1. Multiple Meaning Words

2. Which sentences use the word reproach in the same way? A.The students' behavior was beyond reproach. B.My parents reproached me for coming home late. C.When Katie was rude, her mother issued a swift reproach. 2

3. reproach A.The students' behavior was beyond reproach. C. When Katie was rude, her mother issued a swift reproach. 3 n. criticism; blame

4. reproach B. My parents reproached me for coming home late. 4 v. to blame; to express disapproval of

5. Telling multiple meaning words when the meanings are different parts of speech Nouns: will often be proceeded by the, a, or an Verbs: expressing an action in the sentence Adjectives: describing a noun 5

6. Which sentences use the word rash in the same way? A.Brad's rash actions usually cause him to get in trouble with his parents. B.The doctor diagnosed her rash as a reaction to poison ivy. C.There has been a rash of burglaries in our neighborhood. D.Jumping into that ice-cold water was a rash decision. 6

7. rash B. The doctor diagnosed her rash as a reaction to poison ivy. C. There has been a rash of burglaries in our neighborhood. 7

8. Which sentences use the word strain in the same way? A.We heard the strains of my favorite song. B.Studying for exams is a big strain. C.Reading the fine print is a strain on my eyes. D.The child strained to reach to toy on the top shelf. 8

9. strain A. We heard the strains of my favorite song. D. The child strained to reach the toy on the top shelf. 9

10. Which sentences use the word blare in the same way? A.The blare of horns interrupted our conversation. B.The crowd erupted with a blare for the opposing team. C.Impatient drivers blare their horns in traffic. 10

11. blare C. Impatient drivers blare their horns in traffic. 11

12. Which sentences use the word conjecture in the same way? A.A detective makes many conjectures before solving a case. B.Based on her patient's symptoms, the doctor conjectured a diagnosis. C.As she read a mystery, Mary conjectures as to who committed the crime. 12

13. conjecture A.A detective makes many conjectures before solving a case. 13

14. How do you tell multiple meaning words when the meanings are the same parts of speech Use context clues 14

15. Which sentences use the word affect in the same way? A.The storm will affect our plans. B.The emotional film will affect you deeply. C.Her kind actions affected everyone. 15

16. affect A.The storm will affect our plans. 16

17. Which sentences use the word status in the same way? A.What is the status of your science project that is due next week? B.Members of Congress have position of status in our country. C.His impressive grades gave him the status he needed to get the job he wanted. 17

18. status A.What is the status of your science project that is due next week? 18

19. Now, it’s your turn! 19