English
English opens doors to better schools, brighter careers, and a world of new ideas. Our English Olympiad is a competitive challenge where students sharpen their grammar, vocabulary, and reading skills while discovering what they are truly capable of. Give your child the chance to test their talent, see where they stand, and grow with confidence.
Skills Assessed with English Olympiad
For Classes 1 to 10
Grammar
Communication
Reading comprehension
Vocabulary enhancement
Curriculum
Class-wise syllabus breakdown
SECTION A : Alphabet & Phonics
- Alphabets A–Z
- Vowels and Consonants
- Phonics
- Rhyming Words
SECTION B : Vocabulary
- Opposite Words
- Picture Vocabulary
- Naming Words
SECTION C : Grammar
- Nouns / Naming Words
- Pronouns (He, She, It)
- Verbs / Action Words
- Gender (Masculine – Feminine)
- Singular - Plural
- Use of ‘A’ and ‘An’
- Has & Have
- Prepositions / Position Words
SECTION D : Sentence Formation
- Simple Sentences
- Reading Comprehension
SECTION E : Achievers Section
- Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
- Questions based on the topics covered in above sections
SECTION A : Word and Structure Knowledge
- Spellings
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Words formations
- Jumbled sentences
SECTION B : Building Blocks of Language
- Nouns
- Pronouns
- Adjectives
- Articles
- Verbs
SECTION C : Reading and Analytical Skills
- Reading comprehension
- Picture – based questions
- Character analysis
- Words relationships
SECTION D : Achievers Sections
- Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
- Questions based on the topics covered in first three sections
SECTION A : GRAMMAR
- Nouns (Proper, Common, Abstract)
- Pronouns (he, she, it, they)
- Verbs (action words, is/am/are)
- Adjectives (describing words)
- Articles (a, an, the — basic use)
- Prepositions
- Simple sentences (subject + verb + object)
- Types of sentences (statement and question)
SECTION B : VOCABULARY
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Picture vocabulary
- Spelling Correction (simple words)
- One-word naming (basic objects)
SECTION C : READING AND COMPREHENSION
- Very short unseen passages
- Direct questions (who, what, where)
- Identify correct answers from text
SECTION D : WRITING SKILLS
- Sentence formation
- Picture-based sentences
- Jumbled Sentences Arrangement
SECTION E : EXCELLENCE ZONE
- Odd one out
- Simple analogy
- Basic logical reasoning
SECTION A : GRAMMAR
- Nouns (Proper, Common, Abstract and Collective)
- Pronouns (Personal, Possessive and Demonstrative)
- Verbs (is/am/are, has/have, past forms — basic)
- Adjectives (Degrees of Comparison)
- Adverbs (basic introduction — manner, time)
- Articles (a, an, the — correct usage)
- Prepositions (in, on, at, under, between, behind)
- Subject-Verb Agreement (basic rules)
- Types of Sentences (statement, question, exclamation)
SECTION B : VOCABULARY
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Homophones (basic)
- Prefix & Suffix (un-, re-, -ful, -less)
- Basic Idioms & Phrases
- Spelling Correction
SECTION C : READING AND COMPREHENSION
- Short unseen passages
- Direct and vocabulary-based questions
- True/False
- Fill in the blanks from passage
- Sequence of events
SECTION D : WRITING SKILLS
- Sentence formation
- Short paragraph writing (guided)
- Sentence correction
- Rearranging sentences
SECTION E : EXCELLENCE ZONE
- Word analogy
- Odd one out
- Basic coding-decoding
- Mixed grammar application
SECTION A : GRAMMAR
- Nouns (Proper, Common, Collective, Abstract)
- Pronouns (Personal, Possessive, Reflexive)
- Verbs (Present and Past Tense)
- Adjectives (Degrees of Comparison)
- Adverbs (Manner, Time, Place)
- Articles & Determiners (basic usage)
- Prepositions (expanded usage)
- Conjunctions (and, but, because, so)
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Types of Sentences (all types)
SECTION B : VOCABULARY
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Homonyms & Homophones
- Idioms & Phrases (basic usage)
- Word Formation (prefix & suffix)
- Spelling Accuracy
SECTION C : READING AND COMPREHENSION
- Unseen passages (moderate level)
- Vocabulary from context
- Inference-based questions (basic)
- True/False and fill-ups
SECTION D : WRITING SKILLS
- Dialogue completion
- Sentence transformation
- Rearranging of sentences
SECTION E : EXCELLENCE ZONE
- Logical reasoning
- Word analogy (advanced)
- Coding-decoding
- Higher Order Thinking Questions (HOTS)
SECTION A : GRAMMAR
- Nouns (kinds, number, gender, case)
- Pronouns (personal, reflexive, relative, interrogative)
- Verbs (tenses — present, past, future; auxiliary verbs)
- Adjectives (kinds and degrees of comparison)
- Adverbs (kinds and usage)
- Articles & Determiners
- Prepositions (basic and usage)
- Conjunctions (coordinating and subordinating)
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Types of Sentences & Transformation of Sentences
SECTION B : VOCABULARY
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Homophones & Homonyms
- Prefix & Suffix
- Idioms & Phrases
- One-word Substitution
- Spelling Correction
SECTION C : READING AND COMPREHENSION
- Unseen passages (factual & literary)
- Direct & inferential questions
- Vocabulary-based questions
- True/False
- Sequencing & main idea
SECTION D : WRITING SKILLS
- Paragraph writing
- Picture composition
- Sentence correction
- Rearranging sentences
SECTION E : EXCELLENCE ZONE
- Word analogy
- Odd one out
- Coding-decoding
- Logical reasoning
- Mixed grammar application
SECTION A : GRAMMAR
- Nouns (kinds and functions)
- Pronouns (all types)
- Verbs (tenses, modals, non-finite verbs — basic)
- Adjectives & Adverbs (forms and comparison)
- Articles & Determiners
- Prepositions (advanced usage)
- Conjunctions
- Active & Passive Voice (basic)
- Direct & Indirect Speech (basic)
- Subject-Verb Agreement
SECTION B : VOCABULARY
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Homophones & Homonyms
- Idioms & Phrases
- One-word Substitution
- Phrasal Verbs
- Spelling Correction
SECTION C : READING AND COMPREHENSION
- Unseen passages (discursive & narrative)
- Inferential & analytical questions
- Vocabulary usage
- Sequencing & theme
SECTION D : WRITING SKILLS
- Story writing (guided)
- Notice writing (basic)
- Sentence correction
SECTION E : EXCELLENCE ZONE
- Word analogy
- Odd one out
- Coding-decoding
- Logical reasoning
- Mixed grammar application
SECTION A : GRAMMAR
- Parts of Speech (detailed revision)
- Tenses (all forms)
- Modals (can, could, may, might, must, etc.)
- Active & Passive Voice
- Direct & Indirect Speech
- Adjectives & Adverbs (advanced usage)
- Prepositions
- Conjunctions
- Determiners
- Subject-Verb Agreement
SECTION B : VOCABULARY
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Idioms & Phrases
- One-word Substitution
- Phrasal Verbs
- Collocations
- Spelling Correction
SECTION C : READING AND COMPREHENSION
- Unseen passages (literary & factual)
- Analytical & inferential questions
- Theme & tone identification
- Vocabulary-based questions
SECTION D : WRITING SKILLS
- Paragraph writing
- Article writing
- Notice writing
SECTION E : EXCELLENCE ZONE
- Word analogy
- Odd one out
- Coding-decoding
- Logical reasoning
- Mixed grammar application
SECTION A : GRAMMAR
- Tenses (comprehensive)
- Modals (advanced usage)
- Active & Passive Voice
- Direct & Indirect Speech
- Clauses (noun, adjective, adverb)
- Determiners
- Prepositions
- Conjunctions
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Sentence Transformation
SECTION B : VOCABULARY
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Idioms & Phrases
- One-word Substitution
- Phrasal Verbs
- Collocations
- Spelling Correction
SECTION C : READING AND COMPREHENSION
- Unseen passages (discursive, factual, literary)
- Analytical & inferential questions
- Author's tone & intent
- Vocabulary-based questions
SECTION D : WRITING SKILLS
- Paragraph writing
- Article writing
- Story writing
- Letter writing (formal)
- Diary entry / short composition
SECTION E : EXCELLENCE ZONE
- Word analogy
- Odd one out
- Coding-decoding
- Logical reasoning
- Mixed grammar application
SECTION A : GRAMMAR
- Tenses (advanced usage and error detection)
- Modals
- Active & Passive Voice
- Direct & Indirect Speech (statements, questions, commands, exclamations)
- Clauses (noun, adjective, adverb — identification and transformation)
- Determiners (all types and contextual usage)
- Prepositions (advanced and idiomatic usage)
- Conjunctions
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Sentence Transformation (simple, complex, compound; assertive, interrogative, exclamatory, imperative)
SECTION B : VOCABULARY
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Idioms & Phrases
- One-word Substitution
- Phrasal Verbs
- Collocations
- Word Formation (prefix, suffix, root words)
- Spelling Correction
SECTION C : READING AND COMPREHENSION
- Unseen passages (discursive, literary, case-based)
- Analytical & inferential questions
- Author's tone, style & intent
- Vocabulary in context
- Summary-based questions
SECTION D : WRITING SKILLS
- Article writing
- Formal letter writing (complaint, enquiry, application)
- Story writing (creative & reflective)
- Editing & Omission
SECTION E : EXCELLENCE ZONE
- Word Analogy
- Odd one out (logical & linguistic)
- Coding-decoding (pattern-based & logical reasoning)
- Logical reasoning
- Mixed grammar application (error correction, editing passages)
Sample Paper
Class-wise downloadable sample papers