Задания для работы с одаренными детьми 10 класс
рабочие листы по английскому языку (10 класс)

Задания для подготовки к олимпиаде по английскому языку

10 класс

I. Vocabulary Exercises

1. Word Formation:

• Instructions: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.

1. The government is trying to tackle the problem of youth ________ (employ).
2. Her _________ (decide) to quit her job surprised everyone.
3. The museum contains a fascinating _________ (collect) of artifacts.
4. There is a growing _________ (aware) of environmental issues.
5. The two countries have agreed to work together on a _________ (cooperate) basis.
6. His _________ (achieve) in the field of science is remarkable.
7. The company is facing fierce _________ (compete) from its rivals.
8. We need to find a more _________ (sustain) way of living.
9. The old building has undergone significant _________ (renovate).
10. The professor gave a clear _________ (explain) of the theory.

2. Collocations:

• Instructions: Choose the correct word to complete the collocations.

1. To make a _________ decision (a. strong b. tough c. hard d. heavy)
2. To take something for _________ (a. granted b. sure c. definite d. certain)
3. To have a _________ influence (a. deep b. heavy c. strong d. large)
4. To break a _________ (a. record b. rule c. law d. promise)
5. To pay close _________ (a. attention b. notice c. eye d. look)
6. To gain a _________ (a. experience b. knowledge c. understanding d. advantage)
7. To launch a new _________ (a. product b. service c. project d. initiative)
8. To reach a _________ (a. conclusion b. agreement c. decision d. settlement)
9. To have a _________ impact (a. wide b. large c. great d. significant)
10. To conduct a _________ (a. research b. study c. analysis d. investigation)

3. Synonyms and Antonyms:

• Instructions: For each word, write one synonym and one antonym.

1. Abundant (Synonym: ________, Antonym: ________)
2. Rigid (Synonym: ________, Antonym: ________)
3. Elated (Synonym: ________, Antonym: ________)
4. Lucid (Synonym: ________, Antonym: ________)
5. Ambiguous (Synonym: ________, Antonym: ________)
6. Inherent (Synonym: ________, Antonym: ________)
7. Plausible (Synonym: ________, Antonym: ________)
8. Resilient (Synonym: ________, Antonym: ________)
9. Ephemeral (Synonym: ________, Antonym: ________)
10. Tacit (Synonym: ________, Antonym: ________)

4. Phrasal Verbs:

• Instructions: Complete the sentences with the correct particle to form a phrasal verb.

1. The meeting was called ________ due to unforeseen circumstances.
2. The company is trying to cut ________ its costs.
3. She takes ________ her mother in her mannerisms.
4. The fire broke ________ late at night.
5. I’m looking ________ to seeing you again.
6. He finally gave ________ to the pressure.
7. Can you fill ________ this form for me?
8. We need to sort ________ the problem as soon as possible.
9. They ran ________ of money.
10. They put ________ the concert until next month.

II. Grammar Exercises

1. Conditional Sentences:

• Instructions: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs.

1. If I _________ (know) the answer, I would have told you.
2. If she _________ (study) harder, she would get better grades.
3. If it _________ (rain) tomorrow, we will stay home.
4. They _________ (visit) us if they had time.
5. If he _________ (be) more careful, he wouldn’t have made that mistake.

2. Passive Voice:

• Instructions: Rewrite the following sentences in the passive voice.

1. The police are investigating the crime.
2. Someone stole my bike last night.
3. They will build a new bridge next year.
4. The artist painted this picture in 1900.
5. They have just announced the results.

3. Reported Speech:

• Instructions: Rewrite the sentences in reported speech.

1. He said, “I’m ;
2. She asked, “Are you coming to the party?”
3. They said, “We will visit you ;
4. He told me, “Don’t touch that!”
5. She asked, “Where have you been?”

4. Inversion:

• Instructions: Rewrite the sentences using inversion.

1. I have never seen such a beautiful place.
2. He had hardly arrived when the phone rang.
3. They did not realize how difficult the task was.
4. I will not allow such behavior.
5. She had no sooner sat down than she had to get up again.

5. Modal Verbs:

• Instructions: Complete the sentences with the appropriate modal verb.

1. You _________ (not) park here. It is prohibited.
2. She _________ (be) a brilliant actress. She is very talented.
3. They _________ (have) finished the project by the deadline.
4. He _________ (help) you if you ask him.
5. You _________ (not) tell anyone about this. It’s a secret.

6. Linking Words and Phrases:

• Instructions: Choose the best linking word or phrase to complete each sentence.

1. He was very tired; _________, he continued to work. (however, therefore, moreover)
2. The weather was terrible; _________, we still went for a walk. (although, despite, however)
3. _________ his hard work, he failed the exam. (because of, despite, as a result)
4. She decided to apply for the job _________ she didn’t have much experience. (despite, however, although)
5. They were late _________ the traffic. (because of, as a result, therefore)

Key

1. Word Formation:

1. unemployment
2. decision
3. collection
4. awareness
5. cooperative
6. achievements
7. competition
8. sustainable
9. renovation
10. explanation

2. Collocations:

1. tough
2. granted
3. strong
4. promise
5. attention
6. advantage
7. product
8. conclusion
9. significant
10. research

3. Synonyms and Antonyms:

(Note: Synonyms and Antonyms may have multiple correct answers, these are examples)

1. Abundant (Synonym: plentiful, Antonym: scarce)
2. Rigid (Synonym: inflexible, Antonym: flexible)
3. Elated (Synonym: joyful, Antonym: depressed)
4. Lucid (Synonym: clear, Antonym: unclear)
5. Ambiguous (Synonym: vague, Antonym: clear)
6. Inherent (Synonym: intrinsic, Antonym: extrinsic)
7. Plausible (Synonym: believable, Antonym: implausible)
8. Resilient (Synonym: tough, Antonym: fragile)
9. Ephemeral (Synonym: fleeting, Antonym: permanent)
10. Tacit (Synonym: implied, Antonym: explicit)

4. Phrasal Verbs:

1. off
2. down
3. after
4. out
5. forward
6. in
7. out
8. out
9. out
10. off

II. Grammar Exercises

1. Conditional Sentences:

1. had known
2. studied
3. rains
4. would visit
5. had been

2. Passive Voice:

1. The crime is being investigated by the police.
2. My bike was stolen last night.
3. A new bridge will be built next year.
4. This picture was painted by the artist in 1900.
5. The results have just been announced.

3. Reported Speech:

1. He said that he was tired.
2. She asked if I was coming to the party.
3. They said that they would visit me soon.
4. He told me not to touch that.
5. She asked where I had been.

4. Inversion:

1. Never have I seen such a beautiful place.
2. Hardly had he arrived when the phone rang.
3. Little did they realize how difficult the task was.
4. Under no circumstances will I allow such behavior.
5. No sooner had she sat down than she had to get up again.

5. Modal Verbs:

1. must not/can’t
2. must/should
3. should/must
4. will/would
5. must not/should not

6. Linking Words and Phrases:

1. however
2. however
3. despite
4. although
5. because of