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IEO English Olympiad Previous Year Question Paper For Class 5 To 8

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SOF IEO Class 5 To 8 Past Year Question Papers: Free PDF Download

Students preparing for the English Olympiad exam can greatly benefit from the IEO Previous Year Question Paper. To be able to score better marks in the International English Olympiad Exam, it is important that the students are familiar with the question paper pattern of the exam. The previous year question papers of IEO help with that. 

 

Vedantu provides free IEO previous year question papers for classes 5th to 8th on this page. The previous year’ question papers are available in a downloadable PDF format so that students are able to keep them handy as they prepare for the exam.

 

Build your confidence by practising these Class 5 to 8 previous year question papers. All of them contain real authentic questions to help students get an idea of what type of questions can be asked in their IEO-2024-25 exams. IEO aspirants can expose themselves to a variety of questions in terms of their difficulty, frequency, and type that eventually gives students anticipate the real exam questions.

IEO Class 2 Exam Date 2024-25

SOF IEO is open to students for Classes 1 to 12. It is conducted at two different levels. For level 5 to 8, exam is condued on three different dates. Each school may select any date for conducting the SOF IEO as per its convenience. A separate set of question papers will be provided by the SOF on each date. Change of date for conducting the SOF IEO is not permitted to schools.

 

SOF IEO Level 1 Exam Date 2024-25

School may select any one of the following dates for conducting the examination as per its convenience.

  • Date 1: 26th September 2024

  • Date 2: 8th October 2024

  • Date 3: 8th November 2024

 

SOF IEO Level 2 Exam Date 2024-25

  • Dates for SOF IEO level 2 exam  will be announced by January 2025.

  • SOF IEO Level 2 exam will be held for students from classes 3rd to 12th.

 

SOF IEO Level 2 Exam Date 2024-25

  • Dates for SOF IEO level 2 exam  will be announced by January 2025.

  • SOF IEO Level 2 exam will be held for students from classes 3rd to 12th.

 

SOF IEO Syllabus 2024-25 For Class 5th

Total Questions: 50                                                                 Total Time: 1 Hour

Section – 1: Spellings, Collocations, Idioms, Homonyms and homophones, 

Synonyms, Antonyms, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs and Phrasal Verbs, 

Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuation, Tenses, 

Active-Passive Voice and Reported Speech, etc.

Section – 2: Search for and retrieve information from various text types like News headlines, Messages, Letters,  etc.

Understand information given in News reports, timetables, Messages, etc.

Look for specific information in short texts like messages, menu card dialogues, etc.

Section – 3: Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like 

Requests, Refusals, Apologies, etc.

Section – 4: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Sections 1, 2, and 3.

 

SOF IEO Syllabus 2024-25 For Class 6th

Total Questions: 50                                                                      Total Time: 1 Hour

Section – 1:  Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Conjunctions, Prepositions,

Punctuation and Jumbled Words, Tenses, Voices, Narration, etc., 

Spellings, Collocations, Phrasal verbs, Idioms, Synonyms, Antonyms

Section – 2:  Search for and retrieve information from various text types like News headlines, Brochures, Formal and Informal letters, Itinerary, etc.

Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in Short narratives, 

Time-tables, News stories, Diary entry, Poster Making, Messages, etc.

Section – 3: Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like agreement and disagreement, Requests, Refusals, Apologies,

Section – 4: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Sections 1, 2, and 3.

 

SOF IEO Syllabus 2024-25 For Class 7th

Total Questions: 50                                                                     Total Time: 1 Hour

Section – 1: Spellings, Collocations and Words related to Travel, Locations, Activities, Homonyms and Homophones, etc., 

Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies and Spellings, One word, Phrasal verbs and Idioms, Modals, Word order, Nouns, Pronouns, 

Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuation, Tenses, Voices and Narration, etc.

Section 2:  Search for and retrieve information from various text types like News stories, Brochures, Formal and informal letters and advertisements. 

Understand information given in News reports, Brochures, Itinerary, etc.

Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in short narratives, Biographies, Notices and Messages, etc.

Section 3: Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like requesting and refusing, Apologies and stating of preferences and expression of intent, etc..

Section 4: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Sections 1, 2, and 3.

 

SOF IEO Syllabus 2024-25 For Class 8th

Total Questions: 50                                                                     Total Time: 1 Hour

Section – 1:  Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies and Spellings, Collocations, Phrasal Verbs, 

Idioms or Proverbs, Homonyms and Homophones, One word, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Prepositional Phrases, Participle Phrases, 

Conjunctions, Determiners, Jumbled Words and Punctuations, Tenses, Voices and Narrations, Question Tags, etc. 

Words related to leisure, Household items/issues, Social causes, Outdoor locations and activities, etc.

Section – 2:  Search for and retrieve information from various text types like News reports, Blurb, 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

Section – 3: Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions such as Requesting, Giving information, Expressing surprise, Pronunciation, etc.

Section – 4: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Sections 1, 2, and 3.

 

SOF IEO Exam Pattern 2024-25 For Class 5th to 12th

Section

No. of Questions

Marks/Questions

Total Marks

Section – 1: Word and Structure Knowledge

             

 

              45

 

 

         1

 

 

       45

Section – 2: Reading

Section – 3: Spoken and Written Expression

Section – 4: Achievers Section

5

3

15

Grand Total

                50

 

      60

 

Benefits of Solving IEO Previous Year Question Papers 

  • Develops ability to analyze the exam pattern and the type of questions.

  • Builds confidence by letting students anticipate the picture of a real exam through it.

  • Studying previous year question papers helps students to strategize their preparation by monitoring the frequency of questions being asked earlier.

  • Helps students to prioritize the learning material in terms of important, very important, not necessary.

  • Increases your speed in problem-solving and let students save time accordingly in the real IEO exam.

 

VOLT- More than Previous Year Question Papers

To complement your preparations Vedantu with their more than 500 teachers across have designed dedicated before IMO exam MOCK Test predominantly known as VOLT- Vedantu Olympiad Litmus Test. If you crack it, you’ll earn an absolutely free chance to learn all the tips, tricks, and strategies to crack IMO-2024-25  from India’s Top Teachers.

 

The IMO has been solved by expert academics at Vedantu which is an education platform comprising more than 500 teachers across the nation in the field of education. 

 

Eligibility Criteria of International English Olympiad 

The International English Olympiad conducted by Science Olympiad Foundation is a competition that tests the understanding and use of English. It is open to students of all linguistic backgrounds and does not discriminate based on race, language or nationality. Students from across the globe can practice and compete in this contest and it will prepare them to be educated citizens in an increasingly globalized world. The International English Olympiad is open to students for classes 1 to 12.

 

Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) has conducted this contest in India since 2000 and since then it is conducted every year and many students from India and abroad participate in this contest year after year.

 

SOF IEO Results 2024-25

Results of the SOF International English Olympiad are declared within 8 weeks of the examination. The results are sent to the schools concerned. The results are also made available on SOF IEO official website.


This was the complete discussion on SOF IEO Previous  Question Paper for classes 5th to 8th. Hope the students found the information in this article beneficial for their studies. Stay tuned with Vedantu to get other latest updates on SOF olympiad 2024-25 exams.

FAQs on IEO English Olympiad Previous Year Question Paper For Class 5 To 8

1. What is IEO?

IEO is an English exam open to students enrolled in secondary school, who are fluent in English and graduate from secondary school. IEO is an international English language competition for high school students. It tests the ability to use English in speaking, reading, and writing. Students can represent their country or region in this competition. 

2. Will I be able to Download the IEO Question Papers by Vedantu?

Yes, you can certainly download the IEO question papers made available by Vedantu. The question papers of IEO are available in a PDF format and can be downloaded absolutely free of cost. All you need to do is click on the link for download provided on this page. 

3. How Do I Prepare For the IEO Olympiad?

Preparing for IEO requires a lot of effort and dedication on the part of the student. However, with the right study resources by your side, you can be able to do so in a hassle-free manner. A host of study materials are recommended by the Science Olympiad Foundation which will be of great aid in your preparation. Additionally, it is recommended that you solve sample papers and previous year question papers of IEO, which you can download for free on Vedantu. 

4. Can I Participate in IEO this Year if I Already Appeared Last Year?

Yes, you can participate in IEO in consecutive years as there is no limit to the number of attempts. In fact, the SOF provides a detailed performance analysis report based on your performance in the previous year(s).

5. What is the mission of the International English Olympiad?

The mission of the International English Olympiad Foundation is to stimulate a more positive global perspective by educating young people about language through a competitive environment that emphasizes clarity and clear message delivery. The vision of the International English Olympiad Foundation is to promote a dynamic global environment of learning by providing a competitive platform for youth to engage positively and constructively. 


The English Olympiad Foundation was founded by the Science Olympiad Foundation in 2014, with its first official English competition taking place in October 2014. The competition continues through the year with the International English Olympiad at the end of each year.

6. What are the Qualifications needed for IEO?

Qualification for Level 1 Test: For the Level 1 test, there is no particular standard as understudies of Class 1 to 12 can take part. Likewise, there is no necessity of least checks which thus makes Level 1 tests open to countless understudies. Every one of the understudies from the nation or abroad who took on Class 1 to 12 are qualified.


Qualification for Level 2 Test: Understudies performing great in the Level 1 test are then shortlisted to show up for Level 2.

7. What are the Qualifications needed for IEO?

Ans:

Qualification for Level 1 Test 

For the Level 1 test, there is no particular standard as understudies of Class 1 to 12 can take part. Likewise, there is no necessity of least checks which thus makes Level 1 tests open to countless understudies. Every one of the understudies from the nation or abroad who took on Class 1 to 12 are qualified. 


Qualification for Level 2 Test 

Understudies performing great in the Level 1 test are then shortlisted to show up for Level 2.