ICSE English Literature Exam 2026 LIVE: Paper 2 on February 20; Important Questions & Expert Tips

ICSE English Literature Exam 2026: ICSE will conduct ICSE English Literature Exam 2026 on February 20. The examination will be held offline from 11 AM to 13 PM. As only two days are left for the exam, class 10 candidates must start revising the syllabus, to polish their preparation before the examination, and get good marks in the test. To aid in the same, we have provided some important questions and expert tips on the live blog to help candidates brace up, and fine-tune their concepts. Additionally, exam-oriented must-knows have also been stated to help candidates pre-plan as to how to answer the paper to avoid missing out any important section, and for effective time management on the test day.

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• Feb 18, 2026 06:20 PM IST

  Important Practice Question 5 on Second Triumvirate

  Question | Who were the members of the Second Triumvirate, formed to rule over Rome after Caesar’s assassination?

  • (a) Julius Caesar, Crassus, Pompey
  • (b) Marcus Brutus, Caius Cassius, Casca
  • (c) Mark Antony, Octavius Caesar, Lepidus
  • (d) Octavius Caesar, Julius Caesar, Mark Antony

  Answer | (c) Mark Antony, Octavius Caesar, Lepidus

• Feb 18, 2026 06:00 PM IST

  Important Vocabular from Bonku Babu's Friend

  • Meek/Submissive: To describe his initial nature.
  • Intergalactic: Related to the alien’s origin.
  • Puny/Insignificant: How Bonku Babu begins to see his tormentors.
  • The Bamboo Grove: The setting of the "supernatural" encounter.
  • Assertiveness: The quality he gains by the end.

• Feb 18, 2026 05:50 PM IST

  Short Notes: Important Themes of Bonku Babu's Friend

  Here are the important themes of Bonku Babu's Friend by Satyajith Ray of ICSE 10th English Paper 2 syllabus -

  • Bullying and Social Alienation: The adda members (Sripati Babu, Chandi Babu, Bhairav Chakravarty) represent a toxic social hierarchy where the weak are exploited for entertainment.

  • Self-Respect and Identity: The story proves that respect is earned only when you respect yourself.

  • The "Ordinary" Hero: Ray suggests that greatness can be found in the most humble people, provided they find their voice.

• Feb 18, 2026 05:30 PM IST

  Important Practice Question 4 on Julius Ceaser

  Question | When Antony says, ‘He must be taught, and train’d, and bid go forth: A barren-spirited fellow;’ he refers to ___________.

  • (a) Octavius
  • (b) Lucilius
  • (c) Lucius
  • (d) Lepidus

  Answer | (d) Lepidus

• Feb 18, 2026 05:10 PM IST

  Short Notes on 'The Battle of Words' from Julius Ceaser

  This is where the play shifts. Brutus allows Mark Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral, provided he doesn't blame the conspirators.

  • Brutus’s Speech: Appeals to logic and patriotism. He claims he killed Caesar not because he loved Caesar less, but because he loved Rome more. The crowd is briefly won over.

  • Antony’s Speech: A masterclass in irony and emotion. He repeatedly calls Brutus "honourable" while presenting evidence of Caesar’s selflessness (the will, the refusal of the crown). He turns the mob into a violent force, forcing Brutus and Cassius to flee Rome.

• Feb 18, 2026 04:50 PM IST

  Important Practice Question 3 on Anthon's Speech

  Question | After Antony’s speech following Caesar's assassination, the angry mob kills ____________.

  • (a) Cinna the conspirator
  • (b) Cinna the poet
  • (c) Decius Brutus
  • (d) Cicero

  Answer | (b) Cinna the poet

• Feb 18, 2026 04:30 PM IST

  Important Practice Question 2 on 'ambition debt is paid'

  Question | When Brutus says, ‘ambition’s debt is paid’, he means that ___________.

  • (a) Caesar’s greed for power and possession had resulted in his death
  • (b) Caesar had left seventy-five drachmas for every citizen of Rome
  • (c) Mark Antony would be permitted to speak at Caesar’s funeral
  • (d) The conspirators would be punished for assassinating Caesar

  Answer | (a) Caesar’s greed for power and possession had resulted in his death

• Feb 18, 2026 04:10 PM IST

  Practice Question 1 on 'thou bleeding piece of earth'

  Question | What does Antony describe as, ‘thou bleeding piece of earth’?

  • (a) Caesar’s robe that was stained with his blood
  • (b) The blood-soaked spot on which Caesar lies
  • (c) The bloodied pedestal on which Caesar fell
  • (d) Caesar’s lifeless body covered in blood

  Answer: (d) Caesar’s lifeless body covered in blood

• Feb 18, 2026 04:00 PM IST

  ICSE English Paper 2 Exam 2026 on February 20

  Paper 2 of ICSE English is usually referred as English Literature paper. The exam is scheduled from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on February 20. The important questions, preparation tips and practice questions sets shall follow on the same thread.