English Olympiad Class 6 - Sample question paper 10
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Word and Structure knowledge
Choose the most suitable word/phrase to complete each sentence:
Q) The kids dragged the toy truck behind _____ all the way to the garden.
(A) oneself
(B) himself
(C) themselves
(D) own self
Answer: (C) themselves
Q) Go and get a balloon quickly. There are only a _____ left now.
(A) fewer
(B) less
(C) few
(D) little
Answer: (C) few
Q) By the time the teacher comes back, I _____ cleaned the whiteboard.
(A) would had
(B) will have
(C) have had
(D) had had
Answer: (B) will have
Q) That was ______ summer I’ll never forget. It was extremely hot.
(A) any
(B) a
(C) the
(D) whole
Answer: (B) a
Q) I _______ with you. We should all play in the garden and not in the house.
(A) agreeing
(B) agreed
(C) agree
(D) agrees
Answer: (C) agree
Q) Customer: How much _______ this jar of jam cost?
(A) is
(B) do
(C) does
(D) are
Answer: (C) does
Q) Oliver has gone to Goa. He is ______ in a hotel by the beach.
(A) stays
(B) stayed
(C) staying
(D) stay
Answer: (C) staying
Q) Oh, no! I spilled my milk. Now ______ have to change my trousers.
(A) I’ll
(B) I’m going
(C) I need to
(D) shall I
Answer: (A) I’ll
Q) Anil’s father has been transferred to Delhi. They are ______ next month.
(A) leaving
(B) left
(C) will be leaving
(D) to leave
Answer: (A) leaving
Q) Despite the rainfall, we ______ drive home in one hour last night.
(A) could
(B) can
(C) were able to
(D) are able to
Answer: (C) were able to
Q) In the assembly today the principal ______ we all need to wear white shoes on Monday.
(A) said about
(B) told us
(C) said that
(D) told to us
Answer: (C) said that
Q) _______ at the canteen, we saw everybody eating hot samosas.
(A) Arrived
(B) We arrived
(C) Arriving
(D) We were arriving
Answer: (C) Arriving
Q) After Ali _______ reading, he switched off all the lights in the room.
(A) has finished
(B) had finished
(C) will finish
(D) was finishing
Answer: (B) had finished
Q) They couldn’t decide _______ to buy red or green apples for the jam.
(A) if
(B) whether
(C) if or not
(D) whether or not
Answer: (D) whether or not
Q) Sorry I doubted you before. You were right. _______ you now.
(A) I’m believing
(B) I believe
(C) I believed
(D) I didn’t believe
Answer: (B) I believe
Q) The painting _____ be very good, but I liked the colours used in it.
(A) cannot
(B) couldn’t
(C) may not
(D) won’t
Answer: (C) may not
Q) Ruby won’t come to school today. She ______ she was not feeling well.
(A) told me that
(B) said to me
(C) tell that
(D) said me that
Answer: (A) told me that
Q) I have to finish my Science project _______ the weekend before we go out of town.
(A) during
(B) over
(C) in
(D) by
Answer: (D) by
Q) Mary eventually found her watch _______ the clothes kept in the drawer.
(A) amid
(B) among
(C) including
(D) along with
Answer: (B) among
Q) By this July, I _______ living in this house for five years.
(A) will be
(B) would have
(C) would be
(D) will have been
Answer: (D) will have been
Q) My little brother was so scared when he saw the cat last night, he _____ with fear.
(A) were to shake
(B) was shaking
(C) was shook
(D) will be shaking
Answer: (B) was shaking
Reading
Passage 1: Flying fish can be seen jumping out of warm ocean waters worldwide. Their streamlined torpedo shape helps them gather enough underwater speed to break the surface, and their large, wing-like pectoral fins get them airborne.
Flying fish are thought to have evolved this remarkable gliding ability to escape predators, of which they have many. Their hunters include mackerel, tuna, swordfish, marlin, and other larger fish. For their nutrition, flying fish feed on a variety of food, including plankton, bacteria, and other tiny marine creatures. The average lifespan of flying fish is around five years in the wild. In size, they can grow up to 18 inches. There are about 40 known species of flying fish. Beyond their useful pectoral fins, all have unevenly forked tails, with the lower lobe longer than the upper lobe. Many species have enlarged pelvic fins as well and are known as four-winged flying fish.
The process of taking flight, or gliding, begins by gaining great velocity underwater, about 37 miles (60 kilometers) per hour. Angling upward, the four-winged flying fish breaks the surface and begins to taxi by rapidly beating its tail while it is still beneath the surface. It then takes to the air, sometimes reaching heights of over 4 feet (1.2 meters) and gliding long distances, up to 655 feet (200 meters). Once it nears the surface again, it can flap its tail and taxi without fully returning to the water. Capable of continuing its flight in such a manner, flying fish have been recorded stretching out their flights with consecutive glides spanning distances up to 1,312 feet (400 meters). Flying fish can soar high enough that sailors often find them on the decks of their ships.
Flying fish swim in large schools (groups) and are attracted to light, like a number of sea creatures, and fishermen take advantage of this with ample results. Canoes, filled with enough water to sustain fish, but not enough to allow them to propel themselves out, are affixed with a luring light at night to capture flying fish by the dozens. There is currently no protection status on these animals.
Q) What helps flying fish fly?
(A) Warm water
(B) Underwater speed
(C) Torpedo
(D) Pectoral fins
Answer: (D) Pectoral fins
Q) Flying saves them from _________.
(A) going deep into the water
(B) spending a lot of energy
(C) other fish eating them
(D) looking for food underwater
Answer: (C) other fish eating them
Passage 2: The Importance of Bees in Ecosystems
Bees play a vital role in the health of ecosystems around the world. These small, buzzing insects are not just known for producing honey; they are essential pollinators that contribute to the reproduction of flowering plants.
When bees collect nectar from flowers, they inadvertently pick up pollen on their bodies. As they move from one flower to another, this pollen is transferred, facilitating the fertilization of plants. Many crops, fruits, and vegetables rely on this process for their growth and production.
The decline in bee populations, often attributed to factors like pesticide use and habitat loss, poses a significant threat to biodiversity and food security. Without bees, many plants would struggle to reproduce, impacting the entire food chain. In addition to their role in agriculture, bees also contribute to the diversity of plant species in natural ecosystems.
Conservation efforts are underway to protect and promote bee populations. Planting bee-friendly gardens, reducing the use of harmful pesticides, and creating bee-friendly habitats are some of the measures taken to ensure the well-being of these crucial pollinators.
Q) What is the primary role of bees in ecosystems?
(A) Producing honey
(B) Pollinating flowering plants
(C) Building hives
(D) Collecting nectar
Answer: (B) Pollinating flowering plants
Q) Why is the decline in bee populations concerning?
(A) Bees are aggressive insects
(B) Bees are not important for ecosystems
(C) It affects biodiversity and food security
(D) Pesticides benefit bee populations
Answer: (C) It affects biodiversity and food security
Q) What is one measure taken for bee conservation?
(A) Increasing pesticide use
(B) Reducing natural habitats
(C) Planting bee-friendly gardens
(D) Eliminating flowering plants
Answer: (C) Planting bee-friendly gardens
Q) What happens when bees collect nectar from flowers?
(A) They build hives
(B) They produce honey
(C) They pick up pollen
(D) They hibernate
Answer: (C) They pick up pollen
Q) How do bees contribute to the diversity of plant species?
(A) By building nests
(B) By producing honey
(C) By reducing plant diversity
(D) By pollinating various plants
Answer: (D) By pollinating various plants
Spoken and written expression
Choose the most suitable response to complete each conversation
.Q) Millie: "Hey, what’s up?" Amit: "_________________"
(A) I am fine, thank you.
(B) Thank you for asking.
(C) Nothing much. What about you?
(D) Very well. How about you?
Answer: (C) Nothing much. What about you?
Q) Seema: "How was the birthday party last night?" Mohan: "The party was great. We had a _______. We really enjoyed it."
(A) balloon
(B) present
(C) cake
(D) ball
Answer: (D) ball
Q) Ben: "Do you know that boy who lives in that house?" Gul: "I don’t know him very well. He’s just a/an _________ acquaintance."
(A) great
(B) casual
(C) average
(D) careless
Answer: (B) casual
Q) John: "The teacher has been looking for Anil since morning and he is hiding from her." Jay: "I know they are ___ since morning."
(A) in the school somewhere
(B) looking for each other
(C) going to talk about the test
(D) playing cat and mouse
Answer: (D) playing cat and mouse
Q) Maya: "___________________" Raj: "Hey, I’m sorry. I pressed the wrong button, I guess. I’ll fix it, don’t worry."
(A) Who goofed up the machine?
(B) The machine is malfunctioning.
(C) Why is this machine faulty?
(D) They gave us a broken machine.
Answer: (A) Who goofed up the machine?
Q) Sally: "You know, the school has closed the back gate permanently." Shyam: "_________________."
(A) I know, permanently means forever and ever
(B) Our teacher said we need to come early
(C) Really! That’s news to me. I didn’t know that
(D) That’s the thing everyone is telling us to do
Answer: (C) Really! That’s news to me. I didn’t know that
Q) Kapil: "Hey Nitin, I’m free now, my friend. What do you want?" Nitin: "____________________."
(A) It would be very kind of you to get me some bread
(B) I would be grateful if you would get me some bread
(C) Do me a favour, will you? Get me some bread
(D) I would really appreciate if you could get me bread
Answer: (C) Do me a favour, will you? Get me some bread