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.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
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2.The narrator compares the photographer's gaze to that of a:
- A.Romantic poet
- B.Confused child
- C.Natural scientist
- D.Fortune teller
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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
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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
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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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