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4th Grade Multiple-Meaning Words worksheets

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Multiple-Meaning Words

Grade 4 Reading Worksheet

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

  1. bow: She tied a red bow on the gift.

    • a circle of metal worn on a finger
    • to bend forward at the waist
    • a thin metal pin hit with a hammer
    • a ribbon tied in a loop
  2. wave: A big wave rolled onto the beach.

    • a thin metal pin hit with a hammer
    • to move your hand to say hello
    • a moving ridge of water
    • the hard covering at the end of a finger
  3. duck: A duck paddled across the pond.

    • a water bird with a flat bill
    • a thin metal pin hit with a hammer
    • to bend down quickly
    • a circle of metal worn on a finger
  4. kind: The kind nurse held my hand.

    • caring and gentle
    • a type or sort
    • the player who throws the ball in baseball
    • not heavy
  5. watch: He checked the time on his watch.

    • the sound a dog makes
    • to look at something for a while
    • a small clock worn on the wrist
    • a place that keeps people's money
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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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