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English Language 2023

English Language Paper 1

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SECTION I — instructions

In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

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The diverse groups became ............. in a common course.
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Aku's mood changed from the dismal to the .............
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The invigorating drinks served at the party made us forget how ............. the trip had been.
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Whereas tourism is thriving, other local businesses are .............
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Although now a renowned doctor, Johnny rose from ............. beginnings.
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The efforts to defuse the tension, rather ............. it.
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Her condition may worsen rather than ............. if she continues to brood over the incident.
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Charitable actions can influence ............. people to change.
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No one knows the origin of this group, but we are sure of its .............
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It is interesting that minute creatures survive alongside ............. ones in the same habitat.

SECTION II — instructions

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.

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The students tried every means to secure permission, .............?
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At the last P.T.A. meeting, tempers ............. between the parents and the teachers.
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Every human being has a right ............. education.
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The article ............. the attention of scholars everywhere.
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The building remains an ............. testimony to the ingenuity of ancient architecture.
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The manager said ............. criticisms would work for the good of the company.
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The pastor's honesty is ............. question.
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But for the timely intervention of the police, the thief ............. lynched.
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People the world ............. are benefitting from technology.
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In a civilized society, one has the chance to express ............. opinion.

SECTION III — instructions

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

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The school was not surprised that Ama felt dejected at seeing her results.
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Serwaa wonders why Koomson has suddenly become conceited after his promotion.
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The government should arrest quack doctors in the country.
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Many people deserted the area because of armed robbers.
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Issah has shown much dedication to our cause.
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The Minister gets angry when you express your candid opinion.
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Stephen's performance in the game was sterling.
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In 1940, Cape Coast Castle was so fortified that no enemy could attack it.
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In some secondary schools, new students are harassed by their prefects.
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The thief has gained notoriety for his corrupt activities.

SECTION IV — instructions

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

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Joan made heavy weather of her new position in the office. This means that Joan .............
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Alma told her sister not to be afraid for she has her back always. This means that Alma .............
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I have half a mind to apply for this post. This means that I .............
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Afi cannot make head or tail of what you are saying. This means that she doesn't .............
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No matter what difficulty you are facing now, there's always a silver lining at the end. This means that there is .............
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In the last year in office, the director became a lame duck. This means that he .............
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After he lost his election, Thomas withdrew to the village to lick his wounds. This means that he went to the village to .............
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In less than three months, the new MD has managed to bring the rebellious union members into line. This means that the new MD has succeeded in .............
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Despite his low wages, Mawuli was able to make ends meet. This means that Mawuli .............
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The building project failed because the company cut corners. This means that the company .............

SECTION V — instructions

In the following passage the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the left margin and in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. For each numbered gap, choose from the options provided for that number, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.

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Football is a game which pits one **41** against the other.
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At **42** each is made up of eleven **43** whose aim is to win the game by ensuring that they score more **44**.
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At **42** each is made up of eleven **43** whose aim is to win the game by ensuring that they score more **44**.
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At **42** each is made up of eleven **43** whose aim is to win the game by ensuring that they score more **44**.
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In order to ensure fairness, there is the **45** whose duty is to insist that the **46** of the game are obeyed.
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In order to ensure fairness, there is the **45** whose duty is to insist that the **46** of the game are obeyed.
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On each side of the **47**, there is a goal post which is guarded by a keeper who stops the ball from entering the net.
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If any other person touches the ball with the hand, that will be a **48**.
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There is always a reserve **49** which coaches rely on for substitutions.
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No football match is complete without **50**.

PROSE - SECTION I — instructions

Read the following extract(s) and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct option from A to D.

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The expression, *that personage*, refers to
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*the surf roared along the cove* is an example of
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The general atmosphere in the extract is that of
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Patrons of the Admiral Benbow sang with the man because they
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The speaker is
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The speaker's mood is that of
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The figure of speech used in the underlined expression is
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The parrot is
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The story is about buccaneers and the
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The character associated with heroism is

PROSE - SECTION II — instructions

Read the following extract(s) and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct option from A to D.

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*They* refers to
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The award ceremony was for
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The speaker got for her award a
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The listener described the speaker as
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The listener felt
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The speaker is
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The extract shows that the speaker is
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The customer's reaction was that of
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In the meanwhile, Faiza had
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In the extract, *she* is described as always

DRAMA - SECTION I — instructions

Read the following extract(s) and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct option from A to D.

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The speaker is
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The Badger is
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*that* refers to
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Peter is the speaker's
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The protagonist of the play is
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The antagonist of the play is
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The speaker is
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The addressee's grandfather is
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*not right in the upper storey* is a
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What the speaker blames the tannery for is the

DRAMA - SECTION II — instructions

Read the following extract(s) and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct option from A to D.

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The character that abducts himself is
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The character who appreciates Joshua's love is
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The setting is a
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The speaker is
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The addressee is
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The speaker comes from a ............. family.
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*even my special world* is
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*they* refers to
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The speaker is
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The speaker is being

POETRY - SECTION I — instructions

Choose the correct option from A to D for each item.

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The poem is about
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The line, *Only the stuttering rifles' rapid rattle* illustrates
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The dominant theme is
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In the poem, the speaker is
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The poem is about
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The above lines illustrate
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The poem is about
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The setting is
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The poem is a
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The poem ends with the issue of

POETRY - SECTION II — instructions

Choose the correct option from A to D for each item.

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The poem is about
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The dominant figure of speech is
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The weaver bird symbolizes
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*And laid its egg on our only tree.* The above expression suggests
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The poem deals with the issue of
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The setting is the
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The poem is about the power of
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The atmosphere is one of

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