Download the 10th English Quarterly Question Paper 2025 PDF free, along with the 2023 and 2022 papers. The 2025 paper is for 100 marks, 3 hours, without answers. Common quarterly papers are given to state board schools; each paper covers the lessons taught from June to September.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TN Class 10 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2025 English | View PDF |
| 2023 | TN Class 10 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2023 English | View PDF |
| 2022 | TN Class 10 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2022 English | View PDF |
10th English Quarterly Question Paper 2025 – Quick Facts
| Board | Tamil Nadu State Board (Samacheer Kalvi) |
| Class | Class 10 |
| Exam | Quarterly exam (first term summative assessment) – September, before the quarterly holidays |
| Subject | English |
| Papers on this page | 2025, 2023, 2022 |
| Marks and time | 100 marks, 3 hours |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English |
10th English Quarterly Question Paper 2025 – Read Online
10th English Quarterly Question Paper 2025 – Paper Pattern
How the 2025 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | Synonyms, antonyms, plural, prefix, phrasal verb, compound word, preposition, tense, connectors | 14 × 1 = 14 |
| Part II | Prose and poetry short answers, grammar, and a compulsory map-direction question | – |
| Part III | Paragraph answers on prose and poetry, supplementary reader, writing tasks, memoriter | – |
| Part IV – Supplementary | Develop a paragraph of about 150 words from hints (OR) | 1 × 8 = 8 |
| Part V – General Comprehension | Read a paragraph or poem and answer 4 questions (OR) | 4 × 2 = 8 |
Chapters Asked in the 2025 Paper
- Prose: the young seagull learning to fly
- Prose: INSV Tarini all-women crew
- Poems: The Journey of Life (Henry Van Dyke), Complaining Street, the cricket poem and a poem on today's woman
- Supplementary reader: Mulan and Zigzag
- Writing: advertisement, complaint letter, notice, picture paragraph and note-making or summary
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2025 Paper
- Part I gives 14 one-mark questions on vocabulary and grammar, so revise synonyms, antonyms and phrasal verbs.
- Part IV and Part V each give an OR choice, so you can pick whichever passage or hints you find easier.
- A memoriter question asks you to quote lines from memory, so learn the poem lines in the syllabus.
- Solve the 2025 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
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10th English Quarterly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the 10th English Quarterly Question Paper 2026 available?
Not yet. We add it here as soon as we get it; the 2025 paper is the latest one on this page.
Does the 10th English Quarterly Question Paper have answers?
No, it has only the questions. Check your answers with your textbook and the study material linked above.
Which medium is the 10th English Quarterly Question Paper in?
The 2025 paper is in English.
How many marks is the 10th English Quarterly Question Paper?
The 2025 paper is for 100 marks, 3 hours – Part I: 14 × 1 = 14; Part II: –; Part III: –; Part IV – Supplementary: 1 × 8 = 8; Part V – General Comprehension: 4 × 2 = 8.
Which chapters come in the 10th English Quarterly exam?
In the 2025 paper: Prose: the young seagull learning to fly; Prose: INSV Tarini all-women crew; Poems: The Journey of Life, Complaining Street, the cricket poem and a poem on today’s woman; Supplementary reader: Mulan and Zigzag; Writing: advertisement, complaint letter, notice, picture paragraph and note-making or summary.
Where can I download the 10th English Quarterly Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.