Vocabulary Quiz Holes Chapter 1-16

Which word means "to dig out material from the ground"?

• Perseverance

• Excavated

• Forlorn

• Desolate

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is a synonym for "gruff"?

• Gentle

• Harsh

• Soft

• Smooth

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "descendants".

• The descendants of the ancient tree were cut down.

• The descendants of the king ruled the land for centuries.

• The descendants of the book were on the shelf.

• The descendants of the river flowed into the sea.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is an antonym for "scarcity"?

• Abundance

• Shortage

• Lack

• Deficiency

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain the meaning of "perseverance" in the context of achieving a difficult goal.

• Giving up easily

• Continuing effort despite difficulties

• Avoiding challenges

• Taking shortcuts

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Create a sentence using the word "forlorn".

• The forlorn puppy waited by the door for its owner to return.

• The forlorn sun shone brightly in the sky.

• The forlorn river flowed swiftly through the valley.

• The forlorn book was full of exciting stories.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the use of the word "intensity" in the following sentence: "The intensity of the storm frightened the children."

• The storm was mild and calming.

• The storm was weak and uneventful.

• The storm was strong and powerful.

• The storm was gentle and soothing.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does "paranoid" mean in the context of someone constantly checking if the door is locked?

• Carefree

• Trusting

• Overly suspicious

• Relaxed

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the word that best fits the sentence: "The __________ landscape stretched out before them, empty and lifeless."

• Preposterous

• Desolate

• Deftly

• Grimace

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which word is a synonym for "violation"?

• Compliance

• Breach

• Agreement

• Adherence

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DOK Level 1: Recall