Assess what your children know and understand about words and their meanings with this KS2 Same Word, Different Meaning resource.

There are two worksheets to choose from at each level with nine questions for children to have a go at. Using the given sentences, children must use their knowledge and understanding of the meaning of words to help them complete the sentences and ensure they make sense.

Although ideal for use as an assessment task, this activity is versatile in how it can be used and could be given to individuals as a set of practice questions.

Differentiation:
Beginner Two sentences - 2 meanings of the word e.g. He won the race by only one second. Bob came second in the race behind Tom. Aimed at Year 3.
Easy Three sentences - 3 meanings of the word e.g. He was in the top set for maths. The tennis player was one set from victory. I put the jelly in the fridge to set. Aimed at Year 4.

Curriculum Objectives:

• Checking that the text makes sense to them, discussing their understanding, and explaining the meaning of words in context