SOF IEO Sample Paper 2026 Class 9

CLASS 9 SAMPLE PAPER 2025-26 SOF INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH OLYMPIAD Total Questions : 50 Time : 1 hr. PATTERN & MARKING SCHEME Section (1) Word and (2) Reading (3) Spoken (4) Achievers Structure and Written Section Knowledge Expression No. of Questions 30 10 5 5 Marks per Ques. 1 1 1 3 SYLLABUS Section – 1 : Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies and Spellings, One word, Word order, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuations, Jumbled words, Voices, Concord, Question forms, Tenses, Conditionals, Modals, Reported speech. Collocations, Phrasal verbs, Idioms, Homonyms and homophones, Words related to social cause, Travel, Workplace, etc. Section – 2 : Search for and retrieve information from various text types like Flyers, Classifieds, 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 like Giving advice, Stating preferences, Discussing probability, Making an offer, etc. Section – 4 : Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Sections 1, 2 and 3. WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE 1. Choose the correct option to fill in the blank. I have ____________ screened every participating athlete to make sure they are not at the risk of ____________ doping. (A) feverishly, deliberately (B) slovenly, rigged (C) meticulously, inadvertent (D) intently, vigilantly 2. Choose the correct synonym of the given word. Intimidate (A) Frighten (B) Help (C) Intimate (D) Intricate 3. Choose the correct antonym of the given word. Conditioning (A) Influencing (B) Fluent (C) Continuing (D) Confusing 4. Choose the option with correct spelling. How do you spell the word that means ‘to integrate’? (A) Sinchronize (B) Synchronize (C) Synchonise (D) Synchronice Sample Paper | Class-9 | 1

READING Directions (For Q. No. 5 and 6) : Read the passage and answer the questions that follow. Perseverance is about as important to achievement as gasoline is to driving a car. Sure, there will be times when you feel like you’re spinning your wheels, but you’ll always get out of the rut with genuine perseverance. Without it, you won’t even be able to start your engine. The opposite of perseverance is procrastination. Perseverance means you never quit. Procrastination usually means you never get started, although the inability to finish something is also a form of procrastination. Ask people why they procrastinate and you’ll often hear something like, “I’m a perfectionist. Everything has to be just right before I can get down to work. No distractions, not too much noise, no telephone calls interrupting me, and, of course, I have to be feeling well physically, too. I can’t work when I have a headache.” 5. Perseverance is important for success because it __________. (A) is a form of gasoline (B) is important for driving a car (C) keeps you motivated (D) gives you rest 6. What is the meaning of procrastination? (A) You never get started. (B) You never quit. (C) You never accept defeat. (D) You always win. SPOKEN AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION Directions (For Q. No. 7 and 8) : Choose the correct option to complete each conversation. 7. Ritik : I am going to be the class president. I am pleased ________ , mom. Mother : I am stoked to hear this, dear. (A) by hunch (B) at crunch (C) as punch (D) in bunch 8. Olivia : Why does Matthew always seem so irked? Ethan : I’m not sure, but he _________. (A) throws caution to the wind (B) flies off the handle (C) kicks the bucket (D) throws in the towel ACHIEVERS SECTION 9. Choose the correct option to fill in the blank. The artist’s final masterpiece appeared to possess a ________ texture and seemingly soft surface. (A) flippant (B) flocculent (C) flukish (D) flump 10. Choose the correct synonym of the given word. Astute (A) Inspire (B) Naive (C) Adroit (D) Imbecile ANSWER KEY 1. (C) 2. (A) 3. (D) 4. (B) 5. (C) 6. (A) 7. (C) 8. (B) 9. (B) 10. (C) 2 | Sample Paper | Class-9