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CBSE Class 8 English

NCERT foundation practice — Class 8 English

45 min20 questions33% pass markIndia
Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

6 topics · 20 questions in the bank
Topic weights below mirror the real exam blueprint. To practise any single topic, use the Your study path panel on the right.
01Nouns Pronouns and Articles
20%4 questions
02Verbs and Tenses
20%4 questions
03Vocabulary and Word Meaning
20%4 questions
04Modals
15%3 questions
05Sentence Structure and Punctuation
15%3 questions
06Active and Passive Voice
10%2 questions
How to prepare

How to prepare for CBSE Class 8 English

01
Plan your study time
Budget roughly 6–8 weeks of regular revision for CBSE Class 8 English. Block fixed daily sessions rather than occasional long ones — spaced, consistent practice retains far better than cramming.
02
Start with the official material
Work from the official syllabus or study guide first so you know exactly what is in scope and how each area is weighted. The "Official source" block below links to the exam authority.
03
Build a practice cadence
Drill your weakest topics two to three times a week using focused practice, then sit one full, timed mock each week. Review every wrong answer immediately and write down the rule or concept you missed.
04
Watch the common pitfalls
Studying passively by re-reading instead of solving previous-year papers, and neglecting presentation/answer-structure that the marking scheme rewards.
05
The final 7 days
Stop learning new material and switch to consolidation: full timed mocks, a one-page sheet of high-frequency facts you keep slipping on, and a calm sleep schedule. Aim to be comfortably above the pass mark on mocks before test day.
06
Exam-day logistics
Reach the exam hall well before reporting time with your admit card and a transparent pouch of permitted stationery. Read the full paper in the reading time, attempt the questions you are surest of first, and keep a strict per-section time budget.
Official source
CBSE
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Frequently asked questions

Is the CBSE Class 8 English practice test free?

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How many questions are in the CBSE Class 8 English quiz?

Each CBSE Class 8 English attempt draws 20 questions and runs for about 45 minutes under realistic timed conditions.

Can I retake the CBSE Class 8 English test, and are the questions randomised?

Yes. Every attempt pulls a fresh, randomised set of questions, so you can't memorise your way through — you retake it until you genuinely know the material.

What score do I need to pass the CBSE Class 8 English?

The pass mark used in this simulation is 33%. AceMark scores every attempt instantly and shows which topics to review.