Download the Class 7 English Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 PDF free, along with the 2024 and 2023 papers. The 2025-26 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours, 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Class 7 Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 English | View PDF |
| 2024 | Class 7 Question Paper 2024-25 English (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
| 2023 | Class 7 Question Paper 2023-24 English (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
Class 7 English Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 – Quick Facts
| Board | CBSE, KVS and state boards that follow NCERT |
| Class | Class 7 |
| Exam | Half yearly (SA 1 / Term 1 / ardhvaarshik) exam – September–October (some states in December) |
| Subject | English |
| Papers on this page | 2025, 2024, 2023 |
| Marks and time | 80 marks, 3 hours |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English |
Class 7 English Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 – Read Online
Class 7 English Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 – Paper Pattern
How the 2025-26 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A: Reading Skill | Unseen prose passage, poem and a factual passage with questions | 20 |
| Section B: Writing Skill | Bio-sketch, notice or report, diary entry, letter | 20 |
| Section C: Grammar | Do as directed, verbs, error correction, rearranging words | 16 |
| Section D: Literature | Extract-based MCQs and short answers from the textbook | 24 |
Chapters Asked in the 2025-26 Paper
- Reading comprehension (passage on a circus animal, poem on a forest, olive tree)
- Writing: bio-sketch of Kalpana Chawla, notice, report, diary entry, letter
- Grammar: transitive/intransitive verbs, error correction, sentence rearrangement
- Literature: A Hero, Fight Manju Fight, poem on a world of equality
- My English Reader units: People at Work, Relationships
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2025-26 Paper
- All 18 questions are compulsory.
- Stick to the word limit given for each writing task (80 to 120 words).
- Literature answers need about 30 to 40 words for the 2-mark questions.
- Solve the 2025-26 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
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Class 7 English Half Yearly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the Class 7 English Half Yearly Question Paper 2026 available?
Not yet. We add it here as soon as we get it; the 2025-26 paper is the latest one on this page.
Does the Class 7 English Half Yearly 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 Class 7 English Half Yearly Question Paper in?
The 2025-26 paper is in English.
How many marks is the Class 7 English Half Yearly Question Paper?
The 2025-26 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours, 18 questions – Section A: Reading Skill: 20; Section B: Writing Skill: 20; Section C: Grammar: 16; Section D: Literature: 24.
Which chapters come in the Class 7 English Half Yearly exam?
In the 2025-26 paper: Reading comprehension; Writing: bio-sketch of Kalpana Chawla, notice, report, diary entry, letter; Grammar: transitive/intransitive verbs, error correction, sentence rearrangement; Literature: A Hero, Fight Manju Fight, poem on a world of equality; My English Reader units: People at Work, Relationships.
Is the Class 7 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 7 English Half Yearly Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.