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2017 E.C. English Social stream EUEE past paper

98 questions · 2017 E.C. / 2025 G.C. · Social stream · unofficial

Unofficial practice for the 2017 E.C. / 2025 G.C. Social stream English Ethiopian University Entrance Exam (EUEE / matric). 98 question stems from the Abrari bank are listed below. Not an official Ministry, EAES, MoLS, or OCACC paper.

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1 / 5englishReading comprehension - Passage I

Which one of the following statements is true according to paragraph 4?

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Q1 · Reading comprehension - Passage I

Which one of the following statements is true according to paragraph 4?
  1. A. Some homeless who are victims of circumstances deserve help to recognize their lives again.
  2. B. None of those in the street deserves any effort to help them back on their feet.
  3. C. A woman fleeing an abusive husband is right away homeless.
  4. D. Everyone who finds themselves out of a job is homeless.
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Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q2 · Reading comprehension - tone

Which of the following best describes this passage writer's tone?
  1. A. Appreciation
  2. B. Praise
  3. C. Appeasement
  4. D. Criticism
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Unofficial keyed letter D. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q3 · Reading comprehension - expression meaning

What does the expression 'I would rather report otherwise' indicate in the context it is used in paragraph 3?
  1. A. The need to tell the public about the homeless
  2. B. The fear to hide the true cause of homelessness
  3. C. The need to explain the troubles facing the homeless
  4. D. The fear to condemn the government for the problem
Worked solutionUnofficial

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

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Q4 · Reading comprehension - purpose

What purpose does the writer's reference to personal experience in paragraph 3 serve?
  1. A. It served as evidence for political involvement.
  2. B. It clarified the actual cause of homelessness.
  3. C. It served as evidence of social disintegration.
  4. D. It showed the ugly lifestyle of the homeless.
Worked solutionUnofficial

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

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Q5 · Vocabulary in context

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to haggard as used in paragraph 1?
  1. A. a person who looks trustful
  2. B. a person who commits crime
  3. C. a person with no home
  4. D. a person who looks suspicious
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Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q6 · Vocabulary in context

Which of the following words can be synonymous with the word content as used in paragraph 6?
  1. A. satisfied
  2. B. outrageous
  3. C. naked
  4. D. confident
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Q7 · Reference

What does the word there in paragraph 4, refer to?
  1. A. at a soup kitchen
  2. B. at the Salvation Army
  3. C. in the street
  4. D. in the court
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Q8 · Reference

What does the word 'so' in paragraph 6, refer to?
  1. A. beggar
  2. B. drug addict
  3. C. every person
  4. D. homeless
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Q9 · Reading comprehension

According to the passage, which of the following is to blame for the life of a homeless person?
  1. A. The homeless themselves
  2. B. The Republicans
  3. C. The bureaucratic infrastructure
  4. D. The government policy
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Q10 · Reference - Passage II

What does 'These' in paragraph 2 refer to?
  1. A. soil conservation
  2. B. preservation of forests
  3. C. improper terracing
  4. D. poor agricultural practices
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Q11 · Vocabulary in context

What does the word 'desolation' mean in paragraph 1?
  1. A. disappearance
  2. B. desertion
  3. C. destruction
  4. D. enrichment
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Q12 · Vocabulary in context

Which of the following best replaces the word 'aggravated' in paragraph 2?
  1. A. worsened
  2. B. supplemented
  3. C. regulated
  4. D. improved
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Q13 · Reading comprehension

The prolonged erosion of the soil is followed by
  1. A. rapid reproduction of wild animals.
  2. B. enrichment of the soil by various nutrients.
  3. C. the total absence of plants.
  4. D. the leveling of the mountains.
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Q14 · Reading comprehension

In highly eroded and desolated areas, trees fail to survive because
  1. A. their roots are too short to suck up water from the ground.
  2. B. the sun will be too scorching for them to survive.
  3. C. they do not get nutrients from the soil.
  4. D. they do not get sufficient sunshine.
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Q16 · Reading comprehension

Which of the following, according to paragraph 2, can be a cause of soil erosion?
  1. A. Planting trees and using modern farming
  2. B. Cultivating easily eroded hillsides
  3. C. Using poor quality of fertilizer
  4. D. Losing valuable nutrients
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Q17 · Reading comprehension

According to paragraph 2, which of the following is true?
  1. A. Plants can be planted to suck up water and hold soil even if the earth is too shallow to support long roots.
  2. B. When the soil is washed away to neighboring countries, land productivity increases.
  3. C. The preservation of forest areas is not the concern of Ethiopians.
  4. D. Erosion of the soil is worse than destruction of trees.
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Q18 · Reference

What does 'its' in paragraph 1 refer to?
  1. A. preservation of natural resources
  2. B. destruction of natural resources
  3. C. the wild life and soil
  4. D. the forest areas
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Q19 · Vocabulary completion

You should not be so ________ to these late comers; once punished, they should be allowed to attend class.
  1. A. generous
  2. B. cruel
  3. C. modest
  4. D. kind
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Q20 · Vocabulary completion

Ethiopia will enjoy a period of peace and ________ in the next few years; this happens if the country ensures law and gives priority to science, technology and innovation.
  1. A. prosperity
  2. B. nationality
  3. C. protest
  4. D. disparity
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Q21 · Vocabulary completion

The weather in Addis Ababa is ________ these days. You cannot tell whether it rains in the morning or in the afternoon.
  1. A. invisible
  2. B. immaterial
  3. C. unpredictable
  4. D. unimaginable
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Q22 · Vocabulary completion

________ by the speech of the new leader, all the people of the Zone elected him to be Member of Parliament.
  1. A. Offended
  2. B. Discouraged
  3. C. Demotivated
  4. D. Inspired
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Q23 · Vocabulary completion

On my way home from office, there was high traffic ________. It took me two hours to get home.
  1. A. congestion
  2. B. freeway
  3. C. path way
  4. D. speed
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Q24 · Vocabulary completion

In the annual festival they hold, the villagers in my area always ________ to fight against the criminals that disturb the people.
  1. A. meditate
  2. B. resolve
  3. C. remember
  4. D. think
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Q25 · Vocabulary substitution

Houses in cities are not affordable for the great majority of the people in Ethiopia.
  1. A. comfortable
  2. B. cheap
  3. C. available
  4. D. suitable
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Q26 · Vocabulary substitution

He asked her to turn round several times before he gave her his opinion of her new dress.
  1. A. rotate
  2. B. display
  3. C. hold on
  4. D. pose
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Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q27 · Vocabulary substitution

Thanks to science and technology, many of our organs are replaceable.
  1. A. removable
  2. B. curable
  3. C. exchangeable
  4. D. avoidable
Worked solutionUnofficial

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

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Q28 · Vocabulary substitution

The teacher announced that the mathematics examination has been put off for next week.
  1. A. forgotten
  2. B. postponed
  3. C. prepared
  4. D. cancelled
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Unofficial keyed letter B. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q29 · Vocabulary substitution

If you go to a new place, your behavior and manner should harmonize with that of the people you meet there.
  1. A. go against
  2. B. consider
  3. C. contradict
  4. D. integrate
Worked solutionUnofficial

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Q30 · Vocabulary substitution

Tensions between the two countries are rising quickly. We cannot rule out the possibility that war breaks out.
  1. A. assume
  2. B. exclude
  3. C. predict
  4. D. imagine
Worked solutionUnofficial

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Q31 · Analogy

Mouse is to computer as steering wheel is to ________.
  1. A. thermo-flask
  2. B. refrigerator
  3. C. vehicle
  4. D. television
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Unofficial keyed letter C. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q32 · Analogy

Bed : Sleep :: Stove : ________
  1. A. Clean
  2. B. Wash
  3. C. Cook
  4. D. Utensil
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Q33 · Sentence comprehension

All students but one got above average marks in English.
  1. A. Only one student failed to get above average marks in English.
  2. B. Only one student got the above average mark in English.
  3. C. All students did not get above average marks in English.
  4. D. Everybody got above average mark in English.
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Q34 · Sentence comprehension

Addis Ababa University, which is the oldest university in the country, has changed its admission policy.
  1. A. Addis Ababa University admits students based on new rules and regulations.
  2. B. Addis Ababa University has grown old with its admission policy.
  3. C. Addis Ababa University has a conducive learning atmosphere.
  4. D. Joining Addis Ababa University has now become easy.
Worked solutionUnofficial

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Q35 · Grammar - passive voice

At first, the suspect did not realize__________ during the interview. Later on, he saw the voice recorder and refused to continue the interview.
  1. A. he was being recording
  2. B. he had recorded
  3. C. he was recording
  4. D. he was being recorded
Worked solutionUnofficial

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

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Q36 · Grammar - quantifiers

Unlike last year, only_________ students needed extra help this year last year we helped almost everyone in the class.
  1. A. many
  2. B. most
  3. C. a few
  4. D. a little
Worked solutionUnofficial

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

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Q37 · Grammar - reflexive pronouns

We should be involved in sports activities to keep___________ fit and healthy.
  1. A. oneself
  2. B. yourselves
  3. C. ourselves
  4. D. ourself
Worked solutionUnofficial

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

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Q38 · Grammar - tense

I __________my homework when you knocked at the door.
  1. A. had been
  2. B. have been doing
  3. C. have done
  4. D. was doing
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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Q39 · Grammar - connectors

__________I do not complain much; my friends often take me for a fool.
  1. A. As a result of
  2. B. In spite of
  3. C. Because of
  4. D. Because
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 · Grammar - wish

My English is not good, I __________ advised to study English when I was younger.
  1. A. wish I had been
  2. B. wished I had been
  3. C. wished I was
  4. D. wish I have been
Worked solutionUnofficial

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

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Q41 · Grammar - conditionals

I_______ much today if I had learned about money management at my young age.
  1. A. did not worry
  2. B. will not worry
  3. C. would not worry
  4. D. would not have worried
Worked solutionUnofficial

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

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Q42 · Grammar - tense

________you ever_____ a chance to visit any historical site in Ethiopia?
  1. A. Had/have
  2. B. Have/had
  3. C. Did/have
  4. D. Have/have
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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Q44 · Grammar - conditionals

If I had enough money, I_______ schools with elevators for visually impaired children.
  1. A. will have built
  2. B. would have built
  3. C. would build
  4. D. will build
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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Q45 · Grammar - future perfect

Next year this time, I ________the freshman program.
  1. A. will have almost completed
  2. B. will be nearly complete
  3. C. had nearly completed
  4. D. would have nearly 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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Q46 · Grammar - question tags

This year's examination is as good as the one given last year,________ ?
  1. A. hasn't it
  2. B. isn't it
  3. C. doesn't it
  4. D. wasn't it
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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Q47 · Grammar - relative pronouns

I met the girl________ phone number I was asking for.
  1. A. whom
  2. B. whose
  3. C. that
  4. D. which
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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Q48 · Grammar - prepositions

When you acknowledge people's contribution to your work, you need not refer_______ his/her name.
  1. A. to
  2. B. for
  3. C. with
  4. D. at
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Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q49 · Grammar - correlative conjunctions

_________listening___________ reading are important academic skills students need to develop.
  1. A. Neither/nor
  2. B. Both/and
  3. C. Either/nor
  4. D. Either/or
Worked solutionUnofficial

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

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Q50 · Grammar - tense

He________ his children to school five days a week.
  1. A. drives
  2. B. drove
  3. C. has driven
  4. D. drive
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Unofficial keyed letter A. A full worked solution is not published for this item yet.

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Q51 · Grammar - comparison

My father is not ________old______ yours; he is only 53 years old.
  1. A. such...as
  2. B. as...so
  3. C. such...so
  4. D. as...as
Worked solutionUnofficial

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

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Q52 · Grammar - such...that

Lojo is________ tall girl___________ she can easily touch the ceiling of her classroom.
  1. A. such...as
  2. B. such a...that
  3. C. as such...that
  4. D. so...that
Worked solutionUnofficial

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

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Q53 · Grammar - connectors

Some students did well on the last week's English test, ________others scored unsatisfactory marks. I am designing an action research to study the case.
  1. A. when
  2. B. whereas
  3. C. despite
  4. D. if
Worked solutionUnofficial

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

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Q54 · Grammar - causative

My English teacher___________ me repeat the correct answer ten times.
  1. A. wanted
  2. B. forced
  3. C. told
  4. D. made
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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Q55 · Grammar - reported speech

My history teacher asked me_______ what is your nationality?
  1. A. what my nationality is
  2. B. what is your nationality?
  3. C. what is my nationality.
  4. D. what was my nationality?
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 · Grammar - modals

You_______ go to bed before midnight if you have the habit of getting up late.
  1. A. will not
  2. B. may not
  3. C. must not
  4. D. cannot
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 · Grammar - connectors

You will start running__________ the bell rings. Otherwise, you will be disqualified from the competition.
  1. A. till
  2. B. while
  3. C. during
  4. D. after
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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Q58 · Grammar - too/to

The afternoon sun is________ hot for school children _______play outside. They had better stay in their class.
  1. A. such/for
  2. B. too/to
  3. C. very/for
  4. D. to/to
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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Q59 · Grammar - participles

The lady ___________next to our English teacher is my mother's close friend.
  1. A. sitting
  2. B. sit
  3. C. sat
  4. D. sits
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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Q60 · Grammar - adverbs

Unlike my friends, who dislike drinking coffee, I_________ go to bed at night without coffee.
  1. A. never
  2. B. mostly
  3. C. always
  4. D. ever
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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Q61 · Vocabulary - phrasal

Committing corruption_______ life imprisonment in several countries in the world.
  1. A. impacts
  2. B. arises from
  3. C. affects
  4. D. leads to
Worked solutionUnofficial

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

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Q62 · Vocabulary - adverbs

I always have much work to do; that is why I________ have time to listen to music.
  1. A. definitely
  2. B. scarcely
  3. C. mainly
  4. D. exactly
Worked solutionUnofficial

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

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Q63 · Spelling

Choose the correctly spelt word.
  1. A. expenditure
  2. B. particularily
  3. C. traditionial
  4. D. fotograph
Worked solutionUnofficial

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

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Q64 · Spelling

Choose the correctly spelt word.
  1. A. paralism
  2. B. inteligibility
  3. C. suffication
  4. D. repetition
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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Q65 · Punctuation and capitalization

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and capitalized.
  1. A. Tadesse and Fanuel are good friends. They study their lessons together and help each other.
  2. B. Tadesse and Fanuel are good friends; They study their lessons together and help each other.
  3. C. Tadesse and Fanuel are good friends, they study their lessons together and help each other.
  4. D. Tadesse and Fanuel are good friends They study their lessons together and help each other!
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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Q66 · Punctuation and capitalization

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and capitalized.
  1. A. Ethiopia is a rich country endowed with many natural resources. In addition it has many diversified cultures and very friendly people.
  2. B. Ethiopia is a rich country endowed with many natural resources. In addition, it has many diversified cultures and very friendly people
  3. C. Ethiopia is a rich country endowed with many natural resources. In addition it has many diversified cultures and very friendly people.
  4. D. Ethiopia is a rich country endowed with many natural resources. In addition, it has many diversified cultures and very friendly people.
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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Q67 · Punctuation and capitalization

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and capitalized.
  1. A. Hello Kenyan National Hotel, can I help you?
  2. B. Hello, Kenyan National Hotel. can I help you?
  3. C. Hello Kenyan National Hotel. Can I help you?
  4. D. Hello, Kenyan National Hotel! Can I help 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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Q68 · Jumbled words

am / as / think / I / not / I / you / stupid / am / as
  1. A. I am not as I think am stupid as you.
  2. B. As you think I am not stupid as I am.
  3. C. I am not as you think as I am.
  4. D. I am not as stupid as you think I am.
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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Q69 · Jumbled words

who / a / clever / teacher / in / school / our / Ato Tadesse / got / has / a / scholarship / is
  1. A. Ato Tadesse, in our school, has got a scholarship who is a clever teacher.
  2. B. Ato Tadesse, who is a clever teacher in our school, has got a scholarship.
  3. C. Ato Tadesse is a clever teacher in school who has got our a scholarship.
  4. D. Ato Tadesse has got a scholarship, who is a clever teacher, in our school.
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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Q70 · Jumbled words

in / the / science / laboratory / teacher / and / students / both / together / working / the / are / the
  1. A. The students and the teacher together are both working in the science laboratory.
  2. B. The students are working and both the teacher together in the science laboratory.
  3. C. Both in the science laboratory are working together the teacher and the students.
  4. D. Both the teacher and the students are working together in the science laboratory.
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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Q71 · Paragraph coherence

a. Arable farming refers to growing crops. b. This farming type refers to keeping sheep and cattle. c. The second farming type is pastoral farming. d. Arable and pastoral farming are commonly known farming types.
  1. A. a d c b
  2. B. b a d c
  3. C. c b a d
  4. D. d c d a
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 · Paragraph coherence

a. Hanna is a very charming and sociable girl whom everybody likes. b. Finally, she works in an international supermarket as a saleswoman. c. She is only in her late twenties. She usually wears jeans... d. To begin with, she is tall and has a slim waist that makes her quite attractive.
  1. A. a d c b
  2. B. a c d b
  3. C. d a b c
  4. D. d a c b
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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Q73 · Paragraph coherence

a. Many people believe education is the key to success in life. b. These people list names of several intellectuals who struggle... c. As examples, they mention highly educated people who have become rich. d. Others contend that education only leads people to poverty.
  1. A. a b c d
  2. B. a c b d
  3. C. c b d a
  4. D. c b a d
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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Q74 · Paragraph coherence

A. Three of their children are girls. B. His wife wizero Mulu, is younger than him by 2 years. C. Ato Lemma and Wiro Mulu have four children. D. Ato Lemma is a thirty-year-old person in my community.
  1. A. c b d a
  2. B. d b c a
  3. C. a c d b
  4. D. d c a b
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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Q75 · Types of paragraph

“First of all, the death penalty should be only resort to killing people...” This paragraph is most likely:
  1. A. argumentative
  2. B. expository
  3. C. descriptive
  4. D. narrative
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 · Types of paragraph

Digestion begins in the mouth. This is called mechanical digestion... The other type of digestion is chemical digestion... This paragraph is most likely taken from:
  1. A. argumentative
  2. B. expository
  3. C. descriptive
  4. D. narrative
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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Q77 · Types of paragraph

Eden is in her late twenties. She is of medium height... This passage is most likely an example of which paragraph type?
  1. A. Descriptive
  2. B. Argumentative
  3. C. Expository
  4. D. Narrative
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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Q78 · Letter writing

The part indicated by number 3 is:
  1. A. a greeting
  2. B. closing statement
  3. C. salutation
  4. D. body of the letter
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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Q79 · Letter writing

The part indicated by number 2 is:
  1. A. greeting
  2. B. closing statement
  3. C. salutation
  4. D. body of the letter
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 · Letter writing

The part indicated by number 1 is:
  1. A. closing statement
  2. B. salutation
  3. C. body of the letter
  4. D. subject
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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Q81 · Communicative activities

Lensa: My spoken English is really horrible; ________? Zemzem: Practice speaking every day in front of your friends.
  1. A. why you learn English
  2. B. what is yours like
  3. C. do you like English
  4. D. what should I do
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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Q82 · Communicative activities

Student: ______ Teacher: Yes. This will be our tomorrow's lesson.
  1. A. Could you explain to me about active and passive voices?
  2. B. When do you teach us about active and passive voices?
  3. C. Who knows about active and passive voices?
  4. D. You could learn active and passive voices.
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 · Communicative activities

Friend: What do you think unemployment will be like in the future? You: ______
  1. A. I am sure today’s children won’t expect a job from the government
  2. B. In my opinion, none of a working age will be unemployed
  3. C. I think unemployment is a universal problem these days
  4. D. Think about today; tomorrow is another day
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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Q84 · Communicative activities

Teacher: ______ Parent: You are right, wearing a uniform should be compulsory for class attendance.
  1. A. Isn't it very disappointing to see students in the classroom without their uniform
  2. B. Is it very disappointing to see students in the classroom without their uniform
  3. C. When do we see students in the classroom without their uniform
  4. D. Why do we see students in the classroom without their uniform
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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Q85 · Communicative activities

Husband: Six people died and three were injured in a car accident today. Wife: ______ Has the cause been known?
  1. A. Look after yourself on the road.
  2. B. Never trust a car driver.
  3. C. I am sorry to say this.
  4. D. What a terrible news!
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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Q86 · Communicative activities

Abeya: I think that education is the only way to live a better life? Temesgen: True, but I should say______
  1. A. going to college is not mandatory
  2. B. perhaps we need to learn further
  3. C. perhaps it is one among the few
  4. D. going to college is simple
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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Q87 · Communicative activities

Neighbor: Today's youths have a much wider access to information than those who lived in the past. Father: Yes, but______
  1. A. it's good to remember those who lived in the past were less intelligent
  2. B. the trouble is they are indiscriminate in their choice of information
  3. C. we should appreciate the unlimited interest of today's youth
  4. D. the main point is they do not read all that comes their way
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 · Communicative activities

Teacher: Tell me the reasons why learning English is important to you. Student: ______
  1. A. To begin with, English is a compulsory school subject
  2. B. As a matter of fact, we learn English five days a week
  3. C. Believe it or not, my written English is very good
  4. D. Firstly, English is not my favourite school subject
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 · Communicative activities

Mother: Why are you going so early today? Daughter: ______ Mom.
  1. A. Nobody said it is early
  2. B. Mind your own business
  3. C. In order to get a front seat
  4. D. It is not very early
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 · Communicative activities

Husband: Where would you like us to go for dinner? Wife: ______ I like their French toast.
  1. A. How about trying Haile Grand Hotel?
  2. B. I do not have enough money for dinner.
  3. C. I do not care about dinner tonight.
  4. D. Is your sister going with us?
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 · Communicative activities

Ararso: What is your opinion about the need for college education? Jirata: ______
  1. A. What is the requirement to join college?
  2. B. I feel certain that it's absolutely necessary.
  3. C. None of my children joined college.
  4. D. I think I've a good idea about it.
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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Q92 · Communicative activities

Mother: Tell me why schools are closed in Kiremt in Ethiopia. Daughter: ______
  1. A. Did you learn year-long yourself?
  2. B. Nobody likes going to school.
  3. C. I hate Kiremt, Mom.
  4. D. I haven't any clue, Mom.
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 · Communicative activities

Ahmed: ______ Samson: You know why? He is such a funny boy that he makes everyone laugh.
  1. A. Do you like to sit next to Solomon in the classroom
  2. B. Where do many students like to sit in the classroom
  3. C. Why do many students like to sit next to Solomon
  4. D. Is Solomon a funny boy
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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Q94 · Communicative activities

Kidist: ______ Hana: With sugar, please.
  1. A. Would you prefer your coffee with or without sugar
  2. B. How much sugar do you like in your coffee
  3. C. Is it good to drink coffee without sugar
  4. D. Do you like your coffee with sugar
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 · Communicative activities

Student: Today, I'm interviewing Business Managers... Let me begin by______ Manager: To put it simply, I joined the department because I wanted to learn how to run my own business.
  1. A. asking you how you decided to study business management
  2. B. telling you the history of the field in our context
  3. C. telling you a few important things about the field
  4. D. explaining job opportunities in the field
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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Q96 · Communicative activities

Father: ______? Mother: He did not get full mark on his English exam.
  1. A. Why is Zena crying
  2. B. How is Zena crying
  3. C. Who is crying Zena
  4. D. When is Zena crying
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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Q97 · Communicative activities

Lilu: ______ Maria: I'm sorry; I'm a stranger too.
  1. A. Could you tell me where the director's office is?
  2. B. Hi, you know the director's office, don't you?
  3. C. Where is the director's office, if I may ask?
  4. D. I am sorry to say that, but I got lost.
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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Q98 · Communicative activities

Nuru: Well done, Daniel! You got an A grade on your Maths. Daniel: Really? ______
  1. A. A good achievement, isn't it
  2. B. Thank you for the good news.
  3. C. I'm glad you liked it.
  4. D. Nice work, isn't it?
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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Q99 · Communicative activities

Friend: ______ I'm almost blind in the dark. You: Don't worry about it.
  1. A. Will you forgive me for stepping on your foot?
  2. B. I shouldn't have stepped on your foot.
  3. C. Excuse me for stepping on your foot.
  4. D. Did I step on your foot?
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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Q100 · Communicative activities

Daughter: I think brilliant students should be exempted from cost-sharing. Mother: ______ money shouldn't be a reward for good work.
  1. A. No, I don't accept this foolish idea
  2. B. I am afraid I can't agree
  3. C. This is stupid
  4. D. Shut 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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