PECTAA · Punjab boards
9th Class English Pairing Scheme 2027
The official paper pattern for 9th class English in the 2027 Punjab board exams: which chapters each question is drawn from, how many to attempt, and the marks and time for each part.
Before you plan by chapter, check what is removed: 9th class English smart syllabus 2027 →
Paper pattern
- Total marks
- 75
- Time
- 2:30 hours
- Objective
- 19 marks
- 20 minutes
- Subjective
- 56 marks
- 2:10 hours
Objective part
Q-1 (a): Choose the correct form of verb and fill up the bubbles.
1 × 5 = 5Attempt: all
- English Grammar and Composition 9-105 MCQs
Q-1 is 19 MCQs (1 × 19 = 19) from the entire textbook of English-9 except units 5, 8 & 10, and English Grammar & Composition 9-10.
Q-1 (b): Choose the word with correct spellings and fill up the bubbles.
1 × 4 = 4Attempt: all
- Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 + Review-I (except unit 5 questions)2 MCQs
- Units 7, 9, 11 + Review-II (except units 8 & 10 questions)2 MCQs
Q-1 (c): Choose the correct meanings of underlined word and fill up the bubble.
1 × 5 = 5Attempt: all
- Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 + Review-I (except unit 5 questions)2 MCQs
- Units 7, 9, 11 + Review-II (except units 8 & 10 questions)3 MCQs
Q-1 (d): Choose the correct option according to the grammar and fill up the bubbles.
1 × 5 = 5Attempt: all
- Entire textbook of English-9 except units 5, 8 & 10 + English Grammar and Composition 9-105 MCQs
Subjective part
Q-2 Part A: Short answer questions from the exercises of the textbook
2 × 3 = 6Attempt: 3 out of 5
- Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 + Review-I (except unit 5 questions)3 questions
- Units 7, 9 + Review-II (except units 8 & 10 questions as well as except play's portion)(Revised)2 questions
Q-2 Part B: Short answer questions on the play
4 × 1 = 4Attempt: 1 out of 2
- Unit 11: The Dear Departed (Play) + Review-II play's portion only2 questions
Q-3: Translate any two of the following paragraphs into Urdu / Re-write into simple English.Revised
4 × 2 = 8Attempt: 2 out of 3
- Units 1, 2, 4, 6(Revised)2 paragraphs
- Unit 9(Revised)1 paragraph
No paragraph is set from units 3, 7 or 11. "2 out of 3" is derived from the paragraph counts (2 + 1).
Q-4: Write down the summary of the poem OR explain the stanza with reference to the context.
5Attempt: 1 out of 2
- Poems of the textbook1 summary + 1 stanza
Summary from one poem and the stanza from the other one. Attempt is derived from the printed OR.
Q-5: Use any five out of eight words / phrases / idioms in your sentences.
1 × 5 = 5Attempt: 5 out of 8
- Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 + Review-I (except unit 5 questions)3 words / phrases / idioms
- Units 7, 9, 11 + Review-II (except units 8 & 10 questions)5 words / phrases / idioms
Q-6: Write a letter or a story or a dialogue.
8- English Grammar and Composition 9-10
Q-7: Read the passage and answer the questions at the end.
2 × 5 = 10Attempt: all
- English Grammar and Composition 9-101 passage
"all" is derived from the marks (5 questions × 2 = 10); the PDF prints no choice.
Q-8: Translate any five sentences into English.
1 × 5 = 5Attempt: any 5
- English Grammar and Composition 9-10
OR, exclusively for candidates whose medium of examination is English: write a paragraph of ten (10) sentences on a given topic (from English Grammar and Composition 9-10). The PDF does not print how many sentences are given for translation.
Q-9: Change the voice.
1 × 5 = 5- English Grammar and Composition 9-105 sentences
5 sentences is derived from the marks (1 × 5); the PDF prints no choice.
Official source
- Issued by
- PECTAA (Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training & Assessment Authority)
- Notification
- PECTAA/C&C Unit/2026/1238
- Dated
- 6 November 2026
- Session
- 2026-27
- Applies to
- BISE Annual Examination 2027, all Punjab boards
Frequently asked questions
How many marks is the 9th class English paper?
75 marks in 2:30 hours: objective 19 (20 minutes), subjective 56 (2:10 hours).
How are the English MCQs distributed?
1 × 5 = 5 marks. English Grammar and Composition 9-10: 5 MCQs.
Does the pairing scheme include the deleted (smart syllabus) topics?
No. Questions are set from the textbook other than the topics and questions removed in the smart syllabus, which we list on the matching smart syllabus page.