WorksheetsVocabulary - Holes by Louis Sachar (Chapters 1-6)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
The desert was a barren wasteland, with no signs of life or vegetation. What does "wasteland" mean?
A busy town
A deserted area not in use
A deep forest
A large ocean
The air in the small attic was stifling, making it hard to breathe. What does "stifling" mean?
Cold and refreshing
Very hot or suffocating
Full of fresh air
Moist and cool
Maria’s ancestors were Gypsies, traveling from town to town, earning a living through music and fortune-telling. What does "Gypsies" mean?
A group of farmers
A traveling group living by seasonal work and trade
A group of teachers
A famous family
The abandoned house looked neglected, with broken windows and weeds growing everywhere. What does "neglected" mean?
Well cared for
Ignored and not taken care of
Newly built
Clean and organized
The fruit had been left out too long and had become shriveled and dry. What does "shriveled" mean?
Fresh and juicy
Shrunken and wrinkled
Large and ripe
Heavy and full
The old woman warned the boy that stealing from her would bring a terrible curse upon him. What does "curse" mean?
A good luck charm
An evil spell
A valuable treasure
A happy feeling
The sign clearly stated that entering the property was forbidden. What does "forbidden" mean?
Encouraged
Not allowed
Required
Common
Even though she kept failing, she showed perseverance by trying again and again. What does "perseverance" mean?
Giving up quickly
Working patiently to overcome challenges
Ignoring the problem
Complaining about difficulties
The judge announced that the man had been convicted of the crime after the jury found him guilty. What does "convicted" mean?
Given an award
Found guilty of a crime
Asked to leave
Hired for a job
Looking across the mountains, she marveled at the vast landscape stretching endlessly before her. What does "vast" mean?
Very small
Very large
Hidden from view
Expensive
After hitting his head, he walked around in a daze, unsure of where he was. What does "daze" mean?
Clear-headed and focused
Confused and stunned
Angry and upset
Happy and energetic
It’s important to keep your hands sanitary by washing them before eating. What does "sanitary" mean?
Dirty and contaminated
Clean and free of germs
Expensive and fancy
Wet and sticky
The witness was called to testify about what she saw at the crime scene. What does "testify" mean?
Take an important test
Give testimony in a court of law
Ignore the judge
Stay silent
The pond was so shallow that the children could stand in it without getting their heads wet. What does "shallow" mean?
Not deep
Very deep
Full of fish
Hard to see
Archaeologists worked hard to excavate the ancient ruins buried under the sand. What does "excavate" mean?
Build something new
Dig something up
Destroy an object
Move to a new place
She made a grimace when she tasted the sour lemon. What does "grimace" mean?
A happy expression
A facial expression of fear, disapproval, or pain
A friendly smile
A look of surprise
During the drought, there was a scarcity of water, making it difficult for farmers to grow crops. What does "scarcity" mean?
A large amount of something
A small or inadequate amount
An easy-to-find resource
A type of weather
The villain’s despicable actions made everyone hate him. What does "despicable" mean?
Kind and generous
Worthy of scorn or contempt
Honest and helpful
Friendly and cheerful
The idea that pigs could fly was so preposterous that everyone laughed. What does "preposterous" mean?
Completely logical and reasonable
Utterly absurd or ridiculous
Fun and exciting
Easy to understand
Left all alone on the deserted island, he felt completely forlorn. What does "forlorn" mean?
Happy and surrounded by friends
Totally abandoned and helpless
Excited about an upcoming event
Brave and determined
