ISC SPECIMEN PAPER 2024
Question 3
Answer sections (i), (ii) and (iii).
(i) In each of the following items, sentence I is complete, while sentence II is not. Complete sentence II, making it as
similar as possible to sentence I. Write sentence II in each case. [5]
Example:
(z) (I) The heavy showers of rain revived the plants. (II) The plants ……..………………………………
Answer: (z) The plants were revived by the heavy showers of rain.
(a) (I) She did not get the job, even though she had all the necessary qualifications. (II) In spite of
……………………………………….
(b) (I) She did not know that the course of her life was about to change. (II) Little ……………………………………
(c) (I) Dina started cooking immediately upon the arrival of the guests. (II) As soon as …………………………………
(d) (I) R K Narayan is the most influential Indian novelist who writes in English. (II) No other
………………………………………..
(e) (I) Until my mother comes home, I cannot go out to play football. (II) I can go………………………………..
ISC 2023
Question 3
Answer sections (i), (ii) and (iii).
(i)In each of the following items, sentence I is complete, while sentence II is not. Complete sentence II, making it as
similar as possible to sentence I. Write sentence II in each case.
Example:
(2) (1) The heavy showers of rain revived the plants.
(II) The plants..
Answer: (z) The plants were revived by the heavy showers of rain.
a) (1) Sushil's attitude towards work has always puzzled me.
(II) I have
(b) (1) As soon as I solved one problem, the teacher gave me another.
(11) No sooner
(c)(1) He was too gentle to have committed the crime.
(II) He was so
(d) (1) Not only was he a famous actor but also a renowned director.
(II) Besides
ISC SPECIMEN PAPER 2023 / ISC 2021
Question 3
Answer sections (i), (ii) and (iii).
(i) In each of the following items, sentence I is complete, while sentence II is not. Complete sentence II, making it as
similar as possible to sentence I. Write sentence II in each case. [5]
Example:
(z) (I) The heavy showers of rain revived the plants
(II) The plants……..………………………………
Answer: (z) The plants were revived by the heavy showers of rain.
(a) (I) They are repairing my piano at the moment.
(II) My ……………………………………….
(b) (I) If you do not reach the theatre early, you will not get a good seat.
(II) Unless ……………………………………
(c) (I) There were many obstacles, yet she succeeded in her mission.
(II) Although …………………………………
(d) (I) Chocolate cake is the best dessert I have ever eaten.
(II) No ………………………………………..
(e) (I) Scarcely did the famous store open when they all rushed in.
(II) As soon as ………………………………..
ISC 2022 (SEMESTER 1)
Answer:
Question 3
A Select the correct transformation of the given sentences from the options given below.
① The Ranthambore National Park is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India.
(a) Only the Ranthambore National Park is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India.
(b) No other wildlife sanctuary in India is larger than the Ranthambore National Park.
(c) No other wildlife sanctuary in India is as large as the Ranthambore National Park.
(d) In India there is no other wildlife sanctuary larger than the Ranthambore National Park.
Answer:
(2) The students did a lot of online work over the year.
(a) A lot of online work was done by the students over the year.
(b) A lot of online work has been done by the students over the year.
(c) The students worked very hard over the year in the online mode.
(d) A lot of online work had to be done by the students over the year.
Answer:
(iii) The fact is too evident to require proof.
(a) The fact is so evident that it needs proof.
(b) The fact is so evident that it needs no proof.
(c) The fact is too evident that it needs no proof.
(d) The fact is evident enough to need only proof.
Answer:
(iv) As soon as I remembered the code, I ran to the safe.
(a) No sooner had I remembered the code when I ran to the safe.
(b) No sooner did the code come to my mind when i ran to the safe.
(c) No sooner did I remember the code than I ran to the safe.
(d) No sooner have I remembered the code than I ran to the safe.
Answer:
(V) At no time during his trouble did he request for help.
(a) He never requests for help during his trouble.
(b) His request for help during his trouble was never heard.
(c) He requested for help during his trouble.
(d) He never requested for help during his trouble.
Answer:
(vi) Though it was a cloudy day, the temperature was high.
(a) It being a clear day, the temperature was high.
(b) Despite it being a cloudy day, the temperature was high.
(c) It was a cloudy day and so the temperature was high.
(d) The temperature was high because it was a cloudy day.
Answer:
(vii) The telephone started ringing just after he had left the house.
(a) Scarcely had he left the house when the telephone started ringing.
(b)Scarcely did he leave the house when the telephone rang.
(c) Barely does he leave the house than the telephone rang.
(d) Barely is he leaving the house when the telephone started ringing
Answer:
(viii) If you promise to do the dishes, I will cook dinner.
You do the dishes and I will cook dinner. (C)
(b) Provided you cook dinner, I will do the dishes.
(c) Unless you cook dinner, I promise to do the dishes.
(d) Unless you promise to do the dishes, I will not cook dinner.
Answer:
(ix) "Which TV show do you like to watch?" she asked Shilpa
(a) She asked Shilpa which TV show did she like to watch.
(b) She asked to Shilpa that which TV show she liked.
(c) She asked Shilpa which TV show she liked to watch?
(d) She asked Shilpa which TV show do you like to watch?
Answer:
(x) Rahul was a bright student and a skilled musician.
(a) Not only was Rahul a bright student, but he was also a musician.
(b) Not only was Rahul a bright student but also a skilled musician.
(c) Rahul was only a bright student and a skilled musician.
(d) Not only was Rahul the bright student but also a skilled musician.
Answer:
ISC SEMESTER 1 EXAMINATION
SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER
Question 3
Answer sections (a), (b) and (c). In each of the following items, a sentence is given. Select the
most appropriate transformation of the given sentence out of the given options: [10]
(a)
1. As soon as it starts to rain, the umbrellas go up.
(a) No sooner does it starts to rain than the umbrellas go up.
(b) No sooner does it start to rain than umbrellas go up.
(c) No sooner did it started to rain than the umbrellas go up.
(d) No sooner does it start to rain than the umbrellas go up.
2. Save for the old man’s help, Johny would have drowned.
(a) If Johny had not helped, the old man would have drowned.
(b) Thank God! Johny helped the old man.
(c) Were it not for the old man’s help, Johny would have drowned.
(d) If the old man had helped, Johny would have drowned.
3. My aunt said to me, "Will you be able to deliver groceries at my place?"
(a) My aunt asked me that will I be able to deliver the groceries at her place.
(b) My aunt asked me whether I would be able to deliver the groceries at her place.
(c) My aunt asked me whether I would be able to deliver groceries at her place?
(d) My aunt asked me whether I would be able to deliver groceries at her place.
4. No other metal is as expensive as gold.
(a) Only gold is an expensive metal.
(b) Gold is the most expensive of all metals.
(c) Gold is more expensive than many other metals.
(d) Gold is very expensive as a metal.
5. Let him see the picture.
(a) Let the picture be seen by him.
(b) He must see the picture.
(c) The picture is seen by him.
(d) He was allowed to see the picture.
6. With my father’s permission, I will go for an excursion.
(a) If my father permits, I will not go for an excursion.
(b) If my father permits, I will go for an excursion.
(c) Unless my father permits, I will go for an excursion.
(d) Unless my father does not permits, I will not go for an excursion.
7. They had to spend a night at the platform because the train was delayed.
(a) If the train were delayed, they had to spend a night at the platform.
(b) If the train had not been delayed, they would not have had to spend a night at the
platform.
(c) If the train is delayed, they will have to spend a night at the platform.
(d) If the train had been on time, they would not have to spend a night at the platform.
8. Walking is the healthiest exercise for the elderly.
(a) Walking is healthier than many other exercises for the elderly.
(b) Walking should be made mandatory for the elderly as an exercise.
(c) No other exercise for the elderly is as healthy as walking.
(d) Few other exercises for the elderly are as healthy as walking.
9. You can see the lake from here only on a clear day.
(a) Only the lake can be seen from here on a clear day.
(b) Only on a clear day, you can see the lake from here.
(c) Only on a clear day can you see the lake from here.
(d) Only if the day is clear, you cannot see the lake from here.
10. He regrets not taking up that job.
(a) He wishes to take up the job now.
(b) He wishes he should take the job now.
(c) He wished to have taken up the job.
(d) He wishes he had taken up that job.
ISC SPECIMEN PAPER 2021
Question 3
Answer sections (a), (b) and (c).
(a) In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making it as
similar as possible to sentence A. Write sentence B in each case. [5]
Example:
(0) (A) All nooks and corners were checked.
(B) No……..………………………………
Answer: (0) No nook or corner was left unchecked.
1 (A) He is so old that he cannot remember events of the past.
(B) He is too.……………………………………………..
2 (A) As soon as the bell rings, the children run out to play.
(B) No sooner……………………………………………..
3 (A) No other planet is as big as Jupiter.
(B) Jupiter………………………………………………..
4 (A) He is forgetful as well as careless with his work.
(B) Besides……………………………………………..
5 (A) It is probable that the ship will reach the shore.
(B) In all…………………………………………….
(ISC 2020)
Question 3
Answer sections (a), (b) and (c).
(a) In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not.Complete sentence B, making
it as similar as possible to sentence A. Write sentence B in each case.
Example:
(0) (A) As soon as the bell rings, the children run out to play.
(B) No sooner……..………………………………
Answer: (0) No sooner does the bell ring than the children run out to play.
1 (A) When he returned, we asked him many questions. (B) On his………. …………………………..
2 (A) He arrived and the crowd went hysterical with joy. (B) Scarcely…………………………………….
3 (A) The bus service has been interrupted by floods. (B) Floods……………………………………….
4 (A) This scenery is breath-taking. (B) How………………………………………….
5 (A) You are entitled to a discount as long as the offer lasts. (B) So long….……………………………………
6 (A) He is so tall that he cannot enter through this door. (B) He is too………………………………………
7 (A) The doctor said to him, “Drink at least three litres of water every day.” (B) The doctor
advised……………………………
8 (A) Sunita is the best debater in our team. (B) No other………………………………………..
9 (A) Not only did he score a century but also took three important wickets. (B) Besides…………………………………………
10 (A) I am sorry I am unable to accompany you. (B) I regret my .……………………………………
(ISC 2019)
Question 3
Answer sections (a), (b) and (c).
(a) In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making it as
similar as possible to sentence A. Write sentence B in each case. [10]
Example:
(0) (A) All nooks and corners were checked. (B) No……..………………………………
Answer: (0) No nook or corner was left unchecked.
1 (A) He is so old that he cannot remember events of the past.(B) He is too.……………………………………………..
2 (A) As soon as the bell rings, the children run out to play. (B) No sooner……………………………………………..
3 (A) No other planet is as big as Jupiter. (B) Jupiter………………………………………………..
4 (A) He is forgetful as well as careless with his work. (B) Besides……………………………………………..
5 (A) It is probable that the ship will reach the shore. (B) In all…………………………………………….
6 (A) She said that she would return the book to the library the next day. (B) She said,
“………………………………………”.
7 (A) Only trained graduates need to apply for the post. (B) None…………………………………………….
8 (A) His attitude towards his parents has always puzzled me. (B) I have……………………………………………...
9 (A) He loved his little daughter, but he was in mortal fear of her fierce temper. (B)
Although…………………………………………..
10 (A) When she heard the news of her daughter’s result, she was very happy. (B)
On…………………………………………………
ISC SPECIMEN PAPER 2019
Question 3
Answer sections (a), (b) and (c).
(a) In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making
it as similar as possible to sentence A. Write sentence B in each case. [10]
Example:
(0) (A) He always obeys his teachers.
(B) His teachers.
Answer: (0) His teachers are always obeyed by him.
(1) (A) Not only did he buy a desktop but also a laptop.
(B) Besides...
(2) (A) The heavy showers of rain revived the plants.
(B) The plants....
(3) (A) The men were forced to work although the light was poor.
(B) In spite of
(4) (A) No sooner did we see a flash of light in the sky than we heard a loud explosion near us
(B) As soon as.....
(5) (A) As she has not brought a pen, she is writing with a pencil.
(B) Not..
(6) (A) Mumbai is the most vibrant city in India.
(B) No....
(7) (A) Their dog is too friendly to be an effective guard dog.
(B) Their dog is so...
(8) (A) Sameer said, "Ramesh, can you help me with my homework?"
(B) Sameer..
(9) (A) All nooks and corners were checked.
(B) No nook or corner.....
(10) (A) How long I shall stay is doubtful.
(B) The....
ISC XI SPECIMEN PAPER 2019
Question 3
Answer sections (a), (b) and (c).
(a) In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, but sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making it as
similar in meaning as possible to sentence A.
Write down sentence B in each case.
[10]
Example: (0) (A) Rita told me a story.
(B) A…………………..
Answer: (0) (B) A story was told to me by Rita.
1. (A) Few Indian actors are as good as him.
(B) He _________________________________________________.
2. (A) His bodyguards are checking out the bathroom.
(B) The bathroom ________________________________________________.
3. (A) “I’m ashamed of your behaviour!” shouted my father in anger.
(B) My father ___________________________________________________.
4. (A) I realised later that the mistake had been mine.
(B) Only _______________________________________________________.
5. (A) I admire Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
(B) Not only ____________________________________________________.
6. (A) No sooner did Rajiv leave school than it started to rain.
(B) Hardly _____________________________________________________.
7. (A) He won’t get good marks in the examination if he doesn’t get down to serious
study.
(B) Unless ______________________________________________________.
8. (A) Her real name is Rita, but her friends call her Cookie.
(B) Although ____________________________________________________.
9. (A) She did not know that her best friend had been diagnosed with cancer.
(B) Little _______________________________________________________.
10. (A) He admires his teacher immensely.
(B) He has ______________________________________________________.
ISC XI FEBRUARY 2020 EXAM
Question 3.
Answer sections (a), (b) and (c).
(a) In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, but sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, maki it as
similar in meaning as possible to sentence A. Write down sentence B in each case. Write down sentence B in
each case.
Example:
(0) (A) On seeing the rat, she shrieked.
(B) As soon as.....
(0) (B) As soon as she saw the rat, she shrieked.
1. (A) His group called him a thief and a liar.
(B) He was...
2. (A) He will miss his flight if he does not start on time.
(B) Unless....
3. (A) He said that he had passed the examination.
(B) He said, ".....
4.(A) He insisted that he was innocent.
(B) He insisted on......
5.(A) But for the bad weather, the programme would have been a success.
(B) Had it.....
6.(A) When the cat is away, the mice will play.
(B) In the.....
7. (A) As soon as we finished our work, we went to the mall.
(B) No sooner......
8.(A) The hot weather did not deter a huge crowd from turning up.
(B) In spite of......
9.(A) When I returned to my desk, I found a note from the teacher.
(B) On.....
10 (A) Binu is more courageous than his brother.
(B) Binu's brother......
ISC XI NOVEMBER 2019 EXAM
Question 3.
Answer sections (a), (b) and (c).
(a) In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, but sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, m it as
similar in meaning as possible to sentence A. Write down sentence B in each case.
Example: (0) (A) On seeing the rat, she shrieked.
(B) As soon as
Answer: (0) (B) As soon as she saw the rat, she shrieked.
(1) (A) Meena was wrong to have lost her patience.
(B) Meena ought..
(2) (A) He did not know that he had won the lottery.
(B) Little..
(3) (A) She said to me, "Are you going home now?'
(B) She asked...
(4) (A) Although he was offended, he did not speak a word.
(B) Despite.....
(5) (A) The stranger ran away as soon as he saw Mr. Saxena.
(B) On.....
(6) (A) Ellen wrote the poem and recited it at the competition.
(B) Not only.....
(7) (A) No sooner did the Principal announce the holiday than a loud cheer went up.
(B) As soon as....
(8) (A) Manu is the most affectionate child in our family.
(B) No other.....
(9) (A) The doctor took her up to the laboratory.
(B) She...
(10) (A) She will not act unless she is compelled to do so.
(B) Only under......
(ISC 2018)
Question 3.
Answer sections (a), (b) and (c).
(a) In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making
it as similar as possible to sentence A. Write sentence B in each case. (10)
Example : (0) (A) : The heavy showers of rain revived the plants (B) : The plants …………………………………
Answer: (0) The plants were revived by the heavy showers of rain.
(1) (A) : Ashmita is the most beautiful girl in the class. (B) : No …………………………………
(2) (A) : As soon as she reached home, she learnt that she had to leave for London. (B) : Hardly
…………………………………
(3) (A) : Ramesh said. “Rajiv. please bring your physics book to school tomorrow.” (B) : Ramesh
…………………………………
(4) (A) : Some of the cakes had been eaten by the boys before the party began. (B) : The boys
…………………………………
(5) (A) : If you are not read to come with me. I will not go. (B) : Unless …………………………………
(6) (A) : It is such a wonderful opportunity that we must not miss it. (B) : lt is too …………………………………
(7) (A) : We did not know that Mr. Francis was retiring and leaving for Ooty. (B) : Little …………………………………
(8) (A) : He know the culprit, but refused to admit it. (B) : Although …………………………………
(9) (A) : I am afraid you cannot get admission to the college without clearing the admission lest. (B) : I am afraid
you cannot be …………………………………
(10) (A) : If Rita had finished her work earlier, she would have gone to the market. (B) : Had
………………………………… .
(ISC 2017)
Question 3.
Answer sections (a), (b) and (c).
(a) In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B. making
it as similar as possible to sentence A. Write sentence B in each case. (10)
Example : (0) (A) : He always obeys his teachers. (B) : His teachers ………………………….
Answer: (0) His teachers are always obeyed by him.
(1) (A) : Not only did he buy a desktop but also a laptop. (B) : Besides ………………………….
(2) (A) : The heavy showers of rain revived the plants. (B) : The plants ………………………….
(3) (A) : The men were forced to work although the light was poor. (B) : In spite of ………………………….
(4) (A) : No sooner did we see a flash of light in the sky than explosion near us. (B) : As soon as ………………………….
(5) (A) : As she has not brought a pen, she is writing with a pencil. (B) : Not ………………………….
(6) (A) : Mumbai is the most vibrant city in India. (B) : No ………………………….
(7) (A) : Their dog is too friendly to be an effective guard dog. (B) : Their dog is so ………………………….
(8) (A) Sameer said, Ramesh, can you help me with my homework?” (B) Sarneer ………………………….
(9) (A) : All nooks and corners were checked. (B) : No nook or corner ………………………….
(10) (A) : How long I shall stay is doubtful. (B) :The ………………………….
ISC 2016
Question3. [10]
Answer sections (a), (b) and (c).
(a) In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making
it as similar as possible to sentence A. Write sentence B in each case.
Example:
(0) (A) : No sooner had the match finished than it began to rain. (B) : Hardly ………………………………..
Answer: (0) Hardly had the match finished when it began to rain.
(1) (A) : If he does not run fast, he will lose the race. (B) : Unless ………………………………..
(2) (A) : Nobody knew much about his plans for the future. (B) : Little ………………………………..
(3) (A) : On seeing the rat, she shrieked. (B) : As soon as ………………………………..
(4) (A) : You must never tell a lie. (B) : Under no circumstances ………………………………..
(5) (A) : The boss said, ”What an extraordinary success!” (B) : The boss exclaimed ………………………………..
(6) (A) : It is too cold for me to step out without a shawl. (B) : It is so ………………………………..
(7) (A) : I play both tennis and squash. (B) : Not only ………………………………..
(8) (A) : The school team lost the cricket match although the captain scored a century. (B) : Despite the fact
………………………………..
(9) (A) : Charles Dickens is the most interesting writer. (B) : No other ………………………………..
(10) (A) : They had to shut down the computers before leaving the office. (B) : The computers
………………………………..
(ISC 2015)
Question 3.
Answer sections (a), (b) and (c).
(a) In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making
it as similar as possible to sentence A. [10]
Write sentence B in each case.
Example : (0) (A) : If you want to earn well, you must work hard. (B) : To earn ……………………………….
Answer: (0) To earn well, you must work hard.
(1) (A) : Sachin is an outstanding sportsman and a good artist. (B) : Besides ……………………………….
(2) (A) : Mother said to Paul, “A courier came for you yesterday.” (B) : Mother told Paul that
……………………………….
(3) (A) : As soon as the minister took the oath, the spectators started applauding. (B) : No sooner
……………………………….
(4) (A) : He is so short that he cannot be a soldier. (B) : He is too ……………………………….
(5) (A) : The lawyer examined the documents with utmost care. (B) : The documents ……………………………….
(6) (A) : I will buy the horse if it is quite sound. (B) : Unless ……………………………….
(7) (A) : Only Shakespeare could write such a tragedy. (B) : No one ……………………………….
(8) (A) : Rita is a journalist and writer. (B) : Not only ……………………………….
(9) (A) : Although Lakshmi worked very hard, she failed in the examination. (B) : Notwithstanding Lakshmi’s
……………………………….
(10) (A) : No one would deny that he was totally fit before his death. (B) : Everyone ……………………………….
(ISC 2014)
Question 3.
Answer sections (a), (b) and (c).
(a) In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making
it as similar in meaning as possible to sentence A. [10]
Write sentence B in each case.
Example : (0) (A) I lost the book. (B) The book ………………………………
Answer: (0) The book was lost by me.
(1) (A): Raju plays both cricket and football. (B): Not only ………………………………
(2) (A): She was too full for another meal. (B) : She was so ………………………………
(3) (A): Ranjeet said, “Sheela, why don’t you take the advice of your parents in this matter?” (B): Ranjeet asked
Sheela ………………………………
(4) (A): Rahul has not been to school for over two months. (B): It has ………………………………
(5) (A): As soon as he entered the room, he slipped and fell. (B): Hardly ………………………………
(6) (A): Candidates may not bring textbooks into the examination hall. (B) : Candidates are ………………………………
(7) (A): Although it was a sunny day, it was very cold. (B) : Despite ………………………………
(8) (A): The book I had read earlier was better than this book. (B) : This book is ………………………………
(9) (A): They said that he had broken the chair. (B): They accused ………………………………
(10) (A): All the girls have brought their books with them. (B): Each of the girls ………………………………
(ISC 2013)
Question 3.
Answer sections (a), (b) and (c).
(a) In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not Complete sentence B, making
it as similar as possible to sentence A. Write sentence B in each case. [10]
Example : (0)
(A) : Though it was a cloudy day, the temperature was 45°C. (B) : Despite ………………………………….
Answer : (0) Despite it being a cloudy day, the temperature was 45°C.
(1) (A) : They are demolishing the entire block of flats. (B) : The entire ………………………………….
(2) (A) ; Anil thought the examination would be held later. (B) ; Anyway ………………………………….
(3) (A) : I do not like this food as much as you do. (B) : You ………………………………….
(4) (A) : Raju failed in the examination, yet he was not upset. (B) : In spite of ………………………………….
(5) (A) : “Don’t lend Ramesh any money;” I said to Rita. (B) : I advised ………………………………….
(6) (A) : As soon as the arrangements were made to release extra water from the reservoirs, the rain came in a
downpour. (B) : No sooner ………………………………….
(7) (A) : He had to sign or be arrested. (B) : If he ………………………………….
(8) (A) : Meena complained of not being able to see the performance from the back row. (B) : Meena complained
that ………………………………….
(9) (A) : Many ambitious people see politics as a stepping stone to personal power. (B) : Politics
………………………………….
(10) (A) : Rahul has wasted his wealth and ruined his health by his drinking habit. (B) : Rahul has not only
………………………………….
(ISC 2012)
Question 3.
Answer sections (a), (b) and (c).
(a) In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making
it as similar as possible to sentence A. Write down sentence B in each case. [10]
Example : (0) (A) : We must endured what we cannot cure. (B) : What cannot be
Answer: (0) What cannot be cured must be endured.
(1) (A) : He knows everything about the business. (B) : There is …………………………….
(2) (A) : A bridge would have been built if the funds had not run out.
(B) : Had the …………………………….
(3) (A) : As soon as winter comes, birds migrate to the south. (B) : No sooner …………………………….
(4) (A) : Man is exploring the sea in order to increase his resources. (B) : The sea is …………………………….
(5) (A) : They were the only orifices who completed the task. (B) : Except for …………………………….
(6) (A) : He’s the richest man I’ve ever met. (B) : I’ve never …………………………….
(7) (A) : I have never seen a film as bad as this. (B) : This is …………………………….
(8) (A) : He said, “I will definitely visit you tomorrow.” (B) : He said that …………………………….
(9) (A) : We should have sympathy for the less fortunate. (B) : We should sympathise …………………………….
(10) (A) : My praise pleased her. (B) : What gave …………………………….
ISC SPECIMEN PAPER 2012
Question 3
Example: (0) A: I expect he will get there by lunch time.
Answer sections (a), (b) and (c).
(a) In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, but sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making it
as similar in meaning as possible to sentence A. Write down sentence B complete in each case.
(0) I expect him to get there by lunch time. B: I expect him...
(0) I expect him to get there by lunch time.
(1) A: As soon as the exams got over, the team started practising for the cricket match. B: Hardly had....
(2) A: We did not know then that he was suffering from a terminal disease. B: Little....
(3) A: We are judged not by what we do but by what we are. B: It is not....
(4) A: Maya worked very hard but did not impress her teacher. B: Notwithstanding....
(5) A: Didn't I see you at the market yesterday? B: I saw....
(6) A: When she finished her work, she left for the party. B: Having.....
(7) A: It is always wise to think before you speak. per com B: To
(8) A: Preetha startled everyone with her excellent performance B: Preetha's
(9) A: Smriti was turned out of her house because she married James. B: Had....
(10) A: The police registered a case against the corrupt businessman. B: A case
(ISC 2011)
Question 3.
Answer sections (a), (b) and (c). [10]
(a) In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making
it as similar in meaning as possible to sentence A. Write down sentence B in each case.
Example : (0)
(A) : Everyone knows that Ram is brave. (B) : There is no one
Answer : (0) There is no one who does not know that Ram is brave.
(1) (A) : Those who are honest are trusted by all. (B) : The ……………………………………..
(2) (A) ; Kusum is not as intelligent as her brother Kabir. (B) ; ‘Kabir ……………………………………..
(3) (A) : There were many problems in the beginning, all the saine it has been a successful event. (B) : Not
withstanding the ……………………………………..
(4) (A) : She was in a hum’ and I was in a hum’ too. (B) : She was in a hurry and so ……………………………………..
(5) (A) : Mr. Kapoor taught us western music in school. (B) : We were ……………………………………..
(6) (A) : I am sorry I am unable to accompany you. (B) : I regret my ……………………………………..
(7) (A) : Smoking can cause damage to ‘our health. (B) : Your health ……………………………………..
(8) (A) : The prices of food grains have increased due to hoarding. (B) : Hoarding has led ……………………………………..
(9) (A) : Not many people listen to the radio these days. (B) : Few ……………………………………..
(10) (A) : Arun is fat, but he runs fast. (B) : In spite ……………………………………..
ISC SPECIMEN PAPER 2011
Question 3
Example: (0) A: I expect he will get there by lunch time.
Answer sections (a), (b) and (c).
(a) In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, but sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making it
as similar in meaning as possible to sentence A. Write down sentence B complete in each case.
(0) I expect him to get there by lunch time. B: I expect him...
(0) I expect him to get there by lunch time.
(1) A: No body I know likes warm milk. B: I....
(2) A: The plane could not take off because of the fog. B: It....
(3) A: As soon as she bought everything on her list, she went home to cook dinner. B: No sooner...
(4) (A): Owing to ill-luck, he met with a bad accident on the eve of his examination. (B): He was.....
(5) (A): per com Satish said to me, 'Please do not leave your place till I tell you what is to be done. (B): Satish
requested me.....
(6) (A): Maya's attitude to her sister has always puzzled me. (B): I have...
(7) (A): As soon as the vacation begins, Mr. Chips leaves for the hills. (B) : Hardly.....
(8) (A): He was the best teacher in the school. (B): No
(9) (A): His rude manner surprised all his subordinates. (B): All his subordinates....
(10) (A) She reached the examination hall although her car broke down on the way. (B) Despite.....
(ISC 2010)
Question 3.
Answer sections (a), (b) and (c).
(a) In each of the following items, sentence A is complete, while B is not. Complete sentence B, making it as
similar in meaning as possible to sentence A. Write down sentence B in each case. [5]
Example: (0) (A) This fact is too evident to require proof. (B) This fact is so ……………………
Answer : (0) This fact is so evident that it does not require proof.
(1) (A): Although he had high fever, he attended the meeting. (B): Despite ……………………
(2) (A): They showed a video of ‘My Fair Lady’. (B): A video ……………………
(3) (A): This sum is so hard that I cannot solve it. (B): This sum is too ……………………
(4) (A): To think of our meeting here ! (B): It is ……………………
(5) (A): Sheila runs faster than Mary. (B): Mary ……………………
