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. Spectrum
► The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.
► Similarity in some respects between things that are otherwise dissimilar.
2. Exult
► Similarity in some respects between things that are otherwise dissimilar.
► To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant
► Of, relating to, or occurring in the night
3. Vertebrate
► A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace
► The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.
► Having a backbone or spinal column.
► Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold
4. Bandolier
► A prohibition by a government on certain or all trade with a foreign nation
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
► The act of reasoning from factual knowledge or evidence.
5. Omnivore
► One that takes in everything available, as with the mind.
► Consuming or eager to consume great amounts of food; ravenous.
► Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles