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. Kilometer
► A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters (0.62 mile).
► One who rejects a religion, cause, allegiance, or group for another; a deserter.
► Having a backbone or spinal column.
► Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd
2. Heritage
► Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.
► Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold
► Harmful, malevolent, injurious. Harmfully cancerous.
3. Undulate
► To move in waves or with a smooth, wavelike motion.
► An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.
► To move back or away from a limit, point, or mark
4. Tempo
► A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace
► An embankment built to prevent flooding
5. Formidable
► To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive
► Inspiring awe, admiration, or wonder
► To honor the memory of with a ceremony
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.