Download the Class 5 English Onam Exam Question Paper 2025 PDF free, along with the 2024 and 2023 papers. The 2025 paper is for 2 hours 15 minutes (includes 15 minutes cool-off time), 6 questions, without answers. Samagra Shiksha Kerala sends common question papers to government and aided schools across the state.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kerala Class 5 First Term Question Paper 2025 English | View PDF |
| 2024 | Kerala Class 5 First Term Question Paper 2024 English | View PDF |
| 2023 | Kerala Class 5 First Term Question Paper 2023 English | View PDF |
Class 5 English Onam Exam Question Paper 2025 – Quick Facts
| Board | Kerala State Syllabus (General Education Department, Kerala) |
| Class | Class 5 |
| Exam | Onam exam (First Term Summative Assessment) – August–September, before the Onam holidays |
| Subject | English |
| Papers on this page | 2025, 2024, 2023 |
| Marks and time | 2 hours 15 minutes (includes 15 minutes cool-off time) |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English |
Class 5 English Onam Exam Question Paper 2025 – Read Online
Class 5 English Onam Exam Question Paper 2025 – Paper Pattern
How the 2025 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Activity 1 | Reading comprehension on the poem 'Friends Forever' | – |
| Activity 2 | Editing a short passage | – |
| Activity 3 | Write a character's thoughts, choose 3A or 3B | – |
| Activity 4 | Riddle crossword | – |
| Activity 5 | Write a conversation, choose 5A or 5B | – |
| Activity 6 | Develop a picture story from given events | – |
Chapters Asked in the 2025 Paper
- Reading comprehension of a poem
- Editing (articles, prepositions and word errors)
- Writing thoughts of Chester and the Little Blue Engine
- Conversation writing
- Picture story writing
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2025 Paper
- The first 15 minutes are cool-off time to read and understand the activities.
- Answer all activities; internal choice (A or B) is given in activities 3 and 5.
- Conversation writing needs at least four exchanges, as stated in activity 5B.
- 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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Class 5 English Onam Exam Question Paper – FAQs
Is the Class 5 English Onam Exam 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 Class 5 English Onam Exam 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 5 English Onam Exam Question Paper in?
The 2025 paper is in English.
How many marks is the Class 5 English Onam Exam Question Paper?
The 2025 paper is for 2 hours 15 minutes (includes 15 minutes cool-off time), 6 questions – Activity 1: –; Activity 2: –; Activity 3: –; Activity 4: –; Activity 5: –.
Which chapters come in the Class 5 English Onam Exam exam?
In the 2025 paper: Reading comprehension of a poem; Editing; Writing thoughts of Chester and the Little Blue Engine; Conversation writing; Picture story writing.
Where can I download the Class 5 English Onam Exam Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.