English Olympiad Class 7 - Sample paper 06
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Q) Choose the part of the sentence that has an error:
A. Each of
B. the students
C. were given
D. a chance to present.
Answer: C. were given
Explanation: The correct phrase is "Each of the students was given a chance to present."
Q) Choose the part of the sentence that has an error:
A. The box
B. of chocolates
C. are on
D. the kitchen counter.
Answer: C. are on
Explanation: The correct phrase is "The box of chocolates is on the kitchen counter."
Q) Choose the part of the sentence that has an error:
A. Neither the cat
B. nor the dog
C. like
D. each other.
Answer: C. like
Explanation: The correct phrase is "Neither the cat nor the dog likes each other."
Q) Choose the part of the sentence that has an error:
A. My father
B. as well as
C. my mother
D. is going to the party.
Answer: D. is going to the party.
Explanation: The correct phrase is "My father as well as my mother are going to the party."
Q) Choose the part of the sentence that has an error:
A. The cake
B. with frosting
C. smell delicious
D. in the oven.
Answer: C. smell delicious
Explanation: The correct phrase is "The cake with frosting smells delicious in the oven."
Q) Choose the part of the sentence that has an error:
A. Despite
B. of being tired,
C. he completed
D. the marathon.
Answer: B. of being tired,
Explanation: The correct phrase is "Despite being tired," without the preposition "of."
Q) Choose the part of the sentence that has an error:
A. The team
B. have been
C. practicing hard
D. for the upcoming tournament.
Answer: B. have been
Explanation: The correct phrase is "The team has been practicing hard."
Q) Choose the part of the sentence that has an error:
A. The movie
B. was so
C. boring that
D. I almost fall asleep.
Answer: D. I almost fall asleep.
Explanation: The correct phrase is "I almost fell asleep."
Q) Choose the part of the sentence that has an error:
A. Despite of working
B. hard, Maria
C. couldn’t complete
D. her project on time.
Answer: A. Despite of working
Explanation: The correct usage is "Despite working," without the preposition "of."
Q) Choose the part of the sentence that has an error:
A. The cat
B. curled up
C. in the
D. comfortable bed.
Answer: C. in the
Explanation: The correct phrase is "curled up on the comfortable bed."
Q) Choose the part of the sentence that has an error:
A. Sarah
B. has been
C. working for
D. this company since five years.
Answer: D. since five years.
Explanation: The correct phrase is "for five years," when indicating a duration.
Q) Choose the part of the sentence that has an error:
A. Mark
B. and his friends
C. hasn’t
D. seen each other for ages.
Answer: C. hasn’t
Explanation: The correct phrase is "haven't," as it refers to multiple people (Mark and his friends).
Q) Choose the part of the sentence that has an error:
A. She struggle
B. through the most
C. difficult times
D. to be able to go to school
Answer: A. She struggle
Explanation: The correct form is "She struggled" (past tense) instead of "She struggle" (present tense).
Q) Sam (a manager): ‘Are you clear about what to do tomorrow?’
Racheal (an employee):
A. You should tell us more, much more.
B. Yes, I’ve understood what I’m expected to do.
C. I probably know what I need to do.
D. Why are you asking me this?
Answer: B. Yes, I’ve understood what I’m expected to do.
Q) Sarah: ‘Is this Dr. Watt’s office?’
Receptionist:
A. Look at the board (smiles).
B. Yes. It is!
C. Sorry, the doctor is very busy today.
D. Why are you asking me this?
Answer: B. Yes. It is!
Q) Visitor: ‘What time does the flight from London arrive?’
Airline crew:
A. Absolutely late it is today
B. No way is it ever on time
C. Wait for the announcement like the others
D. Wait a moment please, I’ll find that out for you
Answer: D. Wait a moment please, I’ll find that out for you
Q) Amanda: ‘Hi, Nick, how are you?’
Nick:
A. I’m fine. Thanks for asking.
B. I’m fine with my family.
C. Amanda, How are you?
D. Dear, I’m fine too!
Answer: A. I’m fine. Thanks for asking.
Q) Shopper: ‘Do you have the same sized shirt in dark blue?’
Shop assistant:
A. If you’ll just waiting for a moment.
B. Could you just wait along with the others?
C. Could you please wait for a moment while I check the stock?
D. I need some time, wait for your turn.
Answer: C. Could you please wait for a moment while I check the stock?
Q) Speaker 1: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for attending the meeting. This year has been a tremendously successful one for the company.’
Speaker 2:
A. I fully agree to you
B. I think the same too
C. I’m fully agreeable
D. I second that
Answer: D. I second that
Q) Andy: ‘Could I speak to Mr. Smith please?’ Bill:
A. Let me please check him and availability.
B. Cheers! He is in his cabin. Wait!
C. He’s gone out and not in his seat.
D. Let me please check whether he is available.
Answer: D. Let me please check whether he is available.