Sylvia & Aki Vocabulary - Part 1

"The school is right up here," Aunt Soledad announced, jolting Sylvia back into the present.

What does the word jolting mean as used in the book?

• calming

• shocking

• laughing

• riding

The memory of the hurtful sign she had seen___________________ at her all day.

Which word best completes this sentence?

• gnawed

• clapped

• looked

• moved

"I'm gonna go all the way across and back again," boasted her other younger brother, Gonzalo junior.

What does boasted mean in this sentence?

• frowned

• cried

• bragged

• wondered

Aki ______________________ left her favorite doll and photograph behind when leaving for the camp.

Which word best completes this sentence?

• happily

• excitedly

• reluctantly

• easily

Children stood hand in hand with their parents, everyone somber and quiet.

Which word means the opposite of somber?

• happy

• sad

• gloomy

• calm

The teacher wore _________________ blue pants and a freshly ironed white blouse to work.

Which word best completes this sentence?

• blurted

• stained

• ripped

• pleated

Aki knew that her mother was trying to put on a cheerful face for her, and silently she resolved, I will try to be happy, Mom--for you.

What does the word resolved mean as used in the book?

• cried

• yelled

• motioned

• decided

The tired boys ____________________ home slowly after they lost the game in overtime.

Which word best completes the sentence?

• ran

• trudged

• galloped

• skipped

Since the stores closed, the shopping center has become a desolate wasteland.

What does the word desolate mean as used in this sentence?

• empty place

• serious

• felt annoyed

• said calmly

She barely heard the _________________ sound in the distance.

Which word best completes this sentence?

• loud

• noisy

• faint

• blaring