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. Fallacy
► One who rejects a religion, cause, allegiance, or group for another; a deserter.
► Incorrectness of reasoning or belief
► A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace
2. Bandolier
► Of, relating to, or occurring in the night
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
3. Virtuoso
► The drawing of a conclusion by reasoning; the act of deducing.
► A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts.
► A movement or procedure involving skill and dexterity.
4. Stereotype
► A movement or procedure involving skill and dexterity.
► To pound, crush, or grind to a powder or dust.
► A relationship of mutual benefit or dependence.
► A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image.
5. Exult
► Grossly offensive to decency or morality.
► To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant
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.