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.
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. Wretched
► To take in by elaborate methods of deceit
► A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters (0.62 mile).
► In a deplorable state of distress or misfortune; miserable.
2. Aspire
► Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles
► To have a great ambition or ultimate goal
► A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.
3. Toxin
► A poisonous substance, especially a protein, that is produced by living cells or organisms.
► A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.
► Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer.
4. Ultraviolet
► Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer.
► Having or demonstrating enthusiasm
► A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image.
5. Embargo
► One that takes in everything available, as with the mind.
► One that speaks for, represents, or advocates
► A prohibition by a government on certain or all trade with a foreign nation
► A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace
