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. Nocturnal
► Having or demonstrating enthusiasm
► Of, relating to, or occurring in the night
► To condescend to give or grant
2. Despondent
► One that speaks for, represents, or advocates
► To take in by elaborate methods of deceit
► Being without or almost without hope
► A preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen.
3. Jaunty
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
► To pound, crush, or grind to a powder or dust.
► Having a buoyant or self-confident air; brisk.
4. Tranquility
► Inspiring awe, admiration, or wonder
► The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.
► The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.
5. Dialogue
► A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts.
► To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant
► A state of uncertainty or perplexity.
► Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative