Na m e : _______________________________________ Date: _____________________
To be a good detective, you have to know what facts
are important and not important to the case you’re
solving! So, ask yourself questions as you read.
Directions: Choose the word whose meaning fits both sentences.
- You should ___ that envelope before you mail it.
The _______ at the zoo can balance a ball on his nose.
a. fly c. seal
b. close d. lick
- Please ____ your hand if you know the answer.
My dad asked his boss for a _________.
a. wave c. desk
b. raise d. promotion
- My ___ is a foot long.
The country elected a new ________.
a. president c. ruler
b. measuring tape d. king
- The __ of the game is to capture the other team’s flag.
The lawyer said, “I ______!”
a. point c. law
b. quit d. object
- My sister likes to ___ seashells.
My uncle Fred always calls ________.
a. collect c. polish
b. late d. phone
Do you know that some words have more than
one meaning? Read carefully and you’ll know
just what to do!
