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. Ultraviolet
► Using or marked by the use of few words; terse or concise.
► To move in waves or with a smooth, wavelike motion.
2. Plateau
► To move in waves or with a smooth, wavelike motion.
► An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.
► A movement or procedure involving skill and dexterity.
3. Impertinent
► The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.
► A proportional part or share.
► Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold
► To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive
4. Tumult
► The systematic procedure by which a complex or scientific task is accomplished.
► To have a great ambition or ultimate goal
► A disorderly commotion or disturbance.
► Having a backbone or spinal column.
5. Random
► Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective.
► Grossly offensive to decency or morality.
► Inspiring awe, admiration, or wonder
► To take in by elaborate methods of deceit
