ICSE Test papers Answers (1- 10 )

Test Paper – 1

a)

1. looking
2. changed 
3. was 
4. rumbling    
5. dashed
6. steamed
7. fought
8. having

(b)     

1. by
2. about
3. on
4. at
5. before
6. along
7. towards
8. between

(c)     

1. The man I shouted at did not come back again.
2. The television that I dropped never worked again.
3. The clothes she bought were beautiful.
4. The machine I hired was stolen.

(d)     

1. This is the restaurant where we used to meet.  Or we used to meet at this restaurant.
2. The doctor wanted to know the year in which the operation had been performed.
3. He dreamt that he would become an actor.
4. They saved one rare photograph.
5. Seldom does my neighbour greet me.
6. A rogue alone can act thus.
7. No other king as good as Alfred ever reigned in England.
8. Surely you do repent your conduct.

Test Paper – 2

(a)     

1. believing 
2. is making
3. given 
4. breathes
5. drinks
6. eats 
7. exhausted
8. considers

(b)

1. with 
2. between
3. at
4. with
5. before
6. a
7. in 
8. from

(c)

1. As it is late now, we have to go.
2. Though there was heavy rain yet the steamer arrived in time.
3. He came after your departure.  Or, you had already gone when he came.
4. When he saw me he ran away.  Or, no sooner did he see me than he ran away.

(d)

1. Some people eat little yet they remain fat.
2. Not a muscle did I move.
3. The detective told me that he would read it to me.
4. My aunt is too fond of gossip to give it up.
5. He needed the money for paying off his family debts.
6. No other boy in this group is as weak as Aakash.
7. She is not only pretty but also intelligent.
8. He attends to his official work diligently.

Test Paper – 3

(a)

1. were going
2. lived
3. had been living
4. would take
5. were wondering
6. arrived
7. began
8. had arrived

(b)

1. over
2. after
3. for
4. away
5. in
6. on
7. for
8. with

(c)

1. Ram may not attend the wedding as he is unwell.
2. She gave the only penny she had to the old beggar woman.
3. Though the child was crying in pain the mother did not pay attention to it.
4. If you complete your homework, you can go out to play.

(d)

1. Unless they find a doctor, they’ll kill us.
2. The man who spoke last was the most enthusiastic of all.
3. To make things is not as/so easy as to break them. (or) Making things is not so/as easy as breaking them.
4. Had you called a week earlier, we could’ve saved him.
5. He did not have anything of his father other than/apart from the picture.
6. He was called back for an explanation by the director.
7. James asked him if he could tell him the way to the Principal’s room.
8. No sooner did the bell ring, than the boys ran out into the playground.

Test Paper – 4

(a)

1. writes
2. had gone
3. had laughed
4. feel
5. bound
6. remembers
7. spent
8. playing

(b)

1. at
2. in
3. in/within
4. for
5. over
6. in
7. on
8. with

(c)

1. He will not pay unless he is compelled.
2. Unfortunately, he failed.
3. He has many problems to attend to.
4. I proved my love for him by helping him with money.

(d)

1. The radio reported that the war was over.
2. The long hours of work exhausted him.
3. He was honest, therefore I was pleased with him.
4. I said to her, “Do you think I’m boring?”
5. No other possession of his is so/as precious as his piano. (or) No other thing/object (that/which) he possesses is as precious as his piano.
6. Mr. Seshadri picked up a quarrel with Mr. Naik.
7. The players shouted with joy and announced that they had won the match.
8. In spite of his wealth, he is unhappy.

Test Paper – 5

(a)

1. visited
2. felt
3. had forgotten
4. had showered  
5. had become
6. went
7. whispered
8. have forgotten

(b)

1. upon
2. of
3. out
4. on
5. on
6. off
7. off 
8. after

(c)     1.     This is my sister Radha.

          2.     Meera is too weak to walk.

          3.     I cannot find the candle for it is too dark.

          4.     I do not know if he is the culprit.

(d)     1.     The harder I frowned, the more broadly he smiled.

          2.     This place is better than any other place to observe dolphins.

          3.     Not only is she very clever but she is also strong-willed.

          4.     It took letters months to go back and forth.

                                                           or

                  It took months for letters to go back and forth.

          5.     It was highly exhilarating to strike the ball.

          6.     No sooner had the singer gone than the commotion started.

          7.     I have never ever seen a pearl bigger than this.

          8.     He asked whether they were ready.

Test Paper – 6

(a)

1. broke
2. got
3. walked
4. asked
5. answered
6. could
7. waiting
8. happened

(b)

1. by
2. up
3. after
4. out
5. off 
6. over/about
7. through
8. into

(c)

1. Neither borrow nor lend.
2. The little boy was stubborn, therefore, he was punished.
3. It is certain that she will break down.
4. I can read Arabic because he has taught me how to.

(d)

1. The friend asked (me) if/whether I liked swimming.
2. No matter what he says, he does the opposite.
3. He is amused by many things.
4. If you make one mistake, you will be out/you are out.
5. Though Linda fell many times, she kept going.
6. He said everything.
7. A tiger is not more ferocious than he.
8. There is a difference between them.

Test Paper – 7

(a)

1. praised
2. recognised
3. were regarded
4. could play
5. create
6. was
7. made
8. longed

(b)

1. off
2. between
3. with
4. into
5. under
6. in
7. by
8. to

(c)

Chaitanya is the tallest of all the boys.

Hurry up, else you will miss the bus.

Ritu wants all to acknowledge that her designs are good.

Both he and she are plain to look at.

(d)

1. It is the silk strands of the webs of spiders that interest scientists.
2. After I had examined it carefully, I politely handed it back. (or) Having examined it carefully, I politely handed it back.
3. Despite it being a huge ordeal, it was quite fun.
4. The fisherman says that their way of life is under threat.
5. Even though he was tempted, Balaji stayed in.
6. People call the lion the king of beasts.
7. Gold is a precious metal (or) Gold is more precious than most other metals.
8. Coming home he began to work.

Test Paper – 8

(a)

1. will suit
2. are
3. agree
4. is
5. surprised
6. live 
7. work
8. study

(b)

1. by
2. within/after
3. in 
4. since
5. down
6. at
7. out
8. away

(c)

1. I accept your offer without reservation.
2. He could not study as he had no books.
3. I got wet in the rain as I did not carry an umbrella or was not carrying an umbrella.
4. This is the cupboard Rita keeps her files in.

(d)

1. It is unfortunate that we do not have power.
2. Unless a book interests him now, it never will.
3. No other student in her class was as/so smart as she (was).
4. The people followed what he advised (them.)
5. It is not weight reduction which/that counts as much as weight maintenance (does).
6. The secretary told him to go right in.
7. You are the only person fit for the post.
8. Has this question been asked by anyone?

Test Paper – 9

(a)

1. spent
2. joined
3. was over
4. assured
5. had regained
6. would be kept
7. passed
8. seemed

(b)

1. out
2. off
3. by
4. out
5. over
6. into
7. out
8. off

(c)

1. We think you took a wrong decision.
2. This is the house that John built. 
3. Shyam is intelligent as well as smart.
4. The rain having stopped the game resumed.

(d

1. Kapil asked me if he always battled like that.
2. It is a (very) wonderful sight.   
3. He would do slips and jumps above the water.              
4. He is so old that he cannot jog.
5. They were selling the painting in London that night.
6. How I wish I had a friend to support me!
7. He could not come on account of fever.
8. The journey was not expensive.

Test Paper – 10

(a)

1. was attached
2. taught
3. singing 
4. reading
5. finished
6. walked
7. followed
8. growling

(b)

1. of 
2. on
3. on
4. by
5. on
6. up
7. down
8. up

(c)

1. He came after you had left.
2. He has many sons to educate.
3. Dinner being over, we left the place.
4. He worked hard without any sleep.

(d)

1. Never has it been a problem.
2. He clenched the strand between his teeth and swam off.
3. The intensity of the experience stuns everyone.
4. I wonder if you would be kind enough to lend me a book.
5. Laughter is better than any other medicine (is).
6. I cannot agree to what you propose.
7. It is true that I do not know how he did it.
8. The boy said that honesty is the best policy.