AP Inter 1st Year English Exam 2026 LIVE Updates: Expected Questions; Short Notes & Grammar Practice Questions
AP Inter 1st Year English Exam 2026 will be conducted on Wednesday, February 25. Through this live blog, students can check the list of expected questions, important topics and grammar practice questions.
AP Inter 1st Year English Exam 2026:The English exam of AP Inter 1st Year 2026 will be conducted on Wednesday, February 25. Through this live blog, students can check the list of most expected questions along with the grammar practice questions to enhance their last-minute preparation. Section C (Grammar) could be the most scoring section if practiced well. On February 25, we will also be providing the unofficial answer key for the English exam after 12 PM through the same live blog. AP Inter 1st Year English exam is conducted for 100 marks. The question paper consists of Annotation questions, 4 mark questions, 8 mark questions and grammar questions as well. As the new syllabus was implemented in 2025 for the 1st Year Inter, students are advised not to refer to previous years' papers.
Note:For important questions, expected questions/ guess paper and grammar practice questions, you can scroll down to check the live thread below.
AP Inter 1st Year English Exam 2026: Quick Facts
| Aspect | Details |
| Exam date | February 25, 2026 |
| Exam time | 9 AM to 12 PM |
| Nature of Questions (Section A, B and C) |
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| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Most Scoring Sections | Annotations (Section A) & Grammar (Section C) |
| Link to Check Guess Paper | AP Inter 1st Year English Guess Paper 2026 PDF |
| Previous Exam's Answer Key | AP Inter 1st Year Sanskrit Answer Key 2026 |
Students are advised to refrain from checking YouTube videos claiming 'leaked AP Inter 1st Year English Paper 2026'. These videos are fake, and there is no scope for the leak of the question paper. The set code that will be provided at exam centres shall be confirmed just 1 hour before the exam.
AP Inter English Exam 2026 Live Updates
Feb 24, 2026 11:00 AM IST
Parts of Speech - Few more Practice Questions
- She sang a beautiful song at the college fest
- I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining
Answer |
- Adjective
- Conjunction
Feb 24, 2026 10:50 AM IST
Parts of Speech - Practice Questions 4-6
- The book is on the table near the window
- They are planning a trip to Tirupati next month.
- Knowledge is power
Answers |
- Preposition
- Pronoun
- Noun
Feb 24, 2026 10:40 AM IST
Parts of Speech - Practice Questions 1-3
- The diligent student completed the assignment early.
- He quickly ran to the bus stop to catch the last bus.
- Alas! We lost the match in the final minute.
Answers |
- Adjective
- Adverb
- Interjuction
Feb 24, 2026 10:30 AM IST
Short Notes on Parts of Speech - Quick Revision Table
Part of Speech Function Example Word Noun Names a person, place, or thing Hyderabad, Honesty Pronoun Replaces a noun He, She, It, They Verb Shows action or state Run, Is, Think Adjective Describes a noun/pronoun Brave, Tall, Blue Adverb Describes a verb/adjective Slowly, Very, Fast Preposition Shows relationship/position In, On, Under, With Conjunction Joins words or sentences And, But, Because Interjection Expresses strong emotion Wow!, Oh!, Hush! Feb 24, 2026 10:20 AM IST
The Malady of Overthinking - Practice Annotation Question 3
Annotation: "Overthinking is the art of creating problems that weren't even there."
Explanation |
- This quote defines the "malady" (illness) referred to in the title of the lesson.
- It describes how the imagination can be misused to visualize failures and obstacles that don't exist in reality.
- A simple situation becomes complex when we add layers of "what ifs." Most of the things an overthinker worries about never actually happen.
- The author encourages a shift from pessimistic imagination to practical execution.
Feb 24, 2026 10:04 AM IST
Important Tips to Score Full Marks in Annotations
According to CollegeDekho's English Subject Expert - Sakunth Kumar, here are the important tips to score full marks in annotation questions -
- Name of the lesson and the author
- Briefly explain when or why these words were said
- Explain the meaning in simple, clear English
- Add a concluding thought on why the quote is important or what lesson it teaches
Feb 24, 2026 10:02 AM IST
The Malady of Overthinking - Practice Annotation Question 2
Annotation: "Our brains are like high-powered engines; if they aren't geared to action, they only wear themselves out."
Explanation |
- This sentence is a key highlight from the lesson regarding the misuse of human intelligence
- The author compares the human mind to a machine that requires a "load" or a "purpose" to function correctly
- Thinking is a powerful tool, but when it isn't directed toward a goal or an action, it turns inward. Like an engine running in neutral at high speed, the mind begins to "burn out" or create unnecessary stress and anxiety
- The author emphasizes that action is the best cure for a restless mind
Feb 24, 2026 09:57 AM IST
The Malady of Overthinking - Practice Annotation Question 1
Annotation: "The man who deliberates too long before taking a step will spend his life on one leg."
Explanation |
- These lines are taken from the essay "The Malady of Overthinking." It discusses the psychological trap of excessive thinking.
- The author uses this metaphor to describe people who are afraid to make decisions because they are too busy analyzing the "perfect" move.
- If you spend all your time weighing the pros and cons without actually acting, you remain stuck in one place. You lose progress and opportunities while the world moves ahead.
- This highlights the concept of Analysis Paralysis, where over-analysis leads to a complete halt in productivity.
Feb 24, 2026 09:53 AM IST
The Malady of Overthinking - Analysis Pralysis Short Summary
The author argues that when we over-examine every possible outcome, we become paralyzed. Instead of moving forward, we get stuck in a loop of "what ifs," which prevents us from making timely decisions.
Feb 24, 2026 09:49 AM IST
Important Annotation Questions from The Malady of Overthinking
Here are the important annotation questions from the lesson The Malady of Overthinking -
- I was a hospital in myself. All they need to do is walk around me, and, after that, take their diploma
- I walked into that reading room a happy, healthy man. I crawled out of a decrepit wreck