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 best answer to make a conversation: Harry: Can you come here for a minute? Peter: ________.
Q.2
Fill in the blank using a suitable preposition:
The kid responded to his mother ______ looking at his mother's face. Later, the mother realised that the kid was frightened.
Q.3
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, when did Niagara Falls run dry?
Q.4
Identify the type of noun for the quoted word:
The cake my mother prepared was very tasty. But my friend did not like it. She must have lost her sense of 'taste'.
Q.5
Choose the most appropriate option to replace the phrase marked in quotes, if it is wrong:
My name is Jacqueline. I am 'a supervisor at Martin’s' Clothing Store. Sometimes I work at a restaurant.
Q.6
Fill in the blank using an appropriate verb:
She's been ______ to music all day. I think she is going to fail.
Q.7
Fill in the blanks with the most suitable option:
My name is Sonia. ______ love my family. _____ am fond of my pets.
Q.8
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate options:
They (be) ________ busy yesterday. They did not have time to relax so they ______ sent home soon.
Q.9
Choose the most appropriate option:
'She not know' if she should go in or run away! She couldn’t move. She heard the soft sound of footsteps. She couldn’t breathe. The door slowly opened.
Q.10
Choose the most suitable option to fill in the blank:
_________ is relating to the human spirit or soul, as opposed to material or physical things.
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
c
Q.2
b
Q.3
a
Q.4
b
Q.5
d
Q.6
a
Q.7
c
Q.8
b
Q.9
d
Q.10
d
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 : c | Q.2 : b | Q.3 : a | Q.4 : b | Q.5 : d | Q.6 : a | Q.7 : c | Q.8 : b | Q.9 : d | Q.10 : d
