English Olympiad Class 10 - Sample question paper 7
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Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
Q) The indomitable spirit of the explorer led him to conquer new lands.
A. Defeatable
B. Resilient
C. Submissive
D. Yielding
Answer: B. Resilient
Explanation: The correct word closest in meaning to "indomitable" is "resilient."
Q) The music had a melancholic tone, evoking feelings of sadness.
A. Joyful
B. Cheerful
C. Gloomy
D. Happy
Answer: C. Gloomy
Explanation: The correct word closest in meaning to "melancholic" is "gloomy."
Q) The artist's work is eclectic, drawing inspiration from various cultures.
A. Consistent
B. Diverse
C. Singular
D. Homogeneous
Answer: B. Diverse
Explanation: The correct word closest in meaning to "eclectic" is "diverse."
Q) The speaker's words were eloquent, captivating the audience's attention.
A. Inarticulate
B. Fluent
C. Persuasive
D. Clumsy
Answer: C. Persuasive
Explanation: The correct word closest in meaning to "eloquent" is "persuasive."
Q) His diplomatic approach helped ease tensions between the two countries.
A. Tactful
B. Aggressive
C. Rude
D. Blunt
Answer: A. Tactful
Explanation: The correct word closest in meaning to "diplomatic" is "tactful."
Q) His exasperating behavior -
A. Irritating
B. Invigorating
C. Exhausting
D. Exhilarating
Answer: A. Irritating
Explanation: The correct word closest in meaning to "exasperating" is "irritating."
Q) The resilient plant survived the harsh weather.
A. Fragile
B. Sturdy
C. Delicate
D. Brittle
Answer: B. Sturdy
Explanation: The correct word closest in meaning to "resilient" is "sturdy."
Q) The movie's riveting plot kept the audience engaged.
A. Boring
B. Dull
C. Gripping
D. Monotonous
Answer: C. Gripping
Explanation: The correct word closest in meaning to "riveting" is "gripping."
Q) The room was filled with an intoxicating fragrance.
A. Unpleasant
B. Soothing
C. Overpowering
D. Foul
Answer: C. Overpowering
Explanation: The correct word closest in meaning to "intoxicating" is "overpowering."
Q) The ephemeral beauty of the cherry blossoms.
A. Enduring
B. Lasting
C. Transient
D. Permanent
Answer: C. Transient
Explanation: The correct word closest in meaning to "ephemeral" is "transient."
Q) Her uninteresting life -
A. Mundane
B. Munificent
C. Malicious
D. Mellifluous
Answer: A. Mundane
Explanation: The correct word closest in meaning to "uninteresting" is "mundane."
Q) The study of lines of descent traced from ancestors -
A. Anthropology
B. Biology
C. Graphology
D. Genealogy
Answer: D. Genealogy
Explanation: The correct word closest in meaning to "lines of descent traced from ancestors" is "genealogy."
Q) That news is plausible.
A. Questionable
B. Improbable
C. Portable
D. Credible
Answer: D. Credible
Explanation: The correct word closest in meaning to "plausible" is "credible."
Q) He’s as nimble as a gymnast.
A. Agile
B. Acute
C. Alembic
D. Astute
Answer: A. Agile
Explanation: The correct word closest in meaning to "nimble" is "agile."
Q) A skilled storyteller -
A. Raconteur
B. Rammer
C. Recount
D. Repeater
Answer: A. Raconteur
Explanation: The correct word closest in meaning to "storyteller" is "raconteur."
Q) Choose the best word/phrase to complete each sentence.
Q) The children were very happy. They _______ to an amusement park before.
A. has never been
B. had never been
C. had never went
D. have been
Answer: B. had never been
Explanation: The correct phrase is "had never been to an amusement park before."
Q) Vidhya was angry with me because I ___________ to tell her the change in plan.
A. have forgotten
B. forgotten
C. had forgotten
D. am forgetting
Answer: C. had forgotten
Explanation: The correct phrase is "because I had forgotten to tell her the change in plan."
Q) We were startled when a sudden ____________ of wind closed the door shut.
A. draught
B. gust
C. gale
D. flurry
Answer: B. gust
Explanation: The correct phrase is "a sudden gust of wind."
Q) The _________ trees in the equatorial forest allow very little light to reach the ground.
A. great
B. large-scale
C. towering
D. infinite
Answer: C. towering
Explanation: The correct phrase is "The towering trees in the equatorial forest."
Q) The picture of an Indian elephant is on the next page. Turn ________ the page to look at it.
A. up
B. in
C. over
D. under
Answer: C. over
Explanation: The correct phrase is "Turn over the page" to go to the next page.
Q) If we had listened to our teacher, we _______ into trouble.
A. wouldn’t have got
B. will not get
C. hadn’t got
D. wouldn’t had got
Answer: A. wouldn’t have got
Explanation: The correct phrase is "wouldn’t have got into trouble."
Q) It ____________ them a fortune to send their son to the university.
A. having cost
B. will have cost
C. cost
D. was costing
Answer: C. cost
Explanation: The correct phrase is "It cost them a fortune."
Q) Bindu is standing _________ the end of the queue.
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. by
Answer: B. at
Explanation: The correct phrase is "standing at the end of the queue."
Q) I’ll buy a present for my sister if I ____________ well on my summer job.
A. earn
B. earned
C. will earn
D. am earning
Answer: A. earn
Explanation: The correct phrase is "if I earn well on my summer job."
Q) She has just moved to Bangalore. She is looking for __________.
A. job
B. works
C. work
D. a work
Answer: C. work
Explanation: The correct phrase is "looking for work."
Q) They are on holiday. They __________ to Greece.
A. has gone
B. were going
C. have gone
D. had gone
Answer: C. have gone
Explanation: The correct phrase is "They have gone to Greece."
Q) I _________ paragliding when I was at high school.
A. am starting
B. started
C. started to
D. had started to
Answer: B. started
Explanation: The correct phrase is "I started paragliding when I was at high school."