ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST PAPER FOR CLASS-
TOTAL MARKS- 50
ICSE AND CBSE
QUESTION1) Write an composition on any one of the following –
(a) Write an original story in which two children and their Grandfather are the ma
(b) The Importance of Education.Describe your point of view ;what you think abo
(c) Working women make better mothers than women who stays at home.Expres
against this statement.
QUESTION2) Select any one.
(a)"A Letter to a Friend Sharing Exciting News"
(b) A number of loose electricity wries are hanging feom a lamp post near the ma
school.Write a letter to the municipal commissioner explaining the problem,the
suggest a quick solution.
Question30) Read the following passage and answer the following questions-[1
The Paradox of Time
Time is an enigmatic concept. It is both our greatest ally and our fiercest enemy. It wai
stretch into eternity when we yearn for it to pass quickly. We often hear people say, "T
fun," but it also creeps along when we're bored or anxious.
In the world of physics, time is a fundamental dimension, interwoven with space to crea
universe. Yet, in our daily lives, we perceive time differently. When waiting for a much-
holiday or a reunion with a loved one, every minute seems to drag on endlessly. Howev
the past, we marvel at how quickly years have flown by.
The paradox of time lies in its dual nature. It is a relentless, unforgiving force that prop
confront change, aging, and the ephemeral nature of life. Simultaneously, it offers sola
us the ability to relive moments of joy and nostalgia. It is a puzzle that philosophers an
with for centuries.
Perhaps the true essence of time is that it forces us to appreciate the present. It teache
passed, can never be reclaimed, and that the future is uncertain. In this paradox, we fin
the most of the time we have, to cherish our experiences, and to create lasting memor
Questions:
1. How does the passage describe the paradox of time? [2]
TOTAL MARKS- 50
ICSE AND CBSE
QUESTION1) Write an composition on any one of the following –
(a) Write an original story in which two children and their Grandfather are the ma
(b) The Importance of Education.Describe your point of view ;what you think abo
(c) Working women make better mothers than women who stays at home.Expres
against this statement.
QUESTION2) Select any one.
(a)"A Letter to a Friend Sharing Exciting News"
(b) A number of loose electricity wries are hanging feom a lamp post near the ma
school.Write a letter to the municipal commissioner explaining the problem,the
suggest a quick solution.
Question30) Read the following passage and answer the following questions-[1
The Paradox of Time
Time is an enigmatic concept. It is both our greatest ally and our fiercest enemy. It wai
stretch into eternity when we yearn for it to pass quickly. We often hear people say, "T
fun," but it also creeps along when we're bored or anxious.
In the world of physics, time is a fundamental dimension, interwoven with space to crea
universe. Yet, in our daily lives, we perceive time differently. When waiting for a much-
holiday or a reunion with a loved one, every minute seems to drag on endlessly. Howev
the past, we marvel at how quickly years have flown by.
The paradox of time lies in its dual nature. It is a relentless, unforgiving force that prop
confront change, aging, and the ephemeral nature of life. Simultaneously, it offers sola
us the ability to relive moments of joy and nostalgia. It is a puzzle that philosophers an
with for centuries.
Perhaps the true essence of time is that it forces us to appreciate the present. It teache
passed, can never be reclaimed, and that the future is uncertain. In this paradox, we fin
the most of the time we have, to cherish our experiences, and to create lasting memor
Questions:
1. How does the passage describe the paradox of time? [2]
