CBSE Class 10 English IEO Olympiad MCQs with Answers Set G

WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE

FOR QUESTIONS 1 TO 15, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE.

1. In the finals, I will have to _________ a very strong opponent.
A. turn in
B. break up
C. take on
D. clear away
Answer : C

2. When it gets too hot in the summer, I always _______ the swimming pool.
A. take in
B. bring in
C. let on
D. make for
Answer : D

3. He talked a lot but never __________ the point.
A. got to
B. took too
C. made off
D. put to
Answer : A

4. Three hours __________ to run on the beach.
A. are a great period
B. are really difficult
C. has been tired
D. is a long time
Answer : D

5. By this time tomorrow, I hope we ______ the assignment.
A. will have finished
B. will finished
C. have finished
D. will have finishing
Answer : A

6. If I’d known it was your birthday, I _________ you some flowers.
A. will be buying
B. had bought
C. would have been bought
D. would’ve bought
Answer : D

7. When I arrived at the platform, the train _________ already _______.
A. had, left
B. –, left
C. is, leaving
D. has, left
Answer : A

8. While I _________ the dishes, my father _______ TV.
A. do, watched
B. was doing, was watching
C. did, is watching
D. would do, watched
Answer : B

9. Unless he suddenly _________, he __________ the new champion.
A. falters, will be
B. faltered, will be
C. has faltered, has been
D would falter, would be
Answer : A

10. Try to avoid ______ activity in the evening as it might make getting to sleep difficult.
A. prevalent
B. eminent
C. arduous
D. sceptic
Answer : C

11. The exam had to be _____ at the last minute because the paper got leaked.
A. swapped down
B. swapped in
C. swapped out
D. swapped up
Answer : C

12. It was ______ to announce that we’d won before the end of the match.
A. efficacious
B. presumptuous
C. judicious
D. moderate
Answer : B

13. ________, we didn’t hear the telephone.
A. As we were asleep
B. When we are sleeping
C. Due to asleep
D. Before we have slept
Answer : A

14. Please don’t call between 8:00 pm and 8:30 pm, as we________ dinner then.
A. will be having
B. will had
C. would had
D. were having
Answer : A

15. Do you drive on _____ right or on _____ left in the USA?
A. a/a
B. the/the
C. no article/no article
D. a/the
Answer : B

FOR QUESTIONS 16 TO 20, CHOOSE THE WORD CLOSEST IN MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED WORD(S).

16. A precarious situation
A. casual
B. feasible
C. hazardous
D. inferior
Answer : C

17. In pristine condition
A. vague
B. virulent
C. immaculate
D. poignant
Answer : C

18. A tenable argument
A. rational
B. complacent
C. devious
D. contentious
Answer : A

19. A solemn ritual
A. amazing
B. amusing
C. serious
D. dangerous
Answer : C

20. Skill in using your hands
A. dexterity
B. ethnography
C. hermitage
D. panache
Answer : A

FOR QUESTIONS 21 TO 25, CHOOSE THE PART OF THE SENTENCE THAT HAS AN ERROR.

21. Although we reached his house on time, he was left for the airport.
A. Although we reached
B. his house on time,
C. he was left
D. for the airport.
Answer : C

22. My brother and I will be going to the football semi-final in Paris in the end of July.
A. My brother and I
B. will be going
C. to the football semi-final in Paris
D. in the end of July.
Answer : D

23. The most enjoyable holiday that I’ve ever had was with a rather good friend of me.
A. The most enjoyable holiday that
B. I’ve ever had
C. was with a rather
D good friend of me.
Answer : D

24. Jayati is capable at doing any work without any hesitation at any time.
A. Jayati is capable at
B. doing any work
C. without any hesitation
D. at any time.
Answer : A

25. If I had the opportunity on going to the hills, I would never miss it.
A. If I had the opportunity
B. on going to the hills,
C. I would never
D. miss it.
Answer : B

READING

FOR QUESTIONS 26 TO 32, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.

People form and have formed relationships with others since the beginning of time. But why do people have positive feelings towards some and negative feelings towards other people? In other words, what factors influence the presence or absence of interpersonal attraction?
At the start of most human relationships physical attractiveness is a key factor. Even for animals, physical attractiveness, for example the presence of facial symmetry and a strong body, is consciously or subconsciously used as an indicator of health and the ability to have strong offspring. Interestingly, physical attractiveness is not a good indicator for the longevity of relations. Studies in fact indicate that it is detrimental to maintaining relationships.
A second important factor is proximity. The idea is that people have a penchant for forming relationships with people that are geographically close. People generally like things that are familiar to them. Moreover, the simple fact of an increased frequency of contact, which means more interaction, enhances the chances that a relationship develops. One could even argue that a continuous high frequency of interaction is what constitutes a relationship. However, such a relationship need not necessarily be a positive one, and is clearly proven by examples of toxic relations between neighbours.
A third factor, which is closely linked to proximity, is similarity. This refers to relationship participants having similar characteristics, such as age, education, social class, personality and attitude. Actually, scientists are still not in agreement as to whether people actively seek out people that are like them or whether the fact that they spend most of their social and working life with such people is what leads them to form relationships. Although the latter is more probable, in either case, the old saying that ‘opposites attract’ is not supported by scientific findings.
Finally, there is the reciprocity factor. This, in uncomplicated terms means that people tend to like people who like them. Although scientific evidence for this factor might be difficult to generate, most of us would have seen the start of a relationship between two people after one had been informed that the other person was interested in him/her.
Interpersonal attraction then, perhaps somewhat unfortunately, is influenced by factors over which individuals have only limited control. On the positive side, we have some insight into how to establish and, more importantly, maintain good relationships. Eventually looks will fade. But righteousness and decency are the innate qualities, which will last forever in a sustainable relationship. This is completely in line with the conventional wisdom that ‘beauty is on the inside’ should come as no surprise.

26. Physical attractiveness is ________.
A. fundamental in keeping relationships
B. important for health
C. essential for survival
D. pivotal in starting relationships
Answer : D

27. Why is proximity important in establishing relationships?
A. People enjoy frequent interactions with others.
B. There is a tendency to form relationships with people who are geographically close
C. People tend to build relationships with family.
D. Relations only develop when there is regular contact.
Answer : B

28. The writer believes that people form relationships with people that are similar to them because ___________.
A. they believe such relationships will be successful
B. these are the people they interact with most
C. these people usually like them in return
D. they are attracted to people that have the same employment as them
Answer : B

29. The writer believes that reciprocity is importantin r elationships because ______.
A. people must be interested in their future
B. people are not always aware that someone is interested in them
C. people’s feelings are influenced by how others feel about them
D. people’s feelings are hard to measure
Answer : C

30. Interpersonal attraction is best described as ________.
A. positive feelings people have towards others
B. a relationship between two people
C. the extent to which people are physically attracted to others
D. the feelings that relationships create
Answer : A

31. When in search of a long-lasting relation, the writer recommends ______.
A. looking for a partner who shares familiar characteristics
B. finding someone who is interested in you too
C. looking for a physically attractive partner
D. finding someone with a good character
Answer : D

32. Choose the meaning of the word ‘detrimental’ as used in the passage.
A. Beneficial
B. Important
C. Harmful
D. Safe
Answer : C

FOR QUESTIONS 33 TO 40, READ THE TEXT, AND FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH CORRECT OPTIONS.

When I met Example friend the other day, I was reminded 33 the last time we went to the beach. My mother had said I could borrow her car as long as I promised to look 34 it carefully. As my friend and I drove off, she shouted 35 me from 36 the street to remind me of my promise. I shouted back that of course, I 37 forget. How could I have guessed what 38 next. As I drove through a street that proved too narrow, one of car’s mirrors hit the wall and broke 39 . My mother 40 happy at all.

33. _________
A. at
B. on
C. to
D. of
Answer : D

34. _________
A. after
B. at
C. for
D. to
Answer : A

35. _________
A. to
B. at
C. towards
D. for
Answer : A

36. _________
A. on
B. at
C. across
D. to
Answer : C

37. _________
A. will
B. would not
C. cannot
D. may not
Answer : B

38. _________
A. has happened
B. happens
C. was happening
D. was to happen
Answer : D

39. _________
A. up
B. off
C. over
D. through
Answer : B

40. _________
A. wasn’t being
B. hasn’t been
C. wasn’t going to be
D. won’t
Answer : C

SPOKEN AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION

FOR QUESTIONS 41 TO 43, CHOOSE THE MOST SUITABLE OPTION FOR EACH CONVERSATION.

41. Karan: What time will you finish today?
Surbhi: ______________.
A. I’m not sure yet
B. There is a lot of work
C. I’m very busy
D. I will start later
Answer : A

42. Gina: I often go jogging on Saturdays. 
Akash: ______________
Gina: Swimming, but it’s too cold for that now.
A. Do you like any other sports too?
B. Do you practise with friends?
C. Do you go often?
D. I thought you liked swimming.
Answer : A

43. Jay: With my sister’s nagging, I finally _____ fixing my bike.
Sumit: Well, that’s great.
A. managed to
B. got down to
C. getting to
D. listened to
Answer : B

FOR QUESTIONS 44 AND 45, CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION.

44. Tanu: Rina, my boss knows that I applied for another job. Someone must have let the cat out of the bag.
Tanu means that __________.
A. someone must have told her boss about the application
B. someone must have asked Rina to apply for another job
C. Tanu’s boss must have seen Tanu’s application letter
D. Tanu’s boss must have enquired about Tanu
Answer : A

45. Sheena: I’ve had enough of this drudgery!
Sheena means that _________.
A. she is fed up of the boring and difficult work
B. she has enough routine work
C. she has eaten enough bland food
D. she is keeping enough grudges
Answer : A

ACHIEVERS SECTION

FOR QUESTIONS 46 TO 48, CHOOSE THE CORRECT WORD TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE.

46. The policy is so ________ that even politicians don’t understand it.
A. convoluted
B. destitute
C. flippant
D. amenable
Answer : A

47. If a speech is full of pompous words, it is.
A. abstemious
B. grandiloquent
C. stringent
D. austere
Answer : B

48. A dishonest way of getting what you want is called _________.
A. regatta
B. subterfuge
C. pundit
D. insurrection
Answer : B

49. CHOOSE THE PART OF THE SENTENCE THAT HAS AN ERROR.
My daughter’s friend has read quite some difficult books by her own.
A. My daughter’s friend
B. has read
C. quite some difficult books
D. by her own.
Answer : D

50. CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION.
Tina: What happened to the plans for the picnic this afternoon?
Jaya: _________.
A. They fell through because of the rain
B. They were broken off because of the rain
C. They were written up because of the rain
D. They were put at because of the rain
Answer : A