Holes Vocab. Quiz Chpts. 9-16

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Joel watched a scary movie before bed time, and now he is paranoid about sleeping in the dark.What does paranoid mean?

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This Holes Vocabulary Quiz for chapters 9-16 assesses understanding of key terms used in the novel. It evaluates learners' grasp of word meanings and their application in context, enhancing vocabulary skills relevant to the text.

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Intensity means to have no strength or feeling; no energy.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The statement is incorrect. Intensity does not mean to have no strength or feeling; no energy. Intensity refers to the degree or amount of strength, force, or energy in something. It signifies a high level of power, vigor, or concentration.

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3.

Society is a group of people that live in a community.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

This statement is true because society refers to a group of individuals who live together in a community. Society involves social interactions, shared norms, values, and institutions that govern behavior within the community. It encompasses various aspects of human life, including culture, economy, politics, and social relationships. Therefore, society is indeed a group of people living in a community.

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In class, I became distracted and my attention was intently focused on the window. Which option is the best option for the word intently?
- To be boring
- To be extremely funny
- Having your attention sharply focused
- To be careful when doing something
Correct Answer

A. Having your attention sharply focused

Explanation

The word "intently" means to have one's attention sharply focused. In this context, the speaker became distracted and their attention was solely focused on the window, indicating a sharp and concentrated focus. Therefore, the best option for the word "intently" in this scenario is "having your attention sharply focused."

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To have an excess amount of something means to have a very little of it.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Having an excess amount of something means to have a very large or surplus amount of it, not a very little amount.

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To evict someone means to kick them out from a building by a legal process.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The explanation for the given correct answer is that evicting someone indeed means to legally remove them from a building. This process typically involves going through a legal procedure, such as obtaining a court order, to force someone to leave a property. Eviction is a formal and legal action taken by landlords or property owners to remove tenants or occupants who have violated the terms of their lease agreement or have failed to pay rent.

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Holes Vocab. Quiz Chpts. 9-16

Joel watched a scary movie before bed time, and now he is paranoid about sleeping in the dark.What does paranoid mean?

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Intensity means to have no strength or feeling; no energy.

Society is a group of people that live in a community.

In class, I became distracted and my attention was intently focused on the window. Which option is the best option for the word intently?

To have an excess amount of something means to have a very little of it.

To evict someone means to kick them out from a building by a legal process.