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. Exponent
► Having or demonstrating enthusiasm
► One that speaks for, represents, or advocates
► The act of reasoning from factual knowledge or evidence.
► To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant
2. Tundra
► A preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen.
► Having a backbone or spinal column.
3. Hologram
► Incorrectness of reasoning or belief
► A proportional part or share.
4. Repose
► A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.
► The act of resting or the state of being at rest.
5. Deign
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
► Of, relating to, or occurring in the night
► To condescend to give or grant
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.