iOEL - VIII (SilverZone) Olympiad (Class - 8)

Directions: Given below is a notice with blanks i, ii, iii and iv. Fill the blanks with the options provided to make it sensible.

Dear Anurag,
I am writing to inform you that I (i) joining a new company from the 1^st of the next month in Chandigarh. So, I will be moving out of this (ii) by the end of this month. I will pay (iii) for this month. Thank you for being such a good companion. Wishing you (iv) ahead.
Ashish

P. shared accommodation
Q. my share of rent
R. will be
S. a great future

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

Mahatma Gandhi's full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was born on 2nd October, 1869. His father was an officer in-charge of a province in the British Empire. Gandhi ji got married in an early age while he was studying in high school. Later, he went to England to study law. There, he saw discrimination against the blacks and the Indians. He himself had had bitter experiences, so he vowed to throw the English out of his country. For this purpose, he returned to India and started a revolution against the Britishers by rousing the fire of self-respect in his countrymen. He followed the path of non-violence, truth, love and fraternity. He had developed such virtues in his childhood. Moreover, he practised what he preached. His dream came true when India won independence on August 15, 1947 from the cruel clutches of the British. Unfortunately, he was assassinated on 30th January, 1948 by Nathuram Godse when he was on his way to attend a prayer. It was a dark day in the history of India.

Gandhi ji's father was a/an

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

Mahatma Gandhi's full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was born on 2nd October, 1869. His father was an officer in-charge of a province in the British Empire. Gandhi ji got married in an early age while he was studying in high school. Later, he went to England to study law. There, he saw discrimination against the blacks and the Indians. He himself had had bitter experiences, so he vowed to throw the English out of his country. For this purpose, he returned to India and started a revolution against the Britishers by rousing the fire of self-respect in his countrymen. He followed the path of non-violence, truth, love and fraternity. He had developed such virtues in his childhood. Moreover, he practised what he preached. His dream came true when India won independence on August 15, 1947 from the cruel clutches of the British. Unfortunately, he was assassinated on 30th January, 1948 by Nathuram Godse when he was on his way to attend a prayer. It was a dark day in the history of India.

Mahatma Gandhi was NOT a man of

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

Mahatma Gandhi's full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was born on 2nd October, 1869. His father was an officer in-charge of a province in the British Empire. Gandhi ji got married in an early age while he was studying in high school. Later, he went to England to study law. There, he saw discrimination against the blacks and the Indians. He himself had had bitter experiences, so he vowed to throw the English out of his country. For this purpose, he returned to India and started a revolution against the Britishers by rousing the fire of self-respect in his countrymen. He followed the path of non-violence, truth, love and fraternity. He had developed such virtues in his childhood. Moreover, he practised what he preached. His dream came true when India won independence on August 15, 1947 from the cruel clutches of the British. Unfortunately, he was assassinated on 30th January, 1948 by Nathuram Godse when he was on his way to attend a prayer. It was a dark day in the history of India.

What is the meaning of the word 'clutches' as used in the passage?

Directions: Given below is the body of a letter with blanks i, ii, iii and iv. Fill in the blanks with the options provided to make it meaningful.

My dear Dalvir,
How are you? It's been a long time (i) to me. I often worry about the well-being of your mother. I thought (ii) that it was your responsibility to write and tell me about your studies and affairs at home. I am (iii) coming back and having a good time with everybody at home. Meanwhile, keep on writing and (iv) all the happenings at home.
Best wishes,
Dad

P. you would understand
Q. since you wrote
R. looking forward to
S. informing me about

Directions: Given below is the body of a story with blanks. Fill in the blanks with the options provided to make it meaningful.

The March house was situated on a hill and the four March sisters were at home, waiting for their mother. When the clock struck eleven, they (i), Mrs. March was very late from her social club. They waited restlessly and at last, there was a knock at the door. When it was opened, Mrs. March (ii) and hugged her daughters. The eldest daughter Meg laid the table and brought the food to the table. Jo, the second one, fetched slippers for her mother. Beth and Amy sat beside their mother on the sofa. Mrs. March was looking a bit worried and they asked the reason for her sadness. She told them that Mrs. Richard, their neighbour, who had six (iii), was facing starvation and had nothing to feed her children with. This brought tears in the eyes of the girls and they immediately decided to go to Mrs. Richard and share their food with her children. They felt great warmth after doing such a noble deed. They requested their mother that her social club should arrange for food for the poor family everyday. Mrs. March (iv) daughters.

P. children to provide for
Q. entered the house
R. got worried as their mother
S. felt proud of her