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. brandish
► Important with regards to (a subject or matter); relevant
► To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating skill.
► A particular geographic region.
2. ember
► To refill; to renew; to supply again or to add a fresh quantity.
► A glowing piece of coal or wood.
► A large or dense group of insects, esp. flying ones.
3. abolish
► To exclude; to specify as being an exception.
► A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects,
► Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution)
► A long flat-topped fixture in a store or bank across which business is conducted with customers.
4. quell
► Of a central nature, first and foremost
► To overpower; to subdue; to put down.
► Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable.
5. cause
► An inadequate amount of something; a shortage
► A feeling of contempt or scorn.
► The act of inhabiting; state of inhabiting or dwelling, or of being inhabited; occupancy.
► The source or reason of an event or action