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iOEL - IV (SilverZone) Olympiad (Class - 5)

Description: IEOL SilverZone Mock -5
Number of Questions: 50
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Directions: Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows.

The Andaman and Nicobar is a group of islands. It is included in the union territories of India. In 1950, it became a part of India and in 1956, it was declared a union territory. These islands are recognized for their white sand beaches, mangroves and rain forest interiors. The islands are surrounded with coral reef and are popular for scuba diving and water skiing.

The other word used for 'encircled' in passage is ________.

  1. forested

  2. recognized

  3. surrounded

  4. declared

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Surrounded means' encircled'. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

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

The Andaman and Nicobar is a group of islands. It is included in the union territories of India. In 1950, it became a part of India and in 1956, it was declared a union territory. These islands are recognized for their white sand beaches, mangroves and rain forest interiors. The islands are surrounded with coral reef and are popular for scuba diving and water skiing.

The beaches are known for their _______.

  1. rain forest

  2. white sand

  3. mangroves

  4. All of these

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'These islands are recognized for their white sand beaches.'

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

The Andaman and Nicobar is a group of islands. It is included in the union territories of India. In 1950, it became a part of India and in 1956, it was declared a union territory. These islands are recognized for their white sand beaches, mangroves and rain forest interiors. The islands are surrounded with coral reef and are popular for scuba diving and water skiing.

Andaman and Nicobar islands became a union territory of India in ______.

  1. 1950

  2. 1953

  3. 1956

  4. 1947

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'In 1956, it was declared a union territory of India’.

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

The Andaman and Nicobar is a group of islands. It is included in the union territories of India. In 1950, it became a part of India and in 1956, it was declared a union territory. These islands are recognized for their white sand beaches, mangroves and rain forest interiors. The islands are surrounded with coral reef and are popular for scuba diving and water skiing.

The Andaman and Nicobar islands are famous for _______ diving.

  1. water

  2. scuba

  3. snow

  4. pool

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Islands are surrounded with coral reef and are popular for scuba diving.'

Directions: Find the one word substitution for the given sentence/phrase.

Something related with god or goddess

  1. Divine

  2. Super

  3. High

  4. Happiness

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Divine means connected with, coming from, or caused by God or Goddess.

Directions: Find the one word substitution for the given sentence/phrase.

The study of animals

  1. Biology

  2. Botany

  3. Zoology

  4. Astrology

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Zoology is the study of animals.

Directions: A sentence has been divided into four parts as P, Q, R and S. Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence.

P: purse Q: he R: has S: lost his

  1. QRSP

  2. PSRQ

  3. QPRS

  4. RPSQ

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subject (he) + helping verb (has) + main verb (lost) + object (his purse)

Directions: Identify the type of the given noun.

Excitement

  1. Material Noun

  2. Common Noun

  3. Abstract Noun

  4. Collective Noun

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Excitement is a feeling which cannot be physically touched, so it is an abstract noun. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Directions: A sentence has been divided into four parts as P, Q, R and S. Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence.

P: is a kind Q: person R: and humble S: Mr. Sharma

  1. QPRS

  2. RPSQ

  3. SPRQ

  4. PQSR

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Subject (Mr. Sharma) + helping verb (is) + object (a kind and humble person)

Directions: A sentence has been divided into four parts as P, Q, R and S. Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence.

P: washing Q: a washerman R: the clothes S: was

  1. RSPQ

  2. PQSR

  3. SRPQ

  4. QSPR

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subject (a washerman) + helping verb ( was) + main verb ( washing) + object (the clothes)

Directions: A sentence has been divided into four parts as P, Q, R and S. Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence.

P: obey the Q: you R: traffic rules S: should

  1. RSPQ

  2. SRQP

  3. PRQS

  4. QSPR

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subject (You) + helping verb (should) + main verb (obey) + object (the traffic rules)

Directions: Find the one word substitution for the given sentence/phrase.

A person who cannot read or write

  1. Illiteracy

  2. Illiterate

  3. Irritate

  4. Minor

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Illiterate is used for a person who is unable to read or write.

Directions: Find the one word substitution for the given sentence/phrase.

One who in not native to the country

  1. Citizen

  2. Refugee

  3. Foreigner

  4. Traveler

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Foreigner is a person who lives in another country.

Directions: Identify the type of the given noun.

Delhi

  1. Proper Noun

  2. Common Noun

  3. Material Noun

  4. Collective Noun

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delhi is a name of a place, so it is a proper noun. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Directions: Identify the type of the given noun.

Herd

  1. Common Noun

  2. Collective Noun

  3. Proper Noun

  4. Abstract Noun

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Herd is a collection of animals. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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

He does not ______ to anybody.

  1. listened

  2. listening

  3. listens

  4. listen

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

With ‘does’, we need 1st form of the verb, which is 'listen'. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

Directions: Identify the type of the given noun.

Writer

  1. Proper Noun

  2. Collective Noun

  3. Material Noun

  4. Common Noun

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Common nouns are used to name general items. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

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

My uncle _______ to the market yesterday.

  1. go

  2. went

  3. goes

  4. is going

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is in past indefinite tense (yesterday). Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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

She had _______ her assignment before the deadline.

  1. submit

  2. submitted

  3. submits

  4. submitting

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sentence is in the past perfect; hence we need 3rd form of the verb here, which is ‘submitted’. So, option 2 is the correct answer.

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

I will meet you _______ the evening.

  1. on

  2. at

  3. in

  4. from

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'In' is used with ‘evening'. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

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

We have arranged a special party ______ our guests.

  1. to

  2. for

  3. at

  4. of

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

‘For’ is used to indicate that something is done to benefit somebody. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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

You _______ find anyone there now as the meeting is already over.

  1. could not

  2. will not

  3. shall not

  4. should not

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

‘Will not’ is the sentences referring to future tense. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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

You ____ not talk loudly in the library.

  1. will

  2. should

  3. could

  4. must

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Must not' is used for prohibition. So, option 4 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the word which expresses the meaning of the given word.

Cheerful

  1. Gloomy

  2. Beautiful

  3. Miser

  4. Happy

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cheerful means happy. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the word which expresses the meaning of the given word.

Encourage

  1. Promote

  2. Decrease

  3. Weaken

  4. Ignore

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Encourage means to promote or support. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

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

_______ I use your pen please?

  1. Should

  2. Must

  3. Shall

  4. May

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'May' is used to ask for permission. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Abundant

  1. Scarce

  2. Plentiful

  3. Sufficient

  4. Rich

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Scarce means lack of or less. It is opposite of abundant. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Elastic

  1. Rigid

  2. Soft

  3. Flexible

  4. Bendable

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rigid means hard. It is opposite of flexible. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Occupied

  1. Busy

  2. Engrossed

  3. Empty

  4. Employed

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Empty means unoccupied. It is opposite of occupied. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the word which expresses the meaning of the given word.

Faultless

  1. Criminal

  2. Innocent

  3. Corrupt

  4. Immoral

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Faultless means innocent. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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

He is living in a village near ______ Sutlej river.

  1. the

  2. a

  3. an

  4. some

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'The' is used before the names of rivers. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

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

I saw ______ big elephant at the zoo.

  1. a

  2. the

  3. an

  4. few

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'A' is used before nouns starting with a consonant sound. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

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

He borrowed _______ pencil from a student sitting next to him.

  1. an

  2. a

  3. the

  4. single

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'A' is used before singular nouns. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Directions: Identify the type of the sentence given below.

Eat what is healthy and nutritious.

  1. Exclamatory

  2. Imperative

  3. Interrogative

  4. Declarative

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This sentence starts with 1st form of the verb, so it is an imperative sentence. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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

The patient had died before the doctor _______.

  1. comes

  2. came

  3. coming

  4. come

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here, we need a 2nd form of the verb (simple past) because it is a subordinate clause of past perfect tense. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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

My mother received a letter ________ her sister.

  1. from

  2. off

  3. in

  4. to

  5. None of these.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

‘From’ is used to indicate the source. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

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

My family will go to Shimla ______ December.

  1. on

  2. in

  3. at

  4. of

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

With name of months, we use 'in'. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Directions: Identify the type of the sentence given below.

Will you go to meet aunt Mira?

  1. Declarative

  2. Exclamatory

  3. Interrogative

  4. Imperative

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The sentence is presenting a question, so it is an interrogative sentence. Hence, Option 3 is the correct answer.

Directions: Identify the type of the sentence given below.

He is a brave child.

  1. Imperative

  2. Declarative

  3. Interrogative

  4. Exclamatory

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Something about the child has been declared in this sentence. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correctly spelt word.

  1. Mentioned

  2. Mentinoed

  3. Menitioned

  4. Mentioend

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mentioned is the correct word. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correctly spelt word.

  1. Unievrsity

  2. University

  3. Univresity

  4. Univesrity

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

University is the correct word. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Directions: Change the given sentence into an indirect sentence.

He said, “I bought an umbrella.”

  1. He said that I bought an umbrella.

  2. He said that he bought an umbrella.

  3. He said that he had bought an umbrella.

  4. He said that he was bought an umbrella.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'I' will be changed to ‘he’ and past indefinite will be changed into past perfect. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correctly spelt word.

  1. Restuarant

  2. Resturant

  3. Resaturant

  4. Restaurant

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Restaurant is the correct word. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

Directions: Change the voice.

I have eaten all the cookies.

  1. All the cookies were eaten by me.

  2. All the cookies had eaten by me.

  3. All the cookies have been eaten by me.

  4. All the cookies had been eaten by me.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Object becomes subject (All the cookies)+ have + been + past participle (eaten) + by + object (‘I’ changes to  'me').

Directions: Change the given sentence into an indirect sentence.

Urmila said, “I have been reading a book for an hour.”

  1. Urmila said that she had been reading a book for an hour

  2. Urmila said that I have been reading a book for an hour.

  3. Urmila said that she is reading a book for an hour.

  4. Urmila said that she was reading a book for an hour.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'I' will be changed to ‘she’ as per subject and present perfect continuous will be changed to past perfect continuous. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Directions: Change the voice.

He could wash the utensils.

  1. The utensils could be washed by him.

  2. The utensils can washed by him.

  3. The utensils could wash by him.

  4. The utensils was washed by him.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Object becomes subject (The utensils)+ could + be + past participle (washed) + by + object (‘He’ changes into 'him' )

Directions: Change the given sentence into an indirect sentence.

They said, “We will come next Friday.”

  1. They said that we will come next Friday.

  2. They said that they will come next Friday.

  3. They said that they will have come next Friday.

  4. They said that they would come next Friday.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'We' will be changed to ‘they’ as per subject and ‘will’ will be changed to ‘would’. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

Directions: Change the voice.

Anil will make this presentation.

  1. This presentation will be making by Anil.

  2. This presentation will made by Anil.

  3. This presentation will be made by Anil.

  4. This presentation will have made by Anil.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Object becomes subject (This presentation) + will + be + past participle (made) + by + object (Anil).

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

Lost – A Hand Bag A hand bag of one of our staff (I) lost at the playground on 5th October, 2015, annual (II). If anyone has (III) brown coloured bag with (IV)_ Indi-leather, can submit it to the undersigned.

Neha Kaushal

P: sports day Q: found this R: a tag of S: members was

  1. PSRQ

  2. QPSR

  3. RSPQ

  4. SPQR

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option 4 is the correct answer.

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

Swami Vivekananda put stress on spiritual development which was thought (I) of the culture of the country. Indians had been exposed to different cultures due to invasion of the Mongols, the Huns, the Dutch, the Mughals and the Britishers. Several attempts (II) rulers to give the Indians an administration. Thereafter, places of worship became community centers and religion became an (III) culture. There were innovations in religious thinking (IV) popular beliefs in India namely Jainism by Sant Mahavir and Buddhism by the Buddha.

P: important part of the Q: necessary for the development R: which brought two S: were made by the Indian

  1. SRQP

  2. QSPR

  3. PRSQ

  4. RPSQ

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option 2 makes the passage meaningful.

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