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. ignite
► To set fire to (something), to light (something)
► A process of compensation for losses.
► Salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries
► Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
2. convey
► Salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries
► Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
► Make an idea, impression, or feeling known or understandable to someone.
3. frequency
► To exclude; to specify as being an exception.
► Enthusiasm; enjoyment, vigor
4. quell
► To overpower; to subdue; to put down.
► The place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.
► Having an unvarying tone or pitch
5. significance
► The extent to which something matters; importance
► Existing or occurring at the moment.
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.