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Key Facts: PSEB Class 12 General English Exam
001
PSEB Class 12 subject code for General English (Compulsory) on scheme-of-studies materials
PSEB scheme of studies / subject code listings
80 + 20
Common General English marks split: Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100
PSEB Class 12 General English scheme / syllabus materials
~3 hours
Typical duration of the PSEB Class 12 General English theory paper
PSEB Class 12 exam pattern reporting / datesheet practice
~33%
Common pass rule: about 33% aggregate for the subject
PSEB Senior Secondary pass criteria reporting; confirm current circular
Mixed paper
Official theory mixes reading, writing, grammar, translation, and literature — not pure MCQ
PSEB Class 12 General 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 Class 12 General English (code 001, compulsory) 2026. Official exam: Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100, about 3 hours theory; pass ~33% total; fee via schools. Covers grammar, reading, writing concepts, translation judgement, and prescribed Rainbow of English prose/poems/extensive lessons. Not a full substitute for descriptive writing or translation practice. Sources: pseb.ac.in and Class 12 General English syllabus 2025-26 PDF.
Sample PSEB Class 12 General English Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the PSEB Class 12 General English exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Read: 'Urban gardens turn empty rooftops into green spaces. They cool buildings, grow food, and give city birds a place to rest.' What is the main idea?
2Read: 'Leena checked the weather app twice, packed a raincoat, and left twenty minutes early for the interview.' Which detail best shows she planned carefully?
3In the sentence 'Despite the noise, the students finished the test calmly,' the word 'Despite' signals:
4Read: 'Single-use plastic cups fill landfills for decades. Many cafés now offer discounts for customers who bring reusable cups.' What can you reasonably infer?
5A notice board reads: 'Library closed 2–4 p.m. for stock check. Return books at the desk before 1:45 p.m.' The main purpose is to:
6Read: 'The first train was late. The second was cancelled. By noon, passengers crowded the enquiry counter.' The tone is best described as:
7In 'Meera donated her old textbooks so younger students could study free of cost,' the phrase 'free of cost' most nearly means:
8Read: 'Scientists warn that coral reefs bleach when seas stay unusually warm for long periods. Local fishers then catch fewer fish near the reef.' Which is a valid cause–effect link in the text?
9Which question is best answered from an unseen passage’s last paragraph if that paragraph ends with a proposed solution?
10Read: 'Some apps track steps; others track sleep. The best health apps explain data in plain language so users can act on it.' What does the writer value most here?
About the PSEB Class 12 General English Exam
PSEB Senior Secondary General English (Compulsory, code 001) is the Class 12 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, grammar, writing (precis, letters, applications, headlines, e-mail), and translation between English and Hindi/Punjabi, based on PSEB-prescribed A Rainbow of English and Grammar & Composition materials. Pass rules are commonly reported as about 33% overall for the subject. 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, literature, and translation 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 Senior Secondary General English (Compulsory, subject code 001) is assessed at Class 12 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 Unseen passages for reading skills; Textbook A Rainbow of English — Section A intensive prose (Hassan's Attendance Problem — Sudha Murthy; The March King — Katherine Little Bakeless; Thinking Out of the Box: Lateral Thinking; On Saying Please — A. G. Gardiner; The Story of My Life — Helen Keller; Two Gentlemen of Verona — A. J. Cronin; In Celebration of Being Alive — Dr. Christian Barnard; Ghadari Babas in Kalapani Jail — Dr. Harish K. Puri); Section B poetry (Prayer of the Woods — Anonymous; On Friendship — Khalil Gibran; The Echoing Green — William Blake; Once upon a Time — Gabriel Okara; Father Returning Home — Dilip Chitre; The Road Not Taken — Robert Frost; On His Blindness — John Milton); Section C extensive study (The School for Sympathy — E. V. Lucas; A Chameleon — Anton Chekhov; Bholi — K. A. Abbas; The Gold Frame — R. K. Luxman/Laxman; The Barber's Trade Union — Mulk Raj Anand; The Bull beneath the Earth — K. S. Virk); Grammar (determiners; non-finites — infinitives, gerunds, participles; transformation of sentences; voice; narration); Composition (precis; official/business/to-editor letters; applications; explaining newspaper headlines; e-mail); and Translation English ↔ Hindi/Punjabi (Art of Translation chapter in English Grammar and Composition for XI and XII). 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 (General English theory paper; confirm year’s datesheet)
Passing Score
About 33% aggregate (theory + INA) — confirm the current PSEB scheme of studies / result circular for exact minimums.
Exam / Certification Fees
As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Senior Secondary 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, vocabulary in context, cause–effect, purpose, and author stance for unseen-style comprehension.
Grammar — Determiners & Non-finites
Quantifiers/determiners and infinitives, gerunds, and participles at Class 12 level.
Grammar — Transformation
Negative, interrogative, comparative, simple/complex, and exclamatory transformations.
Grammar — Voice & Narration
Active/passive conversion and direct/indirect speech including questions, imperatives, and exclamations.
Writing Concepts
Precis, letter, application, headline explanation, and e-mail format/rubric judgement (conceptual MCQs only).
Translation Concepts
English ↔ Hindi/Punjabi translation priorities and common transfer errors (not full bilingual production tasks).
Literature — Intensive Prose
Theme, character, and fact recognition from the eight prescribed intensive prose lessons.
Literature — Poetry
Theme and recognition from the seven prescribed poems.
Literature — Extensive Study
Plot and theme from the six prescribed extensive-study lessons.
Preparing for the PSEB Class 12 General English Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: About 33% aggregate (theory + INA) — confirm the current PSEB scheme of studies / result circular for exact minimums.
- Assessment: PSEB Senior Secondary General English (Compulsory, subject code 001) is assessed at Class 12 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 Unseen passages for reading skills; Textbook A Rainbow of English — Section A intensive prose (Hassan's Attendance Problem — Sudha Murthy; The March King — Katherine Little Bakeless; Thinking Out of the Box: Lateral Thinking; On Saying Please — A. G. Gardiner; The Story of My Life — Helen Keller; Two Gentlemen of Verona — A. J. Cronin; In Celebration of Being Alive — Dr. Christian Barnard; Ghadari Babas in Kalapani Jail — Dr. Harish K. Puri); Section B poetry (Prayer of the Woods — Anonymous; On Friendship — Khalil Gibran; The Echoing Green — William Blake; Once upon a Time — Gabriel Okara; Father Returning Home — Dilip Chitre; The Road Not Taken — Robert Frost; On His Blindness — John Milton); Section C extensive study (The School for Sympathy — E. V. Lucas; A Chameleon — Anton Chekhov; Bholi — K. A. Abbas; The Gold Frame — R. K. Luxman/Laxman; The Barber's Trade Union — Mulk Raj Anand; The Bull beneath the Earth — K. S. Virk); Grammar (determiners; non-finites — infinitives, gerunds, participles; transformation of sentences; voice; narration); Composition (precis; official/business/to-editor letters; applications; explaining newspaper headlines; e-mail); and Translation English ↔ Hindi/Punjabi (Art of Translation chapter in English Grammar and Composition for XI and XII). 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 (General English theory paper; confirm year’s datesheet)
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Senior Secondary candidates (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources
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PSEB Class 12 General English: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the official PSEB Class 12 General English exam only multiple choice?
No. PSEB Class 12 General English (subject code 001, compulsory) is a mixed theory paper for 80 marks (plus 20 INA for 100 total). It includes reading, writing composition, grammar, translation, and literature short/long answers. 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 001?
001 is the PSEB subject code used for General English (Compulsory) in Class 12 scheme-of-studies materials. Confirm the current year’s subject-code listing on pseb.ac.in.
How are marks divided for PSEB Class 12 General 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.
What is the passing score for PSEB Class 12 General English?
Commonly about 33% in aggregate for the subject (theory + INA). Always verify the exact percentage and wording in the current PSEB circular.
Which textbooks should I revise?
Prescribed Class 12 materials published by PSEB: A Rainbow of English for Class 12 (intensive prose, poetry, extensive study) and English Grammar and Composition for XI and XII (including The Art of Translation). Confirm the current prescribed list for your academic year.
Does this bank replace writing, literature long answers, and translation?
No. MCQs check grammar, reading strategies, literary recognition, writing concepts, and translation judgement quickly. Official theory still requires full handwritten precis/letters/applications/e-mails, literature explanations, and English ↔ Hindi/Punjabi 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 12 General English syllabus PDF for the academic session (for example the 2025-26 General English syllabus on static.pseb.ac.in).