IEO Olympiad Preparation Class 1 to 5 – Singular and Plural

Singular-plural question paper:

Section A: Singular or Plural?

Instructions: For each sentence, choose the correct form of the noun (singular or plural) to complete the sentence.

1. The __ of these rare birds is impressive.

• a) flock
• b) flocks

1. His vast collection of antique cars includes several __.

• a) Mercedes
• b) Mercede

1. The committee has two __ in its leadership.

• a) chairpersons
• b) chairmen

1. Many __ of this ancient civilization still remain a mystery.

• a) artifact
• b) artifacts

1. The __ between the two countries has been tense for years.

• a) diplomacy
• b) diplomacies

1. These __ are known for their incredible speed.

• a) cheetah
• b) cheetahs

1. The __ on the wall have been beautifully painted.

• a) fresco
• b) frescoes

1. The __ of this species are found only in a few remote locations.

• a) specimen
• b) specimens

1. Many __ in this forest have been discovered by scientists.

• a) species
• b) specie

1. She bought three __ and planted them in her garden.
   • a) hyacinth
   • b) hyacinths

Section B: Noun Transformation

Instructions: Rewrite each sentence, changing the nouns to their plural form where necessary.

11. The old book is on the shelf.
12. My mother-in-law is coming for dinner.
13. The child loves to play in the sandbox.
14. The volcano erupted last year.
15. She wore a beautiful dress to the party.

Section C: Sentence Completion

Instructions: Complete each sentence with the correct form (singular or plural) of the noun in brackets.

16. The __ (deer) grazed peacefully in the meadow.
17. The __ (child) in the class received a gold star.
18. He owns a fleet of __ (ship) that sail around the world.
19. The __ (mouse) ran across the kitchen floor.
20. These __ (tooth) need to be examined by a dentist.

Section D: Fill in the Blanks

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct singular or plural form of the noun in parentheses.

21. The __ (leaf) fell gently from the tree.
22. The __ (goose) honked loudly as it flew overhead.
23. There are many __ (child) at the playground.
24. She collected several __ (seashell) on the beach.
25. The __ (wolf) howled at the moon.

Section E: Identify the Error

Instructions: In each sentence, identify the noun that is in the incorrect form (singular or plural) and provide the correct form.

26. The dogs barks loudly in the yard. (Incorrect: _____ / Correct: ________ )
27. These information is valuable. (Incorrect: _______ / Correct: _______ )
28. The company needs to hire new staffs. (Incorrect: _____________ / Correct: __________ )
29. Her hairs are naturally curly. (Incorrect: _________ / Correct: _________ )
30. Three fishes are swimming in the pond. (Incorrect: _______ / Correct: ________ )

IGKP Preparation Class 1 to Class 5 – Statue & Location Quiz

1. Standing tall in Rio de Janeiro, this iconic statue of Jesus Christ overlooks the city from the Corcovado Mountain. What is the name of this famous statue?
2. This colossal statue of a mythical creature guards the entrance to the ancient city of Leshan in China. What is the name of this statue?
3. In Brussels, Belgium, you can find a statue of a young boy urinating into a fountain. What is the name of this mischievous statue?
4. The Little Mermaid statue sits on a rock in the harbor of which European capital city?
5. In Memphis, Tennessee, there’s a statue of a famous rock ‘n’ roll legend known as the “King of Rock and Roll.” Who is this statue dedicated to?
6. This bronze statue of a charging bull is located in the Financial District of which U.S. city?
7. In Moscow, a famous statue of a medieval prince and the city’s founder stands in front of the Kremlin. What is the name of this statue?
8. The Angel of the North is a massive sculpture in England that spreads its wings over a highway. In which English city can you find this artwork?
9. A famous statue of a lion carved into a rock face can be seen in the Swiss Alps. What is the name of this sculpture?
10. This statue of a mythical half-lion, half-bird creature guards the entrance to the ancient city of Babylon. What is the name of this statue?

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IGKO Preparation Class 1 to 5 – Location

The Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system, is located in which country?

Machu Picchu, the ancient Incan citadel, is situated in which South American country?

The Taj Mahal, a renowned symbol of love and architecture, can be found in which country?

What country is home to the Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert in the world?

Where is the Amazon Rainforest, the world’s largest tropical rainforest, primarily located?

The Colosseum, a famous ancient amphitheater, is situated in which European city?

The Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, are located in which country?

Ayers Rock (Uluru), a large sandstone rock formation, is found in which country?

The city of Kyoto, known for its rich history and traditional culture, is in which Asian country?

The Serengeti National Park, famous for its wildlife and annual migration, is located in which African country?