ICSE Test Papers Answers ( 31 - 40 )

 

Test Paper  31

(a)

  1. had given
  2. to start
  3. began
  4. did
  5. toiling
  6. looking
  7. erecting
  8. needed

(b)

  1. at
  2. with
  3. over
  4. through
  5. from
  6. for
  7. of
  8. in

(c)

  1. She never helped her brothers as she was very selfish.
  2. Do not go out until your brother comes.
  3. It has been six months since my friend went abroad.
  4. You will be cured if you take these tablets.

(d)

  1. His parents forbade him to play with other children.
  2. There was a collision between a bus and a car.
  3. He asked if he could have a cup of milk.
  4. I prefer small towns to big cities.
  5. Inspite of having known him for long, I have not developed a great respect for him.
  6. No other playwright was as great as Kalidasa.
  7. People accused him of telling lies.
  8. She told us with regret that she won’t be able to attend the meeting.

 Test Paper  32

(a

  1. had invented
  2. Became
  3. Played
  4. pulling
  5. went
  6. threw
  7. floated
  8. was born

(b)

  1. into
  2. for
  3. over
  4. over
  5. down
  6. for
  7. against
  8. over

(c)

  1. He can’t wade through the river because it is very deep.
  2. Although Ravi worked hard, he did not win the race.
  3. The train had left before my brother reached.
  4. He will be grateful to you for your help.

(d)

  1. How do you put up with his nonsense?
  2. No other queen is more famous than the Egyptian queen, Cleopatra.
  3. He forbade his son from playing on the road.
  4. The books are being opened by the pupils.
  5. He seemed to have been motivated by ambition.
  6. Mr. Paul asked him how many prizes he had won in the competition.
  7. The floods claimed the lives of many people in the village.
  8. She is not as good a singer as she is a dancer.

Test Paper  33

(a)

  1. were
  2. to understand
  3. dressed
  4. cropped
  5. saw
  6. holding
  7. followed
  8. marching


(b)

  1. to
  2. up
  3. down
  4. up
  5. for
  6. with
  7. for
  8. to

(c)

Though he speaks fast, he is a good leader.

Aditi was too terrified to speak.

Raman will come back either in April or in May.

Though he is poor, he is not a cheat.

(d)

  1. Put your tools away lest people should fall over them.
  2. She told him if he could not face the music she would have to.
  3. In spite of her being young, they appointed her.
  4. Everyone will agree that she is honest.
  5. The father forbade his son from using mobile phone while driving.
  6. Schools have counselors as children have problems.
  7. Unless you go for the interview, you will not be selected for the post.
  8. Having found the climate of Shimla favourable, she decided to live there.

 Test Paper  34

(a)

  1. spent
  2. bejewelled
  3. was praying
  4. heard
  5. Rushin
  6. were
  7. have wandered
  8. to seek

(b)

  1. In
  2. up
  3. to
  4. up
  5. without
  6. under
  7. for
  8. by

(c)

  1. Unless you confess your fault I will not forgive you.
  2. Kindly tell me the reason why you have not completed your project.
  3. Send me some money as I need it urgently.
  4. I am less intelligent than him.

(d)

  1. Neither he nor I knew where his sister was.
  2. His busy schedule prevented him from attending the meeting.
  3. Shrishti reminded Uma not to forget to take her bag.
  4. I wish I  had come yesterday.
  5. As a result of my illness, my progress was slow.
  6. The result took everybody in the country by surprise.
  7. Should she feel worse during the night, give her these tablets.
  8. It has been a week since she returned. 

Test Paper  35

(a)

  1. employed
  2. shipping
  3. could
  4. to let
  5. sawed
  6. thinking
  7. will take
  8. to see

(b)

  1. on
  2. to
  3. of 
  4. up
  5. for
  6. over
  7. over
  8. against

(c)

  1. Having finished his work, he went to play.
  2. The mangoes were too sour to be eaten by him.
  3. There is no doubt that he is a good tennis player.
  4. We will wait for you until you come back.

(d)

  1. Harry wished that he could swim like a fish.
  2. He said to us, “Are you going home?”
  3. The tourist enquired of me if we had any hotel in the city?
  4. You did not forget to take your admit card.
  5. Unless you wear thick clothes you will feel cold.
  6. As soon as he received my message he came to see me.
  7. No other man I have ever met is as clever as he.
  8. In all probability it will rain today. 

Test Paper  36

 (a)

  1. was sent
  2. to stay
  3. coloured
  4. strikes
  5. know
  6. was awarded
  7. making
  8. to receive

(b)

  1. on
  2. into
  3. at
  4. for
  5. on
  6. among
  7. through
  8. between

(c)

  1. Since she was not at home, I left the message with her mother.
  2. My father held my hand lest I should
  3. Had the thief not run away, the police would have caught him.
  4. The letter of dismissal arrived after Raj had left office.

(d)

  1. Cheques are not accepted by this shop.
  2. He promised me that he would help me if he could.
  3. He said that he wondered if he would meet those officers again.
  4. It is very disappointing to squander away your money.
  5. I have not read a better book than this.
  6. If you want to be happy you should not be greedy.
  7. Is that the way a gentleman should behave?
  8. Don’t desire if you don’t deserve.

Test Paper  37

 (a)   1.     has hired                 2.     will stage                               3.     to scare                               4.     will be staying

         5.     were taken              6.        patrolling                 7.     get        8.        depending

(b)    1.     for                           2.     off        3.                             before        4.                             for

         5.     during                     6.        against                    7.     off        8.        over/through

(c)     1.     I shall be delighted if he will accept my plan.

         2.     Except for a few errors the artist’s art is exceptionally good.

         3.     Please move your car as I don’t want to call a policeman.

         4.     Although he is half blind yet he goes for a walk.

(d)    1.     All emergency cases must be admitted by the hospital staff.

         2.     He said to the doctor that he had had fever for many days.

         3.     She said that she thought she might complete the project the next day.

         4.     It is unwise to destroy the wildlife.

         5.     Health is preferable to wealth.

         6.     In spite of taking every care he died.

         7.     No one likes to pay a fine.

         8.     He not only made a promise but also kept it.

Test Paper  38

 (a)   1.     for bettering            2.        inventions                3.        have erupted          

         4.     were overlooked     5.        embarrassing          6.        making                    7.     was honoured

         8.     used

(b)    1.     into                          2.        about                       3.        beside                     4.     in

         5.     since                        6.     into        7.                             for   8.        across

(c)     1.     Although he economises as much as he can, yet he cannot save much money.

         2.     They will be dissatisfied even if they are given all the money.

         3.     He puts on weight even though he eats very little.

         4.     She always wears an overcoat irrespective of how hot it is.

(d)    1.     However expensive the watch may be but I will buy it.

         2.     We had better take him to the hospital before he collapses.

         3.     I would be greatly helped by your advice.

         4.     Many other girls in the class are cleverer than Rima.

         5.     Besides being a good orator, he is an excellent actor.

         6.     They said that they were sure that Anil was there the previous month.

         7.     It is not good to show disrespect to your teachers.

         8.     The result took everybody in the town by surprise.

 

Test Paper  39

 (a)   1.     lost                          2.        escaping                  3.        wondered                4.        bringing

         5.     cares                       6.        would provide         7.     was left  8.                             imitating

(b)    1.     at                             2.        down                       3.        from                        4.        from

         5.     for                           6.        from                        7.     on        8.                             away

(c)     1.     I had never taught a student cleverer than her.

         2.     Raman cannot play football as he is very ill.

         3.     Modita is cleverer than the other girls.

         4.     Is that bus big enough to take all my friends?

(d)    1.     Glass is largely made from sand and potash.

         2.     The manager ordered the gateman to shut the gate at once.

         3.     You didn’t forget to post the letter, did you?

         4.     It is not advisable to sleep under a tree at night.      

         5.     He is so old that he cannot do the job.

         6.     As soon as he saw the police he ran away.

         7.     What does it matter if we lose.

         8.     Notwithstanding his sorrow,  he is hopeful.

 

Test Paper  40

 (a)   1.     to discuss                2.     has produced                        3.        celebration              4.     was approved

         5.     drawing                   6.        found                      7.        thought                    8.     will notice

(b)    1.     from                        2.        over                         3.        with                         4.        against

         5.     of                            6.        from                        7.     on        8.                             over

(c)     1.     His sister believes all the strange things he tells her.

         2.     This is the window through which I was looking when the fire started.

         3.     In spite of the cold I refused to wear that heavy coat.

         4.     Although the test was difficult, I did my best.

(d)    1.     Letters are not delivered by the postmen on holidays.

         2.     Reena requested Dilip to lend her his pen.

         3.     He said that he believed that they were found a day before the previous day.

         4.     It is prudent to answer all the questions in the examination.

         5.     None but my uncle came to see me.

         6.     Tom having got ready had his breakfast.

         7.     Can anyone put up with such an insult?

         8.     Hardworking pupils may win.