1. USING CONTEXT CLUES Figuring Out What Words Mean:

2. What do you do when you are reading, and you come across a word you don't know?

3. Multiple Meaning Words are words that have several meanings depending upon how they are used in a sentence. I was eating a cherry, and I accidentally bit the pit. pit 1. noun; a wide, deep hole dug in the ground 2. noun; a small hole in a surface 3. noun; the hard seed at the center of certain fruits. 4. verb; to set against one another Which definition best fits the meaning of pit as it is used in the sentence? A. Meaning 1C. Meaning 3 B. Meaning 2D. Meaning 4

4. Multiple Meaning Words are words that have several meanings depending upon how they are used in a sentence. The letter had a very impressive seal at the top of it. seal 1. noun; a design that is stamped on wax or other soft material to make a document authentic or official. 2. noun; a material or object used to close something tightly. 3. noun; a mammal that spends most of its life in the ocean. 4. verb; to close using a seal Which definition best fits the meaning of seal as it is used in the sentence? A. Meaning 1C. Meaning 3 B. Meaning 2D. Meaning 4

5. Multiple Meaning Words are words that have several meanings depending upon how they are used in a sentence. I used a check to pay for my groceries. check 1. noun; a test or search to make sure that something is correct or in order. 2. noun; a written order to a bank to pay money from an account. 3. noun; a bill for food and drink at a bar or restaurant 4. noun; a design or pattern made up of small squares. Which definition best fits the meaning of check as it is used in the sentence? A. Meaning 1C. Meaning 3 B. Meaning 2D. Meaning 4

6. Multiple Meaning Words are words that have several meanings depending upon how they are used in a sentence. Mrs. Jones remained cool and collected even when angry. cool 1. somewhat cold 2. not excited, calm 3. to make or become cool 4. informal Which definition best fits the meaning of cool as it is used in the sentence? A. Meaning 1C. Meaning 3 B. Meaning 2D. Meaning 4