English Language Evaluation Rules for ICSE

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Revision Worksheet II, English Language

40 Marks

Question I (10)

Write a letter to your brother advising him to take part in sports, impressing upon him the need for doing so.

Question II

Write an essay on any one of  the following topics: (Not more than 250 words) (20)

a)    Yoga helps you to lead a healthy and contented life. Express your views.

b)    Swach Bharath Abhiyan has changed our attitude towards cleanliness. Express your views.

Question III

Rewrite the following  sentences according to the instructions given after each. (10)

i)                Has he invited you? ( Begin: Have.....)

ii)              Will this work be done by you in time?  ( Begin: Will....)

iii)            Tell only the truth. (Begin: Let.....)

iv)            Inspirational stories enthuse us a lot. ( Begin:  We......)

v)              Who wrote the Merchant of Venice? ( Begin: By whom.....)

vi)            We must listen to his song. ( Begin: His song....)

vii)          Why did Arun deprive you of your money?  ( Begin: Why...)

viii)        Shut the door. (Begin: You are ordered .....)

ix)            Alas ! We shall hear his voice no more. ( Begin: Alas! His voice.....)

x)              Who teaches you English? ( End: .....taught? )

Answers of Worksheet II

Question I

Room No 3, Jaganath Builiding,

Begur, Hongasandra

Bengaluru 560 068

21st  June, 2016.

Dear Tom,

I realized from your last letter that you are not taking part in any kind of sports-it is good to devote time to your studies but you must  spare time for  sports-it will be useful for improving your physical fitness and personality development- it will create a healthy competitive spirit in you-it will teach you to remain balanced in both the cases, victory or defeat-it will increase your mental alertness-so start participating in your favorite sport from today itself. (Only hints are given, you may have to make it your own)

Yours affectionately,

John

Question III

1.    Have you been invited by him?

2.    Will you do this work in time?

3.    Let only truth be told.

4.    We are enthused by inspirational stories.

5.    By Whom was the Merchant of Vencie written?

6.    His song must be listened to by us.

7.    Why were you deprived of your money by Arun?

8.    You are requested to shut the door.

9.    Alas! His voice shall not be heard any more.

10. By whom is English taught?

Active and Passive Voice

This video will help you to understand Active and Passive Voice with all the grammatical rules related to it. I hope it will be useful to you. 

Answer Key: Worksheet I

I:

1.    He is so proud that he will not beg pardon.

2.    No other boy in the class is as good as he.

3.    Surely , Shakthi is a brave boy.

4.    Hardly had we reached the station when the train steamed out.

5.    He received me with warmth.

6.    He was regretful of his mistake.

7.    In spite of working hard, he failed.

8.    Not only did they loot him but also beat him.

9.    She tells me, “ You are indeed very clever.”

10. I have been overwhelmed by it.

II:

1.    Over

2.    To

3.    With

4.    With

5.    To

6.    From

7.    Of

8.    Of

9.    To

10.To

III.

1.    Found

2.    Secured

3.    Overcame

4.    Picked

5.    Letting

6.    Was

7.    Plays

8.    Had dominated

9.    Squandered

10.Devastated

11.Hoping

12.Was lifted

Worksheet I (20 Marks)

I.                    Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of each sentence. (10)

1.    He is too proud to beg pardon. ( Use: So....that)

2.    He is the best boy in the class. (Begin: No other.....)

3.    No doubt, Shakthi is a brave boy. (Begin: Surely...)

4.    As soon as we reached the station, the train steamed out. (Begin: Hardly.....)

5.    He gave me a warm reception.(Use: Warmth)

6.    He regretted his mistake. (Use: Regretful )

7.    He worked hard, still he failed. ( Use: In spite of)

8.    Besides looting the shopkeeper, they beat him.  (Begin: Not only....)

9.    She tells me that I am indeed very clever. (Change the narration)

10.It has overwhelmed me. (Begin: I .......)

II.             Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: (4)

1.    He quarrelled with me.....a trifle.

2.    He yielded.....superior force.

3.    He supplies the poor.....clothing.

4.    His friends disagreed......him on that point.

5.    He acceded....my request.

6.    He abstains.....liquor.

7.    He was found guilty...manslaughter.

8.    He is incapable.....doing good work.

9.    He is married....my cousin.

10. I prefer tea.....coffee.

III.          In the following passage, fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space.  (6)

Portugal ...1...(find) an unlikely hero as Eder’s thunderous finish deep into extra time...2....(secure) its European Championship title after it ....3...(overcome) the early loss of Cristiano Ronaldo. The substitute ...4...(pick) the perfect time to score his first goal for his country, marauding forward before...5...(let) fly with a bullet shot. It ...6...(be) a magic moment for the 28-year-old, who ....7...(play) for French Club Lille. His side....7...(dominate) the match, but....8....(squander) a number of chances, in front of a ...9..(devastate) home crowd, which ....10...(arrive) at the stadium ...11..(hope) to celebrate a third European crown. The Henri Delaunay Cup ...12...(lift) triumphantly by Portugal Captain Ronaldo.