ICSE Test Papers Answers ( 21 - 30 )
Test
Paper 21
(a)
- has become
- setting
- meeting
- had asked
- to bring
- were taken
- sharing
- designed
(b)
- up
- by
- under
- on
- about
- into
- of
- down
(c)
- The child would have drowned had I not saved him.
- As it was very hot, I could not go out.
- The examination had begun before we reached the hall.
- He works hard to support his old parents.
(d
- Hardly had the train arrived, when all rushed into the compartments.
- I suggested to my sister to go to the market for shopping.
- Tagore was more famous than many other artists.
- The police not only watched his movements but also tapped his phones.
- Walk carefully lest you should slip and fall.
- Though it rained heavily, a large number of students were present.
- This remedy is better than any other remedy available.
- Little did we imagine that he would win the election.
Test
Paper 22
(a)
- becomes
- prancing
- sniffed
- was running
- has alighted
- were concealed
- embroidered
- training
(b)
- in
- in
- off
- into
- into
- over
- down
- of
(c)
- Rita is as clever as Meera.
- As soon as the bell rang the students rushed out.
- I borrowed this good book from the library.
- My brother fell asleep while he was reading a novel.
(d)
- No sooner did I hear a knock at the door than I switched on the light.
- In spite of conquering many countries, Alexander was not happy.
- The commander ordered the soldiers to march on and not to give up.
- As he was poor, he could not afford such an expensive treatment.
- Unless you tell the truth, you will be punished.
- John did not understand why Anita was annoyed.
- As soon as the bell rang, the students rushed out of the hall.
- Except a prince no one can afford to live such a life of luxury.
(a)
- to bring
- had stayed
- answered
- writing
- have been standing
- Will send
- Took
- awaking
(b)
- through
- into
- down
- by
- after
- with
- to
- out
(c)
- The ladder is not long enough to reach the terrace.
- I would not have completed the task had he not helped me.
- Mohit is not as smart as his brother.
- I got a scholarship in Spain to learn Spanish.
(d)
- The team comprised ten singers and a music teacher.
- It does not matter if we go or not.
- It rained heavily last night.
- Though he had scarce resources, he fought against the Mughals.
- Only a fool would believe you.
- Little does anybody know about his plans.
- The firemen put out the fire.
- No other planet is bigger than Jupiter.
Test
Paper 24
(a) 1. travels 2. will be 3. to accompany 4. is believed
5. singing 6. was sent 7. performed 8. is
viewed
(b) 1. upon 2. across 3. out 4. to
5. upon 6. out 7. on 8. up
(c) 1. He, whose father is a doctor, is my
neighbour.
2. He
is too ill to walk.
3. Tell
Rakesh how he can get better grades.
4. Unless
you hurry up you will be late for the function.
(d) 1. He
always takes up the work which he can complete.
2. If you had not helped me I would not have
succeeded.
3. I wish I were appointed to the post.
4. In spite of being rich he is not proud.
5. How long can I bear it ?
6. Is this the way to behave ?
7. But for his help, I would have been ruined.
8. She had drawn a beautiful scenery.
Test
Paper 25
(a) 1. looking 2. saw 3. dressed 4. have
done
5. listening 6. sobbed 7. will speak 8. outstanding
(b) 1. with 2. after 3. in 4. on
5. at 6. down 7. away 8. up
(c) 1. The room is large enough to accommodate all
of us.
2. The
child is carrying a bag filled with books.
3. I
do not care if he joins me or not.
4. He
is a good singer as well as a good actor.
(d) 1. We
had better call the fire brigade before the fire destroys everything.
2. Of all the subjects, she is more interested
in mathematics.
3. Each of his friends is invited for the
party.
4. One never knows where one’s luck lies, does
one?
5. He conducted the show as if he were a
trained artist.
6. Had he been invited, he would have come.
7. We not only need an accountant, but also a
superintendent.
8. The earthquake proved to be devastating.
Test
Paper 26
(a) 1. walked 2. downing 3. seemed 4. panting
5. wrestling 6. had won 7. was 8. breaking
(b) 1. up 2. out 3. about 4. off
5. on 6. of 7. up 8. away
(c) 1. The student was foolish to have told lies
before the principal.
2. Everybody
knows that he is cunning.
3. When
the phone rang I was having my tea.
4. The
captain took out his gun to disperse the mob.
(d) 1. Everyone
will agree that your friend did his best.
2. I wish I had taken my doctor’s advice.
3. He not only passed the examination but also
won the first prize.
4. Bina inherited a big fortune from her
father.
5. If you give him some more time, he will
complete this work by tomorrow.
6. She prayed that God be with me.
7. As soon as he reached his school, he called
up his mother.
8. She exclaimed with pity that I missed her
birthday party.
Test
Paper 27
(a) 1. are considered 2. drawing 3. reduce 4. deliver
5. was 6. endowed 7. closed 8. became
(b) 1. in 2. up 3. away 4. for
5. into 6. with 7. up 8. of
(c) 1. Since you are very ill, you have to see a
doctor.
2. Mona
spoke too softly to be heard by me.
3. Uma
reached the town hall to meet us there.
4. We
could not play football as it rained heavily.
(d) 1. Unless
you water the plants they will wither.
2. He became popular because of his courtesy.
3. It appears to be a good proposal.
4. Unless your father permits, you cannot come
with us for the picnic.
5. He pleaded his ignorance of law.
6. We organised a function so that we could
raise funds for the school.
7. He has lived here throughout his life.
8. They insisted on knowing what had happened.
Test
Paper 28
a) 1. accompanied 2. baked 3. Giving 4. did
5. violated 6. do 7. would take 8. placed
(b) 1. off 2. up 3. upto 4. with
5. on 6. into 7. about 8. out
(c) 1. The dog won’t harm you as it is not wild.
2. As
soon as the thief saw the policeman, he fled the scene.
3. I
do not know the reason for his not coming to school.
4. Rita
is the cleverest of all the girls.
(d) 1. The
room was filled with a lot of furniture.
2. I have never seen a bigger mango than this.
3. No other student in the class is as good as
him.
4. The news is too good to be true.
5. As soon as I entered the train started.
6. Unless you send your application, you will
not be considered for the post.
7. Delhi is older than many other towns in
India.
8. The work will have been completed by the
students before Sunday.
Test
Paper 29
(a) 1. was provided 2. to write 3. Give 4. to make
5. were
upset 6. Was disturbed 7. had
asked 8. read
(b) 1. on 2. with 3. over 4. through
5. of 6. down 7. off 8. out
(c) 1. We can’t wear cotton clothes since it is very
cold.
2. Sunil
is the tallest man in office.
3. Unless
you are regular in your studies, you will not do well.
4. Take
an umbrella as it might rain.
(d) 1. We
are making preparations for my sister’s wedding.
2. I wish I had listened to your suggestion.
3. We have never met since 2009.
4. It is believed by them that he was involved
in the crime.
5. Nobody in our team can run faster than Tom.
6. The Principal said, “I promise to look into
the case.”
7. How did you succeed in finishing the job?
8. Despite being selected for the post, he did
not join the office.
Test
Paper 30
(a) 1. launched 2. known 3. hugging 4. was done
5. to
cut 6. was surprised 7. was
based 8. focussed
(b) 1. with 2. under 3. since 4. behind
5. on 6. into 7. up 8. on
(c) 1. He is too impatient to listen to me.
2. Although
my uncle is very old, he goes for a walk every day.
3. Ruchi
cannot be late as she is very punctual.
4. We
will go for an excursion provided the weather is good.
(d) 1. I
will never speak to you again.
2. Since I am your senior, I am expected to behave properly.
3. When he realised his mistake, he apologised
to her.
4. The mother explained to us how to make a
pizza.
5. Never did he imagine that he would become
famous.
6. No other ruler was more successful than
Akbar.
7. To serve in heaven is not better than to
reign in hell.
8. If the train had not been late they would
not have to spend the night in a hotel.