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ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : English Paper 1 (English Language) (Private, Mumbai)

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ICSE CLASS 10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXAM Q1. Write a composition (300-350 words) on any one of the following: [20] (i) Write an original story which illustrates the truth of the statement, 'One lie leads to another'. (ii) Recount a time when you helped a friend who was in trouble. Explain what you did and how you felt afterward. (iii) Describe a street vendor or a local service provider you see every day. In your description, focus on the physical appearance of the person, the characteristic sounds and rhythms of their work, and their contribution to the daily life of your neighborhood. Express your feelings about their resilience and role in the community. (iv) 'Teenagers today are more worldly-wise than their parents were at the same age'. Express your views either for or against this statement. (v) Study the picture given below. Write a story or a description or an account of what it suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture, or you may take suggestions from it ; however, there must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition. Q2. Select any one of the following: (i) Write a letter to your friend appreciating his book that he wrote in Bangalore while pursuing his writing career. (ii) The street lights in your locality have been non-functional for several weeks, turning the area into a 'dark zone' after sunset. This has led to an increase in petty crimes and accidents. Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner of your city, drawing attention to this problem and suggesting immediate remedial measures. Q3. (i) Your school is organizing an Inter-School Science Exhibition titled 'Innova 2025'. Draft a notice inviting students to submit their projects and models. (ii) Write an email to a Professor of Science at a nearby University, requesting them to visit the exhibition as the 'Chief Judge' for the event. Q4. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: In the heart of the Western Ghats, the silent valley was no longer silent. For years, the villagers of Karem had coexisted with the forest, but the arrival of the "Great Corridor" project a six-lane highway had fractured that peace. Mukund, an elderly naturalist, stood at the edge of the clearing where the ancient Banyan tree once lived. To the engineers, it was an obstruction; to Mukund, it was a vertical city housing over fifty species of birds and insects. He watched as the yellow excavators clawed at the earth, their metallic groans echoing through the canopy. The project promised 'connectivity,' yet Mukund felt a profound sense of disconnection. His grandson, Rahul, saw it differently. To him, the highway represented an escape from the stagnant rural life to the opportunities of the city. "Grandfather, the road brings hospitals and colleges," Rahul argued. Mukund sighed, pointing to a stream that had turned into a muddy trickle due to the debris. "A road that brings you to the city is of no use if it destroys the water that keeps your village alive," he replied. As the sun dipped behind the ridges, a leopard's call pierced the air not a hunt, but a cry of confusion. The highway had cut right through its traditional migratory path. Mukund knew that soon, news of 'man-animal conflict' would dominate the headlines, and the leopard would be blamed for 'trespassing' on land that had been its home for millennia. (a) For each word given below, choose the correct meaning (as used in the passage) from the options provided: [3] 1. Fractured (i) broken or cracked (ii) improved (iii) united (iv) measured 2. Stagnant (i) rapid and fast (ii) showing no activity or growth (iii) very noisy (iv) full of water 3. Millennia (i) a period of ten years (ii) a period of one hundred years (iii) a period of one thousand years (iv) a period of modern times (b) Answer the following questions briefly in your own words: [9] 1. What was the "Great Corridor" and why did it disturb the peace of the valley? 2. How did Mukund s perspective of the Banyan tree differ from that of the engineers? 3. Why did Rahul support the highway project? 4. According to Mukund, why was the "connectivity" of the road ironic? 5. What was the reason for the leopard's "cry of confusion"? (c) In not more than 50 words, summarize the conflicting views between Mukund and Rahul regarding the highway project and the resulting environmental impact. [8] Q5. (i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. [4] Example: (0) left The sun had just (0) __________ (leave) the horizon when the trek (1) __________ (begin). We (2) __________ (walk) for nearly two hours when our guide, Tenzing, (3) __________ (stop) abruptly. He (4) __________ (notice) a set of fresh tracks that (5) __________ (not be) there the previous evening. "A snow leopard (6) __________ (pass) by recently," he whispered. We (7) __________ (instruct) to stay silent and move closer to the ridge. If we were lucky, we (8) __________ (see) the ghost of the mountains before the mist rolled in. (ii) Fill in each blank with an appropriate word. Do not copy the sentence. [4 ] (A) The plan to build a new stadium has fallen __________ due to a lack of funding. (B) After the scandal, the minister had to resign __________ his position. (C) The explorers were beset __________ numerous difficulties during the arctic trek. (D) It took her several months to get __________ the shock of her pet's death. (E) You must refrain __________ making personal comments during the debate. (F) The lawyer argued that his client was not a party __________ the conspiracy. (G) He was taken __________ when he saw the massive crowd waiting for him. (H) The old man is afflicted __________ a rare skin disease. (iii) Choose the correct option to join the following sentences without using and, but or so: [4 marks] 1. The rain was heavy. The match continued regardless. (a) The rain being heavy and the match continued. (b) Despite the heavy rain, the match continued. (c) The match continued so the rain was heavy. (d) Although the match continued, the rain was heavy. 2. He heard the news of his success. He was overjoyed. (a) On hearing the news of his success, he was overjoyed. (b) He was overjoyed because he heard the news of his success. (c) Hearing the news of his success and he was overjoyed. (d) He was so overjoyed to hear the news of his success. 3. You do not work hard. You will not pass the examination. (a) You will not pass the examination but you do not work hard. (b) Unless you work hard, you will not pass the examination. (c) You do not work hard and you will not pass the examination. (d) Work hard or you will not pass the examination. 4. The sun rose. The fog disappeared. (a) The sun rose so the fog disappeared. (b) The fog disappeared but the sun rose. (c) No sooner did the sun rise than the fog disappeared. (d) As the sun rose and the fog disappeared. (iv) Choose the correct option to rewrite the specified sentence according to the instructions given after each: [8 marks] 1. No other peak in the world is as high as Mt. Everest. (Begin: Mt. Everest...) (a) Mt. Everest is higher than any other peak in the world. (b) Mt. Everest is the more high peak in the world. (c) Mt. Everest is high as any other peak in the world. (d) Mt. Everest is most high peak of all world. 2. As soon as the bell rang, the children ran out. (Begin: No sooner...) (a) No sooner the bell rang than the children ran out. (b) No sooner did the bell ring when the children ran out. (c) No sooner did the bell ring than the children ran out. (d) No sooner had the bell ring than the children ran out. 3. "Are you coming to the party tonight?" Peter asked me. (Rewrite using indirect speech) (a) Peter asked me if I am coming to the party that night. (b) Peter asked me whether I was coming to the party that night. (c) Peter asked me if I was coming to the party tonight. (d) Peter enquired that was I coming to the party that night. 4. She is too proud to admit her mistake. (Remove 'too') (a) She is very proud that she cannot admit her mistake. (b) She is so proud that she could not admit her mistake. (c) She is so proud that she cannot admit her mistake. (d) She is proud enough not to admit her mistake. 5. Only a coward would act like this. (Begin: None...) (a) None but a coward would act like this. (b) None and a coward would act like this. (c) None else a coward would act like this. (d) None other but a coward would act like this. 6. He not only bought a car but also a house. (Begin: Besides...) (a) Besides buying a car, he also bought a house. (b) Besides buy a car, he bought a house. (c) Besides he bought a car, he bought a house. (d) Besides a car, he bought a house as well. 7. He is a very hardworking student. (Begin: What...) (a) What a hardworking student he is! (b) What student is very hardworking! (c) What a student he is hardworking! (d) What a hardworking student he was! 8. Unless you start now, you will be late for the meeting. (Begin: If...) (a) If you start now, you will be late for the meeting. (b) If you do not start now, you will be late for the meeting. (c) If you do not start now, you would be late for the meeting. (d) If you start late, you will not be late for the meeting.

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