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

Description: IEOL Grade V- Silverzone
Number of Questions: 50
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Tags: IEOL Grade V- Silverzone Reading Comprehension One word substitution Sentence Rearrangement Nouns Verbs Prepositions Modals Synonyms Antonyms Articles
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Directions: Read the paragraph and answers the question that follows:

Pushkar is a small town in Ajmer district of Rajasthan. It is located 11 kms from Ajmer. It is famous for its holy lake which is believed to have been created by Lord Brahma. Pushkar has more than 400 temples and 52 Ghats. It is also said that it has the only temple dedicated to Brahma in the world. It is an important pilgrimage place for Hindus. The best time to visit Pushkar is from September to March.

Which of the following makes Pushkar important for Hindus?

  1. Its location

  2. Its temples

  3. 52 Ghats

  4. Its culture

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is improtant for Hindus because of the temples and mainly because of the temple of Lord Brahma.

Directions: Read the paragraph and answers the question that follows:

Pushkar is a small town in Ajmer district of Rajasthan. It is located 11 kms from Ajmer. It is famous for its holy lake which is believed to have been created by Lord Brahma. Pushkar has more than 400 temples and 52 Ghats. It is also said that it has the only temple dedicated to Brahma in the world. It is an important pilgrimage place for Hindus. The best time to visit Pushkar is from September to March.

Which is the most striking feature of Pushkar?

  1. It has as many as 52 Ghats.

  2. It has the only temple of Lord Brahma in the world.

  3. It is located 11 kms from Ajmer.

  4. It has a lake.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is given in the passage "It is also said that it has the only temple dedicated to Brahma in the world" which is clearly the most notable feature of Pushkar.

Directions: Find the one word substitution for the given sentence:

Something that cannot be described.

  1. Indescribable

  2. Insatiable

  3. Inexpressible

  4. Inability

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indescribable is something which cannot be described.

Directions: Find the one word substitution for the given sentence:

A person who eats too much.

  1. Talkative

  2. Obese

  3. Glutton

  4. Maniac

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A person who eats too much is called ‘glutton’. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Directions: Read the paragraph and answers the question that follows:

Pushkar is a small town in Ajmer district of Rajasthan. It is located 11 kms from Ajmer. It is famous for its holy lake which is believed to have been created by Lord Brahma. Pushkar has more than 400 temples and 52 Ghats. It is also said that it has the only temple dedicated to Brahma in the world. It is an important pilgrimage place for Hindus. The best time to visit Pushkar is from September to March.

A holy lake has been created in Pushkar by a

  1. deity

  2. saint

  3. nobleman

  4. goddess

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deity refers to a god or goddess and as per statement ‘...holy lake believed to have been created by Lord Brahma' who is a Hindu God.  

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

P : season Q : he R : likes the S : summer

  1. SRPQ

  2. QRSP

  3. PSRQ

  4. RPSQ

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Subject (He) + verb (likes) + article (the) + object (summer season).

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

P : and delicious Q : was very R : sweet S : the cake

  1. PRQS

  2. RSQP

  3. SRQP

  4. SQRP

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subject (The cake) + helping verb (was) + object (very sweet and delicious).

Directions: Find the one word substitution for the given sentence:

A person who goes on foot.

  1. Jogger

  2. Biker

  3. Pedestrian

  4. Pacer

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A person who goes on foot is called a pedestrian. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Directions: Identify the type of the given noun:

Affection

  1. Abstract Noun

  2. Proper Noun

  3. Common Noun

  4. Collective Noun

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Affection means strong fondness. It is a feeling and cannot be physically touched so, it is an abstract Noun. Hence, option 1 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 : to drink Q : like R : I don’t S : coffee

  1. RQPS

  2. RPQS

  3. SQPR

  4. QRPS

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subject (I) + helping verb (don’t) + verb (like) + infinitive verb (to drink) + object (coffee).

Directions: Identify the type of the given noun:

Milk

  1. Collective Noun

  2. Proper Noun

  3. Common Noun

  4. Material Noun

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Milk is used to make various items. Hence, option 4 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 : graduation Q : I R : last year S : completed my

  1. RQPS

  2. QSPR

  3. PRSQ

  4. SRPQ

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Subject (I) + verb (completed) + determiner (my) + object (graduation last year).

Directions: Identify the type of the given noun:

Barack Obama

  1. Common Noun

  2. Collective Noun

  3. Proper Noun

  4. Abstract Noun

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Barack Obama is a name of a person, the President of the U.S.A. so, it is a proper noun. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Directions: Identify the type of the given noun:

Army

  1. Proper Noun

  2. Collective Noun

  3. Abstract Noun

  4. Material Noun

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Army is a collection of soldiers. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

I came across Julia when I was ____ at the mall.

  1. shopping

  2. shop

  3. shops

  4. shopped

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We need 1st form of verb + ing as, the sentence is in the past continuous tense. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

He ____ slowly and gets late for school every day.

  1. walked

  2. walks

  3. walking

  4. walk

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The tense of the sentence is present indefinite so, we need 1st form of the verb + s, es with he. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

Our home is the best place to ____.

  1. rests

  2. resting

  3. rest

  4. rested

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

We use 1st form of verb without 's/es' after 'to'. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

He ____ everywhere while his brother sleeps at home.

  1. goes

  2. going

  3. gone

  4. go

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sentence is in the present indefinite, so we need 1st form of verb + s/es with 'he'. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition.

Everybody started laughing ____ the joke.

  1. in

  2. at

  3. of

  4. by

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

‘At’ is used to indicate an activity. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Directions: Find the one word substitution for the given sentence:

A grass eating animal.

  1. Carnivorous

  2. Herbivorous

  3. Omnivorous

  4. Parasite

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A grass eating animal is called a herbivorous. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Directions: Read the paragraph and answers the question that follows:

Pushkar is a small town in Ajmer district of Rajasthan. It is located 11 kms from Ajmer. It is famous for its holy lake which is believed to have been created by Lord Brahma. Pushkar has more than 400 temples and 52 Ghats. It is also said that it has the only temple dedicated to Brahma in the world. It is an important pilgrimage place for Hindus. The best time to visit Pushkar is from September to March.

The word used in the given passage for a 'religious journey' is _____.

  1. district

  2. visit

  3. pilgrimage

  4. dedicate

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option 3 is correct answer as, pilgrimage means a religious journey.

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition.

He fell _____ the scooter and got his leg fractured.

  1. off

  2. of

  3. on

  4. in

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

‘Off’ is used to show separation. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correct modal to complete the given sentence.

It's late. You ____ go now.

  1. can

  2. should

  3. may

  4. shall

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We use 'should' to give advice. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition.

Let’s hurry. It is ten minutes ____ five.

  1. by

  2. of

  3. to

  4. on

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here, ‘to’ is used to indicate number of minutes left to a certain hour. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition.

She is ____ leave for 5 days. She will come on 15th November.

  1. on

  2. in

  3. of

  4. at

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

‘On’ is used to indicate a state or process. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correct modal to complete the given sentence.

____ you help me to solve this question?

  1. Should

  2. Must

  3. Could

  4. Shall

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Could' is used to make a polite request. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct article.

He completed his degree last year. Now he is working as ____ engineer.

  1. a

  2. an

  3. the

  4. one

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'An' is used before nouns starting with a vowel sound. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correct modal to complete the given sentence.

It looks fabulous. It ____ have cost a lot.

  1. must

  2. should

  3. could

  4. will

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Must' is used to show certainty. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

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

Tedious

  1. Bright

  2. Lively

  3. Boring

  4. Quick

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tedious means boring. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct article.

I live in a village. ____ village is very neat and clean.

  1. A

  2. An

  3. The

  4. Our

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

When we repeat an object in the next sentence, we use the definite article 'the'. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Choose correct spelling.

  1. Southrne

  2. Southren

  3. Souhtern

  4. Southern

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Southern is the correct spelling. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

Choose correct spelling.

  1. Resources

  2. Resoruces

  3. Resuorces

  4. Resourecs

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Resources is the correct spelling.

Choose correct spelling.

  1. Borrwoed

  2. Borrowed

  3. Borroewd

  4. Bororwed

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Borrowed is correct spelling. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct article.

My father took ____ cup of tea.

  1. a

  2. the

  3. an

  4. some

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Directions: Identify the type of the given sentence:

She was waiting for the train.

  1. Imperative

  2. Interrogative

  3. Declarative

  4. Exclamatory

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sentence is declaring something, so it's a declarative sentence.

Directions: Identify the type of the given sentence:

Drink water from this jar.

  1. Imperative

  2. Affirmative

  3. Exclamatory

  4. Interrogative

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sentence starts with 1st form of verb, so it's an imperative sentence.

Directions: Change the given direct sentence into an indirect sentence.

Shruti told me, “I have been to England.”

  1. Shruti told me that I had been to England.

  2. Shruti told me that she had been to England.

  3. Shruti told me that she has been to England.

  4. Shruti told me that she was been to England.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

After inverted comma ‘I’ is changed into ‘He’ or ‘She’ as per subject and present perfect is changed to past perfect.

Directions: Identify the type of the given sentence:

Do you go for a walk daily?

  1. Imperative

  2. Interrogative

  3. Declarative

  4. Exclamatory

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A question is being asked, so it's an interrogative sentence.

Directions: Change the given direct sentence into an indirect sentence:

He said, “I will buy a new mobile phone.”

  1. He said that he would buy a new mobile phone.

  2. He said that I will buy a new mobile phone.

  3. He said that I shall buy a new mobile phone.

  4. He said that he should buy a new mobile phone.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

After inverted comma ‘I’ is changed into ‘He’ or ‘She’ as per subject and 'will or shall' is changed to 'would'.

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

Foreigner

  1. Citizen

  2. Outsider

  3. Alien

  4. Immigrant

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Citizen means a person native of a country which is opposite to foreigner. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Directions: Change the given direct sentence into an indirect sentence.

She says, “I like to eat vegetables.”

  1. She says that she liked to eat vegetables.

  2. She says that she likes to eat vegetables.

  3. She says that she is liking to eat vegetables.

  4. She says that I like to eat vegetables.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

After inverted comma 'I' is changed into 'he' or 'she' as per subject.

Directions: Change the voice.

I had taken admission in this college.

  1. Admission in this college had been taken by me.

  2. Admission in this college has been taken by me.

  3. Admission in this college have been taken by me.

  4. Admission in this college had taken by me.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Object is changed into subject (Admission in this college) + had + been + verb's 3rd form (taken) + by + object (I).

Directions: Change the voice.

I gave this purse to you.

  1. This purse was given to you by me.

  2. This purse gave to you by me.

  3. This purse was giving to you by me.

  4. This purse had been given to you by me.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Object is changed into subject (This purse) + was + 3rd form of the verb (given) + to you + by + object (me).

Directions: Change the voice.

He was flying a kite.

  1. A kite was flown by him.

  2. A kite is being flown by him.

  3. A kite was flying by him.

  4. A kite was being flown by him.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Object is changed into subject (a kite) + was/were + being + verb's 3rd form (flown) + by + object (him).

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

Renewable energy is a form of energy (i) from sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves and geothermal heat. There are many advantages of using renewable energy. One main (ii) energy is that it is sustainable so, we will never run out of it. The other advantage of renewable energy is that it (iii) waste products, and thus, has minimal impact on the environment. The facilities required to (iv) are less as compared to traditional generators.

P : produces little or no Q : manage renewable energy R : which usually comes S : advantage of this

  1. PRSQ

  2. RSPQ

  3. QSRP

  4. SPRQ

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option 2 is correct.

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

Capture

  1. Release

  2. Seize

  3. Rise

  4. Enhance

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Capture' means to seize. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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

Likely

  1. Certainly

  2. Possibly

  3. Probable

  4. Prospect

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Certainly means surely which is opposite of likely. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

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

Polite

  1. Amiable

  2. Kind

  3. Courteous

  4. Rude

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rude means impolite which is opposite of polite. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

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

Terrific

  1. Awesome

  2. Fearful

  3. Dangerous

  4. Minute

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Terrific means awesome or beautiful. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Directions: Given below is the body of a notice. Fill I, II, III, IV with P, Q, R and S to make a meaningful notice.

Chief Minister's Visit This is to inform everybody that Chief Minister will (i) our school on Monday, 9th November, 2015. Every student is (ii) in the proper school uniform. It is expected from the students to (iii) while he is here. The students are not allowed (iv) on that day. For more information, meet your class in charge.

P : obliged to be Q : maintain discipline R : to take a leave S : pay a visit to

  1. PRQS

  2. QSRP

  3. SPQR

  4. RQPS

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option 3 is correct.

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