Pseb 10th Class English Paper Pattern 2025-26, Complete Question Paper & Marking Scheme.

The Pseb 10th Class English Paper Pattern 2025-26 evaluates students’ proficiency in reading, writing, grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary skills. The exam is divided into theory (80 marks) and Internal Assessment (INA – 20 marks), totaling 100 marks.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the question paper and marking scheme:

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Exam Duration

• Time: 3 hours
• Total Marks: 100
  • Theory: 80 marks
  • Internal Assessment (INA): 20 marks

Marking Scheme & Question Paper Structure

Section A: Reading Comprehension (8 Marks)

This section tests your ability to understand unseen passages and posters.

1. Unseen Passage Comprehension – 4 questions × 1 mark = 4 marks
2. Poster-Based Comprehension – 4 questions × 1 mark = 4 marks

Tip for students: Focus on key ideas, main points, and important words in passages and posters. Each question carries 1 mark, so accuracy matters.

Section B: Objective Type Questions (6 Marks)

• 6 questions × 1 mark = 6 marks
• These may include:
  • One-word or one-sentence answers
  • Fill in the blanks
  • True/False questions
  • Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)

Distribution:

• English Main Course Book: 3 questions
• English Supplementary Reader: 3 questions

Tip: Quick recall and understanding of main ideas from lessons will help you score full marks here.

Section C: English Textbooks (28 Marks)

1. English Main Course Book: Prose

• Short Answer Questions: 3 out of 5 × 3 marks = 9 marks
• Long Answer Question: 1 out of 2 × 4 marks = 4 marks

Tip: Write clear and concise answers for short questions; provide examples and explanations for long questions.

2. English Main Course Book: Poetry

• Stanza-based Questions: 2 out of 3 × 2 marks = 4 marks
• Central Idea / Long Answer Question: 1 out of 2 × 3 marks = 3 marks

Tip: Understand the meaning of each stanza and be able to summarize the central idea.

3. English Supplementary Reader

• Short Answer Questions: 3 out of 5 × 3 marks = 9 marks

Tip: Read stories carefully; focus on characters, events, and morals.

Section D: Vocabulary (4 Marks)

• Topics include: Pair of Words, Idioms, Proverbs, One Word Substitution, and Sentence Correction
• 4 questions × 1 mark = 4 marks

Tip: Memorize common idioms, proverbs, and word pairs. Practice sentence correction to gain easy marks.

Section E: Grammar, Translation & Composition (34 Marks)

1. Translation (6 Marks)

• English → Punjabi/Hindi: 3 out of 5 × 1 mark = 3 marks
• Punjabi/Hindi → English: 3 out of 5 × 1 mark = 3 marks

Tip: Focus on grammar, correct word usage, and sentence structure while translating.

2. Grammar (10 Marks)

• Do as directed: 10 questions × 1 mark = 10 marks

Tip: Practice tenses, voice, narration, and sentence transformation regularly.

3. Composition (18 Marks)

• Message / Notice Writing: 1 out of 2 × 3 marks = 3 marks
• Advertisement / Note-making: 1 out of 2 × 3 marks = 3 marks
• Paragraph Writing: 1 out of 2 × 4 marks = 4 marks
• Letter Writing: 1 out of 2 × 7 marks = 7 marks

Tip: Follow proper format, structure, and clarity. Letter writing carries the highest marks, so give detailed and well-organized answers.