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Vocabulary - Holes by Louis Sachar (Chapters 1-6)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

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Class
Date
1.

The desert was a barren wasteland, with no signs of life or vegetation. What does "wasteland" mean?

a)

A busy town

b)

A deserted area not in use

c)

A deep forest

d)

A large ocean

2.

The air in the small attic was stifling, making it hard to breathe. What does "stifling" mean?

a)

Cold and refreshing

b)

Very hot or suffocating

c)

Full of fresh air

d)

Moist and cool

3.

Maria’s ancestors were Gypsies, traveling from town to town, earning a living through music and fortune-telling. What does "Gypsies" mean?

a)

A group of farmers

b)

A traveling group living by seasonal work and trade

c)

A group of teachers

d)

A famous family

4.

The abandoned house looked neglected, with broken windows and weeds growing everywhere. What does "neglected" mean?

a)

Well cared for

b)

Ignored and not taken care of

c)

Newly built

d)

Clean and organized

5.

The fruit had been left out too long and had become shriveled and dry. What does "shriveled" mean?

a)

Fresh and juicy

b)

Shrunken and wrinkled

c)

Large and ripe

d)

Heavy and full

6.

The old woman warned the boy that stealing from her would bring a terrible curse upon him. What does "curse" mean?

a)

A good luck charm

b)

An evil spell

c)

A valuable treasure

d)

A happy feeling

7.

The sign clearly stated that entering the property was forbidden. What does "forbidden" mean?

a)

Encouraged

b)

Not allowed

c)

Required

d)

Common

8.

Even though she kept failing, she showed perseverance by trying again and again. What does "perseverance" mean?

a)

Giving up quickly

b)

Working patiently to overcome challenges

c)

Ignoring the problem

d)

Complaining about difficulties

9.

The judge announced that the man had been convicted of the crime after the jury found him guilty. What does "convicted" mean?

a)

Given an award

b)

Found guilty of a crime

c)

Asked to leave

d)

Hired for a job

10.

Looking across the mountains, she marveled at the vast landscape stretching endlessly before her. What does "vast" mean?

a)

Very small

b)

Very large

c)

Hidden from view

d)

Expensive

11.

After hitting his head, he walked around in a daze, unsure of where he was. What does "daze" mean?

a)

Clear-headed and focused

b)

Confused and stunned

c)

Angry and upset

d)

Happy and energetic

12.

It’s important to keep your hands sanitary by washing them before eating. What does "sanitary" mean?

a)

Dirty and contaminated

b)

Clean and free of germs

c)

Expensive and fancy

d)

Wet and sticky

13.

The witness was called to testify about what she saw at the crime scene. What does "testify" mean?

a)

Take an important test

b)

Give testimony in a court of law

c)

Ignore the judge

d)

Stay silent

14.

The pond was so shallow that the children could stand in it without getting their heads wet. What does "shallow" mean?

a)

Not deep

b)

Very deep

c)

Full of fish

d)

Hard to see

15.

Archaeologists worked hard to excavate the ancient ruins buried under the sand. What does "excavate" mean?

a)

Build something new

b)

Dig something up

c)

Destroy an object

d)

Move to a new place

16.

She made a grimace when she tasted the sour lemon. What does "grimace" mean?

a)

A happy expression

b)

A facial expression of fear, disapproval, or pain

c)

A friendly smile

d)

A look of surprise

17.

During the drought, there was a scarcity of water, making it difficult for farmers to grow crops. What does "scarcity" mean?

a)

A large amount of something

b)

A small or inadequate amount

c)

An easy-to-find resource

d)

A type of weather

18.

The villain’s despicable actions made everyone hate him. What does "despicable" mean?

a)

Kind and generous

b)

Worthy of scorn or contempt

c)

Honest and helpful

d)

Friendly and cheerful

19.

The idea that pigs could fly was so preposterous that everyone laughed. What does "preposterous" mean?

a)

Completely logical and reasonable

b)

Utterly absurd or ridiculous

c)

Fun and exciting

d)

Easy to understand

20.

Left all alone on the deserted island, he felt completely forlorn. What does "forlorn" mean?

a)

Happy and surrounded by friends

b)

Totally abandoned and helpless

c)

Excited about an upcoming event

d)

Brave and determined