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. Guru
► The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.
► To stress or emphasize; intensify
► A weather phenomenon in the Eastern Pacific that is precisely equivalent to a hurricane.
► A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.
2. Quota
► To take in by elaborate methods of deceit
► To condescend to give or grant
► Grossly offensive to decency or morality.
► A proportional part or share.
3. Vaccine
► Having a buoyant or self-confident air; brisk.
► A preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen.
4. Impertinent
► Loud, noisy, and lacking in restraint or discipline
► Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold
► A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace
5. Vertebrate
► Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective.
► Having a backbone or spinal column.
► One that speaks for, represents, or advocates
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.