CBSE Class 9 English IEO Olympiad MCQs with Answers Set E

WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE

FOR QUESTIONS 1 TO 21, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE.

1. The government is planning to kill more than 1500 kangaroos as they have a __________ effect on the environment.
A. decreasing
B. devastating
C. deriding
D. deifying
Answer : B

2. The announcement was made as part of __________ measures to control air pollution.
A. inconspicuous
B. moderate
C. stringent
D. statute
Answer : C

3. The grandparents became __________ when they were presented with a framed picture of their wedding.
A. nostalgic
B. petrified
C. extrinsic
D. disparate
Answer : A

4. Ritu and Meena brought all the __________ they needed for the camping trip.
A. gait
B. gear
C. plait
D. jack
Answer : B

5. The lawyer said the contract is __________. It cannot be broken.
A. holding
B. fastening
C. trying
D. binding
Answer : D

6. They say it is an accident ______ area with an average of twenty accidents in a year.
A. proven
B. prone
C. prevention
D. driven
Answer : B

7. Rajesh is always asking questions. One day, his __________ will land him in trouble.
A. ability
B. felicity
C. calamity
D. curiosity
Answer : D

8. The municipal office announced that Ram Nagar will have to put __________ with water shortage for a few more weeks.
A. in
B. up
C. on
D. out
Answer : B

9. The dog who __________ the missing child was given a gold medal.
A. looks for
B. found
C. prevailed
D. seeks
Answer : B

10. If you __________ a veterinary doctor, I can bring my dogs to you.
A. become
B. were
C. can be
D. came to be
Answer : A

11. While the kids __________ in the pool, we __________ on the bench.
A. were swimming, chatting
B. swam, chat
C. were swimming, sat chatting
D. be swimming, were chatting
Answer : C

12. __________we are working, we are happy and healthy.
A. As far as
B. As long as
C. Instead
D. Nevertheless
Answer : B

13. The young boy was __________ off with a strong warning not to steal again.
A. called
B. let
C. set
D. send
Answer : B

14. We __________ for two hours before Vibha came back from school.
A. waited
B. had been waiting
C. should have waited
D. had waited
Answer : B

15. H is habits are very similar __________ mine.
A. of
B. to
C. for
D. from
Answer : B

16. When I come home from school, my dog __________ at the door, waiting for me.
A. would have been sitting
B. has been sitting
C. will be sitting
D. will have sitting
Answer : C

READING

17. Since we moved here, she __________ not __________ to the gym.
A. was, been going
B. has, going
C. was, gone
D. has, gone
Answer : D

18. The lie detector __________ to find out if the servant __________ the truth in his statement.
A. is being used, tell
B. will be taken, telling
C. was used, had told
D. was employed, tells
Answer : C

19. Rachna gave to __________ everyone’s request and sang a song.
A. on
B. off
C. up
D. in
Answer : D

20. Roy __________ two books this year with a new publisher.
A. got along
B. brought out
C. brought up
D. drew on
Answer : B

21. __________ without too much planning, you can discover new places.
A. You can move
B. After leading
C. Try going to
D. If you travel
Answer : D

READING

FOR QUESTIONS 22 TO 28, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW .

Stories of inspiration about people who have achieved great things even when they faced adversity are remarkable. They tell us that no matter what personal difficulty or sorrow we may be facing, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. It is impossible to imagine a world without hope. It is also difficult to imagine a world where others have not experienced pain and yet, overcome them. Walt Disney worked as a lerk in a dingy basement office but went on to establish the successful Walt Disney Inc.; Steve Jobs quit university before he founded Apple Inc. and Beethoven produced beautiful symphonies despite his deafness. they faced numerous rejections yet refused to listen to the discouraging things people said. Such stories have inspired millions through the ages and helped them overcome their own shortcomings. They give people strength to believe that despite all odds, they could accomplish great things.
Sometimes, in our efforts to look beyond our troubles and shortcomings, all we need is a little support from family and friends.
We just need to be told that all things are possible if we try hard and do not lose hope. Often success is lurking around the corner and if we are persistent, we find it at the end of our worst nightmares. We may have to endure suffering, put up with failure and ridicule, but if we remain patient and continue our efforts, we are bound to succeed. Only when we have practised enough, do we arrive at a stage when we are in a position to perform well. The aim of practice is not to develop an attitude of complacence in man that he may learn to exist peacefully. On the other hand, practice should teach a person to accept suffering and trial and learn to move beyond the mundane. It is only through adversity that any person has ever achieved greatness.
One of the simplest lessons to learn about facing difficulty is to learn to accept life.
Most often, in children’s story books and through our parents we see only part of the truth. We learn that life is about goodness and success. We are not told that we have to face failure and sometimes we stumble and fall down. We are not assured that it is not the result that is important but our efforts to make the best of things that make us successful. A person who is able to accept failure and work hard to improve his mistakes is one who is able to make the best of opportunities. Such a person writes his own success story and becomes an inspiration for many.
 

22. What do inspirational stories tell us?
That we should _____________.
A. learn from other people’s struggles
B. try to achieve simple things
C. know that problems are remarkable
D. never give up chances
Answer : A

23. The phrase ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ means that _____________.
A. tough people always win
B. difficult times come to an end
C. it is the end of one’s life
D. life is like a journey
Answer : B

24. Why are stories of Walt Disney, Steve Jobs and Beethoven relevant?
They tell us that _____________.
A. one should listen to others
B. we may get lucky like them
C. one should continue to work hard
D. life always remains simple
Answer : C

25. When we are facing challenges, we want to hear _____________.
A. good things about our life
B. that our friends love us
C. that life is difficult
D. that success is attainable and we should be persistent
Answer : D

26. As children we should not be told that_____________.
A. life is a fairy tale
B. we may face failures
C. we must work hard to improve
D. our efforts are important
Answer : A

27. Practice helps us to .
A. get used to everything
B. reach a performance stage
C. try new things every day
D. accept challenges and learn
Answer : D

28. Those who inspire us _____________.
A. never make mistakes
B. wrote success stories
C. work hard despite failures
D. easily lose hope
Answer : C

FOR QUESTIONS 29 TO 34, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW . 

Whenever man ventures out in the sea, there is always a possibility of encountering a beautiful, perfect yet deadly, shark. Every species of shark, even small ones, can be extremely dangerous and deadly. The shark is known as a ‘killing machine’ as it can easily snap a human into pieces with its awesome jaws. Its jaw is far back beneath its long snout, still it can bite directly into the flesh. When a shark opens its mouth, one can see it is equipped with numerous sharp teeth. The shark sinks its teeth in its victim’s body and then rotates it under its body weight. This mechanism transforms the teeth of the jawbone into a kind of saw which instantly tears off the flesh. It is a terrifying spectacle to see a shark attacking its victim.
Sharks are good at following scents across thousands of miles in the ocean. This helps them to track down their prey and arrive at the precise location. They seem to follow a scent like hunting dogs do and this has earned them the name, ‘hounds of the sea’.
One myth that is popular about the sharks is that they have poor eyesight. On the contrary, they can see at quite a distance and distinguish among various forms.
Their hearing, too, is perfect as they react to sounds of a bell or the noise made by a diver underwater. Sometimes people suggest that when one sees a shark approaching they should beat the water with their hands or cry out loud. But such behaviours produce almost opposite effects and should not be heeded.
Experts are not sure whether sharks migrate from one region to another or not but they are sure that sharks swim unceasingly, night and day. This is because they do not have a ‘swimming bladder’ which would help them stabilise at different depths. Therefore, if they stopped swimming they would sink. Even though, they swim non-stop, some shark species are territorial and swim around the same area every day. They are only content to be in possession of a part of water but not interested in the movement of other sharks. While large sharks allow other sharks to enter their territory, they are not friendly and only share the remains of their food. Sharks also have incredible ability to digest only parts of their food while the rest of the stomach content is kept intact for later use.
Even though, this mighty creature of the sea evokes feelings of fear, Polynesians’ attitude is different. They provide a complete understanding of the threat to their children so that they may avoid or overcome it, they do not teach them blind fear of the shark or the unknown. People who have studied shark behaviour for years say that a diver’s best protection lies in swimming quietly and slowly away from the sharks. They should avoid any abrupt movements in position and above all, they should not panic.

29. The sharks’ ____________ give(s) them the nickname of killing machines.
A. experience of hunting in the sea
B. ability to shred flesh into pieces
C. good smelling powers
D. image of being deadly creatures
Answer : B

30. What quality of the sharks does the name ‘hounds of the sea’ refer to?
A. They bother others in the sea.
B. They are good hunters.
C. They are pursued by others.
D. They can smell their prey.
Answer : D

31. Why is making noise around a shark not a good idea?
A. It can disturb their swim.
B. It attracts them to people.
C. It drives them away.
D. It affects their hearing.
Answer : B

32. Why do some sharks spend their time in same area?
Some sharks are restricted to one area because they__________ .
A. share their food with others
B. keep swimming all the time
C. allow others to enter their territory
D. are territorial
Answer : D

33. Why do sharks swim non-stop?
The sharks swim non-stop because they.
A. do not follow other sharks
B. are restless creatures
C. would drown if they don’t swim
D. mark their territories
Answer : C

34. P olynesians teach their children to __________.
A. be aware of the dangers
B. fight the sharks
C. be afraid of the sharks
D. be afraid of the unknown
Answer : A

SPOKEN AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION

FOR QUESTIONS 35 TO 37, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION TO COM PLETE THE CONVERSATION .

35. Rohit: Hello Kavita! Where are you?
Kavita: . __________ Can we talk later?
Rohit: Sure. I’ll call you in the evening.
A. I’m good
B. I’m out now
C. I call you later
D. Yes, I’m out
Answer : B

36. Dara : Hi Sheila! Nice to meet you. I’ve heard so much about you.
Sheila : Hi Dara! __________ I hope!
A. It is true
B. That’s great
C. G ood for you
D. All good things
Answer : D

37. Jai : I don’t know how to complete the project on time.
Ritu : Don’t worry. I am sure you will ____________.
A. kill the time
B. need some help
C. think of something
D. find it out
Answer : C

FOR QUESTIONS 38 AND 39, CH OOSE THE MOST SUITABLE OPTION.

38. Rashmi : We are planning a trip to Tuscany this semester.
Tina : Oh, really! Tuscany seems to be a hot destination suddenly.
Tina means that _______________.
A. going to Tuscany is the main topic of discussion these days
B. the temperature would be high in Tuscany
C. the temperature in Tuscany suddenly rose up
D. Tuscany is becoming everyone’s favourite stop
Answer : D

39. Leela : Every summer, I go to London.
Benny : You must know it like the back of your hand!
Leela : Yes, you can say that.
What does Benny mean?
A. Leela is very familiar with London.
B. Leela has a tattoo of London on her hand.
C. B enny likes Leela’s hand.
D. Leela’s backhand is strong.
Answer : A

FOR QUESTIONS 40 TO 45, COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION WITH THE MOST SUITABLE OPTIONS .

Amit : Babita, I’m (40) a shop that sells inexpensive sweaters. Do you know of any?
Babita : (41) the factory outlets on the highway?
Amit : (42) think of that?
Babita : (43) my friends shop there. The sweaters are cheap but not bad.
Amit : Thanks, (44) suggestion.
Babita : Let me know when you are going.
I may (45) too.
Amit : Sure, I will.

40.
A. thinking by
B. looking for
C. going in
D. walking to
Answer : B

41.
A. So you look at
B. Are you knowing of
C. H ave you tried
D. Didn’t you watch
Answer : C

42.
A. Oh, did you
B. Where did you
C. Did not
D. Why didn’t I
Answer : D

43.
A. Many of
B. Little of
C. Mostly of
D. H andful
Answer : A

44.
A. that’s the great
B. I’m grateful
C. that’s a great
D. yes, that’s a
Answer : C

45.
A. walk along
B. tag along
C. jump along
D. hop along
Answer : B

ACHIEVERS SECTION

FOR QUESTIONS 46 AND 47, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE.

46. Kolkata is a very busy city. It is always with people night and day.
A. moving
B. teeming
C. seeking
D. thriving
Answer : B

47. Since the road was closed for repairs, he took the _____________.
A. diversion
B. divergence
C. deviation
D. digression
Answer : A

48. Choose the most suita ble antonym of the word given in bold.
Under the circumstances, such pejorative comments should have been avoided.
A. Snide
B. C ritical
C. Appreciative
D. Derogatory
Answer : C

49. Choose the most suita ble synonym to re pla ce the word given in bold.
Rohan tried to cajole Lopa, but it was in vain.
A. Rejoice
B. C oax
C. Disgust
D. Remind
Answer : B

50. Choose the most suita ble option.
Raj : I know that this is the third time Shiv has been caught stealing. But I still think he’s an honest guy.
Ravi : Wow! You really wear rose-coloured glasses.
What does Ravi mean?
A. Raj doesn’t see very well.
B. Raj is overly optimistic.
C. Raj likes red sunglasses.
D. Raj is pessimistic.
Answer : B