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. Solstice
► A preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen.
2. Renegade
► One who rejects a religion, cause, allegiance, or group for another; a deserter.
► To move in waves or with a smooth, wavelike motion.
► A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
3. Unanimous
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
► To take in by elaborate methods of deceit
4. Salmonella
► An embankment built to prevent flooding
► The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.
► Having a backbone or spinal column.
5. Random
► A disorderly commotion or disturbance.
► Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective.
► In a deplorable state of distress or misfortune; miserable.
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.