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4th Grade Multiple-Meaning Words worksheets

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Multiple-Meaning Words

Grade 4 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

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

  1. bat: A bat flew out of the cave at dusk.

    • a wooden stick used to hit a ball
    • a small animal that flies at night
    • brightness from a lamp or the sun
  2. file: She put the report in a file.

    • a tool used to smooth a surface
    • a folder for papers
    • a sweet brown fruit
  3. spring: Flowers bloom in the spring.

    • a coil of metal that bounces back
    • a wooden stick used to hit a ball
    • the season after winter
  4. kind: The kind nurse held my hand.

    • not heavy
    • caring and gentle
    • a type or sort
  5. light: The box was so light that I carried it with one hand.

    • a person who loves a team or a star
    • brightness from a lamp or the sun
    • not heavy
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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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