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English (Précis & Composition) past papers
24 papers · 2000–2026
Papers by year
| Year | Paper | Questions | MCQs | Official PDF | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Paper 1 | 2 | 20 MCQs | PDF of the 2026 paper | View |
| 2025 | Paper 1 | 3 | 20 MCQs | PDF of the 2025 paper | View |
| 2024 | Paper 1 | 5 | 20 MCQs | PDF of the 2024 paper | View |
| 2023 | Paper 1 | 5 | 20 MCQs | PDF of the 2023 paper | View |
| 2022 | Paper 1 | 5 | 20 MCQs | — | View |
| 2021 | Paper 1 | 4 | 20 MCQs | — | View |
| 2020 | Paper 1 | 5 | 19 MCQs | — | View |
| 2019 | Paper 1 | 5 | 20 MCQs | — | View |
| 2018 | Paper 1 | 4 | — | — | View |
| 2017 | Paper 1 | 3 | 20 MCQs | — | View |
| 2016 | Paper 1 | 5 | 20 MCQs | — | View |
| 2015 | Paper 1 | 4 | 1 MCQs | — | View |
| 2014 | Paper 1 | 4 | 20 MCQs | — | View |
| 2013 | Paper 1 | 3 | 20 MCQs | — | View |
| 2012 | Paper 1 | 4 | 6 MCQs | — | View |
| 2011 | Paper 1 | 4 | 16 MCQs | — | View |
| 2010 | Paper 1 | 4 | 8 MCQs | — | View |
| 2009 | Paper 1 | 5 | 9 MCQs | — | View |
| 2008 | Paper 1 | 4 | 8 MCQs | — | View |
| 2007 | Paper 1 | 2 | 10 MCQs | — | View |
| 2006 | Paper 1 | 3 | 10 MCQs | — | View |
| 2005 | Paper 1 | 4 | 5 MCQs | — | View |
| 2004 | Paper 1 | 4 | — | — | View |
| 2000 | Paper 1 | 5 | — | — | View |
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Frequently asked questions
How many English (Précis & Composition) papers are available?
24 English (Précis & Composition) papers are available, 2000–2026.
Can I practise without an account?
Yes. MCQ answers are checked instantly and your progress is kept on this device.
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