CBSE Class 8 English — Important Questions 2026
Most important questions for CBSE Class 8 English board exam 2026. Chapter-wise questions with marking scheme and expected topics.
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This page covers the most important questions for CBSE Class 8 English board exam 2026, based on previous year question papers and expected topics. Focus on these for maximum marks.
How to Use Important Questions
- Start with high-weightage chapters — focus on chapters that carry the most marks in the exam.
- Practice writing answers — don't just read; write out answers within the time limit to build speed.
- Cross-reference with syllabus — ensure every chapter is covered by checking the syllabus page.
- Revise with notes — after practising, use revision notes for quick recap before the exam.
Chapter-Wise Important Questions — 15 Chapters
Focus on high-weightage chapters first. Each chapter below lists the types of questions frequently asked in CBSE board exams.
The Wit that Won Hearts
82 questionsWhat did Rama claim about his paddy seeds?
What did the king think of Rama's claim about the paddy seeds?
Which feeling best describes the queen after the quarrel?
What type of poet was Tenali Ramakrishna in the king's court?
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A Tale of Valour : Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam
68 questionsWhere was Major Somnath Sharma born?
Which family member inspired young Somnath Sharma with tales of the Mahabharata?
Which military award is the highest gallantry award in India?
Which award was Major Somnath Sharma originally recommended for in the citation signed by Lt. Col. M.N. Khanna?
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The Case of the Fifth Word
79 questionsWho usually calls Leroy by his real name?
What kind of relationship helps Chief Brown solve cases?
What happened to Tim Nolan before the dinner-table conversation?
What event happened five years before Nolan's death?
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Where can I find CBSE Class 8 English Important Questions?
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Is CBSE Class 8 English easy to score in?
English is one of the scoring subjects in CBSE Class 8 if prepared well. Focus on understanding concepts, practising problems regularly, and revising key formulas. Most students who follow a structured study plan score above 80%.
How to prepare for CBSE Class 8 English board exam?
Start by understanding the complete syllabus. Then focus on important questions from each chapter. Use revision notes for quick review before exams. Follow a study plan that covers all chapters with dedicated revision time.
How many questions come from each chapter in CBSE Class 8 English?
The question paper distribution varies each year, but certain chapters consistently carry more marks. Check the marks distribution section above for chapter-wise weightage based on previous year patterns.
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The Wit that Won Hearts
A Tale of Valour : Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam
The Case of the Fifth Word
The Cherry Tree
Feathered Friend
A Concrete Example
Somebody's Mother
The Magic Brush of Dreams
Harvest Hymn
Magnifying Glass
Wisdom Paves the Way
Verghese Kurien-I Too Had A Dream
Spectacular Wonders
Waiting for the Rain
Bibha Chowdhuri : The Beam of Light that Lit the Path for Women in Indian Science
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