Matching Meanings

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a learning tool designed to teach students about words with multiple meanings through contextual clues. Each sentence provided gives context for a word that has more than one meaning, and the students must circle the picture that corresponds to the meaning used in the sentence. For instance, the first sentence uses the word “organ” in the context of a musical instrument played in a church, and not the internal organs depicted in one of the images. The worksheet contains five sentences, each paired with two images, and students must use their understanding of the sentence to identify the correct image.

The educational goal of this worksheet is to help students grasp the nuances of vocabulary by recognizing words that sound the same but have different meanings based on their usage. It encourages students to pay close attention to the context in which a word is used to determine its meaning. This skill is fundamental for reading comprehension and effective communication. By engaging with this worksheet, students practice critical thinking and enhance their ability to infer meaning from context, which is a valuable skill in language arts.