Download the Class 11 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, 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 11 Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 English (Commerce) | View PDF |
| 2024 | Class 11 Question Paper 2024-25 English (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
| 2023 | Class 11 Question Paper 2023-24 English (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
Class 11 English Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 – Quick Facts
| Board | CBSE, KVS and state boards that follow NCERT |
| Class | Class 11 |
| 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 11 English Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 – Read Online
Class 11 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 Skills | Unseen passages with MCQs, notes making and summary | 26 |
| Section B: Grammar & Creative Writing | Grammar, advertisement, poster and speech | 23 |
| Section C: Literature | Textbook and supplementary reader questions | 31 |
Chapters Asked in the 2025-26 Paper
- Poem: A Photograph
- Poem: The Laburnum Top
- Story: Discovering Tut: the Saga Continues
- Story: The Portrait of a Lady
- Writing: advertisement, poster and a speech of 120-150 words
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2025-26 Paper
- The word limit must be followed strictly wherever it is prescribed.
- Answers must be numbered exactly as in the question paper and each section answered together.
- Creative writing asks for a classified advertisement, a poster (50 words) and a speech (120-150 words), each with an either/or choice.
- 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 11 English Half Yearly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the Class 11 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 11 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 11 English Half Yearly Question Paper in?
The 2025-26 paper is in English.
How many marks is the Class 11 English Half Yearly Question Paper?
The 2025-26 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours – Section A: Reading Skills: 26; Section B: Grammar & Creative Writing: 23; Section C: Literature: 31.
Which chapters come in the Class 11 English Half Yearly exam?
In the 2025-26 paper: Poem: A Photograph; Poem: The Laburnum Top; Story: Discovering Tut: the Saga Continues; Story: The Portrait of a Lady; Writing: advertisement, poster and a speech of 120-150 words.
Is the Class 11 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 11 English Half Yearly Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.