CREST International Spell Bee - Winter Class 7 Previous Year Papers

Getting ready for the Class 7 Spell Bee Winter Olympiad? Practising previous year papers is an effective way to polish spelling skills and enhance vocabulary for higher-level language challenges.

Why Practise with Previous Year Papers?

• Covers complex topics like Spell-probe, Back to the Roots and Crossword etc.
• Strengthens grammar usage, spelling accuracy, and word meaning understanding.
• Prepares students for Olympiad-level questions and boosts confidence through familiarisation with the format.

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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. Different format of questions are available here. The words are alphabetically arranged.

Aardvark, abandon, abandonment, abate, abhorrent, abolish, absurd, absurdity, abundant, abusive, academician, accessible, accoutred, accumulative, acquittal, adherent, adhesive, adieu, admonish, admonishment, adroit, adventitious, adversary, aggravate, agnostic, alia, alibi, alleviate, alliance, amateur, angelic, angst, annihilate, anonymous, anthology, appealing, apprentice, archaeological, arduous, arduous, argument, arrogance, articulate, asceticism, assault, assertive, assessment, assurance, atheist, atrocious, attendant, audience, augment, aural, austere, authorised, autotroph, aweigh, Banquet, bashful, beguile, behest, belongingness, bemoan, benefactor, benevolence, benevolent, beseech, betterment, biennial, bona fide, bovine, brain haemorrhage, brainwash, break brochure, buzzard, Candid, canine, cardamom, caveat, censure, centennial, cessation, chaotic, charitable, chaste, chauffeur, chivalrous, 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, coupe, cowardly, crass cupidity, Death, debris, deception, deciduous, decompose, defamation, deference, defraud, de jure, delicacy, denial, denounce, deplete, deplorable, deployment, deprivation, derivative, despicable despise, destitute, detachment, development, dignified, dilated, dilemma, diminish, diminution, disagreement, disappointment, discord, discreet, discriminate, discriminating, disguise, disillusion, disinfect, dissuade, dogmatic, doldrums drain dredge, drip, duplicity, Earthbound, ecstatic, elephantine, elucidate, elucidate, elude, emaciated, embellish, embezzled, embezzlement, embolden, eminent, empathy, empirical, endeavour, endorse, endurance, energetic, enigma, enigmatic, enjoyable, enlighten, entail, entomology, equine, equivocal, eradicate, evacuation, even, evolve, exacerbate, exaltation, exceptional, exclude, exculpate, exemplary, exemption, exertion, exhilarate, exhort, expedite, expel, exponent, exquisite, extravagant, exuberant, eye-popping, eyewash, Faint, fait accompli, fanatic, fantastic, fastidious, faux, feline, fetch, flatterer, flattery, fluency, forbidden, formidable, fortitude, fragrant, frisk, frugality, futile, futility, Gallantry, genesis, genre, geothermal, glittering, gloomy, grandeur, gratuitous, grave, grievance, grievous, grotesque, guaranteed, Halting, haphazard, hapless, harshness, hassle, haughtiness, haunches, heartfelt, heckler, hedonism, hermit, hesitate, hierarchy, honorary, hospitable, humiliate, hyperactive, hyperbole, hypercritical, hyperlink, hypersensitive, hypocrisy, Ideal, idealist, idle, igneous, ignorance, illiterate, imminent, impairment, imperfect, impersonate, implementation, implicit, impolite, in toto, inclination, incoherent, incredulous, incumbent, indifference, indigenous, indistinct, indolent, indulgent, ineffable, inexperienced, infamous, inferno, inflammable, inflammation, inflatable, inhabitant, inhibition, insipid, insolvency, insurgent, intelligible, Inter intercede, Interim, intimidate, intolerance, intolerant, intravenous, intrepid, intricate, intrigued, intriguing, intrinsic, intruder, involvement, ipso facto, irksome, irresistible, Joviality, jubilation, juncture, Kestrel, Laborious, lagoon, latent, lessen, lively, loquacious, luminous, Mala fide, malaise, malediction, malign, malignant, manicure, mankind, mannequin, maroon, maternity, mayhem, measurement, meditate, melancholy, methodical, microorganisms, minstrel, minuscule, miraculous, misappropriate, miscreant, misdeed, misery, misgiving, modus operandi, momentary, monstrous, moribund, multidimensional, munificent, murk, mythology, Narcissism, narcissus, neanderthal, necessitate, necessities, neglect, negligible, niggardly, nocturnal, nuance, nuisance, Obdurate, obliged, observance, obsessive, obstruction, ocular, offended, offender, offensive, ominous, omission, ornate, ornithology, osprey, outbound outcast, ovation, overwhelming, Palatable, panacea, panache, panicked, parable, paraglider, parallelogram, paramedic, paranoid, parasite, parsley, pastiche, paternity, pathology, paucity, penetrating, pensive, percussion, periphery, permeate, perquisite, persuade, pertinent, petrifying, petty, pheasant, pinnacle, pitiless, plain, platitude, plethora, plunderer, point politic, pomposity, ponderous, potent, praiseworthy, pre-loved, pre-owned, precedent, precise, precision, prejudiced, premature, prerequisite, pretence, pretentious, preventive, prima facie, pro proceedings, proclamation, proficiency, profound, profuse, prohibition, prolong, prominent, pronunciation, propensity, proponent, prosperity, provoke, prudence, Quadrilateral, quasi, quell, quench, quid, quit, quo, quotient, Raison d’etre, rampage, rampart, random, raucous, ravage, raze, reality, realm, reasonable, rebellion, rebuke, recalcitrant, reckless, reckon, recluse, recognition, reconciliation, recruit, rectify, redundant, refurbish, reimburse, reiterate, rejoice, relegate, relieve, remonstrate, render, renunciation, replenish, replica, reprimand, reprisal, reproach, requisite, resonant, restive, restraint, resurrect, retaliate, retentive, reverence, revitalise, righteous, rigid, rogue, route rupture, rustic, ruthless, Salient, salutary, salvage, sanction, sanctity, sartorial, satiate, scarcity, scenario, scramble secularist, sedate, sedentary, sedition, sensibly, separation, serenity, shrill, shrink, simultaneous, sinister, slander, smug, soirée, solidarity, sombre, soothe, soothing, spacecraft, speculate, spiteful, squint, stagnant, stamina, stammering, stampede, status, stigma, stillness, stimulate, stint, stipulated, stomach-churning, stringent, Strudel, submission, subscription, subsidy, substance, subtle, successfully, succour, sufficient, sulky, sultry, superintendent, superstition, supple, supposedly, suppress, supreme, surplus, surreal, surroundings, sustain, swagger, swindle, Talisman, tamper, tantalising, tawdry, tedious, tenacity, tenure, terracotta, terrestrial, theology, threat, threshold, thrilling, throng, thunderbolt, topple, torrid, tranquil, transferring, transform, trapezoid, traumatic, traverse, trenched, trickery, trifling, trivial, troublesome, trudge, truthfulness, tumble, turgidity, tyranny, tête-à-tête, Uber-, ulterior, unadorned, unbeatable, unbecoming, unbridled, uncertainty, uncivilised, understanding, unearth, unexpected, unhealthy, unimportant, uninteresting, unison, unpleasant, unprecedented, unreasonable, unruly, unsorted, unsubstantial, untamed, unwise, utopia, Vaccination, vagabond, vague, vantage, vehement, venal, venerable, veneration, ventriloquist, veracity, verdant, versatile, viable, vice versa, vicinity, vindicate, vindication, vintage, vis-à-vis, visionary, vitiate, vivacious, vociferous, vogue, volatile, voluble, voluntary, vox pop, voyage, 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 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.

Sample Paper Marking Scheme

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Q.1	What is the meaning of the word that can be formed from the given letters? ebluts
	a) a person who is new and has little experience in a skill, job or situation		b) not very obvious or easy to notice
	c) fond of company		d) extremely unpleasant

Q.2	Find out the number of misspelt words in the given set of words and multiply the answer by 2: recluse, transfering, subscribtion, succesfully, recruit, quoteint
	a) 2		b) 6
	c) 8		d) 10

Q.3	Choose the option in which both the blanks can be filled with the same letter:
	a) irres__st__ble		b) intr__v__nous
	c) p__destr__an		d) terr__str__al

Q.4	Choose the right combination to form a meaningful word for the blank: 1. popping 2. lung 3. nerve 4. churning 5. heart 6. stomach 7. blowing Something ​making you feel that you want to vomit because it is so horrible can be called _____-_____.
	a) 3 and 1		b) 2 and 7
	c) 5 and 7		d) 6 and 4

Q.5	Choose the correct prefix and suffix to make a meaningful word: This can be can be used to describe behaviour that is not fitting or appropriate: ___becom___ 1. un 2. non 3. dis 4. ible 5. ing 6. ful
	a) 3 and 4		b) 3 and 6
	c) 2 and 4		d) 1 and 5

Q.6	Match the words with their synonyms: 1. atrocious 2. adverse 3. incredulous a. unbelieving b. unfavourable c. shocking
	a) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a		b) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
	c) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a		d) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c

Q.7	Choose the correct prefix and suffix to make a meaningful word: __ appear__ 1. dis 2. non 3. un 4. pre 5. ance 6. ive 7. ed 8. ence
	a) 1 and 5		b) 2 and 8
	c) 3 and 7		d) 4 and 6

Q.8	Correct the misspelt word in the following and choose the option with its meaning: According to the Dalai Lama, we will think less about our dissatisfactions if we develop genuin sympathy for others' suffering. As a result our own serenity and inner strength will increase.
	a) the quality of being calm and peaceful		b) feelings of discontent
	c) sincere and honest		d) understanding and care for someone else's problems

Q.9	Identify the sentence/s with the correct use of the word in bold: 1. We are waiting for her assent to the proposals that were made during the meeting. 2. The ascent to the top of the mountain was extremely long and tiring.
	a) only 1		b) only 2
	c) neither 1 nor 2		d) both are correct

Q.10	Choose the correct option: Tariff comes from _________ and it means _________. 1. Latin 2. French 3. Italian 4. German 5. a leisurely holiday by the sea 6. a traveller 7. an infantry gun predating the modern rifle 8. a tax imposed on imports or exports
	a) 1/5		b) 3/8
	c) 2/7		d) 4/6

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.