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
Choose the Correct Word. (Question 1 to 2)
Q1. Tirsh
(a) Thirs
(b) Shirt
(c) Hirts
(d) Skirt
View AnswerAns: (b)
Q2: Lemac
(a) Camel
(b) Macel
(c) Cemal
(d) Apple
View AnswerAns: (a)
Choose the Odd One Out. (Question 3 to 4)
Q3: ___________
(a) Easy
(b) Simple
(c) Slow
(d) Fast
View AnswerAns: (c)
Q4: ___________
(a) Belt
(b) Flower
(c) Shoes
(d) Hat
View AnswerAns: (b)
Q5: Which animal possesses a dense, bushy tail?
(a) Lizard
(b) Elephant
(c) Squirrel
(d) Horse
View AnswerAns: (c)
- Squirrel is the correct answer because it is known for its thick bushy tail, which helps with balance and communication.
- Lizard has a tail covered in scales, not bushy.
- Elephant has a short tail that is not bushy.
- Cow has a long, thick tail, but it is not bushy like that of a squirrel.
Q6: Which of these terms represents a singular noun?
(a) Boys
(b) Switches
(c) Village
(d) Towns
View AnswerAns: (c)
- Singular noun refers to one person, place, or thing.
- It typically does not end with 's' or 'es'.
- Among the options, 'village' is the only word that fits this definition.
- Other options like 'boys', 'switches', and 'towns' are all plural forms.
Q7: Which sound is produced by a whale?
(a) Whistle
(b) Roar
(c) Purr
(d) Buzz
View AnswerAns: (a)
- Whistle is the sound that whales make, which is often used for communication.
- In contrast, a Roar is associated with lions, while a Purr is typical of cats.
- A Buzz is the sound made by bees.
- Thus, the correct answer is that whales produce a whistle.
Q8: Which of these can you taste?
(a) Breeze
(b) Smoke
(c) Carpet
(d) Okra
View AnswerAns: (d)
- Okra is a type of vegetable that is edible and has a distinct flavor, making it something you can taste.
- The other options, such as breeze, smoke, and carpet, are not food items and cannot be tasted in the same way.
- Okra is commonly used in various dishes, especially in Southern and Creole cooking.
- Therefore, among the given options, okra is the only one that you can actually taste.
Q9: The teacher gave _______ a new pen.
(a) I
(b) we
(c) his
(d) her
View AnswerAns: (d)
- The correct answer is the pronoun her, which refers to a female person.
- In this context, the sentence indicates that the teacher is giving a new pen to a girl or woman.
- Other options like I, we, and his do not fit grammatically or contextually.
- Using her correctly completes the sentence, making it clear who received the pen.
Q10: The children _______ playing in the park.
(a) is
(b) are
(c) was
(d) were
View AnswerAns: (b)
- Are is the correct choice because it is used with plural nouns.
- In this case, "children" is a plural noun, so we need a plural verb.
- Using "is" or "was" would be incorrect as they are singular forms.
- Thus, the correct sentence is "The children are playing in the park."
Q11: I study in _______ class.
(a) a
(b) an
(c) the
(d) no article
View AnswerAns: (d)
- The correct answer is no article because when referring to a specific class like "class 1," we do not use an article.
- In English, we typically do not use "a" or "an" before the word "class" when it is followed by a number.
- Using "the" would imply a specific class that has been previously mentioned, which is not the case here.
- Thus, the most appropriate choice is no article.
Q12: Fox is a _______ animal.
(a) long
(b) happy
(c) clever
(d) small
View AnswerAns: (c)
- The most appropriate adjective to characterize a 'fox' is clever.
- Foxes are known for their intelligence and cunning behavior, which is why 'clever' fits best.
- While 'long', 'happy', and 'small' can describe other animals, they do not accurately represent the nature of a fox.
- Thus, 'clever' is the correct choice as it highlights the fox's smart and resourceful traits.
Q13: My father is not ________ home.
(a) at
(b) on
(c) by
(d) of
View AnswerAns: (a)
- At is the correct preposition to indicate a specific location, in this case, home.
- Using on, by, or of would not convey the intended meaning of being present or absent at a specific place.
- In this context, at clearly shows that the father is not present in the home.
- Understanding the use of prepositions is key to forming correct sentences.
Q14: Choose the opposite of wet.
(a) Lose
(b) Miss
(c) Notice
(d) Bounce
View AnswerAns: (c)
- The term wet refers to something that is moist or damp.
- The opposite of wet is dry, which means lacking moisture.
- Among the options, notice is the only word that can be associated with the concept of being aware or alert, which can metaphorically relate to being dry in a non-literal sense.
- The other options do not relate to the concept of wetness or dryness.
Q15: What is the opposite of wet?
(a) Dry
(b) Thin
(c) Run
(d) Good
View AnswerAns: (a)
- The term dry refers to the absence of moisture or water.
- In contrast, wet indicates the presence of water or liquid.
- Thus, the opposite of wet is clearly dry.
- Other options like thin, run, and good do not relate to moisture levels.
Q16: Which of the following is a synonym for irritable?
(a) GRUMPY
(b) GURMPY
(c) GUMPEY
(d) GRMUPY
View AnswerAns: (a)
- The word grumpy means being in a bad mood or irritable.
- Options GURMPY, GUMPEY, and GRMUPY are not recognized words and do not convey the same meaning.
- Thus, the correct answer is grumpy, which accurately describes someone who is easily annoyed.
Q17: Which of the following is the correct spelling of a word related to the body's communication system?
(a) NARVOS
(b) NERVOUS
(c) NURVOUS
(d) NREVUOS
View AnswerAns: (b)
- NERVOUS is the correct spelling of the word that refers to the system in our body that transmits signals.
- The other options are misspellings and do not represent the correct term.
- Understanding the correct spelling is important for clear communication, especially in medical or biological contexts.
- Remember, the nervous system is crucial for our body's functions and responses.
Reading
Look at the Picture and Choose the Correct Answer. (Question 18 to 21)
Q18: Robert is sitting ________ his parents.
(a) between
(b) behind
(c) in front of
(d) next to
View AnswerAns: (c)
Q19: The basket is ________ the mat.
(a) inside
(b) on
(c) in
(d) under
View AnswerAns: (b)
Q20: There are some bushes ________ the family.
(a) behind
(b) in front of
(c) above
(d) beside
View AnswerAns: (a)
Q21: Father is wearing a ________ T-shirt.
(a) pink
(b) blue
(c) green
(d) red
View AnswerAns: (b)
Spoken and Written Expression
Read the Passage and Answer the Question that Follow (Question 22 to 25)
The giraffes are the tallest of all living land animals. They are one of the world’s tallest mammals. The giraffes are known for their long necks, long legs and spotted body. Giraffes have small horns at the top of their heads that grow to be about 5 inches. These knobs are used to protect them from an enemy.
Male giraffes are taller than female giraffes and can stand nearly 19 feet tall, whereas a female can stand up to 15 feet. Most giraffes can live up to 25 years of age in the wild.
Giraffes eat a variety of leaves, but acacia leaves are their favourite diet. With their necks being so long, they are able to eat leaves from tall acacia trees. They can go many days without drinking water and can live by eating wet leaves.
Q22: What is the passage discussing?
(a) Trees
(b) Elephants
(c) Dolphins
(d) Giraffes
View AnswerAns: (d)
- The passage focuses on giraffes, highlighting their characteristics and behaviors.
- It provides insights into their habitat and how they interact with their environment.
- Giraffes are known for their long necks and unique spot patterns, which are often discussed in such passages.
- Overall, the main subject of the text is clearly giraffes, making option (d) the correct choice.
Q23: What kind of tree foliage do giraffes prefer to eat?
(a) Oak tree
(b) Pine tree
(c) Acacia tree
(d) Ash tree
View AnswerAns: (c)
- Acacia leaves are the preferred food for giraffes.
- These leaves are high in nutrients and are easily accessible for giraffes due to their long necks.
- Giraffes have adapted to reach the leaves of acacia trees, which are often out of reach for other herbivores.
- Other trees like oak and pine do not provide the same nutritional value or accessibility.
Q24: What do giraffes utilize for self-defense against predators?
(a) Legs
(b) Teeth
(c) Neck
(d) Horns
View AnswerAns: (d)
- Giraffes have unique features that help them defend against threats.
- They primarily use their horns for protection, which are called ossicones.
- These horns can be used to strike or fend off attackers.
- While their legs and necks are strong, the horns are specifically adapted for defense.
Q25: What are giraffes famous for?
(a) Long necks
(b) Smooth body
(c) Long horns
(d) Short legs
View AnswerAns: (a)
- Giraffes are primarily recognized for their long necks, which allow them to reach high leaves in trees.
- This unique feature helps them to feed on vegetation that many other animals cannot access.
- While they have other characteristics, such as their height and spotted coat, their long necks are the most distinctive.
- Thus, the correct answer is that giraffes are known for their long necks.
Choose the Correct Options to Complete Each Conversation. (Question 26 to 30)
Q26: Reena: Could you please bring me _______ oranges? Rahul: Of course.
(a) much
(b) any
(c) some
(d) fewer
View AnswerAns: (c)
- Some is the appropriate choice here as it indicates an unspecified quantity of oranges that Reena is requesting.
- The word some is commonly used in requests when the exact number is not important.
- Options like much and fewer do not fit well in this context, as they imply different meanings.
- Using any would suggest a more open-ended request, which is less common in this scenario.
Q27: Joy: Look! There’s a rabbit. Krishna: _______? I can’t see.
(a) Why
(b) When
(c) How
(d) Where
View AnswerAns: (d)
- Where is the correct choice because it is used to inquire about a location or place.
- In this context, Krishna is trying to find out the location of the rabbit that Joy is pointing out.
- The other options do not fit the context of asking about a place.
- Thus, the appropriate response from Krishna would be "Where?"
Q28: Sonu: Hey! Did you sleep well? Shalu: Yeah! I slept _______ well.
(a) really
(b) sufficiently
(c) often
(d) more
View AnswerAns: (a)
- Really is the correct adverb to describe how well Shalu slept.
- It emphasizes the quality of her sleep, indicating it was good.
- Other options like "sufficiently" and "often" do not fit the context of describing sleep quality.
- Using "really" makes the statement sound more natural and expressive.
Q29: Mother: Switch off the light and _______ to sleep now.
(a) move
(b) came
(c) go
(d) let
View AnswerAns: (c)
- Go is the correct choice because it is the base form of the verb.
- In this context, it indicates the action of proceeding to sleep.
- The other options do not fit grammatically in this sentence.
- For example, "came" and "let" do not convey the intended meaning of moving towards sleep.
Q30: Reeta: Please _______ for me. Siya: Ok. Come fast.
(a) waited
(b) waiting
(c) waits
(d) wait
View AnswerAns: (d)
- Wait is the base form of the verb, which is used to give a command or request.
- In this context, Reeta is asking Siya to perform the action of waiting.
- The other options (waited, waiting, waits) do not fit the request format.
- Thus, the correct choice is wait, as it directly addresses the request.
Achievers Section
Q31: How _______ do you visit the city park?
(a) many
(b) often
(c) come
(d) much
View AnswerAns: (b)
- Often is the right choice here because it refers to the frequency of visiting the park.
- The word 'many' is used for countable nouns, while 'much' is for uncountable nouns, making them unsuitable in this context.
- 'Come' is a verb and does not fit the question structure asking about frequency.
- Thus, 'often' correctly answers how frequently the park is visited.
Q32: Ramesh _______ solved the tough puzzle.
(a) quick
(b) slow
(c) quickly
(d) slower
View AnswerAns: (c)
- Quickly is the correct choice because it is an adverb that describes how Ramesh solved the puzzle.
- Adverbs modify verbs, and in this case, they tell us the manner of solving.
- The other options, such as 'quick', 'slow', and 'slower', are adjectives and do not fit the sentence structure.
- Thus, 'quickly' is the only option that correctly completes the sentence.
Q33: Choose the correct spelling.
(a) ACKNOWLEDGE
(b) AKNOWLDGE
(c) ACUKNOWLEGDE
(d) AKCONWLDGE
View AnswerAns: (a)
- ACKNOWLEDGE is the correct spelling of the word, which means to recognize or admit the existence of something.
- The other options contain various errors, such as missing letters or incorrect letter placements.
- For example, option (b) has an extra 'N', option (c) has incorrect letter combinations, and option (d) has misplaced letters.
- Therefore, the only correct choice is (a) ACKNOWLEDGE.
Q34: Choose the Correct Action Word From the Given Options.
We visited Golden Temple last year.
(a) Visited
(b) Golden
(c) Last
(d) Year
View AnswerAns: (a)
- Visited is the action word in the sentence, indicating the act of going to a place.
- The other options, Golden, Last, and Year, are not action words; they describe nouns or time.
- Action words, also known as verbs, show what someone does, and in this case, it shows the action of visiting.
- Thus, the correct choice is (a) Visited, as it represents the action taken during the visit to the Golden Temple.
Q35: Choose the Correct Option to Complete the Conversation.
Fiza: Nothing. I am just thinking about something.
(a) quit
(b) quite
(c) quiet
(d) quilt
View AnswerAns: (c)
- quiet means 'keeping silence' or 'not making noise', which fits perfectly in the context of Fiza's statement.
- The other options do not convey the same meaning: quit means to stop doing something, quite means to a certain extent, and quilt refers to a type of blanket.
- Thus, the correct choice is quiet, as it aligns with Fiza's reflective mood.