CREST English Olympiad Class 10 Previous Year Papers

Preparing for the Class 10 English Olympiad? Practising previous year papers is a smart strategy to boost performance and gain confidence in tackling advanced-level questions.

Why Practise with Previous Year Papers?

• Covers topics such as Nouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuations, Voices, Narration etc.
• Enhances language precision, analytical reading, and writing clarity.
• Helps students understand Olympiad question trends and manage time effectively.

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies and Spellings, One Word, Word Order, Nouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuations, Voices, Narrations, Concord, Question Forms, Tenses, Conditionals, Modals, Collocations, Phrasal Verbs, Idioms, Homonyms and Homophones, Words (Related to Weather, Countries, Language and People, Global Problems, etc.), Information Retrieval from Various Text (Encyclopaedias, Dictionaries, Manual Format, Message Format, Editorials, Essays and Advanced Texts), Spoken and Written Expressions (Giving/Accepting Compliments, Agreeing, Disagreeing, Requesting, Seeking Information, Pronunciation, etc.)

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section 1

Please note that the dictionary which will be used for reference is Oxford Learner's Dictionary. This will be w.r.t. spellings & meanings. In case, if the word is not found in this dictionary, then it is assumed that this word does not exist.

Sample Paper Previous Year Paper Marking Scheme Free Study Material

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Q.1	Identify the correct spelling:
	a) skrimmage		b) scrimmage
	c) scrimage		d) scremage

Q.2	Choose the correct meaning of the idiom given in quotes in the sentence: Kelly was left "high and dry" by her friends when she lost all her money.
	a) stranded		b) rejected
	c) wounded		d) depressed

Q.3	Complete the analogy: scribble : write ::
	a) inform : supply		b) mutter : listen
	c) stagger : walk		d) nuzzle : feel

Q.4	Complete the analogy: fearless: daunt
	a) perplexed: enlighten		b) impassive: perturb
	c) nondescript: neglect		d) ritual: orthodox

Q.5	Punctuate the following sentence: ah I am undone my friends have ruined me.
	a) Ah! "I am undone." My friends have ruined me.		b) Ah! I am undone. My friends have ruined me.
	c) "Ah! I am undone. My friends have ruined me."		d) Ah, I am undone. My friends have ruined me.

Q.6	Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: George told ___ me about the changes in the company.
	a) no preposition is required		b) of
	c) about		d) to

Q.7	Choose a suitable option which expresses the same sentence in passive/active voice: The government has launched a massive women welfare programme in New Orleans.
	a) A massive women welfare programme is launched by the government in New Orleans		b) A massive women welfare programme has been launched by the government in New Orleans
	c) New Orleans government has launched a massive women welfare programme		d) The government in New Orleans has launched a massive women welfare programme

Q.8	Complete the sentence using the most appropriate option: Liam didn't say _____________________.
	a) which friend he had gone out with		b) with which friend he had gone out
	c) which friend he had gone out		d) who friend he had gone out with

Q.9	Choose the most suitable option to fill in the blank: This new process is a ______ advance in technology.
	a) considerable		b) significant
	c) stale		d) cast-iron

Q.10	Choose the correct option to fill in the blank: Alex _____________ put up the bookshelves. It was too difficult for me to do on my own.
	a) carelessly		b) slowly
	c) easily		d) finally

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Additional Preparation Resources

1. CREST English Worksheets Package for class 10 - It is a package of 5 worksheets. The worksheets are in the same pattern as the previous year paper. Hence, very useful for preparation. Existing users can purchase additional practice worksheets by following these steps: Login at https://www.crestolympiads.com/login -> Dashboard -> Additional Practice -> Buy & new users can visit https://www.crestolympiads.com/registration
2. CREST English Olympiad book for class 10 - The book covers topic-wise reading material, chapter-wise practice questions with answer key & contains the previous year paper. The book is available in both physical and pdf formats. Proceed now to purchase the Olympiad book. Also, students can view & download the first chapter of the English Olympiad book for class 10 for free.

Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST English Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 10.