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Key Facts: Punjab PSEB Matric French Exam
80+20
Theory + INA/Practical marks under Scheme of Studies
PSEB Scheme of Studies / Class 10 French syllabus
Code 15
Subject code for French (elective)
PSEB Scheme of Studies Class X
3 hours
Theory duration per PSEB French syllabus
PSEB Class 10 French syllabus
33%
Aggregate pass requirement (theory+practical+INA)
PSEB Scheme of Studies
25%
Minimum required in theory
PSEB Scheme of Studies
Entre Jeunes II
Prescribed Main Course Book (CBSE, Delhi)
PSEB Class 10 French syllabus
English MCQ adaptation
This free local bank is not the official mixed paper format
OpenExamPrep practice policy
PSEB Matric French (code 15) is Class 10 elective French with Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100, paper set in French (3 h). Pass is 33% aggregate with min 25% theory. Fees are paid through schools. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation — not an official paper simulation and not a substitute for translation, composition, or INA dictation/reading.
Sample Punjab PSEB Matric French Practice Questions
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1Choose the correct definite article: « ___ livre est intéressant. »
2Choose the correct definite article: « ___ école est grande. »
3Choose the correct definite article: « ___ amis sont sympas. »
4Choose the correct form before a vowel: « ___ hôtel est près de la gare. »
5Which indefinite article fits? « C'est ___ stylo. »
6Which indefinite article fits? « J'ai ___ amie française. »
7What is the gender of the noun « table »?
8What is the gender of the noun « garçon »?
9Choose the correct partitive article: « Je mange ___ pain. »
10Choose the correct partitive article: « Elle boit ___ eau. »
About the Punjab PSEB Matric French Exam
Punjab PSEB Matric French is the Class 10 public examination elective French paper (subject code 15) under the Punjab School Education Board. It assesses Secondary French language skills aligned to the prescribed Entre Jeunes II Main Course Book (CBSE, Delhi): applied grammar and usage (articles, gender, present verbs, passé composé, adjective agreement, prepositions), everyday vocabulary (school, family, food, travel), questions and negation, reading strategies, greetings and Francophone culture awareness, textbook comprehension, idiomatic expressions, bidirectional translation, and short composition. Official assessment is Theory 80 + INA/Practical 20 = 100 with a mixed written paper set in French (3 hours) plus dictation and reading practicals. Pass requires 33% aggregate with min 25% theory per the Scheme of Studies. Fees and exact blueprints are notified by PSEB on pseb.ac.in. The 100 questions on this page are a free English-language multiple-choice study adaptation with English explanations for French grammar, vocabulary, reading strategies, and culture; French forms and short phrases appear in stems and options when testing skill. They are not a full simulation of the official mixed paper, translation, essay, or INA components.
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
Official PSEB Matric French (code 15) is assessed as Theory 80 + INA/Practical 20 = 100 under the Scheme of Studies. Theory is 3 hours; the question paper is set in French. Per the Class 10 French syllabus: objective-type items; brief textbook questions in French; sentence-making with idiomatic expressions from the text; applied grammar based on the prescribed text; translation of short unseen sentences (English/Hindi/Punjabi/Urdu ↔ French); and a composition essay of about 150 words based on textbook vocabulary. INA/Practical (20 marks) includes dictation from the prescribed text and reading a French passage with questions. Prescribed book: Entre Jeunes II Main Course Book (CBSE, Delhi). Typical pass criteria: 33% aggregate with minimum 25% in theory — confirm the year’s circular. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for A1–A2 concept fluency — it does not simulate official attempt limits, full translation/composition tasks, or INA practicals.
Time Limit
3 hours for theory (per PSEB French syllabus); INA/practical activities are separately timed as notified (often a group session of about 3 hours)
Passing Score
33% aggregate of theory + practical + INA with a minimum of 25% in theory (Scheme of Studies); verify the current pass criteria circular.
Exam / Certification Fees
As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Matric sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Articles & Gender
Definite, indefinite, and partitive articles; masculine and feminine gender for high-frequency Class 10 nouns; elision and post-negation de/d'.
Present Verbs
Present-tense forms of être, avoir, aller, faire, and regular -er/-ir/-re verbs at A1–A2 range.
Passé Composé Basics
Auxiliaries avoir and être, past participles of common verbs, and basic agreement patterns with être verbs.
Adjectives & Agreement
Gender and number agreement of adjectives, irregular beau/belle and vieux/vieil, and common placement with nouns.
Vocabulary (School, Family, Food, Travel)
Theme vocabulary and short phrases for classroom, family, meals, shops, and travel situations, including common false friends.
Numbers, Time & Prepositions
Cardinal numbers (including 70/80 patterns), ages/times, days and months, and high-frequency prepositions with à/de contractions.
Questions, Negation, Reading & Culture
Question words, est-ce que and inversion; ne…pas and related negation; main idea and detail on short French texts; greetings, tu/vous, and Francophone culture.
Error Identification
Identify wrong articles, gender, verb forms, agreement, negation, and prepositions in short Class 10-level sentences.
Preparing for the Punjab PSEB Matric French Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 33% aggregate of theory + practical + INA with a minimum of 25% in theory (Scheme of Studies); verify the current pass criteria circular.
- Assessment: Official PSEB Matric French (code 15) is assessed as Theory 80 + INA/Practical 20 = 100 under the Scheme of Studies. Theory is 3 hours; the question paper is set in French. Per the Class 10 French syllabus: objective-type items; brief textbook questions in French; sentence-making with idiomatic expressions from the text; applied grammar based on the prescribed text; translation of short unseen sentences (English/Hindi/Punjabi/Urdu ↔ French); and a composition essay of about 150 words based on textbook vocabulary. INA/Practical (20 marks) includes dictation from the prescribed text and reading a French passage with questions. Prescribed book: Entre Jeunes II Main Course Book (CBSE, Delhi). Typical pass criteria: 33% aggregate with minimum 25% in theory — confirm the year’s circular. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for A1–A2 concept fluency — it does not simulate official attempt limits, full translation/composition tasks, or INA practicals.
- Time limit: 3 hours for theory (per PSEB French syllabus); INA/practical activities are separately timed as notified (often a group session of about 3 hours)
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Matric sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources
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Punjab PSEB Matric French: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the official PSEB Matric French exam pure multiple-choice?
No. Official PSEB Matric French is a mixed paper with objective-style items and subjective short/long answers (textbook questions, idioms, applied grammar, translation, composition) under Theory 80 + INA/Practical 20 = 100. The paper is set in French. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts only — not an official paper simulation.
What is the theory–INA mark pattern for PSEB Class 10 French?
Under the official Scheme of Studies, French (code 15) is Theory 80 + INA/Practical 20 = 100. INA includes dictation and reading with questions from the prescribed text. Confirm the year’s circular on pseb.ac.in.
How long is the PSEB Matric French paper?
Theory is 3 hours per the PSEB Class 10 French syllabus. INA/practical activities are timed separately as notified (syllabus notes a group of about 20 students examined in a 3-hour session). Confirm the year’s date sheet on pseb.ac.in.
What is the passing score for PSEB Matric French?
Pass requires 33% aggregate of theory + practical + INA with a minimum of 25% in theory, per the Scheme of Studies. Always verify the current result/pass criteria circular for your examination year.
How much does the PSEB Matric French exam cost?
French is not sold as a separate marketplace product. Fees are notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular candidates. Check pseb.ac.in for the current fee circular.
What syllabus and book does this bank follow?
It is aligned to PSEB Class 10 elective French (code 15) and A1–A2 grammar/vocabulary/culture/reading concepts used at board level. The official prescribed book is Entre Jeunes II Main Course Book (CBSE, Delhi). Always download the current French syllabus PDF from pseb.ac.in.
Why is this bank multiple choice if the board paper has translation and composition?
Selected-response items check concept fluency quickly for grammar rules, vocabulary, reading judgment, culture, and error spotting. Official PSEB French still requires mixed written tasks, translation, essay writing, and school INA dictation/reading. Always practise model papers and complete full writing and practical tasks under timed conditions.
Where can I find the official PSEB Class 10 French syllabus?
Use the PSEB syllabus index at pseb.ac.in/syllabus?catid=14 and the Class 10 French syllabus PDF published by PSEB (e.g. 2025–26 French syllabus on static.pseb.ac.in). Scheme of Studies documents list French (15) as Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100.