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. Renegade
► The drawing of a conclusion by reasoning; the act of deducing.
► A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.
► One who rejects a religion, cause, allegiance, or group for another; a deserter.
2. Plateau
► The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.
► Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative
► A proportional part or share.
► An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.
3. Parasite
► Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective.
► A schedule of prices or fees.
► One who habitually takes advantage of the generosity of others without making any useful return.
4. Silhouette
► Using or marked by the use of few words; terse or concise.
► Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.
5. Mutation
► A preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen.
► An alteration or change, as in nature, form, or quality.
