Olympiad – Class VIII – English - Adjectives

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Question - 1

Read the passage that follow and choose the correct options that can replace the underlined portion
Elephants are highly _____with relatively large, Complex and .slow-maturing. brains. They have reasoning capabilities, can learn skills and have emotions experiencing pain, suffering, sadness and grief and they are even depressed just like we are sometimes. They love to wallow in mud and swish their bodies with grainy sand. As their skin is sensitive to the sun, the mud and sand form a sunscreen of sorts, protecting them from the sun's harsh rays. In the cool, clear stream, the elephants exhibit their playful nature by spraying water over unsuspecting visitors and by lying on their side in the stream.

  • A agile
  • B lethargic
  • C intelligent
  • D gigantic

Question - 2

Read the passage that follow and choose the correct options that can replace the underlined portion
Elephants are highly intelligent with relatively large, ____and .slow-maturing. brains. They have reasoning capabilities, can learn skills and have emotions experiencing pain, suffering, sadness and grief and they are even depressed just like we are sometimes. They love to wallow in mud and swish their bodies with grainy sand. As their skin is sensitive to the sun, the mud and sand form a sunscreen of sorts, protecting them from the sun's harsh rays. In the cool, clear stream, the elephants exhibit their playful nature by spraying water over unsuspecting visitors and by lying on their side in the stream.

  • A complex
  • B fast
  • C simple
  • D uncomplicated

Question - 3

Read the passage that follow and choose the correct options that can replace the underlined portion
Elephants are highly intelligent with relatively large, Complex and .____. brains. They have reasoning capabilities, can learn skills and have emotions experiencing pain, suffering, sadness and grief and they are even depressed just like we are sometimes. They love to wallow in mud and swish their bodies with grainy sand. As their skin is sensitive to the sun, the mud and sand form a sunscreen of sorts, protecting them from the sun's harsh rays. In the cool, clear stream, the elephants exhibit their playful nature by spraying water over unsuspecting visitors and by lying on their side in the stream.

  • A quick-witted
  • B child-like
  • C childish
  • D slow - maturing

Question - 4

Read the passage that follow and choose the correct options that can replace the underlined portion
Elephants are highly intelligent with relatively large, Complex and .slow-maturing. brains. They have reasoning capabilities, can learn skills and have emotions experiencing pain, suffering, sadness and grief and they are even _____just like we are sometimes. They love to wallow in mud and swish their bodies with grainy sand. As their skin is sensitive to the sun, the mud and sand form a sunscreen of sorts, protecting them from the sun's harsh rays. In the cool, clear stream, the elephants exhibit their playful nature by spraying water over unsuspecting visitors and by lying on their side in the stream.

  • A depressing
  • B mirthful
  • C depressed
  • D caring

Question - 5

Read the passage that follow and choose the correct options that can replace the underlined portion
Elephants are highly intelligent with relatively large, Complex and .slow-maturing. brains. They have reasoning capabilities, can learn skills and have emotions experiencing pain, suffering, sadness and grief and they are even depressed just like we are sometimes. They love to wallow in mud and swish their bodies with _____sand. As their skin is sensitive to the sun, the mud and sand form a sunscreen of sorts, protecting them from the sun's harsh rays. In the cool, clear stream, the elephants exhibit their playful nature by spraying water over unsuspecting visitors and by lying on their side in the stream.

  • A rocky
  • B fluffy
  • C grainy
  • D silken

Question - 6

Read the passage that follow and choose the correct options that can replace the underlined portion
Elephants are highly intelligent with relatively large, Complex and .slow-maturing. brains. They have reasoning capabilities, can learn skills and have emotions experiencing pain, suffering, sadness and grief and they are even depressed just like we are sometimes. They love to wallow in mud and swish their bodies with grainy sand. As their skin is ________to the sun, the mud and sand form a sunscreen of sorts, protecting them from the sun's harsh rays. In the cool, clear stream, the elephants exhibit their playful nature by spraying water over unsuspecting visitors and by lying on their side in the stream.

  • A soft
  • B sensitive
  • C thick
  • D hard

Question - 7

Read the passage that follow and choose the correct options that can replace the underlined portion
Elephants are highly intelligent with relatively large, Complex and .slow-maturing. brains. They have reasoning capabilities, can learn skills and have emotions experiencing pain, suffering, sadness and grief and they are even depressed just like we are sometimes. They love to wallow in mud and swish their bodies with grainy sand. As their skin is sensitive to the sun, the mud and sand form a sunscreen of sorts, protecting them from the sun's ______rays. In the cool, clear stream, the elephants exhibit their playful nature by spraying water over unsuspecting visitors and by lying on their side in the stream.

  • A copious
  • B lightning
  • C celestial
  • D harsh

Question - 8

Read the passage that follow and choose the correct options that can replace the underlined portion
Elephants are highly intelligent with relatively large, Complex and .slow-maturing. brains. They have reasoning capabilities, can learn skills and have emotions experiencing pain, suffering, sadness and grief and they are even depressed just like we are sometimes. They love to wallow in mud and swish their bodies with grainy sand. As their skin is sensitive to the sun, the mud and sand form a sunscreen of sorts, protecting them from the sun's harsh rays. In the ____, clear stream, the elephants exhibit their playful nature by spraying water over unsuspecting visitors and by lying on their side in the stream.

  • A ample
  • B cool
  • C flowing
  • D rising

Question - 9

Read the passage that follow and choose the correct options that can replace the underlined portion
Elephants are highly intelligent with relatively large, Complex and .slow-maturing. brains. They have reasoning capabilities, can learn skills and have emotions experiencing pain, suffering, sadness and grief and they are even depressed just like we are sometimes. They love to wallow in mud and swish their bodies with grainy sand. As their skin is sensitive to the sun, the mud and sand form a sunscreen of sorts, protecting them from the sun's harsh rays. In the cool, clear stream, the elephants exhibit their ______nature by spraying water over unsuspecting visitors and by lying on their side in the stream.

  • A majestic
  • B youthful
  • C buoyant
  • D playful

Question - 10

Read the passage that follow and choose the correct options that can replace the underlined portion
Elephants are highly intelligent with relatively large, Complex and .slow-maturing. brains. They have reasoning capabilities, can learn skills and have emotions experiencing pain, suffering, sadness and grief and they are even depressed just like we are sometimes. They love to wallow in mud and swish their bodies with grainy sand. As their skin is sensitive to the sun, the mud and sand form a sunscreen of sorts, protecting them from the sun's harsh rays. In the cool, clear stream, the elephants exhibit their playful nature by spraying water over _______visitors and by lying on their side in the stream.

  • A irritating
  • B unsuspecting
  • C heedless
  • D timid