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. detail
► A measurement one can compare to.
► To completely engage the attention of.
► Something small enough to escape casual notice.
2. zeal
► Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.
► The smaller number or part, esp. a number that is less than half the whole number
► To identify by or divide into classes; to categorize.
3. symbolism
► To sink or fall to the bottom; to settle
► Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
► To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.
4. function
► To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.
► A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something.
► In order of time from the earliest to the latest
► What something does or is used for.
5. repugnant
► To send someone away and forbid that person from returning.
► Offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion
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.