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

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

Question 2

The director praised the team’s _diligent_ effort, but the contractor’s work was ______.

Question 3

The principal considered the prank _trivial_; the parents thought it was ______.

Section II Instructions

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

Question 4

You ______ a scratch on your neck the last time we met.

Question 5

There isn’t ______ sugar left for the porridge.

Question 6

We shall overcome ______ how difficult it is.

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

His excuse was _spurious_.

Question 8

His apology was _perfunctory_.

Question 9

The coach asked for a _moratorium_ on complaints.

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

After the warning, the manager read Kofi the riot act. This means Kofi was ______.

Question 11

Kwaku broke the ice by telling a short story before the meeting. This means he ______.

Question 12

Mina turned a blind eye to the mistake. This means Mina ______.