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Common Core State Standard
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.
This Week's Word In The News 

DONNED

DEFINITION:
To have put something on, as in clothing or hats.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Quarterback Matthew Stafford donned his neoprene undergarment.
The Los Angeles Times, 01/19/2026

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. scurry

More than half (50%) of some group

To run away with quick light steps, to scamper.

Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

Timid, fearful, overly cautious


2. ensure

To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition).

To start (a fire) or light (a torch).

Exhibiting guilty or evasive secrecy.

The dividing line or location between two areas.


3. element

Of a central nature, first and foremost

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

The person, place or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.

To move in a quick fashion.


4. document

A form of acrobatic display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body.

A piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence or that serves as an official record.

To refill; to renew; to supply again or to add a fresh quantity.

Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution)


5. function

Offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion

Tending to socialize or be social; friendly; inviting; congenial.

What something does or is used for.

Anticipating something with anxiety or fear.


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