CREST English Olympiad Class 8 Previous Year Paper
Preparing for the Class 8 English Olympiad? Practising with previous year papers is one of the most effective ways to strengthen core concepts and gain confidence.
Why Practise with Previous Year Papers?
Covers topics like Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies and Spellings, Collocations, Phrasal Verbs and much more.
Enhances reading skills, grammar accuracy and logical thinking.
Helps students understand Olympiad-level question patterns and difficulty.
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Section 1: Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies and Spellings, Collocations, Phrasal Verbs, Idioms, Proverbs, Homonyms and Homophones, One Word, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Prepositional Phrases, Participle Phrases, Conjunctions, Determiners, Jumbled Words, Punctuations, Tenses, Voices and Narrations, Question Tags, Words (Related to Leisure, Household Items/Issues, Social Causes, Outdoor Locations, Activities, etc.), Information Retrieval from Texts (News Reports, Blurb, Dictionaries, Instruction Manual Format, Messages, Editorials, Essays, etc.), Spoken and Written Expressions (Requesting, Giving Information, Expressing Surprise, Pronunciation, etc.)
Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section 1
Please note that the dictionary which will be used for reference is Oxford Learner's Dictionary. This will be w.r.t. spellings & meanings. In case, if the word is not found in this dictionary, then it is assumed that this word does not exist.
Choose the most appropriate option to correct the given sentence:
The workers in the trade centre 'always very busy'. They need to stand the entire day doing their work.
Q.2
Read the passage and answer the question:
The Niagara Falls was formed approximately 10,000 years ago at the end of the last Ice Age. Located on the border between Ontario, Canada, and New York State, USA, the falls were created as glaciers retreated, exposing the Niagara Escarpment — a steep cliff of hard dolomite rock overlying softer shale. This allowed water from Lake Erie to flow northward over the escarpment into Lake Ontario.
Over millennia, the force of the falling water has gradually eroded the escarpment backwards toward Lake Erie, carving out the Niagara Gorge — including features like the Whirlpool and Whirlpool Rapids. Today, Niagara Falls remains one of the most famous waterfalls in the world, attracting millions of tourists annually.
The peak tourist season runs from July to August, which often leads to traffic congestion, overcrowding, and strain on local infrastructure. For a more pleasant experience, June and September offer milder weather and fewer crowds. Numerous hotels near the falls provide stunning views and easy access for visitors to enjoy the natural spectacle.
On March 29, 1848, newspapers reported that Niagara Falls temporarily ran dry. This rare event occurred when strong southwest winds pushed ice from Lake Erie into the mouth of the Niagara River, creating an ice dam that severely restricted water flow to the falls for nearly 30 hours.
According to the passage, which of the given statements is false?
Q.3
Fill in the blanks with the most suitable option:
When I looked through the window while eating, I noticed that _____ was reading a book. _____ was wearing spectacles while reading.
Q.4
Identify the adverb and fill in the blank:
The movie was _______ entertaining. I couldn’t believe we spent 3 hours in the theatre.
Q.5
Read the notice and answer the question:
K.P.S. SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, GURGAON NOTICE 18th March, 2022 VOLUNTEER FOR ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMME The students of classes X-XII are hereby informed that our school is going to hold an ‘Adult Education Programme’ during this summer vacation. The volunteer teachers will be sent to teach the adults in the nearby villages for twenty days, i.e. 10th May to 30th May 2022. Extend your help and volunteer yourselves for this noble cause. Give your name to the undersigned by 25th March positively.
Lisa Stanley (In charge of NSS Wing)
Alex is interested in volunteering for the adult education program. So, he should ___________.
Q.6
Read the passage and answer the question:
The Niagara Falls was formed approximately 10,000 years ago at the end of the last Ice Age. Located on the border between Ontario, Canada, and New York State, USA, the falls were created as glaciers retreated, exposing the Niagara Escarpment — a steep cliff of hard dolomite rock overlying softer shale. This allowed water from Lake Erie to flow northward over the escarpment into Lake Ontario.
Over millennia, the force of the falling water has gradually eroded the escarpment backwards toward Lake Erie, carving out the Niagara Gorge — including features like the Whirlpool and Whirlpool Rapids. Today, Niagara Falls remains one of the most famous waterfalls in the world, attracting millions of tourists annually.
The peak tourist season runs from July to August, which often leads to traffic congestion, overcrowding, and strain on local infrastructure. For a more pleasant experience, June and September offer milder weather and fewer crowds. Numerous hotels near the falls provide stunning views and easy access for visitors to enjoy the natural spectacle.
On March 29, 1848, newspapers reported that Niagara Falls temporarily ran dry. This rare event occurred when strong southwest winds pushed ice from Lake Erie into the mouth of the Niagara River, creating an ice dam that severely restricted water flow to the falls for nearly 30 hours.
What caused Niagara Falls to temporarily run dry?
Q.7
Choose the option which means the same as the words in quotes:
Watching my daughter sing makes me 'happy as a clam'.
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
a
Q.2
a
Q.3
a
Q.4
d
Q.5
d
Q.6
c
Q.7
c
Q.8
c
Q.9
a
Q.10
b
Additional Preparation Resources
CREST English Worksheets Package for class 8 - It is a package of 5 worksheets. The worksheets are in the same pattern as the previous year paper. Hence, very useful for preparation. Existing users can purchase additional practice worksheets by following these steps: Login at https://www.crestolympiads.com/login -> Dashboard -> Additional Practice -> Buy & new users can visit https://www.crestolympiads.com/registration
CREST English Olympiad book for class 8 - The book covers topic-wise reading material, chapter-wise practice questions with answer key & contains the previous year paper. The book is available in both physical and pdf formats. Proceed now to purchase the Olympiad book. Also, students can view & download the first chapter of the English Olympiad book for class 8 for free.
Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST English Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 8.
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1 : a | Q.2 : a | Q.3 : a | Q.4 : d | Q.5 : d | Q.6 : c | Q.7 : c | Q.8 : c | Q.9 : a | Q.10 : b
