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. Vertebrate
► Having a backbone or spinal column.
► A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.
► To move back or away from a limit, point, or mark
2. Dialogue
► To move back or away from a limit, point, or mark
► Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative
► An embankment built to prevent flooding
3. Exponent
► Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.
► One that speaks for, represents, or advocates
4. Tariff
► A proportional part or share.
► A schedule of prices or fees.
► Grossly offensive to decency or morality.
5. Jovial
► The main character in a drama or other literary work.
► The right or privilege of voting; franchise.
► Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer.