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

Kwame’s explanation was _precise_, but the summary he sent later was ______.

Question 2

Mama thought what I had done was smart but Dad said it was ______.

Question 3

The instructions were _explicit_, but the chart on the wall was ______.

Section II Instructions

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

Question 4

Akosua insisted ______ paying the fees herself.

Question 5

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

Question 6

He insisted ______ paying the fine immediately.

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

The team’s effort was _herculean_.

Question 8

The contract had an _onerous_ clause.

Question 9

I have a hunch that the programme will not go well.

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

The contractor often cuts corners. This means he ______.

Question 11

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

Question 12

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