(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

Re-write the following sentence according to the instructions given. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct options.

As soon as he reaches home, his friends call him.

(Begin: Hardly ...)

Re-write the following sentence according to the instructions given. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct options.

She is weak, but she is courageous.

(Begin: Despite ...)

Re-write the following sentence according to the instructions given. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct options.

We will never forget what we saw.

(Begin: Never...)

Re-write the following sentence according to the instructions given. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct options.

Jaswant's grandfather is too old to take up this job.

(Use: ...... so ... that ...)

Choose the correct option to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.

The magician took pity on the mouse. He turned it into a cat.

Choose the correct option to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.

This work must be completed. There is a deadline.

Choose the correct option to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.

He fled somewhere. His pursuers could not follow him.

Choose the correct option to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.

He began late. He finished first.

Arun and Nikhil had climbed the mountain.  (Add a question tag)

The children have broken the window pane.  (Begin: The window pane...)

The apples are so cheap that they cannot be good.  (Use: 'too')

She is very clever and beautiful.  (Use: 'not only')

I prefer a simple vanilla ice cream to fancy desserts. (Begin: I would rather...)

He asked, "When do you intend to make the payment?". (Begin: He asked...)

If the rain does not stop, Mariam will not be able to do the laundry. (Begin: Unless...)

This is the best movie I have ever seen.  (Begin: Never...)

Among the statements given below, select the correct ones that describe the concept of sustainable development:

1. Planned growth with minimum damage to environment.
2. Growth irrespective of the extent of damage to environment.
3. Growth that is acceptable to all stakeholders.
4. Minimal developmental works to conserve environment.

What do you mean by North-South divide?

Lila resides in a remote village with her family and relies on fuelwood for cooking. Identify any three consequences of utilizing fuelwood as a cooking fuel.

Give example of an alternative for timber in paper Industry. Why is there a need to find alternatives to timber? (Any four points)