Holes Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "Shriveled" mean as used in the text?

• Swollen

• Dried up

• Overflowing

• Flourishing

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of "Perseverance" according to the text?

• Giving up easily

• Steady persistence

• Lack of interest

• Quick success

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Choose the word that best matches the definition: "devoid of inhabitants; deserted, abandoned, bare, empty."

• Crowded

• Bustling

• Desolate

• Populated

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "Wearily" imply as used in the example sentence?

• With great energy

• With extreme tiredness

• With excitement

• With indifference

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "Scarcity" mean?

• Abundance of resources

• In short supply, a shortage

• A type of scientific method

• A historical period

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word describes something that is disgusting?

• Preposterous

• Society

• Despicable

• Intensity

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "Defective" refer to?

• Having a strong effect

• Being fruitful

• Having a flaw

• Being engraved

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of "Preposterous"?

• Logical

• Ridiculous

• Engraved

• Scarce

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "Intensity" mean in the context provided?

• A type of society

• Extreme force or strength

• A flaw in character

• A barren landscape

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "Barren" mean?

• Full of life and vegetation

• Unfruitful

• Engraved with details

• In large quantity

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4