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Key Facts: ECZ PSLE English 1/1 Exam
Paper 1/1
ECZ PSLE English Language paper code on the 2026 timetable
2026 Primary School Leaving Examination Timetable
90 minutes
Official duration, Tuesday 27 October 2026, 08:00–09:30
2026 Primary School Leaving Examination Timetable
K100 private
2026 private PSLE fee per candidate (public/grant-aided pay nothing)
2026 Guidelines and Regulations on Candidate Registration
7 years primary
Eligibility: completed seven years of primary education
2026 Guidelines and Regulations on Candidate Registration
Statement of results
ECZ reports PSLE outcomes on official statements; no published % cutoff for 1/1
ECZ statements of results / annual reporting
Grade 7 CDC
Content drawn from CDC upper-primary English outcomes, not Grade 12 1121
CDC English Language Syllabus Grades 2–7 / Grade 4–6 (2024)
MCQ study adaptation
This bank practises syllabus skills in multiple-choice form; official paper is written
OpenExamPrep practice policy
ECZ English Language 1/1 is Zambia’s Primary School Leaving Examination English paper. The 2026 PSLE timetable lists it for 90 minutes on Tuesday 27 October 2026, 08:00–09:30. Official tasks are written primary-leaving English. Results appear on official ECZ statements of results; no published percentage cutoff is given for this paper. 2026 fees: public and grant-aided candidates pay nothing; private candidates pay K100 per candidate. This page is a free Grade 7 English MCQ study adaptation, not an official paper.
Sample ECZ PSLE English 1/1 Practice Questions
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1Read the passage and answer the question. Every Saturday Mutale walks to the open market in Chipata with a woven basket. She leaves home at sunrise so that she can choose the freshest tomatoes and rape before the sun makes them soft. Traders call out prices, and Mutale has learned to bargain politely until both sides smile. Last week she also bought a small bag of groundnuts for her grandmother, who cannot walk far. On the way home she shares the dusty path with bicycles and ox-carts. Why does Mutale leave home at sunrise?
2Read the passage and answer the question. Every Saturday Mutale walks to the open market in Chipata with a woven basket. She leaves home at sunrise so that she can choose the freshest tomatoes and rape before the sun makes them soft. Traders call out prices, and Mutale has learned to bargain politely until both sides smile. Last week she also bought a small bag of groundnuts for her grandmother, who cannot walk far. On the way home she shares the dusty path with bicycles and ox-carts. What did Mutale buy for her grandmother last week?
3Read the passage and answer the question. Every Saturday Mutale walks to the open market in Chipata with a woven basket. She leaves home at sunrise so that she can choose the freshest tomatoes and rape before the sun makes them soft. Traders call out prices, and Mutale has learned to bargain politely until both sides smile. Last week she also bought a small bag of groundnuts for her grandmother, who cannot walk far. On the way home she shares the dusty path with bicycles and ox-carts. What does bargain politely mean in this passage?
4Read the passage and answer the question. Every Saturday Mutale walks to the open market in Chipata with a woven basket. She leaves home at sunrise so that she can choose the freshest vegetables before the sun makes them soft. Traders call out prices, and Mutale has learned to bargain politely until both sides smile. Last week she also bought a small bag of groundnuts for her grandmother, who cannot walk far. On the way home she shares the dusty path with bicycles and ox-carts. Which sentence best states the main idea of the passage?
5Read the passage and answer the question. Every Saturday Mutale walks to the open market in Chipata with a woven basket. She leaves home at sunrise so that she can choose the freshest tomatoes and rape before the sun makes them soft. Traders call out prices, and Mutale has learned to bargain politely until both sides smile. Last week she also bought a small bag of groundnuts for her grandmother, who cannot walk far. On the way home she shares the dusty path with bicycles and ox-carts. What can you reasonably infer about Mutale?
6Read the passage and answer the question. In September the Grade 7 class at Chibolya Primary prepared a vegetable garden behind the classroom block. They loosened the soil with hoes, mixed in kraal manure, and planted rows of rape, onions and Chinese cabbage before the first heavy rains. Each learner took a watering can on a duty roster. Teacher Phiri told them that mulch of dry grass would keep the soil moist. By the third week tiny green shoots had appeared. What did the learners mix into the soil?
7Read the passage and answer the question. In September the Grade 7 class at Chibolya Primary prepared a vegetable garden behind the classroom block. They loosened the soil with hoes, mixed in kraal manure, and planted rows of rape, onions and Chinese cabbage before the first heavy rains. Each learner took a watering can on a duty roster. Teacher Phiri told them that mulch of dry grass would keep the soil moist. By the third week tiny green shoots had appeared. When did the class plant the vegetables?
8Read the passage and answer the question. In September the Grade 7 class at Chibolya Primary prepared a vegetable garden behind the classroom block. They loosened the soil with hoes, mixed in kraal manure, and planted rows of rape, onions and Chinese cabbage before the first heavy rains. Each learner took a watering can on a duty roster. Teacher Phiri told them that mulch of dry grass would keep the soil moist. By the third week tiny green shoots had appeared. According to Teacher Phiri, what is the purpose of the dry-grass mulch?
9Read the passage and answer the question. In September the Grade 7 class at Chibolya Primary prepared a vegetable garden behind the classroom block. They loosened the soil with hoes, mixed in kraal manure, and planted rows of rape, onions and Chinese cabbage before the first heavy rains. Each learner took a watering can on a duty roster. Teacher Phiri told them that mulch of dry grass would keep the soil moist. By the third week tiny green shoots had appeared. What does shoots mean in the last sentence?
10Read the passage and answer the question. In September the Grade 7 class at Chibolya Primary prepared a vegetable garden behind the classroom block. They loosened the soil with hoes, mixed in kraal manure, and planted rows of rape, onions and Chinese cabbage before the first heavy rains. Each learner took a watering can on a duty roster. Teacher Phiri told them that mulch of dry grass would keep the soil moist. By the third week tiny green shoots had appeared. Which statement is an opinion rather than a fact from the passage?
About the ECZ PSLE English 1/1 Exam
English Language 1/1 is the Examinations Council of Zambia Primary School Leaving Examination English paper. The Ministry of Education Curriculum Development Centre Grade 2–7 English syllabus (and the 2024 Grade 4–6 primary syllabus) develops listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar. Official 2026 paper 1/1 is 90 minutes on Tuesday 27 October 2026 (08:00–09:30). The official assessment is written. The questions on this page are an original Grade 7 English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, punctuation and composition planning — not a simulation of the official paper and not Grade 12 English.
Assessment
One paper on the 2026 PSLE time-table: 1/1 English Language, 90 minutes (08:00–09:30, Tuesday 27 October 2026). It is an objective paper: candidates shade answers on an answer sheet in HB pencil. ECZ does not publish the item count. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of CDC Grade 7 listening/speaking, reading, writing and grammar outcomes.
Time Limit
90 minutes (official 2026 PSLE timetable: Tuesday 27 October 2026, 08:00–09:30).
Passing Score
ECZ standardises each PSLE subject score onto a common 50–150 scale and reports Grade 7 performance in Divisions 1–4 (Division 1 = 115–150, Division 2 = 105–114, Division 3 = 99–104, Division 4 = 50–98 in a single subject). Certification is calculated from the best four core subjects, which must include Mathematics and English. ECZ does not publish a separate percentage cut score for this paper.
Exam Fee
Public and grant-aided candidates pay nothing. Private PSLE candidates pay K100 per candidate (2026 Guidelines and Regulations on Candidate Registration). (Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ))
ECZ PSLE English 1/1 Exam Content Outline
Grammar and language structure
Noun types, adjectives and adverbs, tense choice, concord, articles, prepositions, pronouns, active and passive voice, direct and indirect speech, conjunctions and question tags from the CDC Grade 7 Grammar/Writing component.
Vocabulary, idiom and figures of speech
Word meaning, synonyms, antonyms, homophones, and Grade 7 riddles, proverbs, idioms, similes and metaphors.
Reading comprehension skills
Main idea, supporting detail, inference, vocabulary in context, and fact versus opinion in short original Grade 7 passages.
Punctuation and spelling
Capitals, commas, apostrophes, inverted commas, sentence-end marks and high-frequency spellings assessed in Writing and Grammar.
Composition planning and writing judgement
Matching audience and layout for essays, formal and informal letters, notices, advertisements, minutes and short summaries.
How to Pass the ECZ PSLE English 1/1 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: ECZ standardises each PSLE subject score onto a common 50–150 scale and reports Grade 7 performance in Divisions 1–4 (Division 1 = 115–150, Division 2 = 105–114, Division 3 = 99–104, Division 4 = 50–98 in a single subject). Certification is calculated from the best four core subjects, which must include Mathematics and English. ECZ does not publish a separate percentage cut score for this paper.
- Assessment: One paper on the 2026 PSLE time-table: 1/1 English Language, 90 minutes (08:00–09:30, Tuesday 27 October 2026). It is an objective paper: candidates shade answers on an answer sheet in HB pencil. ECZ does not publish the item count. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of CDC Grade 7 listening/speaking, reading, writing and grammar outcomes.
- Time limit: 90 minutes (official 2026 PSLE timetable: Tuesday 27 October 2026, 08:00–09:30).
- Exam fee: Public and grant-aided candidates pay nothing. Private PSLE candidates pay K100 per candidate (2026 Guidelines and Regulations on Candidate Registration).
Keys to Passing
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
ECZ PSLE English 1/1 Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ECZ English Language 1/1?
It is the Examinations Council of Zambia Primary School Leaving Examination English Language paper, coded 1/1 on the 2026 PSLE timetable. The CDC Grade 2–7 English syllabus develops listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar at upper-primary level.
How is the official 2026 English Language paper structured?
The 2026 PSLE timetable lists 1/1 English Language for 90 minutes on Tuesday 27 October 2026, 08:00–09:30. Official assessment is written primary-leaving English (composition, comprehension and language use). It is not a 100-item multiple-choice test, and ECZ does not publish an official item count.
Are these official ECZ examination questions?
No. These are original Grade 7 English-language multiple-choice study questions aligned to official CDC outcomes. Use them to practise judgement; still write timed compositions, letters and comprehension answers in the official written format.
How is PSLE English Language graded?
ECZ reports Primary School Leaving Examination results on official statements of results, showing subject performance and the certificate award printed on that statement. There is no published single percentage pass mark for English Language 1/1. Do not use unofficial percentage bands as official cut scores.
How much does 2026 PSLE registration cost?
Public and grant-aided candidates pay nothing. Private PSLE candidates pay K100 per candidate. Confirm the current circular on exams-council.org.zm before you pay. This is not the School Certificate private fee of K600.
When is the 2026 English Language sitting?
The 2026 Primary School Leaving Examination series begins on Monday 26 October 2026. English Language 1/1 is scheduled for Tuesday 27 October 2026, 08:00–09:30. Check the official ECZ timetable at your centre.