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.

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

  1. 1.The photographer tries to droop the narrator's ears, roll his eyes, and ________ that he might achieve perfection.
    • A.fix the posture
    • B.freeze the smile
    • C.shift the jaw
    • D.stretch his neck
  2. 2.The narrator compares the photographer's gaze to that of a:
    • A.Romantic poet
    • B.Confused child
    • C.Natural scientist
    • D.Fortune teller
  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.The text, "With the Photographer," is best described as:
    • A.A scientific article
    • B.A comedic short story
    • C.A lengthy novel
    • D.A historical biography
  5. 5.Statement (1): The photographer claims the face would look better three-quarters full. Statement (2): The narrator enthusiastically agrees, noting most faces seem wider from that angle.
    • 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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