ICSE Test Papers 11- 20

Test Paper -11

In the following passage, 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.

Example :(0) brought

The Industrial Revolution (0) _________ (bring) the bigh machine to the world.It (1) _________ (usher) in the Machine Age or the Mechanical Age.  Of course, there (2) _________ (be) machines before, but none had been so big as the new machine.  What (3) _________ (be) a machine ? It is a big tool to (4) _________ (help) man to do his work.  Man (5) _________ (make) tools and (7) _________ (try) to better them.  His supremacy over the other animals, many of them more powerful than he, (8) _________ (establish) because of his tools.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

  1. The bill came ________________ over Rs.1000/-.
  2. His oratory skill will surely work ________________ the crowd.
  3. People who put ________________ an air of dignity are seldom liked.
  4. The spendthrift has run ________________ heavy debt.
  5. One cannot predict what will turn ________________ next.
  6. Copy this letter word ________________ word.
  7. The child was kept ________________ due to high fever.
  8. I am prepared to say it ________________ his face.

Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.

  1. He devoted himself to public affairs.  He never took a holiday.
  2. Is it time for the train to start ? Ask the guard.
  3. The boy was drowning.  He shouted for help.
  4. He is a prince.  Trouble has driven  him from home.

Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.  Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of any sentence:

  1. A telephone link was established between them.  (Begin: They …..)
  2. You must stop here and go to work.  (Use ‘have’ instead of ‘must’.)
  3. Our teacher left no questions in our heads as to the meaning of honesty.( Begin: We …..)
  4. They separated only at night.  (Begin: Only …..)
  5. Lifting the book, I found a ten rupee note.  (Begin: When ….)
  6. He won’t show me his papers, he won’t tell me who he is. (Use ‘neither ….. nor’.)
  7. His both houses have been sold.  (Correct if necessary.)
  8. I did everything I could do to persuade them to come with me, but with no success. (Begin: Nothing ……)

Test Paper -12

In the following passage, 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.

Example :(0) retired

Sukhiram0 _________ (retire) from service.  They two 1 _________ (be) prematurely old.  They 2_________ (face) financial problems and were also 3 _________ (pine) for their son, but they did not lose heart.  Hiramati, 4 _________ (realise) her husband’s worry and 5 _________ (know) that her son would never come back, 6 _________ (start) making masks.  The news spread.  The sympathetic neighbours7 _________ (join) them and 8 _________ (start) selling the masks.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

  1. She insisted ________________ eating the entire fruit.
  2. When did the subject of teaching come ________________ ?
  3. She met her favourite star ________________ the party.
  4. They have lived in that hut ________________ twenty years.           
  5. Hari was asked to contact his boss ________________ 10 and 11 a.m.
  6. The cook got the table ready ________________ lunch.
  7. The chief guest gave ________________ the prize.
  8. The instructor told the children to carry ________________ with the exercise.

Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.

  1. He saw me.  He ran away.
  2. He worked very hard.  He did not sleep.
  3. Delhi was once the capital of India.  It has regained the honour.
  4. He learnt the truth.  He was then angry with me.

Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.  Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of each sentence:

  1. “How far did you go into the woods?” I said to Kapil.  (Begin: I asked …..)
  2. She was slow to answer.  (Use ‘answered’.)
  3. We were all surprised at Nitin’s behaviour.  (Begin: Nitin’s …..)
  4. The supervisor issued us ordinary uniforms.  (Begin: We …….)
  5. I’d never seen Sharmila walk across the road.  (Begin: Never …..)
  6. You must work hard to succeed.  (Rewrite using ‘fail’.)
  7. He acted, prudently.  (Rewrite using ‘prudence.’)
  8. A little learning is a very dangerous thing.  (Begin: How …..)

Test Paper -13

In the following passage, 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.

Example :(0) was taking

Except one student who 0 _________ (take) down the words 1 _________ (write) on the board, all others 2 _________ (give) a feeling of a happy-go-lucky group 3 _________ (have) no concern about the lesson that they 4 _________ (suppose) to learn.  The student 5 _________ (sit) at the extreme right 6 _________ (tease) the student next to him by 7 _________ (put) out his tongue since he was trying to concentrate on what the teacher 8 _________ (explain).

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

  1. Ram swam ________________ the tank in five minutes.
  2. Cut the branch ________________ a sickle.
  3. The parrot flew ________________ of the cage.
  4. Sheela placed the pot ________________ the chair.
  5. Dolly came two days ________________ the school reopened.
  6. Does this cap belong ________________ you?
  7. I was asked to look ________________ the matter soon.
  8. The mother is blind ________________ her son’s faults.

Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.

  1. It may rain.  We will remain at home.
  2. He is rich.  I was in difficulty.  He did not help me.
  3. He came.  You had left before that.
  4. He saw me come.  He ran away.

Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.  Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of each sentence:

  1. I said to him, “How do you like driving a cab?”  (Remove the inverted commas.)
  2. Full satisfaction or your money back.  (Begin: If …..)
  3. Noise becomes more damaging the longer it lasts.  (Begin: The longer ….)
  4. What a cold and blustery afternoon that was!  (Begin:  That …..)
  5. “Be gentle to animals, Kishore,” Laila said.  (Remove the inverted commas.)
  6. He left no plans untried.  (Make it Positive.)
  7. No sooner had the captain ordered than the soldiers started firing. (Begin: As soon …..)
  8. I am not so poor as to yield to temptation.  (Make it Positive.)

Test Paper -14

In the following passage, 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.

Example :(0) lived

I 0 _________ (live) with a man once who used to make me mad that way.  He 1 _________ (roll) on the sofa and watch me 2 _________ (do) things by the hours together, 3 _________ (follow) me round the room with his eyes wherever I went.  He said it did him real good to look on at me, 4 _________ (mess) about.  He 5 _________ (say) it made him feel that life 6 _________ (be) not an idle dream.  He said he often 7 _________ (wonder) how he 8 _________ (go) on before he met me.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

  1. I knew nothing ________________ athletics.
  2. Where do you come ________________ ?
  3. He lives ________________ Bogra.
  4. The boy is ________________ himself with joy.
  5. He came ________________ the appointed time.
  6. He is ruined ________________ life.
  7. Vijay was standing ________________ me when I opened my eyes.
  8. Shyam is taller than John ________________ four inches.

Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.

  1. He drew his sword.  He rushed towards the enemy.
  2. Turn to the left.  You will find the house.
  3. He made a promise.  He kept it also.
  4. He sat down quietly.  He thought things over.

Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.  Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of each sentence:

  1. The country is poor so you must sacrifice for your nation.  (Use ‘being’.)
  2. Wherever one trudged, the other crawled behind.  (Begin: No ….)
  3. She sat behind a gigantic desk.  (Use ‘took’ in place of ‘sat’.)
  4. The greatest gift you can give another is the purity of your attention. (Use ‘great’.)
  5. He said to his wife, “Do you have any paper?”  (Begin: He asked …..)
  6. He is both tall and strong.  (Use not only …..)
  7. Great misery is in store for me.  (Begin: O ……)
  8. You are the only person fit for the post.  (Begin: No other …..)

Test Paper - 15

In the following passage, 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.

Example :(0) was given

When I went to University, I 0 _________ (give) a room of my own.The common link of friendship 1 _________ (snap).My grandmother 2 _________ (accept) our seclusion with resignation.She rarely 3 _________ (leave) her spinning-wheel to talk to anyone.  From sunrise to sunset, she 4 _________ (sit) by her wheel 5 _________ (spin).  Only in the afternoon she 6 _________ (relax) for a while to feed the sparrows.  Some sparrows 7 _________ (come) and 8 _________ (perch) on her legs.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

  1. The earthquake victims were provided ________________ everything.
  2. The natural calamity does not distinguish ________________ the rich and the poor.
  3. The surgery was accompanied ________________ a lot of pain.
  4. Cloth is sold ________________ the metre.
  5.  The train runs ________________ a high speed.
  6. This book I cannot part ________________.
  7. He is the man that I spoke ________________.
  8. She hankers ________________ riches.   

Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.

I cannot show you the book.  I cannot lend the book to you.

I gave him four hundred rupees.  He lost them.

Sheela is very happy.  It is obvious.

Who wrote on the wall? Do you know?

Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.  Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of any sentence:

  1. I was so late that I could not catch the 8:40 train.  (Rewrite using ‘too’.)
  2. That was the longest weekend of my life.  (Use ‘longer’.)
  3. Her blisters were worse than mine.  (Begin: My …..)
  4.  The sadness was unmistakable.  (Use ‘mistake’.)
  5. It is never too early to start.  (Use ‘so’ in place of ‘too’.)
  6. The bulldozer brought down everyone of the huts.  (Begin: Everyone …..)
  7. There is nothing better than a good book.  (Begin: Is …..)
  8. The teacher told the student to meet her the next day.  (Write in Direct Speech.)

Test Paper - 16

In the following passage, 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.

Example :(0) have walked

I must0 _________ (walk) the streets till after midnight.  At last I 1 _________ (become) so 2 _________ (exhaust) 3 _________ (can) walk no longer.  I was tired, I was hungry, I was everything but4 _________ (discourage).  Then I 5 _________ (see) a sidewalk where I was sure that no passer-by 6 _________ (see) me and then 7 _________ (creep) under the sidewalk and 8 _________ (lie) for the night on the ground.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

  1. The soldiers agreed to carry ________________ the major’s order.
  2. They kept ________________ talking till the train arrived.
  3. The announcement said the train would arrive ________________ platform 2.
  4. The client had failed to make ________________ the case properly.
  5. It is difficult to get ________________ this ink mark.
  6. Let’s talk ________________ the matter and find a solution.
  7. December is the month when winter sets ________________.
  8. His speech worked ________________ the mob into a frenzy.

Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.

  1. I have four lessons for the exam.  I must learn them.
  2. I have read Wordsworth.  It has inspired me greatly.
  3. He is very fat.  He cannot sit on the floor.
  4. He is my brother.  His name is George.

Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.  Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of any sentence:

  1. For more information please contact your dealer.  (Begin: Should ….)
  2. You will lose marks and you will be spanked as well.  (Begin: Not only …..)
  3. Order today and get heavy discounts.  (Begin: If …..)
  4. I was running low on confidence.  (Begin: My …..)
  5. If my ears had been perfect, I would have heard the roar.  (Begin: Had …..)
  6. Few poets write as well as Johney.  (Begin: Johney ….)
  7. We must rush or we will be late for the movie.  (Begin: If …..)
  8. The policeman said to the man, “I do believe you.”  (Write in Indirect Speech.)

Test paper – 17

In the following passage, 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.

Example :(0) found

Columbus (0) _________ (find) himself in a perilous situation, forhe (1) _________ (observe) with great uneasiness the operation of ignorance and fear in producing disaffection amongst his crew.  He (2) _________ (pretend) to seem ignorant of the fact that they (3) _________ (plot) against him.  Notwithstanding the agitation of his mind, he (4) _________ (appear) with a cheerful countenance and apparently confident of success.  Sometimes he (5) _________ (endeavour) to work upon the avarice of his men by a description of the wealth which they (6) _________ (acquire), on other occasions he (7) _________ (assume) an air of command and threatened them with vengeance if they (8) _________ (dare) to interfere with his plans.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

  1. Tina always prefers mangoes ________________ apples.
  2. The magic show will begin ________________ six p.m.
  3. She let her friend ________________ a secret.
  4. They all turned to stare at him ________________ amazement.
  5. My grandmother is looking forward ________________ my visit.
  6. Due to some agitation they were held ________________ on the highway.
  7. Do not look down ________________ the poor.
  8. The lady picked ________________ the best apples from the basket.

Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.

  1. The student answered the teacher.  His answer was incorrect.
  2. Search the lady’s bag.  You will find the gold chain.
  3. The answer is correct.  I can prove it.
  4. He was late to school.  He was sent home.

Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.  Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of any sentence:

  1. Food and sleep were all we cared about.  (Begin: It …..)
  2. He did not hunt or eat.  (Use: …. neither …. not ….)
  3. Find a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. (Begin: Unless ……)
  4. We sat there face-to-face with our accuser.  (Begin: There …..)
  5. You must start preparing yourself now.   (Use: ‘had better’.)
  6. Who taught you to sing?  (Begin: By …..)
  7. Her voice irritates me sometimes.  (Begin: I …..)
  8. The child saw the black dog and paused.  (Begin: When …..)

Test paper –18

In the following passage, 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.

‘Peace hath her victories no less renowned than war’.

These lines (1) _________ (take) from Milton’s Sonnet to Cromwell and now (2) _________ (form) a well-known proverb.  Every one (3) _________ (talk) of the victories of war but few (4) _________ (discuss) those of peace.We usually (5) _________ (extol) warriors and soldiers on account of their famous victories and splendid deeds of bravery on the battlefield.  When, however, we (6) _________ (think) of the achievements of great men – such as their triumphs over nature, disease, ignorance, oppression etc., for the betterment of the human race-we (7) _________ (realize) that the victories of peace (8) _________ (be) perhaps more glorious than those of war.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

  1. Before vacating Ram disposed ________________ all his household items.
  2. The teacher was greatly incensed ________________ the child’s obstinacy.
  3. Many people in our country are living ________________ poverty.
  4. The Noblemen were appreciative ________________ the Queen’s generosity.
  5. The victims of the fire accident were provided ________________ medical help.
  6. A wise man does not distinguish ________________ poverty and wealth.
  7. Her friend advised her not to build ________________ false hopes.
  8. “Why are you hanging ________________ in the corridor?” he asked.

Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.

  1. Food supplies have been given to the Jawans.  They should last for ten days.
  2. The battery is down.  The car cannot move.
  3. The baker shouted at the assistant.  The assistant did not return.  
  4. Many citizens voted for him.  He failed to get elected as secretary.

Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.  Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of any sentence:

  1. If we could get there, we would be free.  (Begin: In the event …..)
  2. That need not happen.  (Rewrite using ‘does’.)
  3. The officer permitted us to go.  (Use ‘permission’.)
  4. By understanding its beauty, I appreciated God more and more. (Begin: The more …..)          
  5. If only someone would rescue us.  (Begin: I wish …..)
  6. The cab left as soon as she got off.  (Begin: No sooner ……)
  7. For the housewife it was a relief when the maid arrived.  (Use ‘relieved.’)
  8. He treats his subordinates with care.  (Begin: His subordinates …..)

Test paper –19

In the following passage, 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.

Example :(0) felt

The students, teachers and the school have long 0_________ (feel) the need to improve the surroundings.  The open drains are 1 (breed) grounds of mosquitoes and flies.  They 2_________ (overflow) as they are not 3_________ (clean) regularly.  The residents 4_________ (ask) not to throw domestic refuse that is 5_________ (dispose) into them.  The roads 6 _ _________ (be) narrow.The local municipality 7 _________ (try) to tackle the problem.  Hence, we 8 _________ (decide) to lend a helping hand.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

  1. The master sent the dog ________________ the kennel.
  2. This gift is ________________ her aunt.
  3. I saw some footprints ________________ the main door.
  4. Were you talking ________________ the recent movie?
  5. The child is waiting ________________ its mother.
  6. After watching the match John turned ________________ the television.
  7. Due to the child’s illness they put ________________ the party.
  8. The children decided to carry ________________ the good work.
Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
  1. That lady is laughing.  She is with the group.
  2. He came home.  He began to work.
  3. You must work diligently.  You will surely pass.
  4. The climb was not enjoyable.  It was not easy.

Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.  Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of any sentence:

  1. The new equipment is not always available.  (Begin: It …..)
  2. We had not even walked one kilometer when they stopped us.  (Begin: Hardly …..)
  3. Unless she received medical attention, her wounds would become infected. (Begin: If ……)
  4. The memory is so vivid that I will never forget it.  (Use ‘too’ in place of ‘so’.)
  5. It was the longest night Anil had ever experienced.  (Use ‘longer’.)
  6. The pink rose is more beautiful than the yellow one.  (Begin: They yellow …..)
  7. Never break a promise.  (Begin: Promises ……)
  8. Gold and platinum is precious metal.  (Correct if necessary.)

Test paper – 20

In the following passage, 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.

Example :(0) darted

A horrible conviction 0 _________ (dart) through Oak.With a sensation of bodily faintness he 1 _________ (advance); at one point the rails 2 _________ (break) through and there he 3 _________ (see) the footprints of his ewes.  The dog 4 _________ (come) up, 5 _________ (lick) his hand and made signs 6 _________ (imply) that he 7 _________ (expect) some great reward for signal services 8 _________ (render).

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

He is undependable and you can’t count ________________ his help.

Sheela studied hard and hoped ________________ stand first in her class.

The boy who was initiality adamant at last gave ________________.

It is difficult to make ________________ what he writes.

The pickpocket got ________________ with my wallet.

The building that caught fire gave ________________ dense fumes.

Jane parked her car ________________ the side of the road.

She promised to meet me at the theatre, but she failed to turn ________________.

Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.

  1. He pretended not to hear.  He had a reason to do so.
  2. They left the door open.  Expensive goods were stolen by the thieves.
  3. John was angry with Anil.  He boxed him.
  4. The elephant is intelligent.  The ant is also equally intelligent.
Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.  Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of any sentence:
  1. Reluctantly he agreed.  (Use ‘reluctance’.)
  2. All she could do was lie and think about her life.  (Begin: She …..)
  3. Identifying the right ones is a daunting task.  (Begin: It ……)
  4. Water is the cheapest fire-extinguishing agent.  (Use ‘cheap’.)
  5. Despite the heavy rain, rescue workers continued to work.  (Begin: Even …..)
  6. The sack was so heavy that the old woman could not carry it.  (Rewrite with ‘too’.)
  7. You are disobedient.  That makes the punishment severe.  (Begin: That ….)
  8. The teacher said to the student, “Were you not absent yesterday?” (Write in Indirect Speech.)