ISC English Language 2026 Question Paper with Answers
All 25 questions of the ISC English Language 2026 Question Paper, in printed order. Open a question to read it in full and see its answer.
- Q1(i) As part of the school annual trip, you were taken on a jungle safari. You explored the beauty and wilderness of nature for the… 20 marks · Writing
- Q1(ii) You and your classmate were selected to represent your school at an inter school sports competition. However, both of you had… 20 marks · Writing
- Q1(iii) Tourism results in loss of local culture and tradition. Argue either FOR or AGAINST the topic. 20 marks · Writing
- Q1(iv) Magic 20 marks · Writing
- Q1(v) Happiness is a state of mind. Present your reflections on this statement. 20 marks · Writing
- Q1(vi) Write an original short story that begins with the following words: It was a familiar voice, and this could only mean that.... 20 marks · Writing
- Q2(i) You are seeking admission into a prestigious college. The college requires a Statement of Purpose to be convinced of your… 15 marks · Writing
- Q2(ii) As president of the Student Council of your school, you wish to organise an exhibition on ‘The History of India’. Write a… 10 marks · Writing
- Q3(i)(a) As soon as he wakes up, he reads the newspaper. (Begin: No sooner ...................) 1 mark · Transformation
- Q3(i)(b) Rajani was writing a long essay. (End: ................... Rajani.) 1 mark · Transformation
- Q3(i)(c) I would rather sing than dance. (Use: prefer) 1 mark · Transformation
- Q3(i)(d) Do not tamper with the beautiful artwork. (Begin: Let ...................) 1 mark · Transformation
- Q3(i)(e) We watched the movie as well as had dinner at a restaurant. (Begin: Not only ...................) 1 mark · Transformation
- Q3(ii)(a) He gave up most of his money to a charitable institution. 0.5 marks · Prepositions
- Q3(ii)(b) The authorities are showing signs of giving away to the workers’ demands. 0.5 marks · Prepositions
- Q3(ii)(c) We need to cut up the article to five hundred words. 0.5 marks · Prepositions
- Q3(ii)(d) After a few months, he realised he was not cut in for the job. 0.5 marks · Prepositions
- Q3(ii)(e) I handed on the application for the visa to the officer. 0.5 marks · Prepositions
- Q3(ii)(f) The athlete in the relay race handed in the baton to the next runner. 0.5 marks · Prepositions
- Q3(ii)(g) I am surprised you fell by that simple trick. 0.5 marks · Prepositions
- Q3(ii)(h) Our plan to start a new project fell down due to lack of financial support. 0.5 marks · Prepositions
- Q3(ii)(i) The coach tried to bring about the best in every player. 0.5 marks · Prepositions
- Q3(ii)(j) The teacher brought on an important matter for discussion with the parents. 0.5 marks · Prepositions
- Q3(iii) A large notice on the window of a shop ________ (1) (announce) a big sale, with sweeping reductions, ________ (2) (start) at 9:00… 5 marks · Correct verbs
- Q4 (1) It was a mellow October morning in the countryside. Judson Webb entered the primitive living room of his mountain camp and… 20 marks · Comprehension