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Lesson Posted on 22/02/2021 Learn Grammer and Vocabulary improvement
Kalai Selvi A.
Online classes for ICSE English - writing essays and comprehension.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Pre-lesson questions (5)
Read the underlined word in each sentence below. Identify the sentence in which the word has the same meaning as in the original sentence.
Objectives
After completing the lesson, you will:
Vocabulary:
Daunting: causing fear or discouragement
Ardent: characterized by intense desire
Skew: biased in meaning or effect
Esteemed: to regard with respect
Knack: a clever way of doing something
Description:
Multiple-meaning words are words that have more than one meaning listed in the dictionary. When you read, the first meaning comes to mind but that meaning is not implied by the writer.
Words used in different contexts imply different meanings. If we don’t know the meaning of that new word, we usually refer to the dictionary or understand from the context in the sentence.
Lesson:
Homonyms: A homonym is a word which has the same spelling and pronunciation as another word but a different meaning.
Example:
target (n) – an object, a desired goal, a small round shield
The batch of students, who were guided by Peter, completed the target well ahead the scheduled time.
target (v) – to aim at, to make a target of
Jack was forced to target less profit for he could not meet more customers as he got injured severely in an accident.
Homophones: A homophone is a word that sounds exactly like another word, with a different meaning and a different spelling.
Example:
Cheep (n) – a faint, shrill sound of a young bird
The place looked lonely and deserted and Sharon waited for help as she silently listened to the cheep of love birds.
Cheep (v) – During the hurricane, the love birds didn’t cheep for they were also cuddled together at the corner of the cage.
Cheap (adjective) – When Shirley realized that she bought the cheap product by paying more, she felt cheated.
Quick check question (2)
Fill in the blank with the correct answer:
The type of ants that lived in my garden preferred to live under the ________of trees for it helped them to store their food quickly.
Fill in the blank with the correct answer:
Interactive questions (2)
Summary
Multiple meaning words are words that have several meanings depending on how they are used in a sentence.
Post lesson – 26 questions
1.Fill in the blank with the correct answer
Rita ate ________ only at the buffet organized by the senior boys and girls at school.
Explanation: Dessert is the sweet course served at the end completes a meal.
Rebecca’s wedding _______ with rain made her day special.
Explanation: “Teem” means to pour out.
Sid found the lost document in the ______ folder of his computer.
Explanation: “cache” means a hiding place used for storing provisions
The spring ______ brought the blessings of the year to the coastal villages.
Explanation: “tide” means time or season
It took some time for her to realize that it is a _______ experience.
Explanation: “real” means true and actual
The swan with its pure _______ feathers looked at the other swans swimming near her.
Explanation: “down” is the layer of fine feathers found under the exterior feathers
After he lifted the last man from the collapsed copper mine, everyone _________ with relief.
Explanation: “sighed” means breathe deeply and heavily
After they went ________ a painful struggle, Kate rescued the tiny cat from the floods.
Explanation: “through” means by way of
During their trekking trip, Julian and his team found a new _______ to reach the hidden treasure.
Explanation: “route” means a way for travel from one place to another
To make the first quality wine, the ancient people stored the wine in the _________ for more than a year.
Explanation: “cellar” means an enclosed space used for storage
11.Fill in the blank with the correct answer
The broken ______ of glasses hurt her badly and made her bleed profusely.
c peas
Explanation: “pieces” means a small part of an item
The unexpected floods due to hurricane reached the last _______ of the apartment near the overbridge.
Explanation: “storey” means one of the floors or levels in a building
The election failed to play the right ________ for it disappointed people who were prompt to vote.
Explanation: “chord” means the music produced by musical instruments or singers
The prisoners escaped through the ______ but the security guards got them back to their cells again.
Explanation: “chute” means a sloping channel built for sending out water or garbage
While waiting for the rescue team, every second _______ in constant fear for death.
Explanation: “lapsed” means a period of time that moved slowly
The heavy rain washed away the fertile soil leaving away the land__________ and uncultivable.
Explanation: “barren” means wasteland not suitable for cultivation
The _________ retain hidden characters. .
Explanation: “genes” means any basic elements of heredity passed from parents to their children
The Princess shocked the delegates with her _______ voice.
Explanation: “hoarse” means having an unpleasant sound
The doctor gave Amala an injection to _________ the pain.
Explanation: “lessen” means to reduce the pain
A sudden _______ through the door hole shocked Rachel.
Explanation: “peek” means to glance quickly
21.Use the context to determine the meaning of the highlighted word.
In the early 1800s, a dangerous trip across the Sahara desert was a daunting idea.
A daunting task is one that would _________ someone.
Explanation: “daunting” means causing fear or discouragement
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Jerald is applauded for his life saving research.
What does “esteemed” mean?
Explanation: “esteemed” means to regard with respect
If you count all the votes in an area that supports the ruling party candidate, and only some of the votes in an area that supports the opposition party candidate, you will skew the results in favor of the ruling partly candidate.
What does “skew” mean?
Explanation: “skew” means distorted or biased in effect
No one suspected that Mike was a spy. He looked normal like any neighbor. When his covert activity was found out, every one in the neighborhood was shocked.
Explanation: “covert” means a covering that helps to conceal or hide something
Richard is an ardent supporter of his presidential candidate. He has been spending most of his time for the election compaign.
What does “ardent” mean in the context of the selection?
Explanation: “ardent” means enthusiastic, strong support, showing great interest
Patrick has a knack for making the tough shots when they are needed most. We would win more games with his help.
What does “knack” mean?
Explanation: “knack” means having the ability to do something skilfully
Test questions – 5
Use the context to choose the correct meaning:
If something is omnipresent, _____________.
The word “extensive” means _________.
A replica is __________.
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