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. Labyrinth
► An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.
► A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
2. Tundra
► A movement or procedure involving skill and dexterity.
► One who rejects a religion, cause, allegiance, or group for another; a deserter.
3. Impertinent
► Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold
► A proportional part or share.
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
► A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.
4. Heritage
► A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image.
► Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.
► To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant
► To pound, crush, or grind to a powder or dust.
5. Bizarre
► To pound, crush, or grind to a powder or dust.
► Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.
► Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd
