Problem: Word: period

Sentence 1: A time period of 30 years.

Sentence 2: Hastened the period of time of his recovery.

Same meaning? OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning
A: the same meaning
Question: This question has options. Does the word "play" have the same definition in the next 2 sentences?

I've practiced the piano off and on, and I still can't play very well.

Can you play on this old recorder?

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning
Answer: the same meaning
Question: "buy" used in the same way in the following two sentences?

I'm going to buy my father something nice for his birthday.

This sum will buy you a ride on the train.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning
Answer: different meanings
Q: Does "beat" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

Beat one's breast.

Beat one's foot rhythmically.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A: the same meaning
Question: Here is one sentence: I can't get these boots off (or on).
Here is another sentence: That song gets me so depressed every time I hear it.
Does the get mean the same thing in the two sentences?
OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

Answer: the same meaning
Question: "ski" used in the same way in the following two sentences?

We love to ski the Rockies.

My children don't ski.

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