Download the 9th English Quarterly Question Paper 2025 PDF free, along with the 2023 and 2022 papers. The 2025 paper is for 100 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes, 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 9 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2025 English | View PDF |
| 2023 | TN Class 9 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2023 English | View PDF |
| 2022 | TN Class 9 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2022 English | View PDF |
9th English Quarterly Question Paper 2025 – Quick Facts
| Board | Tamil Nadu State Board (Samacheer Kalvi) |
| Class | Class 9 |
| Exam | Quarterly exam (first term summative assessment) – September, before the quarterly holidays |
| Subject | English |
| Papers on this page | 2025, 2023, 2022 |
| Marks and time | 100 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English |
9th English Quarterly Question Paper 2025 – Read Online
9th 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 | Synonyms, antonyms and grammar MCQs | 14 × 1 = 14 |
| Part II, Section I and II | Prose short answers (any 3 of 4) and poetic lines (any 3 of 4) | 3 × 2 = 6 each |
| Part II, Section III | Grammar: gerund, comparative, punctuation, clause, rearranging (any 3 of 5) | 3 × 2 = 6 |
| Part II, Section IV | Give directions in a short dialogue | 1 × 2 = 2 |
| Part III, Section I | Paragraph answers on prose (any 2 of 4) | 2 × 5 = 10 |
| Part III, Section II | Poetry: explain, stanza questions, paraphrase (any 2 of 4) | – |
| Part III, Section III | Supplementary reader: rearrange sentences or passage questions (any 1) | – |
| Part III, Section IV | Advertisement, notice, letter, picture, summary, error correction (any 4 of 6) | 4 × 5 = 20 |
| Part III, Section V | Quote from memory | 1 × 5 = 5 |
| Part IV | Develop hints into a paragraph of about 150 words (a or b) | 2 × 8 = 16 as printed |
| Part V | General comprehension: a passage or a poem (a or b) | 4 × 2 = 8 |
Chapters Asked in the 2025 Paper
- Sachin Tendulkar (prose)
- Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
- A Poison Tree
- Poem on the pain of a tree
- The Fun They Had (hints on Tommy and Margie)
- Earthquake passage from the Supplementary Reader
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2025 Paper
- Most questions offer a choice of attempting any three, any two or any four, so read the instructions carefully.
- Part IV asks for a 150-word paragraph from hints, a story outline you must expand.
- Quote from memory carries 5 marks (1 × 5) so learn the poem lines.
- 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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9th English Quarterly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the 9th 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 9th 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 9th English Quarterly Question Paper in?
The 2025 paper is in English.
How many marks is the 9th English Quarterly Question Paper?
The 2025 paper is for 100 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes, 47 questions – Part I: 14 × 1 = 14; Part II, Section I and II: 3 × 2 = 6 each; Part II, Section III: 3 × 2 = 6; Part II, Section IV: 1 × 2 = 2; Part III, Section I: 2 × 5 = 10.
Which chapters come in the 9th English Quarterly exam?
In the 2025 paper: Sachin Tendulkar; Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening; A Poison Tree; Poem on the pain of a tree; The Fun They Had.
Where can I download the 9th English Quarterly Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.