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. Zoology
► In a deplorable state of distress or misfortune; miserable.
► One who rejects a religion, cause, allegiance, or group for another; a deserter.
2. Heritage
► A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.
► Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.
3. Technique
► Having a buoyant or self-confident air; brisk.
► Using or marked by the use of few words; terse or concise.
► The systematic procedure by which a complex or scientific task is accomplished.
4. Gargoyle
► To move in waves or with a smooth, wavelike motion.
► Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.
► A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.
5. Outrageous
► Grossly offensive to decency or morality.
► A movement or procedure involving skill and dexterity.
► To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
