Multiple-Meaning Words Worksheet for Class 5 [With Answers]

 English grammar worksheet for Grade 5 – Multiple-Meaning Words (Fair) 

Some words in English have more than one meaning depending on how they are used in a sentence. For Grade 5 students, learning multiple-meaning words is an important skill that builds vocabulary, strengthens comprehension, and improves writing. This English grammar worksheet on Multiple-Meaning Words (Fair) helps learners explore how words like ‘fair, bark, bat, scale, suit,’ and ‘track’ can be understood differently in different contexts. 

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What Is the Topic? 

Multiple-meaning words are words that have more than one definition. Students learn to identify these words, understand their different meanings, and apply them correctly in sentences. For example: 
- ‘fair’ → just/equal (The judge was fair) / festival (We went to the fair). 
- ‘bat’ → animal (The bat flew at night) / sports equipment (He hit the ball with a bat). 

What’s in This Worksheet? 

1. Sorting words into multiple-meaning and single-meaning categories. 
2. True and false questions to check understanding of word meanings. 
3. Fill in the blanks with correct meanings. 
4. Multiple choice questions to choose the right meaning. 
5. Sentence writing practice using multiple-meaning words. 

Definitions, Examples, Techniques, and Tips 

- ‘‘Fair’’: Equal/just / a festival or exhibition. 
- ‘‘Bat’’: Flying mammal / sports equipment. 
- ‘‘Bark’’: Sound of a dog / outer covering of a tree. 
- ‘‘Scale’’: Measuring instrument / series of musical notes. 
- ‘‘Suit’’: Clothing / legal case. 
- ‘‘Technique’’: Look at the sentence context to decide which meaning fits. 
- ‘‘Quick tip’’: If a word seems confusing, check the surrounding words for clues. 

Why Is It Important to Learn This? 

Learning multiple-meaning words helps students avoid confusion, improves comprehension, and makes writing more precise. It strengthens vocabulary and prepares students for exams where word meaning is tested. 

Where Will This Knowledge Help You? 

- In exams, where multiple-meaning word questions test vocabulary. 
- In reading tasks, where students must understand words in context. 
- In everyday communication, where multiple meanings often occur. 

How to Use This Worksheet? 

1. Read each sentence carefully. 
2. Use context clues to guess the correct meaning. 
3. Attempt each exercise independently. 
4. Review the answer key in the exact worksheet order. 
5. Correct mistakes and practice regularly. 

Important Tips and Tricks

 
1. Always look for hints in the sentence. 
2. Remember that multiple-meaning words can be nouns, verbs, or adjectives. 
3. Examiners expect clear understanding of word meanings. 
4. For sentence writing, use both meanings of the word in different sentences. 

Complete Answer Key 

Exercise No. 1 
‘‘Multiple-meaning words’’: fair, crack, watch, drop, cross, wind 
‘‘Single-meaning words’’: rectangle, Monday, yarn, penguin, bicycle, dust, rainbow, oxygen, volcano 

Exercise No. 2 
1. True 
2. True 
3. True 
4. False 
5. True 
6. True 
7. True 
8. True 
9. False 
10. False 

Exercise No. 3 
1. plant part 
2. rock 
3. river 
4. furniture 
5. clothing 
6. vehicle part 
7. transportation 
8. vacation 
9. kind 
10. water source 

Exercise No. 4 
1. c) tool for driving animals 
2. b) joint between hand and arm 
3. c) open outdoor area 
4. a) be upright on feet 
5. b) season after winter 
6. a) metal container 
7. b) plaster support for bone 
8. b) quickly 
9. c) sound of a bell 
10. a) group or association 

Exercise No. 5 
1. Custom: 
- a. It is a custom to greet elders politely. 
- b. The shop makes custom furniture. 
2. Handle: 
- a. She held the handle of the bag. 
- b. He can handle the situation well. 
3. Note: 
- a. She wrote a note to her friend. 
- b. The singer hit a high note. 
4. Bank: 
- a. He deposited money in the bank. 
- b. They sat on the river bank. 
5. Leave: 
- a. He will leave for school soon. 
- b. A dry leaf fell from the tree. 

By practicing multiple-meaning words, students learn how context changes meaning and how to use words correctly. This Grade 5 English grammar worksheet on Multiple-Meaning Words (Fair) builds confidence in vocabulary and reading skills. Keep practicing, and remember that context is the key to understanding words. 

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