Word Sleuth Answer Key

In this worksheet, students read sentences containing words with multiple possible definitions. For each word, a short dictionary-style list appears below, and students must choose which definition matches the way the word is used in the sentence. This activity strengthens dictionary skills, context clue use, and vocabulary analysis. Students learn how to evaluate word meaning based on surrounding text and select the correct interpretation. The practice prepares learners for more advanced reading comprehension where precise meaning matters.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Context Clues and Word Meaning

English Language Arts – Using Reference Materials

English Language Arts – Vocabulary Development

Critical Thinking – Selecting Accurate Definitions

This worksheet is part of our Multiple Meaning Words Worksheets collection.