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. Wretched
► A schedule of prices or fees.
► In a deplorable state of distress or misfortune; miserable.
► To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant
2. Strategy
► Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
3. Kilometer
► To honor the memory of with a ceremony
► A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters (0.62 mile).
► A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.
4. Nocturnal
► Incorrectness of reasoning or belief
► Of, relating to, or occurring in the night
► Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold
► A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace
5. Parasite
► One who habitually takes advantage of the generosity of others without making any useful return.
► The distance that light travels in a vacuum in one year.
► A disorderly commotion or disturbance.