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2016 E.C. English Natural stream EUEE past paper

91 questions · 2016 E.C. / 2024 G.C. · Natural stream · unofficial

Unofficial practice for the 2016 E.C. / 2024 G.C. Natural stream English Ethiopian University Entrance Exam (EUEE / matric). 91 question stems from the Abrari bank are listed below. Not an official Ministry, EAES, MoLS, or OCACC paper.

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1 / 5englishCommunicative activities (dialogue completion)

Father: It is getting too cloudy but the forecast has it that the day will be dry. Daughter: Dad! ________ rain. Let's rather rush home

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Q1 · Communicative activities (dialogue completion)

Father: It is getting too cloudy but the forecast has it that the day will be dry. Daughter: Dad! ________ rain. Let's rather rush home
  1. A. When it is dry, there is no
  2. B. If the day is cloudy, it may not
  3. C. I heard it is unlikely to
  4. D. There is no doubt it will
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q2 · Communicative activities (dialogue completion)

Yonas: _________ You seem to be busy. Sorome: My glasses! Have you seen them?
  1. A. What are you looking for?
  2. B. Haven't you found your glasses?
  3. C. What are you doing?
  4. D. Where are your glasses?
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q3 · Communicative activities (dialogue completion)

Gelebo: I hope you gave the money to Mom. Dandero: ________ It was stolen. It should be in a taxi
  1. A. How much was it? Perhaps
  2. B. I hope you will forgive me, but
  3. C. The thieves, and
  4. D. Unfortunately, I didn't, so
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q4 · Communicative activities (dialogue completion)

Aster: Is he your husband? I haven't met him before. Lidya: Come on, ________ How dare you?
  1. A. I love my husband.
  2. B. my husband is handsome.
  3. C. why do you ask?
  4. D. what do you mean?
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q5 · Communicative activities (dialogue completion)

Teacher: I don't know why but I am feeling very dizzy. Friend: ________ see your doctor immediately. Right now!
  1. A. You had better
  2. B. It may be good to
  3. C. You might
  4. D. Oh! Perhaps
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Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q6 · Communicative activities (dialogue completion)

Tutu: I am leaving for US on Monday. US, California. Titi: ________ Could you repeat that, please?
  1. A. Sorry, I didn't catch that
  2. B. Are you leaving on Monday?
  3. C. Are you trying to fool me?
  4. D. That is too good to be true
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q7 · Communicative activities (dialogue completion)

Emebet: ________ I have won a scholarship to Germany. Gene: Are you serious? That is like a lottery.
  1. A. I have been trying for long
  2. B. You won't believe this but
  3. C. What a scholarship!
  4. D. I like German universities
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Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q9 · Communicative activities (dialogue completion)

Mamusha: You've got a nice car. It looks great. Yaya: Sure, but _________
  1. A. it is not very good, I'm afraid
  2. B. it is brand new straight from Japan
  3. C. it is as fast as yours
  4. D. it is not as fast as yours
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Q10 · Communicative activities (dialogue completion)

Mom: Why don't you buy yourself better shoes, son? Son: ___________ I'll buy top-quality ones.
  1. A. If Dad gives me more money
  2. B. All shoes in the town are bad, but
  3. C. I like these shoes, Mom
  4. D. These ones are fine, but
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Q12 · Communicative activities (dialogue completion)

Umod: I don't like raw meat. How does it taste? Shola: ___________. But most Ethiopians are enjoying it.
  1. A. I don't either
  2. B. Neither don't I
  3. C. So do I
  4. D. Either do I
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q13 · Communicative activities (dialogue completion)

Tourist: ____________ in your country? Tour guide: You know, the altitude here is not very high.
  1. A. Why is it so warm
  2. B. Could it be very warm
  3. C. What is the altitude
  4. D. What is the weather
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q14 · Communicative activities (dialogue completion)

Bultum: ____________ think of taking a break? Hagos: I was just about to say that. Let's go.
  1. A. When do you
  2. B. Would you like to
  3. C. What do you
  4. D. How do you
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q15 · Communicative activities (dialogue completion)

Ziyad: I hear they provide free lunch here. Mukerem: No! ________________________, nobody will do the public works.
  1. A. Despite lunch is free
  2. B. If you have free lunch
  3. C. In my opinion
  4. D. If there is free lunch
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q16 · Communicative activities (dialogue completion)

Chief: I think we should leave. I didn't like the atmosphere. Yared: ____________ things seem to be changing for positive. Let's wait a bit.
  1. A. On the one hand, however
  2. B. Even though that is the case
  3. C. If you think that way
  4. D. I agree up to a point, but
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q17 · Communicative activities (dialogue completion)

Tadesse: Why is the roof leaking? Carpenter: _______________ it hasn't been serviced for long.
  1. A. The reason as a fact is that
  2. B. Yes, it is because of the reason that
  3. C. I think because of
  4. D. This is due to the fact that
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q18 · Communicative activities (dialogue completion)

Manager: What do you think of buying a new vehicle for our office? Deputy: _____________, we are short of budget. Besides, there is no need for one.
  1. A. To begin with
  2. B. If you ask me
  3. C. I really feel
  4. D. What I think is
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q20 · Communicative activities (dialogue completion)

Stranger: Where is the nearest bank around? You: ____________ that tall building down there.
  1. A. I don't think it could be
  2. B. The bank is far away from
  3. C. You should know
  4. D. It's on the corner of
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q21 · Language focus (linking words)

We all failed in the recruitment exam. ________________, they accepted none of us. I think another round of advertisement is inevitable.
  1. A. Which means
  2. B. Consequently
  3. C. In effect
  4. D. Accordingly
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q22 · Language focus (verb tense/passive)

Let me go and check if the car is ready. It _______________________ when I came this morning.
  1. A. was being fixed
  2. B. will have to be fixed
  3. C. might be fixed
  4. D. intended to be fixed
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Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q23 · Language focus (quantifiers)

We need an immediate restocking. Did you know we were left with ________________________ food in the fridge?
  1. A. some
  2. B. scarce
  3. C. little
  4. D. a little
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Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q24 · Language focus (modals/ability)

They had to get together at six... However, we ________________________ to get there before they left.
  1. A. must be able
  2. B. could be able
  3. C. are able
  4. D. were able
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q25 · Language focus (prepositions)

We are going to use this room __________________ a kitchen for the time being...
  1. A. for
  2. B. like
  3. C. in
  4. D. as
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q26 · Language focus (used to)

When we were in Gambella, every day after work, we _________________ sit by the river...
  1. A. used to
  2. B. have used to
  3. C. are used to
  4. D. were used to
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q27 · Language focus (participial adjectives)

These are all _________________ people. They don't even know what is good and what is not for them...
  1. A. confuse
  2. B. confusion
  3. C. confused
  4. D. confusing
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q28 · Language focus (infinitives)

I would like _________________ her before she leaves...
  1. A. see
  2. B. to be seeing
  3. C. seeing
  4. D. to see
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Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q29 · Language focus (conditionals)

I would have married her ________________ I had known her dad was one of the wealthiest...
  1. A. unless
  2. B. because
  3. C. before
  4. D. if only
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q30 · Language focus (subject-verb agreement)

Neither staff members nor the police _________________ on the premise when the gangs robbed everything...
  1. A. are
  2. B. were
  3. C. is
  4. D. was
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q31 · Language focus (adverbs)

We haven't done the job _______________ but I know we will finish it by Monday next week.
  1. A. still
  2. B. up till
  3. C. now
  4. D. yet
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q32 · Language focus (present perfect)

I ______________ to that hotel so many times although I always get disappointed with their service.
  1. A. had been
  2. B. have been
  3. C. was
  4. D. like being
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q33 · Language focus (future/spontaneous decision)

Are you telling me he is ill? Sorry about that. I __________________ see him right after class.
  1. A. might
  2. B. am going to
  3. C. will
  4. D. could
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q34 · Language focus (so/such)

The movie was _______ boring _______. I fell asleep while I was watching it.
  1. A. so.......that
  2. B. so.......as
  3. C. such.........that
  4. D. such a.........that
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q35 · Language focus (contrast connectors)

Obviously, the car is very expensive, __________________, it is fuel-economical. If I had the money, I'd go for it.
  1. A. in addition
  2. B. but on the other hand
  3. C. even so
  4. D. but unlike that
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q36 · Language focus (comparison)

His suit is ______________ mine but the color is boring. I wouldn't take it even for free.
  1. A. rather expensive as
  2. B. not as much costly as
  3. C. almost the same as
  4. D. very different from
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q37 · Language focus (past perfect/reported speech)

When I met her at the party, she told me she ________________ her salary for the previous month...
  1. A. has collected
  2. B. had collected
  3. C. collected
  4. D. did collect
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q38 · Language focus (modals of advice)

You _______________ speak to him like that. After all, he is your elder brother...
  1. A. ought not to
  2. B. will rather not
  3. C. will not
  4. D. might not
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q39 · Language focus (articles/relatives)

They are talking about _________________ artist we saw as we were coming here...
  1. A. which
  2. B. whom
  3. C. an
  4. D. the
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q40 · Language focus (present perfect continuous)

Your wife _____________ since 9.00 am but you don't even call and apologize...
  1. A. has been waiting
  2. B. would have been waiting
  3. C. is waiting
  4. D. was waiting
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q41 · Language focus (wish/subjunctive)

We wish we _______________ her home, but her mom is not in the country...
  1. A. will send
  2. B. would send
  3. C. send
  4. D. have sent
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q42 · Language focus (passive/tense)

Originally, the book _________________ in Spanish, and a few years ago, it _______________ in English.
  1. A. were written/were translated
  2. B. are written/are translated
  3. C. was written/was translated
  4. D. is written/is translated
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q43 · Language focus (degree adverbs)

It is ______________ hot to toil in this room. I suggest that we leave or switch the air conditioner on...
  1. A. too
  2. B. pretty
  3. C. very
  4. D. quite
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q44 · Language focus (modals of possibility)

I _____________ come but it all depends on whether or not it rains...
  1. A. shall
  2. B. must
  3. C. will
  4. D. may
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q45 · Language focus (time connectors)

Don't give them time. ________________ their plane arrives, have them under arrest...
  1. A. Soon before
  2. B. Sooner after
  3. C. As soon as
  4. D. Immediately soon
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q47 · Language focus (question words)

If you are not sure of how much he earns, ________________ do you need to make a guess?...
  1. A. for what
  2. B. what reason
  3. C. why
  4. D. when
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q48 · Language focus (gerund after preposition)

Despite ________________ all the questions in this exam correctly, he is not one of my top students...
  1. A. answering
  2. B. has answered
  3. C. answer
  4. D. answered
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q49 · Sentence comprehension (paraphrase)

Whether you go this time of the year is your decision but the weather is anything but sunny.
  1. A. The weather is very sunny and could be warm.
  2. B. You can go there this year and enjoy the weather.
  3. C. The weather this time is terrible.
  4. D. The weather this time is not sunny at all.
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q50 · Sentence comprehension (third conditional)

Had we met him when he came, we could have convinced him.
  1. A. I am happy we didn't meet him.
  2. B. Unfortunately we didn't meet him.
  3. C. We were away when he came.
  4. D. We were able to convince him.
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q51 · Reading comprehension (Chimpanzees passage)

What can we deduce from Paragraph 2 about the mission of the University of Michigan's Animal Diversity Web (ADW)?
  1. A. It offers courses on various animals found in different parts of the world.
  2. B. It provides information on different animal species to foster comparisons.
  3. C. It specializes in chimps and has comprehensive information on them.
  4. D. It is among the top institutions in the world that studies the apes family.
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q52 · Reading comprehension (Chimpanzees passage)

Which one of the following sentences best describes the relationship of chimps with humans?
  1. A. It is usual for chimps to steal unprotected human food.
  2. B. Chimps can leave their habitats in the interest of humans.
  3. C. Chimps can kill if humans get into their territory.
  4. D. Wild chimps are fearful of humans and do not attack.
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q53 · Reading comprehension (Chimpanzees passage)

Which one of the following is true about chimpanzees in the Western Region of Uganda?
  1. A. They are aggressive and usually attack human beings.
  2. B. When scavenged food, they become more confident than humans.
  3. C. They obviously kill one person per year.
  4. D. They attack children more than they do adults.
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q54 · Reading comprehension (vocabulary in context)

What does 'predatory behavior' as used in Paragraph 3 mean?
  1. A. Attacking individual children consistently.
  2. B. Taking advantage of vulnerable situations.
  3. C. Killing and eating human beings.
  4. D. Being afraid of larger human beings.
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q55 · Reading comprehension (reference)

Who does 'our' as used in Paragraph 1 Line 1 refer to?
  1. A. Human beings
  2. B. Friends talking
  3. C. Chimps
  4. D. The writers
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q56 · Reading comprehension (Chimpanzees passage)

Which one of the following sentences, according to the passage, is true about the great ape family?
  1. A. In terms of family categorization, humans do not differ from apes.
  2. B. Chimps are the most intelligent of all members of its family group.
  3. C. Chimps are closer to humans than any other living family relative.
  4. D. Except chimps, other apes close to humans have gone extinct.
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q57 · Reading comprehension (Chimpanzees passage)

What could be taken as contradictory about chimps in the passage, in Paragraph 1?
  1. A. That chimps are apes but still share a lot with humans.
  2. B. That chimps live in complex societies but are just apes.
  3. C. That chimps are intelligent and social but violent.
  4. D. That chimps and humans belong to the same family.
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q58 · Reading comprehension (inference/detail)

How tall could an average chimpanzee be when standing upright?
  1. A. Around 4 feet 7 inches
  2. B. Around 4 feet 2 inches
  3. C. Around 5 feet 3 inches
  4. D. Around 4 feet 4.5 inches
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q59 · Reading comprehension (detail)

According to Paragraph 2, which one of the following is true about chimps?
  1. A. Female chimpanzees do not weigh as much as human beings do.
  2. B. Chimps are now given special attention so they grow in number.
  3. C. Chimpanzees are more powerful, but smaller than human beings.
  4. D. These days, most chimpanzees live as long as human beings do.
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

Unofficial — solved by Abrari, not an official EAES key.

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Q60 · Reading comprehension (Child abuse passage)

Which one of the following, according to Paragraph 2, is true about child abuse reports in Philadelphia?
  1. A. Reports of over 5,000 cases per annum are promisingly high.
  2. B. The Children and Youth Agency is receiving incomplete reports on cases.
  3. C. Cases are being reported extensively.
  4. D. Incidents reported are far less than the actual problem.
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q61 · Reading comprehension (Child abuse passage)

What, according to the passage, is a possible cause of child abuse?
  1. A. Being under straining situations
  2. B. Social events in or outside the home
  3. C. Poor reporting system
  4. D. Individuals with ill motives
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q62 · Reading comprehension (Child abuse passage, NOT)

Which one of the following is NOT a possible cause of undue stress?
  1. A. Disagreement between spouses
  2. B. Doing a job one is not interested in
  3. C. Failure to afford a living
  4. D. Loneliness and isolated life
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q64 · Reading comprehension (meaning of sentence)

What does the first sentence in Paragraph 1 mean? ('Child abuse is a phenomenon that knows no social, geographic or racial boundaries.')
  1. A. Whether young or old, you are always abused.
  2. B. Some races in the world do not practice child abuse.
  3. C. Child abuse should not be practiced.
  4. D. Child abuse is everywhere regardless.
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q65 · Reading comprehension (Child abuse passage)

What does the writer specifically say about America in relation to child abuse?
  1. A. American children abused today and will abuse others when they grow up.
  2. B. Americans are intentionally creating another generation of child abusers.
  3. C. Tomorrow's America will see less child abuse.
  4. D. Wealthy Americans are the main actors in child abuse.
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q66 · Reading comprehension (vocabulary)

Which one of the following is closest in meaning to the word 'plague' in Paragraph 1, Line 3?
  1. A. infection
  2. B. epidemic
  3. C. torture
  4. D. wound
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q67 · Reading comprehension (Child abuse passage)

Which one of the following sentences is true about child abuse?
  1. A. Many people stood against child abuse after reading passages in laws.
  2. B. Initially, Americans remained quiet on the revolution against child abuse.
  3. C. Child abuse was exercised secretly for a very long time.
  4. D. Parents for long used to close their doors and abuse children.
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q69 · Vocabulary substitution

They kept trying hard to bring him to the position of chairmanship... (substitute for 'trying hard')
  1. A. manipulating
  2. B. propagating
  3. C. working
  4. D. struggling
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q70 · Vocabulary substitution

The troop opened an attack on the enemy in a bid to capture the garrison. (substitute for 'opened')
  1. A. dropped
  2. B. designed
  3. C. launched
  4. D. realized
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q71 · Vocabulary substitution

The AU meeting to be held next month is expected to pass resolutions... (substitute for 'meeting')
  1. A. summit
  2. B. cluster
  3. C. mediation
  4. D. seminar
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q72 · Vocabulary substitution

AIDS patients used to be alienated for having HIV in their blood. (substitute for 'alienated')
  1. A. disappointed
  2. B. involved
  3. C. preserved
  4. D. stigmatized
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q73 · Vocabulary substitution

It appears the combined effort exerted by the team significantly contributed to their success. (substitute for 'combined effort')
  1. A. synergy
  2. B. dismay
  3. C. disarray
  4. D. power
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q74 · Vocabulary substitution

Unless viable solutions are sought for our development problems, the people will keep suffering... (substitute for 'viable')
  1. A. promotable
  2. B. sustainable
  3. C. sensible
  4. D. productive
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q75 · Analogy (antonyms)

Clean: Dirty; Controlled:__________
  1. A. Extended
  2. B. Expanded
  3. C. Rampant
  4. D. Stagnant
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q76 · Analogy (function)

Pen: Write; Rubber: __________
  1. A. Erase
  2. B. Sweep
  3. C. Remove
  4. D. Eliminate
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q77 · Completion (vocabulary)

Nowadays, many vehicles are _______ in Ethiopia by importing parts from Europe or Asia...
  1. A. purchased
  2. B. assembled
  3. C. prepared
  4. D. organized
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q78 · Completion (vocabulary)

We tolerate no _______ of any kind on our premise. Everybody is treated equally...
  1. A. condemnation
  2. B. discrimination
  3. C. nepotism
  4. D. entertainment
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q79 · Completion (vocabulary)

The noise made by a group of revolting students _______ our discussion and we had to call the police.
  1. A. stifled
  2. B. blocked
  3. C. disrupted
  4. D. endangered
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q80 · Completion (vocabulary)

The government should take measures on companies that ________ children under 18 by allowing their employment...
  1. A. exploit
  2. B. absorb
  3. C. entertain
  4. D. sympathize
Worked solutionUnofficial

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Q81 · Completion (vocabulary)

My friends are _______ all over the country and I don't have any problem wherever I go...
  1. A. disarrayed
  2. B. concentrated
  3. C. located
  4. D. scattered
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q82 · Completion (vocabulary)

We hardly have any _______ courses in our curriculum. This is because... training spiritual leaders...
  1. A. divine
  2. B. specialty
  3. C. secular
  4. D. science
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q83 · Jumbled words

the/ commonly/ these/ are/ cat/ to/ as/ house/ referred. -> choose correct sentence
  1. A. Cats are these as commonly referred to the house
  2. B. Commonly referred are cats to the house are these
  3. C. These are commonly referred to as the house cat
  4. D. These are the cat as commonly referred to house
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q84 · Jumbled words

in/ can/ her/ and/ talk/ bring/ we. -> choose correct sentence
  1. A. We can talk her and bring in
  2. B. We and her talk can bring in
  3. C. We bring her in and can talk
  4. D. Bring her in and we can talk
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q85 · Jumbled words

next/ them/ going/ do/ who/ is/ pick/ you/ know/ up/ to? -> choose correct sentence
  1. A. Do you know who is going to pick them up next?
  2. B. You know who is going to do pick them up next?
  3. C. Who is next going to pick them up do you know?
  4. D. Do you know who is next going to pick up them?
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q86 · Punctuation and capitalization

Choose the correctly punctuated and capitalized sentence (buying a list of items).
  1. A. If you go to Merkato, you'll need to buy the following: a shirt, a jacket and a coat.
  2. B. If you go to Merkato, you'll need to buy the following a shirt, a jacket and a coat.
  3. C. If you go to Merkato, you'll need to buy: the following, a shirt, a jacket, and a coat.
  4. D. If you go to Merkato, you'll need to buy the following, a shirt: a jacket and a coat.
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q87 · Punctuation and capitalization

Choose the correctly capitalized sentence (Sor River, Khalifa Hotel, Metu).
  1. A. When he went to visit the Sor River, he stayed at Khalifa hotel in Metu.
  2. B. When he went to visit the Sor river, he stayed at Khalifa hotel in Metu.
  3. C. When he went to visit the Sor River, he stayed at Khalifa Hotel in Metu.
  4. D. When he went to visit the Sor river, he stayed at Khalifa Hotel in Metu.
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q90 · Word spelling

Which one of the following words has a correct spelling?
  1. A. resolusion
  2. B. conclusion
  3. C. domnition
  4. D. arguement
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q91 · Paragraph coherence

Order sentences a-d. a. It is also a source of comfort in life. b. Money is used to buy goods and services. c. It is used as a source to fulfill basic needs. d. This means you won't starve if you have it.
  1. A. d b a c
  2. B. b c d a
  3. C. c a d b
  4. D. a b d c
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q92 · Paragraph coherence

Order sentences a-d. a. Some 19.5 million of them are refugees with 50% children. b. The misery will continue unless peace building is given a place. c. This has kept most conflict-affected countries in abject poverty. d. Today about 59.5 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide.
  1. A. a d c b
  2. B. b d a c
  3. C. d a c b
  4. D. c a b d
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q93 · Paragraph coherence

Order sentences a-d. a. It helps break the cycle of poverty. b. This is particularly true in developing countries. c. In these contexts, empowering youth through education is particularly critical. d. Despite benefits of education, many people still lack access to quality education.
  1. A. a b c d
  2. B. c d b a
  3. C. b a d c
  4. D. d b c a
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q94 · Paragraph coherence

Order sentences a-d (job application). a. I saw your vacancy announcement for the marketing job. b. In fact, I have five years of experience as a marketing officer. c. I would be an asset to you if given the employment opportunity. d. I am interested in the position and like your company's mission.
  1. A. a d b c
  2. B. c a d b
  3. C. b c a d
  4. D. d b c a
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q95 · Letter writing (opening)

Which one of the following could be the right opening to a letter to your close friend?
  1. A. First of all, I would like to apologize for not being able to ...
  2. B. I would like to send you this letter hoping that everything is ...
  3. C. Hi, it's been a long time since you wrote.
  4. D. I am writing this letter to express my greetings and...
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q96 · Letter writing (closing)

Which one of the following could be an ending to your job application letter?
  1. A. Best wishes,
  2. B. Yours truly,
  3. C. Best,
  4. D. Warmly,
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q97 · Letter writing (closing)

Which one of the following is an appropriate ending to your letter of complaint to a company?
  1. A. Sincerely,
  2. B. All the best,
  3. C. Best wishes,
  4. D. Many thanks,
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q99 · Types of paragraph writing

Which one of the following sentences is most likely taken from an expository piece of writing?
  1. A. Computers are machines used to key in and save information.
  2. B. I have this old but properly functioning computer in my office.
  3. C. As soon as I get to the office, I turn my computer on.
  4. D. This kind of computer appears to be better in many ways.
Worked solutionUnofficial

Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q100 · Types of paragraph writing

You would think you are dreaming when this strange creature, a real human being, walks right in front of your eyes. He has a broad chest and shoulders... Looking at you with his four eyes, he says, ... This is most likely:
  1. A. descriptive
  2. B. expository
  3. C. narrative
  4. D. argumentative
Worked solutionUnofficial

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