PECTAA Model Papers of Grade 8 English: Unit 5: Hazrat Umar (RA): Subjective B

Grade 8 English – Unit 5: Hazrat Umar (RA)

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)

"Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ) was the second Caliph of Islam. He was born at Makkah Mukarramah into a noble tribe called the Quraish. He received the title of 'Faruq' after he embraced Islam. He was one of the very few persons in Makkah Mukarramah who could read and write. He was a tall, strong, and brave man, known as a skilled wrestler, horse-rider, and swordsman. Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ) remained Caliph for ten and a half years. He conquered a vast empire and introduced a great system of administration. He introduced administrative courts to investigate complaints against state officials. He brought reforms in the army, police force, and tax system. Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ) gave great importance to justice... high and low, rich and poor were equal before the law. Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ) was kind to the poor and often spent sleepless nights roaming the streets in disguise to see the condition of his people. One night, he heard children crying... Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ) immediately helped the widow with food, money, and clothing."

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

1. Which tribe did Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ) belong to?
2. What title did Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ) receive after embracing Islam?
3. What skills was Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ) known for?
4. For how long did Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ) remain Caliph?

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

1. What reforms did Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ) introduce?
2. How did Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ) administer justice?
3. Why did Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ) roam the streets at night?

Set 3: Attempt ONE question. (4 Marks)

1. What lesson can we learn from the incident of the widow and her children?
2. How can we apply the principles of justice of Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ) in our lives?

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

"hazrat umar was born in makkah mukarramah. He was belong to the quraish tribe. He receive the title of faruq after he embrace islam? He was one of the very few person who can read and write. He was a tall strong and brave man. He remain caliph for ten and a half year. He give great importance to justice. Rich and poor was equal before the law. He was kind to the poor and often spend sleepless nights roaming the streets. He help the widow with food money and clothing. We should follows the example of hazrat umar in our lifes."

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 two students discussing the qualities of Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ).

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 describing the life and qualities of Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ) and what you have learned from his life.

OR

B) Write a letter to your younger brother/sister advising him/her to follow the example of Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ) in being just and kind to others.

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

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

OR

B) Write a paragraph of ten sentences on 'Qualities of Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ) that I Admire'.

✅ Model Answers & Rubric Key

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Q. No	Expected Answer / Evaluation Criteria	Marks
Q.41 (Set 1)	1. Quraish. 2. Faruq. 3. Wrestler, horse-rider, swordsman, reading/writing. 4. Ten and a half years.	2 each
Q.41 (Set 2)	1. Admin courts, reforms in army/police/tax system. 2. High/low were equal before law; no sparing anyone. 3. To see the condition of his people.	3 each
Q.41 (Set 3)	(Open ended): We learn to care for the poor, fulfill responsibilities, and ensure justice for all.	4
Q.42 (Correction)	Key Corrections: - "hazrat umar... makkah" -> Capitalize names/places - "was belong" -> "belonged" - "receive... embrace" -> "received... embraced" - "?" -> "." - "person... can" -> "persons... could" - "tall strong" -> "tall, strong," - "remain... year" -> "remained... years" - "give" -> "gave" - "was equal" -> "were equal" - "spend" -> "spent" - "help... food money" -> "helped... food, money" - "follows... lifes" -> "follow... lives"	14
Q.43	Dialogue/Summary: Logic, Grammar, Key points (Justice, Reforms, Kindness).	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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