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. Nebula
► The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.
► The systematic procedure by which a complex or scientific task is accomplished.
2. Gargoyle
► The systematic procedure by which a complex or scientific task is accomplished.
► One that is inconvenient, annoying, or vexatious; a bother.
► A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.
► Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd
3. Fallacy
► To stress or emphasize; intensify
► Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.
► Incorrectness of reasoning or belief
4. Outrageous
► Grossly offensive to decency or morality.
► A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
5. Heritage
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
► Having or demonstrating enthusiasm
► Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.