CREST English Olympiad Class 9 Previous Year Paper
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.
Download the English Olympiad Previous Year Paper for Class 9 (PDF) and give your child a strong foundation for success!
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.
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the word given in the quotes:
I wanted to 'rescue'
them. Since I am not a trained fireman to save them from danger, I was not allowed into the forest area.
Q.2
Read the given statement and identify the expression of the author:
My parents complimented and appreciated me for my marks, which were music to my ears.
Q.3
Choose the appropriate tense for the blank in the given sentence from the given options:
I _______ to remember all the content delivered by Mr Duncan.
Q.4
From the given options, choose the correct word to complete the given idiom:
Too many cooks spoil the _________.
Q.5
Read the following passage and answer the question:
Globally we use 2.5 billion kilograms of pesticides every year. Pesticides have been blamed for a myriad of health conditions, affecting the nervous system, skin and eyes, and being strongly linked to different types of cancer. Conventional pesticides are associated with a lot of harmful side effects. Farming on a commercial scale requires high crop yield, which pesticides help to produce. As the world’s population is set to hit eight billion people by 2022, finding ways to grow crops quickly with minimum wastage is a necessity.
Now, a team of scientists from institutions in Brazil and Spain have found that ants can be even more effective at protecting crops from pests than conventional harmful pesticides. The researchers, led by Diego V. Anjos, looked at over 50 studies on 17 different crops. The crops were grown in the UK, US, Australia and Brazil, and included cotton, mango, cauliflower and sweet potato.
After analysing the papers, the researchers discovered that ants were as good, if not better in some cases, at protecting crops from pests.
“Overall, the mere presence of ants, regardless of their body size, provided pivotal services for crops,” the researchers said in their study.
The ants’ presence was most effective when they were in shady areas. In areas protected by shade, ants decreased pests by almost twice as much. Ants were also more effective when the crop range was diverse- i.e., when many different types of crops are grown together.
However, ants did increase the presence of one insect- aphids. Ants actually farm aphids to capture the sweet honeydew that they secrete. Whilst aphids may have been increased, the overall effectiveness of using ants as pest control is positive. The researchers also suggested that having another source of sugar nearby could negate the effects of aphids.
The use of ants in pesticides is not a new concept. In China, ants have been used to control pests in citrus trees for centuries. The yellow citrus ant was documented 1700 years ago as being used to control pests in the orange groves of Southern China. And it’s not just ants that have been used as natural pesticides. Ducks have been used by farmers in Thailand to devour pests.
Moving away from traditional pesticides would have a myriad of positive benefits for humans and insects alike. The researchers concluded their article by stating that ants would also be cost-effective compared to chemical pesticides, and would help to maintain low biodiversity.
1.From the given options, choose the one which is false:
Q.6
Choose the option with correct verb form to replace the words in brackets:
"Where (your parents live)?" asked the gatekeeper.
Q.7
Fill in the blanks with the correct set of alternatives from the options:
Persistent rumination can _________ the symptoms of existing mental health conditions. Conversely, being able to control _________ thoughts may help people ease these symptoms and cultivate relaxation and joy.
Q.8
From the given options, choose the correct quantity noun for the given sentence:
Suzanne was tired and when she looked up, she saw a flight of _______.
Q.9
From the given options, choose the correct word to complete the given idiom:
It takes two to ______.
Q.10
What do you term: One who does things for pleasure and not as a profession.
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
b
Q.2
a
Q.3
b
Q.4
d
Q.5
a
Q.6
b
Q.7
c
Q.8
d
Q.9
b
Q.10
a
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.
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
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.
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1 : b | Q.2 : a | Q.3 : b | Q.4 : d | Q.5 : a | Q.6 : b | Q.7 : c | Q.8 : d | Q.9 : b | Q.10 : a
