iOEL - VIII (SilverZone) Olympiad (Class - 8)
Description: Class 8 - Silverzone | |
Number of Questions: 50 | |
Created by: Amit Pandey | |
Tags: Class 8 - Silverzone Verbs Error Identification Modals Antonyms Structure Knowledge Prepositions Pronouns Nouns Reading Comprehension Spellings |
Directions: Insert a verb in agreement with the subject.
Twenty miles _________ not a short distance.
Directions: Insert a verb in agreement with the subject.
She _________ all her work very carefully.
Directions: Insert a verb in agreement with the subject.
Mohan never _________ up on time.
Directions: Insert a verb in agreement with the subject.
A number of candidates __________ short-listed in the first round of interview.
Directions: A sentence is given in four parts. One of the parts contains a grammatical error. Find that part.
(P) The educated masses/ (Q) is giving up the practice of / (R) consuming black tea/ (S) in favour of green tea.
Directions: Given below is a notice with blanks i, ii, iii and iv. Fill the blanks with the options provided to make it sensible.
Dear Anurag, I am writing to inform you that I (i) joining a new company from the 1st of the next month in Chandigarh. So, I will be moving out of this (ii) by the end of this month. I will pay (iii) for this month. Thank you for being such a good companion. Wishing you (iv) ahead. Ashish
P. shared accommodation Q. my share of rent R. will be S. a great future
Directions: A sentence is given in four parts. One of the parts contains a grammatical error. Find that part.
(P) Elephant which is/ (Q) a very hardwork and intelligent/ (R) animal is the largest/ (S) on land.
Directions: A sentence is given in four parts. One of the parts contains a grammatical error. Find that part.
(P) Many people in the country/ (Q) are not in the favour/ (R) of the emerging party/ (S) that are making high promises.
Directions: Fill in the blanks with suitable modals.
Heera: __________ you buy a pen for me when you go to the market? Meera: Yes! I __________ bring a pen for you.
Directions: Fill in the blanks with suitable modals.
Ritu: What _________ you do for me? Meetu: I ___________ pluck stars for you.
Directions: Fill in the blanks with suitable modal.
Esha: You ____________ tell her the true facts. Pooja: But I feel, I __________ tell her about it.
Directions: Give the antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
He had never seen such a bulky man.
Which of the following is an example of gerund?
Directions: Give the antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Octopus is a very peculiar sea animal.
Directions: Give the antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Water is the elixir of life.
Which of the following is an example of gerund?
Which of the following is an example of gerund?
A sentence in which the subordinate clause is dependent on principal clause is called a/an
Directions: Give the usage of the word underlined.
Most of the shops will be closed on Christmas eve.
Directions: Give the usage of the word underlined.
None of the boys can do it.
Directions: Give the usage of the word underlined.
The company is providing training to its employees.
Directions: Find out the correctly spelt word.
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Mahatma Gandhi's full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was born on 2nd October, 1869. His father was an officer in-charge of a province in the British Empire. Gandhi ji got married in an early age while he was studying in high school. Later, he went to England to study law. There, he saw discrimination against the blacks and the Indians. He himself had had bitter experiences, so he vowed to throw the English out of his country. For this purpose, he returned to India and started a revolution against the Britishers by rousing the fire of self-respect in his countrymen. He followed the path of non-violence, truth, love and fraternity. He had developed such virtues in his childhood. Moreover, he practised what he preached. His dream came true when India won independence on August 15, 1947 from the cruel clutches of the British. Unfortunately, he was assassinated on 30th January, 1948 by Nathuram Godse when he was on his way to attend a prayer. It was a dark day in the history of India.
Gandhi ji's father was a/an
Directions: Find out the correctly spelt word.
Directions: Find out the correctly spelt word.
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Mahatma Gandhi's full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was born on 2nd October, 1869. His father was an officer in-charge of a province in the British Empire. Gandhi ji got married in an early age while he was studying in high school. Later, he went to England to study law. There, he saw discrimination against the blacks and the Indians. He himself had had bitter experiences, so he vowed to throw the English out of his country. For this purpose, he returned to India and started a revolution against the Britishers by rousing the fire of self-respect in his countrymen. He followed the path of non-violence, truth, love and fraternity. He had developed such virtues in his childhood. Moreover, he practised what he preached. His dream came true when India won independence on August 15, 1947 from the cruel clutches of the British. Unfortunately, he was assassinated on 30th January, 1948 by Nathuram Godse when he was on his way to attend a prayer. It was a dark day in the history of India.
Mahatma Gandhi was NOT a man of
Directions: Find out the tense of the sentence.
They have lied to me many times.
Directions: Find out the tense of the sentence.
He was treating his friends badly.
Directions: Find out the tense of the sentence.
What did you see at the National Park?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Mahatma Gandhi's full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was born on 2nd October, 1869. His father was an officer in-charge of a province in the British Empire. Gandhi ji got married in an early age while he was studying in high school. Later, he went to England to study law. There, he saw discrimination against the blacks and the Indians. He himself had had bitter experiences, so he vowed to throw the English out of his country. For this purpose, he returned to India and started a revolution against the Britishers by rousing the fire of self-respect in his countrymen. He followed the path of non-violence, truth, love and fraternity. He had developed such virtues in his childhood. Moreover, he practised what he preached. His dream came true when India won independence on August 15, 1947 from the cruel clutches of the British. Unfortunately, he was assassinated on 30th January, 1948 by Nathuram Godse when he was on his way to attend a prayer. It was a dark day in the history of India.
What is the meaning of the word 'clutches' as used in the passage?
Directions: Give one word substitution for the given phrase.
A man who is easily annoyed
Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable article.
They are looking for __________ stranger in the street.
Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable article.
She had acute pain in __________ back.
Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable determiner.
My grandfather is a knowledgeable man. I have _____________ to learn from him.
Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable article.
Ricky is _____ European.
Directions: In the given options, one option is an opinion and others are facts. Mark the option which represents opinion.
Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable determiner.
_________ of them is trustworthy.
Directions: In the given options, one option is a fact and others are opinions. Mark the option which represents fact.
Directions: Change the active voice into passive voice.
The children are bursting crackers.
Directions: Change the active voice into passive voice.
Jack did not help me last month.
Directions: Find out the meaning of the underlined idiom.
The guests were glad to see the spick and span house of the host.
Directions: Find out the meaning of the underlined idiom.
On Sundays, I would like to spend my time like a couch potato.
Directions: Change the direct sentence into an indirect sentence.
Fatima said to her brother, “I am proud of you”.
Directions: Fill in the blanks with homonyms.
The children who __________ nothing are mine, one is six and other is ___________.
Directions: Fill in the blanks with homonyms.
I am looking for a __________ place which is _________ far from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Directions: Give one word substitution for the given phrase.
An animal that breeds in water
Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable determiner.
After waiting for a long time for this opportunity, _______ patience is left in me.
Directions: Change the direct sentence into an indirect sentence.
The doctor said to the patient, "Take medicine on time”.
Directions: Given below is the body of a letter with blanks i, ii, iii and iv. Fill in the blanks with the options provided to make it meaningful.
My dear Dalvir, How are you? It's been a long time (i) to me. I often worry about the well-being of your mother. I thought (ii) that it was your responsibility to write and tell me about your studies and affairs at home. I am (iii) coming back and having a good time with everybody at home. Meanwhile, keep on writing and (iv) all the happenings at home. Best wishes, Dad
P. you would understand Q. since you wrote R. looking forward to S. informing me about
Directions: Given below is the body of a story with blanks. Fill in the blanks with the options provided to make it meaningful.
The March house was situated on a hill and the four March sisters were at home, waiting for their mother. When the clock struck eleven, they (i), Mrs. March was very late from her social club. They waited restlessly and at last, there was a knock at the door. When it was opened, Mrs. March (ii) and hugged her daughters. The eldest daughter Meg laid the table and brought the food to the table. Jo, the second one, fetched slippers for her mother. Beth and Amy sat beside their mother on the sofa. Mrs. March was looking a bit worried and they asked the reason for her sadness. She told them that Mrs. Richard, their neighbour, who had six (iii), was facing starvation and had nothing to feed her children with. This brought tears in the eyes of the girls and they immediately decided to go to Mrs. Richard and share their food with her children. They felt great warmth after doing such a noble deed. They requested their mother that her social club should arrange for food for the poor family everyday. Mrs. March (iv) daughters.
P. children to provide for Q. entered the house R. got worried as their mother S. felt proud of her