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. Lichen
► A fungus, usually of the class Ascomycetes, that grows symbiotically with algae,
► To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant
► A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.
2. Heritage
► Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.
► To condescend to give or grant
3. Phloem
► To take in by elaborate methods of deceit
► The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.
4. Solstice
► One thing conceived as representing another; a symbol.
► A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.
► Having a backbone or spinal column.
5. Introspection
► An alteration or change, as in nature, form, or quality.