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.
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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
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

Exam Tip: Practise matching exercises daily and discuss community helpers with family members. Remember to identify symbols, understand safety rules, and recognise local neighbourhood places for better preparation.
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.
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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.