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. Deduction
► Inspiring awe, admiration, or wonder
► The drawing of a conclusion by reasoning; the act of deducing.
► Appropriateness of behavior or conduct
► A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.
2. Heritage
► A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.
► Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.
► Using or marked by the use of few words; terse or concise.
► Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.
3. Eclectic
► A proportional part or share.
► Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles
4. Boycott
► Incorrectness of reasoning or belief
► A schedule of prices or fees.
► One thing conceived as representing another; a symbol.
5. Nocturnal
► One thing conceived as representing another; a symbol.
► Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer.
► A state of uncertainty or perplexity.
► Of, relating to, or occurring in the night
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.