CREST English Olympiad Class 8 Sample Paper

The Class 8 English Olympiad Sample Paper is designed to help students refine their language skills, practise complex grammar and comprehension, and get a clear idea of the Olympiad exam format.

What's Inside the Class 8 English Olympiad Sample Paper?

  • Challenging MCQs covering grammar, vocabulary, and reading skills
  • Divided into English Language and Achiever's Section
  • Comes with an answer key for self-check and guided learning

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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.

Sample Questions

Q.1 Q.2 Q.3 Q.4 Q.5 Q.6 Q.7 Q.8 Q.9 Q.10

Q.1

Read the passage and answer the question:

When Steve Jobs told his daughter, “I’m going to put a thousand songs in your pocket,” she could hardly believe him. Yet, this statement captured the revolutionary vision that would later transform the world. Jobs, an American inventor, designer, and entrepreneur, was the co-founder, chief executive, and chairman of Apple Computer, based in Cupertino, California. He was the creative force behind groundbreaking products like the iPod, iPhone, and iPad, which reshaped modern technology and everyday life.

Born on February 24, 1955, in San Francisco, California, Jobs developed an early interest in electronics while working with his father, Paul, in their garage. His father’s lessons in dismantling and rebuilding gadgets nurtured his confidence and creativity. In 1976, at just 21, Jobs co-founded Apple Computer with Steve Wozniak in the family garage. To fund their startup, Jobs sold his Volkswagen van and Wozniak sold his scientific calculator. Together, they revolutionised the computer industry by designing smaller, affordable, and user-friendly machines for ordinary consumers.

Jobs’ later leadership at Apple saw the company’s revival through innovative products like the iMac, iPod, and iPhone, which changed how people used technology. Under his vision, Apple became known for sleek design, innovation, and effective branding. By 2008, powered by iTunes and iPod sales, Apple became the second-largest music retailer in the United States and topped Fortune magazine’s list of “America’s Most Admired Companies.”

After stepping down as CEO in August 2011 due to health reasons, Tim Cook succeeded him. Steve Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011, in Palo Alto, California. As the founder of Pixar and NeXT, Jobs left behind a legacy of creativity and innovation that forever changed the status quo.

Who is the co-founder of Apple Company with Steve Jobs?

Q.2

Select the appropriate conjunction to complete the sentence:

I have spent too much on petrol this month ____ there was an increase in petroleum rates.

Q.3

Read the given sentence and spot the common noun:

I know it is hard to walk outside, but if you try to look through the gap you can see my car which is parked there.

Q.4

Find the correct option:

Unless you stop smoking and drinking, ___________.

Q.5

Select the appropriate conjunction to complete the sentence:

_____ children get older, they get smarter and bolder.

Q.6

Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error:

Hardly the inspector had (A)/ arrived there to investigate (B)/ the crime when the (C)/ house alarm rang. (D)

Q.7

Arrange the words given below in a meaningful sequence:

they were/we noticed that/on the spot/way/to the

Q.8

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:

They _____ fighting yesterday and all of a sudden they became close again. I think they _____ advised by their parents.

Q.9

Select the correctly punctuated sentence:

The study of mass communication is chiefly concerned with how the content persuades or otherwise affects the behaviour attitude opinion or emotion of the people receiving the information

Q.10

Read the given sentence and spot the common nouns:

Carlos bought a new collar for his dog, Chief, so that the dog can be taken for walking along.

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Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

Q.1dQ.2dQ.3bQ.4bQ.5dQ.6aQ.7cQ.8bQ.9bQ.10b

Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

Q.1 : d | Q.2 : d | Q.3 : b | Q.4 : b | Q.5 : d | Q.6 : a | Q.7 : c | Q.8 : b | Q.9 : b | Q.10 : b

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