ICSE − Q & A

The rats gave us a lot of trouble.(Use troublesome instead of trouble)

I cannot bear it any longer.(Begin: How....)

One should have sympathy for the poor.(Use the verb form of 'sympathy')

Please everyone try to solve this questionairre,as soon as possible. It will be quite helpful for you revision too.
1) This conversation brings_____ the difference between the two participants.
2) The government came ______ heavily on smugglers.
3) Their path was beset _____ difficulties.
4) Let the book be returned to him.(Change the voice)
5) He was arrested on the charge of forgery.(Change the voice)
6) It is a pity that I did not take my father's advice.(Use:wish)
7) She is as fresh as a flower.(Begin: A flower....)
8) He is not the best boy in the class.(Begin: He is not better than....)
9) The army stood_____ in case of trouble.
10) You can insure you gold _____ theft.
11) Students need heroes to look_____.
12) Mohit is tall.His father is taller.(Join)
13) The masons will have completed the building before Friday.(Begin: The building.....)
14) The Manager said to him," Please remember to prepare the presentation by tomorrow."(Begin: He was....)
15) He never takes up the work which he cannot finish.(Begin: He always....)
16) The burglar broke _____ under questioning.
17) The Sports Day went ____ well this year.
18) The company had taken______ a number of small firms.
19) The Beatles had a great influence______ in their generation.
20) Can we agree ______ the main points.
21) I have got_____ the Civil Services Examination.
22) There are ______ ten thousand people in the stadium.
23) The captain entered _____ a pact with the players.
24) Rita met her friend on the road. She stopped to talk to her.
25) Rakesh can get better grades. Tell him now.
26) The two robbers were arrested by the police.(Use: custody)
27) He said," I have not done that."(Begin: he denied.....)
28) This was the best movie I have ever enjoyed.(Begin: Never....)
29) We reached the station _____ time.
30) We must conform______ the school regulations.
31) He is cutting down____ sugar.
32) I'm afraid the dead fell_____.
33) We're too busy to take______ more work.
34) I agreed with him _____ all points.
35) Avoid shortcuts in life.(End:....be avoided.)
36) She is poor but she is generous.(Begin: notwithstanding....)
37) Few doctors are to be found in this village.(Use: dearth)
38) Food and sleep were all we cared about.Begin: All....)
39) It was the last time he saw his wife.(Begin: Never....)
40) I _____(not eat) it if I were you.
41) If I had any sense, I ________ (not buy) a second-hand car.
42) If we succeeded we ____(get) a reward.
43) Tell him to speak to me if you_____(see) him.
44) If I had asked you,you______(come).
45) If we worked hard,he______ (be) rich.
46) If I had repaired my car earlier,I _______(drive) you to Australia.
47) I exchanged rupees ______ with dollars.
48) He is obviously out to make his fortune.(Use: interested)
49) I want to impress _____ you the need for hard work.
50) He lost all his money.He persevered.(Use: nevertheless)
51) Do your work diligently. Leave my service.(Join without using 'and' or 'but')
52)  She takes _____ her mother in  her external appearance.
53) I've got no savings to fall back_____.
54) He ate eight chapatis, but even that did not satisfy his hunger.(Begin:Not even.....)
55) His speech was received well by the audience.(Use: went down)
56) Sonali resigned herself_____the new situation.
57) The miser hankered_____ money.
58) Rajat was absolved_____the charge of forgery.
59) Shruti got_____ her illness quite quickly.
60) His plans to go to London fell ____ due to lack of funds.
61) The music died _____ after midnight.
62) It is wise tp put _____ a little money for emergency.
63) Don't forget to count me_____ for the party tonight.
64) He came ______ a lot of money after his father's death.
65) If it rained,we would stay indoors.(Begin: Were....)
66) My father says,"When I was your age,I would earn the money myself."(Begin:My father....)
67) Everyone was moved _____ tears by her story.
68) He was last seen loitering____ the river bank.
69) I will pay him ______ the last penny.
70) The two friends are_____ arms against each other.
71) She is desirous ______ having a big car.
72) The management is indifferent______ from public opinion.

The experience...........(colour) some of his later writings.

is it "Desipte of..." or only  "Despite...... "?

Watch ! We're going to crash!

I have never seen your husband. What's he 
? 

My mother is abroad, so my dad is taking care 
 us at the moment.

Did you know that Paul is married 
 Susie?

The bus stop is just around the corner. It'll take you five minutes 
 foot to get there.

I am not good 
 cooking. Fortunately, my husband really loves cooking.

My girlfriend works 
 a receptionist in a hotel.

I don't get 
 with my new neighbor. He is so rude!

I'd like to speak 
 the manager, please.*

I got 
 my car and drove home.

lets see who solves it first.
1. This table is made __ teak wood.

3. He hit me ___ a stick.
4. India has been independent _____ 1947.
5. He wrote ___ me.
6. Divide this money ___ the brothers.
7. He invited me ___ dinner.
8. We reached Delhi ___ the morning.
9. This is a common practice _____among the Hindus.
10. This is a good house to live ____.
11. This is the road to go _____.
12. I gave him a chair to sit ____

all the girls were wearing beautiful dresses.
begin:each of.........