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Mock IEO - 1 (Class IV)

Description: International English Olympiad Test – I (Grade IV)
Number of Questions: 30
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Tags: International English Olympiad Test – I (Grade IV) Odd Word Out Prefix Sufix Gap Filling Error Identification Reading Comprehension Dialogue Completion
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Directions: Choose the odd one out.

  1. Increase

  2. Raise

  3. Reduce


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Reduce means to decrease or become smaller. Other options mean 'to become larger'.

Directions: Choose the odd one out.

  1. Duke : Duchess

  2. Bride : Bridegroom

  3. Wizard : Princess


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The feminine of duke is duchess, that of bride is bridegroom and that of wizard is witch, and not princess.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct prefix.

His attendance in the class was ___ regular.

  1. ir-

  2. mis-

  3. un-


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Irregular attendance' in the class means he did not come to the class regularly.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct completion of the word.

Books enlight ____ the mind of the reader.

  1. ion

  2. en

  3. ify


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The correct answer 'enlighten', which means to educate or inform.

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

Paint the ____ before painting the walls in the room.

  1. terrace

  2. floor

  3. ceiling


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ceiling is the inner upper surface of a room. Terrace or roof is the flat outer surface on the top of a building. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

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

A puppy is barking in the street. ____ puppy is it?

  1. Whose

  2. Whom

  3. Who


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Whose' is used to indicate that the following noun belongs to or is associated with the person or thing mentioned in the previous clause (puppy in this case). Hence, option 1 is the correct answer. 

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

This fruit is not _____.

  1. audible

  2. edible

  3. enjoyable


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Edible means fit to be eaten, especially by humans. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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

Ram does not believe in God. He is a/an ____.

  1. atheist

  2. worshipper

  3. believer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An atheist is a person who does not believe in God. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

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

He _____ his fault.

  1. accepted

  2. excepted

  3. expected


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Accept means to admit. It makes sense here.

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

My friend is very pretty. She has ____ grey eyes.

  1. biggest

  2. big

  3. bigger


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here, the adjective ‘big’ describes the noun 'eyes'. The word 'bigger' is used for comparison and the word 'biggest' is the superlative degree. So, option 2 is the correct answer.

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

Sita has recently joined the dance classes. She is a ____.

  1. beginner

  2. senior

  3. professional


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beginner means a person who has just started to learn a skill or take part in an activity. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer. 

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

A fire ____ in our neighbourhood last night.

  1. broke in

  2. broke out

  3. broke into


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

‘Broke out’ means 'arose'. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the incorrect sentence.

  1. Mohan is working on a plan.

  2. Mohan worked out a plan.

  3. Mohan was working out at a plan.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The first two options are correct. Option 1 means ‘Mohan is pursuing a plan’, option 2 means ‘Mohan developed a plan’. Option 3 is wrong as preposition ‘at’ does not fit here.

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

The sun gives us light and heat. It is in the centre of ____ Solar System.

  1. my

  2. their

  3. our


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the first statement, there is a use of objective pronoun ‘us’. So, we need to use possessive pronoun ‘our’. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

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

My best friend is Poonam. I ____ her very much.

  1. likes

  2. like

  3. liked


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The statement is in present tense, so we use 'like' with first person 'I'.

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

The children of our locality planted ____ trees on the Earth Day.

  1. much

  2. many

  3. too much


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

‘Much’ is used with uncountable nouns whereas ‘many’ is used with plural countable nouns. ‘Too much’ is again used with uncountable nouns. ‘Trees’ is a countable plural noun. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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

Sohan is in the garden. He _____ the plants.

  1. is watering

  2. waters

  3. has water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first sentence is in the present tense and tells us where Sohan is and the second sentence tells us what he is doing right now. So, option 1 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the incorrect sentence.

  1. I have been living in India since 1970.

  2. I was living in India since 1970.

  3. I had been living in India since 1970.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

When we use perfect continuous tense, the format is has/have (for present)/had (for past) + been + present participle. Option 2 is not following this format and hence, it is incorrect.

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

Rashmi drives a car. She drives ___.

  1. slow

  2. slowly

  3. slower


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We need to use an adverb, which describes the manner of her driving. Option 1 and 3 are incorrect as they are adjectives. So, option 2 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the conversation.

Richa: I need some money. Can I expect any help from you? Harshit: ________

  1. How much do you need?

  2. Everyone needs money.

  3. I do not know.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option 1 is correct as Harshit is asking how much money is required. Accordingly he would be able to tell whether he can help or not. Option 2 does not make sense. Option 3 is also incorrect.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the conversation.

Pam: Is the tiger safari on the route of this bus? Bus conductor: _____

  1. No, please have a seat.

  2. Yes, that will be the third last stop.

  3. I cannot tell exactly.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pam wants to go to tiger safari and asks if the bus stops anywhere near tiger safari. The answer needs to be in yes or no. Option 1 is incorrect as it does not make sense. Option 2 is the correct response. Option 3 is also wrong as the bus conductor is a professional who must know all the routes.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the conversation.

Student: May I come in? I am sorry. I got late as I met with an accident. Teacher: _____

  1. No, you cannot enter the class.

  2. Sure, are you alright?

  3. Yes, you can sit down.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The student met with an accident, so he might be injured or in a trauma. Option 2 is the right answer as the teacher is being sympathetic and asking if he is fine. Option 1 is incorrect as it is a very cold reply and option 3 is not an appropriate response.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the conversation.

Rohan: Weekend is coming. What are your plans? Sam: ____

  1. Yes, I have made a plan.

  2. It was great fun.

  3. I will complete my project.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The question is about weekend plans. Option 1 is inappropriate as Rohan is asking about the plans and yes or no cannot be the answer here. Option 2 is wrong as it is referring to the past while the question is about future (coming weekend). Option 3 tells what Sam will do during the weekend, so it is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the conversation.

Parul: I heard you went to the science museum last week. What did you like the most? Ankit: ____

  1. I hardly remember anything.

  2. I enjoyed eating ice cream with friends.

  3. I was fascinated by the remains of dinosaurs.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The question is about what was the most interesting thing in the museum. Option 3 is the correct answer as it mentions that the species of dinosaur were most fascinating.

Directions: Choose the incorrect sentence.

  1. How do you buckle your shoes?

  2. How did you buckle your shoes?

  3. How you have buckled your shoes?


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In interrogative sentences, the format is verb + subject + additional information. Option 3 is incorrect as it is following the format of simple statement. Other two options are correct. So, option 3 is the correct answer.

Which of the following is not true about asteroids?

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

An asteroid is a large rock in outer space. Some, like Ceres, can be very large, while others are as small as a grain of sand. Due to their smaller size, asteroids do not have enough gravity to pull themselves into the shape of a ball. 
Asteroids are left over materials from the formation of the Solar System. These materials were never incorporated into a planet because of their proximity to Jupiter's strong gravity.
The asteroid belt is divided into an inner belt and an outer belt. The inner belt, which is made up of asteroids that are within 250 million miles (402 million km) of the Sun, contains asteroids that are made of metals.
The outer belt, which includes asteroids 250 million miles (402 million km) beyond the Sun, consists of rocky asteroids. These asteroids appear darker than the asteroids of the inner belt, and are rich in carbon.

  1. They have very strong gravity.

  2. They are of varied sizes.

  3. They are the remains of the Solar System.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is given in the passage, "Asteroids do not have enough gravity…". Option 1 is an opposite statement as given in the passage. Hence, it is the correct answer.

Inner belt and outer belt differ in

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

An asteroid is a large rock in outer space. Some, like Ceres, can be very large, while others are as small as a grain of sand. Due to their smaller size, asteroids do not have enough gravity to pull themselves into the shape of a ball. 
Asteroids are left over materials from the formation of the Solar System. These materials were never incorporated into a planet because of their proximity to Jupiter's strong gravity.
The asteroid belt is divided into an inner belt and an outer belt. The inner belt, which is made up of asteroids that are within 250 million miles (402 million km) of the Sun, contains asteroids that are made of metals.
The outer belt, which includes asteroids 250 million miles (402 million km) beyond the Sun, consists of rocky asteroids. These asteroids appear darker than the asteroids of the inner belt, and are rich in carbon.

  1. richness of carbon

  2. distance from the sun

  3. length and duration


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

They differ in distance from the sun - one is close to sun and the other is at a distance from it.

Joybunny saw a bumblebee coming out of a

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

Joybunny poked his face out of the hole. This was the first time he’d come out of his burrow. His little pink nose twitched as he sniffed the different springtime smells.
As he looked around, Joybunny saw a group of bright yellow daffodils. He hopped closer and noticed something moving about. It began to buzz loudly, scaring the bunny. The black and yellow bumblebee flew out of the daffodil, its wings vibrating up and down. It soon went away. Losing sight of it, Joybunny hopped on.
It didn’t take long before he heard other strange noises. His long, furry ears stood straight up in the air. He hopped towards the stream. The water was flowing over the rocks, making small waterfalls. He stuck his paw into the cold water.
"Quack! Quack! Quack!" Joybunny looked upstream and saw a white duck with an orange beak. It was swimming towards him, followed by three ducklings. They swam right up to him. Joybunny giggled when the duckling dipped its head under the water and pulled out a green leaf. Another duckling came out of the stream. It tried to eat Joybunny’s fur, biting him. "Ouch!" he shouted and hopped away.

  1. tree

  2. flower

  3. bush


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is given in the passage, "The black and yellow bumblebee flew out of the daffodil". Daffodil is a flower.

What did the duckling do that hurt Joybunny?

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

Joybunny poked his face out of the hole. This was the first time he’d come out of his burrow. His little pink nose twitched as he sniffed the different springtime smells.
As he looked around, Joybunny saw a group of bright yellow daffodils. He hopped closer and noticed something moving about. It began to buzz loudly, scaring the bunny. The black and yellow bumblebee flew out of the daffodil, its wings vibrating up and down. It soon went away. Losing sight of it, Joybunny hopped on.
It didn’t take long before he heard other strange noises. His long, furry ears stood straight up in the air. He hopped towards the stream. The water was flowing over the rocks, making small waterfalls. He stuck his paw into the cold water.
"Quack! Quack! Quack!" Joybunny looked upstream and saw a white duck with an orange beak. It was swimming towards him, followed by three ducklings. They swam right up to him. Joybunny giggled when the duckling dipped its head under the water and pulled out a green leaf. Another duckling came out of the stream. It tried to eat Joybunny’s fur, biting him. "Ouch!" he shouted and hopped away.

  1. It sprinkled water.

  2. It bit Joybunny.

  3. Its swaying movement scared Joybunny.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the last line of passage, it is given "It tried to eat Joybunny’s fur...". This shows that he felt pain. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Joybunny is a

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

Joybunny poked his face out of the hole. This was the first time he’d come out of his burrow. His little pink nose twitched as he sniffed the different springtime smells.
As he looked around, Joybunny saw a group of bright yellow daffodils. He hopped closer and noticed something moving about. It began to buzz loudly, scaring the bunny. The black and yellow bumblebee flew out of the daffodil, its wings vibrating up and down. It soon went away. Losing sight of it, Joybunny hopped on.
It didn’t take long before he heard other strange noises. His long, furry ears stood straight up in the air. He hopped towards the stream. The water was flowing over the rocks, making small waterfalls. He stuck his paw into the cold water.
"Quack! Quack! Quack!" Joybunny looked upstream and saw a white duck with an orange beak. It was swimming towards him, followed by three ducklings. They swam right up to him. Joybunny giggled when the duckling dipped its head under the water and pulled out a green leaf. Another duckling came out of the stream. It tried to eat Joybunny’s fur, biting him. "Ouch!" he shouted and hopped away.

  1. bird

  2. puppy

  3. rabbit


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A bunny is a rabbit specially a young one. Moreover rabbits live in a burrow.

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