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Mock IEO - 8 (Class VI)

Description: International English Olympiad - IX (Class VI)
Number of Questions: 50
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Directions: Choose the best answer to the question asked below.

What is a consultant’s job?

  1. He proposes

  2. He motivates

  3. He prescribes

  4. He gives advice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A consultant’s job is 'to give advice'.

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

Dinosaurs are _____.

  1. extinctive

  2. extinction

  3. extinct

  4. populative


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dinosaurs are 'extinct' (not living anymore).

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

Our holiday was a disaster. ____ went wrong.

  1. Everything

  2. Anything

  3. Something

  4. Nothing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Disaster is a negative word which suggests that 'everything' went wrong. Thus, option (1) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

You have to raise your voice a little while talking to him. He’s a little _____.

  1. quiet

  2. stubborn

  3. hard of hearing

  4. hard of listening


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Hard of hearing' means he cannot listen to low volume. So, you have to raise your voice to talk with him.

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

We ____ T.V. when it started to rain.

  1. were watching

  2. watched

  3. watch

  4. watching


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We 'were watching' T.V. when it started to rain. "When" suggests the use of past continous as what was happening at a particular time in past is being talked about.

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

It ____ cloudy for days, before it began to rain.

  1. been

  2. had

  3. being

  4. had been


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It 'had been' cloudy for days, before it began to rain.

Directions: Find the number of words wrongly spelt in the sentence below.

The number of thretened and enodangred specis change in the US, as we add or remove species from the list.

  1. 0

  2. 1

  3. 2

  4. 3


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Thretened - threatened'; 'Enodangred - endangered'; 'Specis - species'

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

She has a box ____ chocolates.

  1. lot of

  2. of much

  3. full of

  4. of less


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

‘Box full’ means ‘filled with’. Thus, option (3) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

_____ and fetch a bucket of water.

  1. Carry

  2. Let’s

  3. Go

  4. Keep


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Go and fetch a bucket of water' is the correct sentence. Other options do not make any sense here. Thus, option (3) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

One of the ______ animals in the Sahara desert, according to wildlife experts, is the Addax.

  1. explored

  2. rarest

  3. deepest

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Rare' means 'not seen or found easily'. Thus, option (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Find the number of words wrongly spelt in the sentence below.

The population of Addax in Sahara desert hovers around 1,600.

  1. 0

  2. 1

  3. 2

  4. 3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 All the words are correctly spelt in the sentence. Thus, option (1) is the correct answer.

Directions: Find the number of words wrongly spelt in the sentence below.

One shuld never loose hope.

  1. 0

  2. 1

  3. 2

  4. 3


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Shud - should'; 'Loose - lose'

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

Our teacher got frustrated and started shouting ____.

  1. bravely

  2. fearlessly

  3. angrily

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Angrily' means ‘feeling or showing anger’.

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

When elephants ____, the ants perish.

  1. walk

  2. roam

  3. run

  4. battle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is an idiom which means that poor people die in the fight of the powerful people or nations. Thus, option (4) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

Ken and Emma often ____ lunch at school.

  1. has

  2. have

  3. had

  4. them


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Because Ken and Emma are two persons, we will use 'have'. Thus, option (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

The paper was _____ different than I’d expected.

  1. much

  2. many

  3. more

  4. few


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paper is uncountable, so 'much' is correct. Thus, option (1) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

Generally, my schedule is quite ____ in the holidays.

  1. elastic

  2. flexible

  3. stretchable

  4. All are correct


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a 'flexible' schedule, there is no fixed work timing. Other words do not fit with schedule here.

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

His brother works in a company which was the first to ____ telephone.

  1. create

  2. destroy

  3. fabricate

  4. invent


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

‘First to’ fits with ‘invent’ only, as someone who invents something is the first to make it.

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

His mother also used to work along with his father to ____ money for his scholarship.

  1. fain

  2. loose

  3. invent

  4. raise


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If we collect money for a purpose, it is called 'raising' money for that purpose. Thus, option (4) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

I _____ seen John lately.

  1. had

  2. haven’t

  3. saw

  4. did


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Only ‘haven’t’ fits here as other options do not make a meaningful sentence. Thus, option (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

I’m going to London for the ____ 2 weeks.

  1. a

  2. then

  3. next

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Next' means coming and only this makes a meaningful sentence. Thus, option (3) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

The watch that she was wearing was _____ Rolex.

  1. really

  2. original

  3. duplicacy

  4. originality


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Original' is the correct adjective here. Other words are adverbs. Thus, option (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

Are there ____ snacks in the refrigerator?

  1. much

  2. more

  3. any

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Any' is used in questions. Thus, option (3) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence from the given options.

Today, I will come ____ to the office.

  1. lately

  2. late

  3. by late

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Come late’ is the correct phrase. So, option (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best answer to the question asked below.

What does ‘hope for the best, but prepare for the worst’ mean?

  1. Bad things never happen.

  2. Good things happen all the time.

  3. Bad things happen all the time.

  4. Bad things might happen, so be prepared.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst’ is an idiom which means 'bad things might happen, so be prepared'. Thus, option (4) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best word/phrase to complete the sentence.

You can come to the meeting, ___ you don’t say anything.

  1. so that

  2. as long as

  3. while

  4. until


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There is a condition on someone as he/she can come to the meeting if he/she doesn’t say anything. So, option (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best word/phrase to complete the sentence.

I think I just sprained my ankle. ____ you bring the first aid kit?

  1. Have

  2. Does

  3. Did

  4. Why


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As it is a question to ask whether the listener had brought the first aid kit or not, so 'did' is the correct option. 

Directions: Choose the best word/phrase to complete the sentence.

It was a long walk, so he began moving slowly ____ the town.

  1. for

  2. towards

  3. until

  4. at


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Only 'towards' tells about direction. Thus, option (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best word/phrase to complete the sentence.

This frog swims in a rather ____ way. It swims backwards.

  1. real

  2. certain

  3. head

  4. odd


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence is talking about odd/different behaviour of a particular frog. Thus, option (4) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best word/phrase to complete the sentence.

There is no doubt ____ Adam is very good in telling jokes.

  1. of

  2. that

  3. while

  4. until


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There is no doubt 'that' Adam is very good in telling jokes. None of the other options results in a meaningful sentence. Thus, option (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best word/phrase to complete each sentence.

John needs to submit the report ____ his boss before 5 p.m.

  1. at

  2. to

  3. of

  4. on


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

John needs to submit the report 'to' his boss before 5 p.m. Here. 'to' indicates direction. Thus, option (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best word/phrase to complete the sentence.

He was caught by the teacher for ___ during the exam.

  1. cheat

  2. cheater

  3. cheating

  4. had cheating


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

He was caught by the teacher for 'cheating' during the exam. We often use a gerund (verbs used as noun and ending with 'ing') after for. For example, ‘cheating, painting’ are used after 'for'.

Directions: Choose the best response to complete the conversation.

Karan: How often do you go camping? Michael: ____

  1. I go with three friends.

  2. Most weekends.

  3. We stay for a weekend.

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option (2) is the most suitable response for this question as the first person is asking about the time period. Thus, option (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best response to complete the conversation.

Rahul: Are you looking forward to your holiday? Kathy: ______

  1. Not to worry.

  2. Yes, I’m really excited about it.

  3. Do not bother.

  4. Why are you concerned?


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option (2) is the most appropriate response. Thus, it is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best response to complete the conversation.

Rajesh: Would you like a cup of tea? Sheila: _____

  1. Yes, make it.

  2. I would love one.

  3. No, it was pathetic.

  4. Sorry, I’m not.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option (2) is the most polite and appropriate response. Option (1) is not polite and others do not make sense.

Directions: Choose the best statement that will come next to the given statement.

Manish: That’s all for now.


  1. “Can we continue tomorrow?”

  2. “We would continue it tomorrow.”

  3. “We will continue it yesterday.”

  4. “We will end it today.”


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As the sentence is ‘that’s all for now’ (which means today's activity is over), so the continuing dialogue would be option (2).

Directions: Choose the best response to complete the conversation.

Ravleen: Would you like some more dessert? Manish: ____

  1. It’s delicious.

  2. Enjoy your meal.

  3. Thanks for the dinner.

  4. No thanks.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option (4) is the most appropriate response as the other options do not reply the question in yes or no. Thus, it is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best response to complete the conversation.

Father: Did you crash the car again? Son: _____

  1. Was the car in good condition?

  2. I’m sorry. It was not my fault.

  3. Was it worth the money?

  4. Why do you ask?


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In option (2), the son accepts the mistake and apologises. So, for the given dialogue, option (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best word/phrase to complete the sentence.

You came to the party in time. You are quite ____.

  1. lazy

  2. punctual

  3. late

  4. busy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A person who reaches somewhere on time is 'punctual'. Thus, option (2) is the correct answer.

What is the indirect speech of the given sentence?

She has done her work.

  1. Her work is done by her.

  2. Her work has been done by her.

  3. She is doing her work.

  4. Her work is being done by her.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Present perfect tense when changed = has/have + been + III form of verb. Thus, option (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best response to complete the conversation.

Rita: Rani has fractured her arm. Rajesh: But, she can still ____.

  1. write

  2. writes

  3. has written

  4. wrote


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Write' makes it a meaningful sentence. Thus, option (1) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best word/phrase to complete the conversation.

Mohan: The coffee is bitter. Would you pass some sugar? Bailey: No, you must not take ____ sugar.

  1. some

  2. any

  3. none

  4. other


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Any' is the correct answer as Bailey is strictly advising Mohan not to take any sugar. Thus, option (2) is the correct answer.

What can be the most appropriate title of the passage?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

The most common themes in cave paintings are large wild animals, such as bison, horses, aurochs and deers. Tracings of human hands and hand stencils were also very popular, as well as abstract patterns, called finger flutings. The species found most often were suitable for hunting by humans, but were not necessarily the typical prey found in associated bone deposits. For example, the painters of Lascaux, France left mainly reindeer bones, but this species does not appear at all in the cave paintings; equine species are the most common. Drawings of humans were rare and are usually schematic as opposed to the detailed and naturalistic images of animals.
  1. Drawings and Cave Paintings

  2. Themes and Materials Used in Cave Paintings

  3. Cave Paintings

  4. What are Cave Paintings?


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Since the passage is about themes and materials used in cave paintings, so option (2) is the correct answer.

Which of the following drawings were not used commonly in cave paintings?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

The most common themes in cave paintings are large wild animals, such as bison, horses, aurochs and deers. Tracings of human hands and hand stencils were also very popular, as well as abstract patterns, called finger flutings. The species found most often were suitable for hunting by humans, but were not necessarily the typical prey found in associated bone deposits. For example, the painters of Lascaux, France left mainly reindeer bones, but this species does not appear at all in the cave paintings; equine species are the most common. Drawings of humans were rare and are usually schematic as opposed to the detailed and naturalistic images of animals.
  1. Human hands

  2. Hand stencils

  3. Animals

  4. Humans


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Drawings of 'humans' were not used commonly in cave paintings.

Which word in the passage means “caring and protecting?”

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
     
Scientists believe that life on Earth began in the ocean, approximately 4 billion years ago. And in fact, it was only about 500 million years ago that life emerged from the ocean onto the land. That means that ocean life has existed for 8 times longer period. So, no matter how unimaginably long it was since the first creatures crawled out on land, to the age of the dinosaurs and to our time, all of that is but a small slice of a pie compared to the vast span of time in which the oceans have nurtured life. And even today, although living things now exist on nearly every part of the Earth's surface, in so many different forms, the ocean continues to be critically important to life on Earth.
To begin with, the ocean covers 70% of the Earth's surface and is still the home of the majority of Earth's living creatures. Secondly, the oceans are a vital part of the water cycle that brings rain to our crops and forests -- and drinking water to our cities. And the ocean also produces much of the oxygen upon which all human beings and animals depend. Many of our recent medical and scientific breakthroughs have been made possible in one way or another through ocean based research. Finally, the oceans provide fish and shellfish and other vital resources upon which humans depend, including jobs for millions of people.

  1. Creature

  2. Nurture

  3. Critical

  4. Span


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Nurture' means 'to care and to protect'. Thus, option (2) is the correct answer.

What is the relation between existence of life in oceans and all other life forms?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
     
Scientists believe that life on Earth began in the ocean, approximately 4 billion years ago. And in fact, it was only about 500 million years ago that life emerged from the ocean onto the land. That means that ocean life has existed for 8 times longer period. So, no matter how unimaginably long it was since the first creatures crawled out on land, to the age of the dinosaurs and to our time, all of that is but a small slice of a pie compared to the vast span of time in which the oceans have nurtured life. And even today, although living things now exist on nearly every part of the Earth's surface, in so many different forms, the ocean continues to be critically important to life on Earth.
To begin with, the ocean covers 70% of the Earth's surface and is still the home of the majority of Earth's living creatures. Secondly, the oceans are a vital part of the water cycle that brings rain to our crops and forests -- and drinking water to our cities. And the ocean also produces much of the oxygen upon which all human beings and animals depend. Many of our recent medical and scientific breakthroughs have been made possible in one way or another through ocean based research. Finally, the oceans provide fish and shellfish and other vital resources upon which humans depend, including jobs for millions of people.

  1. They existed at the same time.

  2. The ocean life has existed for 8 times longer period than the life on land.

  3. The life on land has existed for 8 times longer period than the ocean life.

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'The ocean life has existed for 8 times longer period than life on land'. Thus, option (2) is the correct answer.

Which of the following is/are the merit(s) of oceans?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
     
Scientists believe that life on Earth began in the ocean, approximately 4 billion years ago. And in fact, it was only about 500 million years ago that life emerged from the ocean onto the land. That means that ocean life has existed for 8 times longer period. So, no matter how unimaginably long it was since the first creatures crawled out on land, to the age of the dinosaurs and to our time, all of that is but a small slice of a pie compared to the vast span of time in which the oceans have nurtured life. And even today, although living things now exist on nearly every part of the Earth's surface, in so many different forms, the ocean continues to be critically important to life on Earth.
To begin with, the ocean covers 70% of the Earth's surface and is still the home of the majority of Earth's living creatures. Secondly, the oceans are a vital part of the water cycle that brings rain to our crops and forests -- and drinking water to our cities. And the ocean also produces much of the oxygen upon which all human beings and animals depend. Many of our recent medical and scientific breakthroughs have been made possible in one way or another through ocean based research. Finally, the oceans provide fish and shellfish and other vital resources upon which humans depend, including jobs for millions of people.

  1. Oceans provides life to variety of marine creatures.

  2. Due to oceans, our crops and forests get water.

  3. Oceans are helpful in medicine and science.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the given options are merits of oceans.

In what context is the phrase “small slice of the pie” used?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
     
Scientists believe that life on Earth began in the ocean, approximately 4 billion years ago. And in fact, it was only about 500 million years ago that life emerged from the ocean onto the land. That means that ocean life has existed for 8 times longer period. So, no matter how unimaginably long it was since the first creatures crawled out on land, to the age of the dinosaurs and to our time, all of that is but a small slice of a pie compared to the vast span of time in which the oceans have nurtured life. And even today, although living things now exist on nearly every part of the Earth's surface, in so many different forms, the ocean continues to be critically important to life on Earth.
To begin with, the ocean covers 70% of the Earth's surface and is still the home of the majority of Earth's living creatures. Secondly, the oceans are a vital part of the water cycle that brings rain to our crops and forests -- and drinking water to our cities. And the ocean also produces much of the oxygen upon which all human beings and animals depend. Many of our recent medical and scientific breakthroughs have been made possible in one way or another through ocean based research. Finally, the oceans provide fish and shellfish and other vital resources upon which humans depend, including jobs for millions of people.

  1. Comparison of ocean life to terrestrial or other life forms

  2. Existence of dinosaurs

  3. Life in oceans

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

By this phrase, it is meant that oceans have nurtured life for much more time to that of other life forms.

What is the belief of scientists about the life in oceans?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
     
Scientists believe that life on Earth began in the ocean, approximately 4 billion years ago. And in fact, it was only about 500 million years ago that life emerged from the ocean onto the land. That means that ocean life has existed for 8 times longer period. So, no matter how unimaginably long it was since the first creatures crawled out on land, to the age of the dinosaurs and to our time, all of that is but a small slice of a pie compared to the vast span of time in which the oceans have nurtured life. And even today, although living things now exist on nearly every part of the Earth's surface, in so many different forms, the ocean continues to be critically important to life on Earth.
To begin with, the ocean covers 70% of the Earth's surface and is still the home of the majority of Earth's living creatures. Secondly, the oceans are a vital part of the water cycle that brings rain to our crops and forests -- and drinking water to our cities. And the ocean also produces much of the oxygen upon which all human beings and animals depend. Many of our recent medical and scientific breakthroughs have been made possible in one way or another through ocean based research. Finally, the oceans provide fish and shellfish and other vital resources upon which humans depend, including jobs for millions of people.

  1. Life on land began approximately 4 billion years ago.

  2. There was no life about 500 million years ago.

  3. Life came from ocean to land about 500 million years ago.

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the passage, option (3) is the correct answer.

________ is/are the main source that brings water to crops.

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
     
Scientists believe that life on Earth began in the ocean, approximately 4 billion years ago. And in fact, it was only about 500 million years ago that life emerged from the ocean onto the land. That means that ocean life has existed for 8 times longer period. So, no matter how unimaginably long it was since the first creatures crawled out on land, to the age of the dinosaurs and to our time, all of that is but a small slice of a pie compared to the vast span of time in which the oceans have nurtured life. And even today, although living things now exist on nearly every part of the Earth's surface, in so many different forms, the ocean continues to be critically important to life on Earth.
To begin with, the ocean covers 70% of the Earth's surface and is still the home of the majority of Earth's living creatures. Secondly, the oceans are a vital part of the water cycle that brings rain to our crops and forests -- and drinking water to our cities. And the ocean also produces much of the oxygen upon which all human beings and animals depend. Many of our recent medical and scientific breakthroughs have been made possible in one way or another through ocean based research. Finally, the oceans provide fish and shellfish and other vital resources upon which humans depend, including jobs for millions of people.

  1. Rains

  2. Forests

  3. Water cycle

  4. Oceans


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

“Oceans” are the main source due which water cycle is formed, which brings rains to crops.

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