ICSE Class 10

General instructions: Answer all questions. Marks are shown in brackets [ ].

Subjective

1. 1.
   Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: The cyclist raced ______ the track with incredible speed.
   [1]
2. 5.
   Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: The artist is working ______ a new sculpture for the exhibition.
   [1]
3. 6.
   Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: He was shocked ______ the news of his friend's accident.
   [1]
4. 7.
   Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: They were impressed ______ his ability to solve the puzzle so quickly.
   [1]
5. 11.
   Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: They succeeded ______ convincing the board members of their proposal.
   [1]
6. 12.
   Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: She remained calm ______ the chaos around her.
   [1]
7. 13.
   Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: She agreed ______ the terms and conditions of the contract.
   [1]
8. 14.
   Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: He was annoyed ______ his younger brother for interrupting him.
   [1]
9. 15.
   Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: The glass shattered ______ the floor with a loud crash.
   [1]

Objective

1. 2.
   Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks. (i) They walked ______ the riverbank, enjoying the cool breeze.

   1. a. along
   2. b. over
   3. c. across
   4. d. beside
   [4]
2. 3.
   (i) The book fell ______ the table and hit the floor.

   1. A. off
   2. B. under
   3. C. in
   4. D. onto
   [1]
3. 4.
   (i) The cat jumped ______ the table to catch the bird.

   1. A. on
   2. B. over
   3. C. onto
   4. D. into
   [1]
4. 8.
   (iii) She was disappointed ______ not getting the award.

   1. A. on
   2. B. for
   3. C. about
   4. D. with
   [1]
5. 9.
   The students were told to distribute the handouts ______ their classmates.

   1. A. among
   2. B. between
   3. C. in
   4. D. with
   [1]
6. 10.
   The family is going ______ vacation to the beach next week.

   1. A. on
   2. B. to
   3. C. at
   4. D. into
   [1]