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.
Tip: Attempt without notes first to identify gaps, then review explanations for any wrong answers. Retake after a few days for best retention.
Sample questions
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1.What is the photographer's suggestion for improving the narrator's face?
- A.Hide it completely
- B.A full front view
- C.A three-quarters view
- D.An upside-down pose
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2.Which of the following sequences is correct, from the photographer’s detailed instructions to the narrator’s protest? 1. The photographer wants the narrator to droop ears, roll eyes, and expand lungs. 2. The narrator objects, saying, "Stop." 3. He declares, "This face is my face." 4. The photographer suddenly snaps the picture.
- A.2, 1, 3, 4
- B.1, 2, 3, 4
- C.1, 3, 2, 4
- D.3, 1, 2, 4
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3.Which word best describes the narrator's humor?
- A.Dark
- B.Slapstick
- C.Dry
- D.Nonexistent
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4.The photographer seems more interested in:
- A.Capturing a real moment
- B.Quickly finishing the job
- C.Selling his camera
- D.Perfecting the face with editing
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5.Which option best describes the relationship between statements (1) and (2) when the narrator first enters the studio? Statement (1): The narrator sits in a beam of sunlight filtered through a sheet of cotton. Statement (2): The photographer crawls under the black cloth and remains silent for a while.
- 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.
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