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English Olympiad - Class 1

English Olympiad for Class 1 📖

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English is the key to communication and expression! In Class 1 English Olympiads, you’ll master letters, words, simple sentences, and basic grammar while having fun with language.

Why English Olympiad?

Section titled “Why English Olympiad?”
  • 🔤 Alphabet Mastery: Perfect knowledge of all 26 letters
  • 📚 Vocabulary Building: Learn new words every day
  • ✍️ Writing Skills: Form letters and write simple words
  • 👂 Listening Skills: Understand spoken English better
  • 🗣️ Speaking Confidence: Express yourself clearly

Class 1 English Syllabus

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1. Alphabets

Section titled “1. Alphabets”
  • Capital letters (A-Z)
  • Small letters (a-z)
  • Letter sounds (phonics)
  • Alphabetical order
  • Missing letters

2. Vowels and Consonants

Section titled “2. Vowels and Consonants”
  • Five vowels: A, E, I, O, U
  • Vowel sounds in words
  • Consonants recognition
  • Vowel-consonant combinations

3. Word Formation

Section titled “3. Word Formation”
  • 2-letter words (at, in, on)
  • 3-letter words (cat, bat, rat)
  • 4-letter words (book, ball, doll)
  • Rhyming words
  • Word families (-at, -an, -it)

4. Basic Grammar

Section titled “4. Basic Grammar”
  • Naming words (nouns)
  • Action words (verbs)
  • Describing words (adjectives)
  • Use of ‘a’ and ‘an’
  • Singular and plural

5. Sentence Formation

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  • Simple sentences
  • Capital letter at beginning
  • Full stop at the end
  • Question mark (?)
  • Exclamation mark (!)

6. Reading Comprehension

Section titled “6. Reading Comprehension”
  • Short passages
  • Picture reading
  • Simple questions based on text
  • Understanding main ideas

7. Opposites and Pairs

Section titled “7. Opposites and Pairs”
  • Big-small, hot-cold
  • Up-down, in-out
  • Day-night, black-white
  • Common opposite words

Sample Questions with Answers

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Question 1

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How many letters are there in the English alphabet?

  • A) 24
  • B) 25
  • C) 26
  • D) 27

Answer: C) 26

Question 2

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Which of these is a vowel?

  • A) B
  • B) C
  • C) E
  • D) F

Answer: C) E

Question 3

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Complete: A, B, C, D, ___

  • A) F
  • B) E
  • C) G
  • D) H

Answer: B) E

Question 4

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What is the opposite of ‘big’?

  • A) Large
  • B) Huge
  • C) Small
  • D) Tall

Answer: C) Small

Question 5

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Choose the correct article: ___ apple

  • A) A
  • B) An
  • C) The
  • D) No article

Answer: B) An

Question 6

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Which word rhymes with ‘cat’?

  • A) Dog
  • B) Bat
  • C) Fish
  • D) Bird

Answer: B) Bat

Question 7

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What comes after ‘M’ in the alphabet?

  • A) L
  • B) N
  • C) O
  • D) P

Answer: B) N

Question 8

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Choose the action word:

  • A) Book
  • B) Run
  • C) Red
  • D) Table

Answer: B) Run

Question 9

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How many vowels are in the word ‘HOUSE’?

  • A) 1
  • B) 2
  • C) 3
  • D) 4

Answer: C) 3 (O, U, E)

Question 10

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Which sentence is correct?

  • A) i like apples
  • B) I like apples.
  • C) i Like Apples
  • D) I Like apples

Answer: B) I like apples.

Question 11

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What is the plural of ‘book’?

  • A) Book
  • B) Books
  • C) Bookes
  • D) Bookies

Answer: B) Books

Question 12

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Choose the naming word:

  • A) Jump
  • B) Beautiful
  • C) Chair
  • D) Quickly

Answer: C) Chair

Question 13

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Which letter comes before ‘P’?

  • A) N
  • B) O
  • C) Q
  • D) R

Answer: B) O

Question 14

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Complete the word: C_T

  • A) A
  • B) E
  • C) I
  • D) All of these

Answer: D) All of these (CAT, CUT, COT all are valid)

Question 15

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What punctuation mark goes at the end of this sentence: “What is your name”

  • A) .
  • B) ?
  • C) !
  • D) ,

Answer: B) ?

Practice Tips

Section titled “Practice Tips”
  1. Daily Reading: Read simple books with pictures
  2. Letter Writing: Practice writing letters in the air and on paper
  3. Word Games: Play word-building games with family
  4. Rhyme Time: Find words that rhyme with common words
  5. Story Telling: Tell simple stories using basic words

Last 10 Years Question Papers

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Practice with these previous years’ question papers:

IEO (International English Olympiad)

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SilverZone ICAS English

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Fun English Activities

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  • Alphabet Song: Sing the ABC song daily
  • Letter Hunt: Find letters in newspapers and magazines
  • Rhyming Games: Create silly rhyming sentences
  • Story Pictures: Look at pictures and make up stories
  • Word Building: Use letter blocks or cards to make words
  • Reading Aloud: Read simple books with expression

English Through Play

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  • Letter Bingo: Play bingo with letters and sounds
  • Word Matching: Match pictures with words
  • Sentence Building: Arrange words to make sentences
  • Phonics Games: Play games with letter sounds
  • Writing Practice: Trace letters and words in sand or salt

Building Confidence

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  • Start Small: Begin with simple words and sentences
  • Practice Daily: Consistency is key to improvement
  • Read Together: Share reading time with family
  • Celebrate Success: Feel proud of every new word learned
  • Ask Questions: Never hesitate to ask about new words

Remember: Every great writer started with learning the alphabet. Keep practicing and enjoy the journey! ✨