The Class 10 English Olympiad Sample Paper is tailored to help students polish their advanced language skills and prepare smartly for the exam. It's a great way to practise challenging English topics in a structured format.
What's Inside the Class 10 English Olympiad Sample Paper?
Section 1: Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies and Spellings, One Word, Word Order, Nouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuations, Voices, Narrations, Concord, Question Forms, Tenses, Conditionals, Modals, Collocations, Phrasal Verbs, Idioms, Homonyms and Homophones, Words (Related to Weather, Countries, Language and People, Global Problems, etc.), Information Retrieval from Various Text (Encyclopaedias, Dictionaries, Manual Format, Message Format, Editorials, Essays and Advanced Texts), Spoken and Written Expressions (Giving/Accepting Compliments, Agreeing, Disagreeing, Requesting, Seeking Information, 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.
As the rulers of the planet, humans like to think that it is the large creatures who will emerge victorious from the struggle for survival. However, nature teaches us the opposite; it is often the smallest species which are the toughest and most adaptable. A perfect example is the hummingbird, which is found in the Americas. One species of hummingbird is known as the bee hummingbird, which ranks as the world's smallest and lightest bird, and it is barely visible when it is in flight. Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards. They feed mainly on the nectar of flowers, a liquid that is rich in energy. Nectar is an ideal food source, for hummingbirds need an incredible amount of energy to sustain their body metabolism. A hummingbird's wings flap at a rate of about 80 times per second, and its tiny heart beats more than 1000 times per minute. This is why they must consume relatively large quantities of food. In the course of a day, a hummingbird consumes about half its body weight in nectar.
The hummingbirds are exclusive in the sense that _______________________________________.
Q.2
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
Simona had finished her homework when her mother _________ from work.
Q.3
Choose a synonym for the word in quotes:
She 'upbraided' the little girl who got frightened.
Q.4
Choose the correct option to fill in the blank:
I was so surprised. His new apartment was _____________ decorated.
Q.5
Choose the most suitable option to fill in the blank:
If your company is such a good employer, why ________________ for your computer training?
Q.6
Complete the sentence using the most appropriate option:
Liam didn't say _____________________.
Q.7
Choose the option that cannot fit in the blank:
How have you come ______ such a precious diamond?
Q.8
Choose the most suitable option to fill in the blank:
______ you excuse me for a moment ?
Q.9
Punctuate the following sentence:
some are born great some achieve greatness.
Q.10
Read the given sentence and fill the blank with a suitable option:
We ________ some problems with our computer systems recently.
Your Score: 0/10
Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
d
Q.2
d
Q.3
c
Q.4
c
Q.5
c
Q.6
a
Q.7
d
Q.8
d
Q.9
c
Q.10
c
Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1 : d | Q.2 : d | Q.3 : c | Q.4 : c | Q.5 : c | Q.6 : a | Q.7 : d | Q.8 : d | Q.9 : c | Q.10 : c
