PECTAA Model Papers of Grade 8 English: Unit 1 - Tolerance of The Rasoolullah (SAW): Subjective B

Grade 8 English – Unit 1: Tolerance

Part-B (Subjective) • Model Paper & Answer Key 2026

PUNJAB EDUCATION, CURRICULUM, TRAINING & ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY

EXAMINATION 2026, GRADE - 8

ENGLISH PART – B (Subjective Type)

Part-A: 40 Marks | Part-B: 60 Marks | Total: 100 Marks

Student Name (Capital Letters): _________________________________	Roll Number: ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___
Signature of Dy. Superintendent: __________________________

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Read all questions carefully and answer correctly.
2. Use black or blue ink. Lead pencils are not allowed.
3. Total Time: 2 Hours (approx) | Total Marks: 60

SECTION 1: SHORT RESPONSE QUESTIONS (30 Marks)

Q.41: Read the paragraph carefully and answer the questions. (Marks: 16)

"The Rasoolullah (SAW) is a model of tolerance. He never wished ill for anyone. Hazrat Ayesha (RA) said that the Rasoolullah (SAW) never took revenge upon anyone. Abu Sufyan was the worst enemy of Islam before he became a Muslim. At the conquest of Makkah, the Rasoolullah (SAW) not only forgave him but also honoured him by declaring amnesty for those who took refuge in his house. When the Rasoolullah (SAW) went to Taif to preach Islam, the people there threw stones at him... The Angel of the Mountains offered to let the mountains fall on them. The Rasoolullah (SAW) said, 'No but I hope that Allah will let them beget children who will worship Allah Alone.' Hazrat Ans Bin Maalik (RA) said, 'I served the Rasoolullah (SAW) for 10 years. By Allah, he never objected to anything I said or did.'"

Set 1: Attempt any THREE questions. (2 x 3 = 6 Marks)

1. Who is the model of tolerance?
2. What did Hazrat Ayesha (RA) say about the Rasoolullah (SAW)?
3. Who was Abu Sufyan before becoming a Muslim?
4. Where did the Rasoolullah (SAW) go to preach Islam?

Set 2: Attempt any TWO questions. (3 x 2 = 6 Marks)

1. How did the people of Taif treat the Rasoolullah (SAW)?
2. What did the Angel of the Mountains offer to do?
3. How long did Hazrat Ans Bin Maalik (RA) serve the Rasoolullah (SAW)?

Set 3: Attempt ONE question. (4 Marks)

1. What can we learn from the tolerance of the Rasoolullah (SAW)?
2. How can practicing tolerance help solve problems in our society?

Q.42: Rewrite the following paragraph after correcting mistakes in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. (Marks: 14)

"Last week, my youngers brother and me was playing in the park. A boy come and snatched my brothers toy. My brother become very angry and want to fight with him? I tell my brother, 'we should show tolerance like the rasoolullah.' My brother forgive the boy and we all becomes friend. Tolerance are very important in our lifes. It help us to live peaceful with others. The rasoolullah was the best example of tolerence. He never take revenge on anyone. We should followed his teachings and practice tolerance in our daily life."

Write the Corrected Paragraph below:

SECTION 2: CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE QUESTIONS (30 Marks)

Q.43: Attempt EITHER Part A or Part B. (Marks: 10)

A) Write a dialogue of ten lines between a teacher and a student about the importance of showing tolerance in daily life.

OR

B) Read the paragraph provided in Q.41 again. Summarize it in your own words (approx. 1/3rd of original length). Include all key ideas.

Q.44: Attempt EITHER Part A or Part B. (Marks: 10)

A) Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about an incident where you showed tolerance and how it made you feel.

OR

B) Write a letter to your Principal describing a conflict between two students and suggesting how tolerance can help resolve such conflicts.

Q.45: Attempt EITHER Part A or Part B. (Marks: 10)

A) Write a paragraph of ten sentences on 'Tolerance in Islam'.

OR

B) Write a paragraph of ten sentences on 'How I Can Practice Tolerance in My Daily Life'.

✅ Model Answers & Rubric Key

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Q. No	Expected Answer / Evaluation Criteria	Marks
Q.41 (Set 1)	1. The Rasoolullah (SAW). 2. He never took revenge upon anyone. 3. He was the worst enemy of Islam. 4. Taif.	2 each
Q.41 (Set 2)	1. They threw stones at him. 2. Offered to let the mountains fall on the people. 3. 10 years.	3 each
Q.41 (Set 3)	(Open ended): We learn to bear hardships with patience, forgive enemies, and not take revenge. It brings peace to society.	4
Q.42 (Correction)	Key Corrections: - "youngers" -> "younger" - "me was" -> "I was" - "come" -> "came" - "brothers toy" -> "brother's toy" - "become... want" -> "became... wanted" - "?" -> "." - "rasoolullah" -> "Rasoolullah (SAW)" - "lifes" -> "lives", "peaceful" -> "peacefully" - "tolerence" -> "tolerance" - "take revenge" -> "took revenge" - "followed" -> "follow"	14
Q.43	Dialogue: Format, Relevance, Grammar, Flow (10 lines).	10
Q.44	Letter: Correct Format, Content clarity, Expression, Grammar.	10
Q.45	Paragraph: Topic Sentence, Supporting Details, Conclusion, Cohesion.	10

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