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

The rookie made a brief appearance in the first period.

David Beckham's first appearance with the LA Galaxy at Giants Stadium against the New York Red Bulls last night drew a crowd of 66237.
Answer: the same meaning

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

Play the stock market.

Play cards.
Answer: different meanings

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

The sale will run for ten days.

The contract runs through 2008.
Answer:
the same meaning