(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for English 1 (English Language)

Not many people read for pleasure these days.
(Begin: Few ................................. ) 

Since her childhood, Meera has been good in Mathematics. 
(End: ............................ childhood) 

"We have had no rain since January", Ramu said.
(Begin: Ramu said that they .................. ) 

It is dangerous as well as illegal to drive a motorcycle without a helmet. (Begin: It is not ................................................. ) 

He had plenty of wealth but he was not happy.
(Begin: In spite............................................ ) 

He was so tired that he could not stand.
(Use: too ...................................................) 

Every one of them was an experienced mountaineer.

(Begin: There was no .................................) 

I have never seen a film as bad as this. ·
(Begin: This is ........................................ ) 

Write a composition (300 - 350 words) on the following:

Imagine a situation where a child runs away from home but later returns. Why did he or she run away? What made him/her come back? Write an original short story entitled: 'Finding My Way Home'.

Parents can never be friends with their children. Express your views either for or against this statement.

Write a composition (300 - 350 words) on the following:

Describe an area in your city or hometown which is famous for its street food. Give details of the familiar sights and sounds you would experience on this street.

Write a composition (300 - 350 words) on the following:

It is very important for young people to spend time quietly or alone for a short while every day. If you were given an hour to spend on your own, how will you spend it? What will you learn from the process?

Write a composition (300 - 350 words) on the following:

Study the picture given below. Write a short story or description or an account of what the picture suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture or you may take suggestions from it.

You have been given a small sum of money to buy a gift with for a friend. What gift would you choose (specify) and why would you choose this? Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about the gift and how it will benefit him/her.

You have planned to organize a health camp at school. Write a letter to the Manager of a supermarket requesting sponsorship for the event. Name the event and explain how it will benefit both the community as well as the supermarket.

Write an e-mail to the General Manager of a local hospital requesting him/her to send a senior doctor to talk to the participants at the event about the quality of mask which would give them the best protection.

Write an original short story in which two children and their school teacher are the main characters.

Imagine a situation where you get an opportunity to change one thing in your school. What would it be? Why do you want to change it? How would you bring about the change?

School examinations do not test intelligence. Express your views either for or against this statement

You are a regular visitor to your school library. Describe your library. Give details of the familiar sights. What do you see and feel as different students come irt and check out the books? Why is this place so important?