English Olympiad Class 8 - Mock test 01
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Section 1 - Word and Structure Knowledge
Q1. Choose the odd pair.
(A) Annoy : Irritate
(B) Comprehend : Understand
(C) Spectator : Onlooker
(D) Reserve : Supply
Answer: (D) Reserve : Supply
Explanation: In all other pairs, the first word represents a form of the second word.
Q2. The thief walked away with the diamond crown on display. No one stopped him because he was ___________ the director of the museum.
(A) contracting
(B) impersonating
(C) implanting
(D) contradicting
Answer: (B) impersonating
Explanation: The thief pretended to be the director of the museum.
Q3. The transmission of the President’s speech remained ____ interrupted.
(A) mis
(B) dis
(C) un
(D) il
Answer: (C) un
Explanation: The correct form is "uninterrupted."
Q4. Choose the synonym for the word "Eradicate."
(A) Create
(B) Annihilate
(C) Fabricate
(D) Illuminate
Answer: (B) Annihilate
Explanation: "Eradicate" and "Annihilate" both mean to destroy completely.
Q5. Identify the antonym for the word "Mundane."
(A) Ordinary
(B) Dull
(C) Extraordinary
(D) Routine
Answer: (C) Extraordinary
Explanation: "Mundane" means ordinary, so the antonym is "Extraordinary."
Q6. Choose the synonym for the word "Abridge."
(A) Expand
(B) Abbreviate
(C) Widen
(D) Elongate
Answer: (B) Abbreviate
Explanation: "Abridge" means to shorten, and the synonym is "Abbreviate."
Q7. Choose the correct analogy: Fear is to phobia as disease is to ________.
(A) Remedy
(B) Pathology
(C) Disorder
(D) Epidemic
Answer: (B) Pathology
Explanation: Fear is an extreme form of phobia, and disease is an extreme condition of pathology.
Q8. Choose the correct spelling.
(A) Inconvinient
(B) Inconvenient
(C) Inconvynient
(D) Inconvient
Answer: (B) Inconvenient
Explanation: The correct spelling is "Inconvenient."
Q9. Choose the correct analogy: Ocean is to sea as forest is to ________.
(A) Grove
(B) Desert
(C) Jungle
(D) Valley
Answer: (C) Jungle
Explanation: Ocean is a larger body of water, and forest is a larger area with various trees and vegetation, similar to a jungle.
Q10. Choose the correct collocation: Cast a ________.
(A) Smile
(B) Gaze
(C) Look
(D) Glance
Answer: (B) Gaze
Explanation: The correct collocation is "cast a gaze."
Q11. Choose the correct collocation: Pay ________.
(A) Attention
(B) Mind
(C) Regard
(D) Watch
Answer: (A) Attention
Explanation: The correct collocation is "pay attention."
Q12. Choose the correct collocation: Break the ________.
(A) Rule
(B) Law
(C) Principle
(D) Regulation
Answer: (A) Rule
Explanation: The correct collocation is "break the rule."
Q13. Choose the correct idiom: "Hit the nail on the __________."
(A) Head
(B) Spot
(C) Hammer
(D) Ground
Answer: (A) Head
Explanation: The correct idiom is "hit the nail on the head," meaning to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
Q14. Choose the correct idiom: "Bite off more than you can __________."
(A) Chew
(B) Swallow
(C) Eat
(D) Digest
Answer: (A) Chew
Explanation: The correct idiom is "bite off more than you can chew," meaning to take on a task that is way too big or beyond one's abilities.
Q15. Choose the correct idiom: "Burn the midnight __________."
(A) Candle
(B) Oil
(C) Flame
(D) Wax
Answer: (A) Candle
Explanation: The correct idiom is "burn the midnight oil," meaning to work late into the night or early morning hours.
Q16. Choose the one word for the phrase: "A person who is good at heart."
(A) Compassionate
(B) Benevolent
(C) Amiable
(D) Magnanimous
Answer: (A) Compassionate
Explanation: "Compassionate" refers to a person who is good at heart and feels empathy towards others.
Q17. Choose the one word for the phrase: "A feeling of deep regret for one's misdeeds."
(A) Contrition
(B) Penitence
(C) Repentance
(D) Expiation
Answer: (A) Contrition
Explanation: "Contrition" is the feeling of deep regret for one's misdeeds.
Q18. Choose the one word for the phrase: "A person who is indifferent to pleasure or pain."
(A) Stoic
(B) Apathetic
(C) Indifferent
(D) Nonchalant
Answer: (A) Stoic
Explanation: "Stoic" describes a person who is indifferent to pleasure or pain, showing self-control and endurance.
Q19. Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: "The book on the shelf is mine."
(A) The book
(B) On the shelf
(C) Is mine
(D) Shelf is mine
Answer: (B) On the shelf
Explanation: The prepositional phrase is "on the shelf."
Q20. Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: "Feeling tired, Sarah decided to take a nap."
(A) Feeling tired
(B) Sarah decided
(C) To take a nap
(D) Feeling tired, Sarah
Answer: (A) Feeling tired
Explanation: The participial phrase is "Feeling tired."
Q21. Rearrange the following jumbled words to form a meaningful sentence: "eagerly / reading / started / he / the / book."
(A) He eagerly started the reading book.
(B) Reading he eagerly the started book.
(C) He started reading the book eagerly.
(D) The eagerly started book he reading.
Answer: (C) He started reading the book eagerly.
Explanation: The correct order is subject + verb + object + adverb, so option (C) is the correct rearrangement.
Q22. Identify the correct punctuation in the sentence: "The concert was amazing however, I forgot my tickets."
(A) The concert was amazing, however, I forgot my tickets.
(B) The concert was amazing however I forgot my tickets.
(C) The concert was amazing, however I forgot my tickets.
(D) The concert was amazing; however, I forgot my tickets.
Answer: (A) The concert was amazing, however, I forgot my tickets.
Explanation: The correct punctuation is to use a comma after "amazing" and before "however" to separate independent clauses.
Q23. Change the following sentence to the passive voice: "The chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests."
(A) A delicious meal was prepared for the guests by the chef.
(B) The guests were prepared a delicious meal by the chef.
(C) A delicious meal has been prepared for the guests by the chef.
(D) The guests were preparing a delicious meal for the chef.
Answer: (A) A delicious meal was prepared for the guests by the chef.
Explanation: In the passive voice, the object of the active sentence becomes the subject, and the original subject becomes the agent introduced with "by."
Q24. Change the following sentence to indirect speech: She said, "I will visit the museum tomorrow."
(A) She said that she would visit the museum tomorrow.
(B) She says she will visit the museum tomorrow.
(C) She says that she would visit the museum tomorrow.
(D) She said that she will visit the museum tomorrow.
Answer: (A) She said that she would visit the museum tomorrow.
Explanation: When changing to indirect speech, the future tense changes to the conditional form.
Q25. Identify the sentence with the correct tense: "She has been studying for this exam for weeks."
(A) She is studying for this exam for weeks.
(B) She studied for this exam for weeks.
(C) She has studied for this exam for weeks.
(D) She studies for this exam for weeks.
Answer: (C) She has studied for this exam for weeks.
Explanation: The sentence uses the present perfect continuous tense to indicate an action that started in the past and continues up to the present moment.
Q26. Which sentence is in the past perfect tense?
(A) He is playing the piano for years.
(B) She will have finished her project by tomorrow.
(C) They will start the meeting in an hour.
(D) I will be waiting for you at the station.
Answer: (B) She will have finished her project by tomorrow.
Explanation: The past perfect tense is used to express an action that was completed before another past action or time.
Q27. Identify the adjective in the following sentence: "The mysterious forest was filled with ancient trees."
(A) Mysterious
(B) Forest
(C) Filled
(D) Ancient
Answer: (A) Mysterious
Explanation: The adjective "mysterious" describes the forest in the sentence.
Q28. Choose the correct preposition: "The cat jumped __________ the table."
(A) in
(B) on
(C) at
(D) by
Answer: (B) on
Explanation: The correct preposition to indicate the cat's position concerning the table is "on."
Q29. Choose the correct pronoun: "Neither of the girls brought __________ backpack to the party."
(A) her
(B) his
(C) their
(D) its
Answer: (A) her
Explanation: The pronoun "her" agrees with the feminine noun "girls."
Q30. Identify the adverb in the following sentence: "She quickly finished her homework."
(A) She
(B) Quickly
(C) Finished
(D) Homework
Answer: (B) Quickly
Explanation: The adverb "quickly" modifies the verb "finished."
Section 2 - Reading
Passage 1: The ancient library hidden in the heart of the city held secrets beyond imagination. As the librarian, Professor Eleanor, delved into the dusty tomes, she discovered a peculiar book with an ornate cover. The book seemed to whisper ancient spells and mysterious incantations.
Every full moon, the library transformed into a magical realm, where characters from the books came to life. Professor Eleanor, accompanied by her loyal cat Merlin, explored this enchanting world, meeting mythical creatures and engaging in epic quests.
One night, a mischievous imp named Puck escaped from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and wreaked havoc in the library. With a twinkle in his eye, Puck led the characters in a whimsical dance, causing books to fly off the shelves.
Professor Eleanor, armed with her knowledge of literature, devised a plan to return Puck to his play. The characters, grateful for her intervention, decided to help her in her scholarly pursuits, providing insights into their worlds. The magical library became a hub of creativity and collaboration between the real and imaginary realms.
Q31. What does Professor Eleanor discover in the ancient library?
(A) A hidden door
(B) A magical potion
(C) A peculiar book
(D) A secret passage
Answer: (C) A peculiar book
Explanation: Professor Eleanor discovers a peculiar book with an ornate cover in the ancient library.
Q32. What happens every full moon in the library?
(A) The library closes
(B) The library becomes a magical realm
(C) The books turn invisible
(D) The characters go to sleep
Answer: (B) The library becomes a magical realm
Explanation: Every full moon, the library transforms into a magical realm.
Q33. Which character escapes and causes mischief in the library?
(A) Merlin
(B) Puck
(C) Professor Eleanor
(D) Shakespeare
Answer: (B) Puck
Explanation: The mischievous imp named Puck escapes from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
Q34. What does Professor Eleanor use to return Puck to his play?
(A) A magical wand
(B) A trap
(C) Her knowledge of literature
(D) A time machine
Answer: (C) Her knowledge of literature
Explanation: Professor Eleanor uses her knowledge of literature to return Puck to his play.
Q35. How does the magical library become a hub of creativity?
(A) By closing its doors to characters
(B) By banning imaginary realms
(C) By Professor Eleanor's intervention
(D) By staying silent during the full moon
Answer: (C) By Professor Eleanor's intervention
Explanation: Professor Eleanor's intervention turns the magical library into a hub of creativity and collaboration.
Passage 2: In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, a diverse ecosystem teems with life. The lush green canopy houses an array of flora and fauna, each playing a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of this vibrant ecosystem. However, this paradise faces threats from deforestation and human activities.
The Amazon rainforest, often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth," produces a significant portion of the world's oxygen. It serves as a home for countless species, from colorful birds and insects to elusive jaguars and mighty anacondas. Indigenous communities, deeply connected to the forest, rely on its resources for their traditional way of life.
As logging and agriculture encroach upon the rainforest, biodiversity dwindles, and crucial habitats are destroyed. The alarming rate of deforestation raises concerns about climate change and its global impact. Efforts to preserve the Amazon involve conservation initiatives, sustainable practices, and awareness campaigns to highlight the importance of protecting this invaluable natural treasure.
Q36. What is the Amazon rainforest often called, and why?
(A) The Green Paradise, a popular tourist spot
(B) The Lungs of the Earth, as it produces oxygen
(C) The Animal Kingdom, a haven for wildlife
(D) The Indigenous Hub, supporting native communities
Answer: (B) The Lungs of the Earth, as it produces oxygen
Explanation: The Amazon rainforest is often called the "lungs of the Earth" because it produces a significant amount of the world's oxygen.
Q37. What threatens the Amazon rainforest?
(A) Indigenous communities
(B) Sustainable practices
(C) Deforestation and human activities
(D) Awareness campaigns
Answer: (C) Deforestation and human activities
Explanation: The Amazon rainforest faces threats from deforestation and human activities.
Q38. Why is the Amazon rainforest crucial for indigenous communities?
(A) It provides a variety of tourist attractions
(B) It supports traditional ways of life
(C) It offers modern amenities
(D) It is a hub for global initiatives
Answer: (B) It supports traditional ways of life
Explanation: Indigenous communities rely on the resources of the Amazon rainforest for their traditional way of life.
Q39. What is the global impact of deforestation in the Amazon?
(A) Decrease in oxygen production
(B) Increase in biodiversity
(C) Positive effects on climate change
(D) Promotion of sustainable practices
Answer: (A) Decrease in oxygen production
Explanation: Deforestation in the Amazon raises concerns about a decrease in oxygen production and its global impact.
Q40. What efforts are mentioned to preserve the Amazon rainforest?
(A) Logging and agriculture
(B) Conservation initiatives, sustainable practices, and awareness campaigns
(C) Encroachment on habitats
(D) Destruction of natural treasures
Answer: (B) Conservation initiatives, sustainable practices, and awareness campaigns
Explanation: Efforts to preserve the Amazon involve conservation initiatives, sustainable practices, and awareness campaigns.
Section 3 - SPOKEN AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION
Q41. Sona: Hema, I notice your tennis serve is much better these days.
Sentence 2: ______________________________.
Sona: Your efforts have not been wasted. There is a remarkable improvement in your game.
(A) Yes, I think I’ve finally mastered the technique, though it took months of practise
(B) Serving well is an art that can be mastered
(C) I saw a doctor because I was suffering from tennis elbow
(D) In tennis, one has to focus on one’s serving action
Answer: (A) Yes, I think I’ve finally mastered the technique, though it took months of practise
Explanation: The sentence provides a positive response to Sona's observation about Hema's tennis serve improvement.
Q42. Mala: I was looking for a birthday present for my nephew but I didn’t have much luck. Do you have any bright ideas?
Juhi: ______________________________.
Mala: I did think about it, but I felt I should take some trouble and choose something useful.
(A) Some music, maybe?
(B) One need not buy a present for everyone.
(C) You could just give him some money.
(D) Buying a present is something that only the young enjoy.
Answer: (C) You could just give him some money.
Explanation: Juhi suggests the idea of giving money as a birthday present.
Q43. Ravi: I've been thinking of redecorating my room, but I'm not sure where to start.
Shalini: ______________________________.
Ravi: That's a good point. I want it to reflect my personality.
(A) Why don't you hire a professional interior designer?
(B) Maybe you can start by changing the color scheme.
(C) Redecorating can be time-consuming and expensive.
(D) You should consider getting new furniture.
Answer: (B) Maybe you can start by changing the color scheme.
Explanation: Shalini suggests a practical starting point for redecorating Ravi's room.
Q44. Choose the best word/phrase to complete the sentence.
The new engineer has __________ qualifications but only a few months’ experience.
(A) a plentiful
(B) plenty
(C) plenty of
(D) a lot than
Answer: (C) plenty of
Explanation: The correct phrase is "plenty of qualifications."
Q45. Choose the appropriate phrase.
The teacher approved her project after she had _______________ it.
(A) fine turned
(B) fine-tuned
(C) tinkered with
(D) refining
Answer: (B) fine-tuned
Explanation: The correct phrase is "fine-tuned her project."
Section 4 - Achiever's section
Q46. Choose the word with the opposite meaning to the underlined word.
The scientist's theory was highly speculative, and many doubted its validity.
(A) Supported (B) Conclusive
(C) Ambiguous (D) Rational
Answer: (B) Conclusive
Explanation: The word "speculative" suggests a lack of evidence or conclusive proof, so the opposite would be a conclusive theory.
Q47. Choose the best option.
If a student is described as sagacious, he/she is ____________.
(A) Foolish (B) Clever
(C) Ignorant (D) Wise
Answer: (D) Wise
Explanation: The term "sagacious" refers to having keen judgment and wisdom.
Q48. Choose the word with the opposite meaning to the underlined word.
The artist's abstract painting was highly unconventional, breaking away from traditional forms.
(A) Traditional (B) Conventional
(C) Ordinary (D) Conservative
Answer: (A) Traditional
Explanation: The term "unconventional" implies not following established customs or traditions.
Q49. Choose the best option.
If an event is described as serendipitous, it means it occurred ____________.
(A) Deliberately (B) Accidentally
(C) Predictably (D) Intentionally
Answer: (B) Accidentally
Explanation: The term "serendipitous" refers to events happening by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Q50. Choose the word with the opposite meaning to the underlined word.
The author's narrative was succinct, providing a brief yet comprehensive overview of the topic.
(A) Lengthy (B) Terse
(C) Complicated (D) Verbos
Answer: (A) Lengthy
Explanation: The term "succinct" means expressed in few words, so the opposite is something lengthy or elaborate.