SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
A comprehensive introduction to verbal reasoning skills for young learners preparing for the SSAT Elementary Level.
Advanced Topics
Multiple Meanings
Words With More Than One Meaning
Some words can mean different things depending on how they are used. For example, “bat” can be an animal or something you use in baseball!
How to Tell Which Meaning
- Look at the words around the tricky word.
- Think about which meaning makes sense in the sentence.
Why Is This Useful?
Understanding multiple-meaning words helps you avoid confusion and answer questions correctly, especially on the SSAT.
Fun with Multiple Meanings
Try making sentences with the same word used in different ways. It’s a fun way to remember all the meanings!
Examples
The duck swam in the pond. Please duck under the branch.
He saw a bat flying. She hit the ball with a bat.
In a Nutshell
Some words have more than one meaning, depending on the context.