UIL Dictionary Skills Questions

Using context clues, select the word that has the same meaning as the bold word. 
I was intrigued by the book and wanted to learn more. 

• interested

• bored

• angered 

• exhausted

This is a set of guide words from a dictionary page.  The page number is written in the center. 
Which page would you find the word grind?

• 32

• 117

• 97

• 122

Which dictionary entry gives the BEST meaning for the word pop?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

This is a set of guide words from a dictionary page.  The page number is written in the center. 
Which word would be found on page 117?

• ground

• grow

• groom

Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words; 
kiwi---knit

• king

• kitty

• knob

• knife

Using context clues, select the word that has the same meaning as the bold word. 
I felt a little apprehensive the first time I traveled alone. 

• tired 

• confident 

• worried

• thrilled

Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words; 
pedal--pelt

• peek

• pearly

• pebble

• peace

This is a:

• guide word

• pronunciation guide

• definition

• synonym

Which word comes FIRST in ABC order?
east
eat
easy
eaves

• east

• eat

• easy

• eaves

Which word below would not be on the same page as the following guide words
laugh---laundry

• launch

• lava

• laughter