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. jostle
► To bump into or brush against while in motion.
► A state of confused and noisy disturbance
► To recover, especially from an illness; to get better from an illness.
► The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable
2. evidence
► Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.
► Natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.
► Important with regards to (a subject or matter); relevant
► Explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions)
3. classify
► To identify by or divide into classes; to categorize.
► To drive away by scattering, or so to cause to vanish.
► A large or dense group of insects, esp. flying ones.
4. ensure
► Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress
► To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition).
► A mixture of various ingredients or elements.
5. vulnerable
► Salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries
► Examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of something, esp. information.
► The ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.
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.