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.
Read the following passage and answer the question:
Each year, the world uses 2.5 billion kilograms of pesticides — chemicals linked to serious health issues, including cancer, and damage to the nervous system, skin, and eyes. While conventional pesticides boost crop yields — essential as the global population nears eight billion — their harmful side effects demand safer alternatives.
A breakthrough comes from scientists in Brazil and Spain, led by Diego V. Anjos, who analysed over 50 studies across 17 crops — including cotton, mango, cauliflower and sweet potato — grown in the UK, US, Australia and Brazil. Their findings? Ants are as effective as chemical pesticides at controlling pests — sometimes even better.
Ants’ protective power is strongest in shaded areas, where they reduce pest populations nearly twice as much. They also thrive in biodiverse farms with mixed crops. One caveat: ants 'farm' aphids for their sugary honeydew, which can increase aphid numbers. But researchers note this doesn’t outweigh their overall benefit — and suggest planting nearby sugar sources could divert ants from aphids.
This isn’t new: China has used yellow citrus ants for pest control in orange groves for 1,700 years. Elsewhere, Thai farmers deploy ducks to eat pests — proving nature offers time-tested solutions.
Replacing synthetic pesticides with biological controls like ants promises major advantages: reduced human and environmental harm, lower costs, and support for biodiversity, not its reduction.
In short, ants aren’t just insects — they’re tiny, efficient, eco-friendly farmhands. Harnessing them could revolutionise agriculture — sustainably.
From the given options, choose the false one:
Q.2
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the word given in quotes:
I wanted to 'rescue' them. Since I am not a trained firefighter, I was not allowed into the forest area.
Q.3
Read the given statement and identify the emotions of the receiver of the compliment:
My parents complimented and appreciated me for my performance - I had scored very high marks. It was music to my ears.
Q.4
Fill the appropriate response to complete the sentence:
Mary: "Your advice this morning was much appreciated. It has changed my life." Anna: "_______"
Q.5
Read the following passage and answer the question:
Each year, the world uses 2.5 billion kilograms of pesticides — chemicals linked to serious health issues, including cancer, and damage to the nervous system, skin, and eyes. While conventional pesticides boost crop yields — essential as the global population nears eight billion — their harmful side effects demand safer alternatives.
A breakthrough comes from scientists in Brazil and Spain, led by Diego V. Anjos, who analysed over 50 studies across 17 crops — including cotton, mango, cauliflower and sweet potato — grown in the UK, US, Australia and Brazil. Their findings? Ants are as effective as chemical pesticides at controlling pests — sometimes even better.
Ants’ protective power is strongest in shaded areas, where they reduce pest populations nearly twice as much. They also thrive in biodiverse farms with mixed crops. One caveat: ants 'farm' aphids for their sugary honeydew, which can increase aphid numbers. But researchers note this doesn’t outweigh their overall benefit — and suggest planting nearby sugar sources could divert ants from aphids.
This isn’t new: China has used yellow citrus ants for pest control in orange groves for 1,700 years. Elsewhere, Thai farmers deploy ducks to eat pests — proving nature offers time-tested solutions.
Replacing synthetic pesticides with biological controls like ants promises major advantages: reduced human and environmental harm, lower costs, and support for biodiversity, not its reduction.
In short, ants aren’t just insects — they’re tiny, efficient, eco-friendly farmhands. Harnessing them could revolutionise agriculture — sustainably.
Which country used ants as pesticides centuries ago?
Q.6
Choose an appropriate relative pronoun for the given sentence, where one option fits both the blanks:
Excuse me, can you tell me to _______ does this car belong and to _______ did the prize go?
Q.7
Complete the sentence with the most suitable question tag:
Danny: "She hates the sight of him." Ann: "_______"
Q.8
Read the following passage and answer the question:
Each year, the world uses 2.5 billion kilograms of pesticides — chemicals linked to serious health issues, including cancer, and damage to the nervous system, skin, and eyes. While conventional pesticides boost crop yields — essential as the global population nears eight billion — their harmful side effects demand safer alternatives.
A breakthrough comes from scientists in Brazil and Spain, led by Diego V. Anjos, who analysed over 50 studies across 17 crops — including cotton, mango, cauliflower and sweet potato — grown in the UK, US, Australia and Brazil. Their findings? Ants are as effective as chemical pesticides at controlling pests — sometimes even better.
Ants’ protective power is strongest in shaded areas, where they reduce pest populations nearly twice as much. They also thrive in biodiverse farms with mixed crops. One caveat: ants 'farm' aphids for their sugary honeydew, which can increase aphid numbers. But researchers note this doesn’t outweigh their overall benefit — and suggest planting nearby sugar sources could divert ants from aphids.
This isn’t new: China has used yellow citrus ants for pest control in orange groves for 1,700 years. Elsewhere, Thai farmers deploy ducks to eat pests — proving nature offers time-tested solutions.
Replacing synthetic pesticides with biological controls like ants promises major advantages: reduced human and environmental harm, lower costs, and support for biodiversity, not its reduction.
In short, ants aren’t just insects — they’re tiny, efficient, eco-friendly farmhands. Harnessing them could revolutionise agriculture — sustainably.
Pesticides can adversely affect:
Q.9
Choose the appropriate tense for the blank in the given sentence from the given option:
Bryan _____ when the meeting started.
Q.10
Complete the sentence with the most suitable question tag:
Megan: "I would prefer to go by air." Fiona: "_______"
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
a
Q.2
b
Q.3
a
Q.4
d
Q.5
d
Q.6
c
Q.7
d
Q.8
a
Q.9
d
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 : a | Q.2 : b | Q.3 : a | Q.4 : d | Q.5 : d | Q.6 : c | Q.7 : d | Q.8 : a | Q.9 : d | Q.10 : a
