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. Laconic
► Using or marked by the use of few words; terse or concise.
► Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles
2. Sect
► An alteration or change, as in nature, form, or quality.
► To honor the memory of with a ceremony
► Appropriateness of behavior or conduct
3. Salmonella
► Appropriateness of behavior or conduct
► A schedule of prices or fees.
4. Quota
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
► A proportional part or share.
► To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive
5. Exponent
► One that speaks for, represents, or advocates
► The main character in a drama or other literary work.
► To move in waves or with a smooth, wavelike motion.
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.