Note: The questions provided in this document are similar to the questions that were asked in the actual Olympiad exam. So, we recommend you study these for your Olympiad preparation.
Word and Structure Knowledge
Q1: Choose the word that is spelled correctly.
(a) Waitar
(b) Waetar
(c) Waiter
(d) Weiter
View AnswerAns: (c)
- The correct spelling is “Waiter,” which refers to a person whose job is to serve customers at their tables in a restaurant or cafe.
- This word is commonly used in the hospitality industry.
- Understanding the correct spelling is important for effective communication.
- Other options are incorrect variations and do not represent the actual word.
Q2: Choose the word that is spelled correctly.
(a) Toruble
(b) Truble
(c) Trabel
(d) Trouble
View AnswerAns: (d)
- The correct spelling is "Trouble," which refers to a difficulty or problem.
- Options (a), (b), and (c) contain misspellings of the word.
- Recognizing the correct spelling is important for clear communication.
- Always double-check words that seem tricky to ensure accuracy.
Q3: Choose the synonym of frightened.
(a) Scared
(b) Comfort
(c) Bold
(d) Glad
View AnswerAns: (a)
- The word "Frightened" means to be filled with fear or anxiety.
- The correct synonym is "Scared," which conveys the same feeling of being afraid.
- Other options like "Comfort," "Bold," and "Glad" do not relate to fear at all.
- Thus, "Scared" is the best choice as it directly matches the meaning of "Frightened."
Q4: Choose the opposite of accept.
(a) Advise
(b) Reject
(c) Burden
(d) Quite
View AnswerAns: (b)
- The opposite of the word “Accept” is “Reject.”
- “Accept” means to agree to or receive something, while “Reject” means to refuse or dismiss it.
- Understanding these meanings helps clarify why “Reject” is the correct choice.
- In simple terms, if you accept an invitation, you say yes; if you reject it, you say no.
Q5: What is the term for the day that comes before today?
(a) Date
(b) Yesterday
(c) Week
(d) Tomorrow
View AnswerAns: (b)
- The day that occurs just before today is referred to as “Yesterday.”
- This term is commonly used in everyday language to indicate the previous day.
- For example, if today is Monday, then yesterday was Sunday.
- Understanding this concept is essential for keeping track of time and events.
Q6: What is the term for someone who creates items using wood?
(a) Driver
(b) Jeweller
(c) Painter
(d) Carpenter
View AnswerAns: (d)
- A person who works with wood to create various items is known as a Carpenter.
- Carpenters are skilled tradespeople who can build furniture, structures, and other wooden products.
- They use tools like saws, hammers, and drills to shape and assemble wood.
- This profession is essential in construction and woodworking industries.
Choose the correct option for the underlined word (Question 7 to 8)
Q7: I was waiting for my friend in the park.
(a) Pronoun
(b) Preposition
(c) Conjunction
(d) Adverb
View AnswerAns: (b)
- The word “in” is classified as a preposition because it indicates a location or position within a space.
- Prepositions are used to show relationships between nouns and other words in a sentence.
- In this case, "in" tells us where the action of waiting is taking place.
- Understanding the role of prepositions helps in grasping the structure of sentences better.
Q8: The stars are twinkling in the night sky.
(a) Adverb
(b) Noun
(c) Verb
(d) Pronoun
View AnswerAns: (c)
- Twinkling is identified as a verb because it describes an action that the stars are performing.
- In this context, it indicates that the stars are not just present but are actively shining in a flickering manner.
- Understanding the role of words in a sentence helps in identifying their grammatical function.
- Thus, the correct answer is (c) Verb, as it captures the essence of the action described.
Choose the Correct Option to Fill in the Blank. (Question 9 to 15)
Q9: Radhika is a brilliant student. _____________ always comes first in her class.
(a) He
(b) Her
(c) She
(d) Him
View AnswerAns: (c)
- The pronoun “She” is the correct choice as it refers to Radhika, who is a female.
- Using “She” indicates that Radhika is the one who consistently achieves the top position in her class.
- Other options like “He”, “Her”, and “Him” do not correctly represent Radhika.
- Thus, “She” is the appropriate pronoun to use in this context.
Q10: Arjun is _____________ on the road.
(a) Walked
(b) Walking
(c) Walk
(d) Walks
View AnswerAns: (b)
- The sentence describes an action happening right now, which is indicated by the present continuous tense.
- In this case, "Walking" shows that Arjun is currently in the process of moving on the road.
- The other options do not fit the context of an ongoing action.
- Thus, the correct answer is "Walking."
Q11: Manisha is _____________ rude to everyone.
(a) Very
(b) Much
(c) Lot
(d) More
View AnswerAns: (a)
- The correct adverb to use here is “Very,” as it enhances the adjective “Rude.”
- In this context, “Very” indicates a high degree of rudeness.
- Other options like “Much”, “Lot”, and “More” do not fit grammatically or contextually.
- Thus, “Very” is the most appropriate choice to convey the intended meaning.
Q12: I ate ice cream _____________ it was very hot today.
(a) But
(b) So
(c) Because
(d) Or
View AnswerAns: (c)
- The word "Because" is a conjunction that connects two ideas, providing a reason for an action.
- In this case, it explains why the speaker ate ice cream: it was very hot today.
- Using "But" or "So" would not correctly convey the cause-and-effect relationship in this context.
- Thus, "Because" is the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence logically.
Q13: I always go on morning walks _____________ my mother.
(a) For
(b) With
(c) To
(d) Into
View AnswerAns: (b)
- The correct preposition here is "With," as it shows that the subject is accompanying her mother during the morning walks.
- Using "With" emphasizes the togetherness of the activity, indicating they walk side by side.
- Other options like "For," "To," and "Into" do not convey the same meaning of companionship in this context.
- Thus, "With" is the most appropriate choice for this sentence.
Q14: He is _____________ naughtiest boy in our family.
(a) A
(b) The
(c) An
(d) No article
View AnswerAns: (b)
- In this sentence, we need to use an article before the superlative adjective "naughtiest".
- The correct article to use is "The" because it indicates that he is the most naughty among all the boys in the family.
- Using "A" or "An" would be incorrect here, as they are used for singular nouns that are not superlative.
- Therefore, the correct answer is (b) The.
Q15: She wore a _____________ dress on her birthday.
(a) Beautiful
(b) More beautiful
(c) Beautifully
(d) Most beautiful
View AnswerAns: (a)
- The appropriate word to fill in the blank is “Beautiful,” as it is an adjective that describes the dress.
- Using “More beautiful” or “Most beautiful” would imply a comparison, which is not needed here.
- “Beautifully” is an adverb and does not fit the context of describing a dress.
- Thus, “Beautiful” is the correct choice to convey the quality of the dress.
Reading
Look at the Picture and Choose the Correct Answer. (Question 16 to 20)
Q16: It is an image of a _______.
(a) class
(b) party
(c) safari
(d) zoo cage
View AnswerAns: (c)
Q17: All the people in the jeep have _______
(a) cameras
(b) sunglasses
(c) hats
(d) bags
View AnswerAns: (a)
Q18: _______ is driving the jeep.
(a) Sonu
(b) Ginni
(c) Rahul
(d) None
View AnswerAns: (d)
Q19: They look ______ to see a tiger.
(a) scared
(b) excited
(c) terrified
(d) sad
View AnswerAns: (b)
Q20: There is/are ______ around them.
(a) animals
(b) people
(c) greenery
(d) stars
View AnswerAns: (c)
Read the Passage and answer the question that follow (Question 21 to 25)
Long ago, in ancient times, a king had a large rock placed on a roadway. He then hid himself and watched to see if anyone would move the large rock out of the way. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many people loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear. But none of them did anything about getting the rock out of the way. A peasant then came along carrying a heavy load. Upon approaching the rock, he laid down his burden and tried to push it out of the road. After much pushing and heaving, he finally succeeded. When the peasant went back to pick up his load, he noticed a purse lying on the road where the rock had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king explaining that the gold was for the person who removed the rock from the roadway.
Q21: Where did the king position the big rock?
(a) Forest
(b) Roadway
(c) Palace
(d) Garden
View AnswerAns: (b)
- In the passage, it is mentioned that the king had a large rock placed on a “Roadway.”
- This indicates that the rock was specifically positioned in a location where people travel.
- The other options, such as Forest, Palace, and Garden, do not match the description given.
- Thus, the correct answer is clearly the “Roadway.”
Q22: The _____________ and ____________ came by and walked around the rock.
(a) Merchants, Courtiers
(b) King, Peasant
(c) Merchants, King
(d) Courtiers, Peasant
View AnswerAns: (a)
- Merchants and Courtiers are the two groups mentioned in the statement.
- They are depicted as coming by and walking around the rock, indicating their presence and activity.
- The other options do not fit the context as they either mix different roles or do not include both required groups.
- Thus, the correct answer is (a) Merchants, Courtiers.
Q23: Who took away the stone that was on the road?
(a) King
(b) Peasant
(c) Courtiers
(d) Traders
View AnswerAns: (b)
- In the story, it is mentioned that a Peasant was the one who removed the rock from the road.
- This action highlights the importance of ordinary people in making a difference.
- The Peasant's effort shows that even small actions can have a significant impact.
- Thus, the correct answer is the Peasant, as they took the initiative to clear the path.
Q24: What did the peasant discover on the road?
(a) A purse
(b) More rocks
(c) A box
(d) A stick
View AnswerAns: (a)
- The peasant came across a "purse" while walking on the road.
- This item was significant as it was not just any object, but something valuable.
- Finding a purse indicates a moment of luck or fortune for the peasant.
- Thus, the correct answer is that the peasant found a purse.
Q25: Find the word from the passage which means the same as ‘earliest’.
(a) Burden
(b) Roadway
(c) Ancient
(d) Peasant
View AnswerAns: (c)
- In the passage, the word “Ancient” is synonymous with “Earliest,” indicating something that is very old or from a long time ago.
- This means that “Ancient” refers to the first or original times, aligning perfectly with the meaning of “Earliest.”
- The other options do not convey this meaning, making “Ancient” the correct choice.
Spoken and Written Expression
Choose the most suitable option to complete each conversation. (Question 26 to 30)
Q26: Preeti: I enjoy Ananya’s sense __________ humour.
Pinki: Me too.
(a) On
(b) Of
(c) At
(d) With
View AnswerAns: (b)
- The correct preposition is "Of," as it indicates the relationship between sense and humour.
- This phrase means that Ananya has a particular style or type of humour.
- Using "of" connects the two nouns effectively in this context.
- Other options do not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.
Q27: Nancy: During Christmas, the malls are very ___________.
(a) Crowdful
(b) Crowd
(c) Crowded
(d) Crowds
View AnswerAns: (c)
- The appropriate adjective here is "Crowded," which indicates that the malls are filled with many people during the Christmas season.
- This term effectively describes the busy atmosphere of malls at that time.
- Other options like "Crowdful" and "Crowd" are not standard English terms.
- Thus, "Crowded" is the correct choice to convey the intended meaning.
Q28: Jatin: You _____________ watched this movie, have you?
Ram: Yes, I have.
(a) Hadn’t
(b) Wasn’t
(c) Aren’t
(d) Haven’t
View AnswerAns: (d)
- The correct option is Haven't because it indicates that Jatin is asking if Ram has not watched the movie.
- Using Haven't fits the context of the question, as it is a negative form of the present perfect tense.
- The other options do not correctly convey the intended meaning of the question.
- In this case, the question is confirming whether Ram has seen the movie or not.
Q29: Radha: I am sorry. I am _____________ my words back.
Gagan: It’s alright.
(a) Take
(b) Took
(c) Taken
(d) Taking
View AnswerAns: (d)
- The sentence uses the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is currently happening.
- In this context, "I am taking my words back" shows that Radha is in the process of retracting her words.
- Therefore, the correct choice is "Taking," as it fits the ongoing action described.
Q30: Tania: Nina always makes _____________ false stories about everyone in the class.
(a) Up
(b) Down
(c) To
(d) In
View AnswerAns: (a)
- The correct preposition to use with the verb "makes" in this context is "up."
- "Makes up" refers to the action of creating or inventing stories, often implying that they are not true.
- In this case, Nina is creating false stories, which fits perfectly with the phrase "makes up."
- Therefore, the answer is (a) Up, as it conveys the intended meaning of fabricating stories.
Achievers Section
Q31: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
The Antarctic blue whale is the ___________ mammal found on the earth.
(a) Largest
(b) Large
(c) Larger
(d) Largely
View AnswerAns: (a)
- Largest is the correct choice because it is the superlative form of the adjective, indicating the highest degree.
- In English, when we use "the" before an adjective, it typically signals that we are talking about the highest or most extreme quality.
- In this case, the Antarctic blue whale is recognized as the biggest mammal on the planet.
- Thus, the correct answer is "Largest," as it accurately describes the blue whale's status among mammals.
Q32: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
My grandfather enjoys listening to _____________ music.
(a) Big
(b) Thick
(c) Soft
(d) Engaged
View AnswerAns: (c)
- The appropriate adjective to characterize “Music” in this context is “Soft.”
- “Soft” music typically refers to gentle and soothing sounds, which many people find relaxing.
- Other options like “Big” and “Thick” do not accurately describe music.
- “Engaged” is also not a fitting description for music.
Q33: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
Choose the word that is spelled correctly.
(a) Jiantic
(b) Gijantic
(c) Giantik
(d) Gigantic
View AnswerAns: (d)
- The correct spelling is “Gigantic,” which refers to something that is extremely large.
- Options (a), (b), and (c) contain spelling errors.
- Understanding the correct spelling helps in effective communication.
- “Gigantic” is often used to describe things like mountains, buildings, or creatures that are much larger than normal.
Q34: Choose the synonym of activate.
(a) Start
(b) Close
(c) Finish
(d) Imitate
View AnswerAns: (a)
- The word "Activate" means to cause something to begin or to make it operational.
- The correct synonym is "Start," which conveys the same idea of initiating something.
- Other options like "Close," "Finish," and "Imitate" do not relate to the meaning of activating.
- Thus, the best choice is "Start."
Q35: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
Dad: Are you learning _____________ French at school?
Son: Yes, I am.
(a) A
(b) An
(c) The
(d) No article
View AnswerAns: (d)
- In English, we do not use any "Article" when referring to languages.
- Therefore, the correct answer is "No article."
- This means we simply say "learning French" without any article before it.
- Using an article like "a," "an," or "the" is incorrect in this context.