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A student wants to start a gardening club that meets after school. Which of the following is the MOST important reason to include in their letter to the principal?

  • The club will help students avoid being bored after school.
  • The club will provide hands-on learning opportunities and promote environmental awareness. (correct)
  • Gardening is a relaxing hobby that students can continue throughout their lives.
  • Gardening is a good way for students to get exercise and fresh air.

Why is specifying that the gardening club will meet after school MOST important in the letter to the principal?

  • To avoid the need for the principal to find a teacher to supervise the club.
  • To ensure minimal disruption to the regular school day and demonstrate consideration for scheduling conflicts. (correct)
  • To allow students who participate in sports to also participate in the gardening club.
  • To highlight the student's personal commitment to managing the club outside of school hours.

A school is hosting an interschool debate competition. Which of the following details is MOST essential to include in a notice to inform the school's students about the event?

  • A list of the prizes that will be awarded to the winners.
  • The date, time, and location of the competition, and how to participate. (correct)
  • A detailed history of debate competitions at the school.
  • The criteria the judges will use to evaluate the debaters.

When writing an email to a neighboring school's principal to invite them to a debate competition, which approach is MOST appropriate?

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In 'Tiger Talk,' how did the tiger's perception of humans change from its time in the circus to its experience in the city?

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In 'Tiger Talk,' the tailor's reaction to the tiger best illustrates which of the following themes?

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In 'Tiger Talk,' how does the tiger's escape inadvertently aid a prisoner?

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In 'Tiger Talk,' what is the MOST likely reason the author includes the detail about the street dogs barking at the tiger?

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Choose the correct preposition to complete the following sentence: Growing up, we were looked __________ and brought up by our grandparents.

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Select the most appropriate preposition for the following sentence: Most students take the bus __________ school as it reaches the premises on time.

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Which preposition best fits the following sentence: The cricket match was put __________ because of torrential rains.

<p>off (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: Roy backed __________ of the competition at the last minute.

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Which preposition correctly completes the following sentence: I have been training under her __________ the past two years.

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Select the best option to combine these sentences: We placed our order late. We received the food on time.

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Choose the correct option to combine the following sentences: The music stopped. The audience left the auditorium.

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Which of the following best describes why the tiger believes people in brick and cement houses are nervous?

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Select the correct option to rewrite the sentence: The burglar ran away the moment he saw the guard. (Begin with: No sooner…)

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What is the most likely reason the prisoner was considered 'lucky' on that particular day?

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The residents' reaction to the tiger suggests their primary concern is:

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Rikki-Tikki did not follow Nag and Nagaina immediately after they disappeared into the grass. What best describes the most plausible reason?

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The tiger's statement, 'Tigers attack only when they feel hungry, unlike human beings who slaughter one another without purpose or hunger...' implies a contrast between:

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If Rikki-Tikki felt sure he could manage both Nag and Nagaina at once, what action would he most likely have taken and why?

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What does the tiger's reflection on being 'too full' and not needing to hunt suggest about its intentions towards the people?

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Considering the tiger's perspective, what is the most significant difference in how people behave inside versus outside the circus?

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When the tiger says, 'I just want to watch, that's all...', it creates a sense of:

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Choose the option that correctly uses the appropriate form of the words in brackets, in the correct order, for the following sentences:

Rikki-tikki was angry. He sat back on his tail and hind legs, and __________ (1) (look) all round him, __________ (2) (chatter) with rage. But Nag and Nagaina __________ (3) (disappear) already into the grass.

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The phrase 'craven with fear' used to describe the person 'hugging the cash box' suggests:

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses a preposition to complete the statement: 'Mini plays basketball __________ her friends every day.'

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Choose the most suitable word to complete the sentence: 'It has been twenty years __________ she graduated from college.'

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How does the description of the houses being 'shut, bolted, and sealed' contribute to the overall atmosphere of the passage?

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What is the purpose of the tiger mentioning its size ('eleven feet tip to tail') in relation to blocking the threshold?

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The tiger's rhetorical question, 'But why should I?' in response to people in brick houses fearing it, highlights:

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When allocating your time for the English Language paper, what is the recommended maximum time to spend on Question 1?

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If you choose to write a story based on the picture provided in Question 1(v), what is a crucial requirement for your composition?

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Which of the following essay prompts requires the writer to adopt a stance, either in agreement or disagreement?

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In Question 2(i), regarding writing a letter about an impactful book, what specific behavioral changes should the letter address?

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What is the word limit specified for the composition in Question 1?

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What is the primary purpose of the first 15 minutes allocated before the writing period begins?

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If a student finds it very difficult to forgive someone, which essay topic from Question 1 directly addresses this scenario?

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Assuming a student chooses to write about their gardening experiences in Question 2(ii), what specific outcome are they aiming to achieve among their schoolmates?

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My cousins returned home one month ago. Which of the following is the correct transformation of this sentence, beginning with 'It has...'?

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Your form will be accepted if it is submitted on time. Using 'unless', how can this sentence be correctly rewritten?

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The house needs a thorough cleaning again. Which sentence correctly uses the adverb 'thoroughly'?

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My sister offered me a new job in her company. If we begin the sentence with 'A new job...', which of the following is the correct passive voice transformation?

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"I am going to watch my friend's play tomorrow," she said. How should this sentence be correctly converted into indirect speech, beginning with 'She said...'?

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Nithin is more talented than most of the professional musicians I know. Which of the following uses 'few' to convey a similar meaning?

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Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of the phrase 'due to'?

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Identify the sentence that correctly uses the word 'disinterested'.

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Flashcards

Short Story: 'A Narrow Escape'

A personal narrative with a plot centered on avoiding danger.

Forgiveness Essay

A written reflection about forgiving someone who wronged you, focusing on the effects of forgiveness.

Competition Essay

An argumentative essay presenting your stance on whether competition helps or hurts students.

Garden Description

A descriptive piece bringing a garden to life through sensory details.

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Picture-Based Composition

Writing a story, description, or account inspired by a visual prompt.

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Book review letter to a friend

Expressing feelings regarding an impacting book and how it can make you want to make changes in your life

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Gardening proposal letter

Persuading others about the advantages of gardening and explaining how to implement this in the school.

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Letter to the principal

A letter persuading the principal to start a gardening club

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Seeking Permission (Formal)

A formal request to an authority figure, like a school principal.

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Stating Specific Reasons

Providing specific reasons clarifies your request and shows its value.

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Explaining After-School Timing

Explaining why an activity occurs after normal hours.

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Notice (Event Announcement)

A method of informing a large group of people of an event.

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Email to a Principal (Event)

Informs about and invites participation in an event.

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Hopelessness

Feeling hopeless.

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Towns People Withdraw

Hiding in fear.

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Sheer Hopelessness

Acting without thought due to panic or fear

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Sealed

The state of being closed and secured against entry.

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Extraordinary creature

An unusual or remarkable living thing.

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Lie in wait

To lie in wait, often with the intention to ambush.

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Loft

The attic space below a roof.

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Sense of security (lack of)

A feeling of worry or unease about possible danger or misfortune.

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Irrational dread

An unreasonable fear or dislike of something.

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Coffee drinkers

People who drink coffee.

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Sturdy

Fixed securely.

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Sentence correction

Correct: It has been one month since my cousins returned home.

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Using 'unless'

Correct: Your form will be accepted unless it is submitted on time. Explains the condition for acceptance.

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Adverb placement

Correct: The house needs to be cleaned thoroughly again.

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Passive voice

Correct: A new job was offered to me by my sister in her company.

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Indirect speech

Correct: She said that she was going to watch her friend's play the following day.

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Comparing talent

Correct: Few professional musicians I know are as talented as Nithin.

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Basement

A room at the bottom of the house, often partly or entirely below ground level.

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Assets

Opposite of liabilities; something of value that a person or company owns.

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Looked

Past tense of 'look'. To turn your eyes in a specific direction; to observe.

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Chattered

Past tense of 'chatter'. To talk quickly and continuously, typically about unimportant things.

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Had disappeared

Past perfect tense of 'disappear'. To cease to be visible.

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Says

Present tense of 'say'

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Give

Present tense of 'give'

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Get along

To have a good relationship.

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Looked after

Raised and cared for by someone, often grandparents.

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Take the bus to

Using a vehicle or transport method, especially to get to a location.

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Put off

Postponed or cancelled due to bad weather.

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Backed out

Withdrew from a competition or commitment.

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Under (training)

During a period of time.

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Despite + Verb-ing

Despite + -ing form of the verb is used to contrast two ideas.

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Hardly had...when

"Hardly had...when" indicates a near simultaneous sequence of events.

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Unless

"Unless" indicates a condition that must be met.

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Study Notes

  • The ICSE 2024 Examination English Language Specimen Question Paper has a maximum mark of 80.
  • The time allowed for the exam is two hours.
  • All answers must be written on the paper provided separately from the question paper.
  • Students are not allowed to write during the first 15 minutes; this time should be used for reading the paper.
  • The time stated is the time allowed for writing the answers.
  • All five questions should be attempted.
  • The marks allocated for each question or part of a question are indicated in brackets [].
  • It's advised to spend no more than 30 minutes on Question 1 and 20 minutes on Question 2.

Question 1 Composition options:

  • Write an original short story entitled ‘A Narrow Escape’.
  • Describe forgiving someone when it was hard, explaining what helped you forgive them and its positive impact, and what you learned.
  • Express your views for or against the statement: 'Competition hampers the overall development of students.'
  • Describe your experience taking a leisurely stroll in a beautiful garden, detailing what you see, hear, and smell.
  • Write a story, description, or account suggested by a given picture, ensuring a clear connection between the composition and the picture.

Question 2 Letter writing options:

  • Write a letter to a friend about an interesting book, highlighting what impressed you and explaining two behavioral changes you'd like to make based on the book.
  • As a student who enjoys gardening, write a letter to the principal to get permission to start a school gardening club, including reasons for the request and when the club would meet.

Question 3 Notice/Email writing options:

  • Write a notice informing students about an interschool debate competition being hosted.
  • Draft an email to the principal of a neighboring school informing them about the debate competition and requesting their participation.

Question 4 Passage Comprehension

  • In the passage "Tiger Talk", the tiger enters Market Road, and people run for their lives, hiding in various places.
  • At the circus, the tiger felt humans were sturdy and fearless but now sees them fleeing in fear.
  • The tiger pauses at a tailor's shop, who hides in fear, and a prisoner escapes when the constables flee.
  • The tiger tears a horse from its jutka, enjoying the chaos.
  • The city descends into hopelessness as the news spreads about the Captain's demise and the tiger's presence.
  • Townspeople withdraw to their homes, fearing the tiger might pass through walls or lurk in the roof, loft, or basement.
  • The tiger observes that coffee drinkers at Anand Bhavan are transfixed with fear.
  • The tiger claims it is not out to cause trouble and mentions it is full and won't attack unless hungry.
  • The tiger contrasts its behavior with humans, who slaughter without purpose or hunger.
  • Sturdy means strong.
  • Basement means a room at the bottom of the house.
  • The word that means the opposite of liabilities is assets.
  • The sentence that says people are fast disappearing is: "The population was melting out of sight."
  • The prisoner was lucky because the constables fled, giving him a chance to escape.
  • The tiger reasons that people in brick and cement houses feel nervous due to their lack of security and fear of losing their assets.
  • The passage describes a man who is scared and greedy.
  • Describe how you would react if you saw a tiger outside your school
  • Describe in less than 50 words the tiger's thoughts on peoples different behaviour inisde and outside a circus

Question 5 Grammar Exercises:

  • The missing word is look.
  • The missing word is chattered.
  • The missing word is disappeared.
  • The missing word is say.
  • The missing word is give
  • The missing word is feel.
  • The missing word is can.
  • The missing word is is.
  • My sister and I get along very well with each other.
  • Mini plays basketball with her friends every day.
  • It has been twenty years since she graduated from college.
  • Growing up, we were looked after and brought up by our grandparents.
  • Most students take the bus to school as it reaches the premises on time.
  • The cricket match was put off because of torrential rains.
  • Roy backed out of the competition at the last minute.
  • I have been training under her for the past two years.

Joining Sentences:

  • Despite placing our order late, we received the food on time.
  • Hardly had the music stopped when the audience left the auditorium.
  • You cannot enter the club unless you have a membership.
  • She was too late to catch the train.
  • No sooner did the burglar see the guard when he ran away.
  • The children were trained well by their parents.
  • It has been one month since my cousins returned home.
  • Unless your form is submitted on time, it will not be accepted.
  • The house needs to be cleaned thoroughly again.
  • A new job was offered to me by my sister in her company.
  • She said that she was going to watch my friend's play the following day.
  • Few professional musicians I know are not as talented as Nithin.

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