Multiple-Meaning Words Worksheet
A free, printable multiple-meaning words worksheet for 1st to 4th grade. Your child picks the meaning that fits and writes both meanings of a word. Answer key included.
What's inside
- Page 1: choose the meaning in 8 sentences.
- Page 2: write two meanings for 4 words, then a sentence for each meaning of one word.
- Page 3: answer key.
How to use it
- Teach or review the rule first with the multiple-meaning words lesson. It takes about 10 minutes.
- Read the directions for each part out loud. Early readers can point while you read.
- Check Part A together before your child goes on, so any confusion gets fixed early.
- Use the answer key on the last page.
Prints on US Letter paper (8.5 × 11 in). No sign-up needed.
Tips for doing it together
- Keep it short. One page a day is plenty for most young children, and two short sessions beat one long one.
- Let your child read each sentence out loud before answering. Many mistakes get caught by ear.
- Mark a mistake with a small dot instead of an X, and let your child find and fix it. That's where the learning happens.
What your child is practicing
Multiple-meaning words are spelled the same but have different meanings, like bat or bark. Kids use the rest of the sentence to decide which meaning is meant.
Practice online
After the worksheet, the 10-question multiple-meaning words quiz gives instant feedback and reads each question aloud. For a game, try Word Slash.
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Last reviewed: November 11, 2026