Exercise 1
Understanding Multiple-Meaning Words
1. The shepherd carried a staff as he went to the field each coming.
- In that sentence, there is a word “Shepherd Carried” and “to the field” give the reader the idea about a shepherd carrying an object (Staff) to the field, therefore, the answer is shepherd's stick
2. The staff at the office all contributed to a gift for Sam, who was retiring.
- In that sentence, there is a word "Office" and “contributed” give the reader the idea about people (staff) who want to contribute, so the meaning of the staff is people who work in the office
3. John's temper flares when his sports recond is mentioned
- In that sentence, there is the word " Flare" after "John's Temper" name, which means give the reader the idea that flare means high emotions. So the meaning of the flare is anger
4. The highway department used flares to help motorists travel through the long construction area.
- In that sentence, there is the word "to help" and "motorist travel" give the reader the idea about a flare is a tool for making roads so what is meant by a flare is a sign like fireworks to indicate that there is construction there.
5. After the hurricane the trunk of the old maple tree was still standing.
- In that sentence, there is the word "old maple tree" and "standing" give the reader the idea that the trunk is the log or wood. So the meaning of the trunk is the log of the tree.
6. Ellen couldn't fit her ice skates into the old trunk.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Fit" and "ice skates" which give the reader the idea that trunk means a place to put or keep the ice skates. So the meaning of trunk is chest or box
7. The young child spoke each word very clearly.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Word" and "clearly" give the reader the idea that spoke means talking. So the meaning of spoke is talking or speak
8. I must repair the broken spoke on my bicycle.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Repair" and "broken" give the reader the idea that spoke means the part of the bicycle named "bicycle chain". So the meaning of the spoke is the bicycle chain.
9. The gas-station attendant neglected to put water in the car's battery.
- In that sentence, there is the word "to put water" and "cars" give the idea that the meaning of the word battery is one of the parts of the cars machine
10. The teacher hated to begin school by administering that battery of tests.
- In that sentence, there is the word "The teacher" and "tests" give the reader the idea that the meaning of the word battery is a series of tests.
11. John runs the new office very efficiently.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Office" and "efficiently" give the reader the idea that the meaning of the word runs means to manage or operate.
12. My brother's baseball team scored five runs in the last inning.
2. The staff at the office all contributed to a gift for Sam, who was retiring.
- In that sentence, there is a word "Office" and “contributed” give the reader the idea about people (staff) who want to contribute, so the meaning of the staff is people who work in the office
3. John's temper flares when his sports recond is mentioned
- In that sentence, there is the word " Flare" after "John's Temper" name, which means give the reader the idea that flare means high emotions. So the meaning of the flare is anger
4. The highway department used flares to help motorists travel through the long construction area.
- In that sentence, there is the word "to help" and "motorist travel" give the reader the idea about a flare is a tool for making roads so what is meant by a flare is a sign like fireworks to indicate that there is construction there.
5. After the hurricane the trunk of the old maple tree was still standing.
- In that sentence, there is the word "old maple tree" and "standing" give the reader the idea that the trunk is the log or wood. So the meaning of the trunk is the log of the tree.
6. Ellen couldn't fit her ice skates into the old trunk.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Fit" and "ice skates" which give the reader the idea that trunk means a place to put or keep the ice skates. So the meaning of trunk is chest or box
7. The young child spoke each word very clearly.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Word" and "clearly" give the reader the idea that spoke means talking. So the meaning of spoke is talking or speak
8. I must repair the broken spoke on my bicycle.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Repair" and "broken" give the reader the idea that spoke means the part of the bicycle named "bicycle chain". So the meaning of the spoke is the bicycle chain.
9. The gas-station attendant neglected to put water in the car's battery.
- In that sentence, there is the word "to put water" and "cars" give the idea that the meaning of the word battery is one of the parts of the cars machine
10. The teacher hated to begin school by administering that battery of tests.
- In that sentence, there is the word "The teacher" and "tests" give the reader the idea that the meaning of the word battery is a series of tests.
11. John runs the new office very efficiently.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Office" and "efficiently" give the reader the idea that the meaning of the word runs means to manage or operate.
12. My brother's baseball team scored five runs in the last inning.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Baseball" "scored" and "inning" give the reader the idea that the meaning of the word runs is the player is running.
13. The witch enjoyed casting spells on unsuspecting victims.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Witch" and "casting" give the reader the idea that the meaning of the word spell is a witch spell.
14. When the news is upsetting, that reporter spells it out slowly.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Reporter" and "slowly" give the reader the idea that the meaning of the word spell is talking slowly
15. The museum will house all the objects from the Civil War.
- In that sentence, there is the word "The museum" and "objects" give the reader the idea that the meaning of the word house is to accommodate all the objects from the Civil War.
16. he Johnson family finally moved to a new house.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Family" and "moved" to give the reader the idea that the meaning of the word house is a place to stay.
17. The tennis player won all of his matches.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Tennis player" and "won" give the reader the idea that the meaning of the word Matches is the tennis battle.
18. When he found the box of matches, the forest ranger knew how the fire had started.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Box of" and "fire" which gives the reader the idea that the meaning of the word Matches is a tool for starting a fire.
19. The monkey learned to depress the pedal for his food.
- In that sentence, there is the word "depress" and "the pedal" which gives the reader the idea that the meaning of the word depresses here is pressing/push.
20. Her mother's death is sure to depress Joan.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Death" give the reader the idea that the meaning of the word depress is upset or sad
2. Biographer - a person who writes someone's biography (Restatement)
3. Travers - an area that is traversed (Comparison)
4. Edifice - adjective to describe in this case something (Restatement)
5. Confined - locked up, locked (Restatement)
6. Inert - quite / introvert (Contrasting)
7. Illumination - lightening some area, (Contrasting)
8. Negotiation - an activity to reach an agreement (Contrasting)
9. Drab - adjective of something maybe plain/monochrome (Use of Example)
10. Anxious - feeling uncomfortable/scared (Comparison)
11. Blitz- repeat the word attack (Restatement)
12. Secluded - quiet, apart from the crowd (Restatement)
13. Abridge - to end (Restatement)
14. Spine - humans body part (Restatement)
15. Pounded - strike, touch excessively (Comparison)
1. Non-native - because there someone who is not an expert develops speaking and writing skills (CONTRASTING)
2. Thus - for retelling his experiences (RESTATEMENT)
3. Degree - the amount, level, or extent to which something happens or is present. (SYNONYM)
4. Applied- (of a subject or type of study) put to practical use as opposed to being theoretical. (SYNONYM)
5. Experiences - because it tells a work experience (RESTATEMENT)
6. Furthermore - because it tells a work experience (RESTATEMENT)
7. Decent - of an acceptable standard; satisfactory. (GENERAL)
8. Obtainded - get, acquire, or secure (something). (GENERAL)
9. Conduct -the action or manner of managing an activity or organization. (RESTATEMENT)
10. Develop - grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate. (CONTRASTATING)
13. The witch enjoyed casting spells on unsuspecting victims.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Witch" and "casting" give the reader the idea that the meaning of the word spell is a witch spell.
14. When the news is upsetting, that reporter spells it out slowly.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Reporter" and "slowly" give the reader the idea that the meaning of the word spell is talking slowly
15. The museum will house all the objects from the Civil War.
- In that sentence, there is the word "The museum" and "objects" give the reader the idea that the meaning of the word house is to accommodate all the objects from the Civil War.
16. he Johnson family finally moved to a new house.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Family" and "moved" to give the reader the idea that the meaning of the word house is a place to stay.
17. The tennis player won all of his matches.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Tennis player" and "won" give the reader the idea that the meaning of the word Matches is the tennis battle.
18. When he found the box of matches, the forest ranger knew how the fire had started.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Box of" and "fire" which gives the reader the idea that the meaning of the word Matches is a tool for starting a fire.
19. The monkey learned to depress the pedal for his food.
- In that sentence, there is the word "depress" and "the pedal" which gives the reader the idea that the meaning of the word depresses here is pressing/push.
20. Her mother's death is sure to depress Joan.
- In that sentence, there is the word "Death" give the reader the idea that the meaning of the word depress is upset or sad
Exercise 2
1. Adverse - adverse is unfavorable or acting against a person, goal, or circumstance.
3. Travers - an area that is traversed (Comparison)
4. Edifice - adjective to describe in this case something (Restatement)
5. Confined - locked up, locked (Restatement)
6. Inert - quite / introvert (Contrasting)
7. Illumination - lightening some area, (Contrasting)
8. Negotiation - an activity to reach an agreement (Contrasting)
9. Drab - adjective of something maybe plain/monochrome (Use of Example)
10. Anxious - feeling uncomfortable/scared (Comparison)
11. Blitz- repeat the word attack (Restatement)
12. Secluded - quiet, apart from the crowd (Restatement)
13. Abridge - to end (Restatement)
14. Spine - humans body part (Restatement)
15. Pounded - strike, touch excessively (Comparison)
Exercise 3
Text 1
1 . Especially: describes something that can be singled out as better or more than
2. Presence: describes an object in which the word states the state that is in a sentence.
3. Regardless: describes an object using the word "Anything" which is in the state of the object after the word. the word "Regardless" which is an adjective.
4. Long-term: refers to the extended period that an asset is held
5. Visualize: It means "dream" because there are objects and their objects that are correct after the word "Visualize".
6. Difficulty: characterized by or causing hardships or problems.
7. Whether: expressing an inquiry or investigation (often used in indirect questions).
6. `8. Encourage: give support and advice to (someone) so that they will do or continue to do something.
9. Incorporate: take in or contain (something) as part of a whole; include.
10 Assignment: a task or piece of work assigned to someone as part of a job or course of study.
11. Culminating: be the climax or point of the highest development of.
12. Comprehension of the action or capability of understanding something.
Text 2
1. Non-native - because there someone who is not an expert develops speaking and writing skills (CONTRASTING)
2. Thus - for retelling his experiences (RESTATEMENT)
3. Degree - the amount, level, or extent to which something happens or is present. (SYNONYM)
4. Applied- (of a subject or type of study) put to practical use as opposed to being theoretical. (SYNONYM)
5. Experiences - because it tells a work experience (RESTATEMENT)
6. Furthermore - because it tells a work experience (RESTATEMENT)
7. Decent - of an acceptable standard; satisfactory. (GENERAL)
8. Obtainded - get, acquire, or secure (something). (GENERAL)
9. Conduct -the action or manner of managing an activity or organization. (RESTATEMENT)
10. Develop - grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate. (CONTRASTATING)
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