English Olympiad Class 10 - Sample question paper 8
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Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word /phrase.
Q) The enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa
A. Clear
B. Explicit
C. Mysterious
D. Simple
Answer: C. Mysterious
Explanation: "Enigmatic" refers to something mysterious or puzzling, and "mysterious" aligns with this meaning.
Q) The esoteric knowledge of ancient rituals
A. Common
B. Exclusive
C. Popular
D. Basic
Answer: B. Exclusive
Explanation: "Esoteric" refers to specialized or exclusive knowledge, and "exclusive" aligns with this meaning.
Q) The disparate views on the controversial topic
A. Similar
B. Varied
C. Harmonious
D. Consistent
Answer: B. Varied
Explanation: "Disparate" indicates contrasting or different, and "varied" is an appropriate synonym.
Q) The nonchalant attitude of the teenager
A. Concerned
B. Apathetic
C. Enthusiastic
D. Eager
Answer: B. Apathetic
Explanation: "Nonchalant" means indifferent or showing a lack of concern, and "apathetic" is a synonym.
Q) The voracious reader
A. Enthusiastic
B. Insatiable
C. Reluctant
D. Indifferent
Answer: B. Insatiable
Explanation: "Voracious" describes an insatiable or extremely eager reader.
Q) The ubiquitous presence of smartphones
A. Scarce
B. Abundant
C. Limited
D. Rare
Answer: B. Abundant
Explanation: "Ubiquitous" means present, appearing, or found everywhere, making "abundant" an appropriate choice.
Q) Her haughty behaviour
A. Frantic
B. Animated
C. Arrogant
D. Soothing
Answer: C. Arrogant
Explanation: "Haughty" refers to behavior that is arrogantly superior or disdainful.
Q) Their oppressive act
A. Temperate
B. Onerous
C. Desperate
D. Destitute
Answer: B. Onerous
Explanation: "Oppressive" refers to burdensome, harsh, or tyrannical acts.
Q) His perseverant nature
A. Prestigious
B. Perceptive
C. Persistent
D. Pacifist
Answer: C. Persistent
Explanation: "Perseverant" describes someone who is persistent and tenacious.
Q) The study of heavenly bodies
A. Anthology
B. Anthropology
C. Astronomy
D. Aetiology
Answer: C. Astronomy
Explanation: Astronomy is the study of celestial objects, including stars, planets, comets, and galaxies.
Q) Someone who travels and visits a lot of different countries
A. Athletic
B. Jet-setter
C. Cosmologist
D. Masochist
Answer: B. Jet-setter
Explanation: A jet-setter is someone who travels frequently, often to many different countries.
Choose the best option to complete each sentence
Q) It is important to ________ the water bodies in our area.
A. Replenish
B. Renounce
C. Recount
D. Repel
Answer: A. Replenish
Q) It’s reported that human beings’ lives ________ prolonged by a new wonder drug.
A. Has been
B. Will have been
C. Is being
D. Will be
Answer:D. Will be
Q) It was good to ________ with the old gang.
A. hang on
B. keep of
C. look in
D. catch up
Answer: D. catch up
Explanation: The correct phrase is "catch up with the old gang."
Q) More people have ________ than we expected.
A. cast aside
B. turned up
C. carried out
D. came about
Answer: B. turned up
Q) I was ______ in traffic for over two hours.
A. Held up
B. Broke down
C. Made up
D. Carried on
Answer: A. Held up
Q) _________ Yoga is a means of remaining calm even in disturbing situations.
A. Practise
B. To practising
C. Having practised
D. Practising
Answer: D. Practising
Q) _________ very sharp. Use them carefully.
A. This scissors is
B. They are scissors
C. These scissors are
D. Those scissors is
Answer: C. These scissors are
Q) They were surprised to know that Amitabh ________ for the team.
A. has selected
B. had selected
C. had been selected
D. have been selected
Answer: C. had been selected
Q) Our country sent a strong ________ of 140 athletes to the Rio 2016 Olympics.
A. Contestant
B. Contribution
C. Contingent
D. Convention
Answer: C. Contingent
Q) They played well last night. They ________ the cup.
A. Deserved
B. Have deserved
C. Qualified
D. Rewarded
Answer: A. Deserved
Q) The train ________ yet. We can have a quick cup of coffee.
A. Hasn’t arrived
B. Doesn’t come
C. Isn’t coming
D. Wasn’t arrived
Answer: A. Hasn’t arrived
Q) My granny was ________; she started her own business when many girls were going to school.
A. Behind the times
B. Racing against time
C. Ahead of her times
D. In the nick of time
Answer: C. Ahead of her times
Q) I had a heavy lunch. I am feeling ________.
A. Despondent
B. Drowsy
C. Desperate
D. Mundane
Answer: B. Drowsy