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Common Core State Standard
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.
This Week's Word In The News 

PLOY

DEFINITION:
A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
“First of all, I think it’s important to recognize that the majority of the American people find this behavior deeply troubling,” said the 44th president, conceding that it does serve as an effective distraction and ploy for attention.
►The Boston Herald, 02/16/2026

Words in the News Quiz
5 Elementary 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. observe

► To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

► Specifically, giving indication of a coming ill; being an evil omen

► A deliberate action aimed at weakening an enemy through subversion, obstruction, disruption, and/or destruction.

► Enthusiasm; enjoyment, vigor

2. chronological

► In order of time from the earliest to the latest

► To move in a quick fashion.

► Progress toward a goal.

► Of a central nature, first and foremost

3. sociable

► Unspoiled; still with its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied

► Tending to socialize or be social; friendly; inviting; congenial.

► Displeasing to the eye

► The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

4. terse

► A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care

► To attempt to stop the progression of.

► Brief, concise, to the point.

► To stick out

5. construct

► The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness.

► The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.

► To build or form something by assembling parts.

► The fervor or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

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