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 4)
Q1: (a) Racket
(b) Rocket
(c) Raket
(d) Raquet
View AnswerAns: (a)
Q2: (a) Lemon
(b) lamoen
(c) Lamon
(d) Leman
View AnswerAns: (a)
Q3:
(a) Restarent
(b) Restaurant
(c) Rastaurant
(d) Restarent
View AnswerAns: (b)
Q4:
(a) Nife
(b) Knife
(c) Kniph
(d) Nif
View AnswerAns: (b)
Q5: Which of these represents a geometric form?
(a) Oval
(b) Door
(c) Eraser
(d) Light
View AnswerAns: (a)
- Oval is a term used to describe a specific geometric shape, characterized by its elongated circular form.
- The other options, such as door, eraser, and light, do not refer to shapes but rather to objects or concepts.
- Thus, among the choices, oval is the only one that fits the definition of a shape.
Q6: Which of these represents a geometric form?
(a) Oval
(b) Door
(c) Eraser
(d) Light
View AnswerAns: (a)
- Oval is a term used to describe a specific geometric shape, characterized by its elongated circular form.
- The other options, such as door, eraser, and light, refer to objects or concepts rather than shapes.
- Thus, among the choices, oval is the only one that fits the definition of a shape.
Q7: Which of the following items is green in color?
(a) Sky
(b) Moon
(c) Leaf
(d) Sun
View AnswerAns: (c)
- Leaf is the correct answer because it is commonly known for its green color due to the presence of chlorophyll.
- The sky is usually blue, the moon appears gray or white, and the sun is yellow or orange.
- In nature, leaves play a crucial role in photosynthesis, which is why they are predominantly green.
- Thus, among the options given, the leaf is the only one that is typically recognized as green.
Q8: What is the term for a young frog?
(a) Pup
(b) Caterpillar
(c) Tadpole
(d) Fry
View AnswerAns: (c)
- Tadpole refers to the young stage of a frog, which is aquatic and has a tail.
- Pup is the term for a young dog, while Caterpillar is the larval stage of a butterfly.
- Fry is used to describe young fish.
- Thus, the correct answer is Tadpole, as it specifically identifies the young of a frog.
Q9: She is a doctor, _______ name is Sunita.
(a) his
(b) him
(c) her
(d) its
View AnswerAns: (c)
- Her is the correct pronoun to refer to a female person, in this case, the doctor named Sunita.
- Using his or him would be incorrect as they refer to males.
- Its is used for objects or animals, not people.
- Thus, her is the appropriate choice to indicate possession of the name.
Q10: The bird is flying in _______ sky.
(a) a
(b) an
(c) the
(d) no article
View AnswerAns: (c)
- Article ‘the’ is used when referring to a specific noun.
- In this case, we are talking about a particular sky, which is why we use ‘the’.
- Using ‘a’ or ‘an’ would imply any sky, which is not the case here.
- Thus, the correct choice is ‘the’ as it indicates a specific sky.
Q11: I am _______ my homework right now.
(a) do
(b) doing
(c) done
(d) did
View AnswerAns: (b)
- The correct answer is doing because it indicates an action that is currently happening.
- In this sentence, "right now" suggests that the action is ongoing.
- Options like "do," "done," and "did" do not fit the context of something happening at this moment.
- Thus, "doing" is the appropriate choice to convey that the homework is in progress.
Q12: An aeroplane flew _______ our house.
(a) under
(b) at
(c) below
(d) over
View AnswerAns: (d)
- Over is the correct preposition here, indicating that the aeroplane is flying at a higher level than our house.
- This word shows a movement that is above something else, which is exactly what is happening in this scenario.
- Using 'under', 'at', or 'below' would not accurately describe the position of the aeroplane in relation to the house.
- Thus, 'over' clearly conveys the idea of the aeroplane flying above the house.
Q13: Siya put on a coat since it was chilly ________.
(a) where
(b) tomorrow
(c) outside
(d) frequently
View AnswerAns: (c)
- Outside is the right choice because it indicates the location where it was cold.
- The word chilly suggests that the temperature was low, making it necessary to wear a coat.
- Other options like where, tomorrow, and frequently do not fit the context of describing the coldness.
- Thus, outside clearly conveys the reason for Siya wearing a coat.
Q14: Choose the opposite of kind.
(a) Gentle
(b) Warm
(c) Cruel
(d) Good
View AnswerAns: (c)
- The word kind refers to being caring and compassionate towards others.
- The opposite of this would be someone who is harsh or unkind, which is best represented by the word cruel.
- Gentle and warm are both positive traits, while good does not directly oppose kind.
- Thus, the correct answer is cruel, as it signifies a lack of kindness.
Q15: Choose the word that means same as enjoy.
(a) Like
(b) Plenty
(c) Hate
(d) Full
View AnswerAns: (a)
- Enjoy means to take pleasure in something, and the word that best matches this meaning is like.
- While plenty refers to a large amount, hate is the opposite of enjoy, and full does not relate to enjoyment.
- Thus, like is the correct choice as it conveys a similar positive feeling.
Q16: Which of the following is the correct spelling of a word that means playful misbehavior or troublemaking?
(a) CHEIMISF
(b) MICHSEIF
(c) MISCHIEF
(d) MESCHIIF
View AnswerAns: (c)
- MISCHIEF is the correct spelling of the word that refers to playful misbehavior or troublemaking.
- The other options are incorrect spellings and do not represent the word.
- Understanding the correct spelling is important for effective communication.
- Always double-check spellings to avoid confusion in writing.
Q17: Which of the following words is correctly spelled?
(a) STORMY
(b) SOTMRY
(c) STOMRY
(d) STOYRM
View AnswerAns: (a)
- STORMY is the correct spelling of the word, which means characterized by strong winds and usually rain.
- The other options SOTMRY, STOMRY, and STOYRM are misspellings and do not represent any valid English word.
- Recognizing the correct spelling is important for effective communication.
- Always double-check your spelling to avoid confusion.
Reading
Look at the Picture and Choose the correct option to fill in the blank. (Question 18 to 21)
Q18: ________ are on the swings.
(a) Riya and Mohan
(b) Kirti and Mohan
(c) Rahul and Jatin
(d) Rahul and Mohan
View AnswerAns: (b)
Q19: Rahul and Riya are playing in the ________.
(a) class
(b) sand-pit
(c) beach
(d) play-house
View AnswerAns: (b)
Q20: Bonzo is sitting ________ Rahul.
(a) under
(b) between
(c) beside
(d) along
View AnswerAns: (c)
Q21: There are two _________ in the back.
(a) trees
(b) men
(c) beside
(d) along
View AnswerAns: (a)
Spoken and Written Expression
Read the passage and answer the question that follow (Question 22 to 25)
One evening Christie was home alone. She was hungry but no one was around to make her a sandwich or a snack. Christie decided to help herself in the kitchen. First she took two slices of bread. She then took a block of butter from the fridge. Christie tried to take a swab of the butter but it was rock hard. She then took out a bottle of peanut butter.
Christie started to feel frustrated since she couldn’t open the lid. Now Christie was both hungry and angry. Christie gave up on the peanut butter after seeing the box of cheese slices. She took two cheese slices. Then she put them in between the two bread slices and immediately took a bite. Christie was surprised because usually she does not like cheese in her sandwich. But today it tasted good and she was glad she made a good sandwich for herself.
Q22: The first thing Christie took from the kitchen was/were _______.
(a) a block of butter
(b) two cheese slices
(c) two bread slices
(d) a jar of peanut butter
View AnswerAns: (c)
- Christie initially grabbed two slices of bread from the kitchen.
- This indicates that the first item she chose was related to making a sandwich or a meal.
- The other options, while they are food items, were not the first thing she took.
- Thus, the correct answer is two bread slices.
Q23: Christie felt frustrated because she couldn’t open the lid of the _______.
(a) butter box
(b) peanut butter bottle
(c) bread container
(d) yogurt container
View AnswerAns: (b)
- Christie was experiencing frustration due to her inability to open the lid of the peanut butter bottle.
- This indicates that the peanut butter bottle was likely sealed tightly, making it difficult for her to access the contents.
- The other options, such as the butter box and yogurt container, do not match the context of her frustration.
- Thus, the correct answer is clearly the peanut butter bottle.
Q24: Christie took _______ slice(s) of cheese.
(a) one
(b) three
(c) two
(d) none
View AnswerAns: (c)
- Christie took two slices of cheese, which is the correct answer.
- The other options do not match the number of slices she actually took.
- Understanding the context, "two" is the only option that accurately reflects the quantity mentioned.
- Thus, the answer is clearly option (c).
Q25: Christie was happy because she _______.
(a) couldn’t eat the butter
(b) couldn’t make a snack
(c) was home alone
(d) made a delicious sandwich for herself
View AnswerAns: (d)
- Christie felt happy because she made a delicious sandwich for herself.
- This indicates that her joy came from successfully preparing something she enjoyed.
- The other options do not reflect a reason for her happiness.
- Thus, the correct answer is that she made a good sandwich for herself.
Q26: Sumit: How is your grandmother? Sudhir: She is much better _______.
(a) tomorrow
(b) now
(c) yesterday
(d) later
View AnswerAns: (b)
- Now is the correct adverb to indicate the present time.
- Using tomorrow or yesterday would refer to future or past, which does not fit the context.
- In this case, Sudhir is responding about his grandmother's current condition.
- Thus, the appropriate choice is now, as it reflects her present state of being better.
Q27: Reena: We are planning a picnic. Would you like to come _______? Jay: No, I am busy.
(a) me
(b) us
(c) our
(d) them
View AnswerAns: (b)
- The correct word to fill in the blank is us. This is because Reena is inviting Jay to join her and the group going to the picnic.
- Using us indicates that Jay would be joining Reena and others, making it inclusive.
- Other options like me, our, and them do not fit the context of inviting someone to join a group.
- Thus, the most appropriate choice is us, as it reflects the collective group going to the picnic.
Q28: Teacher: How _______ students are there?
(a) many
(b) much
(c) more
(d) less
View AnswerAns: (a)
- Many is the correct choice because it is used with plural nouns, like "students".
- In this context, the teacher is asking about the number of students, which is a countable noun.
- Using "much" would be incorrect here as it is used with uncountable nouns.
- Options "more" and "less" do not fit the question structure regarding quantity.
Q29: Isha: _______ you listen to rock music? Amit: No, I like classical.
(a) Does
(b) Are
(c) Do
(d) Have
View AnswerAns: (c)
- Do is the correct choice because it is used with the pronoun you in the simple present tense.
- In English, we use do for questions when the subject is you, we, or they.
- The other options, like does and are, do not fit with the subject you.
- Thus, the correct question is "Do you listen to rock music?"
Q30: James: There is a party _______ Saturday. Andrew: Oh, I don’t know about it.
(a) at
(b) in
(c) up
(d) on
View AnswerAns: (d)
- The preposition 'on' is used when referring to specific days, dates, or weekdays. In this case, since Saturday is a specific day, the correct choice is 'on'.
Achievers Section
Q31: _______ one of these cars is your favourite?
(a) What
(b) Which
(c) Who
(d) When
View AnswerAns: (b)
- Which is the correct choice because it is used to inquire about a specific option from a selection.
- In this case, you are being asked to choose from a set of cars.
- The other options do not fit the context of making a choice.
- For example, 'What' is too broad, 'Who' refers to people, and 'When' relates to time.
Q32: Ritika _______ when her pet dog went missing.
(a) weep
(b) wept
(c) weeping
(d) is weeps
View AnswerAns: (b)
- Wept is the correct answer because it is the past tense of the verb weep.
- This means that Ritika was crying in the past when her dog was lost.
- The other options do not fit the context of something that happened in the past.
- Therefore, wept accurately describes her emotional state at that time.
Q33: Choose the correct spelling.
(a) ENTRETEIN
(b) ENTRATEIN
(c) ENTERTAIN
(d) ETNERTAIN
View AnswerAns: (c)
- The correct spelling is ENTERTAIN. This word means to provide amusement or enjoyment.
- Options (a), (b), and (d) are incorrect spellings and do not represent the word's proper form.
- Remember, correct spelling is important for clear communication.
- In this case, option (c) is the only one that is spelled correctly.
Q34: Choose the correct adjective from the given options.
The boy threw a hard rock in the river.
(a) Boy
(b) Threw
(c) Stream
(d) Hard
View AnswerAns: (d)
- The word 'hard' describes the rock that the boy threw, making it an adjective.
- 'Boy' and 'stream' are nouns, while 'threw' is a verb.
- In this context, the correct choice is the word that describes a quality, which is 'hard'.
- Thus, the correct answer is 'hard' as it fits the definition of an adjective.
Q35: Rajni: _______ midnight, it is very quiet in my house.
(a) In
(b) At
(c) On
(d) By
View AnswerAns: (b)
- At is the correct preposition to indicate a specific time.
- We use at for precise moments, like at midnight, at noon, or at night.
- Other options like in and on are used for different contexts, not for exact times.
- Thus, the sentence correctly states that it is quiet at midnight.