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. Introspection
► One that speaks for, represents, or advocates
► A disorderly commotion or disturbance.
► Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative
2. Plateau
► A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters (0.62 mile).
► An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.
► A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.
3. Ellipse
► Inspiring awe, admiration, or wonder
► The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.
► The right or privilege of voting; franchise.
4. Recede
► To move back or away from a limit, point, or mark
► Having or demonstrating enthusiasm
5. Gargoyle
► A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.
► The arrangement of events in time
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
