Problem: Word: tumult

Sentence 1: The tumult of the elements.

Sentence 2: The tumult of the spirits or passions.

Same meaning? OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning
A: the same meaning


Question: This question has options. Does the word "be" have the same definition in the next 2 sentences?

I shall be writing to you soon.

The sky is blue.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning
Answer: the same meaning


Question: "turn" used in the same way in the following two sentences?

Turn on the spot.

Turn the dial to 10.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning
Answer: different meanings


Q: Does "assimilate" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

The teacher paused in her lecture to allow the students to assimilate what she had said.

This country assimilates immigrants very quickly.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A: different meanings


Question: Here is one sentence: He was elected to a seat in the Senate.
Here is another sentence: The seat of his pants was worn through.
Does the seat mean the same thing in the two sentences?
OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

Answer: different meanings


Question: Sentence 1: He could tell that she was unhappy.
Sentence 2: Ellen told Helen about the situation.
Does tell mean the same thing in these two sentences?
OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning
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Answer:
different meanings