ICSE Class 10 English Language Sample Paper 2026 with Solutions

Question 1 Letter Writing

(i) Informal: Your grandmother has taught you a special skill. Write a letter thanking her. Explain how you will use that skill and why it is important to you. [10 Marks]

Answer:
12 C, Lakeview Apartments,
M.G. Road,
Bengaluru - 560 001

21^st July 2025

Dear Grandmother,

I would like to thank you for teaching me how to cook last summer. This special skill has brought so much joy and excitement into my life.

Helping out in preparing meals for the family when my parents are busy and discovering new recipes to cook is fun. It is wonderful to watch the expression of delight on my sister's face when I place that steaming hot bowl of soup in front of her. I now make our tiffin and even bake cakes for birthdays.

When I stay in a hostel later for my higher studies, I will be able to make a home-cooked meal for myself and my friends whenever I like. I also hope someday to start a small bakery of my own. Learning this skill has given me the confidence I need to do this.

I look forward to sharing photographs with you of my experiments with cooking. I hope you will enjoy them.

Yours affectionately,

Rita

Teacher's Note:
a) Informal letters follow a relaxed yet polite tone and require the sender's address, date, a warm salutation, and an affectionate subscription.
b) Ensure all parts of the prompt are addressed, explaining both the utility of the skill and its personal importance.

(ii) Formal: There is no bus stop in your locality. Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner of your town/city complaining about the problem. Offer possible solutions. [10 Marks]

Answer:
12 C, Lakeview Apartments,
46 Salem Street,
Kolkata 700 014.

21^st July 2025.

The Municipal Commissioner,
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation,
5W, Bertram Street,
Kolkata - 700 087.

Madam,

We belong to Ward No. 45YY under the North-west sector of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. Unfortunately, there is no designated bus stop either in the street we live in or even within a reasonable walking distance.

The children we have living in the area find it difficult to walk the long distances to school because of this. They often carry heavy schoolbags. Officegoers also find themselves running late and have to hire taxis which are expensive.

If you could schedule an inspection of the area and arrange for a bus stop to be constructed in our locality we would be very grateful. A shuttle service would be another alternative.

We will be grateful if you look into the matter and take the necessary steps as soon as possible.

Yours faithfully,

Rahul Sharma

(RAHUL SHARMA)

Teacher's Note:
a) Formal letters require a precise format including sender's address, date, recipient's designation and address, a clear subject line, formal salutation, structured body paragraphs, and formal subscription.
b) The tone must remain polite, objective, and direct while stating the grievance and offering practical solutions.

Question 3 Notice & Email Writing

(i) (a) Write the text for a notice based on given directions. [5 Marks]
(b) Write an email on the same content as the notice. [5 Marks]
Your school is hosting an inter-school debate competition. Write a notice for your school informing them of the event.
Write an email to the principal of a neighbouring school informing him/her of the event and requesting him/her to send a team to participate.

Answer:
(a) Notice Writing:

BRIGHT HIGH SCHOOL
NOTICE
WAR OF WORDS
BRIGHT HIGH INTER-SCHOOL DEBATE COMPETITION
21 July 2025

Our school is hosting the Annual Inter-School Debate Competition titled 'War of Words' on 25 July 2025 from 9.00 a.m. to 12 noon at Subhash Hall, Bright High School. Pupils from Classes IX and X who wish to participate are requested to give their names to Mrs. N. Sharma on or before 18 July 2025.

Ashish Roy
(Debating Secretary)


(b) Email Writing:

To: principaldps456@gmail.com
Subject: Team for Bright High Inter School Debate Competition

Madam,

We would like to invite you to send a team to participate in 'War of Words', an inter-school debate competition being organized by our school as part of its 50th anniversary celebration this year.

It will be held on 25 July 2025 from 9.00 a.m. till 12 noon in the Subhash Hall of Bright High School. Two member teams from Classes IX and X will participate in the event.

We request you to send us the registration form as confirmation. We look forward to hosting the team from your school at the competition.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

Ashish Roy (Debating Secretary)

Teacher's Note:
a) A notice must include a clear heading, event details (date, time, venue, target audience), and contact information enclosed in a box format.
b) The accompanying email should adapt the notice details into a formal correspondence format with an appropriate subject line, recipient email, and formal sign-off.