CBSE Class 7 English IEO Olympiad MCQs with Answers Set A

WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE

FOR QUESTIONS 1 TO 7, CHOOSE THE BEST WORD TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE.

1. Alexander decided to give _________ last year’s books to the orphan.
A. up
B. down
C. away
D. off
Answer : C

2. We had to wade _________ the river to get to the shore.
A. across
B. on
C. above
D. over
Answer : A

3. They heard the referee _________ off the game as soon as it started raining.
A. put
B. bring
C. blow
D. call
Answer : D

4. We have ordered cake so everyone will be able to have a second helping.
A. not much
B. considerable amount of
C. considerable amount
D. enough
Answer : D

5. My mother is _________ my uncle.
A. generous than
B. more generous
C. most generous
D. more generous than
Answer : D

6. When Ben gave his job to start a business, everyone thought he was crazy.
A. in
B. up
C. to
D. off
Answer : B

7. If I won the lottery, I _________ go on a cruise.
A. would
B. would be able
C. would like
D. would to
Answer : A

FOR QUESTIONS 8 AND 9, CHOOSE THE BEST WORD FROM THE OPTIONS TO REPLACE THE WORD IN BOLD.

8. The team trudged up the mountains with great difficulty, after a long hot day.
A. Walked heavily upwards
B. Walked fast upwards
C. Walked barefoot upwards
D. Walked lightly upwards
Answer : A

9. She remembers vividly, the first time she held her baby in her arms.
A. Barely
B. Fortunately
C. Completely
D. Clearly
Answer : D

CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE IDIOM.

10. It was a _________ to swallow, when she lost the elections.
A. bitter pill
B. sour grape
C. slow truth
D. sour capsule
Answer : A

FOR QUESTIONS 11 TO 13, CHOOSE THE PART OF THE SENTENCE THAT HAS AN ERROR

11.
A. The teacher
B. was satisfy
C. with our daughter’s progress
D. during this term.
Answer : B

12.
A. I does
B. come to
C. the center of town
D. once in a while.
Answer : A

13.
A. This was
B. going to be
C. his first visit to the zoo
D. and he wanted to make the best.
Answer : D

FOR QUESTIONS 14 TO 17, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE.

14. The Taj Mahal is a _________ monument on the banks of the river Yamuna.
A. modern
B. historical
C. expensive
D. polluted
Answer : B

15. The manager refused _________ him leave for next Friday.
A. to grant to
B. and granted
C. granting for
D. to grant
Answer : D

16. She _________ the carrots, diced the boiled potatoes and sliced the cucumbers for the salad.
A. baked
B. grated
C. whisked
D. cutted
Answer : B

17. Scientists have finally _________ an equation for happiness.
A. recognized
B. known
C. invented
D. discovered
Answer : D

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

18. “Watch out! There is a pothole.” _________ 
Answer : A

19. “Turn right to reach Parliament House.” _________
Answer : C

20. “Could you open the door for me?”_________
Answer : B

21. “I think you should go to a doctor as you’ve been unwell more than a week now.” _________

Answer : D

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

22. Overall, it has been notised that the saddest people live the shortest.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 0
Answer : A

23. Its long been known that education is not only knowing how to read and vright.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 0
Answer : B

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

24. Brain scans have _________ that business acumen is related with childhood experiences.
A. printed
B. revealed
C. showed
D. declared
Answer : B

25. The walls of New York city are _________with graffiti.
A. covered
B. made
C. looked
D. brought
Answer : A

26. Teacher : “People are _________ reluctant to learn a new language.”
A. seldom
B. often times
C. often
D. easy
Answer : C

27. The use of mobile phones is _________ in most educational institutes.
A. banned
B. developed
C. appropriate
D. none of the above
Answer :A

 READING

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

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt is known for its Sphinx and Pyramids. However, it is also gaining popularity about the kind of leadership structure that it followed. Egyptian economy was based on agriculture and therefore the floods would cause great havoc in the country. The most powerful people in the country in this kind of scenario were not the king and queen, but the priests. They conducted the most elaborate ceremonies, either to pray for rains, or to stop floods. The decorative and extravagant rituals were conducted by the priests to gain immense power over the common man. They also used several different kinds of myths and symbols to mystify the religion.
A better way for the people of Egypt would have been to have measuring devices to know the fall and rise of the river Nile that affected their lives to such an extent. The lack of information for the citizens was the major reason for them to have depended on the priests.

28. What is Egypt attaining a reputation for?
1. Leadership structure
2. Nile
3. Sphinx
4. Pyramids
A. 1 and 2
B. 3 and 4
C. Only 1
D. Only 4
Answer : C

29. Which word in the passage means ‘ornamental, pretty and attractive’?
A. Economy
B. Decorative
C. Mystify
D. Fable
Answer : B

30. As stated in the passage, the priests were _________.
A. the principal character
B. money minded
C. great leaders
D. extremely powerful
Answer : D

31. Which of the options can replace the word ‘myth’ as used in the passage?
A. Antics
B. Heroics
C. Tales
D. Mysteries
Answer : C

32. According to the passage, which of the following sentences is true?
A. The people of Egypt liked depending on the priests.
B. The lack of information made the people depend on the priests.
C. The people of Egypt were keen to perform elaborate ceremonies.
D. The people of Egypt knew how to study the river Nile.
Answer : B

33. The word ‘elaborate’ as used in the passage can be replaced by _________.
A. category
B. leadership
C. extravagant
D. system
Answer : C

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

Children Learn to Give

Children can learn to be charitable, giving and magnanimous from a very young age. Holidays are the perfect time not only for family bonding but also narrowing down on your favorite charities and giving to them. The commonest things that people end up doing on holidays are travel, visit friends and family, eat and celebrate.
However, the positive side to festivities and celebrations is the ability to be able to give back to our communities and the less privileged. Every parent has a responsibility to instill in their children, the need to be charitable and kind. This can be done throughout the year, by being role models for their children. By doing this, the parent not only helps the society at large, but also their children. Children who are giving have been known to have a high selfesteem and are extremely confident. They are more assertive and able to question what is happening around them. It also helps them to be grateful and appreciate all the good things that they have. To optimize results, start when your children are as young as 2 years!

34. The author feels that holidays are the perfect time to be _________.
A. courageous
B. strong
C. charitable
D. religious
Answer : C

35. The author feels that it is only the parent’s responsibility to teach how to be kind. This sentence is _________.
A. false
B. not mentioned
C. a falsehood
D. true
Answer : B

36. The author’s opinion is that to get the best results, start _________.
A. when children are young
B. when children are just born
C. when children are two years
D. at any time
Answer : C

37. According to the author, the best thing about festivities is the ability to _________.
A. give back to society
B. have fun
C. travel
D. be with family and friends
Answer : A

38. What does the author say about parents?
A. They have a huge responsibility.
B. They are the caretakers.
C. They have to be role models.
D. They love their children.
Answer : C

39. What does the author feel about children who are magnanimous?
1. They are more assertive.
2. They have the best view in the world.
3. They are confident.
4. They grow up to be successful.
A. 1 and 3
B. 1, 2 and 4
C. 2 and 4
D. 1 and 4
Answer : A

SPOKEN AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION

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

40. You have just entered a restaurant and the waiter approaches you. What will you tell him?
A. ‘Can I have the menu please?’
B. ‘What’s the speciality for today?’
C. ‘Do you serve chicken?’
D. ‘Do you have any free table?’
Answer : D

41. Jack: “Could you look after my pet for an hour please, while I’m away?” Jane: “_________”
A. Absolutely not!
B. No way!
C. I’ll do it later.
D. Sure, I’d love to.
Answer : D

42. Amanda is writing a letter to her aunt, Victoria. How will she begin her letter?
A. Dear Victoria,
B. Dearest aunt,
C. Honourable aunt,
D. Dear Ms. Victoria,
Answer : B

43. Shopper: “I wonder if you have these shoes in size 6.”
Shop assistant: “_________ I’ll check the stock.”
A. What’s the hurry!
B. Could you wait like the others?
C. Could you please wait for a moment?
D. I need some time, wait.
Answer : C

44. In a meeting:
Speaker 1: “I think this product will sell well in the market.”
Speaker 2: “_________.”
A. I fully agree to you
B. I think same too
C. I’m fully agreeable
D. I agree with you
Answer : D

45. Which is the best way to end an email?
A. Best Regards
B. Cheers
C. Adios
D. Best regards
Answer : D

ACHIEVERS SECTION

46. Choose the appropriate idiom .
He’s the captain of our school, but is not able to manage things. We think he has _________ than he can chew.
A. eaten more
B. cooked much more
C. bitten off more
D. swallowed more
Answer : C

47. Choose the best option to complete the sentence.
It is ____________ that the Egyptians knew all about cultivation.
A. said
B. say
C. tell
D. to believe
Answer : A

CHOOSE THE PART OF THE SENTENCE THAT HAS AN ERROR.

48.
A. Her mother
B. is keen on
C. sending her
D. at university.
Answer : D

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

49. Samantha: “You look worried! What’s on your mind?”
Prem: “_________ really unnerves me!”
A. I’m not in favor,
B. Going to the dentist
C. Sorry, I am busy
D. What a pity, I hate this
Answer : B

50. “Hi, I’m Susan.”
“Hi, Susan. _________”
A. Myself Ram.
B. Fine, thank you.
C. Are you fine?
D. I’m Ram.
Answer : D