Download the Class 8 English Mid Term Sample Paper 2026 PDF free, along with the 2025 and 2024 papers. The 2026 paper is for 60 marks, 2½ hours, 8 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 8 Mid Term Sample Paper 2026 English | View PDF |
| 2025 | Class 8 Sample Paper 2025 English (Mid Term) | View PDF |
| 2024 | Class 8 Sample Paper 2024 English (Mid Term) | View PDF |
Class 8 English Mid Term Sample Paper 2026 – Quick Facts
| Board | CBSE, KVS and state boards that follow NCERT |
| Class | Class 8 |
| Exam | Mid term (Term 1) exam – September–October |
| Subject | English |
| Papers on this page | 2026, 2025, 2024 |
| Marks and time | 60 marks, 2½ hours |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English |
Class 8 English Mid Term Sample Paper 2026 – Read Online
Class 8 English Mid Term Sample Paper 2026 – Paper Pattern
How the 2026 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A: Reading | Two unseen passages: an article on Bihu and a poster and passage on heat waves | 14 |
| Section B: Grammar | Do as directed: phrasal verbs and other grammar items | 14 |
| Section C: Writing | Notice (about 50 words) or another writing task, with choices | 12 |
| Section D: Literature | Passage-based, poem extract, and long answers on the lessons | 20 |
Chapters Asked in the 2026 Paper
- Reading comprehension: Bihu festival, heat waves poster
- Grammar: phrasal verbs, do as directed
- Writing: notice for the school notice board
- Lessons: Major Somnath Sharma, Verghese Kurien and the story of the king and queen
- Tenali Ramakrishna passage and a poem on an old woman
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2026 Paper
- Section D asks you to attempt any four out of five questions, so choose the ones you know best.
- The writing section lets you choose between a notice and another task.
- Marks are shown beside each question, so match the length of your answer to the marks.
- Solve the 2026 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 Mid Term Sample Paper – FAQs
Is the Class 8 English Mid Term Sample Paper 2027 available?
Not yet. We add it here as soon as we get it; the 2026 paper is the latest one on this page.
Does the Class 8 English Mid Term Sample 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 Mid Term Sample Paper in?
The 2026 paper is in English.
How many marks is the Class 8 English Mid Term Sample Paper?
The 2026 paper is for 60 marks, 2½ hours, 8 questions – Section A: Reading: 14; Section B: Grammar: 14; Section C: Writing: 12; Section D: Literature: 20.
Which chapters come in the Class 8 English Mid Term exam?
In the 2026 paper: Reading comprehension: Bihu festival, heat waves poster; Grammar: phrasal verbs, do as directed; Writing: notice for the school notice board; Lessons: Major Somnath Sharma, Verghese Kurien and the story of the king and queen; Tenali Ramakrishna passage and a poem on an old woman.
Is the Class 8 English Mid Term Sample 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 Mid Term Sample Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.