Grade 12 English Practice Questions
Grade 12 English Practice Questions
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 0
SECTION ONE: GRAMMAR 1
TENSE 1
PRONOUNS 3
ADVERBS 4
CONDITIONAL SENTENCES 4
EPRESSING WISHES 5
SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT 5
CONJUNCTION 6
PASSIVE 6
PARTICIPLE 7
SHORT RESPONSES 7
QUANTIFIERS 7
PREPOSITION 8
COMPARISON 8
RELATIVECLAUSES 9
PART TWO: VOCABULARY 10
SENTENCECOMPLETION 10
SUBSTITUTION 14
PHRASAL VERBS 16
PART THREE: WRITING 17
COMPOSITION WRITING 17
LETTER WRITING 21
PUNCTUATION 22
SPELLING 25
PART FOUR: JUMBLED WORDS 26
PART FIVE: PARAGRAPH COHERENCE 28
PART SIX: COMMUNICATION 32
SECTION ONE: GRAMMAR
TENSE
DIRECTIONS: The following Questions are incomplete sentences. There are four alternative
words, A-D, given below each question. Choose the word that best completes the sentence
1. I have misplaced my new eraser. itanywhere?
A. Are youseeing B. Dou you see C. Have you seen D. Have you been seeing
2. Lama home when I went to his office at half past five.
A. goes B. has gone C. was going D. had gone
3. Look! Paul to that man over there.
A. speaks B. speaking C. is speaking D. has spoken
4. How long this lap-top computer now?
A. did you have B. have you had C. are youhaving D. were you having
5. Lalibella over the last ten years.
A. Only once have I visited C. Only once had I visited
B. Only once I have visited D. Only I have once visited
6. Next year this time, we our first year university courses.
A. will complete B. have to complete C. have completed D. will have completed
7. Aspirins tohelp prevent heart disease.
A. know B. knew C. are known D. have known to
8. I will see you when I back.
A. get B. will get C. got D. would get
9. Last night, I sleep will because I had been drinking too much coffee.
A. Wouldn't B. couldn't C. can't D. shouldn't
10. The suspect told the police officer that he the cashbox.
A. takes B. has taken C. took D. had taken
11. Jobs that call for strength and muscle no longer exist in the numbers that they once _
A. do B. were C. did D. exist
12. Sorry. You can't speak to Mahlet. She. abath.
A. have B. is having C. does D. has
13. In my life, I had money counted in four digits. Poor me!
A. have never B. haven't never C. am never D. am not have
14. I was with her for dinner. She the car which they claim disappeared around 7 pm.
A. won't have stolen B. would have stolen C. couldn't steal D. can probably steal
15. All my Friends wanted coffee so I them some.
A. will make B. make C. could make D. made
16. We have lived in this area since childhood but we seen anything like that before.
A. have never B. haven't never C. have ever D. haven't ever
17. I hope we our tenth round by june. We have already done seven now.
A. Have completed B. Should complete C. will complete D. will have completed
18. I hard for this exam since September and, I think, I did the right thing.
A. had really worked B. have really worked C. really worked D. will have really worked
19.1think my father in this college since 2000.
A. teaches B. taught C. is teaching D. has taught
20. The telephone. .Can you answer it, please?
A. can ring B. is ringing C. rang D. has rung
21. My English teacher usually wears jeans, but today he a suit.
A. wears B. wore C. is wearing D. has been wearing
22. What itactually like to wake up one day with more money than you can imagine?
A. does B. has C. is D. do
23. They St. Gabriel Church, Dire Dawa, for the last ten years. It seems they are going to do the
same this year too.
A. visited B. did visit C. had visited D. have visited
24. Listen to this great piece of music. You it.
A. enjoy B. will enjoy C. are enjoying D. are going to enjoy
25. By the year 2020, the cure for both HIV/AIDS and Ebola _
A. was discovered B. will be discovered C. had been discovered D. will Have been discovered
26. She started seeing him as soon as we left. This means:
A. She was seeing him shortly before we left. C. She started seeing him long after we left.
B. She started seeing him shortly after we left. D. She started seeing him just as we were leaving.
27. I have been trying to give up smoking for years now: I wish I i nt h e first place.
A. never started B. had never started C. have never started D. was never starting
28. I wonder if we still be friends in 20 years' time.
A. may B. will C. should D. could
29. The building collapsed three firefighters.
A. kill B. kills C. killed D. killing
30. It is claimed that air pollution caused by developed nations is affecting the lives of millions in
developing countries. I would, however, think this _
A. is not true B. is the case C. could be dangerous D. is quite convincing
31. Dad doesn't feel that globalization is just another way for rich countries to exploit the poor ones. He
always says _
A. Hey, globalization has left us poorer. C. Son, globalization is a great idea.
B. No son, globalization is a bad idea. D. Yes son, globalization is exploitative
32. Genet Haven't I seen you somewhere around Ambo?
Almaz:What? _
A. No, I used to study in Ambo University. C. No, I came from Ambo originally
B. Are you serious? You haven't. D. Are you a tourist? How did you go there yourself?
33. We studied together at college, but I her ever since.
A. haven't seen 8. won't have seen C. have seen D. didn't see
34. My sister me a parcel two weeks ago, but I received it only yesterday.
A. sent B. had sent C. has sent D. had been sent
35. By the time you graduate, she someone else and had children. Better forget her.
A. would marry B. has married C. will have married D. had married
36. Kebede and Yeshi are looking for a house to buy. I think, they soon.
A. marry B. are getting married C. may be marrying D. will marry
37. The police him in the area so many times and now they have him as a primary suspect.
A. have seen B.saw C. see D. had seen
38. She spends hours in her room
tomusic.
A. to listen B. having to C. listens D. listening
39. Many International organizations like USAID and OXFAM inEthiopia since 1984 in areas
affected by malnutrition and epidemics and areas of conflict.
A) have worked B) worked C) had worked D) were working
40. That legacy at the University of Cambridge in 1953 when doctorial students Francis Crick
and James Watson DNA's double -helix structure, forever reshaping our understanding of
human biology.
A) began/were cracked B) began/cracked C) was began/were cracked D) began/have cracked
41. Many people tried to complete the game, but no-one has succeeded so far.
A) did B) have been C) were D) have
42. The international campaign to eradicate polio, which 2.5 billion people since it began in
1988, has faced one setback after another.
A) has been vaccinated B) has vaccinated C) vaccinated D) was vaccinated
43. When I arrive at the station, the bus
A) had already left B) has already left C) was already left D) would already left
44. A flood warning f ot hre south-western region earlier today.
A) was issued B) issued C) is being issued D) was being issued
45. After they doing the first exam, they started the second one.
A) are finished B) have finished C) were finished D) had finished
46. By the end of the semester, I my college preparatory classes.
A) will finish B) have finished C) will have finished D) finished
47. I my new job next week.
A) will start B) am starting C) will be starting D) start
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48. Six Ethiopian delegates' from abroad.
A) return B) were returning C) returned D) have returned
49. Our English teacher says we speak English fluently in a few months if we learn it
attentively.
A) are able to B) were able to C) will be able to D) could
50. It was the most interesting play that I i nm y
life.
A) have ever attended B) had ever attended C) had never attended D) have never attended
51. I a beautiful beach until I went to Madagascar. That was my first experience for that kind of
beach.
A) had seen B) had never seen C) saw D) have never seen
52. I think my mother In this university since 2000.
A) teaches B. has taught C. is teaching D. taught
53. The Bank, next to the hotel, last month for the second time.
A) was robbed B. has been robbed C. robed D. is robbed
54. Guess how long you astchool by the end of this year.
A) have been B. will have been C. are going to be D. will be
55. I had for this exam since September, and I think, I did the right thing.
A) really worked C. had really worked
B) will have really worked D. have really worked
56. The sky is covered with black clouds. I think it _
A) will rain B. is going to rain C. rains D. may rain
PRONOUNS
57. I found who could do the calculation. May be the question was tough.
A. no one B. someone C. anyone D. everyone
58. The burglar is one the run, but inthis country could he hide, I believe.
A. anywhere B. somewhere C. nowhere D. everywhere
59. can stop them from taking the city. The opposing force has gone in disarray.
A. Anything B. Everything C. Nothing D. Something
60. I fell that loves me from the group, so I have to join another one.
A. everyone 8. someone C. anyone D. no one
61. It's sad but seems to care about the prisoners. please make sure they have lunch.
A. nobody B. everybody C. anybody D. somebody
62. I have searched all over and could it be found. Someone must have thrown it out.
A. nowhere 8. everywhere C. anywhere D. somewhere
63. It is disheartening that the whole class is away to Lalibela. It means is coming for my
birthday party
A. anybody B. everybody C. nobody D. somebody
64. Do you find difficult to meet new people?
A. them B. it is C. they are D. it
65. in the country can you find people free of such bias. Better take it as a norm and live with it.
A. Nowhere B. Anywhere C. Somewhere D.Every where
66. I know I was i nt h e field, but not exactly where.
A. nowhere B. anywhere C. everywhere D. somewhere
67. I understand oufs is responsible. We were out of town when it happened.
A. all B. both C. either D. neither
68. you and your wife have concocted this. I have never said that.
A. Both B. Nor C. All D. Either
69. I have searched all over and could it be found. Someone must have thrown It out.
A. somewhere B. anywhere C. no where D. everywhere
70. I believe oyfo u is responsible. You were out of town when it happened.
A. all B. either C. neither D. both
71. We don't know why he suspected us. from among us would want his money.
A. Anyone B. No one C. Not any one D. Not some one
ADVERBS
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72. Only students who do very i nt h i s exam can succeed in getting the best field of
study
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available in the country.
A. fast B. good C. hard D. well
73. Haven't you been to the Awash National park ? You should really see it.
A. yet B. ever C. never D. ever since
74. Whatever the discussion is about, no one pays attention to my suggestion.
A. never B. forever C. ever D. yet
75. Our departure is only a week away, but we haven't got our tickets . Isn't that something to
worry about?
A. yet B. still C. now D. still now
76. Has the plane landed ? People are waiting outside to welcome him.
A. now B. still C. yet D. till now
77. Melat has done this she was 20. Wouldn't t now be sensible to promote her to a management
position?
A. yet B. from C. since D. still now
78. Please ask if they haven't mailed the document .Itshould be here by Monday.
A. yet B. now C. still D. still now
79. In my opinion, he has come in contact with her. Listen! He could not have raped her.
A. just B. ever C. never D. barely
80. Some people set foot out of their local town. They live and die just there.
A. always B. never C. ever D. sometimes
81. Press the button in front of your you hear the bell ring. If youcould do it before
anyone, the money willbe yours.
A. while B. as soon as C. as quickly D. not too late
82. He sold his old house buy a new one. Unfortunately, however, it didn't work out and
now he has no house.
A. so that to B. so as to C. because of to D. in order that to
83. They were all having lunch you came. It was a badtime.
A. while B. after C. when D. before
84. My younger sister Jane really hates ham and she has eaten meat like that in her life.
A) still B) ever C) never D) always
85. I have finished painting the wall, so you don't have to touch it as the ink may spoil your hand.
A) Never B) just C) still D) now
86. receiving her bachelor degree (BA), she went to graduate school.
A) when B. since C. after D. while
87. Some people set foot out of their local town. They live and die just there.
A) always B. ever C. never D. sometimes
89. Take an umbrella itrains in the afternoon.
A) when B. incase C. if D. unless
90. Please ask if they haven't mailed the document .Itshould be here by Monday.
A. still B. now C. till D. yet
CONDITIONAL SENTENCES
91. If anyone had called, I them she had not been at home.
A. will tell B. would tell C. will have told D. would have told
92. If he killed the man, as the rumour goes, I don't think he here.
A. would be B. had been C. will have been D. would have been
83. If I saw anyone cheating on this exam, I certainly report the case to the invigilator.
A. will B. would C. could D. shall
94. If I, time, I will do some shopping.
A. had B. have C. will have D. am having
95. If all well, she should be here before it gets dark.
A. go B. want C. goes D. had gone
96. She ifthat happened to her again
A. cries B. will cry C. would cry D. would have cried
97. If I come late one more time, my teacher not let me in.
A. can B. does C. will D. must
98. Had they sought assistance, we sent out life savers. We don't understand why they
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chose to keep silent.
A. had 8. have C. will have 0. would have
99. If disaster we must take action now to reduce the size of the world's population.
A. avoided 8. is to be avoided C. will be avoided 0. has been avoided
100. If you were to be a teacher, you have to join a college of education and take
the necessary training. You can't jump into the profession from the street.
A. would 8. will C. shall 0. could
101. I wonder if I still see her alive. She has been ill for 10 years.
A. may 8. could C. should 0. will
102. If you hadn't passed this exam, your English teacher angry with you.
A) is going to be 8) would be C) will be 0) would have been
103. I would have scored above 600 in the national exam if I very well.
A) would study 8) studied C) had studied 0) have studied
104. If only I he was in town! I would have met him.
A. knew 8. have known C. know 0. had known
105. If I enough time, I would have set much better exam questions.
A. had 8. have C. has had 0. had had
106. If we the amount of grazing land, we could grow more crops.
A) erode 8) produce C) reduce 0) increase
GERUND AND INFINITIVE
107. The new instructor has decided her profession because he has never felt
comfortable with it.
A) change 8) changing C) to change 0) in changing
108. We don't advise drugs as it leads to miserable life.
A) smoke 8) to smoke C) for smoking 0) smoking
109. I would like in London, but life is too hard there.
A) to live 8) living C. live 0. to living
110. Melaku and Chaltu were made in police station as they are found to be suspected thefts.
A) to stay B) stay C) to staying 0) stayed
EPRESSING WISHES
111. I sometimes wish that my wife amember of Kebele Women's Association.
A) will be B) weren't C) shouldn't be O) should be
112. If only I he was in town! I would have met him.
A) knew 8. have known C. know 0. had known
SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
113. Everyone of you expected to contribute to the new enterprise.
A. is B. are C. has 0. have
114. Either of them toblame. They know the only key we have is with them.
A. is 8. are C. has 0. have
115. Should the machine fail, everybody toevacuate and report to the operator.
A. is 8. will C. has 0. have
116. Neither your relatives nor you allowed to leave at the moment. Things should clear up.
A. is 8. are C. be 0. have
117. It has come to my attention that none of them died in the accident.
A. has 8. have C. is 0. are
118. Not all the seats in the exam hall taken yet.
A. has B. are C. were 0. have
119. I believe oyfo u is responsible. You were out of town when it happened.
A. all 8. either C. neither D. both
120. The purchasers should be accountable for what happened. piece is faulty.
A. Every B. All C. Both D. Neither
121. Not all the seats in the exam hall taken yet.
A) has 8. are C. were D. have
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122. It's either the teacher or the students tha.. to blame for the poor grades this semester.
A) is 8) are C) was D) have
been
CONJUNCTIO
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123. We find him h ec o u l d learn from his
mistakes.
A. so as 8. because of C. so that D. so as to
124. They started early get there before noon. you have enough time to process your
A. so as to B. because to C. so that D. so that to
125. We are putting up a notice three weeks in advance
travel.
A. so as 8. in order C. so that D. so as that
126. itrained heavily, we had to cancel our trip. The road was too muddy.
A. Since 8. However C. As a result D. Because of
127. receiving his B. A., he went to graduate school for two years.
A. Since B. After C. When D. While
128. They took her to the dentist she could get some help.
A. so 8. that C. consequently D. in order to
129. She is genuinely broke -w eh a v e to contribute some for her. Come on, she is our
friend.
A. Because of B. so that C. consequently D. so
130. They took her to the dentis.. she could get some help.
A. so B. that C. consequently D. in order to
131. it rained heavily, we had to cancel our trip.
A. However 8. As a result C. Because of D. Since
132. Take an umbrella itrains in the
afternoon.
A. when B. incase C. if D. unless
133. She is genuinely broke, we have to contribute some for her. She is our friend.
A. consequently B. so C. because of D. so as to
134. Hanna is pretty, she has nasty manner.
A) In spite of B) However C) Although D) Despite of
135. I am desperate by car accident Ia mu n a b l e to take
exam.
A) as B) so C) since D) because
136. You can buy almost anything in this supermarket; _, it has a restaurant serving good cheap
meals.
A) however B) meanwhile C) otherwise D) moreover
PASSIVE
137. She really interested in boys of her own age.
A. was ever 8. was never been C. is never being D. has never been
138. By the way, do you know how much time tofinish the
exam?
A. given B. has given C. we are given D. are we given
139. I found whcoould do the calculation. May be the question was tough.
A. no one B. someone C. anyone D. everyone
140. She was so tomtheat she gave me money that would not even buy lunch.
A. impolite 8. indebted C. rude D. mean
141. You todoyour homework before you went out.
A. are supposing B. were supposed C. supposed D. were supposing
142. Caffeine t oc a u s e withdrawal symptoms such as headache and irritability.
A. is known 8. has known C. knows D. know
143. It was agreed that the football match. _
A. be postponed 8. postpones C. postponed D. was postponed 144. My
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house into last night for the second time
A. broke 8. broken C. was broken D. has been broken
145. A room foyroautthHeilton Hotel.
A. has reserved B. has been reserving C. reserves D. has been reserved
146. He has secured his visa and everything necessary for his travel. they say he
the USA. move to
A. may B.will C. might D. is going to
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147. It would be embarrassing_ the truth. The good thing was that no one told her what had happened.
A. is she to find out 8. has she to find out C. had she to find out D. were she to find out
PARTICIPLE
148. She was so tomtheat she gave me money that would not even buy lunch.
A. impolite 8. indebted C. rude D. mean
149. The story was somewhat and I could make no head or tail out of it.
A. shocking 8. appalling C. dismaying D. perplexing
150. You should not have asked such an question in public.
A. embarrassing 8. embarrassed C. embarrass D. embarrassment
151. Reta, the door please. It is very hot inside.
A. open 8. has opened C. opened D. is opening
152. When I heard the news, I _
A. delighted 8. was delighted C. was delighting D. have been delighted
153. Rains cause soil erosion away millions of tones of precious top soil every year.
A. carrying 8. have carried C. carried D. are carrying
154. He fell off his horse a month ago and now he is on a stick.
A. catching 8. supporting C. walking D. leaning
155. The movie was so that everybody felt like they were in a different world.
A. thrilling 8. horrifying C. confusing D. instigating
156. I turned round to find a man a knife at me.
A. point 8. pointed C. points D. pointing
157. My holiday was never .Icould use every minute for something enjoyable.
A. boring 8. worrying C. annoying D. thrilling
158. It is now generally accepted that in the future robots will take over many of our tasks, especially
the more type of jobs.
A. repetitive 8. repeating C. repetition D. repeated
159. I heard she became a ambassador. Lucky her! She would tour countries in the world.
A. roaming 8. touring C. visiting D. walking
160. Visually impaired people usually use watches. That makes life easy for them.
A. speaking 8. talking C. feeling D. touching
161. I didn't finish the book because I was in the subject.
A) disinterested 8) uninterested C) misintrested D) ilintrested
152. They fled the country because of the situation there.
A) terrified 8) terrify C) terrifyingly D) terrifying
163. This man has the habit of eating with his open mouth. That's really an aggravating.
A) annoying 8) pleasing (C) annoyed D) pleased
164. Adam is about all the trouble he caused you. That's he's always trying to show you
apologetic smile.
A) worried 8) excited C) angry D) sorry
165. May holiday was never .Iwould use every minute for something enjoyable.
A) worrying 8. boring C. bored D. thrilling
SHORT RESPONSES
166. Inflation is not subsiding at all in this country. Is it?
A. No,it is. 8. Yes, it isn't. C. I think, it does. D. I don't think it is.
167. Aren't we so blessed that we have this beautiful country?
A. Yes, we are. 8. Yes, we did. C. No, we don't D. No, we were not.
168. I hope you will visit us next summer? _
A. will you B. won't you C. don't you D. are you
169. I couldn't let him do whatever he wants to do now, ?
A) do I 8) can I C) could I D) don't I
170. His brothers are not interested in sports, and _
A) nor are mine 8) mine aren't neither C) neither are my D) my aren't either
QUANTIFIERS
171. students have ever obtained full marks in College Entrance English Examination.
A. Few B. A few C. Many D. Several
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172. When the king comes to visit, they allow beggar on the streets of the city. They
want appear as if they don't have one.
A. no B. all C. none D. every
173. There are many occasions in which seat belts save life, yet drivers often wear them.
A. may B. a lot of C. a few D. few
173. We had tea,but there wasn't sugar. What shall we do?
A. some/any B. any/some C. much/ many D. a little/a few
174. The purchasers should be accountable for what happened. piece is faulty.
A) Every B. All C. Both D. Neither
175. There is too noise, I cannot hear myself think!
A) little B) many C) much D) plenty of
176. I have three brothers and of them are slim,but both of my two sisters are slim and pretty.
A) all B) no C) none D) neither
177. They have done courses in running a business.That is why their business is not as effective
as expected.
A) none B) no C) not D) some
178. His boy is very dull andhas made progress in his lessons.
A) a little B) few C) much D) little
179. The girls found oranges on the tree, so they picked what was there.
A) a little B) much C) a few D) no
180. I am left with very patience; I won't tolerate you anymore.
A) little B) much C) few D) less
PREPOSITION
181. This meal is you. Don't think we deserve a treat?
A. by B. on C. for D. with
172. Most of the people I met were alert the dangers of deforestation. They never allow
anyone to cut down a tree.
A. of B. to C. on D. at
183. She came just to say hello. She was so kind.
A. by B. on C. in D. for
184. What they are doing is not relevant the instructions in the book. Better tell them to stop.
A. of B. about C. to D. with
185. It seem she wants me to do her a favour. Yu know, she has never been as nice me as she is.
A. on B. with C. to D. for
186. Listen! She is the one sitting Ali. Go and get her.
A. By front of B. behind to C. next of D. next to
187. He often goes to the countryside horseback.
A) with B) on C) in D) by
188. The sweets are to be shared the five children.
A) between B) among C) with D) against
189. The managerial board discuss budget break down.
A) about B) with C) in D) on
190. I am very proud my daughter, she worked very hard.
A) of B) for C) in D) to
191. Zerihun dropped to collect his lap top. He was so cooperative.
A) by B. about C. on D. around
192. What they are doing is not relevant thinestruction in the book.
A. with B. about C. to D. of
193. It seems she wants me to do her a favor. You know, she has never been as me as
nice she is. A. for B. with C. to
D. on
COMPARISON
194. It was only a narrow escape. No had I left the station than the explosion took place.
A. later B. quicker C. faster D. sooner
195. The rich aren't the poor.
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A. happier than B. as happier than C. as happier as D. so happier than
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196. Applications are accepted only if you submit them no_ than the end of this month. That is the
deadline.
A. later B. faster C. after D. sooner
197. I haven't seen it, but I could imagine that the Renaissance Dam is than other dams we
have in the country.
A. very bigger B. absolutely bigger C. much bigger D. more bigger
198. This question is a little thneext one.
A. less difficult as B. difficult than C. as difficult as D. less difficult than
199. Sara isn't she used to be.
A. a god singer as B. as a good singer C. as good a singer as D. so good a singer than
200. I have no doubt he would win the scholarship. He is the oafl l .
A. very talented B. more talented C. most so talented D. most talented
201. I desperately need some help, Captain. Can you please send me your detectives to help out?
A) better B) the better C) best D) the best
202. Some students serious about their education as others.
A) are less B) are not as C) are more D) are the least
203. We have little milk left in the fridge. But there is even juice.
A) less B) more C) more little D) much
204. Babies don't like loud noises. So, most people speak than usual when they are talking to
a baby.
A) more softer B) most softly C) more softly D) softer
205. I saw some chocolates at the candy store. They looked delicious, so I bought some and
they tasted just
A) as bad as they looked C) as good as they looked
B) better as they looked D) the best as they looked
206. All those women are pretty but that one is .
A) prettier B) the prettiest C) more pretty D) most pretty
207. The question is a little thneext one.
A) less difficult as B. difficult that C. as difficult as D. less difficult than
208. The question is a little thneext one.
A) less difficult as B. difficult that C. as difficult as D. less difficult than
209. I haven't seen it, but I could imagine that the Renaissance dam is than other dams we have.
A. very bigger B. absolutely bigger C. more bigger D. much bigger
RELATIVE CLAUSES
210. The woman was injured in the accident is now in hospital.
A) whose B. that C. who D. whom
211. Give me the plate belongs to my grandmother.
A) whose B) which C) whom D) who
212. John lives in a big villa he inherited from his parents.
A) whose B) which C) who D) whom
213. The man wife is fanning herself with the newspaper is the company's communication
director.
A) who B) whom C) whose D) of which
214. d oy o u like to work with, Tariku or Tadesse?
A) Whose B) Who C) Where D) When
215. Anyone wants to drive a car must have his driving license.
A. who B. whom C. that D. A and C
216. My classmate knows a person can paint beautiful pictures
A. Who B. whom C. which D. whose
217. I have a cousin can speak five languages.
A. Whose B. who C. that D. Band C
218. My friend, grandfather's name is the same as mine, is here today.
A. Who B. whom C. whose D. which
219. d oy o u think will come tonight?
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A. Whom B. who C. whomever D. that
220. Will the delegate from the parliament indicate he wants to support?
A. Whom B. what C. that of D. which
221. Sara: I am going
downtown Helen: ?
Sara: With my mother.
A. Whose with B. Who with C. Which with D. With who
222. These are the students from my village both of study medicine.
A. Who B. that C. whom D. all
PART TWO: VOCABULARY
SENTENCE COMPLETION
DIRECTIONS: Questions 1-17are incomplete sentences. There are four alternative words, A-D,
given below each question. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
1. I am t oy o u for letting me stay at your house for so long.
A. regretful B. grateful C. doubtful D. careful
2. At one time, tigers were hunted almost to for their hides in this country.
A. distinction 8. extinction C. exception D. exhaustion
3. The police used tear gas to the protesters.
A. disperse 8. spread C. scour D. diffuse
4. You should be guided by your .Don't be pushed around by others.
A. conscious B. consciousness C. conscience D. conscientious
5. You've got to be when you talk to the police. Otherwise, you could end up in a
problem.
A. insistent 8. persistent C. constant D. consistent
6. House rent is becoming very expensive these days. Considering our income, feel we
pay for it.
A. disproportionally 8. unproportionally C. disproportionately D. unproportianately
7. Watch out! This is a type and you cannot bend it.
A. harsh 8. stubborn C. rigid D. parched
8. So far, the parties are .We don't know who would win.
A. neck in neck 8. heade to head C. hand in hand D. neck and neck
9. A good score in this examination is a for you to join university next year.
A. precedent 8. precaution C. prerequisite D. requirement
10. Before catching the bus, I quickly a not to my wife that I would not be home
for dinner.
A. dictated B. sketched C. described D. scribbled
11. I do not believe a word of what you have said. There is often a huge between
your words and your actions.
A. discrepancy B. disruption C. duplication D. distortion
12. All roads to the city centre have been ,because of the ongoing clash.
A. blocked B. prevented C. barraged D. blockaded
13. Do you understand how much physical labor can the body very quickly?
A. exhanust B. extract C. exert D. extend
14. There is no need to worry. If you apologize, she will you soon.
A. forget B. forbid C. forfeit D. forgive
15. Every year, a large number of tourists come to Ethiopia, a country rich in cultural _
A. heritage B. inheritance C. heredity D. hereditary
16. Don't tell him anything about our plans. He is not _
A. dependent 8. dependable C. depending D. A. impressed
independent 8. charged
17. I am incredibly pleased with this exam; none of the questions have C. stretched
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D. challenged
me so far.
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18. You need to work hard to distractions that interfere with concentration during your
reading.
A. intimidate 8. dominate C. eliminate D. disseminate
19. The placed a sticker on each of cake she checked for quality.
A. spectator 8. supervisor C. inspector D. director
20. Several students are atthper o s p e c t of joining university next year.
A. incited B. relaxed C. surprised D. excited
21. Linda her request for a vacation to her boss.
A. emitted B. permitted C. submitted D. omitted
22. Many people have a/an about flying and won't travel by plane.
A. hysteria B. nostalgia C. phobia D. accident
23. The hotel brought our luggage to our rooms.
A. reporter 8. porter C. supporter D. importer
24. Lensa, who is always worried about her weight, eats like a/an _
A. bird 8. ant C. pig D. elephant
25. Laptop computers are . They allow work to be done in many different locations.
A. potable 8. durable C. portable D. sizable
26. Children are naturally about the world around them.
A. inquisitor 8. requisite C. inquisitive D. notorious
27. Children are supposed to their parents.
A. obey 8. oblige C. abide D. obligate
28. This time round, we'll need to send out the police in clothes to each the
criminals.
A. simple 8. plain C. casual D. uniform
29. There have been sporadic inalclorners of the city almost the whole year.
A. riots B. stalks C. rebellions D. revolutions
30. I appreciate you for the enormous .Ifelt so moved and encouraged.
A. completion 8. supplement C. complement D. compliment
31. We cannot AIDS by eating hot pepper.
A. protect 8. spread C. prevent D. project
32. Have you ever a situation or formed a wrong first impression?
A. misjudged 8. disrespected C. mislaid D. disrupted
33. Ato Lema spent almost three years in prison for a crime he did not
commute C. conduct D. condemn
34. He i nb e d the whole day. He had a terrible headache.
A. lie 8. lay C. lied D. laid
35. This year's beauty isvery stiff. It is difficult to predict the students in there.
A. resilient B. reluctant C. restless D. repellent
36. As a child, I sometimes lied to my mother. This led her to meven today.
A. mistreat 8. mistake C. mistrust D. mishandle
37. These people seem to be They need additional protein and vitamins.
A. hungry 8. malnourished C. starving D. impoverished
38. Let us thdeecision until next week. There could be unexpected changes.
A. Pass 8. by pass C. defer D. differ
39. Can you go to the and ask her if they have a pen? I lost mine this morning.
A. station 8. stationer C. stationary D. stationery
40. Is it true that your friend was from hospital? That is really good news.
A. relived 8. released C. sent out D. discharged
41. Writing a formal letter in English is not difficult, but you should follow certain
Ac.onvictions 8. conversations C. conversion D. conventions
42. Newton was a great English scientist. He .thelaw of gravitation.
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A. invented B. discovered C. created D. declared
43. Ato Bisrat has been chairman of the new committee.
A. apologized B. appreciated C. applauded D. appointed
44. I them that there had been financial problems earlier in the year.
A. told B. explained C. revealed D. requested
45. It is a sad sight to see a child with polio.
A. Affected B. afflicted C. affiliated D. affectionate
46. I was when I heard the news of her mother's death.
A. ashamed B. impressed C. surprised D. shocked
47. Please yourself from spitting in public places.
A. consign B. restrain C. restore D. contradict
48. You can't go out after mid-night in this town. A state of emergency has been over
the last few days.
A. declined B. dropped C. declared D. released
48. Many students in my class were foproor attendance.
A. Praised B. Legalized C. Penalized D. fined
50. A witness was able to my story that the accident was not my fault.
A. sustain B. suspect C. supplement D. substantiate
51. My parents will be ifIget into trouble with the head teacher
again.
A. serious B. anxious C. furious D. curious
52. I passed all my exams. This made my mother
A. upset B. proud C. annoyed D. anxious
53. He is a very kind person. He gets satisfaction by others' burden.
A. lighting B. slighting C. lightening D. enlightening
54. Do not think we are completely safe. Dangers are still
A. eminent B. imminent C. apparent D. evdident
55. Didn't I tell you to up the meaning of this word in the dictionary?
A. see B. look C. refer D. check
56. You shouldn't have such a nice offer
A. denied B. rejected C. requested D. doubted
57. I don't think I am very but I'm not all that bad-looking either.
A. plain B. pretty C. serious D. modest
58. I saw the accident and phoned the police
A. sadly B. suddenly C. immediately D. unfortunately
59. What did you do about your aching tooth? Did you get it ?
A. pulled up B. pulled out C. pulled down D. pulled round
60. I didn't find it fascinating. To me it was rather a bit
A. boring B. soothing C. bouncing D. compelling
61. There appears to be an amendment made to the investment policy. However, we are
not sure of who the major is.
A. benefit B. beneficent C. beneficial D. beneficiary
62. Her to climb Mount Batu surprised everyone. In face, she used to get to the top of
Dashen very easily.
A. inability B. unability C. disability D. non-ability
63. Have you visited Billi? She is just an illness.
A. going over B. getting over C. getting under D. getting out of
64. Haven't you anything yet? I guess that one is wonderful.
A. picked out B. picked down C. picked in D. picked up
65. I heard Shibiru an elderly gentleman and he is now under the police
custody.
A. ran into B. ran along C. ran over D. ran behind
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66. We a lolu r complaints to the person in charge, but he doesn't
seem to care. We don't understand what good governance means.
A. put out B. down C. put up D. put over
67. Everyone was so nervous and we had to leave hurriedly. There was no one. and
calm.
A. gracious B. relaxed C. pleasant D. friendly
68. It was all tiring, but we had no other option. I really hate such tasks.
A. exhausting B. uninspiring C. boring D. demanding
69. There is a lot of i nt hdeo c u m e n t she typed yesterday. You will need
proofread it. to
A. unaccuracy B. misaccuracy C. inaccuracy D. unaccurateness
70. Some student develops a problem of to the university environment. They should be
properly counseled.
A. maladjustment B. unadjustment C. inadjustent D. misadjustment
71. It is fochrildren to talk to adults the way that little girl did. She is rude.
A. unpropre B. ill-proper C. improper D. inproper
72. You did not show him any .don't forget he is the boss.
A. respectance B. respection C. respectfulness D. respect
73. They were engaged in the otfhceity these days. Everything looks
very great now.
A. beauty B. beautification C. beautifying D. beautifulness
64. We are not sure of the number of causalities, but we heard there was a on the way
to Gojam.
A) danger B) collision C) calamity D) coalition
75. We had to work within the that had already been
established.
A) arbitrary B) legislature C) Parameters D) transcends
76. Ekram was in choosing her friends, so her parties were attended by vastly different
and sometimes bizarre personalities.
A) indispensable B) indiscriminate C) commensurate D) indisputable
77. Mary became at typing because she practiced every day for six months.
A) proficient B) reflective C) redundant D) valiant
78. To find out what her husband bought for her birthday, Susan attempted to his family
members about his recent shopping excursions.
A) prescribe B) probe C) converge D) revere
79. The children were by the seemingly nonsensical clues until Kinan pointed out that
the messages were in
code.
A) censured B) manufactured C) prevaricated D) confused
80. The soldiers received a military_ toinspect all their vehicles before traveling.
A) allotment B) dominion C) affectation D) mandate
81. Jackson's poor typing skills were a to finding employment at the nearby office
complex.
A) benefit B) hindrance C) partiality D) temptation
82. The high-profile company CEO was given an for speaking at the monthly meeting of
the area business leaders' society.
A) expiation B) honorarium C) inoculation D) interpretation
83. The events of the evening _ without difficulty despite the lack of planning on the part of
the host.
A) expired B) transpired C) retired D) ensured
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84. The student failed his research paper because he chose to _ material from another
author's work.
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A) authorize B) stimulate C) overrule D) plagiarize
85. The employee's claim of being out with the flu did not seem very because he
returned from sick leave with a deep tan.
A) inattentive B) tactful C) plausible D) vulnerable
86. As she walked through the halls of her old grade school, Madeline became _
remembering her old friends and teachers.
A) nostalgic B) credulous C) precocious D) ambitious
87. We knew Jana had motives for running for class president: She wanted the nearby
parking space that came with the office.
A) anterior B) interior C) inferior D) ulterior
88. We could not describe the scene before us; it was filled with such beauty.
A) inexorable B) unutterable C) uproarious D) fretful
89. The subject matter was because the mumbling professor spoke too quickly.
A) obscure B) treacherous C) vital D) maximized
90. The drama workshop's efforts inthefinal production of a play written, directed,
and
acted by the students for the entire school.
A) finalized B) languished C) discerned D) culminated
91. During his many years of hard work, Paul was promoted several times and began to rise
through the bank's of employees.
A) declassification B) surplus C) hierarchy D) principality
92. It had rained all afternoon, but the fans were still that the baseball game would still
be played.
A) pessimistic B) sadistic C) optimistic D) domineering
93. Writing a formal letter in English is not that difficult, but you should follow certain
A. conventions 8. conversions C. convictions D. conversations
94. I want to the race, but my friends encouraged me to running.
A. win/begin C. quit/continue
B. lose/stop D. watch/start
95. The book's was shocking, since I never thought it would end with major death.
conclusion B. beginning C. impression D. section
96. Can we go to and ask for a pen before class. I lost mine on the way to school.
stationery B. station C. stationer D. stationary
97. Those twin girls could only be when their names are pronounced; otherwise, both
look exactly the same.
differentiated B. diversified C. disconnected D. defined
98. I don't like people who beat around the bush I want them to _
A. avoiding the issue C. stop blaming others
B. look for the hidden point D. come to agreement
99. It was all tiring, but I had no other choice. I really hate such task.
A. boring B. demanding C. exhausting D. uninspiring
100. There is a lot of in the paper yousubmitted yesterday. You will need to proof read it.
A. pleasant B. inaccuracy C. un accuracy D. mal accuracy
SUBSTITUTION
DIRECTIONS: Choose one word or phrase that keeps the meaning of the given sentence
if substituted for the underlined word or phrase and blacken the letter of your choice.
101. He made an allusion to marital problems to suggest solutions.
A) a reference B) an Attempt C) a Deception D) a mockery
102. Abstract painting, once thought deviant, are now very
commonplace. A} divided B) different C) customary
D) offensive
103. We were served sumptuous lunches at the end of the seminar last Saturday.
A) meager B) poor C) satisfaction D) expensive and grand
104. Some individuals always like to denigrate the intellectual capacity of women.
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A) upgrade B) declare as unimportant C) appreciate publicly D) promote widely
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105. I was dismayed to hear that he's had an accident.
A) surprised B) saddened C) confused D) disapproved
106. The Nigerian government is mobilizing its military to find and free the abducted school girls.
A) recruiting 8) moving C} transporting D} rallying
107. He wasn't prepared for the meeting and had to come up with a bogus excuse to explain
his failures. Expectedly, none of his employers believed him.
A} bold 8) clever C) unfair D) false
108. Despite the rhetoric about how there has been a significant reduction of new infections of
HIV in Africa, millions of people still live with the virus.
A) talk B) deception C) truth D) history
109. A friend of mine believes the price of most goods is rising because the stores are hoarding
them. He said the shop owners store these items until the price has increased significantly so that
they can make a lot of profit.
A) sell for very high price C) accumulating something secretly
8) lie about the price of something D) taking advantage of something
110. The treaty was not signed because one of the signatories needed some changes in some of its
articles.
A) someone hosting the treaty C} someone witnessing the treaty
8} someone taking part in the treaty D) someone drafting the treaty
111. The queen abdicated the throne due to poor health and her some became king.
A) died 8) was made illegitimate C) refused power D) was enthroned
112. We were offered cakes garnished beautifully with slices of
fruits. A} decorated 8) made from C) offered with
D) hidden under
113. Near the construction site several idle people were looking on the busy laborers.
A) admiring happily 8) watching inactively C) examining closely D) supporting morally
114. It was his self-serving practice at work that finally got him fired. The manager didn't have any
patience for employees who put themselves before the good of the company.
A) self-motivated 8) self-confidence C) self-driven D) self--centered
115. You should buy only things you need. Leave luxury items to when you have disposable income.
A) throwaway B) nonrefundable C) reusable D) spare
116. I have tired to see if these two can get along. Now I assure you, they are oil and water.
A. really like each other C. don't have much in common
8. don't seem to agree at all D. can easily mix with each other
117. If you ask me, all I can tell you is that my memory of the accident is blurred.
A. unclear 8. colorless C. illusionary D. unremarkable
118. Poverty and crime go hand -in - hand.
A. are mixed 8. are separated C. are merged D. are connected
119. She often get on my nerves whenever we go on holiday together.
A. irritates me 8. pleases me C. invites me D. imitates me
120. If you want to be someone. keepyour nose to the grindstone.That is all I could say.
A. obey you superiors C. work in cooperation with other
8. continue working hard D. sniff for what interests the bosses
121. If you are sure it is something you cannot overcome, then why waste the whole day with it?
Just forget it.
A. dissolveable 8. unovercomable C. insurmountable D. unsurmountable
122. I love antique furniture, but I need your advice before I buy any.
A. old 8. modern C. durable D. fashionable
123. The police caught the man who entered the building without the owner's consent.
A. suggestion 8. knowledge C. permission D. recommendation
124. It was just a shot In thedark.No wonder he got it all wrong.
A. a blind guess 8. a bad proposal C. a silly mistake D. a deliberate attack
124. He is leaving. I think he has a bigger fish to fry.
A. Something bigger to eat C. some more money to collect
8. Additional cooking to do D. something more important to do
126. Stop shouting! I am trying to get a graspof what is happening.
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A. Observe 8. absorb C. report D. understand
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127. This one here is faulty. If you need it badly, we can give you at a discount.
A. For less money B. without counting C. at it is D. for free
128. She had a hard time concealing her emotions.
A. Hiding B. conceiving C. sharing D. correcting
129. He is sure of himself that he can finish it in time.
A. Confidant B. confident C. confidante D.confidential
130. That was a concert where Teddy Afro stole the show but to many it wasn't surprising.
A. Sang others' songs C. got attention and praise
B. Cheated the audience D. took advantage undeservedly
131. Have you seen his handwriting? It was so Illegible everyone wondered what it meant.
A. Ugly B. invisible C. untidy D. unreadable
132. When the thief saw the police officer, his face went as white as a sheet.
A. Terrified B. excited C. motivated D. annoyed
133. She waited ontables to earn money while she was in college.
A. served meals B. cleaned tables C. painted tables D. sold table
134. He turned an excellent essay in on American Civil War.
A. Submitted B. narrated C. read D. edited
135. I saw the horse loose in the field. You should tellme who did that.
A. hungry B. free C. lost D. tied
136. In most cultures, the marriage of a man a woman in accompanied by some kind of transfer
of goods or services.
A. Measured B. known C. followed D. judged
137. Chinese looks like Japanese, but actually the two language are dissimilar
A. related B. difficult C. different D. distracting
137. One main problem facted by national parks and game reserves in East Africa is poaching.
A. illegal killing B. game watching C. Wildlife coaching D. unlawful catching
139. I often can't stand people who always complain they get on my never
A. see B. tell C. take D. tolerate
140. DDT has been banned in many parts of the world, but it is still in use in Africa.
A. banished B. disestablished C. prohibited D. destroyed
141. You know this is a literate society.
A. informed B. intelligent C. skilled D. educated
142. These people are so mean that they hardly give anything to charity. They are different from the
other village.
A. selfish B. rude C. unsociable D. unfriendly
143. Natural calamity has become a challenge to most nations in developing countries. Mankind can
no more ignore the issue.
A. drought B. problem C. danger D. disaster
144. I know she is not very filim but she is not all that bulky either.
A. huge B. pretty C. slender D. tall
145. You came a little early for the appointment.
A. on time B. in time C. late D. exactly
PHRASAL VERBS
146. Look! doesn't this girltake after her mother?
A. inherit B. imitate C. resemble D. duplicate
147. This is a no-poster zone. You are not allowed to RY1.Jm any posters around here.
A. fix B. dump C. sell D. read
148. Please, bear with me until I finish this. It is very
urgent.
A. Tolerate B. encourage C. help D. advise
149. I couldn't still make up my mind about what to study at university.
A. Limit B. judge C. plan D. decide
150. I don't know how we are going to cope with such an increasing cost of living this year.
A. explain B. win C. manage D. expect
151. It seems she turned downhis idea of going out with her. What a shame!
A. hated B. disclosed C. rejected D. postponed
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152. I don't get along with most of my classmates.
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A. go B. meet C. play D. ag
153. It looks as if the whole building could come tumbling down at any movement.
A. crack B. demolish C. fail D. move
154. We decided to call on and see for ourselves what is going on in the company reports hown
that productions are steadily on the decline
A. pay a visil 8. give acell C. write back D. send delegates
155. I hear they have fallen out over who their daughter should marry.
A. quarrieled B. discussed C. came to terms D. remained undecided
156. I am going this house tomorrow mooring
A. paint B. clean C. renew D.change
157. Bear with me for a couple of minutes. I'll finish it and leave very soon.
A. Don't disturb 8. Listen attentively C. Give me a hand D. Be patient with me
158. I will send you the documents to review them as quickly as you can. They expect our
comments early next week.
A. go over 8. go into C. get over D. get into
159. My son and have been at odds witheach other for three years. I feel it is time we should do
well enough.
A. In confusion B. in disagreement C. in agreement D. in contrast
160. I can't put up withyour bad behavior
A) admit B) respect C) tolerate C) accept
DIRECTIONS: Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
761. It is now the sixth month since he stopped paying his contribution. So, we can his name
from the member ship list.
A. cancel out 8. write out C. rub out D. erase out
162. Haven't you anything yet? I guess that is wonderful.
A. picked in B. picked down C. pick out D. picked up
163. Habitamu has already finished his experiment, and is ready to the final results of his
experiment as the college ordered him to do so soon.
A) write back B) write down C) write in D) write up
164. Apparently, there is a . They were supposed to have been here early morning.
A. hold in B. hold up C. hold out D. hold down
165. The exam has been until tomorrow.
A) called off B) took off C) put off D) turned off
PART THREE: WRITING
COMPOSITION WRITING
DIRECTIONS: Read each of them very carefully an choose the best answer from the four
alternative answers.
1. Which one of the following sentences most likely comes from a descriptive writing?
A. The next stopover was at Bishan Gari.
8. Bishan Gari is a little beautiful town in the valley.
C. Bishan Gari is much better than the other towns around.
D. I don't have accurate information about the population of Bishan Gari
2. Which one of the following sentences is most likely taken from a descriptive piece of writing?
A. We got to the tip of the mountain around 11 :30.
B. I wouldn't say that it was too cold at the tip of the mountain.
C. Up at the tip of the mountain, it was too cold but it got warmer as we climbed down.
D. What they call a mountain in this country Is just a hill elsewhere.
3. Which one of the following is most likely an instruction on how to operate a camera?
A. Use flashlight only in daylight. C. Do not give your camera to anyone.
B. Remove battery when not in use. D. Keep cameras out of reach of children.
4. Which one of the following sentences is most likely taken from a descriptive writing that is
A. It is very tough to get to the tip of Mount Kilimanjaro.
B. At the tip of Mount Kilimanjaro is in Kenya but it is not.
C. Many people think Mount Kilimajaro is in Kenya but it is not.
D. It took us longer than we expected to get to the up of Mount Kilmanjaro.
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5. Which one of the following sentences is most likely taken from a narrative piece of writing ?
A. That day, I didn't fell like joining the group
B. The place was unusually crowded by strange people
C. first, wehadto get together right in front of the gate
D. everybody had their backpack stuffed with something
6. Which one of the following sentences is most likely taken from descriptive writing ?
A. We were walking around the apartment
B. There were people who cleaned the apartment daily
C. The apartment was so attractive when seen from distance
D. They were renovating the apartment when we had our meeting
7. Which one of the following best illustrates descriptive writing?
A) The place was extremely quite.
B) Ihave always wanted to visit theplace.
C) They have already been there for one year.
D) We then went into a room where the king used to sleep.
8. Which one of the following best illustrates a sentence taken from a descriptive piece of writing?
A) Thegirl standingbyhimIs confronting thepoliceman.
B) The girl standing by him is beautiful and wore blue jeans.
C) The girl standing by him should have really won the contest.
D) The girl standing by him has a father who works in a fish shop.
9. Which one of the following best illustrates a sentence taken from an argumentative piece of writing?
A) Four-wheel-drive vehicles are available here.
B) Most four-wheel- drive vehicles consume more petrol.
C) We hired a four-wheel-drive vehicle for the off-rid trip.
0) It wasnotpossible to make it even In a four-wheel-drive vehlcle.
10. Which one of the following is a line most likely taken from a narrative piece of writing?
A) The cause of the uproar remains a mystery.
B) Quite a lot of them died suffocated in the crowd.
C} Idon't know many shops were burnt down that day.
D) When the clock struck seven, people started yelling and shouting.
11. Which one of the following is a line most likely taken from a narrative piece of writing?
A) Altogether, he was extraordinarily eloquent.
B) Then the speaker stood upandaskedeveryone for attention.
C) He was so simplistic in his approach and influential in his argument.
D) He had the art of disarming you of your opinion and making you join his block.
12. Of the following, one is more commonly used in news article titles. Which one?
A) The police have captured the three suspects in the murder case.
B) Police captures murder suspects
C) The police captured suspects of the murder case.
D) The police announced the capture of suspects.
13. Which one of the following can be a topic sentence for the rest if all the sentences were all part
of the same paragraph?
A) This is partly due to rapid melting of the polar icecaps.
B) There are, however, other factors involved.
C) Deforestation is also a major contributor in this.
D)Global warming Is picking up speed.
74. ".4 man and his son were once going with their donkey to a market." This most likely begins a/an
text.
A. narrative B. descriptive C. expository D. argumentative
15. If you take this one, there is a possibility for your to win a new microscope that the company
has put on offer. You can also enjoy all benefits that state-of-the-art machines in the category
couldprovide. This is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely:
A. narrative B. descriptive C. expository D. argumentative
16. Right in front of me stood this beautiful lady with her arms round the waist of a young man.
The physical makeup of this man I strongly expressive- tells the onlooker that he was definitely
reviving form somechronic !l/ness that eroded all his stamina. This is taken from a piece of writing
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that is most
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likely:
A. narrative B. expository C. descriptive D. argumentative
17. Which one of the following is most likely an instruction on a tube of ointment for skin?
A. For external use only. C. In case of overdoes, call your doctor.
B. If swallowed, drink a lot of water D. To be taken thirty minutes before each meal.
18. 7he claim that zoos educate people about wildllfe and the environment si totally unfounded
On the contrary, they encourage people to see animals as a form of entertainment These N
statement are most likely taken form the beginning of a/an text.
A. narrative B. descriptive C. expository D. argumentative
19. "I thought he was asking me Just for a walk and did not hesitate the slightest to give in. He
then startedsmartly guiding me into a forest where I couldsee no soularound Ten minute into the
venture, however, I started realizing that he was trying to use my naivety. He remarked, "You know, I
... "This is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely:
A. narrative 8. descriptive C. expository D. argumentative
20. 'The new office building has a contemporary look." This statement is likely taken from the
beginning of a/an text.
A. narrative B. descriptive C. expository D. argumentative
21. "pleaseplaceyourpurchase here. "You would most likely find this notice in a/an .
A. cafeteria B. exhibition center C. museum D. supermarket
22. Once upon a time there was an emperor who loved to spendhis money on expensive things. This
is most likely an introductory part of a writing that is:
A. Narrative B. descriptive C. expository D. argumentative
23. According to government records, the number of men working or looking for work fell to a
record low in the early part of 2072. But I don't think this reflects the realities of everyday !tie. This
is most likely the introductory part of a writing that is:
A. Narrative B. argumentative C. expository D. description
24. Walk along the roadIn front of thepost office untilyou come to the football field Behind the
football field there is a street with a vegetable market There Is a cafe opposite the vegetable
market. I'm living In the villalocatedjust next to the market. This is most likely taken from a piece of
writing that is:
A. Descriptive B. expository C. narrative D. argumentative
25. Not swtable forch11/dren under 78.' This is most likely a warning:
A.In a movie B. no a box of whisky C. in an X-ray room D. on a pack of cigarettes
26. One of the reservations thatpeoplehave about this one is thatit has radioactive elements in It. Very
important Is, however, If it has these elements In the amount that could be harmful to the user.
Personally, I say this cannot be This is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely:
A. Descriptive B. argumentative C. narrative D. expository
27. We then found both lying on the floor soaked in their own blood There was no question that
the shot was from ashort distance as something that lookedlike content of the headlay close to
whatThis is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely:
A. Narrative B. argumentative C. descriptive D. expository
28. May people are less prej11d/ced against foreigners than they used to be in the past This is
most likely taken from a piece of writing that is
A. descriptive B. argumentative C. expository D. narrative
29. 011t in the office behind his ho11se, Lemma Is sweating over his newspaper column. His feet are
propped 11p on his desk, and his computer keyboard sits on his lap. This is most likely taken from a
piece of writing that is
A. descriptive B. argumentative C. expository D. narrative
30. Coffee was originally usedas a foodanda medicine by the Arabs, who cultivated it 7,400years ago
In Yemen. Its use as the drink we know today only began to spread after the year 7400. This is
most likely taken from a piece of writing that is.
A. descriptive B. argumentative C. expository D. narrative
31. Dragged out of their hospital bed In Bangw; the patient were br11tally kicked and beaten until
they fellunconscious. CrcuchedIn a comer about 30 meters away from the scene, I was watching what
was going on. Then all of aa sudden, a yo11ng man of abo11t 23 p11//e 011t a machete This is
taken from a
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piece of writing that is most likely:
A. narrative B. argumentative C. expository D. descriptive
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32. Why should the poor pay as much as the rich? Hrst, the poor is already poor and nothing is to
be drawn out of poverty Second, there is also a moral question of whether ii would be just to
addanother burden to thisgroup already saddled with This is taken from a piece of writing that is
most likely:
A. descriptive B. expository C. narrative D. argumentative
33. Everybody was unusually punctual There was, however, someone very important that was still
expected the driver. While everyone was eagerly waiting to leave the campus, Samuel's phone ranges.
It was the driver This is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely:
A. narrative B. expository C. descriptive D. argumentative
34. We can easily see from these few examples the extent of foreign influences one our language,
our arts andour eating habits. This is most likely taken from the section of an essay
A .body 8. details C. conclusion D. introduction
35. At least half of the first year students surveyed reported adopting writing strategies that involved
the use of their first language. This could be a typical example of a research report based on a
research topic entitled.
A. First year students writing strategies C. first year student s first language in writing
B. First year students first language use D. first year students strategies of using first language
36. During the late century vaccination programs were introduced in most countries around the
world Before this thousands of people, especially children, used to die of infectious diseases everyyear.
This most likely taken from the section of an essay
A. Body B. details C.conclusion D. introduction
37. We climbed the mountain and decided to rest for a while. The top of the mountain was all
covered with something that looked like clean #Shema some of us were experiencing snow for the
first time.... This is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely
A. narrative B. expository C. descriptive D. argumentative
38. We crept down the hill and made sure there was no sign of /SIL. we congratulated each other
thinking we had eventually cleared he area. then in no time This is taken from a piece of writing
that
is most likely:
A. narrative B. expository C. descriptive D. argumentative
39. Basketball is fast- paced and required the body to run, turn, twist,pass, jump aim shoot, all
at high speeds andfor longperiodof time. This is most likely part of a writing that is innature
A. Narrative B. descriptive C. expository D. argumentative
40. However, these finding need to be treated with some caution since they are based on what the
respondents said they did.This most likely taken from the section of a research report
A. discussion B. limitations C. introduction D. research objective
41. # ••• ii can be said that use of bamboo reinforcement is a better andeconomical alternative in
vtew of overallcost."This statement is likely taken from the section of a report
A. introduction B. recommendation C. conclusion D. methodlolgy
42. 'The car was speeding down the deserted highway when the accident happened the driver fell
asleep at the wheel anddrove straight into a tree "This text is likely taken from a/an piece of
writing.
A. argumentative B. narrative C. expository D. descriptive
43. 'Despite the fact that they were losing daylight, they were determined to reach the townbefore
they stop for rest. They knew if they were caught by night in the middle of the jungle, they might be
putting their lives at risk. However, their desperation to reach to the aid of their countrymen was
driving these men onwards. This type of writing is commonly found in;
A) argumentation B) description C) exposition D) narration
44. The sentence •Many think thatgenetically engineered crops are a grave danger to the environment."
is likely taken from
A) an argumentative writing B) a descriptive writing C) a narrative writing D) an expository writing
45. She was a big, awkward woman, with big bones and hard, rubbery flesh. Her short arms
ended1n ham hands, andher neck was a squat rollof fat thatprotruded behind her neck as a big
bump. Her skin
... This is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely:
A) narrative B) expository C) descriptive D) argumentative
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45. Every person is a unique collection of opinions, tastes, ideas, and beliefs. No two people like exactly
the same things or feel precisely the same way about an issue. Yet there is one thing that all
people enjoy, and which is an important part of everyone's life -music. Music is a universal art that
ignores
boundaries of age, culture, and time. This is most likely taken from the part of well organized
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essay.
A) introduction B) conclusion C) body D) detail
47. Many have tried to define literature, but a comprehensive definition is yet to come. However,
what most experts of the fieldagree upon is that an apt definition of literature must focus on the
language being used They say literature is any piece of work that employs creative and artistic
language. This piece of text is;
A) expository B) narrative C) argumentative D) persuasive
48. "Mr. Wolf went out hunting in the forest one dark murky night.NThis article is most likely to be
a/an
text.
A. descriptive B. expository C. narrative D. argumentative
49. ·The red -eye bloody vampire flushed his teeth into the soft skin of his lover and ended her life.ff
This article is most likely to be an/a text.
A. argumentative B. expository C. descriptive D. narrative
50. "Slavery has always been the most shocking phenomenon of a world Slavery, which is very
unnatural, provokes mixed feelings from the heart of every person. Some people descendants of those
who used to be slaves years ago. Some faced Nslavery" even in the contemporary terms. And some
people Just simply don't understand..." This is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely
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61. NP/ease see my resume for additional information on my experience. *This piece of writing is
likely taken from.
A. business letter B. personal letter C. letter of inquiry D. job application letter
62. "previous experience as a security guard would be an advantage. • The place was unusually
croweded by strange people
A. social letter B. letter of application C. job advertisement D. business advertisement
63. To write a memo to your close friend, the most appropriate opening is:
A. Hi, B. Hello, C. Dear friend, D. My dear friend,
64. Love to you a/I/Which part of a letter does this line go in?
A. Body B. closing C. salutation D. introduction
65. The most appropriate closing to a memo you send to a colleague working in the same office with
you would be:
A. Bye, B. faithfully, C. good bye, D. truly yours,
66. We regret having to report delays in dispatching our order of......This is a typical example of a line
taken from a letter of:
A. Dispatch B. delivery C. collection D. complaint
67. A note of greetings to an old school friend most likely ends in:
A. Sincerely B. Faithfully C. Love D. With regards
68. The phrase / regret to informyou that.....isapossible introduction used in a letter to someone who:
A. should settle her/his bill. C. is required to sign her/his contract.
B. is advised to collect an item. D. did not succeed in a job interview.
69. Take care andthanks again. This is most likely taken from
A. the ending of a formal letter C. the ending of a letter to a friend
B. the beginning of a formal letter D. the beginning of a letter to a friend
70. We would love to come. This short extract is taken from a letter which
A. Invites B. gives news C. accepts invitation D. asks for further information
71. I hopeyou are all well. This is most likely taken form
A. the body of a friendly letter C. the beginning of a formal letter
B. the ending of a formal letter
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office and the caretakers cupboard.
D) The children's books were all left in the following places, Mrs Smith's room, Mr
Powell's office and the caretaker's cupboard.
95. Which one of the following sentences has a correct punctuation?
A) She always enjoyed sweets, chocolate, marshmallows and toffee apples.
B) She always enjoyed: sweets, chocolate, marshmallows and toffee apples.
C) She always enjoyed sweets chocolate marshmallows and toffee apples.
D) She always enjoyed sweet's, chocolate, marshmallow's and toffee apple's.
96 Which one of the following sentences has a correct punctuation?
A) Sarah's uncle's car was found without its wheels in that old derelict warehouse.
B) Sarah's uncle's car was found without its wheels in that old, derelict warehouse.
C) Sarahs uncles car was found without its wheels in that old, derelict warehouse.
D) Sarah's uncle's car was found without it's wheels in that old, derelict warehouse.
97 Which one of the following sentences has a correct punctuation?
A) I can't see Tim's car, there must have been an accident.
B) I cant see Tim's car;there must have been an accident.
C) I can't see Tim's car there must have been an accident.
D) I can't see Tim's car;there must have been an accident.
98 Which one of the following sentences has a correct punctuation?
A) Paul's neighbors were terrible; so his brother's friends went round to have a word.
B} Paul's neighbors were terrible: so his brother's friends went round to have a word.
C) Paul's neighbors were terrible, so his brother's friends went round to have a word.
D) Paul's neighbors were terrible so his brother's friends went round to have a word.
99 Which one of the following sentences has a correct punctuation?
A) Tims gran, a formidable woman, always bought him chocolate, cakes, sweets and a nice
fresh apple.
B) Tim's gran a formidable woman always bought him chocolate, cakes, sweets and a
nice fresh apple.
C) Tim's gran, a formidable woman, always bought him chocolate cakes sweets and a nice
fresh apple.
D)Tim's gran, a formidable woman, always bought him chocolate, cakes, sweets and a
nice fresh apple.
100. Which one of the following sentences has a correct punctuation?
A)After stealing Tims car, the thief lost his way and ended up in the chief
constable's garage.
B)After stealing Tim's car the thief lost his way and ended up in the chief
constable's garage.
C) After stealing Tim's car, the thief lost his way and ended up in the chief
constable's garage.
D) After stealing Tim's car, the thief lost his' way and ended up in the chief
constable's garage.
101. Which one of the following sentences has a correct punctuation?
A) We decided to visit: Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italy's mountains.
B) We decided to visit Spain, Greece, Portugal and ltalys mountains.
C) We decided to visit Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italy's mountains.
D) We decided to visit Spain Greece Portugal and Italy's mountains.
102. Which one of the following sentences has a correct punctuation?
A) That tall man, Paul's grandad, is this month's winner.
B) That tall manPaul's grandad is this month's
winner. C} That tall man, Paul's grandad, is this
months winner.
D) That tall man, Pauls grandad, is this month's winner.
103. Which one of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
He said, "live me alone." C. He said", Live me alone."
He said, "live me alone" D. He said, "Live me alone."
104. Which one of the following sentences has correct capitalization?
A. Efrata was born on wednesday, November 1,2009.
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A. efrata was born on wednesday, November 1,2009.
C. Efrata was born on wednesday, november 1,2009.
D. Efrata was born on Wednesday, November 1,2009.
105. Which one of the following sentence is WRONGLY punctuated?
A) Chinua Achebe, who is Nigerian, wrote the most famous novel 'No longer at ease'.
B} Chinua Achebe, that is Nigerian, wrote the most famous novel 'No longer at ease'.
C} Chinua Achebe who is Nigerian wrote the most famous novel 'No longer at ease'.
D} Chinua Achebe, who is Nigerian wrote the most famous novel 'No longer at ease'.
106. Which one of the following sentence is correctly punctuated?
A} He said,·1will fly to London on Monday." C} He said "I will fly to London on Monday•
B) He said; "I will fly to London on Monday." D) He said,"I will fly to London on Monday".
107. Which one of the following sentence is correctly punctuated?
A} If I could play a guitar I could be in a band. C} It is raining, so we cannot go to the match.
B) The maize is not ripe, we cannot harvest it yet. D) I can leave to Hawasa or, I can visit
my family.
108. Which one of the following sentences has a correct punctuation?
A. "The date has been set", said Gurmu and added, "We can't change it now."
B. "The date has been set," said Gurmu and added,·we can't change it now."
C. "The date has been set," said Gurmu and added, "we can't change it now."
D. 'The date has been set," said Gurmu, and added ·we can't change it now."
109. Which one of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A. "What is the population of Ethiopia?", the teacher asked.
B. "What is the population of Ethiopia, the teacher asked?"
C. "What is the population of Ethiopia"? the teacher asked.
D. "What is the population of Ethiopia,·the teacher asked.
110. Which one of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A. We visit three places: Jimma; Oromia, Shire; Tigray, and Dessie; Amhara.
B. We visit three places: Jimma, Oromia; Shire, Tigray; and Dessie, Amhara.
C. We visit three places, Jimma, Oromia, Shire; Tigray, and Dessie; Amhara.
D. We visit three places: Jimma, Oromia; Shire, Tigray; and, Dessie, Amhara.
111. Which one of the following sentences has a correct punctuation?
A. Mamo said, "Every dog has its day,·however, I didn't understand what it meant.
B. Mamo said,·every dog has its day·; however, I didn't understand what it meant.
C. Mamo said, "Every dog has its day"; however, I didn't understand what it meant.
D. Mamo said, "every dog has its day;" however, I didn't understand what it meant.
112. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A. Robert frost never finished college, but he became a celebrated poet.
B. Robert frost never finished college but, he became a celebrated poet.
C. Robert Frost, never finished college, but he became a celebrated poet.
D. Robert Frost, never finished college but he became, a celebrated poet.
113. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A. "The frog," states an African proverb· does not jump without a reason."
B. "The frong," "states an African proverb, •does not jump without a reason·.
C. "The frog," states an African proverb, "does not jump without a reason."
D. The frog,·states an African proverb" does jump without a reason.·
114. Which one of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A. I can choose to study medicine or . I may join engineering science.
B. I can choose to study medicine: or I may join engineering science
C. I can choose to study medicine, or I may join engineering science
D.I can choose to study medicine: or I may join engineering science
115. Which one of the sentences is cotTect(ypunctuated?
A. Not surprisingly, universities all over the world, follow similar rules.
B. Not surprisingly universities all over the world, follow similar rules
C. Not surprisingly, universities all over the world follow similar rules.
D. Not surprisingly; universities all over the world follow similar rules
116. Which one of the following sentences is cotTect(ypunctuated?
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A. The receptionist said,"The doctor is unavailable right now. Please wait"
B. The receptionist said "The doctor is unavailable right now. Please wait"
C. The receptionist said "The doctor is unavailable right now, please wait"
D. The receptionist said, "The doctor is unavailable right now. Please Wait."
117. Which one of the following sentences is WRONGL Ypunctuated?
A. She goes to Axum University in Tigray. C. He comes from Jimma, Oromia Regional state.
B. We are from Samara Afar Regional state. D. They bought it from Azezo a suburb in Gondar.
118. Which one of the following sentences has a correct punctuation?
A. Shomo said,"Batu, take it away!" C. Shome said, Batu, "Take it away!"
B. Shomo said, "Batu take it away!" D. Shomo said, "Batu, Take it away!"
119. Which one of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A. He lives in Babile Harar. C. Joi is from Juba South Sudan.
B. He got it from Lelo his daughter. D. We saw Halu in llu Ababor.
120. Which one of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A. I will buy a new computer or, I will take yours. C. I will buy a new computer, or I will take
yours.
B.I will buy a new computer or I will take yours. D. I will buy a new computer or;I will take
yours.
121. Which one of the following sentence is correctly punctuated?
A. Admittedly, Mr. Brown, a member of the new club is very rich.
B. Admittedly Mr. Brown, a member of the new club,is very rich.
C. Admittedly, Mr. Brown, a member of the new club, is very rich.
D. Admittedly, Mr. Brown a member of the new club, is very rich.
SPELLING
Directions: Choose thecorrect spelling for the missing word in each of the following sentences.
122. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) firce B) fierce C} ferce D) fierse
123. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A)thirtith B) thirtyth C) thirtieth D) thirtyieth
124. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) unyeilding B) unyielding C) unyelding D} unyealding
125. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) desicion B) decission C} disision D) decision
126. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) recruit B) recriut C} recrut D) recruite
126. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) decualtured B) dehumansed C} micrwave D) hairdryer
128. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) neutrallity B) reverbberate C) obsolescence D) revolutionise
129. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) occassion B) comission C) omition D) permission
130. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A} restaurant B) extention C} cafteria D} vollyball
131. Which one of the following words is wrongly spelt?
A) Believe B} Cummulative C} Deceive D} Accommodative
132. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) scent B} conscent D} omniscient D) reminicent
133. Which one of the following words is wrongly spelt?
A) arguable B) changable C) dyeing D) cognizance
134. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) questionare B) resemblance C) extention D) enviroment
135. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A} consience B) conscience C) conciousness D) consiousness
136. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) surveyer B) likelyhood C) occurence D) unfortunately
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137. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) plember B) acadamy C} summary D) sufficient
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138. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A. recieve B. receipt C. inqury D. arange
139. Of the following words, which one is correctly spelt?
A. Bureau B. Budget C. Restaurant D. Boutique
140. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) medicine B) hydraulic C) trousers D)trophey
141. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) Installment B) phantacy C) cathedral D) eclips
142. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) embazle B) Secretery C) laundary D) mechanic
143. Of the following words, which one is not correctly spelt?
A. University B. Pronounciation C. college D. psychology
144. Whish one of the following is correctly spelt?
A. develop B. received C. necessary D. grammer
145. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A. lisence B. penality C. enterance D. argumentative
146. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A. Scent B. conscent C. omniscent D. reminescent
147. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A. conscience B. conscience C. Coneiousness D. Consiousness
148. Which one of the following words is correctly spelled?
A. Accommodation 8. Occurrence C. Occupation D. Preference
PART FOUR: JUMBLED WORDS
DIRECTIONS: The following words are NOT in the proper order. When put in the right
order, they make correct English sentences. From the given alternatives, choose the
one that is correct
149. I like snore her that hate hate hearing.
A. I hate that snore like her hearing. C. I hate hearing her snore like that.
B. I hate her snore hearing like that. D. I hate her hearing like that snore.
150. how are these much T-shirts?
A. How much T-shirts are these? C. How much are these T-shirts?
B. These are how much T-shirts? D. These are T-shirts how much?
151. I did not anything about her unusual notice at first.
A. About her I did not notice anything unusual at first.
B. I did not notice anything unusual about her at first.
C. Anything unusual about her I did not notice at first.
D. At first anything unusual about her I did not notice.
152. not to training have helped does seem.
A. Training does not seem to have helped. C. Training does seem to not have helped.
B. To seem training does not have helped. D. Not to have helped training does seem
153. is on he the by the standing window chair.
A. He is by standing the chair on the window. C. He is standing on the chair by the window.
B. He is on the window standing by the chair. D. By standing the chair he is on the window.
154. looking have we over you all been for
A. We have been looking for your all over. C. You have been looking for we all over.
B. We all have been looking over for you. D. All over you have been looking for we.
155. she in do the what you evenings know does
A. What she does do you know in the evenings? C. Do you in the evenings know what she does?
B. In the evenings do you know what she does? D. Do you know what she does in the evenings?
156. get to at tea six up we o'clock drink
A. To drink at six o'clock tea we get up C. We drink up tea to get at six o'clock.
B. We get up at six o'clock to drink tea. D. We get up to drink tea at six o'clock.
157. him you like son like we and your seeing laugh
A. You like your son and we like seeing laugh him. C. We like him laugh and your son like seeing him.
B. You laugh like seeing your son and we like him. D. We like seeing him laugh like you and your son.
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158. World I the sail to around want
A. To sail around the world I want. C.I want to sail around the world.
B. I want around the world to sail D. Around the world I want to sail.
159. Many got you how sisters have
A. How many got siters you have C. How many sisters have you got?
B. How many you have sisters got D. How many have you got sisters?
160. for and join come us celebration the?
A. Come and join for us the celebration. C. Come and joint the celebration for us.
B. For us the celebration come and join. D. Come and join us for the celebration.
161. He around robbed that bank spread a easily
A. That he robbed a bank spread around easily C. He easily robbed a bank around that spread
B. Around that bank he easily robbed a spread D. He eaily robbed a bank that around spread
162. Register at we college the now must?
A. Must register we at the college now? C. Must we at the college register now?
B. Must we register at the college now? D. Must we now at the college register?
163. To get a seat on the front row we arrived an hour early
A. We arrived and hor early to get a seat on the front row.
B. On the front row we arrived an hour early to get a seat.
C. We to get a seat on the front row arrived on the front now.
D. An hour early to get a seat we arrived on the front row.
164. Immediately the police report to please
A. Immediately report please to the police. C. Immediately please report to the police.
B. Please to the police report immediately. D. Please report immediately to the police.
165. Shume dog our little killed.
A. Our Shume little dogkilled. C. Dog killed our Shume little.
B. Shume killed our little dog. D. Our little dog Shume killed.
166. To please what do tell you they.
A. Please, they tell you to do what. C. Please, do what they tell youto.
B. Please, you tell them what to do. D. Please, you do tell to they what.
167. Breakfast to bread are have going for we.
A. We are going to have bread for breakfast. C. We are for breakfast going to have bread.
B. We are going to have for breakfast bread. D. we are going for bread to have breakfast.
168. Medicine take are than instructed you never more to.
A. Take more medicine than you are never instructed to.
B. Never take more medicine than you are instructed to.
C. You are instructed never to take more than medicine.
D. You are never instructed to take more than medicine.
169. Way there similar could apes in humans be no which to are.
A. There could be humans which no ways are in similar to apes.
B. There are no humans which could be in way similar to apes.
C. There could be no way in which humans are similar to apes.
D. There are apes which could no way be in similar to humans.
PART FIVE: PARAGRAPH COHERENCE
DIRECTIONS: The following words are NOT in the proper order. When put in the right order,
they make correct English sentences. From the given alternatives, choose the one that is
correct
170.
A) Whereas trade deficit describes the opposite situation.
B) They say for a country to prosper rapidly, it must maintain a trade surplus for a period of time.
C) Trade surplus explains a business scenario where a country sells more goods to others than it buys.
D) Economists use the terms trade 'deficit' and 'surplus' to explain economic trends in a country.
E) It is because of this trend,they say, China developed so fast.
A) DCABE B)ABEDC C)CBADE D)CDBAE
171. A) Failures, however, are not something to dread so much.
B) Most people hate and fear failures very much.
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C) They can be a blessing if we manage to use them.
D) They can help us learn a great deal and make real progress.
E) They are part of life and proof that we are doing something to achieve our goals.
A) ABCDE B) BACDE C) BCADE D) EACDB
172.
A) Synonyms, words that have the same meaning, do not always have the same emotional meaning.
B) Similarly, a person wants to be slender but not skinny, aggressive but not pushy.
C) For example, the words stingy and frugal both mean "careful with money."
D) Therefore, you should be careful in choosing words because many so called synonyms are not
really synonymous at all.
5) However, calling someone stingy is an insult, but calling someone frugal is a compliment.
A) ACEBD B)CEBDA C)BEADC D)ACDBE
173.
A) But in the industrial era destroying the enemy's productive capacity means bombing the factories
which are located in the cities.
B) So in the agrarian era, if you need to destroy the enemy's productive capacity, what you want to
do is burn his fields, or if you're really vicious, salt them.
C) Now in the information era, destroying the enemy's productive capacity means destroying the
information infrastructure.
D) How do you do battle with your enemy?
E) The idea is to destroy the enemy's productive capacity, and depending upon the economic
foundation, that productive capacity is different in each case.
F) The purpose of the military is to defend the nation and be prepared to do battle With its enemy.
A) FDEBA B) FCABED C) DEBACF D) DFEBAC
174. A) Michael Hofman, a poet and translator, accepts this sorry fact without approval or complaint.
B) But thanklessness and impossibility do not daunt him.
C) He acknowledges too - in fact he returns to the point often - that best translators of poetry
always fail at home level.
D) Hofman feels passionately about his work, and this is clear from his writings.
E) In terms of the gap between worth and reward, translators come somewhere near nurses and
street - cleaners.
A) EACDB B)ADEBC C)EACBD D)DCEAB
175. A) Passivity is not, of course, universal.
B) In areas where there are no lords or laws, or in frontier zones where all men go armed, the
attitude of the peasantry may well be different.
C) However, for most of the soil-bound peasants the problem is not whether to be normally passive
or active, but when to pass from one state to another.
D) This depends on an assessment of the political situation.
A) BDCA B)CABD C)DCBA D)ABCD
176.
A) In the case of King Merolchazzar's courtship of the Princess of the Outer Isles, there occurs a
regrettable hitch.
B) She acknowledges the gifts, but no word of a meeting date follows.
C) The monarch, hearing good reports of a neighboring princess; dispatches messengers with gifts
to her court, beseeching an interview.
D) The princess names a date, and a formal meeting takes place; after that everything buzzes
along pretty smoothly.
E) Royal love affairs in olden were conducted on the correspondence method.
A) ACBDE B) ABCDE C) ECDAB D) ECBAD
177. A) The wall does not simply divide Israel from a putative Palestinian state on the basis of the
1967 borders.
B) A chilling omission from the road map is the gigantic 'separation wall' now being built in the
West bank by Israel.
C) It is surrounded by trenches, electric wire and moats; there are watchtowers at regular intervals.
D) It actually takes in new tracts of Palestinian land, sometimes five or six kilometers at a stretch.
E) Almost a decade after the end of South African apartheid, this ghastly racist wall is going up with
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scarcely a peep from Israel's American allies who are going to pay for most of it.
A}BCADE B} BADCE C} AEDCBA D) ECADB
178. A) There are various reasons why gambling is so popular.
8} The most obvious reason why people gamble is to make money.
C} Even if you know you may not win, there is always a chance that you win.
D) Another reason people gamble is to bring some excitement into their lives.
E) For many people winning from gambling is the only way they make a lot of
money. A}AEBDC B}CDEBA C)DEACB D)A8EDC
179. A) One, I have a problem with the lectures.
B) I don't seem to succeed in my new course.
C) Apparently, my classmates are also uncooperative.
D) They speak quickly and not very clearly.
E} They are not willing to lend me the books I want.
A} BDACE 8) 8ADCE C} DB AEC D} DABEC
180. A) People used symbolic vocal sounds.
B) Language signaling systems are many types.
C} Animals also communicate with one another using cries.
D) But the number of signals is limited except in human languages.
E) For example, birds utter warnings at the eminence of danger.
A} CEDBA 8) 8ACED C} DABCE D) DACBE
181. A) While there, she worked part-time as a travel
agent. 8} After six months she went to work for Kenya
Airlines. C} At nineteen she left school.
D} She also worked at a local airport.
E) She then went to college.
A) CAEDB B) ECADC C) CEAD8 D) BCEAD
182. A) Right in front of me,there were large plants.
A) On my left, the ground rose gently to a low hill.
C} I made my first landing there and began to look around.
D) A kind of fruit like none I had ever seen before grew on them.
E) Attracted by their color, I got closer for a thorough examination.
A) CADE8 8) ACBED C) ABCED D) CDEAB
183. A) So, I left thehouse through the back door.
B) Because of the rain, I was told to wear my coat to school.
C} There he was my father a few meters behind me with the unwanted
coat. D} But as I just reached the school gate, I heard my Dad calling me my
name.
E) However, hated doing it since no other boy had one.
A) ADCBE 8} BEADC C} BDECA D) DCEBA
184. A) Every year one million children die of malaria.
B) Malaria is very common in many parts of the world.
C} However, people must also cooperate to stop its spread.
D) Governments have special programs to control malaria.
E) Many others cannot go to school or work because of malaria.
A) ABCDE B) BAEDC C) BDAEC D) AEBCD
185. A) In 1991, the country launched an early-warning system-the first in the world and one that
has been emulated by countries like Japan.
B) Mexico recent quake occurred 32 years after the city's 1995 shock, which killed about 10,000
people and destroyed 3,000 buildings.
C) Since then, Mexico has worked to shore up its earthquake preparedness.
D} Some had a minute to duck and cover, to grab go bags, and to locate their loved ones.
E) Thanks to sirens and smartphones, thousands of individuals were alerted to the impending quake.
F) Those seconds can mean the difference between life and death.
A) BCAEDF B) FAEBDC C} CABDFE D) AEDCF
186. A) it lives in man the other stage of its life.
B) Bilharzias is a disease found all over the world.
C) Three species of Schistosoma cause human disease.
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D) It is spread by a small fluke or flatworm
E) Schistosoma lives as a parasite in the water snail during one stage of its life.
A) CABDE B) CEBDA C) CEADB D) BDEAC
187. A) Some eye signals are unconscious.
B) We receive 80% of our information about the world through them.
C) When we look at something nice, our pupils get bigger.
D) Our eyes are the most important of our five senses.
E) We also send signals to other people with our eyes.
A) DCBCE B) CBAED C) DBCAE D) CEBAD
188. A) Learn as much as you can about them.
B) Many zoos breed endangered animals.
C) What can you do to help endangered animals?
D) Make an effort to support zoos and wildlife groups.
E) The more you know about them, the you can help.
A) CAEBD B) DBCAD C) DABEB D) BDCEA
189. A) On her arm, there is a tattoo.
B) Juali has an intriguing history.
C) Physically, she is old and has a wrinkled face.
D) When she was 10, she became a drug addict.
E) But people know her for the big earrings she wore.
A) BCAED B) CADBE C) BDECA D) BDCAE
190. A) in REM sleep, the body is quiet but the mind is active.
B) these movements can be observed beneath closed eyelids.
C) Others believe that it helps to rid the brain of over stimulation
D) Some think that REM sleep helps to form permanent memories.
E) During sleep, we experience periods of rapid eye movement (REM)
A) EABDC B) AEDCB C) EBADC D) DECAB
191. A) So I quietly got out of bed to see what it was.
B) It was in the middle of the night when we were all fast asleep.
C) Suddenly, a piercing horrible noise came from downstairs.
D) I could imagine the chilling fear this would cause everyone in the house
E) But before I walked a step, I saw this huge dark creature holding me by the neck.
A) BECAD B) BCDAE C) BCADE D) BDCAE
192. A) One of my favorite things to do is wash my car
B) People say they can tell about a person by their shoes.
C) Here is the thoughtful process I follow to wash my car.
D) A clean car says I'm proud and I fell good about myself.
E) I say that youcan tell about a person by now clean his car is.
A) BEDAC B) CABDE C) EBCDA D) ADBEC
193. A) It has only one room.
B) Konjit's house is a hut.
C) The room is divided into three sections.
D) The three sections are bedroom, kitchen and pantry.
E) A bed and a big wooden box are in the bedroom section.
A) EBADC B) CADBE C) BACDE D) DECBA
194. A) The first thing I do is work out.
B) My morning ritual is the same every day.
C) After that I put on my make up and leave home.
D) When I have school, I have to do a lot of things.
E) When I finish working out, I take a shower, fix my hair and get dressed.
A) ADCEB B) DEBCA C) EABDC D) BDAEC
195. A) It saves time and reduces potential expense.
B) It also makes the communication easy and very quick.
C) Effective communication is vital to any business anywhere in the world.
D) For instance, Mobil phones help to reduce travel and associated expenses.
E) Information technology provides the tools for such communication.
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A) DEABC B)CEADB C)CDABE D)CABED
196. A) ldir, in our society, has a long history.
B) The assistance includes material, financial and labor.
C) Members contribute certain amount of money every month.
D) Some idirs,nowadays, are involved in even more useful activities.
E) Then they get assistance when the member or one of his families dies.
A) ADCEB B) ACEBD C) D ACEB D) AEDCB
197. A) But unfortunately it got so furious.
B) Unlike we thought, it was a wild cat.
C) I was playing hide and seek with friends.
D) We were happy thinking we could take it home.
E) Then my cousin and I discovered an abandoned cat.
A) EABDC B) EDABC C) CEABD D) CEDAB
198. A) I'm not very patient with people.
B) I'm also good at mending things.
C) I don't really want to work with lots of people.
D) I help my neighbors when something is broken.
E) I'm not good at languages but I'm good at science.
A) ACDBE B) EBDAC C) DBAEC D) BDCAE
199. A) This is the planet Venus.
B) Venus is our nearest neighbor.
C) However, no plants or animals could exist on Venus.
D) There is no oxygen in the air and the planet is without water.
E) in the evening just after sunset we see a bright object in the west.
A)DECAB B)AEBCD C)BCADE D)EABCD
200. A) Dallol is found in the Afar Region of Ethiopia.
B) It is one of the lowest and hottest areas of the world.
C) Temperatures can reach as high as 150c in the sun.
D) This makes the place very difficult for wild life to live and vegetation to grow.
E) There is no rain for most of the year, and highest annual rainfall is only 200mm
A) CEBAD B) BABCED C) ECABD D) CABED
201. A) This may not be practical as it is at the expensive end.
B) Segregation of waste should also be seriously considered.
C) Cities must look at their waste economy and invest in re-use.
D) This helps to clean up relatively less toxic waste to irrigate fields.
E) For instance, Singapore uses membrane technology to clean up waste water.
A) CEABD B) CBEDA C) CDEBA D) CABED
202. A) Informative speech is meant to convey knowledge.
B) She/he should also organize her/his speech coherently.
C) Its application in other spheres of life is also common.
D) This type of speech is mostly practiced in the academia.
E) The user of such a speech should prepare her/him very well.
A) ADCEB B) ACDEB C) ACEBD D) AEDBC
203. A) Every year one million children die of malaria.
B) Malaria is very common in many parts of the world.
C) However, people much also cooperate to stop its spread.
D) Governments have special programmers to control malaria.
E) Many other cannot go to school or work because of malaria.
A) ABCED B) BAEDC C) BDAEC D) AEBCD
204. A) Further, there aren't as such any places for recreation.
B) This means you will have to endure physical hardship.
C) Primarily, it is often not easy to find a job that suits you.
D) Living in the countryside has a number of disadvantages.
E) You also have to walk to get somewhere, even long distances.
A)DBECA B)ADEBC C)DCAEB D)ADBCE
205. A) The most important of these is human creativity.
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B) In fact, developing a workable technology requires resources.
C) Having a new technology makes life simple and comfortable.
D) Unfortunately,however, this is not something readily available.
E) People with such ability tremendously contribute to development.
A)CDBAE B)CBEDA C)BDCBA D)CBDEA
206. A) Tourism in some countries has remained static.
B) This is because quality service is reportedly poor.
C) That left many things disorganized and unattractive.
D) What is more, the industry seems to lack effective leadership.
E) In others, however, it is growing whilst markets are in decline.
A) ABDEC B) ABCDE C) ACBDE D) AEBDC
PART SIX: COMMUNICATION
DIRECTIONS: The following Questions are presented in a form of dialogue. The part said by
one of the speakers is given and a blank space Is left for the other. Choose the
alternative that Is most appropriate to complete the dialogue
1. Teacher: We are on page 50, aren't we?
Student: _
A. No, exercise 5. B.Yes, exercise 4 C. Yes, we have done it. D. No, we haven't done it.
2. Genet: I wonder where Selam is.
Almaz:I she's still on the phone.
A) don't know B) don't care C) imagine D) doubt
3.Stranger:How can I get to the Airport, please?
You:Go straight. Turn right and _
A) there is it B) you will admire it C) you can't miss it D) that it is
4. Tourist: Excuse me; do you know where I can change some of my dollars?
Passer by: _
A) Yes, the nearest bank is round that corner. C) Yes, I do.
B) Sorry, I don't change dollars. D) Sure, what do you want me to do?
5. Your friend: Tafesse's grandmother passed away this morning.
You: .Really?
A) Grandmothers are old, aren't they? B) It it serious? C) How sad! D) Does he know?
6.Samson:Tea?
Yilma:
A) What? I don't understand. C) It smells wonderful, doesn't it?
B) I'm sorry, but I don't have tea. D) Yes, please. Thank you.
7. Mother: Do you mind watching the kids while I go get some groceries?
Daughter:
A) Not at all. I'm busy with my paper. C) Yes, of course. I'd be happy too.
B) Sorry. I've got nothing to do anyways. D) Sure thing. Don't worry about it.
8. Employee:I'm sorry if I caused you any trouble with my comments.
His boss: .You only told the truth.
A) You're welcome B) Don't mention it C) No worries D) That's all
9. Boss: When will you be able to get back to work?
Employee: _
A. Yeah, I will be back B. In a week or two C. Of course, I will D. I'm going abroad
10.Customer: Do you have a charger for Samsung phones? My battery just died.
Shopkeeper:
A) I'm afraid we're fresh out of those.
B) Yes, but we sold the last one just yesterday.
C) I'm sorry we meant to keep those in stock.
D) Of course, sir. We'll have one ready for you by tomorrow.
11. Sara: Hello. Why aren't you here already? We started the party half an hour ago.
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Baye:
A) I'm afraid I'm lost. Did you say to take the first or second turn?
B) The directions you gave me are spot on. I don't know where I am.
C) I'm very close. I'll be there as soon as I find your house. '
D) I'm on my way. Can you please show me where your house is?
12. Foreigner:
Shopkeeper: There is a bank at the main square.
A) Do you accept foreign currency here? C) I'm afraid I don't have any local currency.
B) Where can I change my foreign currency? D) How much is that in local currency?
13. Customer: _
Shopkeeper: It is 1 500ETB.
A. Whose is this camera? C. Do you have a camera?
B. Is this camera for sale? D. How much is this camera?
14. Company owner: We have too many expenses. We should lay off some of our workers.
Company Manager: I couldn't agree more.
A) We have too many workers with too little responsibilities.
B) Whatever little profit we have depends on our workers.
C) We can't put our employees out of work; what will they eat?
D) That'll be against a lot of labor laws.
15. A: I'm sorry for your loss. Your grandfather was a great man. He'll be
missed. B: Thank you.
A) I agree with you. C) You are kind to say that.
B) I couldn't agree more. D) Obviously. Did you know him well?
16. A:I think Donald Trump would make a great president.
B: (Which one would be an appropriate response in a formal debate?)
A) I couldn't agree more. I think he'll ruin the US and the world.
B) Based on what? His narcissistic comments? I'd say he'd be a disaster.
C) I respectfully disagree. You're saying that because you're a racist.
D) Considering his racist comments and lack of experience, I incline to disagree with you.
17. A:What's happened to the dog? It's throwing up, and it looks very ill and looks
weary. B: I've no idea.
A) It must've eaten something bad. B) It has eaten something bad.
C) It could've eaten something bad. D) It should've eaten something bad.
18. A:Do you think Alem would be able to make to the party?
B: .She said she'd be busy all weekend.
A) I think so B) Indefinitely C) I can't say D) Most certainly
19. A: Chairman, I think the problem is in human error. If the people handling the project
hadn't...
B: You can't just accuse people without evidence!
A) If you don't mind me interrupting you, C) How dare you!
B) Wait just a moment! D) Excuse me?
20. A: I hear you've been promoted. Congratulations! I can think of no one more deserving.
B:
A) Yes, indeed you're right. Thank you. C) Oh, I'm sure that's not true, but thanks.
B) Oh, that's nothing. All in a day's work. D) Thank you. The boss truly knows his
employees
21. Stranger:How can I get to the nearest cash point?
Resident:
A. There is a bank around Arat kilo C. You will need to walk fast.
B. Go straight and turn left before the light D. Why do you ask?
22. Teacher: What time do you go to bed?
Student:
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A.Very late B. After dinner C. At ten o'clock D. Very early
23. Tourist: Excuse me, do you know where a coffee shop is?
Taxi Driver:
AI.always like tea. C. Coffee shops around here are explosive.
B. No,thanks. I had my coffee after lunch. D. Sorry, I don't live around here.
24. Friend: _
You:It's ok. It's enough to live on.
A. How much do you earn? B. Do you like your job? C. It is a good job. D. What is your job like?
25. Samrawit:Do you know how to make pizza?
Konjit: _
A. It's easy B. I don't like pizza C. No, I don't D. Yes, I can
26. Guest: The kitchen handle has come off.
You:Don't worry. _
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36. Man: Are you married?
Woman:
A. Yes, We do not have a child yet. CS.u r e , we both went to the same school.
B. Yes, Actually we met at a wedding.
D. Yes,I am. That is my husband over there.
37. Teacher:
Student: She's a journalist.
A. What is your sister? C. Who is a journalist?
B. What does your sister do? D. Who is your sister?
38. Daughter: What time is it?
Mom:
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A. Very well C. Only a little
8. I speak English fluently D. Arabic is spoken worldwide
49. Senbeta: This place has enormously changed. Isn't that surpising?
Solomon:
A. Yes, I wish you were here. C. Sure. I can't believe it myself.
8. They demolished everything. D. All this has changed very fast.
50. Alem: Have you heard that Kebede bought a new car?
Chala:
A. Do they pay him well? C. What? You should be kidding!
B. He can now drive us around. D. He is making a lot of mo
51. Student: She is not herself today. What has gone wrong?
Friend:
A. She is sometimes angry. C. She doesn't like people to talk to her.
B. Her friends's car has broken down. D. She saw her boyfriend with another girl.
52. Chane:
Senaet: By bus.
A. Does your Dad walk to work? C. How does your Dad go to work?
B. Why does your Dad go to work D. When does your Dad go to work
53. Your Teacher:
You: No, she doesn't. She lives in a small town.
A. Who lives in a town? C. Does your sister live in a city?
B. Where does your sister live? D. Why does your sister live in a small town?
54. Alem:
Thomas: No way! I'll need it tomorrow.
A. Do youneed your money back soon? C. Can I pay you back the money next week?
B. When should I pay you back the money? D. Do you need your money back
tomorrow?
55. Belay:Everybody should contribute. This is for the good of the community.
Klros:
A. I can't agree more. C. Health centres are important.
B. Can everybody afford it? D. Each of us is to pay birr 5000.
56. Nana:Dad is getting us a new TV set. I am excited.
Chala:
A. I can't believe that! C. How much is he going to pay?
B. Is your dad rich enough? D. Many people around do not have a TV set.
57. Secretary:May I help you?
Visitor:
A. Why do you ask? C. What do you mean?
B. What kind of help? D. Can I see the boss, please?
58. Tola: Let's go out for a drink.
Bereket:
A. Who else is coming? C. Drinks are means of socializing.
B. Why do you like drink? D. I would rather like going to the theatre.
59. Kuku:
Lill: Delicious! The cook must be great.
A. Was the cook so good? C. What was the dinner like?
B. Did you enjoy the dinner? D. What does the dinner like?
60. Brother: Life is getting more and more expensive here. Shall we leave for another place?
Sister:
A. How much do you earn now? C. How much do you need for your food?
B. I guess it is the same D. True! Everybody is complaining these days.
everywhere
51. Student:
Friend:Certainly. Imagine he wasn't in our group!
A. Do they like Gebre? C. Isn't Gebre always laughing?
B. Isn't Gebre so entertaining? D. Is Gebre doing our assignment?
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62. Tamrat: Well, let's go to the cinema.
Hailu:
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A. Do we have time to study? C. Ok. Which film doyou want to see?
8. When did we go there last? D. Sylvester Stallone is a very good actor.
63. Teacher:What are your favorite things to do at weekends?
Student:
A. I like sight-seeing. C.I'm going swimming this weekend.
B. I don't quite like shopping D. I'm not doing anything this weekend.
64. Teacher:How do you like your younger sister?
Student:
A. She's a smart girl. C. She's still at school
8. She's my favorite. D. she's not old enough for marriage.
65. Teacher: What was the weather like here yesterday?
Student:
A. It rains every day. C. It was sunny and warm.
8. I think it is a lovely day. D. I did not go out yesterday.
65. Bontu: did you know she took your camera?
Chaltu:
A. I know she is very bad. C. this is not just ordinary camera.
8. Cameras need care to handle. D. How dare she? Didn't ask me for it.
67. Lilu: Hi Beza. It's me.
Beza: Hello, Lilu! Where a dl la y ?
A. Were you 8. Are you C. have you been D. had you been
68. Abebe: Why did you go to Gambella?
Kibret:
A. It is very hot there. C.It is a rapidly growing town.
8. To visit my birth place. D. The people are very friendly.
69. You:Good morning.
Guest No, thanks.
A. Can I help? C. How do you do?
B. What's the matter? D. Can I have coffee please?
70. Abera: Excuse me. Can you tellme the time, please?
Bekel:
A. It's after breakfast.. C.I'm sorry. I don't have a watch
8. There is no time around here. D. Never mind. I don't have a watch.
71. Teacher:
Student: I get out of bed.
A. What time do you get up? C. Who gets up first in your family?
8. Do you ever get up before six? D. What do you do first in the morning?
72. Passenger1:Excuse me, I think those seats facing the front are ours.
Passenger2.:
A. Oh, I'm sorry. We know they were reserved.
8. Oh, what a shame! I like seats facing the front.
C. I'm afraid the seats are not comfortable enough.
D. Oh, I'm sorry. We did not know they were reserved.
73. Father: I think you'll pass this examination with very good grads. You have been studying hard
over the last months.
Son:
A. I haven't decided yet my field of study.
8. I can't tell you about my excitement, Dad.
C.I think I won't pass theexam. I did not study hard, actually
D. I don't think I'llpass the exam. I did not study hard enough.
74. Samson: How much coffee do you drink?
Tweodros:
A. Al least five cups C. I like coffee
8. Only after lunch D. I don't like strong coffee
75. You: How old are
you?
Lldet:
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A. You tell me where the post office is C. Do you tell me where the post office is?
B. Tell me where is the post office? D. Can you tell me where the post office is?
89. You:Hello. Where do you live?
Stranger:
A. I'm from Jimma C. I live with my sister
B. Around Arat Kilo D. I come by bus
90. You: Are you married, Zahara?
Zahara:
A. Before three years C. I'm 30
B. my husband's name is Jemal D. No,I'm not
91. Customer:
Shop Assistant: its 1500 Birr.
A. Whose is this camera C. Do you have a camera
B. It this camera for sale D. How much is this camera
92. Lilu: Do you speak Italian?
You: _
A. Just a little C. I speak Arabic, too
B. I speak five languages D. I've never been to Italy
93. Mulat:
You: Not enough to pay my bills
A. Do you earn much C. How much do you earn
B. How much do you pay D. Is it enough to pay your bills
94. Samson :How much coffee do you drink ?
Tewodros : _
A. at lest five cups C. I like coffee
B. only after lunch D. I don't like strong coffee
95. You; How old are you?
Lidet :
A. Twenty -two C. old enough for marriage
B. My sister is 18 D. I'm the youngest in the family
96. Mother:I'm sick and tired of winter.
Daughter:
A. Good idea C. Do you want to eat out this evening
B. Don't worry! It'll be spring soon. D. Don't you also like going to the cinema?
97. Genet: I wonder where Selam is.
Almaz:I she's still on the phone.
A) don't know B) don't care C) imagine D) doubt
98. Stranger:How can I get to the Airport, please?
You: Go straight. Turn right and _
A) there is it B) you will admire it C) you can't miss it D) that it is
99.Tourist: Excuse me; do you know where I can change some of my
dollars?
Passer by:
A) Yes, the nearest bank Is round that corner. C) Yes, I do.
B) Sorry, I don't change dollars. D) Sure, what do you want me to
do? 1OD.Your friend: Tafesse's grandmother passed away this morning.
You: .Really?
A) Grandmothers are old, aren't they? B) It it serious? C) How sad! D) Does he
know? 101.Samson: Tea?
Yilma:
A) What? I don't understand. C) It smells wonderful, doesn't it?
B) I'm sorry, but I don't have tea. D) Yes. please. Thank
you. 102.Student: How soon can I get my new ID?
Coordinator: You will have to wait till we finish processing your personal
information. Student: _
A) And how long is that going to take?C) Can you finish that fast then?
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B) Why would that take long? D) You people are always so slow. Can you hurry it up,
please?
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103.Mother: Do you mind watching the kids while I go get some groceries?
Daughter:
A) Not at all. I'm busy with my paper. C) Yes, of course. I'd be happy too.
B) Sorry. I've got nothing to do anyways. D) Sure thing. Don't worry about
it. 104.Employee: I'm sorry if I caused you any trouble with my comments.
His boss: .You only told the truth.
A) You're welcome B) Don't mention it C) No worries D) That's all
1OS.Customer: Do you have a charger for Samsung phones? My battery just
died.
Shopkeeper:
A) I'm afraid we're fresh out of those.
B) Yes, but we sold the last one just yesterday.
C) I'm sorry we meant to keep those in stock.
D) Of course, sir. We'll have one ready for you by tomorrow.
106.A stranger:Excuse me. sir. Would you by any chance know a Mr. Peterson in this neighborhood?
I was supposed to be at his house for son's birthday, but I got my directions mixed up.
Passerby:
A) Sure, but I don't live around here myself.
B) I don't know the neighborhood that well I'm afraid.
C) You must be mistaken. I don't know everyone in this neighborhood.
D) I'm not sure I know anyone by that name. Who did you say you were?
107. Sara:Hello. Why aren't you here already? We started the party half an hour ago.
Baye: _
A) I'm afraid I'm lost. Did you say to take the first or second turn?
B) The directions you gave me are spot on. I don't know where I am.
C) I'm very close. I'll be there as soon as I find your house. '
D) I'm on my way. Can you please show me where your house is?
108. Foreigner: _
Shopkeeper: There is a bank at the main square.
A) Do you accept foreign currency here? C) I'm afraid I don't have any local currency.
B) Where can I change my foreign currency? D) How much is that in local currency?
109. Company owner:We have too many expenses. We should lay off some of our workers.
Company Manager:I couldn't agree more.
A) We have too many workers with too little responsibilities.
B) Whatever little profit we have depends on our workers.
C) We can't put our employees out of work; what will they eat?
D) That'll be against a lot of labor laws.
110. Person A:
Person B: You were in violation of several regulations. I'm afraid I'm going to have to book you.
A) What did I do wrong, officer? C) How soon can I get a table, please?
B) Can I have a room for the night? D) Why can't I borrow this book? I'm a member of the library.
111. A: I'm sorry for your loss. Your grandfather was a great man. He'll be missed.
B:Thank you.
A) I agree with you. C) You are kind to say that.
B) I couldn't agree more. D) Obviously. Did you know him well?
112. A: I think Donald Trump would make a great president.
B: (Which one would be an appropriate response in a formal debate?)
A) I couldn't agree more. I think he'll ruin the US and the world.
B) Based on what? His narcissistic comments? I'd say he'd be a disaster.
C) I respectfully disagree. You're saying that because you're a racist.
D) Considering his racist comments and lack of experience, I incline to disagree with you.
113. Kuku: Are you sure she is arriving this
weekend? Eleni::
A. No doubt! She has her seat confirmed. C. I think she is taking a plane to change at Dubai.
B. The weekend is going to be rainy. D. They have prepared a lot of things to welcome her.
114. Student: Are we having an exam next week?
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Teacher::,
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A. How many units have we done? C. Your result last time was so good.
B. In fact, exams are approaching. D. I am not sure yet,but you might.
115. Wife: :
Husband:Did I hear on the radio that he is already back?
A. Sorry! What did you say? C. They say the PM is out of country.
B. The PM is planning to visit Arba Minch. D. The PM will be leaving tomorrow.
116. Girgiro:I won five million in a lottery.
Lomi:: _
A. Lottery is for lucky people. C. Did you also win one last year?
B. Five million! Are you kidding? D. Girgiro! I also bought the ticket.
117. Jembere: Sorry Sir! We close at 5:00 pm.
Gashe::
A. Come on! It is only two minutes after 5:00. C. What time did you close today?
B. My friend said you were open. D. I need some money for my
shopping 118. Muse:Have you heard that Belete was released?
Shoa: :
A. I know. He severely criticizes the system. C. What good news! When was that?
B. Is Belete a businessman by profession? D. Everybody likes Belete, I suppose.
119. Balemo: What would you do if yousee friends eating junk?
Gedlu::
A. Come on,they shouldn't do that? C. Why don't they eat what they can find?
B. Perhaps take them home and feed them. D. The government should feed such people.
120. Yoyo:How long does it take to Dire Dawa?
Yaya: :
A. It depends on your driving. C. Not more than fifty birr.
B. Dire Dawa is very far. D. It is around 500 kilometers.
121. Berhan:How come that you look older than your dad?
Micky::
A. I think my mum is also very young. C. Because he died when he was only 35.
B. No, I don't look as old as you think. D. You know he died only two years ago.
122. You:How can I get to the Ministry of Education?
Driver::
A. You mean from here or ... ? C. Lots of people ask this question.
B. Sorry, I am a stranger myself. D. it could be in a walking distance.
123. Yodlt: We're going out for lunch. Would youcome?
Sara::
A. I would rather do it for dinner. C. Who is going for lunch now?
B. I think, she will come? D. I am afraid, we have no money.
124. Adam::
Mary:My pleasure. Just tell me what you want.
A. Shall I tell you a secret? C. Could you buy me a battery for my watch?
B. Can I use your camera, please? D. Could you do me a favor, please?
125. Yerom:May I give her my mobile phone?
Wlrtu:
A. Now way! Are youcrazy? C. She has lost everything.
B. That is new. Isn't it? D. Does she buy a mobile phone?
126. Receptionist: May I help you, Sir?
Customer::
A. I am in Room 522. C. There is no water in my room.
B. All the rooms are occupied D. my room is on the first floor.
127. Teacher::
Student: Teacher, is it him talking.
A. Tell me, what is this boy doing? C. Why do students disturb the class?
B. Why don't you listen? That is really rude! D. Would you mind copying the notes?
128. Rahel:I received my computer back.
Cheru::
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A. Computers are very useful. C. She has also taken my computer.
B. You want it for the assignment. D. No! You know she wants it.
129. Mamush: She hasn't written the report, yet.
Tlglst: :
AW.h y is a report important? C. Why didn't you write it on time?
B. This is unacceptable. You should penalize her! D. It should be our duty to take orders.
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ANSWER FOR ENGLISH WORK BOOK
By Alemrayehu Mekonnen
ANSWER FOR ENGLISH WORK BOOK
1.B 21.0 41C 61A 81.A 101C 121C 141Error 161C 181C 201C
2.B 22.A 420 62B 82.B 102A 122B 1420 162B 182A 202A
3.A 23.C 430 63C 83.0 103D 123C 143B 163A 183B 203A
4.A 24.A 44A 64B 84.B 1040 124B 144Error 1640 184B 205C
5.A 25.A 45C 650 85.C 105D 1250 1450 165B 185A 205A
6.C 26.B 46A 66B 86.0 106A 126A 146A 166B 1860 206B
7.B 27.A 47A 67C 87.A 107C 1270 147Error 167A 187C
8.A 28.B 48.C 680 88.B 148Error 168B 188B
9.0 29.A 49.0 69C 89.0 109A 1290 149C 169C 189A
10.C 30.C 50.0 70C 90 C 110B 130A 150C 170A 190C
11.B 31.0 51C 71A 91.B 111C 131B 151B 171B 191B
12.B 32.A 52A 72C 92.C 112C 132A 152A 172A 192A
13.0 33.0 53A 73B 93.0 113C 133B 153C 173A 193C
14.A 34.C 54C 74C 94.A 114C 134B 154A 174C 1940
15.A 35.C 55A 75A 95.A 115C 135B 1550 1750 195B
16.C 36.D 56B 76C 96.B 116A 1360 156B 176C 196A
17.A 37.C 57C 77B 97.0 117B 137C 1570 177B 1970
18.0 38.A 580 78A 98C 118D 138Error 158C 178D 198B
19.A 39.B 590 79A 990 119D 139Error 159C 179B 1990
20.B 40.A 60C 800 100C 120C 140Error 1600 180B 2000
PART FOUR: COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES
1.A 21.B 41.B 61.B 81.D 101.0 121B
2.C 22.C 42.B 62.C 82.A 102.A 122B
3.C 23.0 43.A 63.A 83.B 103.D 123A
4.A 24.A 44.C 64.A 84.B 104.C 1240
5.C 25.C 45.C 65.C 85.B 105.A 125A
6.0 26.B 46.C 66.0 86.D 106.B 126C
7.0 27.C 47.A 67.C 87.A 107.A 127B
8.C 28.A 48.C 68.B 88.D 108.B 1280
9.B 29.C 49.A 69.C 89.A 109.A 1290
10.A 30.0 50.C 70 C 90.D 110.A
11.A 31.B 51. B 71.0 91.D 111.C
12.B 32.A 52.C 72.0 92.A 112.A
13.D 33.A 53.C 73.0 93.D 113.A
14.A 34.A 54.A 74.A 94.A 114.0
15.C 35.B 55.A 75.A 95.A 115.C
16.0 36.0 56.A 76.B 96.B 116.B
17.C 37.B 57.D 77.0 97.C 117A
18.C 38.0 58.D 78.A 98.A 118C
19.A 39.C 59.B 79.0 99.A 119A
20.C 40.0 60.B 80.C 100.C 1200
ALEMAYEHU MEKONNEN
CHIRO,OROMIA
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