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. Nebula
► In a deplorable state of distress or misfortune; miserable.
► Inspiring awe, admiration, or wonder
► One that takes in everything available, as with the mind.
2. Participle
► A fungus, usually of the class Ascomycetes, that grows symbiotically with algae,
► A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace
3. Sect
► An embankment built to prevent flooding
► A poisonous substance, especially a protein, that is produced by living cells or organisms.
► Of, relating to, or occurring in the night
4. Kilometer
► One that speaks for, represents, or advocates
► A proportional part or share.
► A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters (0.62 mile).
5. Guerrilla
► One who habitually takes advantage of the generosity of others without making any useful return.
► Consuming or eager to consume great amounts of food; ravenous.
► Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.
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.