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English Language 2023

English Language Paper 1

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SECTION A — instructions

From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

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All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, ......?
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You cannot swim in the sea, ...... you?
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It is no use ...... over spilt milk.
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Some of the pineapples are ...... sour to be eaten.
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......, learners must behave well.
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Where ...... Asana and Betty spending their next holidays?
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The messenger did not ...... anyone in the house.
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She lives in her ...... house.
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Their sister wore a ...... to the party.
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It was ...... late to go out alone.
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This is the boy ...... rescued us.
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The nurse made me ...... a lot of water.
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It is not easy to identify ...... voice it was.
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Neither the parents nor the child ..... at home yesterday.
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Her clothes would look better if she ...... them.

SECTION B — instructions

Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.

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We will not allow him to dampen our spirits.
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The commotion at the stadium was avoidable.
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What transpired between them remains a secret.
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Lance only talks about trivial matters.
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The robbers ransacked the house.

SECTION C — instructions

In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined group of words.

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I was informed at the eleventh hour about his decision to leave town. This means that I heard it
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We tried all we could to amuse her but she kept a straight face. This means that she
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When we went to Nina's house, we were told that she had gone away bag and baggage. This means that Nina had gone away
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Samantha's main problem is that she can see no further than her nose. This means that Samantha
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When he lost his job, Yaro was left to sink or swim. This means that Yaro

SECTION D — instructions

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each sentence.

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She accidentally tore her dress.
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The story was written in simple language.
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The arrogant storekeeper lost all his customers.
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We finished several projects last year.
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The unfavourable weather affected their health.

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