Mock IEO - 7 (Class VIII)
International English Olympiad – VII (Grade – VIII)
Questions
Directions: Choose the odd one out.
- Flat
- House
- Apartment
- Beach
Directions: Choose the odd one out.
- Axe : Cut
- Eyes : See
- Hammer : Nail
- None of these
Directions: Choose the word/phrase which is NOT the same in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.
Burr Ridge is a highly respectable suburb of Chicago.
- Environ around the city
- Area outlying a city
- Community
- Residential area outlying a city
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct suffix.
Three workers were killed today in an accident ____ blast at downtown.
- al
- ary
- ness
- by
Directions: Choose the word/phrase which is NOT the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
He faced scorching criticism.
- Fierce
- Harsh
- Very fast
- Severe
Directions: Choose the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank.
Tom has a ___ on his right arm.
- bruire
- bruise
- briuse
- bruse
Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.
Non-native English speakers now ___ native English speakers.
- overweigh
- underweigh
- outnumber
- overlay
Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.
He has lived with ___ all his life.
- respect
- dignity
- praise
- achievement
Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.
The soldiers ___ the country from external attacks.
- defend
- avoid
- abstain
- restrain
Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.
Raja will ___ help you with your homework.
- doubtfully
- fully
- already
- surely
Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.
Shannon ___ the street.
- lived for
- lived down
- lived off
- lived in
Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.
____ his efforts, he could not pass the examination.
- In addition to
- Despite
- Furthermore
- According to
Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.
We tossed the ball ___ between us.
- back and forth
- up and down
- on and off
- None of these
Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.
I generally buy ___ clothing.
- up and coming
- off the shelf
- off the coast
- down and under
Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.
Rihanna asked me ____ at my place for a moment.
- to stay
- to have stayed
- staying there
- None of these
Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.
Something ____ about these people who exploit the animals.
- ought be done
- ought to be done
- ought to be doing
- ought not be done
Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.
I am ____ of completing the work before Monday.
- thinking about
- the thought
- thinking
- thought
Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.
I will be back in ___ while.
- a little
- the little
- little
- None of these
Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.
The computer ____ is really slow.
- in which I am working
- on which I am working
- which I had
- on I was working
Directions: Choose the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) I really do not know /(B) why he is behaving /(C) in a rude manner. /(D) No error
- A
- B
- C
- D
Directions: Given below is a set of two sentences. Both of the sentences can be right or both can be wrong or one of the two can be right. Select the correct option.
P: He believes in destiny.
Q: He asked her to believing in destiny.
- Both are right.
- Both are wrong.
- Only P is right.
- Only Q is right.
Directions: Choose the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) His blue eyes /(B) reveal him and he /(C) was caught even with the face covered. /(D) No error
- A
- B
- C
- D
Directions: Choose the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) She was /(B) unable to control /(C) her own destiny. /(D) No error
- A
- B
- C
- D
Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
Glyn Severn and the Maharajah of Dour, both about 15 or 16, have been sent together to an English boarding school. Glyn's father has been for many years a Colonel in the Maharajah's father's army, but now the old Maharajah is dead, and his son, known at school as "Singh", has inherited the title. The Colonel is Singh's guardian.
There are the usual school boyish rivalries and fights, in particular involving a nasty individual called Slegge. A menagerie owner lives nearby, and among his animals is an elephant who is sometimes in a bad mood. It turns out that Glyn and Singh, who have had dealings with elephants in India, are rather good at bringing it under control.
What is the relationship between Maharaja’s son and Colonel’s son?
- Colonel’s son is Maharajah’s guardian.
- Maharajah’s son and Colonel’s son are both schoolmates.
- They are not related in any way.
- Colonel’s son is Singh’s father.
Directions: Given below is a set of two sentences. Both of the sentences can be right or both can be wrong or one of the two can be right. Select the correct option.
P: He is progressive in approach towards life.
Q: He is progressive in approaching towards life.
- Both are right.
- Both are wrong.
- Only P is right.
- Only Q is right.
Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
Glyn Severn and the Maharajah of Dour, both about 15 or 16, have been sent together to an English boarding school. Glyn's father has been for many years a Colonel in the Maharajah's father's army, but now the old Maharajah is dead, and his son, known at school as "Singh", has inherited the title. The Colonel is Singh's guardian.
There are the usual school boyish rivalries and fights, in particular involving a nasty individual called Slegge. A menagerie owner lives nearby, and among his animals is an elephant who is sometimes in a bad mood. It turns out that Glyn and Singh, who have had dealings with elephants in India, are rather good at bringing it under control.
What is the meaning of the word 'menagerie' as used in the passage?
- Rich person
- Collection of wild animals
- Boarding school
- Poor person
Directions: Choose the most suitable option to complete the dialogue.
Rihanna: I am afraid I cannot attend the orientation program.
Professor: ____
- You have to attend at any cost.
- Do not worry. I will give you a recap.
- That is not my concern.
- How can I help you then?
Directions: Choose the most suitable option to complete the dialogue.
Rena: Let's visit the museum on Saturday.
Tom: Okay, that sounds interesting. Where shall we meet?
Rena: ___
Tom: Great! See you there then.
- You guess and come by yourself.
- I will not tell you.
- We will meet at the ticket office of the museum.
- I was kidding, we are not meeting.
Directions: Choose the most suitable option to complete the dialogue.
Stranger: Can you help me cross the road?
Rohan: ___
Stranger: Thank you so much.
- Sorry, I won’t.
- Yeah sure, I will.
- Look left and right and down.
- None of these
Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
Glyn Severn and the Maharajah of Dour, both about 15 or 16, have been sent together to an English boarding school. Glyn's father has been for many years a Colonel in the Maharajah's father's army, but now the old Maharajah is dead, and his son, known at school as "Singh", has inherited the title. The Colonel is Singh's guardian.
There are the usual school boyish rivalries and fights, in particular involving a nasty individual called Slegge. A menagerie owner lives nearby, and among his animals is an elephant who is sometimes in a bad mood. It turns out that Glyn and Singh, who have had dealings with elephants in India, are rather good at bringing it under control.
Glyn and Singh are good at bringing the ___ under control.
- elephant
- children
- guardian
- teacher
Directions: Choose the correct sentence that completes the paragraph.
S1: It was completely quiet on the streets outside. It was strange.
S2: ____
S3: Now, they were completely empty.
- The streets were to be empty.
- Outside looked like inside.
- Usually, these streets were full of busy people.
- The show had fallen.
Directions: Choose the most suitable option to complete the dialogue.
Rahul: The salutation of your letter is not accurate. Can you write that again please?
Secretary: ___
- Okay, I am not sure.
- It will be done.
- Handle them on your own.
- I am not going to do that again.
Directions: Choose the correct sentence that completes the paragraph.
S1: The term biometrics refers to measurable characteristics that is unique to an individual.
S2: ___
S3: Thus, they help in identifying management globally.
- These characteristics are finger points, facial structure, etc.
- An individual is a person.
- Characters are not known to be specific.
- None of these
Directions: Choose the correct sentence that completes the paragraph.
S1: The 21st century has witnessed on unprecedented deterioration of the environment.
S2: ___
S3: It is very important to curb their effects in order to breathe in a healthy environment.
- The government is taking regulatory measures for the same.
- Many factors are responsible for degrading it.
- The types are ocean acidification, ozone layer depletion.
- Soil erosion is also there.
Directions: The paragraph below can be formed by four sentences (S1 - S4). S1 and S4 are given. From the options (P, Q, R), choose two sentences which can be used as S2 and S3, respectively.
S1: Tea processing is the method in which the leaves from the tea plant are transformed into dried leaves.
P: The categories of tea are distinguished by processing they undergo.
Q: Cultivation of tea involves various processes.
R: After being distinguished, the leaves are oxidised.
S4: After oxidation, tea is formed and moisture from the leaves in removed.
- PR
- PQ
- QP
- QR
Directions: The paragraph below can be formed by four sentences (S1 - S4). S1 and S4 are given. From the options (P, Q, R), choose two sentences which can be used as S2 and S3, respectively.
S1: As recent immigrants to the Untied States, my family and I decided to make a trip to see the Statue of Liberty.
P: This symbol of freedom and strength was something we had read about for many years.
Q: We wanted to experience it first hand.
R: Many people went there to see it.
S4: We were not alone in our interest to see the landmark.
- PQ
- PR
- QR
- QP
Directions: The paragraph below can be formed by four sentences (S1 - S4). S1 and S4 are given. From the options (P, Q, R), choose two sentences which can be used as S2 and S3, respectively.
S1: In schools, safeguarding practices should be adhered to.
P: Every school should follow the necessary protocols to ensure this.
Q: Safeguarding means ensuring safe environment for kids in schools.
R: The punishment should be strict.
S4: Anyone violating these protocols should be penalised.
- PR
- QP
- PQ
- RP
Directions: Choose the odd one out.
- Gracefully
- Professionally
- Excellently
- Defensive
How many certified albums are credited to Madonna?
Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
Madonna has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and is recognised as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records. According to the Recizording Industry Association of America (RIAA), she is the best-selling female rock artist of the 20th century and the second best-selling female artist in the United States, with 64.5 million certified albums. Billboard ranked her at number two, behind only The Beatles, on the Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists, making her the most successful solo artist in the history of American singles chart. The magazine also declared her as the top-touring female artist of all time. She became one of the five founding members of the UK Music Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility.
- 6.5 million
- 300 million
- 64.5 million
- 100 million
According to the passage, what is the meaning of the word 'eligibility'?
Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
Madonna has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and is recognised as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records. According to the Recizording Industry Association of America (RIAA), she is the best-selling female rock artist of the 20th century and the second best-selling female artist in the United States, with 64.5 million certified albums. Billboard ranked her at number two, behind only The Beatles, on the Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists, making her the most successful solo artist in the history of American singles chart. The magazine also declared her as the top-touring female artist of all time. She became one of the five founding members of the UK Music Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility.
- Assistance
- Qualification
- Participation
- Work
Who was ranked the top artist/band by Billboard?
Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
Madonna has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and is recognised as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records. According to the Recizording Industry Association of America (RIAA), she is the best-selling female rock artist of the 20th century and the second best-selling female artist in the United States, with 64.5 million certified albums. Billboard ranked her at number two, behind only The Beatles, on the Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists, making her the most successful solo artist in the history of American singles chart. The magazine also declared her as the top-touring female artist of all time. She became one of the five founding members of the UK Music Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility.
- The Beatles
- Nirvana
- Madonna
- Britney Spears
Madonna was the founding member of which of the following societies?
Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
Madonna has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and is recognised as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records. According to the Recizording Industry Association of America (RIAA), she is the best-selling female rock artist of the 20th century and the second best-selling female artist in the United States, with 64.5 million certified albums. Billboard ranked her at number two, behind only The Beatles, on the Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists, making her the most successful solo artist in the history of American singles chart. The magazine also declared her as the top-touring female artist of all time. She became one of the five founding members of the UK Music Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility.
- Guinness World Records
- Recording Industry Association of America
- UK Music Half of Fame
- Billboard
In which state of the United States is the firm located?
Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
Terra Engineering is a new company that will provide high quality technical and environmental engineering services to its clients. Terra Engineering is scheduled to begin operations on July 16, 2005. Terra Engineering will be a partnership, owned and operated by Norm Johnson and Rupert Smith.
Terra Engineering will target small to medium sized companies and government organisations within the southern part of Michigan, including Detroit and surrounding areas. Terra Engineering will seek major contracts with medium sized firms.
Terra Engineering will be located at:
459 Duncan Avenue, Suite 1003
Detroit, Michigan
- Colorado
- Detroit
- Michigan
- Duncan Avenue
Terra Engineering Company specialised in which type(s) of engineering service?
Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
Terra Engineering is a new company that will provide high quality technical and environmental engineering services to its clients. Terra Engineering is scheduled to begin operations on July 16, 2005. Terra Engineering will be a partnership, owned and operated by Norm Johnson and Rupert Smith.
Terra Engineering will target small to medium sized companies and government organisations within the southern part of Michigan, including Detroit and surrounding areas. Terra Engineering will seek major contracts with medium sized firms.
Terra Engineering will be located at:
459 Duncan Avenue, Suite 1003
Detroit, Michigan
- Electronic engineering
- Environmental engineering
- Technical engineering
- Both (2) and (3)
What is the ownership structure of Terra Engineering?
Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
Terra Engineering is a new company that will provide high quality technical and environmental engineering services to its clients. Terra Engineering is scheduled to begin operations on July 16, 2005. Terra Engineering will be a partnership, owned and operated by Norm Johnson and Rupert Smith.
Terra Engineering will target small to medium sized companies and government organisations within the southern part of Michigan, including Detroit and surrounding areas. Terra Engineering will seek major contracts with medium sized firms.
Terra Engineering will be located at:
459 Duncan Avenue, Suite 1003
Detroit, Michigan
- Owned by an individual
- Copartnership of two individuals
- No partnership
- None of these
According to the passage, what is the minimum time for which a sermon is given?
Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
- Five minutes
- Six minutes
- Ten minutes
- Three minutes
According to the passage, what is the meaning of the word 'custom'?
Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
- Traditionally accepted way of doing something
- Formal behaviour with friends
- Congregation of Christians
- Sermon given in the church
What does the author feel happy about?
Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
- Thought of establishing lives of young people
- Thought of giving sermons
- Experience in the church
- Habit of worshipping
Why are young people lately attending the morning worship more than before?
Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
- Sermon given is brief and not long.
- Ministry wants young people to attend sermon.
- It is giving delight to young people.
- Not mentioned in the passage.
What type of organisations does Terra Engineering deal with?
Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
Terra Engineering is a new company that will provide high quality technical and environmental engineering services to its clients. Terra Engineering is scheduled to begin operations on July 16, 2005. Terra Engineering will be a partnership, owned and operated by Norm Johnson and Rupert Smith.
Terra Engineering will target small to medium sized companies and government organisations within the southern part of Michigan, including Detroit and surrounding areas. Terra Engineering will seek major contracts with medium sized firms.
Terra Engineering will be located at:
459 Duncan Avenue, Suite 1003
Detroit, Michigan
- Big sized firms
- Domestic level firms
- Medium sized firms
- High level firms