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.
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. Levee
► An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.
► To move in waves or with a smooth, wavelike motion.
► An embankment built to prevent flooding
2. Formidable
► Inspiring awe, admiration, or wonder
► To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive
► Appropriateness of behavior or conduct
3. Vaccine
► Appropriateness of behavior or conduct
► Incorrectness of reasoning or belief
► A preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen.
4. Bamboozle
► A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.
► To take in by elaborate methods of deceit
► To stress or emphasize; intensify
5. Zoology
► The main character in a drama or other literary work.
► To condescend to give or grant
