Multiple-Meaning Words

Grade 3 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the meaning of the word in quotation marks.

1. 1.

   The dog began to “bark” at the mail carrier.

   • the outside of a tree
   • a loud dog sound
   • a tree branch
2. 2.

   Rosa swung the “bat” and hit the ball.

   • a flying animal
   • a wooden stick
   • a small bird
3. 3.

   A “bat” flew out of the dark cave.

   • a wooden stick
   • a small bird
   • a flying animal
4. 4.

   Please “ring” the bell when you are ready.

   • a band for a finger
   • make a bell sound
   • tie with string
5. 5.

   We sat on the porch to “watch” the sunset.

   • a small clock
   • listen to
   • look at
6. 6.

   It was not “fair” that only one team got a turn.

   • very hot
   • treating everyone the same
   • a show with rides and games
7. 7.

   Be careful not to “fall” on the wet floor.

   • climb up slowly
   • the season after summer
   • drop down by accident
8. 8.

   Dad struck a “match” to light the candle.

   • throw away
   • a small stick that makes fire
   • go with
9. 9.

   Water came up from a “spring” in the hillside.

   • a rainy day
   • the season after winter
   • water from the ground
10. 10.

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

    • close tightly
    • open wide
    • a sea animal
11. 11.

    Please “row” the boat to the dock.

    • paint a boat
    • a line of seats
    • move a boat with oars
12. 12.

    The flowers bloom in the “spring”.

    • water from the ground
    • the season after winter
    • a rainy day