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Mock IEO - 2 (Class - III)

Description: International English Olympiad Test – II (Grade - III)
Number of Questions: 30
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Tags: International English Olympiad Test – II (Grade - III) Odd Word Out Word Analogy Gap Filling Reading Comprehension Dialogue Completion
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Directions: Choose the odd one out.

  1. Cat : Meow

  2. Pig : Grunt

  3. Dog : Quack


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dogs do not quack, but bark. Ducks quack. Hence, option 3 is the odd one out.

Directions: Choose the odd one out.

  1. Employees : Organisation

  2. Sharks : Fish

  3. Books : Library


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Employees work in an organisation. Books are found in the library. Sharks are found in ocean. Hence, option 2 is the odd one out.

Directions: Fill in the blank based on the relationship between the given words.

Drought : Flood
Courageous : Cowardly Skinny : ____

  1. Obese

  2. Lean

  3. Thin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The relationship is that of antonyms. Lean and thin are synonyms of skinny.

Directions: Fill in the blank based on the relationship between the given words.

Officer : Office Lifeguard : Beach Pilot : ____

  1. Airplane

  2. Anchor

  3. Harbour


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The latter is the place where the former works.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

A ______ is used to measure temperature.

  1. stethoscope

  2. thermometer

  3. needle


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An instrument used for measuring temperature, especially body temperature, is a thermometer.

Directions: Fill in the blank based on the relationship between the given words.

Water : Ocean Numerals : Mathematics Calcium : ____

  1. Skin

  2. Vitamins

  3. Bones


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The latter consists of the former.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

A moving stairway consisting of steps is known as an ______.

  1. elevator

  2. escalator

  3. lift


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A moving stairway is known as an escalator.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

Fable is a short story ____ is used to teach a moral, often with animals as characters.

  1. who

  2. whom

  3. that


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here, we are referring to a story which is a ‘thing’ and for things, we use relative pronoun ‘that’. 'Who' and 'whom' are used for people.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

Sita climbed the stairs ____.

  1. quickly

  2. fastly

  3. runningly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The correct adverb is 'quickly'. Hence, option 1 is correct. 'Fastly' and 'runningly' are incorrect words.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

Philatelist is a person ____ studies or collects stamps.

  1. which

  2. whose

  3. who


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here, we are talking about a person, so we use relative pronoun ’who’. ‘Which’ is used for things and ‘whose’ represents ownership.

Directions: Complete the following proverb by filling in the blank.

A stitch in time ____.

  1. saves nine

  2. keeps you in line

  3. tells you all


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The correct proverb is 'A stitch in time saves nine'. It means that if you sort out a problem immediately it may save extra work later. 

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

Success comes to those who never give ____ hard work.

  1. over

  2. up

  3. off


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option 2 is correct. ‘Give up’ means to quit or stop doing something. Here, it means ‘to become successful, never stop doing hard work’.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blanks.

There is a____ behind the bushes. Do not stand _____.

  1. hare, here

  2. hear, heer

  3. here,hear


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Hare' refers to an animal and 'here' refers to a place. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blanks.

The core of a pencil is made of _. A good leader can _ a nation to great heights.

  1. led, leading

  2. lead, lead

  3. leading, lead


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Lead' is used both as a verb and as a noun. In the 1st blank, lead is used as a noun, which means a long thin stick of graphite used in a pencil for writing or drawing. In the 2nd blank, lead is used as a verb, which means to show the way or guide. So, option 2 is the correct answer. 

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

We were driving on the highway and all of a sudden, we ran ____ of fuel.

  1. out

  2. through

  3. up


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

‘Ran out of’ means finished (gas here).

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blanks.

The teacher sent me to the _. He is a man of _.

  1. principals, principle

  2. principle, principal

  3. principal, principle


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Principal' means a chief or head (of school or educational institution) and 'principle' means a rule or standard, especially of good behaviour. So, option 3 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blanks.

The act of causing anger or resentment is ____ while the act of protecting against danger is ____.

  1. offence, defence

  2. pretend, offend

  3. defence, pretend


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The act of causing anger or resentment is 'offence' while the act of protecting against danger is 'defence'. 'Pretend' means to give false appearance.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

These are his candies. ____ are mine.

  1. That

  2. This

  3. Those


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'These' refers to specific persons or things close at hand or being experienced. 'Those' refers to the more distant things.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

Everyone must bring ____ own gift.

  1. their

  2. his

  3. our


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The pronoun 'everyone' is treated as singular. It means that a possessive pronoun referring to this singular pronoun must also be singular. Therefore, the correct option is ‘his’.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

Rohit was ____ all night.

  1. up

  2. on

  3. in


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rohit was 'up' all night. It means that Rohit was awake the whole night and did not sleep at all.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the conversation.

Cashier at the store: Your total bill is of Rs. 1000. Would you like to pay by cash or by card? Customer: ____

  1. I will pay by credit card.

  2. I’m not carrying anything.

  3. I need to check my account balance.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The statement is whether the customer wants to pay by cash or by card. The answer would be either cash or card.  Option 1 is the correct answer, which says that the customer will pay by card.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the conversation.

Enquiry: Good morning. How can I help you? Customer: I need to deposit some cash. Which counter should I go to? Enquiry: ____

  1. I am afraid I cannot help you.

  2. Please go to the third counter on the right side.

  3. Please fill the form.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The customer is asking about the counter to make a deposit. The person at enquiry is supposed to know that and cannot say that he cannot help. So, option 1 is wrong. The question is about the location and not how to deposit cash. So, option 3 is incorrect. Option 2 is the only correct answer.

The Inter-urban Express Coach is the name of a transportation system operating between

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

Milan, the East Coast agent of the Inter-urban Express Coach, leaned over the counter of the express office and shook his fist. Mr. Gaikward, angry and red, stood on the other side of the counter, trembling with rage. The argument had been long and heated, and at last Mr. Gaikward had talked himself speechless. The cause of the trouble stood on the counter between the two men. It was a soapbox, across the top of which were nailed a number of strips, forming a rough, but serviceable cage. In it, two spotted guinea pigs were greedily eating lettuce leaves.
“Do as you like, then!” shouted Milan, “pay for them and take them, or don’t pay for them and leave them be. Rules are rules, Mister Gaikward, and Milan is not going to be called down for breaking of them.”

 

  1. rural areas

  2. cities

  3. countries


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The word 'urban' refers to cities. Hence, 'inter-urban' means transportation system operating between two or more cities.

What was the reason for the argument?

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

Milan, the East Coast agent of the Inter-urban Express Coach, leaned over the counter of the express office and shook his fist. Mr. Gaikward, angry and red, stood on the other side of the counter, trembling with rage. The argument had been long and heated, and at last Mr. Gaikward had talked himself speechless. The cause of the trouble stood on the counter between the two men. It was a soapbox, across the top of which were nailed a number of strips, forming a rough, but serviceable cage. In it, two spotted guinea pigs were greedily eating lettuce leaves.
“Do as you like, then!” shouted Milan, “pay for them and take them, or don’t pay for them and leave them be. Rules are rules, Mister Gaikward, and Milan is not going to be called down for breaking of them.”

 

  1. A box

  2. Guinea pigs

  3. Lettuce leaves


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The reason of the argument was guinea pigs.

How many siblings did Pearcy have?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.
                                 
“Father, I’m going to build a boat.”
“Build a boat! You couldn’t build a boat!”
There was no conviction in the father’s tone.
Puresh Roy, who was satisfied with himself, with all his possessions, and, above all, with his only son, in his heart believed that his son could do anything, just as he believed that he himself could do anything. Pearcy looked like his father. He had the same bright blue eyes, the same sharp nose, the same determined mouth. They both had a quick, eager way of speaking. “What is your plan?” asked Pearcy’s father. “Well, I’m going to build a boat in the barn. I’ll get some wood over at the sawmill. I saw some over there, which looked just right.”
“What kind of a boat?”
“No flat-bottomed punt, I tell you! I want one that will sail. I’ll build her with a keel and a rudder.”
“Have you made a sketch of it?”
“No, only in my own mind.”
“You want a carefully drawn sketch of it. I’ll help you.”

  1. Two

  2. One

  3. None


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pearcy was the only son of his father. This means he had no siblings (brothers or sisters).

Did Pearcy’s father believe that his son could build a boat?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.
                                 
“Father, I’m going to build a boat.”
“Build a boat! You couldn’t build a boat!”
There was no conviction in the father’s tone.
Puresh Roy, who was satisfied with himself, with all his possessions, and, above all, with his only son, in his heart believed that his son could do anything, just as he believed that he himself could do anything. Pearcy looked like his father. He had the same bright blue eyes, the same sharp nose, the same determined mouth. They both had a quick, eager way of speaking. “What is your plan?” asked Pearcy’s father. “Well, I’m going to build a boat in the barn. I’ll get some wood over at the sawmill. I saw some over there, which looked just right.”
“What kind of a boat?”
“No flat-bottomed punt, I tell you! I want one that will sail. I’ll build her with a keel and a rudder.”
“Have you made a sketch of it?”
“No, only in my own mind.”
“You want a carefully drawn sketch of it. I’ll help you.”

  1. No, because Pearcy was not determined.

  2. No, because Pearcy was lazy.

  3. Yes, he believed he could do anything.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pearcy’s father believed that his son could do anything.

Who was going to assist Pearcy in making the boat?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.
                                 
“Father, I’m going to build a boat.”
“Build a boat! You couldn’t build a boat!”
There was no conviction in the father’s tone.
Puresh Roy, who was satisfied with himself, with all his possessions, and, above all, with his only son, in his heart believed that his son could do anything, just as he believed that he himself could do anything. Pearcy looked like his father. He had the same bright blue eyes, the same sharp nose, the same determined mouth. They both had a quick, eager way of speaking. “What is your plan?” asked Pearcy’s father. “Well, I’m going to build a boat in the barn. I’ll get some wood over at the sawmill. I saw some over there, which looked just right.”
“What kind of a boat?”
“No flat-bottomed punt, I tell you! I want one that will sail. I’ll build her with a keel and a rudder.”
“Have you made a sketch of it?”
“No, only in my own mind.”
“You want a carefully drawn sketch of it. I’ll help you.”

  1. His mother

  2. His father

  3. His friends


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

His father was going to assist him.

After reading the passage, we know that Milan is

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

Milan, the East Coast agent of the Inter-urban Express Coach, leaned over the counter of the express office and shook his fist. Mr. Gaikward, angry and red, stood on the other side of the counter, trembling with rage. The argument had been long and heated, and at last Mr. Gaikward had talked himself speechless. The cause of the trouble stood on the counter between the two men. It was a soapbox, across the top of which were nailed a number of strips, forming a rough, but serviceable cage. In it, two spotted guinea pigs were greedily eating lettuce leaves.
“Do as you like, then!” shouted Milan, “pay for them and take them, or don’t pay for them and leave them be. Rules are rules, Mister Gaikward, and Milan is not going to be called down for breaking of them.”

 

  1. greedy

  2. hardworking

  3. dutiful


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The line 'Rules are rules, Mister Gaikward, and Milan is not going to be called down for breaking of them' suggests the answer. 

Pearcy was going to build a

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.
                                 
“Father, I’m going to build a boat.”
“Build a boat! You couldn’t build a boat!”
There was no conviction in the father’s tone.
Puresh Roy, who was satisfied with himself, with all his possessions, and, above all, with his only son, in his heart believed that his son could do anything, just as he believed that he himself could do anything. Pearcy looked like his father. He had the same bright blue eyes, the same sharp nose, the same determined mouth. They both had a quick, eager way of speaking. “What is your plan?” asked Pearcy’s father. “Well, I’m going to build a boat in the barn. I’ll get some wood over at the sawmill. I saw some over there, which looked just right.”
“What kind of a boat?”
“No flat-bottomed punt, I tell you! I want one that will sail. I’ll build her with a keel and a rudder.”
“Have you made a sketch of it?”
“No, only in my own mind.”
“You want a carefully drawn sketch of it. I’ll help you.”

  1. fancy ship, just for a showpiece

  2. punt boat with flat bottom

  3. boat that could sail


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pearcy wanted to build a boat with keel and rudders, which would sail.

What was the condition of the box?

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

Milan, the East Coast agent of the Inter-urban Express Coach, leaned over the counter of the express office and shook his fist. Mr. Gaikward, angry and red, stood on the other side of the counter, trembling with rage. The argument had been long and heated, and at last Mr. Gaikward had talked himself speechless. The cause of the trouble stood on the counter between the two men. It was a soapbox, across the top of which were nailed a number of strips, forming a rough, but serviceable cage. In it, two spotted guinea pigs were greedily eating lettuce leaves.
“Do as you like, then!” shouted Milan, “pay for them and take them, or don’t pay for them and leave them be. Rules are rules, Mister Gaikward, and Milan is not going to be called down for breaking of them.”

 

  1. It was rough.

  2. It was smooth.

  3. It was very elegant.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Soapbox means a rugged box (usually made of wood) used for shipping.

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