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. Lichen
► A fungus, usually of the class Ascomycetes, that grows symbiotically with algae,
► Being without or almost without hope
► The right or privilege of voting; franchise.
► Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative
2. Chronology
► The right or privilege of voting; franchise.
► Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative
► One who habitually takes advantage of the generosity of others without making any useful return.
► The arrangement of events in time
3. Deign
► To condescend to give or grant
► Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.
► An alteration or change, as in nature, form, or quality.
4. Polygon
► A closed plane figure bounded by three or more line segments.
► To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive
► Consuming or eager to consume great amounts of food; ravenous.
5. Introspection
► The act of resting or the state of being at rest.
► Having a backbone or spinal column.
► A movement or procedure involving skill and dexterity.
