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. Unanimous
► One that speaks for, represents, or advocates
► A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
2. Embargo
► The act of reasoning from factual knowledge or evidence.
► In a deplorable state of distress or misfortune; miserable.
► A proportional part or share.
► A prohibition by a government on certain or all trade with a foreign nation
3. Bandolier
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
► One who habitually takes advantage of the generosity of others without making any useful return.
► Inspiring awe, admiration, or wonder
4. Eclectic
► Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles
► To move back or away from a limit, point, or mark
► Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold
► Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative
5. Quandary
► A state of uncertainty or perplexity.
► One that is inconvenient, annoying, or vexatious; a bother.
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.