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. Polygon
► One that is inconvenient, annoying, or vexatious; a bother.
► A closed plane figure bounded by three or more line segments.
► A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.
2. Sect
► A preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen.
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
3. Tempo
► An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.
► Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative
► A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace
► A movement or procedure involving skill and dexterity.
4. Hologram
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
► A poisonous substance, especially a protein, that is produced by living cells or organisms.
5. Voracious
► Consuming or eager to consume great amounts of food; ravenous.
► A proportional part or share.
► Incorrectness of reasoning or belief
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.