The International English Olympiad, or IEO, is an annual exam for school students administered by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF). It’s an English language and grammar competition that allows students to assess their English skills. Students compete for IEO on a variety of levels, including school, city, zonal, and worldwide.
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The International English Olympiad or IEO must be registered for through one’s school. To do well in any of the Olympiads, you’ll need a solid IEO Syllabus. However, the English Olympiad is not very difficult, and with adequate preparation and study resources, you may easily score highly. Here, we discuss the IEO Class 11 Syllabus in detail.
IEO Class 11 Syllabus 2022-23
- Total number of questions – 50
- Time – 1 hour
For English Olympiad 2022, students should refer to their relevant CBSE/ICSE/State Board syllabus. The IEO syllabus for Class 11 is as per your prescribed syllabus.
Exam Pattern of IEO
Class | 1 to 4 | Number of questions/Total marks | 5 to 12 | Number of questions/Total marks |
Sections | Word and Structure Knowledge | 30/30 | Word and Structure Knowledge | 45/45 |
Reading | Reading | |||
Spoken and Written Expression | Spoken and Written Expression | |||
Achievers Section | 5/10 | Achievers Section | 5/15 | |
Total | 35/40 | Total | 50/60 |
Basic Things to Learn During Preparation for the IEO Exam
- Synonyms are words or phrases that have a nearly identical meaning to the original word or phrase.
- Antonyms are phrases or words that have an opposing meaning to the original word or phrase.
- A noun is a term that refers to a person, location, or thing. Nouns are further divided into kinds, such as common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, and so on.
- Prepositions are words that explain the relationship that exists between two items, locations, or persons.
- Conjunctions are words that join together. And, but, and or are examples of these terms.
- Adjectives are words that describe or provide information about the noun they describe. They may appear in various areas of the phrase. Adjectives usually finish in ‘ing’ or ‘ed.’
- Objects or things are referred to as articles.
- Homophones are words that have the same pronunciation but distinct meanings. Homophones can also have different spellings.
- Analogies and spellings: Spellings are the letters that makeup words.
- Verbs are words that perform an action. They describe the action of the topic.
- Idioms and Proverbs: Proverbs are often traditional/century-old sayings that offer guidance. Idioms, on the other hand, have a symbolic meaning and, unlike proverbs, are not moralistic in character.
Frequently Asked Questions on IEO Class 11 Syllabus
How and where can students check their results for level 1 of the IEO?
What is the IEO Olympiad syllabus?
I’ve already participated in the Olympiads when I was in lower grades. Can I write the IEO test again?
Are there any special books that students should refer to in order to prepare for the IEO?
NCERT books/course books prescribed by the CBSE/ICSE/STATE BOARDS may be referred to for preparation. The following are a few books/materials for Olympiad preparation:
- MTG Class-wise Workbooks (For Class 1 to 10)
- SOF Olympiad Trainer’ Mobile Apps
- OSDS (Olympiad Skill Development System)
- Previous Years’ Papers
- E-Quiz
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