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The Brook

ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)

Most important questions from The Brook for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories) board exam 2026. MCQs, short answer, and long answer questions with marks.

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1 marks

Which of these are mentioned as places through which the brook passes?

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Thorps, Bridges, A little town

The brook says it passes "twenty thorps, a little town, / And half a hundred bridges."

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1 marks

What does the brook ultimately join?

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The brimming river

The poem states that the brook flows "To join the brimming river."

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1 marks

Which words are examples of onomatopoeia in the poem?

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chatter, babble, murmur

These words imitate the sound of flowing water and are identified as onomatopoeia.

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1 marks

How many times does the refrain appear in the poem?

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Four times

The refrain "For men may come and men may go, / But I go on forever" appears four times.

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What are the important topics in The Brook for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)?
Key topics in The Brook include The Brook - Key Themes and Elements, The Brook - Complete Concept Overview, The Brook - Complete Analysis Overview. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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There are 58 practice questions available for The Brook. These cover multiple question types including MCQs, short answer, and long answer questions.

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