English 2025 Prep

Prepare for English Paper 1

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.

Question 1

Although Adwoa remained _optimistic_ about the project, Ben grew ______ after the meeting.

Question 2

The soil here is _fertile_; that patch over there is ______.

Question 3

The policy is _mandatory_ for staff; attendance at the picnic is ______.

Section II Instructions

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

Question 4

The committee ______ tomorrow to finalize the budget.

Question 5

Ali and Maria are good friends; they seldom ______.

Question 6

The ambulance sped ______ the hill.

SecItion 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.

Question 7

Her explanation was _opaque_.

Question 8

Kojo’s apology sounded _contrite_.

Question 9

The chairman gave a _concise_ overview before questions.

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.

Question 10

Kojo’s remark took the wind out of her sails. This means it ______.

Question 11

Ebo hit a snag while installing the software. This means he ______.

Question 12

He chose to bite the bullet and pay the debt. This means he ______.