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 Middle School 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. Virtuoso
► A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts.
► To condescend to give or grant
► Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative
► Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.
2. Lichen
► Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.
► A fungus, usually of the class Ascomycetes, that grows symbiotically with algae,
► To have a great ambition or ultimate goal
3. Solstice
► A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace
► One thing conceived as representing another; a symbol.
4. Bandolier
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
► Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.
► Being without or almost without hope
► An embankment built to prevent flooding
5. Sect
► A disorderly commotion or disturbance.
► A proportional part or share.