HOLES Chapter 1-7 Vocabulary and Language Quiz

Choose the correct definition for the word "hover":

• to fly high in the sky

• to hang, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing

• to run quickly

• to sit quietly

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

Fill in the blank with the correct word: "The campers are (a)   to lie in the hammock."

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the meaning of "stifling"?

• very cold and icy

• characterized by oppressive heat and humidity

• full of light and air

• very noisy

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

Which word is a synonym for "obstacle"?

• path

• game

• obstruction

• building

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Choose the correct definition for the word "ratio":

• the relative magnitudes of two quantities

• a type of food

• a large animal

• a kind of plant

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Fill in the blank with the correct word: "He is a (a)   of a famous explorer."

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the antonym of "gruff"?

• soft and gentle

• deep and harsh

• very smooth

• very quiet

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

Choose the correct definition for the word "perseverance":

• giving up easily

• persistent determination

• being very tired

• feeling very happy

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Fill in the blank with the correct word: "She (a)   to mention the bad luck that befell the first Stanley Yelnats."

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the meaning of "stranded"?

• cut off or left behind

• moving very fast

• feeling very happy

• being very rich

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4