ICSE Class 10

ICSE Class 10 Wit (Short Story) — Mock Test (2027)

Free online mock test for Wit (Short Story) (ICSE Class 10 English Literature) — 20 competency-based questions based on the latest CISCE 2027 syllabus, with instant marking. Try the samples below, then take the full test free.

What to expect: This mock test covers key concepts from the Wit (Short Story) chapter — including application-based and competency-focused questions aligned with how ICSE actually sets the paper.

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Sample questions

  1. 1.The narrator thinks the photographer's gaze resembles that of a ________ because it is distant and studious.
    • A.curious friend
    • B.natural scientist
    • C.romantic poet
    • D.medical doctor
  2. 2.Which choice presents the correct progression of events when the narrator sees the proof? 1. The narrator notices the photographer is graver than before. 2. The photographer shows him a large proof. 3. The narrator asks if it's really him. 4. They stare in silence at the image.
    • A.1, 2, 4, 3
    • B.2, 1, 3, 4
    • C.1, 3, 2, 4
    • D.1, 2, 3, 4
  3. 3.The narrator originally wants a photograph that would:
    • A.Impress everyone with its glamour
    • B.Show his true face
    • C.Be turned into a painting
    • D.Feature a humorous pose
  4. 4.Choose the best option to show how statements (1) and (2) are linked when the narrator sees the proof. Statement (1): The narrator questions whether the photo is really him. Statement (2): The photographer proudly reveals he has "retouched" the eyes and altered the eyebrows.
    • A.(1) is true and (2) is false.
    • B.(2) is true and (1) is false.
    • C.(1) is the cause for (2).
    • D.(1) and (2) are independent of each other.
  5. 5.The photographer instructs the narrator to open his mouth, then tells him to close it ________ he changes his mind.
    • A.as soon as
    • B.whenever needed
    • C.without a pause
    • D.since he forgot

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