List of top English Questions asked in ICSE

Write an original short story beginning with the words: It was midnight and the doorbell rang...
The drainage system in your locality needs repair. Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner stating the problems caused due to this. Suggest solutions to improve the situation.
Your school is organising an Inter House Non-Flame Cooking Competition. Write a notice informing the students about the event.
If you could change one period in your school timetable, which one would you choose? Why do you think it needs to be changed and with which subject or activity would you replace it?
He said, “I have passed the examination.”
(Begin: He said that...)
You and your family enjoy eating out. Give a description of your favourite restaurant or food stall, and the sights and smells that attract you to the place. Explain why you like eating here.
‘Homework is a necessary evil.’ Express your views either for or against this statement.
Study the picture given below. Write a story or a description or an account of what it suggests to you. There must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition.
Write an email to a famous chef, inviting him/her to judge the event.
Your examinations are drawing near, and you would like to form a study group. Write a letter to one of your classmates inviting him or her to join it. Give details of how you plan to revise and explain why it would be helpful.
He finished his exercise and put his books away.
(Begin: Having ...)
Unless she practises every day, she will not be able to meet her goal.
(Begin with: If...)
Rashmi was too late to hear the first speech.
(Use: ...so...that...)
Ravi is not a technician. Ravi is not a musician.
Tanya is extremely polite. We like her.
The construction started on time. It was delayed due to the bad weather.
Samudragupta was one of the greatest of the Indian kings.
(End with: ...Samudragupta.)
One should keep one’s promises.
(Begin with: Promises ...)
He picked up the bundle. He walked away.