Create CBSE Class 9 English Language & Literature board-pattern question papers in seconds — fully aligned with the 2025-26 examination format. Every paper includes all 4 sections (Reading, Grammar, Writing & Literature), questions from Beehive and Moments, and detailed marking schemes with model answers.
Covers English Language & Literature (Code 184) — all 11 prose chapters, 10 poems from Beehive, and all 10 stories from Moments. Trusted by 5,000+ CBSE schools and English teachers across India.
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The CBSE Class 9 English Question Paper Generator by SchoolDeck is a free AI-powered tool that helps teachers, tutors, and students create board-pattern question papers for English Language & Literature (Code 184) within minutes.
Whether you need a full annual exam paper, a chapter-wise unit test on specific Beehive or Moments stories, a half-yearly examination paper, or quick grammar and writing worksheets — this generator produces professionally formatted papers that exactly match the CBSE 2025-26 examination blueprint, complete with all four sections: Reading, Grammar, Writing, and Literature.
Every generated paper comes with detailed model answers and step-wise marking schemes, making it ideal for both practice and formal assessment. Teachers save 3–4 hours per paper, while students get unlimited practice with board-standard questions and detailed solutions to improve their scores.
Official 80-Mark Theory Paper Blueprint — Section-Wise Weightage
| Section | Section Name | Key Components | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Reading Skills | Two Unseen Passages (Factual & Literary/Discursive) — MCQs, Inference, Vocabulary, Short Answer Questions | 20 |
| B | Grammar | Gap Filling, Sentence Reordering, Editing/Error Correction — Tenses, Modals, Reported Speech, Determiners, Subject-Verb Agreement | 10 |
| C | Writing Skills | Formal/Informal Letter (5 marks), Descriptive/Analytical Paragraph (5 marks), Story Writing or Diary Entry (10 marks) | 20 |
| D | Literature — Beehive & Moments | MCQs on Extracts (Prose & Poetry), Short Answer Questions from Beehive & Moments, Long Answer Questions | 30 |
| Total Theory Examination | 80 | ||
| Internal Assessment | 20 | ||
| Grand Total | 100 | ||
Source: CBSE Academic Session 2025-26 Curriculum for English Language & Literature (Code 184). Literature carries the highest weightage of 30 marks (37.5%) in the theory paper.
The SchoolDeck generator precisely follows this 4-section structure in every paper
Two unseen passages of approximately 300–400 words each, for 10 marks each.
Grammar tasks in objective and short-answer format, testing accuracy of language usage.
Three writing tasks testing formal communication, descriptive writing, and creative expression.
Questions based on NCERT textbooks Beehive and Moments, covering prose, poetry, and supplementary reader.
| Section | Focus Area | Total Marks | Internal Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| A — Reading | 2 Unseen Passages | 20 | No |
| B — Grammar | Gap Fill, Reorder, Edit | 10 | No |
| C — Writing | Letter, Paragraph, Story/Diary | 20 | Yes |
| D — Literature | Beehive & Moments | 30 | Yes |
| Grand Total — Theory | 80 Marks | — | |
4 simple steps — no sign-up needed to get started
Choose CBSE → Class 9 → English Language & Literature (Code 184). The tool auto-loads the official 2025-26 syllabus, Beehive and Moments chapter list, and the correct blueprint.
Select full syllabus for a complete paper, or choose specific chapters (e.g., only Moments stories for a supplementary reader test). Set difficulty as Easy, Medium, Hard, or Mixed.
Select Board Exam Pattern (full 80 marks), Unit Test, Half Yearly, Periodic Test, or Chapter Worksheet. The AI automatically applies the correct section structure and marks allocation.
Click Generate. Review the question paper and marking scheme on screen. Download as PDF or DOCX — with or without the answer key. Add your school name and logo before printing.
Our question bank covers every chapter from Beehive (Prose & Poetry) and Moments (Supplementary Reader)
Built specifically for the four-section complexity of CBSE English Language & Literature
Our AI generates original, never-before-seen reading comprehension passages at the right difficulty level — factual, literary, and discursive — so students get genuine practice rather than recycled passages.
Generates varied letter-writing scenarios, paragraph topics, story outlines, and diary situations — aligned with CBSE writing assessment criteria, with detailed model answers and format checklists.
Carefully selected passages and stanzas from Beehive prose and poetry with 4–5 MCQs each, testing comprehension, literary devices, tone, mood, and character. Aligned to CBSE extract question standards.
Every paper automatically maintains the correct marks split: 20 (Reading) + 10 (Grammar) + 20 (Writing) + 30 (Literature) = 80 marks. No manual calculation or blueprint checking required.
Every writing task comes with a detailed model answer and CBSE-style marking rubric — covering content, organization, expression, and accuracy. Ideal for consistent evaluation across multiple evaluators.
Generate Set A/B/C/D with different questions but identical difficulty and blueprint — perfect for preventing malpractice in multi-section examinations or generating separate papers for parallel classes.
Download the question paper and answer key separately. Editable DOCX format lets you customize instructions, add your school logo, and make last-minute changes before printing.
Annual Board Pattern (80 marks), Pre-Board, Half Yearly, Quarterly, Periodic Test (20–40 marks), Chapter Test, and Grammar/Writing-only Worksheets — all with the correct structure.
Save 3–4 hours per paper. Generate unit tests for Beehive chapters, half-yearly papers, and pre-board mocks in minutes. Spend more time on teaching, less on paper-setting.
Create standardized, audit-ready papers across all Class 9 sections with consistent difficulty. Instantly generate multiple sets (A/B/C/D) with different questions but identical blueprints.
Practice with unlimited board-pattern mock papers. Understand the exact format, question types, and marking criteria. Use model answers to improve Writing and Literature responses.
SchoolDeck also supports preparation and documentation for the 20-mark internal evaluation component of Class 9 English:
10 Marks — Best marks of the Periodic Written Tests conducted during the academic session
5 Marks — Portfolio, Speaking & Listening activities, Subject Enrichment activity
5 Marks — Regularity, neatness, and completion of classwork and homework notebooks
The Writing Skills section (Section C, 20 marks) is often the area where students lose the most marks due to format errors and lack of practice. The SchoolDeck generator creates targeted writing prompts for each writing format with detailed model answers and CBSE-aligned marking rubrics.
Here's what each writing task in Class 9 English assesses:
The SchoolDeck generator creates fresh, context-rich prompts for each of these formats — never recycling the same scenario — and provides sample answers that teachers can use directly as model answers for classroom discussion.
Everything you need to know about generating CBSE Class 9 English question papers
The CBSE Class 9 English Language & Literature (Code 184) theory paper carries 80 marks across 4 sections: Section A — Reading Skills (20 marks), Section B — Grammar (10 marks), Section C — Writing Skills (20 marks), and Section D — Literature from Beehive & Moments (30 marks — the highest weightage). Internal Assessment carries an additional 20 marks, making the grand total 100.
The CBSE Class 9 English syllabus covers three NCERT books: Beehive (Main Reader — 11 Prose chapters and 10 Poems), Moments (Supplementary Reader — 10 stories), and Words and Expressions I (for Grammar and Writing skill-building activities). Our generator covers all chapters from all three books.
Section A (Reading Skills) contains two unseen passages of 10 marks each (total 20 marks). Passage 1 is typically factual or descriptive in nature, while Passage 2 is literary or discursive. Each passage carries MCQs testing literal comprehension, inference, and vocabulary, plus short answer questions.
Section D (Literature, 30 marks) includes: Extract-Based MCQs from Prose (5 marks), Extract-Based MCQs from Poetry (5 marks), Short Answer Questions (3 marks each, 4 questions = 12 marks) from Beehive and Moments, and Long Answer Questions (4 marks each, 2 questions = 8 marks) requiring character analysis and theme discussion.
Yes. You can select individual chapters from Beehive (prose or poetry) and Moments to create targeted chapter tests, unit tests, or revision sheets. For example, you can generate a paper covering only "The Road Not Taken" and "Wind" from poetry, or a Moments-only supplementary test. The AI auto-adjusts question distribution based on your selection.
Section B (Grammar, 10 marks) covers: Tenses (all forms), Modals (can, could, should, would, may, might, must), Subject-Verb Agreement, Reported Speech (statements, questions, commands, requests), Determiners (articles, demonstratives, quantifiers), Gap Filling, Sentence Reordering, and Editing/Error Correction tasks.
Yes, SchoolDeck offers a free tier that lets teachers and students generate CBSE Class 9 English question papers with model answers and marking schemes. Premium plans unlock unlimited generation, custom school branding and watermarking, bulk generation of multiple sets, and priority support.
Yes. The generator supports multiple exam formats: Full Annual Exam Pattern (80 marks), Pre-Board, Half Yearly (covering the first-half syllabus), Quarterly, Periodic Tests (20–40 marks), and Chapter-wise Worksheets. Each format automatically applies the correct section structure and proportional marks allocation.
Yes. Every generated paper includes a complete answer key and marking scheme. For objective questions, the correct answers are provided. For writing tasks, a detailed model answer with CBSE-style marking rubric (covering format, content, expression, and accuracy) is included. For literature questions, value points and suggested answers are provided.
Yes. Papers are available for download in both PDF and editable DOCX formats. The DOCX format allows you to customize the paper — add your school name, logo, exam date, student instructions, or make any last-minute edits — before printing and distributing to students.
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