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. Nocturnal
► To swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another.
► The act of resting or the state of being at rest.
► In a deplorable state of distress or misfortune; miserable.
► Of, relating to, or occurring in the night
2. Omnivore
► Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd
► One that takes in everything available, as with the mind.
► A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts.
3. Quota
► One who habitually takes advantage of the generosity of others without making any useful return.
► A schedule of prices or fees.
► A proportional part or share.
4. Heritage
► Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles
► A poisonous substance, especially a protein, that is produced by living cells or organisms.
► Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.
5. Sacrifice
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
► To have a great ambition or ultimate goal
► To stress or emphasize; intensify
