Download the Class 10 English Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 PDF free, along with the 2025, 2024 and 2023 papers. The 2026-27 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours, 12 questions, without answers. Each school sets its own paper, so the questions differ, but the pattern and chapters are similar – these papers are good practice.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Class 10 Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 English | View PDF |
| 2025 | Class 10 Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 English | View PDF |
| 2024 | Class 10 Question Paper 2024-25 English (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
| 2023 | Class 10 Question Paper 2023-24 English (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
Class 10 English Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Quick Facts
| Board | CBSE, KVS and state boards that follow NCERT |
| Class | Class 10 |
| Exam | Half yearly (SA 1 / Term 1 / ardhvaarshik) exam – September–October (some states in December) |
| Subject | English |
| Papers on this page | 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 |
| Marks and time | 80 marks, 3 hours |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English |
Class 10 English Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Read Online
Class 10 English Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Paper Pattern
How the 2026-27 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A – Reading Skills | Two passages with MCQs, short answers and a report | 22 |
| Section B – Writing Skills | Application, description, letter to the Editor and an article | 22 |
| Section C – Grammar | Fill in the blanks, error correction and do as directed | 10 |
| Section D – Literature Textbook | Extracts, short answers and a long answer | 26 |
Chapters Asked in the 2026-27 Paper
- The Letter (Coachman Ali)
- The Dear Departed (play)
- Two Gentlemen of Verona and Mrs Packletide's Tiger
- Ozymandias and Not Marble, nor the Gilded Monuments
- The Frog and the Nightingale; The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2026-27 Paper
- Word limits are set: 50 words for the application, 100 for the description, 120 for the letter, 150 for the article.
- Section D needs any two of three extracts (4 marks each), any five of six short answers, and one 150-word essay.
- The writing tasks say to take hints from the Main Course Book units (Health, Education, Science).
- Solve the 2026-27 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
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Class 10 English Half Yearly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the Class 10 English Half Yearly Question Paper 2026 available?
Yes. The 2026-27 paper is the first one in the table above, with the 2025, 2024 and 2023 papers.
Which medium is the Class 10 English Half Yearly Question Paper in?
The 2026-27 paper is in English.
How many marks is the Class 10 English Half Yearly Question Paper?
The 2026-27 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours, 12 questions – Section A – Reading Skills: 22; Section B – Writing Skills: 22; Section C – Grammar: 10; Section D – Literature Textbook: 26.
Which chapters come in the Class 10 English Half Yearly exam?
In the 2026-27 paper: The Letter; The Dear Departed; Two Gentlemen of Verona and Mrs Packletide’s Tiger; Ozymandias and Not Marble, nor the Gilded Monuments; The Frog and the Nightingale; The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
Is the Class 10 English Half Yearly Question Paper the same for every school?
Each school sets its own paper, so the questions differ, but the pattern and chapters are similar – these papers are good practice.
Where can I download the Class 10 English Half Yearly Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.