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 Elementary 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. evidence
► The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus gained by a moving object
► A form of acrobatic display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body.
► Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.
► Dark or dreary in character; joyless, and grim.
2. foresight
► The ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.
► The system of production and distribution and consumption.
► An assemblage or display; a gathering, collection of people or things.
3. ember
► An assemblage or display; a gathering, collection of people or things.
► A great amount or number, often of people.
► A glowing piece of coal or wood.
4. abolish
► Tending to socialize or be social; friendly; inviting; congenial.
► Allowing light to pass through but diffusing it
► Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution)
5. jargon
► To relate a story or series of events by speech or writing.
► Speech or language that is incomprehensible or unintelligible; gibberish.
► Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable.