How many definitions for the word 'run' can you think of? Below is a list of sentences using the various meanings of 'run'. Read each sentence, determine the meaning of 'run' in the sentence and in one post list the different definitions. Remember that a definition does not include the target word.
1. Stephanie believed she could make a difference in QUEST Elementary if she was on the student counsel. She decided to run class president.
2. You'd better be careful. If you let the water run too long, the bathtub will overflow.
3. My dad insistes on using the best quality motor oil. He believes it's the only way to be sure the car's engine will run properly.
4. Peter has worked for the railroad for 10 years. He is the conductor for the Thomas the Tank engine run.
5. Musical talent seems to run in my family since my father, grandfather, and uncle all play 4 different instruments.
6. If you run to the bakery we can get six more rolls before it closes.
7. The girls stockings got caught on the rough edge of the table and began to run.
8. My mom put my new red shirt in the laundry with the white shirts because she didn't think the color would run. When she opened the washing machine all the shirts were pink!
9. It is difficult for Mrs. Spillman to run the school when students are not following the rules.
10. Mr. Weingart made the winning run Carpenter's class when they were playing against Mrs. Langswager's class.
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How many definitions for the word 'run' can you think of? Below is a list of sentences using the various meanings of 'run'. Read each sentence, determine the meaning of 'run' in the sentence and in one post list the different definitions. Remember that a definition does not include the target word.
1. Stephanie believed she could make a difference in QUEST Elementary if she was on the student counsel. She decided to run class president.
"run" = compet
2. You'd better be careful. If you let the water run too long, the bathtub will overflow.
staying on
3. My dad insistes on using the best quality motor oil. He believes it's the only way to be sure the car's engine will run properly.
work
4. Peter has worked for the railroad for 10 years. He is the conductor for the Thomas the Tank engine run.
root
5. Musical talent seems to run in my family since my father, grandfather, and uncle all play 4 different instruments.
genes
6. If you run to the bakery we can get six more rolls before it closes.
going
7. The girls stockings got caught on the rough edge of the table and began to run.
hole
8. My mom put my new red shirt in the laundry with the white shirts because she didn't think the color would run. When she opened the washing machine all the shirts were pink!
ruined
9. It is difficult for Mrs. Spillman to run the school when students are not following the rules.
lead
10. Mr. Weingart made the winning run Carpenter's class when they were playing against Mrs. Langswager's class.
scored SCOTT
How many definitions for the word 'run' can you think of? Below is a list of sentences using the various meanings of 'run'. Read each sentence, determine the meaning of 'run' in the sentence and in one post list the different definitions. Remember that a definition does not include the target word.
1. Stephanie believed she could make a difference in QUEST Elementary if she was on the student counsel. She decided to run class president.
commpet.
2. You'd better be careful. If you let the water run too long, the bathtub will overflow.
staying on.
3. My dad insistes on using the best quality motor oil. He believes it's the only way to be sure the car's engine will run properly.
work.
4. Peter has worked for the railroad for 10 years. He is the conductor for the Thomas the Tank engine run.
rote.
5. Musical talent seems to run in my family since my father, grandfather, and uncle all play 4 different instruments.
pass.
6. If you run to the bakery we can get six more rolls before it closes.
moving.
7. The girls stockings got caught on the rough edge of the table and began to run.
ripping
8. My mom put my new red shirt in the laundry with the white shirts because she didn't think the color would run. When she opened the washing machine all the shirts were pink!
changed
9.it is difficult for Mrs. Spillman to run the school when students are not following the rules.
take charge
10. Mr. Weingart made the winning run for Carpenter's class when they were playing against Mrs. Langswager's class.
score
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