Grade : 6

Grade 6, IEO Demo Test Total Marks :

60
Time : 1 Hr

FOR QUESTIONS 1 TO 22, CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION TO FILL IN THE BLANKS:

1. The worried mother sat __________ her child all night.

A. beneath B. upon C. beside D. underneath

2.

________ purer water than this does not exist.

A. The B. A C. An D. No article

3.

How can I ______ thank you for lending me money.

A. never B. ever C. least D. each

4.

Don't hesitate to write again if I can be of any ________ help.

A. farther B. further C. future D. after

5.

Members only have access _____ the Board of Directors hall.

A. for B. to C. on D. upon

6. Five lakhs of rupees ____ a huge amount.

A. are B. is C. am D. they

7.

Choosing this job offer was a difficult situation for him. It was like selecting between the __________.

A. two odds B. devil and the deep sea C. two halfs D. apple and pie

8.

The speaker was not able to express himself properly. He was ______________.

A. inimitable B. inarticulate C. indelible D. inaudible

9.

I _____ for him since half-past eight and I shall wait only another five minutes.

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A. was waiting B. had been waiting C. have been waiting D. had waited

10.

He has a grudge _______ everybody in the group.

A. to B. for C. with D. against

11.

While I ________ French, I often _________ tense errors.

A. am learning, make B. had been learning, make C. was learning, made D. None of the above

12.

The investigating team is _______ a loss to explain the reason for his death.

A. on B. at C. up on D. for

13.

"The sentence is difficult. He cannot translate it without help." can also be written as:

A. The sentence is so difficult that it B. The sentence is very C. The sentence is difficult D. The sentence cannot be translated
cannot be translated without help. difficult to be translated. to translate without help. without help, owing to its difficulty.

14.

She takes ________ her mother in many ways.

A. behind B. like C. after D. for

15.

It has been a long time _______ I heard from him.

A. to B. since C. for D. after

16.

This event took place _____ to the First World War.

A. advance B. prior C. in lieu D. towards

17.

I have been working here for _________ six years.

A. roughly B. nearly C. almost D. Anyone can be used.

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18.

My grandma is amazing. She is just ___ her 70th birthday and still rides a bicycle.

A. long for B. short of C. around D. nearing

19.

I am not happy, I was promised a 20,000 pay rise, but only got _____ under 10000.

A. a little B. the little C. as little as D. None of the above

20.

I am getting worried about my friend. It's _________ midnight and he hasn't returned home.

A. appearing B. advancing C. approaching D. nearing

21.

It's hot! I think it's _______ 45 degrees.

A. about B. nigh on C. high on D. neigh on

22.

Johnny really likes his school. He has ______ made a lot of friends.

A. just B. already C. quite D. really

FOR QUESTIONS 23 AND 24, CHOOSE THE PART OF THE SENTENCE THAT HAS AN ERROR:

23.

The winds was blowing hard and soon there was a devastating sandstorm.

A. The winds B. was blowing hard C. and soon there was D. a devastating sandstorm.

24. The celebrations after winning the World Cup went on till the wee hours of the morning.

A. The celebrations B. after winning the World Cup C. went on till the wee hours D. of the morning.

FOR QUESTIONS 25 AND 26, CHOOSE THE CORRECT SYNONYM OF THE GIVEN WORD:

25.

Plod

A. Cry B. Move C. Hurry D. Imitate

26.

Topple

A. Top over something B. Decorate C. Tumble D. Free moving

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FOR QUESTIONS 27 AND 28, CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANTONYM OF THE GIVEN WORD:

27.

Cowardice

A. Honest B. Failure C. Courage D. Demean

28.

Vague

A. Astonish B. Clear C. Crafty D. Honest

FOR QUESTIONS 29 AND 30, CHOOSE THE OPTION WITH THE CORRECT SPELLING:

29.

One who is a professional

A. Amature B. Amateur C. Amatur D. Amaetur

30.

A type of free weight used for weight training.

A. Dumbell B. Dumbel C. Dumbill D. Dumbbell

FOR QUESTIONS 31 TO 35, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW:

Nitin was quite a mischevious boy. He enjoyed playing pranks not only with his friends but also with his elders.
He had a very bad habit of enjoying hitting the poor birds and animals with his catapult. During his summer
vacations, Nitin went to his grandparent's house in the village. It was an old house and had many insects, like
lizards, frogs, etc. One evening he went out to play. On returning back home, he noticed a beehive. He took out
his catapult and hurled stones with it on the beehive.

Soon the bees came out and attacked him. He was bitten by bees all over his face, neck, and arms. He was
trying to run away but only groaned in pain. He managed to reach home with great difficulty and told
everything to his grandmother. She applied an ayurvedic medicine on his body parts that were so severely
paining, and it took him days before he could get fully cured. Ayurvedic medicines have the property of
controlling inflammation in case of bee venom and providing it with a soothing effect. This helps alleviate pain
and inflammation. But the next time, whenever he saw a beehive, he dared not to even look at it, let alone
hitting it. Once bitten, twice shy!!

31.

What is the meaning of the word 'pranks'?

A. Cracking jokes B. Playing C. Hurting others badly D. Mischievous acts

FOR QUESTIONS 31 TO 35, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW:

Nitin was quite a mischevious boy. He enjoyed playing pranks not only with his friends but also with his elders.
He had a very bad habit of enjoying hitting the poor birds and animals with his catapult. During his summer
vacations, Nitin went to his grandparent's house in the village. It was an old house and had many insects, like
lizards, frogs, etc. One evening he went out to play. On returning back home, he noticed a beehive. He took out
his catapult and hurled stones with it on the beehive.

Soon the bees came out and attacked him. He was bitten by bees all over his face, neck, and arms. He was
trying to run away but only groaned in pain. He managed to reach home with great difficulty and told
everything to his grandmother. She applied an ayurvedic medicine on his body parts that were so severely
paining, and it took him days before he could get fully cured. Ayurvedic medicines have the property of
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controlling inflammation in case of bee venom and providing it with a soothing effect. This helps alleviate pain
and inflammation. But the next time, whenever he saw a beehive, he dared not to even look at it, let alone
hitting it. Once bitten, twice shy!!

32.

What is a 'catapult'?

A. A baby catterpillar B. A machine to cut off trees C. A pointed knife D. A tool to hurl stones

FOR QUESTIONS 31 TO 35, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW:

Nitin was quite a mischevious boy. He enjoyed playing pranks not only with his friends but also with his elders.
He had a very bad habit of enjoying hitting the poor birds and animals with his catapult. During his summer
vacations, Nitin went to his grandparent's house in the village. It was an old house and had many insects, like
lizards, frogs, etc. One evening he went out to play. On returning back home, he noticed a beehive. He took out
his catapult and hurled stones with it on the beehive.

Soon the bees came out and attacked him. He was bitten by bees all over his face, neck, and arms. He was
trying to run away but only groaned in pain. He managed to reach home with great difficulty and told
everything to his grandmother. She applied an ayurvedic medicine on his body parts that were so severely
paining, and it took him days before he could get fully cured. Ayurvedic medicines have the property of
controlling inflammation in case of bee venom and providing it with a soothing effect. This helps alleviate pain
and inflammation. But the next time, whenever he saw a beehive, he dared not to even look at it, let alone
hitting it. Once bitten, twice shy!!

33.

What is the antonym of 'groaning'?

A. crying out aloud B. lament C. exultation D. moaning

FOR QUESTIONS 31 TO 35, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW:

Nitin was quite a mischevious boy. He enjoyed playing pranks not only with his friends but also with his elders.
He had a very bad habit of enjoying hitting the poor birds and animals with his catapult. During his summer
vacations, Nitin went to his grandparent's house in the village. It was an old house and had many insects, like
lizards, frogs, etc. One evening he went out to play. On returning back home, he noticed a beehive. He took out
his catapult and hurled stones with it on the beehive.

Soon the bees came out and attacked him. He was bitten by bees all over his face, neck, and arms. He was
trying to run away but only groaned in pain. He managed to reach home with great difficulty and told
everything to his grandmother. She applied an ayurvedic medicine on his body parts that were so severely
paining, and it took him days before he could get fully cured. Ayurvedic medicines have the property of
controlling inflammation in case of bee venom and providing it with a soothing effect. This helps alleviate pain
and inflammation. But the next time, whenever he saw a beehive, he dared not to even look at it, let alone
hitting it. Once bitten, twice shy!!

34.

Why was Nitin groaning?

A. Because he hurled stones at others B. He got hurt with stones C. He was punished for playing pranks D. He was bitten by bees

35.

What do you understand by 'Once bitten twice shy'?

A. Do not hit bees the second B. Beehives should not be C. An unpleasant experience induces D. None of the
time disturbed caution above

FOR QUESTIONS 36 TO 40, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW:

Mahabalipuram is located at a distance of 58 km from Chennai. It represents the architectural grandeur of the
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Pallavas. The age of the Pallavas lasted from the beginning of the 7th century to the close of the 9th century.
The word Mahabalipuram is derived from the Tamil word Mamallapuram. It was a name given to the place after
the Pallava King, Narsimhavarman I, got the title of Mahamalla or the great wrestler.

Mahabalipuram has got many historical monuments and has been classified as the UNESCO World Heritage
site. The temples of Mahabalipuram portray the events described in the Mahabharata. These temples were built
during the reign of Narsimhavarman and his successor Rajasimhavarman. They show the two phases of the
Pallava architecture- the rock-cut architecture and the structural form. During the first phase, the mandapas
and rathas were excavated from rocks. During the second phase, the mandapa architecture was given up and
structural monuments were erected. The Shore Temple is the best example of structural architecture that has
survived the ravages of nature.

36.

What has been classified as UNESCO World Heritage site?

A. Many temples B. Temples of South India C. Mahabalipuram D. Temple architecture of Mahabalipuram

FOR QUESTIONS 36 TO 40, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW:

Mahabalipuram is located at a distance of 58 km from Chennai. It represents the architectural grandeur of the
Pallavas. The age of the Pallavas lasted from the beginning of the 7th century to the close of the 9th century.
The word Mahabalipuram is derived from the Tamil word Mamallapuram. It was a name given to the place after
the Pallava King, Narsimhavarman I, got the title of Mahamalla or the great wrestler.

Mahabalipuram has got many historical monuments and has been classified as the UNESCO World Heritage
site. The temples of Mahabalipuram portray the events described in the Mahabharata. These temples were built
during the reign of Narsimhavarman and his successor Rajasimhavarman. They show the two phases of the
Pallava architecture- the rock-cut architecture and the structural form. During the first phase, the mandapas
and rathas were excavated from rocks. During the second phase, the mandapa architecture was given up and
structural monuments were erected. The Shore Temple is the best example of structural architecture that has
survived the ravages of nature.

37.

Mahabalipuram is named after whom?

A. Pallava dynasty B. Mamallapuram C. King Narsimhavarman I D. Both 2 and 3

38.

What is the antonym of 'grandeur'?

A. expansive B. fame C. tiny D. insignificance

FOR QUESTIONS 36 TO 40, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW:

Mahabalipuram is located at a distance of 58 km from Chennai. It represents the architectural grandeur of the
Pallavas. The age of the Pallavas lasted from the beginning of the 7th century to the close of the 9th century.
The word Mahabalipuram is derived from the Tamil word Mamallapuram. It was a name given to the place after
the Pallava King, Narsimhavarman I, got the title of Mahamalla or the great wrestler.

Mahabalipuram has got many historical monuments and has been classified as the UNESCO World Heritage
site. The temples of Mahabalipuram portray the events described in the Mahabharata. These temples were built
during the reign of Narsimhavarman and his successor Rajasimhavarman. They show the two phases of the
Pallava architecture- the rock-cut architecture and the structural form. During the first phase, the mandapas
and rathas were excavated from rocks. During the second phase, the mandapa architecture was given up and
structural monuments were erected. The Shore Temple is the best example of structural architecture that has
survived the ravages of nature.

39.

What were the types of temple architecture in Mahabalipuram?

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A. Rock-cut architecture B. Structural architecture C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

40.

Shore Temple is famous for:

A. Its architecture B. Its grandeur C. It is built on the shore D. It is the best example of structural architecture

FOR QUESTIONS 41 TO 45, CHOOSE THE MOST SUITABLE OPTION TO COMPLETE EACH
CONVERSATION:

41.

Rex: Where were you?

Tom: I went for a ___ stroll by the lake.

A. slow B. leisurely C. sluggish D. declining

42.

Tina: What happened to you?

Alina: I felt very ________ after the huge meal.

A. insipid B. weak C. sluggish D. massive

43.

Boss: Why are you late?

Employee: The traffic was crawling at a ______ pace.

A. rat's B. monkey's C. snail's D. tortoise's

44.

Mom: Did you meet all your friends?

Daughter: No, I couldn't meet Julian. As usual, she _______ late.

A. turned in B. turned over C. turned up D. turned out

45.

Son: Hello Mom!!

Mother: Hi! Can you _____ some food on the way home from work, please?

A. pick out B. pick in C. pick up D. pick over

Achievers Section

FOR QUESTIONS 46 AND 47, CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION TO FILL IN THE BLANK:

46.

James said he'd be definitely there for the party, but I'd take it with a ___________.

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A. spoon of doubt B. pinch of salt C. piece of cake D. iota of salt

47.

The teacher ______ that we always do our homework.

A. recommending B. recommend C. recommended D. had recommend

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANTONYM OF THE GIVEN WORD:

48.

Insipid

A. Banal B. Dull C. Exciting D. Tasteless

CHOOSE THE CORRECT SYNONYM OF THE GIVEN WORD:

49.

Giggle

A. Gay B. Laugh C. Happy D. Annoyed

CHOOSE THE MOST SUITABLE OPTION TO COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION:

50.

Annie: Why are you so worried?

Harry: Somebody stole my ________ by leaking the designs I developed on the internet.

A. designs B. peace C. piece D. thunder

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