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. Nebula
► To pound, crush, or grind to a powder or dust.
► A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image.
► Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.
2. Vaccine
► Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd
► A preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen.
► One who habitually takes advantage of the generosity of others without making any useful return.
► To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant
3. Gargoyle
► To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive
► The act of resting or the state of being at rest.
► A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.
4. Heritage
► Using or marked by the use of few words; terse or concise.
► A poisonous substance, especially a protein, that is produced by living cells or organisms.
► Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.
5. Vertebrate
► Having a backbone or spinal column.
► Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative
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.