BISE Lahore 9th English 2026 paper with solved MCQs and answers
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BISE Lahore 9th English 2026 Paper – Solved MCQs

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The BISE Lahore 9th English 2026 paper included objective and subjective sections covering correct use of verbs, spellings, vocabulary, grammar, textbook questions, translation, poetry, comprehension and composition. This solved educational version organizes the available paper material in a clear 75-mark format and provides answers or guidance where appropriate.

Accuracy note: This is an independently prepared solved transcription for educational use, not a publication issued by BISE Lahore. Students should compare it with a clear original question-paper copy where available. Wording reconstructed from incomplete material may differ from the printed paper.

For broader preparation, students can also attempt the 9th English full-book paper and revise the important questions for 9th Class English.

BISE Lahore 9th English 2026 Paper Pattern

  • Total marks: 75
  • Objective section: 19 marks
  • Subjective section: 56 marks
  • Total time: 2 hours 30 minutes

The paper consists of a 19-mark objective section and a 56-mark subjective section, making a total of 75 marks.

Objective Section — 19 Marks

This section follows the relevant question types: correct use of verbs, spellings, vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure. Attempt all questions before opening the answer key.

Correct Use of Verbs

1. She _____ taking this medicine by the end of March.

  1. will stop
  2. will have stopped
  3. has stopped
  4. had stopped

2. They _____ hard at present.

  1. work
  2. worked
  3. are working
  4. were working

3. I _____ here for two hours.

  1. have been
  2. am
  3. was
  4. had

4. She _____ her homework when she gets back.

  1. did
  2. will do
  3. was doing
  4. has done

Correct Spellings

5. Choose the correctly spelled word.

  1. Martirdom
  2. Martyrdum
  3. Martyrdom
  4. Martyrdoom

6. Choose the correctly spelled word.

  1. Gratification
  2. Gratefication
  3. Gratifecation
  4. Gratificasion

7. Choose the correctly spelled word.

  1. Litrecy
  2. Literacy
  3. Literasy
  4. Litracy

8. Choose the correctly spelled word.

  1. Chause
  2. Chaose
  3. Kaos
  4. Chaos

Vocabulary

9. The word “elucidate” means:

  1. to explain clearly
  2. to make difficult
  3. to hide
  4. to shorten

10. The word “dilapidated” means:

  1. newly constructed
  2. brightly coloured
  3. in a state of disrepair
  4. perfectly clean

11. In the expression “those two impostors,” impostors means:

  1. heroes
  2. deceivers
  3. friends
  4. discoverers

12. A synonym of “eradicate” is:

  1. build
  2. protect
  3. eliminate
  4. create

13. “Bureaucratic” is most closely related to:

  1. official administrative procedures
  2. agricultural work
  3. poetic expression
  4. physical exercise

Grammar and Structure

14. “If you heat ice, it melts” is an example of:

  1. First conditional
  2. Second conditional
  3. Third conditional
  4. Zero conditional

15. In “Running every morning keeps him active,” the word “Running” is a:

  1. gerund
  2. conjunction
  3. preposition
  4. finite verb

16. In “We enjoyed ourselves at the party,” “ourselves” is a:

  1. relative pronoun
  2. possessive pronoun
  3. reflexive pronoun
  4. indefinite pronoun

17. Let us hope _____ the best.

  1. for
  2. with
  3. off
  4. at

18. “You are reading a book” is in the:

  1. Simple Present
  2. Present Continuous
  3. Past Continuous
  4. Future Perfect

19. In “The broken window needs repair,” “broken” functions as a:

  1. gerund
  2. participial adjective
  3. conjunction
  4. pronoun
Show Objective Answer Key and Explanations
Q Answer Reason
1 B “Will have stopped” shows completion before a future deadline.
2 C “At present” indicates an action happening now.
3 A “For two hours” connects a continuing state with the present.
4 B The main clause refers to a future action.
5 C — Martyrdom Correct spelling.
6 A — Gratification Correct spelling.
7 B — Literacy Correct spelling.
8 D — Chaos Correct spelling.
9 A Elucidate means to make something clear.
10 C Dilapidated describes something damaged through age or neglect.
11 B An impostor pretends to be someone or something else.
12 C Eradicate means eliminate or destroy completely.
13 A Bureaucratic relates to administration and official procedures.
14 D The zero conditional expresses a general result.
15 A “Running” acts as the subject and therefore functions as a gerund.
16 C “Ourselves” refers back to the subject “we.”
17 A The correct expression is “hope for the best.”
18 B Are + verb-ing forms the Present Continuous.
19 B “Broken” describes the noun “window.”

Subjective Section — 56 Marks

Prepare the following short questions, translation passages, poetry, vocabulary and composition tasks. Write concise textbook-based answers and observe the choice stated under each question.

Question 2(a): Short Questions

Answer any three:

  1. How had Taseer wasted his time before visiting his grandfather?
  2. How did Hazrat Asma (R.A.) demonstrate courage and resourcefulness during the migration?
  3. Why are soldiers regarded as national heroes? Mention the qualities they display.
  4. What guidance does the poem “If—” provide for facing difficult times?
  5. Why is STEM education important for innovation and national development?

Question 2(b): Drama

Answer any one:

  1. How do the characters in The Dear Departed display hypocrisy? Support your answer with relevant incidents.
  2. How does The Dear Departed criticize materialism and selfishness within family relationships?

Question 3: Translation or Simple English

Translate any two passages into Urdu, or rewrite them in simple English if that option is allowed in your prescribed pattern.

  1. The Arabs possessed remarkable memories and were an eloquent people. Their eloquence and memory found expression in their poetry. Every year, a fair was held at Ukaz for poetical competitions.
  2. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah believed in unity, faith and discipline. He encouraged citizens to work honestly and serve the country. His leadership inspired Muslims to continue their peaceful constitutional struggle with courage.
  3. Education enables people to make informed decisions and contribute positively to society. Scientific and technical learning can help young people solve practical problems and create useful innovations.

Question 4: Poetry

Write the summary of If— by Rudyard Kipling.

OR

Paraphrase the following lines with reference to the context:

For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.

Poetry preparation guidance

If— advises readers to remain patient, truthful, confident and balanced during success and failure. The quoted lines from Daffodils explain how the memory of the flowers returns to the poet in solitude and fills his heart with joy. Students should write in their own words and include the central idea.

Question 5: Words, Phrases and Idioms

Use any five in meaningful sentences:

formidable, prosperity, equip, stoop, knave, devoid, preservation, pensive

Show sample sentences
  1. The team faced a formidable opponent.
  2. Peace and education contribute to national prosperity.
  3. Schools should equip students with practical skills.
  4. We should never stoop to dishonest behaviour.
  5. The story exposes the tricks of a selfish knave.
  6. A life devoid of kindness becomes empty.
  7. Forest preservation is necessary for the environment.
  8. She became pensive after reading the letter.

Question 6: Composition

Attempt one:

  1. Write a letter to your sister thanking her for a gift.
  2. Write the story “The Tailor and the Elephant.”
  3. Write a dialogue between a brother and sister about the importance of time.

Question 7: Reading Comprehension — 10 Marks

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below:

On a hot summer day, a fox felt very thirsty. He went about in search of water but could find it nowhere. At last, he reached a well and peeped into it. Unfortunately, he slipped and fell into the well. A goat happened to pass by and looked into it. She said to the fox, “What are you doing here, uncle?” The cunning fox replied, “Dear niece, I am enjoying a swim down here. It is very pleasant. Come down and enjoy yourself too.” The goat was also thirsty, so she jumped into the well.

Answer the following questions:

  1. What happened to the thirsty fox?
  2. Who passed by the well just then?
  3. What did the goat do?
  4. What did the goat say to the fox?
  5. What did the fox say in reply?
Show solved comprehension answers
  1. The thirsty fox slipped and fell into the well.
  2. A goat passed by the well just then.
  3. The goat looked into the well and later jumped into it.
  4. She asked, “What are you doing here, uncle?”
  5. The fox replied that he was enjoying a pleasant swim and invited her to come down.

Question 8: Translate into English — 5 Marks

Translate any five:

  1. ہمیں وقت کی قدر کرنی چاہیے۔
  2. وہ روزانہ سکول جاتا ہے۔
  3. بچے میدان میں کھیل رہے ہیں۔
  4. کیا تم نے اپنا کام مکمل کر لیا ہے؟
  5. ہم کل لاہور جائیں گے۔
  6. محنت کامیابی کی کنجی ہے۔
  7. بارش شروع ہونے سے پہلے وہ گھر پہنچ چکے تھے۔
  8. پاکستان ہمارا پیارا وطن ہے۔
Show solved translations
  1. We should value time.
  2. He goes to school every day.
  3. The children are playing in the ground.
  4. Have you completed your work?
  5. We shall go to Lahore tomorrow.
  6. Hard work is the key to success.
  7. They had reached home before it started raining.
  8. Pakistan is our beloved homeland.

Question 9: Change the Voice — 5 Marks

  1. The teacher praised the student.
  2. They are planting trees.
  3. She has completed the assignment.
  4. The police will arrest the thief.
  5. Did Ali write this letter?
Show voice-change answers
  1. The student was praised by the teacher.
  2. Trees are being planted by them.
  3. The assignment has been completed by her.
  4. The thief will be arrested by the police.
  5. Was this letter written by Ali?

How to Prepare from This Solved Paper

  1. Attempt it under timed conditions without opening the answers.
  2. Mark difficult vocabulary and check it in a reliable dictionary.
  3. Compare textbook answers with the wording of your current edition.
  4. Ask a teacher to review translation and composition work.
  5. Confirm the latest paper pattern through your school, relevant BISE or PECTAA before the examination.

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