CBSE Class 10 English IEO Olympiad MCQs with Answers Set D

WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE

FOR QUESTIONS 1 TO 12, CHOOSE THE BEST WORD/PHRASE TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE.

1. The picture of an Indian elephant is on the next page. Turn ________ the page to look at it.
A. up
B. in
C. over
D. under
Answer : C

2. If we had listened to our teacher, we _______ into trouble.
A. wouldn’t have got
B. will not get
C. hadn’t got
D. wouldn’t had got
Answer : A

3. It ____________them a fortune to send their son to the university.
A. having cost
B. will have cost
C. cost
D. was costing
Answer : C

4. Vidisha is standing _________ the end of the queue.
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. by
Answer : B

5. I’ll buy a present for my sister if I ____________ well on my summer job.
A. earn
B. earned
C. will earn
D. am earning
Answer : A

6. She has just moved to Chennai. She is looking for __________.
A. job
B. works
C. work
D. a work
Answer : C

7. They are on holiday. They __________ to Malaysia.
A. has gone
B. were going
C. have gone
D. had gone
Answer : C

8. I _________ paragliding when I was at high school.
A. am starting
B. started
C. started to
D. had started to
Answer : B

9. The children were very happy. They _______ to an amusement park before.
A. has never been
B. had never been
C. had never went
D. have been
Answer : B

10. Karina was angry with me because I ___________ to tell her the change in plan.
A. have forgotten
B. forgotten
C. had forgotten
D. am forgetting
Answer : C

11. We were startled when a sudden ____________ of wind closed the door shut.
A. draught
B. gust
C. gale
D. flurry
Answer : B

12. The _________ trees in the equatorial forest allow very little light to reach the ground.
A. great
B. large-scale
C. towering
D. infinite
Answer : C

FOR QUESTIONS 13 TO 17, CHOOSE THE WORD CLOSEST IN MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED WORD(S).

13. Her uninteresting life -
A. Mundane
B. Munificent
C. Malicious
D. Mellifluous
Answer : A

14. The study of lines of descent traced from ancestors -
A. Anthropology
B. Biology
C. Graphology
D. Genealogy
Answer : D

15. That news is plausible.
A. Questionable
B. Improbable
C. Portable
D. Credible
Answer : D

16. He’s as nimble as a gymnast.
A. Agile
B. Acute
C. Alembic
D. Astute
Answer : A

17. A skilled storyteller -
A. Raconteur
B. Rammer
C. Recount
D. Repeater
Answer : A

FOR QUESTIONS 18 TO 21, CHOOSE THE PART OF THE SENTENCE THAT HAS AN ERROR.

18.
A. On this cold stormy night
B. you’d rather
C. stay at home,
D. won’t you?
Answer : D

19.
A. She didn’t
B. tell nobody
C. about her plans
D. to summit the mountain.
Answer : B

20.
A. He never
B. stops talking
C. and he never says
D. anything interested.
Answer : D

21.
A. N ext week at this time,
B. I’ll be lying
C. on a beach
D. or swimming at the sea.
Answer : D

READING

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

Laughter

When we are tickled or when we see, read or hear something funny, we laugh. Even a funny thought that crosses our mind or the feelings of nervousness and embarrassment can make us laugh!
Any of these stimuli can make our diaphragm and other parts of the respiratory system to contract. The contraction causes our face muscles to move in a certain manner and we make certain sounds - this is interpreted as laughter!
When we laugh, we let go of our defences for that moment and we release a huge wave of positive energy. It is a great way to build relationships because people feel less threatened when they see us laugh.
They are ready to accept us more easily. The sound of roaring laughter is more contagious than common cold. Shared laughter brings people closer and makes them happy. It is a powerful stress buster – a necessity in the modern world cramped with work, traffic, pollution and competition. A good sense of humour keeps the mood light and the atmosphere around us positive. This in turn makes us more creative and prepared to meet targets. And who would not love to work with a person with a happy attitude? Therefore, laughter is said to be a strong team builder.
Laughing at oneself is an awesome way to show our humility. When people around us see that we are ready to accept our weaknesses so positively, they are encouraged to do the same. Working with people who are not afraid to be real reduces confusion. When someone projects a false image of oneself everyone is confused. This confusion can result in low productivity and negativity. Laughter boosts fearless creativity; productivity and these eventually lead to happiness.
Nature’s best gift to us is laughter! Laugh to appreciate the best things in life. Best of all laughter is fun, free and easy to use!

22. According to the author laughter mechanism is based on ___________.
A. the contraction of certain organs in our body
B. feelings of nervousness and embarrassment
C. physical stimulus such as seeing or hearing only
D. a funny incident that we happen to see
Answer : A

23. When people laugh, they ___________.
A. become defensive
B. are more readily accepted
C. deform their respiratory system
D. become stress busters
Answer : B

24. The author says, ‘The sound of roaring laughter is more contagious than the common cold.’
This means it ___________.
A. causes worse diseases than the common cold
B. can annoy people because it is loud
C. easily draws others to join in and laugh too
D. makes people infected with a feeling of stress
Answer : C

25. Laughter is becoming more necessary in modern times because ___________.
A. we can use it to reduce traffic, pollution and competition
B. it urges people to feel comfortable with modern day problems
C. in the olden days people laughed more easily and whole heartedly
D. it eases restlessness caused by traffic, pollution or competition
Answer : D

26. Laughing at oneself is good because it ________.
A. is the best way to divert attention
B. creates an image of a coward
C. inspires people to accept their weaknesses
D. reduces any stress
Answer : C

27. The author calls laughter a ‘strong team builder’ because __________.
A. it reduces anxiety and brings out the best in people
B. it compels teams to achieve targets
C. it helps people to forget all modern day problems
D. people like to work with a person who is funny
Answer : A

28. The tone of the author in the last paragraph is ___________.
A. persuasive
B. factual
C. authoritative
D. scientific
Answer : A

FOR QUESTIONS 29 TO 37, READ THE TEXT AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION TO FILL IN THE BLANKS.

A/An Example (A) event took place in Indonesia on August 27, 1883 (29) 8 a.m. Strangely, the (30) of this event was felt in faraway areas all over the world. People in the faraway cities of Madras (now Chennai), and Calcutta (now Kolkata) became almost deaf. They said later that they had thought hundreds of cannon balls had fired (31) . Sudden hot windstorms blew away fishermen’s huts in Madras. Telegraph poles fell to ground in Kolkata. Even tribes living in Central Australia (32) by the loud sound. Actually, a volcano had erupted in the Krakatau island in Indonesia. The whole world trembled due to the force of the explosion. It has been reported as (33) sound ever heard in modern times. The eruption caused tsunami waves all over the sea. The first wave that took off at a speed of 1,120 kilometres per hour from Krakatau in all directions was 42 metres tall, i.e. as tall as a 15 storey building!
The waves rushed towards coastal areas like bulldozers and (34) several towns and villages forever. Though life on the island was totally destroyed by the thick layer of ash, within four years nature took over again. As migratory birds flying over the island dropped their fruit-seed laden poop on the island, trees began to grow. Soon the fruits on the trees attracted birds from nearby islands. Some beetles and reptiles managed to drift on logs of wood to reach the island. Today the island is (35) with life! (36) , this vegetation is likely to be wiped out anytime as Krakatau is an active volcano – it (37) erupt any day!

29.
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. of
Answer : B

30.
A. influence
B. crash
C. impact
D. idea
Answer : C

31.
A. viciously
B. directly
C. simultaneously
D. regularly
Answer : C

32.
A. were rattled
B. had been rattled
C. were being rattled
D. have rattled
Answer : A

33.
A. the most loud
B. the loudest
C. the most loudest
D. loud
Answer : B

34.
A. swept up
B. wiped out
C. carried away
D. took away
Answer : B

35.
A. alive
B. pulsating
C. happy
D. staying
Answer : B

36.
A. However
B. On the other hand
C. Mostly
D. So
Answer : A

37.
A. has to
B. could
C. shall
D. ought to
Answer : B

SPOKEN AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION

FOR QUESTIONS 38 TO 45, CHOOSE THE BEST RESPONSE TO COMPLETE EACH CONVERSATION.

38. Ram : “We are going to the fancy-dress party, aren’t we?”
Ved : “_________________”
A. Yes, that party was such a great success.
B. O f course. How about dressing as mad scientists?
C. N ot really. I have tried all shops here.
They don’t sell masks.
D. I cannot tell you that.
Answer : B

39. Nina : “I am sorry I reached the ticket counter very late. We only have the last two seats available.”
Mina : “_____________”
A. What an awful afternoon!
B. The long queues are really so annoying.
C. No problem! Come let’s enjoy the play.
D. You are very careless.
Answer : C

40. Hari : “Ouch! My foot hurts.”
Vidya : “_____________”
A. You’re tired of lifting these heavy bags now, aren’t you?
B. Rima says she stumped her foot.
C. My sister had a small accident few days back.
D. You should see a doctor before it gets worse.
Answer : D

41. Milan : “Rene’s getting the tickets for the cricket match. It begins at 1 pm.”
Kabir : “______________.”
A. Missing the afternoon lessons is not a good idea
B. Kohli didn’t bat yesterday
C. Shrikant has refused to pay for the tickets
D. I would like to go for a movie
Answer : A

42. Fiza : “Do you remember Jenny O’ Neil?”
Vikram : “______________.”
A. Oh yes! That name rings a bell
B. No, don’t know her from experience
C. Oh yes! I finally got the list of names
D. Oh yes! I don’t
Answer : A

43. Police : “How old was the boy who snatched your bag in the mall?”
Woman : “He looked around fourteen years old. He looked as if____________”
A. butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth!
B. he knew which side his bread is buttered!
C. he wanted his bread buttered on both sides!
D. he has a butterface.
Answer : A

44. Neha : “It’s great to see Sunaina and Frieda together!”
Kelly : “Yes, I’ve heard that they have decided to _______________.”
A. get the knives out
B. go at it hammer and tongs
C. bury the hatchet
D. add fuel to the fire
Answer : C

45. Rajan : “Does Ajay like hockey?”
Saina : “Oh, what a question! He ______”
A. got ants in his pants about hockey!
B. files off the handle regarding hockey.
C. is always running out of steam!
D. eats, sleeps and breathes hockey!
Answer : D

ACHIEVERS SECTION

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

46. It is very noisy here. I can’t hear you very well. Please speak ____________.
A. out
B. up
C. on
D. high
Answer : B

47. The children happily ____________ down the muddy slopes.
A. slipped
B. dived
C. dipped
D. slithered
Answer : D

48. choose the part of the sentence that has an error.
A. Do you
B. mind
C. to wait
D. a little longer?
Answer : C

FOR QUESTIONS 49 AND 50, CHOOSE THE BEST RESPONSE TO COMPLETE EACH CONVERSATION.

49. Leena : “You take over an hour to reach your school! You take the train, don’t you?”
Jay : “Yes, it’s a long ride. But I have no complaints. _____________________.
I read on my way to school and back.”
A. I know the early bird catches the worm
B. I kill two birds with one stone
C. A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush
D. I cut my coat according to my cloth
Answer : B

50. Jenny : “Hi, Simran! I hear you’ve given up studying acting.”
Simran : “Hey, Jenny. Good to see you. Yes, I realised __________________.”
A. I was just a cog in the machine
B. I ’ve a face that’d stop the clock
C. I wasn’t cut out for that
D. I was following suit
Answer : C