ICSE Class 10 English Paper 1 Question Paper with Answer Key 2026: PDF Download, Exam Analysis

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i - d
ii - a
iii - a
The new teacher was dressed like a farmer rather than a typical educator. He wore a striped cotton jacket with a towel around his neck, patched cotton trousers, thick socks instead of shoes, and a dilapidated straw hat.
iii- b
"As she stared at the teacher Totto-Chan thought that she had seen him before." This was the sentence.
iii - c
The farmer was being humble and told the children, "I'm not a teacher, I am just a farmer." The Headmaster corrected him to establish his authority and value to the students, ensuring they viewed him as a "farming teacher", whose practical knowledge was worth learning.
iii - d
The Headmaster believed it was important for children to learn by "actually seeing things done". By inviting a real farmer, he provided the children with hands on, practical experience and expert knowledge that a traditional classroom teacher might not possess.
iii - e
When a snake nearly bit Ta-chan, the farmer reassured him by identifying the snake's nature, stating, "The snakes are here not poisonous, and they won't hurt you if you don't hurt them."
iv
The farmer taught the children how to weed, dig, make furrows, and spread fertilizer. He explained how weeds compete with cops for sun and nourishment. Additionally, he shared insights about insects, birds, butterflies, the weather, and how to interact safely with non-poisonous snakes.

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(i)
1 - glided
2 - held
3 - stopped
4 - to run
5 - frightened
6 - went
7 - kept
8 - disappeared
(ii)
a - to
b - by
c - for
d - on
e - since
f - through
g - above
h - before

(iii)

1. (c) Picking up the bundle, he walked away.
2. (b) Ravi is neither a technician nor a musician.
3. (d) We like Tanya because she is extremely polite.
4. (a) Although the construction started on time, it was delayed due to the bad weather.

(iv)
1 - c
2 - c
3 - a
4 - c
5 - a
6 - d
7 - b
8 - d

(v)

1. (c) Very few Indian kings were as great as Samudragupta.
2. (c) Promises should be kept.
3. (a) He said that he had passed the examination.
4. (c) Having finished his exercise, he put his books away.
5. (a) If she practises every day, she will be able to meet her goal.
6. (d) Rashmi was so late that she could not hear the first speech.
7. (b) The two shades are slightly different.
8. (a) Not only was Dr. Shetty a professor but also a research scientist.

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