Create CBSE Class 12 English Question Paper
CBSE Class 12 English question paper generator with answer key - 2026-27
Build a CBSE Class 12 English paper chapter by chapter - Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary and Writing Skills and more - with exact marks, the difficulty you want and a full answer key.
- 5Chapters
- 50Topics
- 1,050Approved questions
CBSE Class 12 English Chapters and Topics
Every chapter of the Class 12 English syllabus with its topics and the number of approved questions. Start a chapter test straight from any chapter.
- 1
Reading Comprehension
10 topics · 210 questions
Topics: Main Idea, Supporting Details, Inference, Vocabulary in Context, Author's Purpose, Sequence of Events, Cause and Effect, Fact and Opinion, Summarising and Reading Strategies.
- 2
Grammar
10 topics · 210 questions
Topics: Parts of Speech, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Tenses and Subject-Verb Agreement.
- 3
Vocabulary
10 topics · 210 questions
Topics: Synonyms, Antonyms, Homophones, Prefixes, Suffixes, Word Families, Context Clues, Idioms, Phrases and Dictionary Skills.
- 4
Writing Skills
10 topics · 210 questions
Topics: Paragraph Writing, Story Writing, Letter Writing, Email Writing, Notice Writing, Essay Writing, Dialogue Writing, Report Writing, Descriptive Writing and Editing and Proofreading.
- 5
Literature
10 topics · 210 questions
Topics: Characters, Setting, Theme, Plot, Poetry, Figures of Speech, Tone and Mood, Moral and Message, Literary Devices and Critical Response.
What a Good Class 12 English Paper Should Test
English in the senior secondary classes - a guide for CBSE teachers
Senior secondary English expects mature reading and writing. Papers test comprehension of unseen texts, grammar in use, and understanding of the prescribed texts.
Short answers that ask students to interpret, compare or give their view test real understanding rather than memorised notes.
Checklist for your Class 12 English paper
- Use questions that ask for interpretation
- Test grammar through editing and usage
- Encourage concise, well-argued answers
- Practise full papers before final exams
About CBSE Class 12 English Question Papers
A good CBSE Class 12 English question paper tests reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary and writing - knowing the language as well as the texts. It should cover the chapters taught evenly and give each section marks that match the effort its answers need.
Class 12 is the year of the CBSE Class 12 board examination, so English papers move from chapter tests early in the year to full-syllabus practice papers before pre-board examinations. Teachers set these papers for periodic tests, half-yearly and annual examinations, following NCERT textbooks.
ExamBee builds CBSE Class 12 English papers from 1,050 approved questions filed chapter by chapter - Reading Comprehension alone has 210. Pick the chapters, set the marks and difficulty, and the paper arrives with its answer key, ready to print with your school's name and logo.
Example CBSE Class 12 English Paper Blueprints
Ways to split the marks using the question types available for Class 12 English. Change any row in the generator - the sections always add up to your total.
Unit test - 25 marks
- Multiple Choice (MCQ)4 × 1 = 4
- Fill in the Blanks5 × 1 = 5
- True / False4 × 1 = 4
- Short Answer6 × 2 = 12
Term exam - 50 marks
- Multiple Choice (MCQ)9 × 1 = 9
- Fill in the Blanks9 × 1 = 9
- True / False8 × 1 = 8
- Short Answer12 × 2 = 24
Final / board practice - 80 marks
- Multiple Choice (MCQ)13 × 1 = 13
- Fill in the Blanks14 × 1 = 14
- True / False13 × 1 = 13
- Short Answer20 × 2 = 40
How to Create a CBSE Class 12 English Question Paper
- 1Open the generator - CBSE, Class 12 and English are already selected.
- 2Tick the chapters or topics to cover - one chapter for a quick test, all of them for a final exam.
- 3Set the total marks, the questions of each type and the difficulty.
- 4Add your school's name and logo and choose a paper design.
- 5Generate, swap or edit any question, then download the paper and its answer key.
Tips for a Good Class 12 English Paper
- Balance grammar and vocabulary questions with short written answers that test expression.
- Follow the chapter order of NCERT textbooks so the paper matches what has been taught.
- Move from chapter tests to full-syllabus papers as the board exam gets closer.
- Use Mixed or Hard difficulty for pre-board practice.
- Share the answer key after the test so students can check their own work.
CBSE Class 12 English Question Paper - FAQs
How do I create a CBSE Class 12 English question paper?
Open the generator with CBSE Class 12 English selected, tick the chapters you want, set the marks and question types, and generate. You get the complete paper and its answer key in a few minutes - free, and no sign-up is needed to create it.
Which chapters does the CBSE Class 12 English question paper generator cover?
All 5 chapters of the Class 12 English syllabus (2026-27): Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing Skills and Literature, broken into 50 topics.
How many CBSE Class 12 English questions are there?
1,050 approved questions - 200 Fill in the Blanks, 400 Multiple Choice (MCQ), 250 Short Answer and 200 True / False. Every question is filed under its chapter, so a paper only uses the chapters you pick.
Can I make a Class 12 English test on one chapter?
Yes. Tick a single chapter - for example Reading Comprehension - and set a small total such as 20 marks. Use the "Create test" link next to any chapter on this page to start with it already selected.
Does the CBSE Class 12 English paper come with an answer key?
Yes. Correct options are marked for objective questions and model answers are given for written ones. Download it as a separate PDF to keep with you.
Are there CBSE Class 12 English sample question papers?
CBSE Class 12 English sample papers are on their way. Until then, create your own CBSE Class 12 English paper with an answer key in minutes.
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