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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2G

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

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2G

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

• king

• kitty

• knob

• knife

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2G

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

• peek

• pearly

• pebble

• peace

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2G

This is a:

• guide word

• pronunciation guide

• definition

• synonym

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

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

• east

• eat

• easy

• eaves

Tags

CCSS.RF.K.1B

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

• launch

• lava

• laughter

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2G