The AP Inter 1st Year English Paper-I Exam 2026 is being conducted today, 25 February 2026, by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP), as part of the IPE 2026 examinations. The exam is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a total of 100 marks, and it tests students on prose, poetry and grammar in a balanced manner. Once the exam is over, various teachers and institutes are expected to release an unofficial answer key to help students check their responses and estimate their probable scores.
This article provides key details about the AP Inter 1st Year English Paper-I Exam 2026, including timing, exam pattern, sections covered, and how students can use the unofficial answer key effectively. It is intended to be informative and exam-centric, without making any claims about official marks, results or question paper leaks. Students are advised to treat any post-exam answer key only as a reference tool and rely on BIEAP for official announcements.
AP Inter 1st Year English Paper-I Exam 2026 – Key Highlights
- Board: Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP)
- Class: Intermediate 1st Year
- Exam: AP Inter 1st Year English Paper-I (Theory)
- Exam Date: 25 February 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Total Marks: 100
- Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper)
- Part of: IPE 2026 AP Inter 1st Year Exams (February 23 – March 24, 2026)
- Hall Ticket: BIEAP hall ticket 2026 is mandatory at the exam centre
The paper focuses on reading, writing, comprehension, literature and grammar skills as prescribed in the AP Inter 1st Year English syllabus.
AP Inter 1st Year English Unofficial Answer Key 2026
AP Inter 1st Year English Unofficial Answer Key 2026 for today’s Paper-I exam held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Students will be able to check memory-based solutions and estimate their marks once the answer key is published.
X – Parts of Speech
| Question No. | Answer |
|---|---|
| X – 1 | Adjective |
| X – 2 | Verb |
| X – 3 | Adverb |
| X – 4 | Conjunction |
| X – 5 | Preposition |
| X – 6 | Noun |
XI – Sentence Type / Correction
| Question No. | Sentence |
|---|---|
| XI – 1 | Excuse me, where is the nearest bank? |
| XI – 2 | Praveen is an NSS Volunteer |
| XI – 3 | What an interesting story! |
| XI – 4 | Write your name at the top of the page. |
| XI – 5 | (No article) Mumbai is a major global city. |
| XI – 6 | She visited the Eiffel Tower in Paris. |
XII – Prepositions
| Question No. | Sentence |
|---|---|
| XII – 1 | I prefer tea to coffee. |
| XII – 2 | The party's on Friday night. |
| XII – 3 | I believe in hard work rather than luck. |
| XII – 4 | I received a gift from my brother. |
| XII – 5 | I had dinner at 7 PM. |
| XII – 6 | Don't laugh at others' mistakes. |
XIII – Tenses
| Question No. | Sentence |
|---|---|
| XIII – 1 | They have been working on the project all week. |
| XIII – 2 | Venkat won the medal last month. |
| XIII – 3 | Hurry up! We are going to watch a film. |
| XIII – 4 | My father will buy a bike for me next month. |
| XIII – 5 | She always gets up late. |
XIV – Grammar Transformations
| Question No. | Instruction/Type | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| XIV – 1 | Passive Voice | Let a good doctor be consulted. (or: A good doctor should be consulted.) |
| XIV – 2 | Indirect Speech | The priest prayed that God might bless their country. |
| XIV – 3 | Positive Degree | Mumbai is not as hot as Chennai. |
| XIV – 4 | Combine with “as well as” | Siraj plays Hockey as well as Cricket. |
| XIV – 5 | Question Tag | Open the door, will you? (or: won't you?) |
XV – Miscellaneous Usage
| Question No. | Sentence |
|---|---|
| XV – 1 | The scissors are very sharp. |
| XV – 2 | Chitra has a sweet voice, doesn't she? |
| XV – 3 | I met a European yesterday. |
| XV – 4 | I studied in this college. |
| XV – 5 | Vivek is very intelligent. |
XVI – Silent Letters
| Question No. | Word | Silent Letter |
|---|---|---|
| XVI – 1 | Iron | r |
| XVI – 2 | Write | w |
| XVI – 3 | World | l |
| XVI – 4 | Scent | c |
| XVI – 5 | Cupboard | p |
| XVI – 6 | Depot | t |
XVII – Synonyms & Antonyms
(a) Synonyms
| Question No. | Word | Synonym |
|---|---|---|
| XVII – 1 | Scary | Creepy |
| XVII – 2 | Dogma | Doctrine |
| XVII – 3 | Pugnacity | Combativeness |
| XVII – 4 | Lack | Lax |
(b) Antonyms
| Question No. | Word | Antonym |
|---|---|---|
| XVII – 1 | Mutilate | Mend |
| XVII – 2 | Contempt | Respect |
| XVII – 3 | Remit | Hold |
| XVII – 4 | Blot | Honour |
XVIII – Phonetics & Odd Word
(a) Phonetic Transcription
| Question No. | Phonetic Form | Word |
|---|---|---|
| XVIII – 1 | /dɪˈspeə/ | despair |
| XVIII – 2 | /ˈblʌdi/ | bloody |
| XVIII – 3 | /plænt/ | plant |
| XVIII – 4 | /dʌst/ | dust |
| XVIII – 5 | /slæk/ | slack |
(b) Odd Word (Sound-based)
| Question No. | Group | Odd Word / Note |
|---|---|---|
| XVIII – 1 | dainty, trendy, mangle | mangle (different “a” sound) |
| XVIII – 2 | cold, out, own | out (different “o” sound) |
| XVIII – 3 | cheap, chance, ache | ache (different “ch/k” sound) |
| XVIII – 4 | able, apron, avoid | avoid (different “a” sound) |
| XVIII – 5 | unique, universe, umbrella | umbrella (different “u” sound) |
AP Inter 1st Year English Unofficial Answer Key 2026 – What to Expect
After the exam concludes at 12:00 PM, several teachers, subject experts and coaching centres are likely to prepare an unofficial answer key for AP Inter 1st Year English Paper-I 2026. This answer key:
- Is based on memory-based or collected question papers
- Provides suggested answers to objective and descriptive questions
- Helps students cross-check their responses and estimate their score
- May be available in text, PDF or video explanation formats
Since it is unofficial:
- It is not prepared or endorsed by BIEAP
- It should be treated as a guide, not as the final authority
- Some variations in wording or interpretation are possible, especially in descriptive answers
How Students Can Use the Unofficial Answer Key
Once the unofficial answer key for AP Inter 1st Year English Exam 2026 is available, students can use it in a structured way:
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Keep your question paper ready
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Note your set/code (if applicable).
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Recall or note down your answers for each question.
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Match answers section-wise
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Compare prose, poetry and grammar answers with the key.
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For grammar, check the exact form/structure given by experts.
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Estimate marks honestly
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Give yourself marks only when the concept or meaning is correct.
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For descriptive answers, consider whether your explanation is close to the suggested one.
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Identify strengths and weaknesses
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See which areas you handled well prose, poetry or grammar.
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Use this insight to improve preparation for remaining language or theory subjects.
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Avoid overthinking minor differences
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English is often subjective in long answers.
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The official evaluator may accept variations as long as they are accurate, coherent and relevant.
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Disclaimer:
The AP Inter 1st Year English Unofficial Answer Key 2026 mentioned here is based on memory-based questions and solutions provided by teachers and coaching institutes. It is intended only for reference and self-evaluation; the final marks and results will be based solely on the official evaluation and marking scheme of the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP).
