ISC English Language Practice Worksheet with Answer Key
Total Marks: 80 | Time: 3 Hours
Practice Worksheet with Answers
Question 1: Composition (20 marks)
Choose ONE topic and write a composition of about 400-450 words:
(a) Describe a moment in your life when you felt completely at peace.
(b) "Technology connects us but also isolates us" - Discuss.
(c) Write a story ending with the line: "...and that's how I learned to trust my instincts."
(d) Reflect on the importance of self-discipline in a student's life.
(e) A Rainy Evening in a Busy Market - Descriptive Essay.
(f) Should schools eliminate homework? Argue for or against.
Question 2: Directed Writing & Proposal (20 marks)
(a) Article: "The Importance of Mental Health Awareness Among Teenagers"
Include: causes, emotional well-being, role of schools/parents, maintenance tips (~300 words).
(b) Proposal: Clean Campus Drive
Include: Introduction, Objectives, List of Measures (e.g. dustbins, posters, awareness campaign).
Question 3: Grammar (15 marks)
(a) Prepositions:
1. of 2. at 3. from
(b) Rewrite as directed:
1. She said that she had been waiting for me.
2. He is so tired that he cannot work.
3. As soon as the bell rang, the students ran out.
(c) Join using the word given:
1. He is rich though he is not happy.
2. Even though it was raining, we went out.
ISC English Language Practice Worksheet with Answer Key
Total Marks: 80 | Time: 3 Hours
3. She studied hard, yet she failed the test.
(d) Correct errors:
1. He does not like to go there.
2. I saw her yesterday.
3. Each of the boys has done his homework.
Question 4: Comprehension (25 marks)
Sample Passage Theme: Mindful Living
(a) Vocabulary:
1. Mindful - aware and attentive
2. Detox - to remove toxins or disconnect from something harmful
3. Neglect - ignore or pay no attention to
4. Interactions - social exchanges or communication
5. Balance - a state of stability or harmony
(b) Short Answers:
1. The author criticizes fast, disconnected lifestyles.
2. Too much screen time leads to stress and less social interaction.
3. Meditation and nature walks.
4. It brings emotional and mental balance.
5. By spending excessive time with digital devices.
(c) Summary (Grid Form):
Modern life is fast and stressful. People use screens too much, which affects mental health. The author
suggests digital detox, meditation, and connecting with nature to bring peace, focus, and emotional
well-being.
(Word Count: 60)