Multiple Meanings

Grade 3

ASL/English

March 09

Directions

Read each sentence carefully.

Think about the meaning of the underlined word(s).

Sign the sentence in ASL (not in English word order).

Remember, these are NOT the only meanings for these

word(s). These are just a few of the possibilities.

make made makes

Daniel’s mom made cookies for the Valentine party.

You can wear make up when you’re in high school.

Make up a story about you and your friends.

It is raining hard, I wonder if my parents will make it in time.

As time ran out, he made the basket.

call called calls

Call me when it’s time to come in for dinner.My battery is almost dead, but I need to call home.The book is called, Bad Dog, Marley.Call me on VP on Saturday.I don’t know the answer, I don’t want the teacher to call on me. My mom calls me on VP once a week.

play played plays

My brother plays soccer and golf.

We went to Milwaukee to see a play.

I learned to play the piano when I was seven.

If UNC is in the playoff, I want to go!

light lights

The University of North Carolina’s school colors are light blue and white.

Please turn on the lights.

When I don’t have homework, my backpack is light.

Get the matches and light the candle.

When her dad arrives, her eyes light up.

tie tied ties

Dakota wore a tie for the Valentine party.

Can you tie a knot?

Both teams have 70 points. It is a tie.

I can’t leave yet, I’m tied up.

work worked works

He works on Mondays, Wednesday’s, and Fridays.

I’ve worked and worked all weekend.

After the repairs, the vacuum worked.

Let’s go workout at the gym.

keep keeps

She has a big family. I can’t keep track of her brothers and sisters.

I found ten dollars near the dorm. I wish I could keep it.

He runs so fast, I can’t keep up.

You’re almost done with your homework. Don’t stop, keep going.

all

All of my family knows ASL.

The pepperoni pizza is all gone.

I can run all the bases.

There are flowers all around the tree trunk.

I’m a little scared when I’m all alone in the dark.

back

My dad lifted heavy boxes and hurt his back.

My car is in back of the house.

The squirrel climbed up the tree then came back down.

Dakota used the laptop and when he was done he put it back.