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. Tsunami
► A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.
► Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective.
► To stress or emphasize; intensify
2. Eclectic
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
► Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles
► One who rejects a religion, cause, allegiance, or group for another; a deserter.
3. Guru
► A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.
► The act of reasoning from factual knowledge or evidence.
► A closed plane figure bounded by three or more line segments.
► The main character in a drama or other literary work.
4. Hologram
► A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace
► The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.
5. Quandary
► Inspiring awe, admiration, or wonder
► A state of uncertainty or perplexity.
► One that speaks for, represents, or advocates