This is the official 2025 English pairing scheme for 2nd Year (Class 12), covering all Punjab Boards and Azad Kashmir (AJK). It sets out the exact question pattern for the compulsory English paper, including the marks for MCQs, short questions, and subjective parts, straight from the official syllabus.
English is a compulsory subject for every 2nd Year student, whether in Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, ICS, or Commerce. Knowing the pairing scheme before board exams helps you plan your revision — you know exactly how many short questions to prepare from Book II and Goodbye Mr. Chips, and where the bigger marks (Essay, Translation) are coming from.
Quick Facts
- Class: 2nd Year / 12th Class
- Subject: English
- Year: 2025
- Boards: All Punjab Boards + Azad Kashmir (AJK)
- Total Marks: 100 (MCQs 20 + Subjective 80)
- Format: PDF
Exam Pattern Breakdown
MCQs — 20 Marks (Question 1)
| Book | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Book II | 3 synonyms from Prose + 3 synonyms from Heroes chapters. | 6 |
| Goodbye Mr. Chips | 4 synonyms from the novel. | 4 |
| Grammar | Prepositions — 5 MCQs. | 5 |
| Grammar | Correct sentences (Parts of Speech) — 5 MCQs. | 5 |
All 20 marks are objective-type, one correct option each.
Subjective — 80 Marks
| Q# | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Q.2 | Book II (Prose) — attempt any 6 out of 9 short questions (2 marks each). | 12 |
| Q.3 | Book II (Heroes) — attempt any 6 out of 8 short questions (2 marks each). | 12 |
| Q.4 | Goodbye Mr. Chips — attempt any 8 out of 12 short questions (2 marks each). | 16 |
| Q.5 | Write an Essay on any one topic out of the 4 given topics. | 15 |
| Q.6 | Use any 5 idioms or phrases in sentences out of 8 given. | 10 |
| Q.7 | Translate the given Urdu paragraph into English. English-medium candidates will write a paragraph in English on the given topic instead. | 15 |
Attempt every subjective question listed above; choice only applies within the sub-parts noted.
Important Things to Know
- Book II (Prose and Heroes) carries the biggest share of short questions — prepare both sections fully.
- Goodbye Mr. Chips has the largest attempt requirement (8 out of 12 short questions) — don’t skip any chapter.
- The Essay question is worth 15 marks alone — practise writing full essays on common topics, not just outlines.
- Q.7 differs by medium: Urdu-medium students translate a paragraph into English, while English-medium students write a paragraph on the given topic instead.
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Who Should Use This Pairing Scheme
This pairing scheme is for all 2nd Year (12th Class) students under Punjab Boards and AJK, regardless of group — Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, ICS, or Commerce — since English is a compulsory paper for everyone. It is also useful as a quick revision reference before entry tests, where English comprehension and grammar questions often repeat similar patterns.
Applicable Boards
This pairing scheme applies directly to all Punjab Boards — Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan — as well as Azad Kashmir (AJK), which follows the same Punjab textbook and exam pattern.
FAQs
Is this pairing scheme for 2nd Year (12th Class) students?
Yes, this pairing scheme is specifically for 2nd Year / 12th Class English, covering all Punjab Boards and AJK for the 2025 exams.
Can other students use this pairing scheme?
It is designed for 2nd Year students, but 1st Year students can refer to it to understand how the paper pattern is structured across both years.
Is this the latest edition?
Yes, this is the updated 2025 pairing scheme as issued for Punjab Boards.
Does it include solved exercises?
No, this is a pairing scheme showing the exam paper pattern and marks distribution, not a solved guide or notes.
Note: pairing schemes are exam guidance, not a guaranteed paper pattern. Full details: freebooks.pk/disclaimer
Study Resources for English 2nd Year
Free exam-preparation resources for English 2nd Year from the Freebooks.pk Editorial Team — the free PDF textbook. Study online or download.