Holes Ch. 1-5 Vocabulary Review

Which word best describes a place that is empty and lifeless?

• Stationary

• Desolate

• Stifling

• Barren

Something that remains in one place and doesn't move is:

• Neglected

• Stationary

• Obstacle

• Perseverance

What word means continuing to try despite difficulties?

• Stifling

• Barren

• Perseverance

• Desolate

An object or situation that blocks your path is called:

• An obstacle

• Stationary

• Neglected

• Stifling

If something is hot and makes it hard to breathe, it could be described as:

• Barren

• Desolate

• Stifling

• Stationary

Which word means something has been ignored or not taken care of?

• Perseverance

• Neglected

• Obstacle

• Desolate

A desert with no plants growing in it could be described as:

• Stifling

• Barren

• Stationary

• Neglected

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "desolate":

• The desolate puppy wagged its tail happily

• The desolate playground was filled with laughing children

• The desolate beach had no visitors for miles

• The desolate garden was full of colorful flowers

In which situation would you show perseverance?

• Giving up after one try

• Taking a nap when things get hard

• Continuing to practice until you improve

• Asking someone else to do it for you

A neglected garden would most likely:

• Be full of weeds and dead plants

• Have perfectly trimmed hedges

• Win a beauty contest

• Be featured in a magazine