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Holes: Chapters 5-15 Vocabulary

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The criminal's actions were so despicable that even his lawyer refused to defend him.

a)

Funny

b)

Courageous

c)

Deserving hatred

d)

Forgettable

2.

She felt forlorn standing alone on the empty playground after everyone left.

a)

Cheerful

b)

Lonely and sad

c)

Excited

d)

Proud

3.

The idea that lizards could talk was completely preposterous.

a)

Logical

b)

Interesting

c)

Absurd

d)

Inspiring

4.

The snake gave a menacing hiss as the hiker approached.

a)

Comforting

b)

Threatening

c)

Curious

d)

Friendly

5.

Stanley showed great perseverance by continuing to dig holes even when he was tired.

a)

Laziness

b)

Strength

c)

Ability to keep going

d)

Confusion

6.

His hands were rough and calloused from years of working with tools.

a)

Soft and clean

b)

Covered in gloves

c)

Hardened from use

d)

Smooth and delicate

7.

From the hilltop, they could see the vast expanse of the desert.

a)

Narrow path

b)

Small pond

c)

Wide area

d)

Dense forest

8.

X-Ray scowled when he realized someone had taken his shovel.

a)

Smiled

b)

Laughed

c)

Giggled

d)

Frowned angrily

9.

The creature had a grotesque appearance, with bulging eyes and twisted limbs.

a)

Beautiful

b)

Ugly and unnatural

c)

Tiny and fragile

d)

Smooth and shiny

10.

The scorpion released its venom after being disturbed.

a)

Sand

b)

Web

c)

Poison

d)

Water

11.

His arrogance made it hard for others to work with him.

a)

Humility

b)

Shyness

c)

Confidence

d)

Superiority

12.

Her eyes were glistening with tears in the sunlight.

a)

Red and swollen

b)

Shining

c)

Closed

d)

Puffy

13.

The hawk circled overhead, waiting for the right moment to strike its predatory attack.

a)

Protective

b)

Friendly

c)

Related to hunting

d)

Confused

14.

After walking for hours without water, they were completely parched.

a)

Rested

b)

Full

c)

Thirsty and dry

d)

Freezing

15.

The judge condemned him to 10 years in prison.

a)

Praised

b)

Sentenced harshly

c)

Applauded

d)

Released

16.

The teacher described the cheating as despicable behavior.

a)

Unnoticed

b)

Honest

c)

Hateful

d)

Silly

17.

The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the cold alley.

a)

Lost and sad

b)

Mischievous

c)

Sleepy

d)

Annoyed

18.

It's preposterous to think that anyone could dig through solid rock with a spoon.

a)

Reasonable

b)

Absolutely ridiculous

c)

Dangerous

d)

Interesting

19.

The villain's menacing tone made the hero pause.

a)

Humorous

b)

Friendly

c)

Threatening

d)

Calm

20.

Her perseverance helped her finish the race despite falling twice.

a)

Giving up easily

b)

Quitting early

c)

Patience

d)

Persistence

21.

Years of manual labor left his palms rough and calloused.

a)

Soft

b)

Sore

c)

Blistered

d)

Hardened

22.

The desert was nothing but an expanse of sand for miles.

a)

Barrier

b)

Patch

c)

Vast area

d)

Mountain

23.

He scowled when the coach benched him.

a)

Cheered

b)

Smiled

c)

Frowned in anger

d)

Cried

24.

The monster in the movie had a grotesque face that made everyone scream.

a)

Funny

b)

Familiar

c)

Strangely ugly

d)

Perfectly normal

25.

The spider injects venom into its prey to paralyze it.

a)

Fear

b)

Saliva

c)

Poison

d)

Fluid

26.

His arrogance prevented him from listening to others' ideas.

a)

Bravery

b)

Wisdom

c)

Sense of superiority

d)

Curiosity

27.

The lake looked glistening in the moonlight.

a)

Frozen

b)

Glowing softly

c)

Cloudy

d)

Murky

28.

The wolf’s predatory eyes focused on the injured deer.

a)

Gentle

b)

Innocent

c)

Hunting-related

d)

Playful

29.

My throat was so parched, I could barely speak.

a)

Tired

b)

Dry

c)

Cold

d)

Sore

30.

He was condemned for the crime even though he claimed to be innocent.

a)

Acquitted

b)

Ignored

c)

Judged guilty

d)

Rewarded