Multiple-Meaning Words

Grade 3 Reading Worksheet

Circle the meaning of the word in quotation marks.

1. 1.

   A “bat” flew out of the dark cave.

   • a small bird
   • a wooden stick
   • a kind of glove
   • a flying animal
2. 2.

   Dad checked his “watch” to see the time.

   • a small clock
   • look at
   • listen to
   • wait for
3. 3.

   Press the tape to “seal” the box shut.

   • close tightly
   • wrap with paper
   • open wide
   • a sea animal
4. 4.

   Please turn on the “light” so I can read.

   • a lamp or bulb
   • a kind of cloud
   • not heavy
   • made of paper
5. 5.

   We sat in the front “row” at the play.

   • a line of seats
   • paint a boat
   • use a sail
   • move a boat with oars
6. 6.

   A “seal” swam near the rocks and then dived.

   • wrap with paper
   • a sea animal
   • close tightly
   • open wide
7. 7.

   This backpack is “light”, so it is easy to carry.

   • not heavy
   • a lamp or bulb
   • made of paper
   • a kind of cloud
8. 8.

   The flowers bloom in the “spring”.

   • a rainy day
   • a small lake
   • the season after winter
   • water from the ground
9. 9.

   Please “rock” the baby gently to sleep.

   • move back and forth
   • a small stone
   • throw into the air
   • sing loudly
10. 10.

    Please “duck” so you do not hit your head.

    • a water bird
    • step back
    • jump up high
    • bend down quickly
11. 11.

    I spread strawberry “jam” on my toast.

    • cars that cannot move
    • a sweet fruit spread
    • a bumpy road
    • a very fast drive
12. 12.

    Dad put the money in the “bank”.

    • a boat dock
    • a place for money
    • land by a river
    • a pile of rocks