Exploring vocabulary - Muschla Gary R. 2012

A radio first
Homographs, II

In 1923, this president was the first to have his State of the Union address broadcast on the radio. Who was he?

To answer the question, read each sentence below. Match the underlined word with its definition. Choose your answers from the definitions after the sentences. Not all of the definitions will be used. Write the letter of each answer in the space above its sentence number at the bottom of the page. You will need to divide the letters into words.

1. Mr. Harris will present the members of the safety patrol at the assembly.

2. Dad and I cleared away the brush before planting the flowers.

3. A root of the big tree grew under the sidewalk and cracked the cement.

4. Justin could not ride his bike because of a flat tire.

5. My mother always tells us to chew and swallow our food slowly.

6. Ricky helped his brother prune the dead branches from the rosebush.

7. A duck may be awkward on land, but it moves easily in water.

8. I laughed so hard that a tear slipped from my eye.

9. Mae is impatient and sometimes makes rash decisions.

10. Mrs. Sanchez is a kind person and is always willing to help others.

Answers

S. now

L. to trim

R. to become weary

N. bushes

D. to introduce

U. a tool for sweeping

J. a small bird

Z. dip quickly

M. to cheer for someone

G. hasty

C. friendly, helpful

H. partially dried plum

P. same type

W. a sore on the skin

A. underground part of a plant

V. a water bird with webbed feet

E. to take in through the mouth

I. rubber placed around a wheel

O. a drop of liquid from the eye