CREST English Olympiad Class 7 Previous Year Paper

Q.1

Fill in the blank with a suitable option:

James ___________ to be a doctor. He is passionate towards serving the people of his country.

Q.2

Read the composition and answer the question:

Admission open!
Age group 5 years and above.
Summer Camp – Let your children learn and explore their hidden talents. The duration of the programme is 15 days, which includes singing, dancing, and swimming.
Timings are from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This will be a perfect place where you can leave your children during their boring summer holidays!
Book today! Limited seats only! Please log in to our website for registration.

What are the activities that children will be involved in?

Q.3

Read the composition and answer the question:

When people face danger, they often undergo dramatic changes in behaviour. Fear can paralyse them — leaving them numb, unable to think or move.

Once, I went to rescue a dog trapped inside a locked house. The dog was panicked, frozen in place, overwhelmed by the situation. When I opened the door, I found him completely still, unable to move. I carefully squeezed through the doorway, gently caught him, and rubbed his back to help him feel safe. First, I took him to a vet for a check-up, then brought him home.

The title that best suits the passage would be ________.

Q.4

Complete the analogy:

Sphere is to a circle as a ________ is to ________

Q.5

Choose the word opposite to the given word from the given set of options:

terrible

Q.6

Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction:

Martha loves to cook _______ no one is there to taste her food.

Q.7

Read the passage and answer the question:

In desert regions, you can find a plant called the cactus. These plants typically grow in hot, dry environments. Unlike most plants, cacti do not have traditional leaves — instead, they have spines (modified leaves) that protrude from their stems. These spines help reduce water loss and protect the plant from herbivores.

Cacti come in many shapes and sizes: some are small and round, others tall like columns or pillars. Some grow as tree-like structures or shrubs, while others spread along the ground. The flowers that bloom on cacti are often large and vibrant — and most open at night. This timing attracts nocturnal pollinators such as bats and moths, which carry pollen from one cactus to another.

Most cacti are native to North and South America, though some species are also found in North Africa, Madagascar, and Sri Lanka.

Since cacti lack broad leaves, they minimise water loss through transpiration. Water inside plant tissues can evaporate into vapour — a process that, in arid environments, would quickly dehydrate the plant. To combat this, many cacti have a waxy outer coating that seals in moisture. Additionally, some species can absorb water directly from fog — a crucial adaptation in areas where rainfall is scarce.

What is the definite shape of a cactus?

Q.8

Spot the error which has to be replaced to make the statement grammatically correct:

The child does whatever the father was done. It was cute and we were enjoying watching the child.

Q.9

Fill in the blank with a suitable option:

I hit five sixes in the match and helped to increase the team score, but he only gave me a/an ________ acknowledgment in his speech which upset me.

Q.10

Complete the conversation by filling in the appropriate response:

Tara: "He offered me a 50% discount on all the products. What should I do?"
Sara: "_______"