Question

multiple meaning words
there are multiple meanings to the word shuffle.
a. (v) to move about this way and that; mix
b. (v) to rearrange so as to place in random order, as a deck of cards
c. (v) to walk with a dragging step
d. (v) to perform, as a dance, with a dragging motion of the feet.
e. (v) to move back and forth from one place to another.
determine which meaning of the word is correct for each sentence and drag and drop the letter box to the question.

1. the magician shuffled the cards before asking the visitor to choose one.
2. the banker shuffled the accounts from chicago to switzerland.
3. grandfather shuffled over to the kitchen sink to get a drink of water.
4. the businessman shuffled the memos on his desk as he talked to a client.
5. the tap dancers shuffled along the stage in time with the music.

Explanation:

1. Shuffling cards means rearranging them randomly. So for "The magician shuffled the cards before asking the visitor to choose one", the meaning is B.
2. Rearranging accounts from one place to another is similar to rearranging in random - order. So for "The banker shuffled the accounts from Chicago to Switzerland", the meaning is B.
3. Walking with a dragging step to the kitchen sink is described by C. So for "Grandfather shuffled over to the kitchen sink to get a drink of water", the meaning is C.
4. Moving memos around on the desk is moving them about in a way, which is A. So for "The businessman shuffled the memos on his desk as he talked to a client", the meaning is A.
5. Tap - dancers moving with a dragging motion of the feet is D. So for "The tap dancers shuffled along the stage in time with the music", the meaning is D.

Answer:

1. B
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. D