iOEL - IX (SilverZone) Olympiad (Class - 8)
Description: Class - 8 Silverzone (mock) | |
Number of Questions: 50 | |
Created by: Ankita Patil | |
Tags: Class - 8 Silverzone (mock) Verbs Error Identification Modals Antonyms Structure Knowledge Parts of speech Reading Comprehension Tenses Change of Voice Prepositions |
Directions: Insert a verb in agreement with its subject.
Parrots __________ the chillies which she had kept on the rooftop to dry.
Directions: Insert a verb in agreement with its subject.
Many people _______ their voices against the corruption that was prevailing in public offices.
Directions: A sentence is divided into four parts. One of the parts contains a grammatical error. Find the part.
Neha is learning her (P)/ lessons heartily because (Q)/ her exams are coming near (R)/ but she wants to perform well (S).
Directions: Insert a verb in agreement with its subject.
She ________ slim since I saw her last.
Directions: Given below is the body of a notice with blanks i, ii, iii and iv. Fill in the blanks with the options provided to make it sensible.
BLOOD DONATION CAMP
Our school is going to i camp in our school hall on 20th November, 2015 under the supervision of Red Cross Society. Blood donation ii_ and a noble step in the service of humanity. Students and teachers willing iii are requested to submit their names to the undersigned by 15th November, 2015. Come and _iv cause. Yakub Secretary Red Cross Society
P: is the greatest donation Q: to donate their blood R: organise a blood donation S: take part in the noble
Directions: A sentence is divided into four parts. One of the parts contains a grammatical error. Find the part.
An eagle is flying (P)/ very high in the (Q)/ sky and before pouncing on its (R)/ prey it never thinks twice (S).
Directions: A sentence is divided into four parts. One of the parts contains a grammatical error. Find the part.
Hundreds of soldiers (P)/ died in the Vietnam War (Q)/ and the result is (R)/ only destruction all around (S).
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the best option.
Fatima: _______ you bring an inkpot for me? Ibadat: Sorry, I _______.
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the best option.
Deera: You _______ take care of your health. Seema: Yes, I _________.
Directions: Give an antonym for the underlined word.
He is ill-famous for his pretentious nature.
A sentence contains a bare infinitive and a subject is implied. This sentence is a/an
Directions: Give an antonym for the underlined word.
I do not want to see that ugly face once again.
Which of the following is an example of a gerund?
Which of the following is an example of a gerund?
Directions: Give an antonym for the underlined word.
Many traditions of the past are now obsolete.
Directions: Give the usage of the word underlined.
I will give these books neither to you nor to your brother.
Directions: Give the usage of the underlined word.
Otters often float on water while relaxing.
Directions: Give the usage of the underlined word.
Prayers are being recited by the people in the church.
Directions: Find out the kind of tense.
Prisoners will get vocational training in jail.
Directions: Find out the kind of tense.
Overweight people often face health problems.
Directions: Change passive voice into active voice.
The fish are caught by the fishermen.
Directions: Find out the kind of tense.
The house was burnt in the fire.
Directions: Change active voice into passive voice.
Will Poonam improve her bad habits?
Directions: Change active voice into passive voice.
Workers are raising slogans against their master.
Directions: Change direct speech into indirect speech.
Sonam said, “Alas! I have lost my tooth in the accident.”
Directions: Change the direct speech into an indirect speech.
Rita said, “Which of these roads leads to Delhi?”
Directions: Fill in the blank with suitable preposition.
He is lying _______ the bed.
Directions: Change direct speech into indirect speech.
The mayor said to the citizens, “Your grievances will be addressed soon.”
Directions: Fill in the blank with suitable preposition.
Has your brother reached _______ home?
Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable determiner.
Her exam is approaching, but she seems to be _______ concerned about it.
Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable conjunction.
Meena was tired ________ she went on working.
Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable determiner.
I did not read ________ horror story.
Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable determiner.
My trousers have __________ pockets.
Directions: Choose the alternative that best replaces the question mark.
Earthquake : Natural :: Mine blast : ?
Directions: Fill in the blanks with suitable homonyms.
He is well- ___, so he will not find any difficulty in earning his ____.
Directions: Given below is the body of a message with blanks i, ii, iii and iv. Fill in the blanks with the options provided to make it meaningful.
Mom, Dad called up to inform that _i on a tour with his boss and would return after a week. He wants you _ii_ twenty-five thousand rupees in iii_ that he can _iv_, if required. Raj
P: to deposit Q: his account so R: he is going away S: withdraw it
Directions: Given below is the body of a letter with blanks i, ii, iii and iv. Fill in the blanks with the options provided to make it meaningful.
Sir, I am a resident of Atam Nagar, and a student of Little Flowers Public School. On 15th November, I was i when I could not trace my bicycle in the school compound. The ii are printed on its back. I am really upset iii. I would be iv if you find my bicycle. Thanking you, XYZ
P: with the loss of Q: very disturbed R: very grateful to you S: initials of my name
Directions: Given below is the body of a paragraph with blanks i, ii, iii and iv. Fill in the blanks with the options provided to make it meaningful.
Games are very important for people of all ages as _i and freshness. Games make one, physically and mentally strong. These days, people _ii_ games. They lead a sedentary lifestyle. Most students and professionals spend their whole day in front of computers. Hence, it becomes _iii__ that everyone participates in games. While playing games, one develops one's personality. Qualities like tolerance, patience and discipline develop when one plays games. Games __iv__ make one ready for facing the challenges of life.
P: hardly get any time to play Q: they provide relaxation R: all the more important S: refresh one's spirit and
Directions: Differentiate the fact from opinions.
Directions: Choose the alternative that is different from the rest.
Directions: Given below is the body of a report with blanks i, ii, iii and iv. Fill in the blanks with the options provided to make it meaningful.
Fourteen Killed in an Accident
Delhi, Nov 16, 2015 Fourteen people, including five women and six i collided with a bus at the Shahdara crossing. The ill-fated bus was returning from a marriage. A truck ii_ with the bus and killed the fourteen people instantly. The injured were iii_ hospital. The police has registered iv and a manhunt is on.
P: admitted to a nearby Q: children died when a truck R: a case against the truck-driver S: carrying goods collided head-on
Directions: Find one word substitution for the given phrase.
A stage of growth between boyhood and youth.
Directions: Find one word substitution for the given phrase.
Drugs that are used to destroy bacteria and other microorganisms
Directions: Fill in the blanks with suitable homonyms.
The _____ purpose of his life is to free his _____ from burden and live a happy and cheerful life.
Directions: Find out the alternative that best describes the underlined idiom.
You cannot convince my father since he is a tough cookie.
Directions: Find out the alternative that best describes the underlined idiom.
It has been a month of Sundays since I saw my best friend.
Maximum number of people in Montreal speak
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Montreal is a famous city in Canada. It lies in the Canadian province of Quebec. As a matter of fact, it is the largest city in Canada and the ninth largest city in North America. Its original name is Ville-Marie or City of Mary. It is named after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill in the heart of the city. It boasts of an estimated population of around 4.1 million. Its land area is about 4,259 square kilometers. The official language of Montreal is French and 56.9% of the population speaks this language, while merely 18.6% people speak English and 19.8% people speak other languages. Montreal is an important centre of commerce, aerospace, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, culture, tourism, gaming, film and world affairs. The climate of the city is varied. Summers are warm and humid. The daily temperature ranges from 26 to 27 degree Celsius in July. The temperatures goes high up to 30 degree Celsius. Winters are cold, snowy, windy and the temperature falls from minus 9 degree Celsius to minus 10.5 degree Celsius in January. Montreal experiences snow storms in between November and March.
Montreal got its name from
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Montreal is a famous city in Canada. It lies in the Canadian province of Quebec. As a matter of fact, it is the largest city in Canada and the ninth largest city in North America. Its original name is Ville-Marie or City of Mary. It is named after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill in the heart of the city. It boasts of an estimated population of around 4.1 million. Its land area is about 4,259 square kilometers. The official language of Montreal is French and 56.9% of the population speaks this language, while merely 18.6% people speak English and 19.8% people speak other languages. Montreal is an important centre of commerce, aerospace, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, culture, tourism, gaming, film and world affairs. The climate of the city is varied. Summers are warm and humid. The daily temperature ranges from 26 to 27 degree Celsius in July. The temperatures goes high up to 30 degree Celsius. Winters are cold, snowy, windy and the temperature falls from minus 9 degree Celsius to minus 10.5 degree Celsius in January. Montreal experiences snow storms in between November and March.
Summers and winters in Montreal are ______ and _________, respectively.
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Montreal is a famous city in Canada. It lies in the Canadian province of Quebec. As a matter of fact, it is the largest city in Canada and the ninth largest city in North America. Its original name is Ville-Marie or City of Mary. It is named after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill in the heart of the city. It boasts of an estimated population of around 4.1 million. Its land area is about 4,259 square kilometers. The official language of Montreal is French and 56.9% of the population speaks this language, while merely 18.6% people speak English and 19.8% people speak other languages. Montreal is an important centre of commerce, aerospace, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, culture, tourism, gaming, film and world affairs. The climate of the city is varied. Summers are warm and humid. The daily temperature ranges from 26 to 27 degree Celsius in July. The temperatures goes high up to 30 degree Celsius. Winters are cold, snowy, windy and the temperature falls from minus 9 degree Celsius to minus 10.5 degree Celsius in January. Montreal experiences snow storms in between November and March.
According to the passage, Montreal is a center of
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Montreal is a famous city in Canada. It lies in the Canadian province of Quebec. As a matter of fact, it is the largest city in Canada and the ninth largest city in North America. Its original name is Ville-Marie or City of Mary. It is named after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill in the heart of the city. It boasts of an estimated population of around 4.1 million. Its land area is about 4,259 square kilometers. The official language of Montreal is French and 56.9% of the population speaks this language, while merely 18.6% people speak English and 19.8% people speak other languages. Montreal is an important centre of commerce, aerospace, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, culture, tourism, gaming, film and world affairs. The climate of the city is varied. Summers are warm and humid. The daily temperature ranges from 26 to 27 degree Celsius in July. The temperatures goes high up to 30 degree Celsius. Winters are cold, snowy, windy and the temperature falls from minus 9 degree Celsius to minus 10.5 degree Celsius in January. Montreal experiences snow storms in between November and March.