CREST English Olympiad Class 10 Sample Paper

The Class 10 English Olympiad Sample Paper is tailored to help students polish their advanced language skills and prepare smartly for the exam. It's a great way to practise challenging English topics in a structured format.

What's Inside the Class 10 English Olympiad Sample Paper?

  • MCQs covering grammar, vocabulary, comprehension & writing skills
  • Divided into English Language and Achiever's Section
  • Answer key included for guided revision and improvement

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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.

Q.1 Q.2 Q.3 Q.4 Q.5 Q.6 Q.7 Q.8 Q.9 Q.10

Q.1

Read the given sentence and fill the blank with suitable option:

We ________ some problems with our computer systems recently.

Q.2

Read the passage and answer the question:

As the rulers of the planet, humans like to think that it is the large creatures who will emerge victorious from the struggle for survival. However, nature teaches us the opposite it is often the smallest species which are the toughest and more adaptable. A perfect example is the hummingbird, which is found in the Americas. One species of hummingbird is known as the bee hummingbird ranks as the world's smallest and lightest bird and it is barely visible when it is in flight.
Humming birds are the only birds that can fly backwards. They feed mainly on the nectar of flowers, a liquid that is rich in energy. Nectar is an ideal food source, for hummingbirds need an incredible amount of energy to sustain their body metabolism. A hummingbird's wings flap at a rate of about 80 times per second and its tiny heart beats more than 1000 times per minute. This is why they must consume relatively large quantities of food. In the course of a day, a hummingbird consumes about half its body weight in nectar.

Which of the following statements about the bee hummingbird is true?

Q.3

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.

Q.4

Choose one word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:

One who hates marriage

Q.5

Choose the most suitable option to fill in the blank:

Each of these hot dogs ____ juicy.

Q.6

Choose the most suitable option to fill in the blank:

A : These vocabulary classes ! They are taking their toll on me.
B : Well ! It's simple. All you have to do with a word is ______ in a dictionary.

Q.7

Identify the type of adjective:

These materials are of better quality than those of the last dispatch.

Q.8

Spot the error:

The enemy has received many informations regarding the activities of the army of our neighbouring country.

Q.9

Choose the option that cannot fit in the blank:

How have you come ______ such a precious diamond?

Q.10

Choose the most suitable option to fill in the blank:

 Nancy Cartwright is a more famous philosopher than ____ professor .

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Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

Q.1cQ.2bQ.3cQ.4bQ.5aQ.6dQ.7bQ.8aQ.9dQ.10b

Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

Q.1 : c | Q.2 : b | Q.3 : c | Q.4 : b | Q.5 : a | Q.6 : d | Q.7 : b | Q.8 : a | Q.9 : d | Q.10 : b

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