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. imperious
► To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
► Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering
► Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.
► To make clear; to free from obscurities; to brighten or illuminate.
2. conspicuous
► To make clear; to free from obscurities; to brighten or illuminate.
► To run away with quick light steps, to scamper.
3. aplomb
► Deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
► A great amount or number, often of people.
► The source or reason of an event or action
► Self-confidence; poise; composure.
4. debris
► To make something by merging parts.
► An inadequate amount of something; a shortage
► Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.
► Scattered fragments, typically of something wrecked or destroyed
5. analyze
► Examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of something, esp. information.
► To start (a fire) or light (a torch).
► The place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.
► Anything that assures a certain outcome.
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.