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Grade 2 Preschool Olympiad Syllabus

Comprehensive syllabus and sample questions for Grade 2 school-level competitions in English, Mathematics, and Science. Designed to challenge young minds while building fundamental academic skills.

Grade 2 English

The English written round evaluates Grade 2 students on vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and basic language skills through multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions.

Vocabulary

Tests synonyms, antonyms, singular-plural forms, gender, and picture vocabulary.

Grammar

Covers nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, prepositions, and articles.

Comprehension

Includes picture-based questions and short passage understanding.

Vocabulary & Word Usage: Synonyms & Antonyms

Opposites

What is the opposite of "hot"?
a) cold b) warm c) boil

Synonyms

Which word means the same as "happy"?
a) sad b) angry c) joyful

Matching

Match words with opposites:
tall → short
day → night
empty → full

Singular-Plural Forms

Basic Plural Forms

What is the plural of "cat"?

  • a) cats
  • b) cates
  • c) catz

Write the plural of "box": _______

Irregular Plurals

Tick the correct plural form:

mouse →

  • a) mouses
  • b) mice
  • c) moose

Gender Forms & Picture Vocabulary

Gender Pairs

Match the pairs:

  • king → queen
  • boy → girl
  • uncle → aunt

Rewrite with opposite gender: "The prince is riding a horse." → "The princess is riding a horse."

Picture Vocabulary

Tick the picture that shows a fruit. [Images: apple, chair, sock]

Match the word to the correct image: doctor, bus, cake

Circle the object you wear on your feet. (Images: shoes, glasses, cap)

Grammar: Nouns, Pronouns & Parts of Speech

Nouns vs Pronouns

Tick the noun:

  • a) he
  • b) run
  • c) pencil

Which word is a pronoun?

  • a) cat
  • b) we
  • c) table

Pronoun Matching

Verbs, Adjectives & Prepositions

Verbs

Underline the action word: "The dog runs fast."

Adjectives

Tick the describing word: a) red b) ball c) jump

Fill in the blank: The sky is _______. (blue/hop/slow)

Prepositions

Where is the cat? The cat is ___ the table. (Options: on, in, under)

Match: ball → under the chair, book → on the table, pencil → in the box

Articles (a, an, the)

Using Articles

Fill in the blank: She has ___ umbrella.

Tick the correct option:

  • a) a apple
  • b) an apple
  • c) the apple

Multiple Articles

Fill in the blanks:

I saw ___ cat and ___ owl in ___ tree. (a, an, the)

Comprehension Skills

Picture Comprehension

  • How many children are playing?
  • What is the weather like?
  • Name one thing you can see.
  • What game are they playing?

Passage Comprehension

Rita has a red balloon. She plays with her balloon in the garden. The balloon flies high in the sky.

  • What color is Rita's balloon?
  • Where does she play with it?

Vocabulary & Word Usage Review

Antonyms

What is the opposite of "hot"?

a) cold b) warm c) boil

Synonyms

Which word means the same as "happy"?

a) sad b) angry c) joyful

Opposites

Tick the word that means the opposite of "fast".

a) quick b) slow c) big

Matching

Match the word with its opposite:

tall → short

day → night

empty → full

Singular-Plural Forms Review

Regular Plurals

What is the plural of "cat"?

  • a) cats
  • b) cates
  • c) catz

Write the plural of "box": ________

Irregular Plurals

Tick the correct plural form:

mouse →

  • a) mouses
  • b) mice
  • c) moose

Fill in the blank: One bird, many _______.

Gender Forms & Picture Vocabulary Review

Gender Pairs

Match the pairs:

  • king → queen
  • boy → girl
  • uncle → aunt

Tick the correct option: Which one is a girl?

  • a) brother
  • b) sister
  • c) father

Gender Transformation

Rewrite with opposite gender:

"The prince is riding a horse." →

"The princess is riding a horse."

Picture Vocabulary

Tick the picture that shows a fruit.

Match the word to the correct image: doctor, bus, cake

Grammar: Nouns & Pronouns Review

Identifying Parts of Speech

Circle the object you wear on your feet. (Images: shoes, glasses, cap)

Tick the noun:

  • a) he
  • b) run
  • c) pencil

Pronouns

Which word is a pronoun?

  • a) cat
  • b) we
  • c) table

Match:

Verbs & Adjectives

Action Words (Verbs)

Underline the action word: "The dog runs fast."

Action words tell us what someone or something is doing.

Describing Words (Adjectives)

Tick the describing word:

  • a) red
  • b) ball
  • c) jump

Fill in the blank: The sky is _______. (blue/hop/slow)

Prepositions

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On

Where is the cat? The cat is ___ the table.

(Options: on, in, under)

Under

Match:

ball → under the chair

In

Tick the correct sentence:

a) The bird is in the sky.

b) The bird is over the cake.

c) The bird is under the shoe.

Articles (a, an, the)

Using 'a' and 'an'

Fill in the blank: She has ___ umbrella.

Use 'a' before words that start with a consonant sound.

Use 'an' before words that start with a vowel sound.

Choosing the Right Article

Tick the correct option:

  • a) a apple
  • b) an apple
  • c) the apple

Multiple Articles

Fill in the blanks:

I saw ___ cat and ___ owl in ___ tree. (a, an, the)

Comprehension Skills Review

Short Passage

Rita has a red balloon. She plays with her balloon in the garden. The balloon flies high in the sky.

Questions:

  • What color is Rita's balloon?
  • Where does she play with it?
  • What happens to the balloon?
  • Who is the main person in the story?

Reading Comprehension Skills

Comprehension questions test your ability to:

  • Understand what you read
  • Remember important details
  • Answer questions about the text
  • Identify main characters and events

Sentence Construction

Jumbled Words

Rearrange: "school / to / I / go" → ___________

Rearrange: "apple / an / eating / is / He" → ___________

Sentence Completion

I like to eat _________.

(Options: play, apple, red)

My pet is a _________.

(Options: cat, jump, blue)

Conjunctions

Join using 'and': I have a pen. I have a pencil.

→ ___________________

Conjunctions & Sentence Joining

Using 'and'

Join using 'and':

I have a pen. I have a pencil.

→ I have a pen and I have a pencil.

The word 'and' joins similar ideas together.

Using 'but'

Tick the sentence that uses 'but' correctly:

  • a) I am tall but fast.
  • b) I like tea but not coffee.
  • c) He eats but drinks water.

The word 'but' shows contrast between ideas.

Spelling & Phonics: Rhyming Words

Rhyming Pairs

Tick the rhyming pair:

  • a) cat – hat
  • b) ball – run
  • c) top – big

Finding Rhymes

What rhymes with "sun"?

(Options: run, bed, cap)

Odd One Out

Find the odd one:

  • a) pin
  • b) tin
  • c) dog

Punctuation & Capitalisation

Missing Letters

Fill in the Missing Letters:

Correct Sentences

Tick the correct sentence:

  • a) i am sam.
  • b) I am Sam.
  • c) i Am sam.

Add a full stop: "The dog is barking" → ___________

Add capital letters where needed: "she goes to delhi on monday." → ___________

Grade 2 Mathematics: Counting Forward and Backward

1

Counting Forward

Students should be able to continue number sequences. For example: Write the next 3 numbers after 496. (Answer: 497, 498, 499)

2

Counting Backward

Students should be able to count in reverse. For example: Write the 3 numbers before 803. (Answer: 800, 801, 802) or Count backward from 620 to 615. (Answer: 620, 619, 618, 617, 616, 615)

Odd and Even Numbers

Sample Questions

  • Tick the even number: 43, 56, 71 (Answer: 56)
  • Write any two odd numbers between 30 and 40. (Answer: Any two from 31, 33, 35, 37, 39)
  • Circle the odd numbers: 22, 35, 48, 59 (Answer: 35, 59)

Place Value (2-digit Numbers)

Tens Place

Question: What is the place value of 3 in 38? Answer: 30

Expanded Form

Question: Write the number in expanded form: 64 Answer: 60 + 4

Value Recognition

Question: Tick the correct value of the digit 7 in 72: a) 70 b) 7 c) 700 Answer: a) 70

Number Comparison

Greater Than

Circle the greater number: 58 or 85 (Answer: 85)

Less Than

Fill in the blank: 99 __ 100 (Answer: <)

Smaller Number

Which is smaller: 438 or 483? (Answer: 438)

Number Names

Converting Between Forms

Students should be able to convert between numerals and number names for two-digit numbers.

  • Write the number name for 75. (Answer: Seventy-five)
  • Write the numeral: Ninety-two (Answer: 92)
  • Match: 83 → Eighty-three, 47 → Forty-seven, 19 → Nineteen

Addition (2-digit, No Carry)

76

34 + 42

Find the sum of these two-digit numbers without carrying.

84

61 + 23

Add these two numbers together.

39

25 + 14

Tick the correct sum: a) 39 b) 40 c) 38

Subtraction (2-digit, No Borrow)

Sample Questions

1

Subtract: 67 - 24 = 43

2

Find the difference: 52 - 11 = 41

3

What is 90 minus 20? Answer: 70

One-step Word Problems

Subtraction Scenario

Ravi has 45 marbles. He gave 15 to his friend. How many does he have now? Answer: 30

Addition Scenario

There are 23 apples and 12 bananas. How many fruits in all? Answer: 35

Multi-day Reading

Riya read 18 pages on Monday and 22 pages on Tuesday. Total pages? Answer: 40

Introduction to Multiplication

Understanding Multiplication

Students learn to recognize repeated addition as multiplication and solve basic multiplication scenarios.

  • 2 + 2 + 2 = ___ × 2 (Answer: 3)
  • How many legs do 4 cats have? (Each has 4 legs) (Answer: 16)
  • Write as multiplication: 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 (Answer: 4 × 5)

Multiplication Tables (2, 3, 5)

2 Times Table

What is 2 × 4? Answer: 8

3 Times Table

Tick the correct: 3 × 5 = a) 15 b) 12 c) 18 Answer: a) 15

5 Times Table

Write the product: 5 × 6 Answer: 30

Identifying 2D Shapes

Triangles

Question: Tick the triangle (Answer: ✓ on triangle image)

Squares

Question: Which shape has 4 equal sides? (Answer: Square)

Rectangles

Question: How many sides does a rectangle have? (Answer: 4)

Shapes in Real Life

Recognizing Shapes in Objects

  • Which shape is the wheel of a car? (Answer: Circle)
  • Which object is shaped like a triangle? a) Clock b) Pizza slice c) Ball (Answer: Pizza slice)
  • A book is shaped like a ___? (Answer: Rectangle)

Comparing Length and Weight

1

Weight Comparison

Which is heavier: watermelon or apple? (Answer: Watermelon)

2

Length Comparison

Tick the longer object: pencil or pen (Answer depends on image; expected: pen)

3

Capacity Comparison

Which holds more water: mug or bucket? (Answer: Bucket)

Calendar Basics

Time Concepts

Students learn basic concepts related to days, weeks, months, and years.

  • How many days are there in a week? (Answer: 7)
  • What comes after Tuesday? (Answer: Wednesday)
  • How many months are there in a year? (Answer: 12)

Patterns (AB/ABB)

Color Patterns

Complete the pattern: red, blue, red, blue, ___ (Answer: Red)

Shape Patterns

What comes next: ▲ ○ ▲ ○ ▲ ___ (Answer: ○)

Pattern Recognition

Tick the correct pattern: a) AB b) ABC c) AABB (Answer: a) AB)

Odd One Out (Visual)

Finding Differences

Students identify items that don't belong in a group based on shape, number patterns, or other attributes.

  • Circle the odd one: ■ ◆ ▲ ⚫ (Answer: ⚫)
  • Which number is different: 10, 20, 25, 30 (Answer: 25)
  • Which does not belong: 2, 4, 6, 9 (Answer: 9)

Identifying Coins and Notes

Coin Recognition

Question: Tick the ₹10 coin (Answer: ✓ on ₹10 coin image)

Matching Currency

Match: ₹1 – Coin, ₹20 – Note (Answer: Correct match)

Comparing Values

Circle the smallest note: ₹5, ₹10, ₹20 (Answer: ₹5)

Matching Coins to Amount

Money Combinations

Students learn to combine different coins to make specific amounts.

  • What coins do you need to make ₹7? (Answer: ₹5 + ₹2)
  • Circle coins that add to ₹10 (Answer: ₹5, ₹2, ₹2, ₹1)
  • Tick the correct: ₹2 + ₹2 + ₹5 = ? (Answer: ₹9)

Identifying Half and Quarter in Shapes

Half of a Shape

Question: Tick the picture showing half of a circle shaded

One-Fourth of a Shape

Question: Which shows one-fourth shaded?

Shading Exercise

Question: Shade half of the given rectangle

Grade 2 Science: External Body Parts

Understanding external body parts is fundamental for Grade 2 students. This topic helps children identify and learn the functions of different parts of their body.

Sample Question 1

Which part of your body helps you see?

Answer: Eyes

Sample Question 2

Which body part helps you walk?

Answer: Legs

Hygiene Habits

Oral Hygiene

Students learn about the importance of brushing teeth twice daily and maintaining oral cleanliness.

Sample Question: Tick the good habit: a) Nail biting b) Brushing teeth

Answer: Brushing teeth

Hand Washing

Children understand when and how to properly wash their hands to prevent illness.

Sample Question: What should you do before eating?

Answer: Wash hands

Healthy vs Junk Food

This topic teaches children to distinguish between nutritious foods and unhealthy options, helping them make better dietary choices.

Sample Question 1

Circle the healthy food: apple, burger, chips

Answer: Apple

Sample Question 2

Which food is junk: rice or pizza?

Answer: Pizza

Safety Rules

Indoor Safety

Students learn about safety precautions to take inside buildings and homes.

Sample Question: What should you not do on a wet floor?

Answer: Run

Road Safety

Children understand basic road safety rules and practices.

Sample Question: Where should you cross the road?

Answer: Zebra crossing

Types of Plants

This section introduces children to different categories of plants including trees, shrubs, herbs, and grasses, helping them understand plant diversity.

Sample Question 1

Circle the tree: rose, mango, grass

Answer: Mango

Sample Question 2

Which is a small plant: a) Neem b) Mint

Answer: Mint

Parts of a Plant & Their Uses

Roots

Anchor the plant in soil and absorb water and nutrients.

Sample Question: What part holds the plant in the soil?

Answer: Roots

Leaves

Make food for the plant through photosynthesis.

Sample Question: Which part makes food for the plant?

Answer: Leaf

Uses of Plants

Plants provide us with many useful products.

Sample Question: We get wood from which type of plant?

Answer: Trees

Plant Products

Plants give us food, medicine, and materials.

Sample Question: Name one thing we get from plants.

Answer: Fruits/vegetables/medicine

Animal Types & Homes

Pet vs Wild Animals

Sample Question 1: Tick the pet animal: lion, cow, dog

Answer: Dog

Sample Question 2: Name a wild animal.

Answer: Tiger/Lion

Animal Homes

Sample Question 1: Where does a dog live?

Answer: Kennel

Sample Question 2: Where does a bird live?

Answer: Nest

Animal Babies & Sounds

Animal Babies

Sample Question 1: Baby of a cat is called a ___?

Answer: Kitten

Sample Question 2: What is the baby of a cow called?

Answer: Calf

Animal Sounds

Sample Question 1: Which animal says 'moo'?

Answer: Cow

Sample Question 2: Which animal says 'meow'?

Answer: Cat

Living & Non-living Things

This topic helps children distinguish between living organisms and non-living objects by understanding their characteristics.

Living Things

Living things grow, breathe, reproduce, and need food and water.

Sample Question: Tick the living thing: tree, chair, car

Answer: Tree

Non-living Things

Non-living things do not grow, breathe, or need food.

Sample Question: Is a rock living or non-living?

Answer: Non-living

Natural Things

Natural things are made by nature, not by humans.

Sample Question: Is the sun natural or man-made?

Answer: Natural

Man-made Things

Man-made things are created by humans using natural resources.

Sample Question: Tick the man-made thing: river, bridge, mountain

Answer: Bridge

Weather, Seasons & Natural Resources

1

Weather Types

Students learn about different weather conditions and appropriate clothing.

Sample Question 1: What is the weather when it rains?

Answer: Rainy

Sample Question 2: What do we use on a sunny day: umbrella or raincoat?

Answer: Umbrella

2

Seasons & Festivals

Children learn about different seasons and associated festivals.

Sample Question 1: In which season do we wear woollen clothes?

Answer: Winter

Sample Question 2: Which festival comes in rainy season?

Answer: Raksha Bandhan/Janmashtami (region-specific)

3

Water Sources

Students learn about different sources of water in nature and at home.

Sample Question 1: Name one source of water.

Answer: River/Lake/Rain

Sample Question 2: Where do we get water from at home?

Answer: Tap

Physical Properties & Space

Air Properties

Sample Question 1: Can we see air?

Answer: No

Sample Question 2: What helps a balloon to rise?

Answer: Air

Soil & Light

Sample Question (Soil): What do we grow in soil?

Answer: Plants

Sample Question (Light): Name a source of light.

Answer: Sun/Bulb

Forces & Properties

Sample Question (Push/Pull): Is opening a door a push or pull?

Answer: Pull

Sample Question (Float/Sink): Does a stone float or sink?

Answer: Sink

Earth, Moon & Sun

Sample Question 1: What gives us light during the day?

Answer: Sun

Sample Question 2: What shines at night?

Answer: Moon

Grade 2 Humanities Olympiad

Written and oral questions covering family, community, national identity, festivals, transport, public services, good habits, and neighbourhood topics for young learners.

Family, Community & National Identity

Family & Society

Match family members to roles: joint families living together, parents caring for children, and cousins as relatives. Identify who helps with homework and recognise family activities like watching TV together.

Community Helpers

Match helpers to duties: gardeners plant trees, tailors stitch clothes, plumbers fix taps. Identify correct helper-tool matches like doctors with stethoscopes and teachers with chalk.

National Symbols

Recognise India's flag, peacock as national bird, and mango as national fruit. Identify Republic Day as a national holiday and understand symbols like the flag seen during celebrations.

Festivals & Celebrations

  • Match Diwali with diyas, Eid with sheer khurma, Christmas with cake
  • Identify Holi as the festival of colours
  • Recognise Christmas decorations: gifts, trees, candles
  • Match festival foods: biryani for Eid, laddoo for Ganesh Chaturthi

Transport, Safety & Public Services

1

Transport & Safety

Match vehicles to their environment: bicycles use pedals, buses travel on roads, ships sail at sea. Identify safety equipment like helmets for riding and recognise traffic signals—red means stop.

2

Zebra Crossings

Understand zebra crossings for safe road crossing and the importance of seatbelts in cars. Always use designated crossings rather than running across roads.

3

Public Institutions

Match services: post offices send letters, banks save money, libraries lend books. Identify hospitals for medical care, fire stations for emergencies, and schools where teachers work.

Hospital

Visit when someone is sick; nurses and doctors provide care and treatment.

Police Station

Policemen work here to keep the community safe and maintain law and order.

Fire Station

Fire engines are kept here; firefighters respond to emergencies and rescue people.

Good Habits & Your Neighbourhood

Good Habits & Citizenship

Practise good public behaviour: use dustbins for rubbish, wash hands to stay healthy, and wait your turn in queues. Always wash hands before meals and maintain cleanliness in shared spaces.

Parks & Recreation

Find slides and swings for play

Local Clinics

Visit doctors for health check-ups

Grocery Shops

Buy vegetables and daily essentials

Post Office

Purchase stamps and send letters

ATM Machines

Withdraw money conveniently

Bakeries

Buy fresh cakes and bread

Heritage Stories for Grade 2

Dive into a world of wisdom and wit with these classic Indian folklore collections, perfect for young minds exploring cultural heritage.

1

Tenali Raman Stories

  • The Greatest Fool (सबसे बड़ा मूर्ख)
  • Tenali and the Two Thieves (तेनाली और दो चोर)
  • Raman and the Cat (रामन और बिल्ली)
  • The Fake Sage (झूठा साधु)
  • Raman and the Greedy Brahmin (रामन और लालची ब्राह्मण)
  • The King’s Dream (राजा का सपना)
2

Birbal Stories

  • Birbal’s Sweet Reply (बीरबल का मीठा जवाब)
  • The Crowded Road (भीड़भरी सड़क)
  • The Donkey’s Shadow (गधे की छाया)
  • Birbal’s Justice (बीरबल का न्याय)
  • The Farmer’s Well (किसान का कुआँ)
  • Birbal’s Shoe Trouble (बीरबल के जूते की मुसीबत)
  • The Greedy Barber (लालची नाई)
3

Jātaka Tales

  • The Foundations of Mindfulness (सतिपट्ठान जातक)
  • The Great Dreams – Second Version (महासुपिन जातक – दूसरा संस्करण)
  • The Almsgiving King – Lesser Version (वेसन्तर जातक – छोटा संस्करण)
  • The Royal Advice (राजोवाद जातक)
  • The Royal Advice – Second Version (राजोवाद जातक – दूसरा संस्करण)
  • The Matanga (मतंग जातक)
  • The Great Horseman (महाअस्सरोह जातक)

These engaging narratives teach moral values, problem-solving skills, and cultural understanding, fostering a love for learning and storytelling.