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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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

Which word best completes this sentence?

• gnawed

• clapped

• looked

• moved

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

"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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

Which word best completes this sentence?

• happily

• excitedly

• reluctantly

• easily

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

Which word means the opposite of somber?

• happy

• sad

• gloomy

• calm

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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

Which word best completes this sentence?

• blurted

• stained

• ripped

• pleated

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

Which word best completes the sentence?

• ran

• trudged

• galloped

• skipped

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

She barely heard the _________________ sound in the distance.

Which word best completes this sentence?

• loud

• noisy

• faint

• blaring

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4