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aCTiViTY 1.2
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WorD ConneCTions
Multiple Meaning Words
Polish can mean the substance used to make something shiny, as in nail polish.
It can also describe the shiny surface itself: The wax brought back the car’s original polish.
Practice 2. Complete each sentence, paying attention to the bold vocabulary word.
1. Dawn is not my favorite time of day; therefore,
2. Although the runner’s legs felt like lead at the beginning of the race, she
Practice 3. Choose the right word in the pair that fits the sentence.
1. The canoe was tied/riveted to the top of the car with a rope.
2. The shoemaker used lead/polish to make the old boots look shiny and new.
3. He was so shy and quiet that some of the neighbors thought he might be solemn/mute.
Practice 4. Circle all the things or events below that would be described as solemn.
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a football game adults at a funeral
the oath witnesses take to tell the truth
a church wedding a shopping mall
a noisy restaurant
people at candlelight vigil
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