Olympiad English - Interactive English
Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 30
Select the option correctly showing the expression of speaker in the following sentence
That's terrific! Well, you reap what you sow
- (a)
explaining
- (b)
confirming
- (c)
agreeing
- (d)
appreciating
Choice (A) is incorrect as the statement doesn't explain (anything). It's neither a confirmation nor an agreement. It can be taken as a way of applauding a small achievement. (Refer to the word terrific).
Select the option correctly showing the expression of speaker in the following sentence
Give them a call; you can instantly know the result
- (a)
apologising
- (b)
promising
- (c)
persuading
- (d)
claiming
The second sentence is meant for persuading the listener to 'give them a call
Select the option correctly showing the expression of speaker in the following sentence
You're making a mountain out of a molehill
- (a)
denying
- (b)
protesting
- (c)
disagreeing
- (d)
scolding
The sentence does not completely deny. Rather, it is a protest (or chiding) for exaggerating something
Select the option correctly showing the expression of speaker in the following sentence
I will try my best not to let you down
- (a)
accusing
- (b)
promising
- (c)
announcing
- (d)
blaming
The sentence is a promise
Select the option correctly showing the expression of speaker in the following sentence
Sania: We decided to relocate to Mumbai.
Saina : Congratulations! I am happy for you. I would like to send you a floral basket.
Sania : No, it's okay. Don't bother.
- (a)
denying
- (b)
rejecting
- (c)
disagreeing
- (d)
declining
The words 'Don't bother' are meant for declining the offer
Select the option correctly showing the expression of speaker in the following sentence
You could have at least called me to let me know
- (a)
threatening
- (b)
condemning
- (c)
disapproving
- (d)
blaming
The statement is not a threat or condemnation. 'Blame' too is inapt, but it disapproves the fact that the listener did not 'at least call' the speaker.
Select the option correctly showing the expression of speaker in the following sentence
Let's go camping tomorrow.
- (a)
apologising
- (b)
explaining
- (c)
persuading
- (d)
suggesting
The statement is a suggestion
Select the option correctly showing the expression of speaker in the following sentence
If you keep complaining, you will be taken off the team
- (a)
threatening
- (b)
condemning
- (c)
disapproving
- (d)
blaming
The statement is a threat
Select the option correctly showing the expression of speaker in the following sentence
How I wish we had played the football game!
- (a)
regretting
- (b)
protesting
- (c)
disagreeing
- (d)
wishing
The sentence indicates 'we' didn't play. It is a regret
Select the option correctly showing the expression of speaker in the following sentence
I wish you had not forgotten to bring the key
- (a)
threatening
- (b)
blaming
- (c)
disapproving
- (d)
wishing
The sentence shows that the listener forgot the key. Hence the speaker is blaming the listener.
Read the passage that follow and choose the correct option that can replace the underlined portion
Kiran: Hi, Meera! I haven't seen you ______. Hope everything is fine .at your end
Meera: Yes,everything is fine as usual incidentally, when are you going to retire from your present service?
Kiran: I'm now a free bird. I retired on the 31st of last month.
Meera: How do you feel after your retirement from such a prestigious job?
Kiran: .Truly speaking, I have started feeling bored just within a fortnight of my retirement.
Meera: What are your plans to ward off this boredom?
- (a)
for fleeting time
- (b)
for ages
- (c)
from prehistoric days
- (d)
since big bang
Read the passage that follow and choose the correct option that can replace the underlined portion
Kiran: Hi, Meera! I haven't seen you for ages. Hope everything is fine .______
Meera: Yes,everything is fine as usual incidentally, when are you going to retire from your present service?
Kiran: I'm now a free bird. I retired on the 31st of last month.
Meera: How do you feel after your retirement from such a prestigious job?
Kiran: .Truly speaking, I have started feeling bored just within a fortnight of my retirement.
Meera: What are your plans to ward off this boredom?
- (a)
from your end
- (b)
at the end
- (c)
in the end
- (d)
at your end
Read the passage that follow and choose the correct option that can replace the underlined portion
Kiran: Hi, Meera! I haven't seen you for ages. Hope everything is fine .at your end
Meera: Yes,everything is fine as usual _____, when are you going to retire from your present service?
Kiran: I'm now a free bird. I retired on the 31st of last month.
Meera: How do you feel after your retirement from such a prestigious job?
Kiran: .Truly speaking, I have started feeling bored just within a fortnight of my retirement.
Meera: What are your plans to ward off this boredom?
- (a)
Immediately
- (b)
Incidentally
- (c)
Indelibly
- (d)
Irresolutely
Read the passage that follow and choose the correct option that can replace the underlined portion
Kiran: Hi, Meera! I haven't seen you for ages. Hope everything is fine .at your end
Meera: Yes,everything is fine as usual incidentally, when are you going to retire from your present service?
Kiran: I'm now ______. I retired on the 31st of last month.
Meera: How do you feel after your retirement from such a prestigious job?
Kiran: .Truly speaking, I have started feeling bored just within a fortnight of my retirement.
Meera: What are your plans to ward off this boredom?
- (a)
a golden bird
- (b)
a caught bird
- (c)
a tired bird
- (d)
a free bird
Read the passage that follow and choose the correct option that can replace the underlined portion
Kiran: Hi, Meera! I haven't seen you for ages. Hope everything is fine .at your end
Meera: Yes,everything is fine as usual incidentally, when are you going to retire from your present service?
Kiran: I'm now a free bird. I retired on the 31st of last month.
Meera: How do you feel after your retirement from such a prestigious job?
Kiran: ______, I have started feeling bored just within a fortnight of my retirement.
Meera: What are your plans to ward off this boredom?
- (a)
Generally speaking
- (b)
Duly speaking
- (c)
Truly speaking
- (d)
Fairly speaking
Read the passage that follow and choose the correct option that can replace the underlined portion
Kiran: Hi, Meera! I haven't seen you for ages. Hope everything is fine .at your end
Meera: Yes,everything is fine as usual incidentally, when are you going to retire from your present service?
Kiran: I'm now a free bird. I retired on the 31st of last month.
Meera: How do you feel after your retirement from such a prestigious job?
Kiran: .Truly speaking, I have started feeling bored just within a fortnight of my retirement.
Meera: What are your plans to ______ this boredom?
- (a)
cry wolf
- (b)
herald in
- (c)
ward off
- (d)
rise and shine
Read the passage that follow and choose the correct option that can replace the underlined portion
Mrs. Nita : Hello ! ______
Mrs. Rao : Yes, speaking.May i know who's Calling?
Mrs. Nita : I am Mrs. Nita, your new neighbour. We recently moved in
Mrs. Rao : What Can i do for you?
Mrs. Nita : I just wanted to know how you get your milk and the newspaper delivered
Mrs. Rao : We get it from the 'Fresh'. I can give you the number if you want.
Mrs Nita : That would be most kind of you.
Mrs Rao : Here is the number; 27876543. Please feel free to call if you need anything.
Mrs. Nita : Thank you so much for the offer. I'll surely do that. Bye!
Mrs. Rao : Bye.
- (a)
May I know who's calling?
- (b)
May I help you?
- (c)
May I speak to Mrs. Rao, please?
- (d)
I'm looking forward to meeting you.
Read the passage that follow and choose the correct option that can replace the underlined portion
Mrs. Nita : Hello ! May I speak to Mrs.Rao, Please?
Mrs. Rao : Yes, speaking._____
Mrs. Nita : I am Mrs. Nita, your new neighbour. We recently moved in
Mrs. Rao : What Can i do for you?
Mrs. Nita : I just wanted to know how you get your milk and the newspaper delivered
Mrs. Rao : We get it from the 'Fresh'. I can give you the number if you want.
Mrs Nita : That would be most kind of you.
Mrs Rao : Here is the number; 27876543. Please feel free to call if you need anything.
Mrs. Nita : Thank you so much for the offer. I'll surely do that. Bye!
Mrs. Rao : Bye.
- (a)
What a pleasant surprise!
- (b)
Who are you ?
- (c)
May I help you?
- (d)
May I know who's calling?
Read the passage that follow and choose the correct option that can replace the underlined portion
Mrs. Nita : Hello ! May I speak to Mrs.Rao, Please?
Mrs. Rao : Yes, speaking.May i know who's Calling?
Mrs. Nita : I am Mrs. Nita, your new neighbour. We recently moved in
Mrs. Rao : ______
Mrs. Nita : I just wanted to know how you get your milk and the newspaper delivered
Mrs. Rao : We get it from the 'Fresh'. I can give you the number if you want.
Mrs Nita : That would be most kind of you.
Mrs Rao : Here is the number; 27876543. Please feel free to call if you need anything.
Mrs. Nita : Thank you so much for the offer. I'll surely do that. Bye!
Mrs. Rao : Bye.
- (a)
I'm looking forward to meeting you
- (b)
What can I do for you?
- (c)
I've been hearing from you
- (d)
It's nice to hear from you
Read the passage that follow and choose the correct option that can replace the underlined portion
Mrs. Nita : Hello ! May I speak to Mrs.Rao, Please?
Mrs. Rao : Yes, speaking.May i know who's Calling?
Mrs. Nita : I am Mrs. Nita, your new neighbour. We recently moved in
Mrs. Rao : What Can i do for you?
Mrs. Nita : I just wanted to know how you get your milk and the newspaper delivered
Mrs. Rao : We get it from the 'Fresh'. I can give you the number if you want.
Mrs Nita : That would be most kind of you.
Mrs Rao : Here is the number; 27876543. _________.
Mrs. Nita : Thank you so much for the offer. I'll surely do that. Bye!
Mrs. Rao : Bye.
- (a)
What happened?
- (b)
I'm indeed delighted to help you
- (c)
Please feel free to call if you need anything
- (d)
Please come right now for a tea party
_________at the letter, Harika pushed it aside
- (a)
Having looking
- (b)
Having glanced
- (c)
Watching
- (d)
Both (A) and (B)
I have told you so many times,___________?
- (a)
did I
- (b)
have I
- (c)
haven't I
- (d)
isn't it
What kind of books are these? I_____read as a child
- (a)
can
- (b)
didn't use to
- (c)
should not
- (d)
will not
She sings well,_________?
- (a)
isn't she
- (b)
can't she
- (c)
won't she
- (d)
doesn't she
The factory___________ produce a lot more goods if it was modernised
- (a)
must
- (b)
should
- (c)
could
- (d)
ought to
I go on a diet. I am getting overweight
- (a)
may
- (b)
will
- (c)
could
- (d)
must
He didn't speak a word,_______?
- (a)
did he
- (b)
didn't he
- (c)
was he?
- (d)
has he
Do you know what time__________?
- (a)
is it
- (b)
has it
- (c)
it is
- (d)
Both (A) and (B)
I_________ the television to watch the news
- (a)
turn up
- (b)
turned up
- (c)
opened
- (d)
Both (A) and (C)
I drink____ tea
- (a)
much
- (b)
a lot of
- (c)
more and more
- (d)
None of the above