CREST English Olympiad Class 9 Previous Year Papers

Getting ready for the Class 9 English Olympiad? Previous year papers are the perfect resource to help students revise smartly and understand the Olympiad exam format better.

Why Use Previous Year Papers?

• Includes questions on Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions and Conjunctions etc.
• Sharpens grammar, critical reading, and writing skills.
• Familiarises students with Olympiad-style English questions and boosts confidence.

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies and Spellings, One Word, Word Order, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuations, Jumbled Words, Voices, Concord, Question Forms, Tenses, Conditionals, Modals, Reported Speech, Collocations, Phrasal Verbs, Idioms, Homonyms and Homophones, Words (Related to Social Cause, Travel, Workplace, etc.), Information Retrieval from Various Text (Flyers, Classifieds, Dictionaries, Instruction Manuals, Messages, Editorials, Essays, etc.), Spoken and Written Expressions (Giving Advice, Stating Preferences, Discussing Probability, Making an Offer, 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.

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Q.1	Fill the incomplete sentence with suitable words from the given options: I _______ to the seminar so that I can do my project on the same topic.
	a) heard		b) listened
	c) was hearing		d) was listen

Q.2	Choose the correct set of prepositions that fits to complete the statement: When I saw my baby ______ the first time, he was so small. He looked cute ______ those blue eyes. It seems ______ yesterday and he is 5 years now. Now he is doing all his things ______ his own.
	a) for, on, on, like		b) for, against, in, like
	c) at, against, in, like		d) for, with, like, on

Q.3	Choose the word which is the exact opposite of the words given in the quotes: He 'rarely' allowed himself that privilege.
	a) hardly		b) definitely
	c) frequently		d) periodically

Q.4	From the given options, choose the word which can be used as a substitute for the given sentence: What do you term : Conferred as an honor, ________.
	a) honorary		b) highbrow
	c) henpeck		d) indefatigable

Q.5	Choose the option that best expresses the given sentence into active voice: You are being watched carefully.
	a) Who is watching you very carefully?		b) I am watching you very carefully.
	c) He is watching you very carefully.		d) You are watching him very carefully.

Q.6	Choose the option which has the same relationship: cricket : pitch
	a) ship : deck		b) boat : harbour
	c) boxing : ring		d) cards : play

Q.7	Fill in the blank with the correct option: The old computer might be slow, but if it ________, don’t fix it; it still gets the job done.
	a) rosey and dewey		b) more than one's match
	c) ain’t broke		d) hale and hearty

Q.8	Fill in the blanks with the correct options: The scent of freshly baked bread _________ the entire neighbourhood, ________ everyone with its inviting aroma.
	a) permeates, enticing		b) permeated, enticed
	c) permeate, entice		d) did permeates, entice

Q.9	From the given options, choose the correct option to complete the given idiom: Despite being a small startup, the company managed to ________________ by securing partnerships with industry giants.
	a) punch above its weight		b) sail against the storm
	c) sail above the tide		d) pass under the bridge

Q.10	Choose the option which has the same relationship: coffee : beverages
	a) burger : snack		b) jam : fruit
	c) milk : tea		d) bread : butter

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Additional Preparation Resources

Practicing class 9 CREST English Olympiad past year papers multiple times will help students to evaluate their level of performance. Also, they will be able to recognize the gaps in their preparation. 

1. CREST English Worksheets Package for class 9 - 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 9 - 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 9 for free.

Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST English Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 9.