Problem: Word: place

Sentence 1: A political system with no place for the less prominent groups.

Sentence 2: He has a special place in my thoughts.

Same meaning?
A: the same meaning

Problem: Word: take

Sentence 1: Take a pulse.

Sentence 2: A reading was taken of the earth's tremors.

Same meaning?
A: the same meaning

Problem: Word: play

Sentence 1: Play games.

Sentence 2: We played hockey all afternoon.

Same meaning?
A: the same meaning

Problem: Word: shell

Sentence 1: Nuts shell in falling.

Sentence 2: The corn shelled.

Same meaning?
A:
the same meaning