IEO Previous Year Question Paper for Class 7 (English Olympiad 2014, SET B)

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IEO Previous Year Question Paper for Class 7 (2014, Set B)

WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE

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

Example My sister borrowed my coat yesterday. I have a feeling she’s not going to give it___

A. in

В. up

C. into

D. back

 

1. I asked____  if anyone had seen my wallet in class.

A. around

B. on

C. above

D. over

 

2. Benny picked ____his mother’s birthday card after spending hours in the shop.

A. up

B. down

C. out

D. off

 

3.______snakes are dangerous.

A. Not much

B. Very few

C. Considerable amount

D. Enough

 

4. My sister is a __cook than my mother.

A. good

B. well

C. best

D. better

 

5. The girl broke_____ , when the police arrested her brother.

A. in

B. down

C. to

D. off

 

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

Example

Four____ men entered the bank and shot the security guards.

A. masked

B. brave

C. musketeers

D. mammoth

 

6. She was in absolute ____after the operation.

A. agony

B. pain

C. worry

D. trauma

 

7. She was_____and felt utter loathing for the violence shown in the movie.

A. attracted

B. enchanted

C. hateful

D. repulsed

 

FOR QUESTIONS 8 AND 9, CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE IDIOM.

Example

The teacher went through my report with a____, before submitting it to the principal.

A. fine tooth comb

B. fine teeth comb

C. the perfect fine comb

D. complete comb

 

8. My baby brother is a _____always irritating me.

A. pain in the neck

B. agony in my stomach

C. headache

D. wet blanket

 

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

 

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

Example

A. I give

B. my new car

C. to a new mechanic

D. for repair.

 

10.

A. Oprah Winfrey

B. is an intelligent

C. and bright woman

D. with heart of gold.

 

11.

A. Last year’s

B. black trousers

C. is too tight

D. for me.

 

12.

A. My sister

B. is studying

C. for two hours

D. now

 

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

Example

Her____has increased, after she got home from the hospital.

A. hunger

B. appetite

C. want for food

D. hunger pangs

 

13. Her parents _____in her a love for reading.

A. installed

B. instilled

C. inspired

D. impressed

 

14. This was his_______with the dentist.

A. frequent

B. regularly

C. usually

D. routine

 

15. His mother____him that things would become better.

A. reassure

B. to reassure

C. is reassuring

D. reassured

 

16. She was______, when her son was not able to speak, like the other children.

A. happy

B. worried

C. anxiously

D. cut throat

 

17. The child flopped down______on the floor, amongst the toys.

A. silently

B. raggedly

C. slowly

D. clumsily

 

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

18. “Dare you answer back to me like that?”______

19. “Silence please, hospital ahead.”_____

20. “Would you mind lending me your jacket for the evening?”______

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

A. A threat

B. A request

C. An announcement

D. A question to elicit

 

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

Example

The gigantik allay in front of us was a spectaquelar sight.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 0

 

22. She wondered aloud, “What is the secret to sucess in competetive exams?’

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 0

 

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

 

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

Example

The ____of the city is becoming more expensive than the city center.

A. outraged

B. outrageous

C. outskirts

D. overwhelm

 

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

 

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

 

26. Teacher: ‘People have great ____their accomplishments.’

A. honor

B. haughtiness

C. pride

D. prudence

 

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

 

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

 

29. Which word in the passage means ‘to convince persuasively”?

A. Time and again

B. To sweet-talk

C. To source

D. To ask

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

33. The word “detrimental” as used in the passage can be replaced by_____

A. harmless

B. beneficial

C. damaging

D. disturbance

 

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

 

35. The author feels that the availability of______has spurred university enrolments.

A. dreams

B. grants

C. installments

D. hopes

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

SPOKEN AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION

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

Example

Sam (a manager): ‘Are you clear about what to do tomorrow?’

Racheal (an employee) : _______

A. You should tell us more, much more.

B. Yes, I’ve understood what I’m expected to do.

C. I probably know what I need to do.

D. Why are you asking me this?

 

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?

 

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

 

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!

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

ACHIEVERS SECTION

CHOOSE THE PART OF THE SENTENCE  THAT HAS AN ERROR .

46.

A. She struggle

B. through the most

C. difficult times

D. to be able to go to school.

 

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

 

48. If you heat ice, it______

A. melts

B. would melt

C. be melting

D. melt

 

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.

 

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.