LS.CCS.4/5/6 Grades 3-12: Students are asked to determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words through multiple choice vocabulary quizzes. Quizzes are designed to help students demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in words, acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words, and gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Students are then asked to find the words within the newspaper and copy the sentence for context to its overall meaning or function in a sentence.
Words in the News Quiz
5 Middle School Words
Click on the correct answer in the quiz below.
Then see if you can find the word in your newspaper -- the print edition, the website or the digital edition and copy the sentence for context. NOTE: High School words are much harder to find!
1. Vertebrate
► The drawing of a conclusion by reasoning; the act of deducing.
► To move in waves or with a smooth, wavelike motion.
► Having a backbone or spinal column.
2. Unanimous
► Having a buoyant or self-confident air; brisk.
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
► One who rejects a religion, cause, allegiance, or group for another; a deserter.
3. Nebula
► One who rejects a religion, cause, allegiance, or group for another; a deserter.
► Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative
► One that is inconvenient, annoying, or vexatious; a bother.
4. Tempo
► The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.
► A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace
► A disorderly commotion or disturbance.
5. Levee
► Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer.
► An embankment built to prevent flooding
► A poisonous substance, especially a protein, that is produced by living cells or organisms.