  • Know that one word can have two meanings
  • Use the sentence to choose the meaning
  • Rule out a meaning that does not fit

Common Core standard: L.4.4.A

Worked example

The bat flew out of the cave. Bat here means a small animal that flies, not a stick used in baseball.

Common mistake

Choosing the meaning you know best without checking the sentence.

Helpful hint

Read the whole sentence. Choose the meaning that makes sense in it.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with multiple-meaning words?

Choosing the meaning you know best without checking the sentence.

How can I help my child with multiple-meaning words?

Read the whole sentence. Choose the meaning that makes sense in it.

Are these 4th grade reading worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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