Question

multiple - meaning words in context
the noun plant is a multiple - meaning word. it can refer to a tree, flower, or other living thing that is not an animal. it can also refer to a place where goods are manufactured or made. for each sentence, circle context clues that clarify the meaning of plants.

1. all living things - humans, animals, and plants - need water to survive.
2. sometimes freshwater becomes contaminated - polluted - with garbage, raw sewage, or harmful chemicals from nearby manufacturing plants.

define multiple - meaning words
multiple - meaning word part of speech definition

1. droughts have become more common in recent years. adjective frequent
2. what do the two regions have in common? adjective
3. during a drought, people may need to store water. verb
4. some people buy water at the store. noun

write a sentence using the given meaning of each word below

1. strike (verb, to occur suddenly, causing a negative effect) the drought will strike by summer.
2. strike (verb, to hit something as with the hand)
3. present (noun, a gift)
4. present (noun, existing or occurring now)

Explanation:

1. To create a sentence for "strike" (verb, to hit something as with the hand), we use the given meaning to form a context - appropriate sentence. "He struck the table with his hand in anger."
2. For "present" (noun, a gift), a sentence could be "She received a beautiful present on her birthday."
3. For "present" (noun, existing or occurring now), a sentence like "The problems in the present require immediate attention."

Answer:

1. He struck the table with his hand in anger.
2. She received a beautiful present on her birthday.
3. The problems in the present require immediate attention.