CBSE Class 7 English IEO Olympiad MCQs with Answers Set B

WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE

FOR QUESTIONS 1 TO 5, CHOOSE THE BEST WORD TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE.

1. I asked _________, if anyone had seen my wallet in class.
A. around
B. on
C. above
D. over
Answer : A

2. Benny picked _________ his mother’s birthday card after spending hours in the shop.
A. up
B. down
C. out
D. off
Answer : C

3. _________ snakes are dangerous.
A. Not much
B. Very few
C. Considerable amount
D. Enough
Answer : B

4. My sister is a _________ cook than my mother.
A. good
B. well
C. best
D. better
Answer : D

5. The girl broke _________, when the police arrested her brother.
A. in
B. down
C. to
D. off
Answer : B

FOR QUESTIONS 6 AND 7, CHOOSE THE BEST WORD FROM THE GIVEN OPTIONS.

6. She was in absolute _________ after the operation.
A. agony
B. pain
C. worry
D. trauma
Answer : A

7. She was _________ and felt utter loathing for the violence shown in the movie.
A. attracted
B. enchanted
C. hateful
D. repulsed
Answer : D

FOR QUESTIONS 8 AND 9, CHOOSE THEAPPRO PRIATE IDIOM.

8. My baby brother is a _________ and is always irritating me.
A. pain in the neck
B. agony in my stomach
C. headache
D. wet blanket
Answer : A

9. She needs to attend anger management classes, as she gets angry at the _________.
A. on a whim
B. at all odds
C. drop of a hat
D. event of
Answer : C

FOR QUESTIONS 10 TO 12, CHOOSE THE PART OF THE SENTENCE THAT HAS AN ERROR .

10.
A. Oprah Winfrey
B. is an intelligent
C. and bright woman
D. with heart of gold.
Answer : D

11.
A. Last year’s
B. black trousers
C. is too tight
D. for me.
Answer : C

12.
A. My sister
B. is studying
C. for two hours
D. now.
Answer : B

FOR QUESTIONS 13 TO 17, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE.

13. Her parents _________ in her a love for reading.
A. installed
B. instilled
C. inspired
D. impressed
Answer : B

14. This was his _________ monthly appointment with the dentist.
A. frequent
B. regularly
C. usually
D. routine
Answer : D

15. His mother _________ , him that things would become better.
A. reassure
B. to reassure
C. is reassuring
D. reassured
Answer : D

16. She was _________ , when her son was not able to speak, like the other children.
A. happy
B. worried
C. anxiously
D. cut throat
Answer : B

17. The child flopped down _________ on the floor, amongst the toys.
A. silently
B. raggedly
C. slowly
D. clumsily
Answer : D

FOR QUESTIONS 18 TO 21, MATCH THE SENTENCES WITH THE WORDS BELOW.

18. “Dare you answer back to me like that?”_________
Answer : A

19. “Silence please, hospital ahead.”_________
Answer : C

20. “Would you mind lending me your jacket for the evening?”_________
Answer : B

21. “Do you think footballers are paid, way too much?”_________

Answer : D

FOR QUESTIONS 22 AND 23, HOW MANY WORDS ARE MISSPELT IN THE SENTENCES GIVEN BELOW ?

22. She wondered aloud, ‘What is the secret to sucess in competetive exams?’
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 0
Answer : B

23. The couple said that their marriege has been a success because of the sacrifices maid by them.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 0
Answer : B

FOR QUESTIONS 24 TO 27, CHOOSE THE RIGHT ANSWER TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCE .

24. The bird looked pretty _________ for this part of the countryside. No one had seen such a bird in decades.
A. habitual
B. unusual
C. gaudy
D. awkward
Answer : B

25. He decided to _________ his brother a flying lesson for his twenty-first birthday.
A. gift
B. gift away
C. gift to
D. gift off
Answer : A

26. Teacher: ‘People have great _________ in their accomplishments.’
A. honor
B. haughtiness
C. pride
D. prudence
Answer : C

27. The doctors were unable to _________ what was wrong with the baby, even after a battery of tests.
A. diagnose
B. symptoms
C. prognosis
D. find about
Answer : A

READING

FOR QUESTIONS 28 TO 33, READ THE PAssage AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW

The children of today have a host of information and knowledge sources. In fact, they have so many choices at their fingertips, that it can be quite daunting. In comparison to the present, childhood for their parents was different. They would go to libraries or refer to encyclopedias to gather information. They would also tend to look up to the elders around them for knowledge and guidance. This ensured that they were far more active and social.
Today’s children have to be sweet-talked into going outdoors, whereas for their parents, the beach, the parks, the forests meant fun and adventure. Nowadays, children are more likely to remain indoors, with their laptops and video games for company. This can be detrimental to their health, and in the long run, lead to a lot of health concerns. This has been time and again told by health specialists. All in all, the children of today need to be more active.

28. According to the passage, the children of today have _________ information and knowledge sources.
A. enough of
B. quite few
C. plenty of
D. a variety of
Answer : D

29. Which word in the passage means ‘to convince persuasively’?
A. Time and again
B. To sweet-talk
C. To source
D. To ask
Answer : B

30. As stated in the passage, the outdoors meant great ,_________ in the times of their parents.
A. fun and excitement
B. boredom
C. voyage
D. expedition
Answer : A

31. Why would their parent’s generation look up to their elders?
A. For more information
B. For support and leadership
C. For knowledge and direction
D. For more insights
Answer : C

32. According to the passage, which of the following sentences is true?
A. Children must mix outdoors and indoor games.
B. Children in order to be healthy need to be active.
C. Children who are active do better at school.
D. Parents need to be more active to be the right role model.
Answer : B

33. The word ‘detrimental’ as used in the passage can be replaced by _________.
A. harmless
B. beneficial
C. damaging
D. disturbance
Answer : C

FOR QUESTIONS 34 TO 39, READ THE PAssage AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.

The latest statistics show that more and more students are opting to go to university, than ever before. Universities are gearing up to offer more courses, that are suited to the modern world. Surprisingly more and more women and people from deprived communities are attending university, in order to better their career prospects.
Most students, who are at university, claim it to be the most transformational event of their life. Well-qualified students get excellent campus placements, and have a sure shot life of success waiting ahead for them.
The availability of scholarships has greatly helped students from low-income backgrounds to pursue their university dreams. Overall, there has been an 8% increase in student enrolment seen throughout the globe.

34. The author feels that the latest facts show a / an_________ in university enrolment.
A. slow downslide
B. significant decline
C. escalation
D. deterioration
Answer : C

35. The author feels that the availability of _________ has spurred university enrolments.
A. dreams
B. grants
C. installments
D. hopes
Answer : B

36. The author’s opinion is that more students are attending university because of _________.
A. their love for learning
B. the new courses being offered
C. guaranteed success in life
D. being able to make friends
Answer : C

37. According to the author, increasing number of _________ are attending universities to better their future prospects.
A. women and students from deprived communities
B. women and students from deprived countries
C. women and men from communities
D. women and men from countries
Answer : A

38. What does the author say about the overall enrolment?
A. Women are responsible for the increase.
B. Students get seats, so the increase.
C. It has increased all over the globe.
D. Transformational to students.
Answer : C

39. What does the author feel, about the impact of a university education?
1. It propels students to a better future.
2. It is the best thing in the world.
3. It is a transformational event.
4. It is a celebratory event.
A. 1 and 3
B. 1 and 4
C. 2 and 4
D. 3 and 4
Answer : A

SPOKEN AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION

FOR QUESTIONS 40 TO 45, CHOOSE THE BEST POLITE OPTION FOR THE GIVEN SITUATIONS.

40. Sarah: ‘Is this Dr. Watt’s office?’
Receptionist:_________ ‘ ’
A. Look at the board (smiles).
B. Yes. It is!
C. Sorry, the doctor is very busy today.
D. Why are you asking me this?
Answer : B

41. Visitor: ‘What time does the flight from London arrive?’
Airline crew: _________ ‘ .’
A. Absolutely late it is today
B. No way is it ever on time
C. Wait for the announcement like the others
D. Wait a moment please, I’ll find that out for you
Answer : D

42. Amanda: ‘Hi, Nick, how are you?’
Nick: _________‘ ’
A. I’m fine. Thanks for asking.
B. I’m fine with my family.
C. Amanda, How are you?
D. Dear, I’m fine too!
Answer : A

43. Shopper: ‘Do you have the same sized shirt in dark blue?’
Shop assistant: _________‘ ’
A. If you’ll just waiting for a moment.
B. Could you just wait along with the others?
C. Could you please wait for a moment while I check the stock?
D. I need some time, wait for your turn.
Answer : C

44. Speaker 1: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for attending the meeting. This year has been a tremendously successful one for the company.’
Speaker 2: _________‘ .’
A. I fully agree to you
B. I think the same too
C. I’m fully agreeable
D. I second that
Answer : D

45. Andy: ‘Could I speak to Mr. Smith please?’
Bill: _________‘ ’
A. Let me please check him and availability.
B. Cheers! He is in his cabin. Wait!
C. He’s gone out and not in his seat.
D. Let me please check whether he is available
Answer : D

ACHIEVERS SECTION

46. Choose the part of the sentence that has an error .
A. She struggle
B. through the most
C. difficult times
D. to be able to go to school.
Answer : A

FOR QUESTIONS 47 AND 48, CHOOSE THE BEST WORD/PHRASE TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE.

47. The teacher _________ the class on their decision to get lesser home assignments.
A. let
B. went
C. saw
D. backed
Answer : D

48. If you heat ice, it _________.
A. melts
B. would melt
C. be melting
D. melt
Answer : A

FOR QUESTIONS 49 AND 50, CHOOSE THE BEST POLITE OPTION FOR THE GIVEN SITUATIONS.

49. Your mother asked you to complete your homework yesterday. You did not do it, while your friend did it and got a good remark from the teacher. What will you say to your classmate who has completed hers?
A. How I wish, the homework was easy.
B. I know the homework for tomorrow.
C. Most of us like doing homework on weekdays.
D. I wish I’d listened to mom and done the homework.
Answer : D

50. Rajni: ‘Hi Susan, let’s go watch a movie, this evening.’
Susan: ‘_________ ’
A. That’s a good idea!
B. Fine, thank you.
C. Are you fine?
D. I’m not in favour of that.
Answer : A