PECTAA Model Papers of Grade 8 English: Unit 6 - Sports and Sportsmanship: Objective B

Grade 8 English – Unit 6: Sports and Sportsmanship

Part-B (Subjective) • Model Paper 2 • Examination 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 (In Capital Letters): _________________________________	Roll Number: ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___
Signature of Dy. Superintendent (CNIC): __________________________

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. [cite_start]Read all questions carefully and answer correctly. [cite: 177]
2. A question may consist of one or more parts. [cite_start]Attempt as directed. [cite: 178]
3. Use black or blue ink. [cite_start]Lead pencils are strictly not allowed. [cite: 179]

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SECTION 1: SHORT RESPONSE QUESTIONS (30 Marks | Time: 45 Mins) [cite: 180]

Q.41: Read the paragraph carefully and answer the questions. (Marks: 16) [cite_start][cite: 182]

Pakistan is a culture-rich country with deep-rooted sporting traditions. [cite_start]Hockey is the national game of Pakistan and is played throughout the country. [cite: 183] [cite_start]In the history of Pakistan, hockey is as old as that of the country itself. [cite: 184] [cite_start]Pakistan recorded extraordinary conquests between 1956 and 1986, which are still unmatched. [cite: 185] [cite_start]During this period, Pakistan won the Olympics and World Cup crowns three times. [cite: 186] Cricket is the most significant sport for Pakistanis. [cite_start]It is not only a sport but also an emotion. [cite: 188] Pakistani women are also making remarkable progress in sports. [cite_start]Sana Mir represented Pakistan as captain of the Women's cricket team... [cite: 191] [cite_start]In hockey, Rushna Khan is a goal keeper... [cite: 192]

Set 1: Attempt any THREE questions. (Marks: 6) [cite_start][cite: 194]

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1. What is the national game of Pakistan? [cite: 195]
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2. When did Pakistan record extraordinary conquests in hockey? [cite: 196]
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3. How many times did Pakistan win the Asian Games in hockey? [cite: 197]
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4. When did Pakistan win the Cricket World Cup for the first time? [cite: 198]

Set 2: Attempt any TWO questions. (Marks: 6) [cite_start][cite: 199]

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1. Why is cricket called an emotion for Pakistanis? [cite: 200]
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2. What achievements did Sana Mir accomplish in cricket? [cite: 201]
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3. Who was Rushna Khan and what was her achievement? [cite: 202]

Set 3: Attempt ONE question. (Marks: 4) [cite_start][cite: 203]

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1. How do sports contribute to the development of young people? [cite: 204]
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2. Why is it important for a country to excel in international sports? [cite: 205]

Q.42: Rewrite the paragraph after correcting mistakes in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. (Marks: 14) [cite_start][cite: 207]

Last sunday, our school organised a sport event in the main ground. Many student participated in different game like cricket, football and badminton. Me and my friend join the cricket match. Our team play very good and we win the match? The principle give us medal and said, "you all has did a great job." Everyone was very happy. Sports teaches us about teamwork, discipline, and the important of never give up. [cite_start]We all promise to practice regular and represent our school in future tournaments. [cite: 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213]

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SECTION 2: CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE QUESTIONS (30 Marks | Time: 1 Hour 15 Mins) [cite: 215]

[cite_start]Q.43: Attempt EITHER Part A OR Part B. (Marks: 10) [cite: 216, 218] [cite_start]

A) Write a dialogue of ten lines between a coach and a student about the importance of sportsmanship. [cite: 216]

OR

B) Read the paragraph provided about the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). [cite_start]Summarize 1/3 of the paragraph, covering all key ideas. [cite: 219, 221]

[cite_start]Q.44: Attempt EITHER Part A OR Part B. (Marks: 10) [cite: 233, 236] [cite_start]

A) Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about a recent sports tournament your team participated in. [cite: 234]

OR

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B) Write a letter to the Principal requesting permission to participate in the athletics event for the upcoming sports day. [cite: 237]

[cite_start]Q.45: Attempt EITHER Part A OR Part B. (Marks: 10) [cite: 240, 242] [cite_start]

A) Write a paragraph of ten sentences on 'Role of Sports in Character Building'. [cite: 240]

OR

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B) Write a paragraph of ten sentences on 'My Favorite Sport and Why I Love It'. [cite: 243]

✅ ANSWER KEY & GRADING RUBRIC

Q. No	Guideline / Key Answers	Marks
Q.41 (S1)	1. Hockey. 2. 1956-1986. 3. Six times. 4. [cite_start]1992. [cite: 183, 185, 187, 190]	6
Q.42	Corrections: Sunday (Cap), sports, students, games, My friend and I joined, played well, won the match (.), Principal gave, "You all have done...", importance, never giving up, regularly.	14
Q.43-45	Evaluated based on: Relevance (4), Grammar/Spelling (3), Structure/Punctuation (3).	30