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2016 E.C. English Social stream EUEE past paper

89 questions · 2016 E.C. / 2024 G.C. · Social stream · unofficial

Unofficial practice for the 2016 E.C. / 2024 G.C. Social stream English Ethiopian University Entrance Exam (EUEE / matric). 89 question stems from the Abrari bank are listed below. Not an official Ministry, EAES, MoLS, or OCACC paper.

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1 / 5englishParagraph development - exemplification

Topic sentences: I. I believe that being well-educated makes people happier than being rich. II. There are several instances that clearly show that an individual can make a big difference in a country's development. III. The theory of relativity is not that difficult to explain. IV. You will not believe what happened to me on my 17th birthday! Which of the above topic sentences can best be developed using the exemplification method?

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Q1 · Paragraph development - exemplification

Topic sentences: I. I believe that being well-educated makes people happier than being rich. II. There are several instances that clearly show that an individual can make a big difference in a country's development. III. The theory of relativity is not that difficult to explain. IV. You will not believe what happened to me on my 17th birthday! Which of the above topic sentences can best be developed using the exemplification method?
  1. A. IV
  2. B. II
  3. C. III
  4. D. I
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Q2 · Paragraph development - argumentative

Which of the above topic sentences can best be developed using the argumentative method?
  1. A. IV
  2. B. II
  3. C. III
  4. D. I
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Q3 · Paragraph development - expository

Which of the above topic sentences can best be developed using the expository method?
  1. A. IV
  2. B. II
  3. C. III
  4. D. I
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Q4 · Spelling

Choose the correctly spelt word.
  1. A. fascinate
  2. B. surgion
  3. C. extniict
  4. D. landsescape
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Q5 · Spelling

Choose the correctly spelt word.
  1. A. diagnos
  2. B. afforestation
  3. C. accomodate
  4. D. infrastructure
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Q6 · Paragraph coherence

Order sentences: a. The main obstacle is the quality of the roads. b. Driving in the city is really difficult. c. I hope the city administration is working hard to improve the situation. d. The number of cars the city hosts is also much higher than the capacity of the city.
  1. A. b d a c
  2. B. a d c b
  3. C. d b a c
  4. D. b a d c
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Q9 · Paragraph coherence

Order sentences: a. Others assert that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. b. To support their claim, they point to the frequent unrest being caused by all the fake news being spread every minute. c. Some people say that social media is doing more harm than good. d. According to them, useful changes happen rapidly all over the world due to social media.
  1. A. d a b c
  2. B. c b a d
  3. C. c a b d
  4. D. c d a b
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Q13 · Punctuation and capitalization

Choose the correctly punctuated and capitalized statement.
  1. A. "Do you believe in god?" He asked.
  2. B. "Do You believe in God?" he asked.
  3. C. "Do you believe in God?" he asked.
  4. D. "do you believe in God?" he asked.
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Q14 · Punctuation

Choose the correctly punctuated statement.
  1. A. He is not doing very well, Despite the support he gets from his family.
  2. B. He is not doing very well, Despite the support he gets from his family he is not doing very well.
  3. C. Despite the support he gets from his family he is not doing very well.
  4. D. Despite the support he gets from his family, he is not doing very well.
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Q15 · Punctuation

Choose the correctly punctuated statement.
  1. A. I wanted to know his name, not his father's.
  2. B. I wanted, to know his name not his father's.
  3. C. I wanted to know his name not, his father's.
  4. D. I wanted to know his name not his father's.
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Q16 · Punctuation

Choose the correctly punctuated statement.
  1. A. She is beautiful; however, she is not intelligent.
  2. B. She is beautiful, However; she is not intelligent.
  3. C. She is beautiful; however she is not intelligent.
  4. D. She is beautiful, however; she is not intelligent.
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Q17 · Jumbled words

Order: always/ aspired/ to/ famous/ she/ become/ really/ has.
  1. A. She has always aspired to become really famous.
  2. B. She really has become always aspired to famous.
  3. C. She always has to become really famous aspired.
  4. D. Always, she aspired to has become famous really.
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Q18 · Jumbled words

Order: when/ jogging/ to/ listen/ music/ he/ not/ goes/ does/ he.
  1. A. When he does not jogging, he goes to music listen.
  2. B. He does not listen to music when he goes jogging.
  3. C. He goes to listen music when he does not jogging.
  4. D. When he does jogging, he not goes to listen music.
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Q19 · Reading comprehension I

Which one of the following is NOT among student's duties in college?
  1. A. reading for exams
  2. B. writing term papers
  3. C. doing a part-time job
  4. D. doing assignments
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Q20 · Reading comprehension I

What should students consider before choosing area of study as implied in paragraph 4?
  1. A. the status of the area of study in the society where they live
  2. B. the job opportunity there may be for them after graduation
  3. C. the interest and capacity they have in an area of study
  4. D. their parents' approval of the area of study
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Q21 · Vocabulary in context

Which one of the following words has the correct meaning to the word 'realize' as stated in paragraph 2?
  1. A. implement
  2. B. achieve
  3. C. boost
  4. D. understand
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Q22 · Reading comprehension I

In order to achieve their goals, students do not need
  1. A. emotional support
  2. B. the latest computer
  3. C. enthusiasm for what they study
  4. D. the capacity to focus
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Q23 · Reading comprehension I

According to the information in paragraph 2, students who doubt themselves
  1. A. can be successful in college if given the right support
  2. B. should not be given the chance to join college at all
  3. C. can only cause trouble to their family and friends
  4. D. will surely fail in their studies at college
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Q24 · Reading comprehension I

Studying in college can be a challenge for some students because they
  1. A. tend to waste the money they receive from family and friends
  2. B. do part-time jobs to earn money so that they can have fun
  3. C. choose to have fun and relax rather than studying hard
  4. D. may not afford to buy materials required for their study
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Q25 · Vocabulary in context

What does the word 'persevere' as used in paragraph 2, line 7 mean?
  1. A. decide
  2. B. give up
  3. C. carry on
  4. D. predict
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Q26 · Vocabulary in context

Which of the following words can be synonymous with the word 'dedicated' in paragraph 3, line 4?
  1. A. committed
  2. B. stubborn
  3. C. desperate
  4. D. decided
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Q27 · Vocabulary in context

What does the word 'demands' as used in paragraph 4, line 5 mean?
  1. A. opportunities
  2. B. orders
  3. C. requests
  4. D. requirements
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Q28 · Reading comprehension II

The author suggests that the best way to prevent plagiarism in colleges is to ______
  1. A. train university authorities so they can easily prevent it from happening
  2. B. train teachers to be able to detect the crime when it is committed
  3. C. make students aware in advance that the act is wrong
  4. D. punish the criminal when he/she is found cheating
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Q30 · Reference

The word 'This' paragraph 1, line 4 refers to
  1. A. buying essays from the Internet
  2. B. using the internet regularly
  3. C. making your work easier
  4. D. being tempted to cheat
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Q31 · Reading comprehension II

The right thing to do for students who believe their writing skills are not so good is to ______
  1. A. try harder and improve their own writing skills through repeated practice
  2. B. focus on just the idea and let the teacher worry about the accuracy of their writing
  3. C. ask their friends to write essays for them instead of taking them from the Internet
  4. D. buy essays from the Internet legally
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Q32 · Reading comprehension II

If students have too many assignments to complete, they
  1. A. should withdraw and take some time to improve their skills
  2. B. can ask their classmates to do some of the work for them
  3. C. have no choice but borrow some material from the Internet
  4. D. can try and convince their teacher to give them more time
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Q33 · Reading comprehension II

Which one of the following is NOT a problem caused by plagiarism?
  1. A. The student's social relationships can be negatively affected
  2. B. The student can receive an F for the course or assignment
  3. C. The student can be suspended from the college/university
  4. D. The student can waste a lot of time surfing the Internet
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Q34 · Reference

What does the word 'their' in paragraph 2, line 2 refer to?
  1. A. the group's
  2. B. the classmates'
  3. C. the students'
  4. D. the teachers'
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Q35 · Reference

The word 'this' paragraph 3, line 2 refers to
  1. A. pretending the essays copied from internet as yours
  2. B. the way instructors can compare students' essays
  3. C. saving the time initially on presentation
  4. D. buying essays from the Internet
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Q36 · Vocabulary in context

Which one of the following has the closest meaning to the word 'negotiate' as used in paragraph 4, line 5?
  1. A. argue
  2. B. disagree
  3. C. deal
  4. D. dispute
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Q37 · Sentence comprehension

Had you studied harder, you wouldn't have found the exam so hard.
  1. A. Although you studied hard, the exam was too difficult for you.
  2. B. You didn't study hard so you found the exam to be difficult.
  3. C. Even if you studied hard, the exam would be hard for you.
  4. D. You studied hard so the exam was not hard for you at all.
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Q38 · Sentence comprehension

If I were you, I would look for a scholarship abroad.
  1. A. You should have applied for a scholarship abroad, but it's too late now.
  2. B. You are not as wise as I am so you have not applied for a scholarship.
  3. C. I believe it is a good idea for you to apply for a scholarship abroad.
  4. D. Sadly, I am not you so I will not look for a scholarship abroad.
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Q39 · Analogy

Cub is to a Lion: __________ is to a Cow.
  1. A. Veal
  2. B. Kitten
  3. C. Bull
  4. D. Calf
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Q40 · Analogy

Driver is to a Car: __________ is to a Ship.
  1. A. Swimmer
  2. B. Sailor
  3. C. Rider
  4. D. Surfer
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Q41 · Completion

Due to economic and cultural factors, many children in the countryside __________ of school.
  1. A. run out
  2. B. fall out
  3. C. leave out
  4. D. drop out
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Q42 · Completion

The whole building collapsed when it was hit by a missile. Only two __________ children were found alive in.
  1. A. fortunate
  2. B. fearless
  3. C. mysterious
  4. D. miraculous
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Q43 · Completion

The conflict between the two countries had __________ effect on their economy. They have been spending a lot on armaments.
  1. A. a complementary
  2. B. an easing
  3. C. an encouraging
  4. D. a disastrous
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Q44 · Completion

A new cure for malaria has been found. This could reduce the __________ that has normally been caused by the disease, especially in developing countries.
  1. A. famine
  2. B. fatality
  3. C. immunity
  4. D. longevity
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Q45 · Completion - word form

I think __________ memories are usually pleasant. That is because, as children, we didn't have to worry about the hardships of life.
  1. A. children
  2. B. child
  3. C. childhood
  4. D. childish
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Q46 · Completion

Any negotiation is a give-and-take process but there are things we cannot __________ for anything. There is a limit to what you can give.
  1. A. condemn
  2. B. compromise
  3. C. dispute
  4. D. discuss
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Q47 · Substitution

The ongoing competition between the two powerful countries to control the region is causing more harm than good to the people.
  1. A. hatred
  2. B. argument
  3. C. contest
  4. D. cooperation
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Q48 · Substitution

Any country needs a strong government in order to limit or eradicate unlawful activities by some elements of society.
  1. A. suspicious
  2. B. trading
  3. C. secretive
  4. D. illicit
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Q49 · Substitution

She told the class a very funny story. Nobody could stop laughing!
  1. A. silly
  2. B. long
  3. C. hilarious
  4. D. useful
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Q50 · Substitution

After her long career in several international organizations, she is now engaged in humanitarian service intending to give back to the community.
  1. A. obligatory
  2. B. profitable
  3. C. professional
  4. D. charitable
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Q51 · Substitution

When you buy an item from a shop, you are usually given a one-year assurance so if it stops working, you can get it fixed for free.
  1. A. guarantee
  2. B. certificate
  3. C. service
  4. D. replacement
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Q52 · Substitution

Conservation of natural resources is one of the key duties of any society.
  1. A. utilization
  2. B. afforestation
  3. C. renovation
  4. D. protection
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Q53 · Communicative - clarifying

Interviewer: You said that you left your previous work place because the organization was old-fashioned. What do you mean? Candidate: _______. The management is not open to change; they always want to do things the old way.
  1. A. Let me re-phrase what I just said
  2. B. I will say that again if you want
  3. C. Let me repeat what I just said
  4. D. Let me say it again loudly
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Q54 · Communicative - speculation

Kenan: What do you think will be the next major scientific discovery? Jojo: ________
  1. A. I will suppose they are discovering a cure for cancer.
  2. B. I'm supposing they will discover a cure for cancer.
  3. C. I suppose they will discover a cure for cancer.
  4. D. I suppose the cancer will be wide spreading.
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Q55 · Communicative - questioning

Abraham: ___________ Veronica: I believe both are equally important.
  1. A. Why do you think money is more important than love?
  2. B. Do you think money is more important than love?
  3. C. Do you believe that money can buy love?
  4. D. Do you think love is the most important?
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Q56 · Communicative - requesting

Banker: Good morning, sir. How shall I help you? Customer: ________ How much is the rate today? Banker: Of course. The exchange rate today is 56 Birr for a dollar.
  1. A. Good morning. I want you to give me some dollars, if you don't mind.
  2. B. Good morning. I'm in a hurry. Give me some dollars now, will you?
  3. C. Good morning. I'm here to convert some Birr to dollars, please.
  4. D. Good morning. I would like to change some dollars, please.
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Q57 · Communicative - partial agreement

Lemma: I believe climate change is the main reason for the high cost of living in the whole world. Teddy: _________ I think corruption has played a more important role in this.
  1. A. I can't agree with you at all
  2. B. I agree up to a point, but
  3. C. Climate change has no effect at all
  4. D. I totally disagree with you, but
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Q58 · Communicative - reason

Ojilu: Why did you choose to study social science? Obang: ________
  1. A. Because, I want to be a medical doctor.
  2. B. Actually, both departments are useful.
  3. C. In order to gather data about social science students.
  4. D. Because, I want to study political science.
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Q59 · Communicative - conceding

Daba: Students at university should be totally free to choose their field of study so that they can be successful. Adugna: ________but we should also consider the needs of society so that we have skilled human power in every field.
  1. A. That's rubbish
  2. B. I disagree completely
  3. C. How can you say that
  4. D. That's a good point
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Q60 · Communicative - apologizing

Kiros: I called you three times last night but you didn't pick up your phone. I was really disappointed. Dinkessa: ________
  1. A. Please, forget about the past.
  2. B. Know that, nobody is perfect.
  3. C. Sorry, I didn't mean to ignore you.
  4. D. Sorry, there is nothing I can do now.
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Q61 · Communicative - questioning

Zeberga: ___________? Embeit: Absolutely! The majority of Americans support him unconditionally.
  1. A. Do you think that Trump will be re-elected as President
  2. B. Who do you think will be the next President of America
  3. C. Are you thinking that Trump will be re-elected as President
  4. D. Why do you think Trump may be re-elected as President
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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Q62 · Communicative - eliciting

Teacher: Alemu has just made a good point on how we can improve education in our country. ________ Taye? Taye: Yes. We should have well-trained teachers.
  1. A. You can't say another opinion
  2. B. What is another idea you have
  3. C. Any additional thinking you have
  4. D. Would you like to add anything
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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Q63 · Communicative - clarification

Teacher: Today I'm going to tell you about AI. Student: ________ Teacher: AI, meaning Artificial Intelligence.
  1. A. You're speaking fast, but I can hear you.
  2. B. I see I got your point.
  3. C. I didn't catch that. Could you repeat that, please?
  4. D. I didn't hold that. Could you repeat that, please?
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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Q64 · Communicative - short answer

Mother: Have you had breakfast, sweetie? Son: ________, You know i hate having breakfast mom.
  1. A. Yes, I haven't
  2. B. No, I haven't
  3. C. Yes, I have
  4. D. No, I didn't
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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Q65 · Communicative - duration

Zeru: In my free time, I go swimming in Sheraton Hotel. Molla: ___________ Zeru: Since 2015. That's for about 9 years now.
  1. A. When did you start doing that?
  2. B. How long did you do that?
  3. C. How long ago did you start this hobby?
  4. D. How long have you been doing it?
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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Q66 · Communicative - agreement

Robel: It's our friend's wedding this coming Sunday, so I'll have my hair done tomorrow. What about you? Genet: ________. We should look our best on this great day!
  1. A. So will I
  2. B. Neither will I
  3. C. Nor should I
  4. D. I will also
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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Q67 · Communicative - sympathy

Solomon: First, they amputated my leg. Then, they told me the cancer has spread to all parts of my body! Tibebu: ______________
  1. A. It is not my problem.
  2. B. That is amazing!
  3. C. How terrible!
  4. D. My bad!
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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Q68 · Communicative - possibility

Ali: Last night, I heard a knock on my door, and when I got to the door, there was no one there. This is happening more often these days. Merima: ________. You should inform the police.
  1. A. It could be a robber
  2. B. It will be a robber
  3. C. It was a robber
  4. D. It is a robber
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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Q69 · Communicative - directions

Tourist: Excuse me, sir. Is there a bank near here? Resident: _____________
  1. A. Go straight in this road, turn left; you can't miss it.
  2. B. Go face to face on this road and turn to right.
  3. C. Go straight along this road and turn right at the crossroads.
  4. D. Go straight over this road and search from Google map.
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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Q70 · Communicative - politeness

Journalist: Thank you, Wolzero Hirut, for giving me the chance to ask you a few questions about your organization. Wolzero Hirut: ____________
  1. A. It's my pleasure and thank you for visiting us.
  2. B. Okay. Go head. What do you want to know?
  3. C. What is it this time? You were here last year, weren't you?
  4. D. I have a meeting in an hour. Make it quick, please!
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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Q71 · Communicative - suggestion

Kitila: Now that our planned trip to Hawassa has been canceled, what do you think we can do during our break next week? Kejela: ______________
  1. A. Why don't we go to Kuriftu for two days, instead?
  2. B. We don't go to Kuriftu for two days.
  3. C. Why we shouldn't go to Hawassa? We have never been there.
  4. D. Why not we go to Hawassa? It could be more fun, actually.
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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Q72 · Communicative - inability to help

Mustefa: Excuse me, can you tell me where the Registrar's office is? Hallima: ________ I am stranger here
  1. A. How should I know?
  2. B. Yes, I can.
  3. C. Why do you want to go there?
  4. D. I'm sorry I don't know.
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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Q73 · Modals

Thanks to technology, we ________ carry a lot of cash with us when we go shopping. We can use mobile banking to make payments.
  1. A. must
  2. B. haven't to
  3. C. ought not to
  4. D. don't have to
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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Q74 · Relative/wh-words

Last week, I found a mobile phone around the entrance at Sheraton Hotel. As I didn't know _________, I gave it to the receptionist.
  1. A. whom
  2. B. who
  3. C. whose
  4. D. where
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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Q75 · Conditionals

If Sofia worked hard, she ________ good mark.
  1. A. would get
  2. B. will get
  3. C. good marks
  4. D. would have got
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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Q76 · Prefixes

Which one of the following words does NOT have a prefix?
  1. A. bicycle
  2. B. devalue
  3. C. midday
  4. D. decorate
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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Q77 · Comparatives

Lions can easily kill buffalos, not because lions are stronger, but because they are ________.
  1. A. much intelligent
  2. B. more intelligent
  3. C. far intelligent
  4. D. most intelligent
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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Q78 · Subject-verb agreement

Which one of the following sentences is grammatically accurate?
  1. A. Either the boy or the girls living next door speaks French.
  2. B. Neither the teacher nor the students is good at English.
  3. C. Malaria is one of the diseases that kill the highest number of people.
  4. D. Everyone in the school complain about the poor service in the café.
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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Q79 · Wish/regret

Alex joined the natural science stream when he was in Grade 10 because his father wanted him to be a doctor. Now he is in Grade 12 and he feels he is more talented in the arts. He says
  1. A. I wish I never listened to my father's advice.
  2. B. I wish I joined the social science stream.
  3. C. I wish I had joined the natural science stream.
  4. D. I wish I had joined the social science stream.
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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Q80 · Passive voice

You can travel to Hawassa by plane now. A large airport ________.
  1. A. was being constructed
  2. B. has constructed
  3. C. has been constructed
  4. D. had constructed
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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Q81 · Present simple

Helen is not a morning person. She usually ________ at 9:00 in the morning.
  1. A. is getting up
  2. B. gets up
  3. C. will get up
  4. D. get up
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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Q82 · Discourse markers

The first thing you should do when you do a reading test is read the questions you are going to answer. _________, you should quickly to get the general idea.
  1. A. Instead
  2. B. Then
  3. C. While
  4. D. After
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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Q83 · Sentence combining

He wrote the essay carelessly. The teacher couldn't read it. Which of the following sentences combines these two sentences correctly?
  1. A. He wrote the essay such carelessly that the teacher couldn't read it.
  2. B. He wrote the essay carelessly, so that the teacher couldn't read it.
  3. C. He wrote the essay so carelessly as he didn't want the teacher to read it.
  4. D. He wrote the essay so carelessly that the teacher couldn't read it.
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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Q84 · Present perfect continuous

My spoken English has been improved a lot. Because, I _________ English classes in the evening consecutively for six monthes.
  1. A. have been attended
  2. B. have been attending
  3. C. have been being attended
  4. D. have been attend
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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Q85 · Quantifiers

All of us in my family are teachers. We are all employed by the government. _________ of us has his/her own private company.
  1. A. Everyone
  2. B. All
  3. C. None
  4. D. Each
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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Q86 · Verb choice

Having worked for eight consecutive hours, he ________ exhausted.
  1. A. declared
  2. B. shifted
  3. C. came
  4. D. became
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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Q87 · Question tags

When you bought me the alarm clock for my last birthday, you were actually trying to tell me that I was wasting too much time sleeping. ________?
  1. A. didn't you
  2. B. weren't you
  3. C. wasn't I
  4. D. weren't I
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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Q88 · Passive - present continuous

This year, money _________ for the construction of a wider and greener football pitch. The school management has decided to improve the sports field in our school.
  1. A. is being raised
  2. B. is raising
  3. C. will be raising
  4. D. has raised
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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Q89 · Too/enough

Many people think that students fail the exam because it is _________ for them to pass. But I believe, it is because most students do not work __________.
  1. A. difficult enough/too hard
  2. B. too difficult/ enough hard
  3. C. too difficult/hard enough
  4. D. too difficult hardly
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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Q90 · Future perfect passive

My parents have lived in a rented house for a long time, but they are now having their own house constructed. God willing, the construction _________ in six months' time.
  1. A. will have been completed
  2. B. will complete
  3. C. has been completed
  4. D. is being completed
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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Q91 · Concession

The president, who led the organization for the last 15 years, is likely to be re-elected _________ there has been a sharp decline in profits.
  1. A. despite of
  2. B. despite
  3. C. in spite of the fact that
  4. D. in spite of
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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Q92 · Prepositions of time

My brother learnt three languages ______ his stay in prison.
  1. A. when
  2. B. while
  3. C. for
  4. D. during
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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Q93 · Adverbs

The wet season last year was long and depressing. Not only did it rain ______, but it was also cold and windy.
  1. A. greatly
  2. B. heavily
  3. C. roughly
  4. D. hardly
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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Q94 · Passive voice

An important message ______ on the famous journalist's burial ceremony by the manager of the organization for which he worked.
  1. A. was transmitted
  2. B. transmitted
  3. C. was being transmitted
  4. D. had transmitted
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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Q95 · Infinitive

My son intends _______ economics when he joins university.
  1. A. to have studied
  2. B. to study
  3. C. study
  4. D. studying
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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