CREST International Spell Bee - Winter Class 7 Previous Year Paper

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• Covers complex topics like Spell-probe, Back to the Roots and Crossword etc.
• Strengthens grammar usage, spelling accuracy, and word meaning understanding.
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Syllabus:

Section 1: Spell Bee Words for Class 7

There are a variety of questions based on the following word list and about 70%-80% of questions will come from this list. Question formats are explained in the Spell Bee marking scheme. The words are alphabetically arranged.

Aardvark, abandon, abandonment, abate, abhorrent, abolish, absurd, absurdity, abundant, academician, accessible, adherent, adhesive, admonish, adroit, adversary, aggravate, alleviate, alliance, amateur, angelic, angst, anonymous, anthology, appealing, apprentice, archaeological, arduous, argument, arrogance, articulate, asceticism, assertive, assessment, assurance, atrocious, attendant, audience, augment, aural, austere, authorised, awesome, Bashful, beguile, behest, belongings, bemoan, benefactor, benevolence, benevolent, beseech, betterment, biennial, bovine, brochure, buzzard, Candid, canine, cardamom, caveat, censure, cessation, chameleon, chaotic, charitable, chauffeur, chivalrous, chrysanthemum, cinnamon, circumspection, circumstances, clairvoyant, cleansing, coffers, cohesion, collaboration, collapse, commitment, commotion, comparison, compensate, compensation, concealed, conceivable, conclusive, concur, concurrent, condensed, confession, configure, conflict, congenial, consideration, constituency, constriction, contemplation, contradict, counteract, counterbalance, coup d’état, crass, De jure, debris, deciduous, decompose, deference, delicacy, denial, denounce, deplorable, deployment, deprivation, derivative, despise, destitute, detachment, development, dignified, dilated, dilemma, diminish, diminution, disagreement, disappointment, discord, discriminate, discriminating, disguise, disillusion, disinfect, dissuade, dogmatic, doldrums, dredge, duplicity, Ecstatic, elephantine, elucidate, elude, emaciated, embellish, embolden, eminent, empathy, empirical, endeavour, endorse, endurance, energetic, enigma, enigmatic, enjoyable, enlighten, entail, entomology, equine, equivocal, eradicate, evacuation, even, evolve, exacerbate, exaltation, excavate, exceptional, exclude, exemplary, exemption, exertion, exhilarate, exhort, expedite, expel, exponent, exquisite, extravagant, exuberant, eyewash, Fait accompli, fanatic, fantastic, fastidious, feline, fetch, flatterer, flattery, fluency, forbidden, formidable, fortitude, fragrant, frugality, futile, futility, Gallantry, genesis, geothermal, glittering, grandeur, gratuitous, grievance, grievous, grotesque, guaranteed, Halting, Haphazard, hapless, harshness, hassle, haughtiness, haunches, heartfelt, heckler, hermit, hesitate, hierarchy, honorary, hospitable, humiliate, hyperactive, hyperbole, hyperlink, hypersensitive, hypocrisy, Ideal, idealist, idle, igneous, ignorance, illiterate, imminent, imperfect, implementation, implicit, impolite, inclination, incoherent, incredulous, incumbent, indifference, indigenous, indistinct, indolent, indulgent, ineffable, inexperienced, infamous, inferno, inflammable, inflammation, inflatable, inhabitant, inhibition, insipid, insolvency, intelligible, intercede, interim, intolerance, intolerant, intravenous, intrepid, intricate, intrigued, intriguing, intrinsic, involvement, irksome, irresistible, Joviality, jubilation, juncture, Kestrel, Laborious, lagoon, latent, lessen, lively, loquacious, luminous, Mala fide, malaise, malign, malleable, manicure, mankind, mannequin, maroon, maternity, measurement, meditate, melancholy, methodical, minstrel, minuscule, miraculous, misdeed, misery, misgiving, momentary, monstrous, moribund, multidimensional, munificent, murk, mythology, Narcissism, narcissus, necessitate, necessities, neglect, negligible, nocturnal, nuance, Obdurate, obliged, observance, obsessive, obstruction, offended, offensive, ominous, omission, ornate, ornithology, osprey, outbound, outcast, ovation, overwhelming, Palatable, panacea, panache, panicked, parable, paraglider, parallelogram, paramedic, parasite, pastiche, paucity, penetrating, pensive, percussion, periphery, periscope, permeate, persuade, pertinent, petrifying, petty, pheasant, pinnacle, plain, platitude, plethora, point, politic, pomposity, ponderous, potent, praiseworthy, precedent, precise, precision, prejudiced, premature, prerequisite, pretence, pretentious, proceedings, proclamation, proficiency, profound, profuse, prohibition, prominent, pronunciation, propensity, proponent, prosperity, provoke, prudence, Quadrilateral, quartet, quell, quench, quit, quotient, Raison d’etre, rampart, random, raucous, ravage, raze, reality, realm, reasonable, rebellion, rebuke, recalcitrant, reckless, reckon, recluse, recognition, reconciliation, recruit, rectify, redundant, reimburse, reiterate, rejoice, relegate, relieve, remonstrate, render, renunciation, replenish, replica, reprimand, reproach, requisite, resonant, restive, restraint, resurrect, retentive, reverence, revitalise, revolve, righteous, rigid, route, rupture, rustic, Salient, Salutary, salvage, sanction, sanctity, sartorial, satiate, scarcity, scenario, scramble, secularist, sedate, sedentary, sensibly, separation, serenity, shrill, shrink, simultaneous, sinister, slander, smug, solidarity, sombre, soothe, soothing, spacecraft, speculate, squint, stagnant, stamina, stammering, stampede, status, stigma, stillness, stimulate, stint, stipulated, stringent, strudel, submission, subscription, subsidy, substance, subtle, successfully, succour, sufficient, sulky, superintendent, superstition, supposedly, suppress, supreme, surplus, surroundings, sustain, swagger, Talisman, tamper, tantalising, tawdry, tedious, tenacity, terracotta, terrestrial, trivial, turbine, turquoise, tyranny, theology, threat, thrilling, throng, thunderbolt, topple, torrid, tranquil, transferring, transform, traumatic, traverse, trifling, troublesome, trudge, truthfulness, tumble, Uber-, ulterior, unadorned, unbeatable, unbecoming, unbridled, uncertainty, uncivilised, understanding, unearth, unexpected, unhealthy, unimportant, uninteresting, unison, unpleasant, unprecedented, unruly, untamed, unwise, utopia, Vaccination, vagabond, vague, vehement, venerable, veneration, ventriloquist, veracity, verdant, versatile, viable, vicinity, vindicate, vindication, vintage, visionary, vitiate, vivacious, vociferous, vogue, volatile, voluble, voluntary, Waive, warmth, wavering, weatherproof, wield, withdrawn, wizard, Yearn, Zucchini

Section 2

It's a Get, Set, Spell! section wherein students would be required to listen to audio and write the spellings of the word asked. The accent used in the audio files is Indian.
This section will be based on the above-given word list.

Upto 20%-30% of the questions may have words outside of the above list. For any improvements or suggestions, do write to us at info@crestolympiads.com.

Please note: All spelling for the test will follow British English conventions. The Oxford Learner's Dictionary will be used as the primary reference for both spellings and meanings. If a word is not found in this dictionary, it will be considered non-existent for the purposes of the test.

Sample Paper Marking Scheme

Previous Year Questions

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Q.1	Choose the misspelt word/s in the given sentence: Sandy says that when scientists talk about distances in farway galaxies, they are using approxximate numbers, not exact measurements.
	a) scientists, distances		b) farway, galaxies
	c) farway, approxximate		d) approxximate, measurements

Q.2	Choose the correct prefix and suffix to make a meaningful word: _____account______ 1. Un 2. Non 3. Dis 4. De 5. ly 6. able 7. ness 8. ment
	a) 3 and 8		b) 2 and 7
	c) 4 and 6		d) 1 and 6

Q.3	Match the words with their meanings: 1. indolent a. experiencing extreme bad luck 2. hapless b. liking to be with other people 3. gregarious c. not wanting to work
	a) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a		b) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
	c) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c		d) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a

Q.4	Choose the correct option: Bona fide comes from _______ and it means ________. 1. German 2. Latin 3. Greek 4. French 5. in good faith 6. of fine quality 7. honest friend 8. pretty face
	a) 3/6		b) 2/5
	c) 1/7		d) 4/8

Q.5	Choose the correct word for the blank in the given sentence: A quiet or suppressed laugh is a ________.
	a) chuckle		b) chortle
	c) titter		d) giggle

Q.6	Choose the correct option: Ballet comes from _______ and it means ___________.
	a) French/ a style of dancing that tells a dramatic story with music but no talking or singing		b) Latin/ a short thick post that is used to stop vehicles from going on to a road or part of a road
	c) German/ dancing using feet as percussive instruments		d) Greek/ a wide city street, often with trees on either side

Q.7	Choose the most appropriate word for the given image:
	a) galaxy		b) nature
	c) spiral		d) imaginary

Q.8	Choose the correct option to make a meaningful word: decid_ _ _ _
	a) eous		b) ious
	c) oius		d) uous

Q.9	Find out the number of misspelt words in the given set of words and multiply the answer by '3'. prominient, hermit, impersonate, narcissus, nocturnal
	a) 6		b) 12
	c) 3		d) 9

Q.10	Choose the correct prefix and suffix to make a meaningful word: _____expert______ 1. Dis 2. Non 3. In 4. Un 5. ly 6. able 7. ness 8. ment
	a) 1 and 8		b) 3 and 5
	c) 4 and 5		d) 2 and 8

Your Score: 0/10

Additional Preparation Resource

1. CREST International Spell Bee (Winter) competition Worksheets Package for class 7 - 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

Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST International Spell Bee (Winter) competition past year paper pdf for class 7.