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. multitude
► Self-confidence; poise; composure.
► The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness.
► A great amount or number, often of people.
2. primarily
► An individual step, or stage, in any process or scale of values.
► Of a central nature, first and foremost
► Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
3. function
► Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
► Examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of something, esp. information.
► To run away with quick light steps, to scamper.
► What something does or is used for.
4. conspicuous
► To make clear; to free from obscurities; to brighten or illuminate.
► Dark or dreary in character; joyless, and grim.
► Something small enough to escape casual notice.
5. reduce
► Dark or dreary in character; joyless, and grim.
► Something small enough to escape casual notice.
► The dividing line or location between two areas.
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.