English Olympiad Exercise One

Section A: Word and Structure Knowledge


1. Choose the correct synonym for "meticulous": 

a) Careless    b) Sloppy      c) Diligent     d) Haphazard


2. Which of the following is an antonym for "ephemeral"?

a) Permanent   b) Transient     c) Fleeting     d) Momentary


3. Select the word that is spelled correctly:

a) Accomodate    b) Necessary    c) Recieve    d) Disappear

 

4. Identify the correct meaning of "conundrum":

a) A difficult problem    b) A simple solution    c) A pleasant surprise    d) A clear explanation

 

5. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

a) Each of the girls are ready for the trip.    b) Every student in the class were studying hard.

c) Neither of the options were appealing to me.    d) None of the answers is correct.

 

6. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the gerund:

a) Running in the park is fun.    b) To run in the park is fun.

c) Running in the park are fun.    d) Run in the park is fun.

 

7. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the modal verb:

a) He must to finish his homework.    b) She cans speak three languages.

c) You should to study harder.    d) They might come to the party.

 

8. Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

a) Walking to school, the rain soaked my shoes.

b) The cat swiftly chased the mouse across the lawn.

c) Tired and hungry, the sandwich tasted delicious.

d) While driving home, the car broke down.

 

9. Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: "She is allergic ____ cats."

a) on    b) in    c) to    d) with

 

10. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the comparative form:

a) She is the most intelligent than her classmates.    b) She is intelligent than her classmates.

c) She is more intelligent than her classmates.    d) She is intelligentest in her class.

 

11. Select the word with the correct plural form:

a) Childs    b) Mouses    c) Boxes    d) Foots

 

12. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a) John said, "I will go to the store".    b) Nasima exclaimed "I can't believe it".

c) "We are going to the beach," he announced.    d) "Do you want to come with me", she asked.

 

13. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the conjunction:

a) She is tired nor hungry.    b) She is tired but hungry.

c) She is tired or hungry.    d) She is tired so hungry.

 

14. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the article:

a) A apples are delicious.    b) An apple is delicious.

c) The apple are delicious.    d) Apple is delicious.

 

15. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the adverb:

a) She runs quick.    b) She runs quickly.

c) She runs very.    d) She runs fastly.

 

16. Which sentence is grammatically incorrect?

a) He don't like to swim.    b) She hasn't never been to Paris.

c) They were has gone to the beach.    d) I have always wanted to visit Japan.

 

17. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the apostrophe:

a) The cats bowl is empty.    b) The cats' bowl is empty.

c) The cat's bowl is empty.    d) The cats bowl' is empty.

 

18. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: "He _____ his homework before dinner."

a) finished    b) finish    c) finishes    d) finishing

 

19. Which sentence uses the correct punctuation?

a) I went to the market, and bought some fruits and vegetables.

b) I went to the market and bought, some fruits and vegetables.

c) I went to the market and bought some fruits, and vegetables.

d) I went to the market, and bought some fruits, and vegetables.

 

20. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the comparative form:

a) She is more tall than her sister.    b) She is tallest in her class.

c) She is tall than her sister.    d) She is taller than her sister.

 

21. Select the word that is spelled correctly:

a) Accomodate    b) Necessary    c) Recieve    d) Disapear

 

22. Choose the correct synonym for "meticulous":

a) Careless    b) Sloppy    c) Diligent    d) Haphazard

 

23. Which of the following is an antonym for "ephemeral"?

a) Permanent    b) Transient    c) Fleeting    d) Momentary

 

24. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a) John said, "I will go to the store".    b) Nasima exclaimed "I can't believe it".

c) "We are going to the beach," he announced.    d) "Do you want to come with me", she asked.

 

25. Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: "She is allergic ____ cats."

a) on    b) in    c) to    d) with

 

26. Identify the correct meaning of "conundrum":

a) A difficult problem    b) A simple solution

c) A pleasant surprise    d) A clear explanation

 

27. Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

a) Walking to school, the rain soaked my shoes.

b) The cat swiftly chased the mouse across the lawn.

c) Tired and hungry, the sandwich tasted delicious.

d) While driving home, the car broke down.

 

28. Select the word with the correct plural form:

a) Childs    b) Mouses    c) Boxes    d) Foots

 

29. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the modal verb:

a) He must to finish his homework.    b) She cans speak three languages.

c) You should to study harder.    d) They might come to the party.

 

30. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the article:

a) A apples are delicious.    b) An apple is delicious.

c) The apple are delicious.    d) Apple is delicious


Answer:

1.        c

9. c

17. c

25. c

2.       a

10. c

18. a

26. a

3.       b

11. c

19. a

27. a

4.       a

12. c

20. d

28. c

5.       d.

13. b

21. b

29. d

6.       a

14. c

22. c

30. b

7.       d

15. b

23. a

 

8.       a

16. a

24. c

 



Section B: Reading

Read the PASSAGE attentively and respond to the ensuing questions. Additionally, complete the provided blanks with appropriate answers.

Nasima loved spending her weekends exploring the nearby woods. One sunny Saturday morning, she decided to venture deeper into the forest than usual. As she walked along the winding path, she marveled at the tall trees towering above her and listened to the cheerful chirping of birds. Suddenly, she spotted a small clearing ahead and noticed something shiny glinting in the sunlight. Curiosity piqued, Nasima quickened her pace and reached the clearing.

To her surprise, she discovered a hidden treasure chest nestled among the roots of an ancient oak tree. With trembling hands, she lifted the lid and gasped in amazement at the sight of gold coins and sparkling jewels inside. Overwhelmed with excitement, Nasima carefully gathered the treasures into her backpack and made her way back home, her heart pounding with anticipation of the adventures to come.

Short Questions:

        1. What did Nasima love to do on weekends? 

        2. What did Nasima find in the woods one Saturday morning?

        3. How did Nasima feel when she discovered the hidden treasure chest?

        4. What did Nasima do with the treasures she found?

        5. How did Nasima feel as she made her way back home?

        

        Answer:

        1. Nasima loved spending her weekends exploring the nearby woods.

        2. Nasima found a hidden treasure chest.

        3. Nasima felt amazed and excited when she discovered the hidden treasure chest.

        4. Nasima carefully gathered the treasures into her backpack.

         5. Nasima felt anticipation and excitement as she made her way back home.


        Fill in the Blanks:

        1.  Nasima decided to venture deeper into the _________ than usual.

        2. As she walked along the winding path, she marveled at the tall _________ towering above her.

        3. Suddenly, she spotted a small _________ ahead.

        4. To her surprise, she discovered a hidden treasure chest nestled among the _________ of an ancient oak tree.

        5. Overwhelmed with excitement, Nasima carefully gathered the treasures into her _________ and made her way back home.

        Answer:

        1.      Woods   2. trees         3. Clearing      4. Roots 5. backpack

        

      Section C: Writing

Write a paragraph about your favorite pastime. What do you enjoy doing in your free time? How does it make you feel? What benefits can you enjoy from your pastime?


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