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. Introspection
► A fungus, usually of the class Ascomycetes, that grows symbiotically with algae,
► An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.
► One thing conceived as representing another; a symbol.
2. Salmonella
► An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.
► One thing conceived as representing another; a symbol.
► A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace
3. Undulate
► Loud, noisy, and lacking in restraint or discipline
► To move in waves or with a smooth, wavelike motion.
► Inspiring awe, admiration, or wonder
► The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.
4. Participle
► The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.
► A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts.
5. Kilometer
► A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters (0.62 mile).
► A disorderly commotion or disturbance.
► An alteration or change, as in nature, form, or quality.
► Using or marked by the use of few words; terse or concise.
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.