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iOEL - V (SilverZone) Olympiad (Class -3)

Description: A practice test for students of Grade 3 preparing for Olympiad exam.
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Directions: Choose the best option to complete the relationship.

A Father is to Family, a Chief Minister is to _________.

  1. District

  2. State

  3. Village

  4. Town

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A Father looks after Family; similarly, a Chief Minister looks after State.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the relationship.

Morning is to Dawn as Evening is to _______.

  1. Dusk

  2. Light

  3. Night

  4. Sunshine

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Morning is related to Dawn; similarly Evening is related to Dusk.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the relationship.

A Singer is to Song, a Dancer is to ______.

  1. Episode

  2. Play

  3. Drama

  4. Dance

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A Singer sings Song; similarly a Dancer performs Dance.

Directions: Choose the one word to replace the given phrase.

A place where breads and biscuits are made

  1. Kitchen

  2. Bakery

  3. Shop

  4. Dairy

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A bakery is a place where breads, biscuits etc are made.

Directions: Choose the one word to replace the given phrase.

A place where people go to watch movies

  1. Theatre

  2. Zoo

  3. Mall

  4. Club

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A cinema is a place where people go to watch movies.

Directions: Choose the one word to replace the given phrase.

A place where aeroplanes are kept

  1. Store

  2. Parking

  3. Hangar

  4. Platform

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A hangar is a place where aeroplanes are kept.

Directions: Identify the type of the given sentence.

It began to rain at midnight.

  1. Interrogative sentence

  2. Exclamatory sentence

  3. Imperative sentence

  4. Assertive sentence

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Assertive sentences state something. The given sentence is a statement. Hence, option (4) is correct.

Directions: Identify the noun in the given sentence.

Your coat is very fine.

  1. coat

  2. your

  3. fine

  4. very

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A noun is the name given to a place, person or thing and 'coat' is a thing. Hence option (1) is correct.

Directions: Identify the noun in the given sentence.

Lions roar in the forest.

  1. roar

  2. forest

  3. in

  4. the

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A noun is the name given to a person, place or thing. "Forest" is a place. Hence, option (2) is correct.

What is the past participle form (v3) of 'steal'?

  1. Stole

  2. Stolen

  3. Stealing

  4. Steals


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Steal – stole (v2) – stolen (v3)

Directions: Identify the adjective in the given sentence.

Peter stood first in the final test.

  1. stood

  2. Peter

  3. test

  4. final

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An adjective modifies a noun. The word 'final' modifies the noun “test”. Hence, option (4) is correct.

Directions: Identify the adjective in the given sentence.

The boys laughed at the poor man.

  1. the

  2. at

  3. poor

  4. man

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An adjective modifies a noun. The word 'poor' modifies the noun 'man'. Hence, option (3) is correct.

In the given sentences, which pronoun will replace 'the robbers' in the second sentence?

(a) The robbers looked at the traveller. (b) The robbers robbed him.

  1. They

  2. He

  3. Them

  4. Their

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'The robbers' is a plural noun. So, it will be replaced by "they".

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct preposition.

His uncle deals _____ cloth.

  1. into

  2. upon

  3. in

  4. with

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The phrase 'deal in' is used to show the buying and selling of a particular product. 

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct preposition.

Place these books ____ the table.

  1. upon

  2. over

  3. in

  4. into

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option (1) is correct because 'upon' shows the position of 'book' forming the physical contact with the surface of ‘table’.

What is the past form (v2) of 'go'?

  1. Goes

  2. Gone

  3. Went

  4. Going


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Go (v1) – went (v2) – gone (v3)

Directions: Fill in the correct adverb in the given sentence.

The novel is ______ interesting.

  1. very

  2. much

  3. too

  4. enough

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option (1) is the correct answer. 'Much' and 'enough' are adjectives, but we need an adverb here to modify 'interesting'. 'Too' is negative in meaning. So, 'very' is the correct adverb.

In the given sentences, which pronoun will replace 'Sanjeev' in the second sentence?

(a) Sanjeev is truthful. (b) Sanjeev is honest.

  1. His

  2. Him

  3. Himself

  4. He

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Sanjeev' is a proper noun and it is used as a subject. So, option (4) is correct.

Directions: Fill in the correct adverb in the given sentence.

She has done ______ well in the test.

  1. fair

  2. fairly

  3. fairness

  4. fairfully

  5. None of these.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option (2) is correct. 'Fair' is adjective and 'fairness' is a noun. We need an adverb here to modify 'done' here. 'Fairly' is an adverb. 'Fairfully' is no word.

Which one of the following options joins the two sentences given below correctly?

(a) My father did not go to office. (b) He was not well.

  1. My father did not go to office that he was not well.

  2. My father did not go to office because he was not well.

  3. My father did not go to office why he was not well.

  4. My father did not go to office where he was not well.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option (2) is correct because it refers to a case of 'cause' and 'effect'. The cause is "being unwell' and the effect is 'not going to office'. It is a sentence of adverb clause showing 'reason'. The other options are incorrect because (1) refers to noun clause; (2) refers to time and (4) refers to place. Option (5) is incorrect because (2) is correct.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the given sentence.

This is _____ book and that is yours.

  1. he

  2. she

  3. I

  4. his

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option (4) is correct because "his' is a possessive adjective.

Which one of the following options joins the two sentences given below correctly?

(a) She is beautiful. (b) She is not proud.

  1. She is beautiful still she is not proud.

  2. She is beautiful when she is not proud.

  3. She is beautiful as if she is not proud.

  4. She is beautiful though she is not proud.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option (1) is correct because it show that both the clauses are independent of each other and the sentence is a compound sentence with the coordinate conjunction 'still'; the other options are not correct because (2) refers to 'time' ; (3) refers to 'manner' and (4) refers to 'contrast' of adverb clause. Option (5) is incorrect because (1) is correct.

Directions: Choose the part of the sentence that contains an error.

  1. The train

  2. was

  3. late

  4. by too hours


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option (4) is correct because it should be ‘two’ in place of ‘too’.

Directions: Choose the part of the sentence that contains an error.

  1. Everyone

  2. were

  3. present

  4. in the class


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option (2) is correct because 'were' should be replaced by 'was'. ‘Everyone’ takes singular form of the verb.

Directions: Choose the part of the sentence that contains an error.

  1. The poor

  2. old fox

  3. has

  4. die

  5. No error


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option (4) is correct because the helping verb 'has' always takes the third form (v3) of the verb (died).

Directions: Choose the tense of the given sentence.

It has been raining since morning.

  1. Present Continuous

  2. Present Perfect Continuous

  3. Simple Past

  4. Past Continuous

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option (2) is correct because it takes ‘has/have + been + v1 (rain) + ing’.

Which one of the following options joins the two sentences given below correctly?

(a) He will help you. (b) You go to him.

  1. He will help you than you go to him.

  2. He will help you as you go to him.

  3. He will help you if you go to him.

  4. He will help you whether you go to him.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option (3) is correct because it is a case of condition referring to adverb clause. The other options are incorrect because (1) refers to 'comparison'; (2) refers to 'manner/reason'; (4) refers to 'option'. Option (5) is also incorrect because option (3) is correct.

Directions: Choose the part of the sentence that contains an error.

  1. My father

  2. seen

  3. a

  4. bakery

  5. No error


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option (2) is correct because 'seen' should be replaced by 'saw'. The sentence makes sense in Simple Past Tense.

Directions: Choose the part of the sentence that contains an error.

  1. Plants

  2. are

  3. like

  4. children

  5. No error


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Option (5) is correct because there is no error in the sentence.

Directions: Find the synonym of the word written in capital letters.

TIRED

  1. Weary

  2. Alert

  3. Awake

  4. Lively


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Tired' means 'weary' or ‘exhausted’.

Directions: Fill I, II, III and IV with P, Q, R and S to make a meaningful story.

We know that sleep, rest and exercise are essential for health; walking is, in fact, the best form of the exercise. So, __I___ is very useful. It provides exercise to the body and freshness to the mind. A morning walk exercises many parts of the body-legs, arms, waist and chest. II_ improves the working of the lungs. It increases appetite and regulates digestion. As a result; we feel active __(III). The cool morning breeze _IV__. It recreates the mind and gives new energy to the body for the day's work.

P. is very refreshing Q. fresh air R. as well as fit S. a regular morning walk

  1. PQSR

  2. SQRP

  3. RSQP

  4. QPRS

  5. None of these.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

“Walking is the best form of exercise” suggests (S). Moreover, "It" in the next sentences is used for the 'morning walk'. “Lungs” suggests 'Q'. “Active” suggests 'R' and “the morning breeze” suggests 'P'.

Directions: Rearrange the words/phrases to form a meaningful sentence.

(a) forests (b) live (c) in (d) lions and tigers.

  1. bcad

  2. dacb

  3. dabc

  4. dbca

  5. None of these.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The subject is 'lions and tigers' which is followed by the main verb 'live'. It is followed by the preposition 'in' that refers to the place 'forests'.

Lions and tigers live in forests. 

Directions: Rearrange the words/phrases to form a meaningful sentence.

(a) the bus stop (b) is (c) near (d) our school.

  1. abdc

  2. dbca

  3. dbac

  4. cabd

  5. None of these.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The subject is ‘our school’ which is followed by the main verb 'is' and the preposition 'near' which is followed by the phrase 'the bus stop'.

Our school is near the bus stop. 

Directions: Rearrange the words/phrases to form a meaningful sentence.

(a) the roadside (b) your house (c) on (d) is

  1. bdca

  2. abcd

  3. cdab

  4. abdc

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The subject is 'your house" which is followed by the main verb 'is' and the preposition ‘on’. The phrase 'roadside' comes in the end.

Your house is on the roadside. 

Directions: Find the synonym of the word written in capital letters.

CLOSED

  1. Easy

  2. Open

  3. Sealed

  4. Torn


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Closed’ means 'sealed' or ‘locked’.

Directions: Rearrange the words/phrases to form a meaningful sentence.

(a) a narrow valley (b) flows (c) the river (d) through

  1. abcd

  2. cdab

  3. cbda

  4. abdc

  5. None of these.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The subject is 'the river' which is followed by the main verb 'flows'. It is followed by the preposition ‘through' and then by the phrase 'a narrow valley'.

The river flows through a narrow valley. 

Directions: Find the synonym of the word written in capital letters.

QUICK

  1. Late

  2. Slow

  3. Belated

  4. Fast


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Quick’ means ‘fast’.

Directions: Choose the odd one out from the given set of words.

  1. Missing

  2. Absent

  3. Away

  4. Near

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option (4) is correct because it means 'adjoining' whereas 'away' and 'absent' mean 'missing'.

Directions: Choose the odd one out from the given set of words.

  1. Weak

  2. Able

  3. Gifted

  4. Skilled

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option (1) is correct because it means 'not strong' whereas 'able' and 'gifted' mean 'skilled'.

Directions: Fill I, II, III and IV with P, Q, R and S to make a meaningful story.

Once there lived a merchant who dealt in salt. One day, he went to the town to sell some salt. He loaded his donkey _I. There flowed a stream in their way. When the donkey was crossing the stream, _II. It fell into the water. Some salt dissolved in the water. The load became lighter and the donkey was very happy. The next day, while they were crossing the stream, the donkey _III____ in the water on purpose. The salt melted in the water, the master was very angry. However, he saw through the trick. He wanted to teach him a lesson. He drove it back and loaded it with sponges. The donkey tried the same _IV. The sponges soaked water. The load became heavier. The donkey felt very uncomfortable and helpless.

P. with salt Q. trick again R. sat down S. its foot slipped

  1. PQRS

  2. SRPQ

  3. SRQP

  4. PSRQ

  5. None of these.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"Loaded" suggests (P). "Fell into the water" suggests (S). "In the water” suggests (R) and “saw through the trick" suggests (Q).

Directions: Choose the odd one out from the given set of words.

  1. Sad

  2. Happy

  3. Merry

  4. Joyful

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option (1) is correct because it means ‘unhappy’ whereas 'joyful' and 'merry' mean 'happy'.

Directions: Choose the correct spelling of the word given below.

Garag

  1. Gaurag

  2. Garage

  3. Gairage

  4. Gaurage

  5. None of these.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The correct word is "Garage".

Directions: Choose the correct spelling of the word given below.

Keerfew

  1. Karfew

  2. Carfew

  3. Carefew

  4. Curfew

  5. None of these.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The correct word is 'Curfew'.

Directions: Choose the correct spelling of the word given below.

Brakefast

  1. Breakfast

  2. Brakefeast

  3. Breakfeast

  4. Brakefist

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The correct word is 'Breakfast'.

Directions: Find the synonym of the word written in capital letters.

TIMID

  1. Bold

  2. Fearful

  3. Brave

  4. Fearless

  5. None of these.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Timid' means 'afraid'.

According to Chankaya, ___________ is superior to beauty.

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.

One day, Emperor Chandargupt said to his proficient Prime Minister Chankaya, "O that you had also been beautiful!” Chankaya answered, "Beauty is a mirage. A man is recongnised by his qualities and wisdom and not by his beauty". The Emperor asked, “Is there any example where beauty eclipses qualities?” “There are many such examples," said Chankaya, "First of all, you should lighten your mind by drinking water." Then, he advanced two glasses of water one by one towards the Emperor. The Emperor drank both the glasses of water. "Maharaja! The first glass of water was from the golden pitcher and the second glass of water was from the earthen pot. Which water did you feel was sweet and tasty?" The Emperor said, “The water from the earthen pot was cool and tasty and it gave satisfaction." The Empress present there, said smilingly, "Maharaja! The Prime Minister has answered your question by his deep Knowledge. Of what use is the golden pitcher, the water of which is distasteful? On the other hand, black earthen pot though looks ugly, has a commonwealth of qualities. Its cool water provides satisfaction. Now tell. Which one is better, beauty or quality?"

  1. quality

  2. wealth

  3. health

  4. cleverness

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is mentioned "A man is recongnised by his qualities and wisdom and not by his beauty". So, option 1 is the correct answer. 

Emperor liked the water taken out from the

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.

One day, Emperor Chandargupt said to his proficient Prime Minister Chankaya, "O that you had also been beautiful!” Chankaya answered, "Beauty is a mirage. A man is recongnised by his qualities and wisdom and not by his beauty". The Emperor asked, “Is there any example where beauty eclipses qualities?” “There are many such examples," said Chankaya, "First of all, you should lighten your mind by drinking water." Then, he advanced two glasses of water one by one towards the Emperor. The Emperor drank both the glasses of water. "Maharaja! The first glass of water was from the golden pitcher and the second glass of water was from the earthen pot. Which water did you feel was sweet and tasty?" The Emperor said, “The water from the earthen pot was cool and tasty and it gave satisfaction." The Empress present there, said smilingly, "Maharaja! The Prime Minister has answered your question by his deep Knowledge. Of what use is the golden pitcher, the water of which is distasteful? On the other hand, black earthen pot though looks ugly, has a commonwealth of qualities. Its cool water provides satisfaction. Now tell. Which one is better, beauty or quality?"

  1. golden pitcher

  2. earthen pitcher

  3. tank

  4. Both (1) and (2)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Emperor said, “The water from the earthen pot was cool and tasty and it gave satisfaction."

Chankaya gave the Emperor two glasses of water. From where was the water taken?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.

One day, Emperor Chandargupt said to his proficient Prime Minister Chankaya, "O that you had also been beautiful!” Chankaya answered, "Beauty is a mirage. A man is recongnised by his qualities and wisdom and not by his beauty". The Emperor asked, “Is there any example where beauty eclipses qualities?” “There are many such examples," said Chankaya, "First of all, you should lighten your mind by drinking water." Then, he advanced two glasses of water one by one towards the Emperor. The Emperor drank both the glasses of water. "Maharaja! The first glass of water was from the golden pitcher and the second glass of water was from the earthen pot. Which water did you feel was sweet and tasty?" The Emperor said, “The water from the earthen pot was cool and tasty and it gave satisfaction." The Empress present there, said smilingly, "Maharaja! The Prime Minister has answered your question by his deep Knowledge. Of what use is the golden pitcher, the water of which is distasteful? On the other hand, black earthen pot though looks ugly, has a commonwealth of qualities. Its cool water provides satisfaction. Now tell. Which one is better, beauty or quality?"

  1. One was taken from a bottle and the other was taken from a bucket.

  2. One was taken from a river and the other was taken from a tank.

  3. One was taken from a golden pitcher and the other was taken from a Jug.

  4. One was taken from a golden pitcher and the other was taken from an earthen pitcher.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The passage says, "The first glass of water was from the golden pitcher and the second glass of water was from the earthen pitcher".

What did Chankaya say about beauty?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.

One day, Emperor Chandargupt said to his proficient Prime Minister Chankaya, "O that you had also been beautiful!” Chankaya answered, "Beauty is a mirage. A man is recongnised by his qualities and wisdom and not by his beauty". The Emperor asked, “Is there any example where beauty eclipses qualities?” “There are many such examples," said Chankaya, "First of all, you should lighten your mind by drinking water." Then, he advanced two glasses of water one by one towards the Emperor. The Emperor drank both the glasses of water. "Maharaja! The first glass of water was from the golden pitcher and the second glass of water was from the earthen pot. Which water did you feel was sweet and tasty?" The Emperor said, “The water from the earthen pot was cool and tasty and it gave satisfaction." The Empress present there, said smilingly, "Maharaja! The Prime Minister has answered your question by his deep Knowledge. Of what use is the golden pitcher, the water of which is distasteful? On the other hand, black earthen pot though looks ugly, has a commonwealth of qualities. Its cool water provides satisfaction. Now tell. Which one is better, beauty or quality?"

  1. Beauty is more important than wisdom.

  2. Beauty attracts the people.

  3. Beauty is a mirage.

  4. Beauty is short-lived.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The passage says that Chankaya answered, "Beauty is a mirage".

What did Chankaya say to the Emperor when the Emperor asked him to give an example to prove that qualities excel beauty?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.

One day, Emperor Chandargupt said to his proficient Prime Minister Chankaya, "O that you had also been beautiful!” Chankaya answered, "Beauty is a mirage. A man is recongnised by his qualities and wisdom and not by his beauty". The Emperor asked, “Is there any example where beauty eclipses qualities?” “There are many such examples," said Chankaya, "First of all, you should lighten your mind by drinking water." Then, he advanced two glasses of water one by one towards the Emperor. The Emperor drank both the glasses of water. "Maharaja! The first glass of water was from the golden pitcher and the second glass of water was from the earthen pot. Which water did you feel was sweet and tasty?" The Emperor said, “The water from the earthen pot was cool and tasty and it gave satisfaction." The Empress present there, said smilingly, "Maharaja! The Prime Minister has answered your question by his deep Knowledge. Of what use is the golden pitcher, the water of which is distasteful? On the other hand, black earthen pot though looks ugly, has a commonwealth of qualities. Its cool water provides satisfaction. Now tell. Which one is better, beauty or quality?"

  1. He asked him to take rest for sometime.

  2. He asked him to drink some water.

  3. He asked him to consult the Empress.

  4. He asked him to think himself.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The passage says, "You should lighten your mind by drinking water".

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