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SAMPLE PAPER
SOF International
English Olympiad
The actual test paper consists of 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections:
25 questions in section I, 15 questions in section II and 10 questions in section III.
SYLLABUS
Section-I: Word and Structure Knowledge
Concord, Question forms, Tenses, Conditionals, Modals, Collocations, Phrasal verbs, Idioms,
Homonyms and homophones, Words related to weather, Countries, Language and people,
Global problems, etc.
Section-II: Reading
Search for and retrieve information from various text types like Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, etc.
Understand information presented in instruction manual format, Message format and others
Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in longer texts like editorials,
Essays, etc.
Make inferences from advanced texts
Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression
Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like Giving/accepting compliments, Agreeing,
Disagreeing, Requesting, Seeking information, etc.
SOF International
English Olympiad
WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE
Direction (Q. No. 1 and 2) : Choose the most suitable word/phrase for each blank.
1. We have to let the law _____________ and wait for the court verdict in this matter.
(A) Take it course
(B) Make its course
(C) Take a course
(D) Take its course
2.
3.
4.
This colour has gone _______________ fashion.
(A) Out from
(B) From
(C) Out of
(D) Off
Choose the correct spelling.
(A) Pseudonym
(B) Pseuodnym
(C) Pseudoname
(D) Seudonum
Select the correct phrase.
(A) Take it and leave it
(C) Take it or leave it
(B) Take it or give it
(D) Leave it or take it
Complete each word using the letters from the choices given below.
5. I managed to reach school without any further _____hap.
(A) Un
(B) Dis
(C) Mis