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iOEL - VIII (SilverZone) Olympiad (Class - 8)

Description: Class 8 - Silverzone
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Directions: Insert a verb in agreement with the subject.

Twenty miles _________ not a short distance.

  1. is

  2. are

  3. can

  4. will

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Twenty miles is a singular subject.

Directions: Insert a verb in agreement with the subject.

She _________ all her work very carefully.

  1. do

  2. does

  3. can

  4. will

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In simple present tense, singular verb carries present tense verb with s/es.

Directions: Insert a verb in agreement with the subject.

Mohan never _________ up on time.

  1. wakes

  2. wake

  3. waking

  4. waken

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In simple present tense, the singular subject carries singular verb with s/es.

Directions: Insert a verb in agreement with the subject.

A number of candidates __________ short-listed in the first round of interview.

  1. is

  2. are

  3. has

  4. have

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'A number of' takes plural verb because it stands for 'many'.

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.

  1. P

  2. Q

  3. R

  4. S

  5. None of above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Masses are....' is the right usage.

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

  1. PQRS

  2. RPQS

  3. QPRS

  4. SRQP

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is suitable and logical.

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.

  1. P

  2. Q

  3. R

  4. S

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Which is a very hard working' is the correct phrase.

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.

  1. P

  2. Q

  3. R

  4. S

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Is making' is the right usage in reference to the subject 'the emerging party'.

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.

  1. Could, will

  2. May, might

  3. Must, mustn't

  4. All of these

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A favour has been asked for and the answer is in affirmative.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with suitable modals.

Ritu: What _________ you do for me? Meetu: I ___________ pluck stars for you.

  1. can, will

  2. can, can

  3. shall, will

  4. All of these

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Both the sentences reflect possibility.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with suitable modal.

Esha: You ____________ tell her the true facts. Pooja: But I feel, I __________ tell her about it.

  1. can, can

  2. may, might

  3. shouldn't, must

  4. couldn't, can

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both the sentences imply obligation.

Directions: Give the antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

He had never seen such a bulky man.

  1. Heavy

  2. Big

  3. Enormous

  4. Thin

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Antonym of 'bulky' is 'thin'.

Which of the following is an example of gerund?

  1. She is reading a book.

  2. They are burning fire.

  3. I love listening to music the most.

  4. My father likes to read the newspaper every morning.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Listening to music' is a perfect example of gerund.

Directions: Give the antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

Octopus is a very peculiar sea animal.

  1. Special

  2. Ordinary

  3. Unique

  4. Specific

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Peculiar' means funny or odd. Antonym of 'peculiar' is 'ordinary'.

Directions: Give the antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

Water is the elixir of life.

  1. Panacea

  2. Potion

  3. Medicine

  4. Toxin

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Toxin' is opposite to 'elixir' in meaning.

Which of the following is an example of gerund?

  1. Sona loves to eat ice-cream.

  2. Mona loves eating ice-cream.

  3. The sun is rising in the east.

  4. Children are making a noise in the class.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Loves eating ice-cream' is the correct example of gerund.

Which of the following is an example of gerund?

  1. I bought new ear-rings.

  2. Rats are nibbling the ground nuts.

  3. The principal is distributing prizes among the students.

  4. I do not like frightening others.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Frightening' is the correct example of gerund.

A sentence in which the subordinate clause is dependent on principal clause is called a/an

  1. Simple sentence

  2. Complex sentence

  3. Compound sentence

  4. Imperative sentence

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a complex sentence, subordinate clause depends upon principal clause for its meaning.

Directions: Give the usage of the word underlined.

Most of the shops will be closed on Christmas eve.

  1. Adjective

  2. Adverb

  3. Preposition

  4. Pronoun

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here, 'most' is used as an adjective like many, some etc.

Directions: Give the usage of the word underlined.

None of the boys can do it.

  1. Adjective

  2. Adverb

  3. Noun

  4. Pronoun

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is an indefinite pronoun.

Directions: Give the usage of the word underlined.

The company is providing training to its employees.

  1. Adjective

  2. Adverb

  3. Noun

  4. Pronoun

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Training' is a noun here as it refers to an education or instruction.

Directions: Find out the correctly spelt word.

  1. Appearance

  2. Appeerance

  3. Appearrence

  4. Apearrence

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Appearance' is the correct word. It refers to the state, condition, manner or style in which a person or an object appears.

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

  1. labour

  2. officer

  3. rustic

  4. saint

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is given in the 2nd line of the passage.

Directions: Find out the correctly spelt word.

  1. Possessoin

  2. Possession

  3. Possesoin

  4. Posseseon

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Possession' is the correct word. It means 'ownership'.

Directions: Find out the correctly spelt word.

  1. Jeopradise

  2. Jeoparadise

  3. Jeopardise

  4. Jioparadise

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Jeopardise' is the correct word. It means 'to put in risk'.

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

  1. virtues

  2. truth

  3. discrimination

  4. dreams

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It has not been mentioned in the passage that he discriminated against anyone.

Directions: Find out the tense of the sentence.

They have lied to me many times.

  1. Simple present tense

  2. Present perfect tense

  3. Simple past tense

  4. Past perfect tense

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We use 'subject + has/have + past participle' in the present perfect tense.

Directions: Find out the tense of the sentence.

He was treating his friends badly.

  1. Present progressive tense

  2. Past progressive tense

  3. Present perfect progressive tense

  4. Past perfect progressive tense

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We use 'subject + was/were + v1 + ing' in the past progressive tense.

Directions: Find out the tense of the sentence.

What did you see at the National Park?

  1. Simple present tense

  2. Simple past tense

  3. Simple future tense

  4. Past perfect tense

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We use 'did + v1' in questions of simple past tense.

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?

  1. Connection

  2. Grip

  3. Embrace

  4. Trap

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is correct as it means 'grip' here.

Directions: Give one word substitution for the given phrase.

A man who is easily annoyed

  1. Anonymous

  2. Maniac

  3. Irritable

  4. Incorrigible

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Irritable' means easily irritated or annoyed.

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable article.

They are looking for __________ stranger in the street.

  1. a

  2. an

  3. the

  4. some

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stranger is countable and singular. It also starts with a consonant sound.

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable article.

She had acute pain in __________ back.

  1. a

  2. an

  3. the

  4. her

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'The back' is the right usage.

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable determiner.

My grandfather is a knowledgeable man. I have _____________ to learn from him.

  1. many

  2. very

  3. a lot

  4. too

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'A lot' is the right word as it refers to 'many things' here. 'Many' cannot be used as we need a countable object with it to make sense here.

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable article.

Ricky is _____ European.

  1. a

  2. an

  3. the

  4. any

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'European' starts with a consonant sound and not a vowel sound.

Directions: In the given options, one option is an opinion and others are facts. Mark the option which represents opinion.

  1. The sky is clear.

  2. Mona is reading a book.

  3. English is an international language.

  4. Social websites are good for marketing purposes.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is an opinion while the rest are facts.

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable determiner.

_________ of them is trustworthy.

  1. Nobody

  2. None

  3. Some

  4. Many

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'None' implies 'nobody from the group'. 'Some' and 'many' are plural pronouns and should be followed by auxiliary verb 'are' to make sense here.

Directions: In the given options, one option is a fact and others are opinions. Mark the option which represents fact.

  1. She is serious this time.

  2. Women are generally honest.

  3. I have a fracture in my knee joint.

  4. Last day of the month is a lucky day for me.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is a fact that is verifiable.

Directions: Change the active voice into passive voice.

The children are bursting crackers.

  1. Crackers are being burst by the children.

  2. Crackers are bursting the children.

  3. The children are being burst by crackers.

  4. Crackers were bursting by the children.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Passive voice of present progressive tense contains 'object + is/am/are + being + past participle + phrase + by + subject'.

Directions: Change the active voice into passive voice.

Jack did not help me last month.

  1. Jack was not helped me.

  2. I was not helped last month by Jack.

  3. I were not helped by Jack last month.

  4. Jack was not help me last month.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Case of simple past tense: 'Object + was/were + past participle + phrase + by + subject'.

Directions: Find out the meaning of the underlined idiom.

The guests were glad to see the spick and span house of the host.

  1. Very large

  2. Neat and clean

  3. Highly decorated

  4. Newly painted

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Spick and span' means neat, clean and well looked after.

Directions: Find out the meaning of the underlined idiom.

On Sundays, I would like to spend my time like a couch potato.

  1. One who hangs out with friends

  2. One who sleeps a lot

  3. One who watches TV a lot

  4. One who is fond of eating potato chips

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option 3 is the correct explanation of the underlined idiom.

Directions: Change the direct sentence into an indirect sentence.

Fatima said to her brother, “I am proud of you”.

  1. Fatima told her brother if she was proud of him.

  2. Fatima told her brother that she is proud of him.

  3. Fatima told her brother that she was proud of him.

  4. Fatima asked her brother whether she was proud of him.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Reporting verb is in past tense. So, the reported verb will also be in past tense. 'That' will replace inverted commas.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with homonyms.

The children who __________ nothing are mine, one is six and other is ___________.

  1. eight, ate

  2. ait, ate

  3. eat, eight

  4. ate, eight

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Eat' is an action and as past form of it is 'ate'. 'Eight' refers to the age of one of the children.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with homonyms.

I am looking for a __________ place which is _________ far from the hustle and bustle of the city.

  1. quite, quiet

  2. quiet, quite

  3. quite, quit

  4. quit, quiet

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Quiet' means peaceful and 'quite' means completely.

Directions: Give one word substitution for the given phrase.

An animal that breeds in water

  1. Herbivorous

  2. Aquatic

  3. Carnivorous

  4. Heterotroph

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Herbivorous' refers to plant-eating animals. 'Aquatic' is the correct word here. 'Carnivorous' refers to flesh-eating animals. 'Heterotroph' is an organism that feeds on organic substances.

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable determiner.

After waiting for a long time for this opportunity, _______ patience is left in me.

  1. little

  2. a little

  3. the little

  4. much

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Little' is equivalent to 'almost nothing'. It suits the context. 'A little' amounts to some quantity. 'The little' is used for possession. Opposite of 'little' is 'much'.

Directions: Change the direct sentence into an indirect sentence.

The doctor said to the patient, "Take medicine on time”.

  1. The doctor ordered the patient to take medicine on time.

  2. The doctor advised the patient to take medicine on time.

  3. The doctor advised the patient if he can take medicine on time.

  4. The doctor said the the patient to take medicine on time.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Case of imperative sentence: Reported verb would change into 'advised' as an advice is given here.

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

  1. PQRS

  2. RSQP

  3. QPRS

  4. PRSQ

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is suitable and logical here.

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

  1. RQPS

  2. PQRS

  3. QRPS

  4. RSPQ

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is suitable and logical here. 

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