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. Tundra
► One that takes in everything available, as with the mind.
► Using or marked by the use of few words; terse or concise.
► Having or demonstrating enthusiasm
2. Quandary
► Having or demonstrating enthusiasm
► A state of uncertainty or perplexity.
3. Labyrinth
► To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant
► Grossly offensive to decency or morality.
► An alteration or change, as in nature, form, or quality.
4. Unanimous
► Of, relating to, or occurring in the night
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
► The right or privilege of voting; franchise.
► The drawing of a conclusion by reasoning; the act of deducing.
5. Accentuate
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
► To stress or emphasize; intensify
► A prohibition by a government on certain or all trade with a foreign nation
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.