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Key Facts: PSEB Matric English Exam
02
PSEB Class 10 subject code for English on scheme-of-studies materials
PSEB scheme of studies / subject code listings
80 + 20
Common English marks split: Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100
PSEB Class 10 English scheme / syllabus materials
~3 hours
Typical duration of the PSEB Class 10 English theory paper
PSEB Class 10 English syllabus / exam pattern reporting
~33% / 25%
Common pass rule: ~33% aggregate with min ~25% theory
PSEB Matric pass criteria reporting; confirm current circular
Mixed paper
Official theory mixes objective items with descriptive reading, literature, writing, and translation
PSEB Class 10 English syllabus and paper pattern materials
MCQ study aid
This bank builds objective fluency; it is not a full substitute for writing or translation tasks
OpenExamPrep assessment-format policy
Free 100-question English MCQ study bank for PSEB Matric English (Class 10, code 02) 2026. Official exam: Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100, about 3 hours theory; pass ~33% total with min ~25% theory; fee via schools. Covers grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing concepts, translation judgement, and prescribed prose/poems/supplementary lessons. Not a full substitute for descriptive writing or translation practice. Sources: pseb.ac.in and Class 10 English syllabus 2025-26 PDF.
Sample PSEB Matric English Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the PSEB Matric English exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Read: 'Trees give us fruit, wood, and clean air. Without trees, soil washes away in heavy rain.' What is the main idea?
2Read: 'Ravi woke early, packed his bag, and reached the bus stop ten minutes early.' Which detail best supports that Ravi was careful about time?
3In the sentence 'Although the climb was hard, Meera kept smiling,' the word 'Although' signals:
4Read: 'Plastic bags choke drains and harm animals that swallow them. Many cities now ban thin plastic bags.' What can you infer?
5A poster says: 'Save Water — Every Drop Counts. Turn off the tap while brushing.' The poster’s purpose is mainly to:
6Read: 'The old library smelled of dust and paper. Sunlight fell in quiet stripes on the floor.' The tone is best described as:
7In 'Sita gave the book to her sister, who thanked her,' the word 'who' refers to:
8Read: 'Regular exercise strengthens the heart. It also improves sleep and mood.' The pronoun 'It' stands for:
9Read: 'The village well dried up in May. By June, people walked three kilometres for water.' Which conclusion is best supported?
10A passage ends: 'Therefore, students should revise daily rather than cram the night before.' The word 'Therefore' shows the sentence is:
About the PSEB Matric English Exam
PSEB Matric English (Compulsory, code 02) is the Class 10 English public examination conducted by the Punjab School Education Board. The common scheme is Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100, with a theory paper of about 3 hours. Official assessment mixes objective-style items with descriptive reading, literature, vocabulary, grammar, writing (notices, messages, ads, paragraphs, letters), and translation between English and Punjabi/Hindi, based on PSEB-prescribed Main Course Book, Supplementary Reader, and Grammar & Composition materials. Pass rules are commonly reported as about 33% overall with a minimum of about 25% in theory. Official assessment is not a pure multiple-choice test for the full 100 marks. This free English MCQ bank builds objective fluency and concept checks for 2026 revision — pair it with timed handwritten model/previous-year papers from pseb.ac.in for full writing and literature practice.
Exam sponsor: Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
PSEB Matric English (Compulsory, subject code 02) is assessed at Class 10 under the Punjab School Education Board. Common scheme: Theory 80 marks + Internal Assessment (INA) 20 marks = 100. Theory duration is about 3 hours (confirm the year’s datesheet). Official syllabus units include Reading Skills (unseen passage; poster/picture comprehension); English Main Course Book prose (The Happy Prince; Where is Science Taking Us?; Secret of Happiness; A Gift for Christmas; Some Glimpses of Ancient Indian Thought and Practices; The Home-Coming; The Making of the Earth; The Rule of the Road); Poems (Character of a Happy Man; Death the Leveller; A Ballad of Sir Pertab Singh; Razia, the Tigress; Where the Mind is Without Fear); Supplementary Reader (Bed Number-29; Half A Rupee Worth; One Thousand Dollars; The Dying Detective; How Much Land Does a Man Need; Return to Air); Vocabulary (confused pairs, idioms, one-word, common errors, proverbs); Grammar (determiners, prepositions, modals, connectors, non-finites, sentence types, voice, reported speech, tenses, punctuation); Writing skills (notices/note-making, messages, advertisements, paragraphs, letters); and Translation English ↔ Punjabi/Hindi. Exact section blueprints can change by year — confirm on pseb.ac.in. This 100-question bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency; it is not a substitute for full handwritten writing tasks, full descriptive literature answers, or a complete official paper simulation.
Time Limit
About 3 hours (English theory paper; confirm year’s datesheet)
Passing Score
About 33% aggregate (theory + INA) with minimum about 25% in theory (commonly ~20/80 theory for English) — confirm the current PSEB scheme of studies / result circular.
Exam / Certification Fees
As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Matric candidates (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Reading Skills
Main idea, detail, inference, tone, reference, and purpose for unseen-style and poster-style comprehension.
Grammar — Tenses & Voice
Simple/continuous/perfect forms and active/passive conversion at Class 10 level.
Grammar — Reported Speech & Structures
Direct/indirect speech, determiners, prepositions, modals, connectors, non-finites, sentence types, and punctuation.
Vocabulary
Confused pairs, idioms, one-word substitution, common errors, proverbs, synonyms, and antonyms.
Writing Concepts
Notice, message, advertisement, paragraph, letter format, and rubric judgement (conceptual MCQs only).
Translation Concepts
English ↔ Punjabi/Hindi translation priorities and common transfer errors (not full bilingual production tasks).
Literature — Main Course Book Prose
Theme, character, and fact recognition from the eight prescribed prose lessons.
Literature — Poems
Theme and recognition from the five prescribed poems.
Literature — Supplementary Reader
Plot and theme from the six prescribed supplementary lessons.
Preparing for the PSEB Matric English Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: About 33% aggregate (theory + INA) with minimum about 25% in theory (commonly ~20/80 theory for English) — confirm the current PSEB scheme of studies / result circular.
- Assessment: PSEB Matric English (Compulsory, subject code 02) is assessed at Class 10 under the Punjab School Education Board. Common scheme: Theory 80 marks + Internal Assessment (INA) 20 marks = 100. Theory duration is about 3 hours (confirm the year’s datesheet). Official syllabus units include Reading Skills (unseen passage; poster/picture comprehension); English Main Course Book prose (The Happy Prince; Where is Science Taking Us?; Secret of Happiness; A Gift for Christmas; Some Glimpses of Ancient Indian Thought and Practices; The Home-Coming; The Making of the Earth; The Rule of the Road); Poems (Character of a Happy Man; Death the Leveller; A Ballad of Sir Pertab Singh; Razia, the Tigress; Where the Mind is Without Fear); Supplementary Reader (Bed Number-29; Half A Rupee Worth; One Thousand Dollars; The Dying Detective; How Much Land Does a Man Need; Return to Air); Vocabulary (confused pairs, idioms, one-word, common errors, proverbs); Grammar (determiners, prepositions, modals, connectors, non-finites, sentence types, voice, reported speech, tenses, punctuation); Writing skills (notices/note-making, messages, advertisements, paragraphs, letters); and Translation English ↔ Punjabi/Hindi. Exact section blueprints can change by year — confirm on pseb.ac.in. This 100-question bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency; it is not a substitute for full handwritten writing tasks, full descriptive literature answers, or a complete official paper simulation.
- Time limit: About 3 hours (English theory paper; confirm year’s datesheet)
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Matric candidates (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources
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PSEB Matric English: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the official PSEB Matric English exam only multiple choice?
No. PSEB Class 10 English (subject code 02) is a mixed theory paper for 80 marks (plus 20 INA for 100 total). It includes reading, objective-style items, literature short/long answers, vocabulary, grammar, writing composition, and translation. This bank is a free English MCQ study adaptation; it does not replace timed handwritten writing, full literature answers, or translation practice.
What is subject code 02?
02 is the PSEB subject code used for English in Class 10 scheme-of-studies materials. Confirm the current year’s subject-code listing on pseb.ac.in.
How are marks divided for PSEB Class 10 English?
Common scheme: Theory 80 marks + Internal Assessment (INA) 20 marks = 100 total. Confirm the year’s scheme of studies for any INA component details (for example listening/speaking or related internal work as notified historically).
What is the passing score for PSEB Matric English?
Commonly about 33% in aggregate for the subject, with a minimum of about 25% in theory (for an 80-mark theory paper, about 20 marks). Always verify the exact percentage and wording in the current PSEB circular.
Which textbooks should I revise?
Prescribed Class 10 materials published by PSEB: English Main Course Book (intensive study — prose and poems), English Literature Book / Supplementary Reader (extensive study), and A Practice Book of English Grammar & Composition for Class X. Confirm the current prescribed list for your academic year.
Does this bank replace writing, literature long answers, and translation?
No. MCQs check grammar, vocabulary, reading strategies, literary recognition, writing concepts, and translation judgement quickly. Official theory still requires full handwritten notices/letters/paragraphs, literature explanations, and English ↔ Punjabi/Hindi translation — practise those from official syllabus materials and previous papers on pseb.ac.in.
Where can I get official syllabus materials?
Use the Punjab School Education Board site at pseb.ac.in, including the Class 10 English syllabus PDF for the academic session (for example the 2025-26 English syllabus on static.pseb.ac.in).