Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025 (Available): Unofficial keys PDF download
For the exam held on February 18, Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025 has been provided here. The answer key is unofficial and given for all short-answer questions.
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: The Council of Indian School, Certificate Examinations (CISCE) was conducted Class 10 ICSE English Language 2025 examination on February 18, from 11 AM to 2 PM. As the examination has concluded, the answer key has been shared here for all the objective questions in the question paper. Candidates can check answers to Question 4, Question 5 - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. The opinion-based answers for all the remaining questions will not be shared here. Through this, candidates can understand their overall performance on the test and determine if they can pass the test and the score they are likely to obtain. Candidates must note that the answer key will be unofficial in nature and prepared by CollegeDekho experts.
Also Read | Class 10 ICSE Result Expected Release Date 2025
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025 Question-Wise
Find the unofficial ICSE Class 10 English Language Answer Key 2025 in the below table:
Question 4 (i)
| Question | Answer Key |
| 1) Choose the correct meaning - Satchels | (c) School Bags |
| 2) Choose the correct meaning - Spare | (d) Extra |
Question 4 (ii)
| Question | Answer Key |
| 1) Opposite of 'closed'. | (c) Opened |
Question 5 - Part 1
Question | Answer Key |
| (i) We (1) ____ (find) a dead mouse (2) ____ (lie) among our treasures. It (3) ____ (be) an exciting discovery. A boy took it up by its tail and (4) ____ (wave) it in front of our faces. "What shall we do with it?" he (5) ____ (cry). | 1) found 2) lying 3) was 4) waved 5) cried |
| (ii) "It stinks" someone (6) ____ (shout). | 6) shouted |
| (iii) "Throw it out of the window quick." He (7) ____ (hesitate). They all (8) ___ (look) at me. | 7) hesitated 8) looked |
Question 5 - Part 2
| Question | Answer Key |
| (a) My best friend, John is named _____ his grandfather. | After |
| (b) A grey mist hung ____ the fields. | Over |
| (c) The little girl spoke _____ against the bully. | Up |
| (d) They accused him ____ theft. | Of |
| (e) The police got the fire ____ control. | Under |
| (f) There is a bridge ____ the river. | Across |
| (g) The driver jumped _____ the car. | Off |
| (h) I have not seen my uncle ____ last summer. | Since |
Question 5 - Part 3
| Question | Answer Key |
| 1) These are fresh mangoes. I bought them yesterday. | (a) These are fresh mangoes which I bought yesterday. |
| 2) The debating teams were very happy. They were declared joint champions. | (c) The debating teams were very happy as they had been declared joint champions. |
| 3) The rain came down. All the people ran away. | (a) When the rain came down, all the people ran away. |
| 4) The disciple was wise. The teacher did not trust him. | (d) Although the disciple was wise, the teacher did not trust him. |
Question 5 - Part 4
| Question | Answer Key |
| 1) The teacher said, "Come early tomorrow, the examination begins at eight o clock." | (a) The teacher told us to come early the next day as the examination begins at eight o'clock. |
| 2) Rahul not only plays the guitar but also the drums. | (a) Rahul plays the guitar as well as the drums. |
| 3) She said she would not be available. | (c) She said she would not be available, didn't she? |
| 4) This is the most beautiful painting in the exhibition. | (d) No other painting in the exhibition is as beautiful as this one. |
| 5) I prefer aerobics to yoga. | (b) I would rather do aerobics than yoga. |
| 6) The coach taught the children the rules of the game. | (d) The rules of the game were taught by the coach to the children. |
| 7) No soon did the film star arrive than the crowd cheered. | (d) As soon as the filmstar arrived, the crowd cheered. |
| 8) School bags are often too heavy for students to carry. | (b) School bags are often so heavy that students cannot carry them. |
Class 10 ICSE English Language Exam Analysis 2025 Link
Students can tap on the link to access Class 10 ICSE English Language Exam Analysis 2025 and review their exam performance.
Class 10 ICSE Subject-Wise Answer Key 2025 |
| Subject | Answer Key Link |
| English Literature | Class 10 ICSE English Literature Answer Key 2025 |
| Economics | Class 10 ICSE Economics Answer Key 2025 |
| Mathematics | Class 10 ICSE Mathematics Answer Key 2025 |
| Hindi | Class 10 ICSE Hindi Answer Key 2025 |
| History & Civics | Class 10 ICSE History & Civics Answer Key 2025 |
| Geography | Class 10 ICSE Geography Answer Key 2025 |
| Physics | Class 10 ICSE Physics Answer Key 2025 |
| Chemistry | Class 10 ICSE Chemistry Answer Key 2025 |
| Biology | Class 10 ICSE Biology Answer Key 2025 |
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Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025 Live Updates
Feb 18, 2025 08:00 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Question 5 Part 4 Answers (2)
Question Answer Key 5) I prefer aerobics to yoga. (b) I would rather do aerobics than yoga. 6) The coach taught the children the rules of the game.
(d) The rules of the game were taught by the coach to the children. 7) No soon did the film star arrive than the crowd cheered. (d) As soon as the film star arrived, the crowd cheered. 8) School bags are often too heavy for students to carry. (b) School bags are often so heavy that students cannot carry them. Feb 18, 2025 07:30 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Question 5 Part 4 Answers (1)
Question Answer Key 1) The teacher said, "Come early tomorrow, the examination begins at eight o clock." (a) The teacher told us to come early the next day as the examination begins at eight o'clock. 2) Rahul not only plays the guitar but also the drums. (a) Rahul plays the guitar as well as the drums. 3) She said she would not be available. (c) She said she would not be available, didn't she? 4) This is the most beautiful painting in the exhibition. (d) No other painting in the exhibition is as beautiful as this one. Feb 18, 2025 07:00 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Question 5 Part 3 Answers (2)
Question Answer Key 3) The rain came down. All the people ran away. (a) When the rain came down, all the people ran away. 4) The disciple was wise. The teacher did not trust him. (d) Although the disciple was wise, the teacher did not trust him. Feb 18, 2025 06:40 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Question 5 Part 3 Answers (1)
Question Answer Key 1) These are fresh mangoes. I bought them yesterday. (a) These are fresh mangoes which I bought yesterday. 2) The debating teams were very happy. They were declared joint champions. (c) The debating teams were very happy as they had been declared joint champions. Feb 18, 2025 06:20 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Question 5 Part 2 Answers (2)
Question Answer Key (e) The police got the fire ____ control. Under (f) There is a bridge ____ the river. Across (g) The driver jumped _____ the car. Off (h) I have not seen my uncle ____ last summer. Since Feb 18, 2025 06:00 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Question 5 Part 2 Answers (1)
Question Answer Key (a) My best friend, John is named _____ his grandfather. After (b) A grey mist hung ____ the fields. Over (c) The little girl spoke _____ against the bully. Up (d) They accused him ____ theft. Of Feb 18, 2025 05:40 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Question 5 Part 1 Answers
Question Answer Key (i) We (1) ____ (find) a dead mouse (2) ____ (lie) among our treasures. It (3) ____ (be) an exciting discovery. A boy took it up by its tail and (4) ____ (wave) it in front of our faces. "What shall we do with it?" he (5) ____ (cry). 1) found
2) lying
3) was
4) waved
5) cried
(ii) "It stinks" someone (6) ____ (shout). 6) shouted (iii) "Throw it out of the window quick." He (7) ____ (hesitate). They all (8) ___ (look) at me. 7) hesitated
8) looked
Feb 18, 2025 05:20 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: 4 (ii) Answer (1)
Question Answer Key 1) Opposite of 'closed'. (c) Opened Feb 18, 2025 05:00 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: 4 (i) Answer (2)
Question Answer Key 2) Choose the correct meaning - Spare (d) Extra Feb 18, 2025 04:40 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: 4 (i) Answer (1)
Question Answer Key 1) Choose the correct meaning - Satchels (c) School Bags Feb 18, 2025 04:20 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Student Reaction
Some students opined that ‘Select any one’ questions were a little time-taking to do, but was manageable. The passage-based and literature questions were straightforward, and all questions were asked within the syllabus.
Feb 18, 2025 04:00 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Which was the lengthiest section?
According to the inputs received from the candidates, Question 4 was the lengthiest among all sections.
Feb 18, 2025 03:40 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Was the paper time-consuming?
According to student reviews, none of the sections of the paper was not time-consuming.
Feb 18, 2025 03:20 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Expected Good Score
The expected good score can be 65 or above for Class 10 ICSE English Language 2025 examination.
Feb 18, 2025 03:00 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Difficulty Level of Question 5
Based on the initial reaction, the difficulty level of Question 5 was moderate.
Feb 18, 2025 02:45 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Difficulty Level of Question 4
Based on the initial reaction, the difficulty level of Question 4 was moderate.
Feb 18, 2025 02:30 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Difficulty Level of Question 3
Based on the initial reaction, the difficulty level of Question 3 was moderate to tough.
Feb 18, 2025 02:15 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Difficulty Level of Question 2
Based on the initial reaction, the difficulty level of Question 2 was moderate.
Feb 18, 2025 02:00 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Difficulty Level of Question 1
Based on the initial reaction, the difficulty level of Question 1 was moderate.
Feb 18, 2025 01:45 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Overall Difficulty Level of the Paper
Based on the initial reaction, the overall difficulty level of Class 10 ICSE English Language 2025 examination was Moderate.
Feb 18, 2025 01:30 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: When will Physics exam take place?
ICSE Class 10 Physics exam will be held on March 17, 2025 (Wednesday) from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Feb 18, 2025 01:15 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: When will Geography exam take place?
ICSE Class 10 Geography exam will be held on March 12, 2025 (Wednesday) from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Feb 18, 2025 01:00 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Exam Ends
ICSE Class 10 English Language exam ends. Soon the day 1 exam coverage along with the answer key will be available here.
Feb 18, 2025 12:45 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: When will History exam take place?
ICSE Class 10 History and Civics exam will be held on March 10, 2025 (Monday) from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Feb 18, 2025 12:30 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: When will Hindi exam take place?
ICSE Class 10 Hindi exam will be held on March 6, 2025 (Thursday) from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Feb 18, 2025 12:15 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: When will Mathematics exam take place?
ICSE Class 10 Mathematics exam will be held on March 4, 2025 (Tuesday) from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Feb 18, 2025 12:00 PM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: One Hour Left
ICSE Class 10 English Language exam 2025 will be ended in one hour. Till then the candidates can stay connected with this live blog to get all relevant updates.
Feb 18, 2025 11:40 AM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: When will Economics exam take place?
ICSE Class 10 Economics exam will be held on February 28, 2025 (Friday) from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Feb 18, 2025 11:20 AM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: When will release result?
The authority has not yet declared the official date of releasing the ICSE Class 10 result 2025. Considering the previous years' trends, it can be assumed that tentatively the same will be released by the end of May or in the first week of June 2025.
Feb 18, 2025 11:00 AM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Exam Starts
ICSE Class 10 day 1 exam 2025 exam has started with the English Language exam, which will be ended at 1 PM. After that the answer key will be added here.
Feb 18, 2025 10:40 AM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Exam Gate Closed
ICSE Class 10 English Language exam gate has been already closed. Candidates are not allowed further to enter inside the hall. Shortly they will be given the question paper within 5 minutes. After getting the question paper, the candidates will not be allowed to write the answers. They can start their exam only at 11 AM.
Feb 18, 2025 10:20 AM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: When will exam end?
As per the exam time table, ICSE Class 10 exam 2025 will be ended on March 27, 2025 with the Enviornmental Science (Group II Elective) exam.
Feb 18, 2025 10:00 AM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Can I leave exam centre before exam ends?
Candidates will not be allowed to leave the exam centre before the exam ends. Once the exam will end and the copy will be submitted, the candidates can leave the exam hall only after the permission granted from the inviglilator.
Feb 18, 2025 09:45 AM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Exam Pattern
Question Number Questions Weightage Question 1 Composition Writing 20 marks Question 2 Letter Writing (Formal/Informal) 10 marks Question 3 Notice Writing 5 marks Email Writing 5 marks Question 4 Unseen Passage 20 marks Question 5 Grammar 20 marks Forms of Verb 4 marks Basic Grammar Rules 4 marks Sentence Construction (as per given instructions) 12 marks Feb 18, 2025 09:30 AM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: When will provide question paper?
The students will be given ICSE Class 10 English Language question paper 15 minutes before the scheduled exam time, that is at 10.45 AM. During the time, the candidates are advised to read out the question paper thoroughly and carefully.
Feb 18, 2025 09:15 AM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: When will available?
ICSE Class 10 English answer key 2025 will be available soon after concluding the exam. The experts of CollegeDekho will release the unofficial answer key soon once the question papers from the stidents will be received.
Feb 18, 2025 09:00 AM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: What if I forget to carry admit card?
It is mandatory to carry the ICSE Class 10 admit card (original copy) everyday to the exam centre. Entry without the admit card will be structly prohibited to enter inside the exam centre.
Feb 18, 2025 08:45 AM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Reporting Time
As per the ICSE guidelines, the candidates sould reach to the exam centre by the reporting time that is 30 minutes before the scheduled exam time. That is the candidates should not be late and need to enter inside the exam centre by 10.30 AM.
Feb 18, 2025 08:30 AM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: Upcoming Exams
As per the exam schedule, the ICSE Class 10 Literature in English Paper 2 exam will be conducted on February 21, 2025 , Friday from 11 AM to 1 PM in offline mode.
Feb 18, 2025 08:15 AM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: When will end?
ICSE Class 10 English Language exam 2025 will be ended at 1 PM. After that the candidates will find out the detailed paper analysis along with the answer key here.
Feb 18, 2025 08:00 AM IST
Class 10 ICSE English Language Answer Key 2025: When will start?
As per the exam schedule, ICSE Class 10 English Language will conduct today, February 18, 2025 from 11 AM, which will be a 2 hours exam.