Download the 12th English Quarterly Question Paper 2025 PDF free, along with the 2023 and 2022 papers. The 2025 paper is for 90 marks, 3 hours, 47 questions, without answers. Common quarterly papers are given to state board schools; each paper covers the lessons taught from June to September.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TN Class 12 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2025 English | View PDF |
| 2023 | TN Class 12 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2023 English | View PDF |
| 2022 | TN Class 12 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2022 English | View PDF |
12th English Quarterly Question Paper 2025 – Quick Facts
| Board | Tamil Nadu State Board (Samacheer Kalvi) |
| Class | Class 12 |
| Exam | Quarterly exam (first term summative assessment) – September, before the quarterly holidays |
| Subject | English |
| Papers on this page | 2025, 2023, 2022 |
| Marks and time | 90 marks, 3 hours |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English |
12th English Quarterly Question Paper 2025 – Read Online
12th English Quarterly Question Paper 2025 – Paper Pattern
How the 2025 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | MCQs: synonyms, antonyms, prefix, preposition, idiom, question tag, acronym | 20 × 1 = 20 |
| Part II Section 1 | Poetic lines, any 4 of 6 | 4 × 2 = 8 |
| Part II Section 2 | Do as directed, any 3 of 4 | 3 × 2 = 6 |
| Part III Section 1 | Explain with reference to context, any 2 of 3 | 2 × 3 = 6 |
| Part III Section 2 | Short answers within 30 words, any 2 of 3 | 6 |
| Part III Section 3 | Conversation, proverbs, pie chart, unscramble (any 3) | 3 × 3 = 9 |
| Part IV | Paragraphs, summary, application or article, error spotting, comprehension | 7 × 5 = 35 |
Chapters Asked in the 2025 Paper
- All the World's a Stage
- The Casuarina Tree
- Ulysses
- Dr. Barnard (heart transplant lesson)
- Tolstoy's story of Aksionov (hints)
- Life of Pi (hints)
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2025 Paper
- Part IV carries 35 marks across 7 questions of 5 marks each.
- Questions 43 and 44 ask for a 150-word paragraph from hints on a story.
- Summary or notes of the glacier passage is required.
- 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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12th English Quarterly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the 12th English Quarterly 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 12th English Quarterly 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 12th English Quarterly Question Paper in?
The 2025 paper is in English.
How many marks is the 12th English Quarterly Question Paper?
The 2025 paper is for 90 marks, 3 hours, 47 questions – Part I: 20 × 1 = 20; Part II Section 1: 4 × 2 = 8; Part II Section 2: 3 × 2 = 6; Part III Section 1: 2 × 3 = 6; Part III Section 2: 6.
Which chapters come in the 12th English Quarterly exam?
In the 2025 paper: All the World’s a Stage; The Casuarina Tree; Ulysses; Dr. Barnard; Tolstoy’s story of Aksionov.
Where can I download the 12th English Quarterly Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.