Download the Class 8 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, 14 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.
Class 8 English Half Yearly Question Paper PDF Download
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Class 8 Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 English | View PDF |
| 2025 | Class 8 Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 English | View PDF |
| 2024 | Class 8 Question Paper 2024-25 English (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
| 2023 | Class 8 Question Paper 2023-24 English (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
Class 8 English Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Quick Facts
| Board | CBSE, KVS and state boards that follow NCERT |
| Class | Class 8 |
| 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 8 English Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Read Online
Class 8 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 | Two passages with MCQs and short answers | 8 + 12 = 20 |
| Section B: Writing and Grammar | Notice or dialogue, article or letter, error correction, reordering, reported speech, gap filling, sentence transformation | 30 |
| Section C: Literature | Extracts from poems and stories, short answers, and long answers | 30 |
Chapters Asked in the 2026-27 Paper
- Three Questions
- Granny's Tree Climbing
- Father's Help
- My Mother (poem)
- The Luncheon
- The Case of the Sharp-Eyed Jeweller
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2026-27 Paper
- Section C asks you to attempt any six of seven short questions in 30 to 40 words, so keep answers within the limit.
- Writing tasks (article or letter) have a 100 to 120 word limit and refer to units of My English Reader.
- Attempt all questions and keep answers of each section together.
- 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 8 English Half Yearly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the Class 8 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.
Does the Class 8 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 8 English Half Yearly Question Paper in?
The 2026-27 paper is in English.
How many marks is the Class 8 English Half Yearly Question Paper?
The 2026-27 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours, 14 questions – Section A: Reading: 8 + 12 = 20; Section B: Writing and Grammar: 30; Section C: Literature: 30.
Which chapters come in the Class 8 English Half Yearly exam?
In the 2026-27 paper: Three Questions; Granny’s Tree Climbing; Father’s Help; My Mother; The Luncheon.
Is the Class 8 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 8 English Half Yearly Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.