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. Ellipse
► The act of reasoning from factual knowledge or evidence.
► A fungus, usually of the class Ascomycetes, that grows symbiotically with algae,
► One that takes in everything available, as with the mind.
2. Deduction
► A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.
► The drawing of a conclusion by reasoning; the act of deducing.
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
► Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.
3. Mutation
► The right or privilege of voting; franchise.
► An alteration or change, as in nature, form, or quality.
► A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace
► The main character in a drama or other literary work.
4. Nebula
► The main character in a drama or other literary work.
► A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.
► A schedule of prices or fees.
5. Hologram
► A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts.
► One who rejects a religion, cause, allegiance, or group for another; a deserter.
