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. symbolism
► A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care
► To clarify or make something understandable
► Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
2. outlandish
► To set fire to (something), to light (something)
► Make an idea, impression, or feeling known or understandable to someone.
► Existing or occurring at the moment.
3. obstacles
► Existing or occurring at the moment.
► To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition).
► Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
► Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress
4. restitution
► A process of compensation for losses.
► Allowing light to pass through but diffusing it
► The smaller number or part, esp. a number that is less than half the whole number
5. repugnant
► Allowing light to pass through but diffusing it
► The smaller number or part, esp. a number that is less than half the whole number
► Scattered fragments, typically of something wrecked or destroyed
► 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.