Problem: Word: volume

Sentence 1: The gas expanded to twice its original volume.

Sentence 2: The volume of ticket sales decreased this week.

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

Pound the roots with a heavy flat stone.

The salesman pounded the door knocker.

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

It is the usual practice of employees there to wear neckties only when meeting with customers.

It is their practice to give annual raises.

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

He had to clean up the leak.

A leak in a boat.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A: the same meaning
Question: Here is one sentence: Play the stock market.
Here is another sentence: Who's playing now?
Does the play mean the same thing in the two sentences?
OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

Answer: different meanings
Problem: Word: interest

Sentence 1: Victorian furniture is an interest of mine.

Sentence 2: In the common interest.

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