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Multiple-Meaning Words 1

Read the sentences below. Look at the underlined word. Be careful not to drop the glass. There is only one drop of water left in the jug. In the first sentence, drop is a verb–an action that could happen. In the second sentence, drop is a noun–meaning “a small amount.” Strategies for Decoding Multiple-Meaning Words 1. Use context clues.