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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Syllabus:

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.

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Q.1	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?
	a) a severe earthquake that diverted the river’s course		b) human engineering efforts to build a dam for hydroelectric power
	c) Ice from Lake Erie jamming the mouth of the Niagara River		d) a prolonged drought that reduced water levels across the Great Lakes

Q.2	Choose the best answer to make a conversation: Harry: Can you come here for a minute? Peter: ________.
	a) long and short		b) Surely and clearly
	c) Sure, just give a minute and I ‘ll be there.		d) Why don’t you come here?

Q.3	Identify the adverb and fill in the blank: The movie was _______ entertaining. I couldn’t believe we spent 3 hours in the theatre.
	a) ago		b) too
	c) enough		d) very

Q.4	Complete the proverb: When in Rome, ________.
	a) do as the Romans do		b) visit the amphitheatre
	c) live life Rome - size		d) dress like Romans

Q.5	Select the appropriate conjunction to complete the sentence: This exam is critical, ______ it rains I have to go and attend the exam.
	a) even if		b) furthermore
	c) on grounds that		d) despite

Q.6	Identify the type of noun of the word in quotes: I prefer 'tea' to coffee. I am not addicted to caffeine.
	a) countable noun		b) uncountable noun
	c) common noun		d) all of the above

Q.7	Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: It (be) ________ cold yesterday. It ______ freezing and my sister started to shiver.
	a) was/was		b) was/were
	c) are/was		d) were/was

Q.8	Read the sentence and complete it with a question tag: She recognised him at once, __________?
	a) does she		b) don't she
	c) did she		d) didn't she

Q.9	Arrange the words given below in a meaningful sequence: laughing / and / small children / there were / in the park / playing
	a) Were small children laughing playing and there in the park.		b) There were small children laughing and playing in the park.
	c) In the park there were laughing and playing the small children.		d) In the park laughing and playing the small children there were.

Q.10	Complete the proverb: When life gives you lemons, _______.
	a) grow a lemon tree		b) make lemonade
	c) throw them right back		d) run and hide

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Additional Preparation Resources

1. 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
2. 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.