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2016 E.C. SAT Natural stream EUEE past paper

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

Unofficial practice for the 2016 E.C. / 2024 G.C. Natural stream SAT Ethiopian University Entrance Exam (EUEE / matric). 45 question stems from the Abrari bank are listed below. Not an official Ministry, EAES, MoLS, or OCACC paper.

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1 / 5satVerbal reasoning - Analogy

WONDERFUL: SATISFACTORY: Gigantic:_____

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Q1 · Verbal reasoning - Analogy

WONDERFUL: SATISFACTORY: Gigantic:_____
  1. A. Spacious
  2. B. Comprehensive
  3. C. Large
  4. D. Broad
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Q2 · Verbal reasoning - Analogy

BOTANY: PLANTS: _____ : Soil
  1. A. Biology
  2. B. Pedology
  3. C. Pedagogy
  4. D. Sociology
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Q3 · Verbal reasoning - Analogy

TEAM: PLAYER: _____ : Member
  1. A. Trainer
  2. B. Vocalist
  3. C. Musician
  4. D. Crew
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Q4 · Verbal reasoning - Analogy

JUSTICE: FAIRNESS: _____ : Bias
  1. A. Just
  2. B. Compassion
  3. C. Prejudice
  4. D. Rational
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Q5 · Verbal reasoning - Synonyms

IMMACULATE:
  1. A. Tidy
  2. B. Spotless
  3. C. Lucid
  4. D. Filthy
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Q9 · Verbal reasoning - Word substitution

Lowland areas usually get intermittent rain; as a result, they have low animal and crop productions.
  1. A. sporadic
  2. B. regular
  3. C. frequent
  4. D. substantial
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Q10 · Verbal reasoning - Word substitution

Risk factors such as smoking, overweight, lack of physical exercise and stress exacerbate blood pressure, heart disease, and gastro-intestinal problems.
  1. A. improve
  2. B. aggravate
  3. C. mitigate
  4. D. moderate
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Q11 · Verbal reasoning - Sentence completion

The ______ forests in western Ethiopia, accompanied by the shrimps and singing of birds and the fresh breeze are really inspirational.
  1. A. tranquil
  2. B. empty
  3. C. deserted
  4. D. abandoned
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Q12 · Verbal reasoning - Sentence completion

To fight some of the incurable diseases the world is facing currently, scientists are _______ biotechnology to develop effective drugs.
  1. A. overlooking
  2. B. discounting
  3. C. utilizing
  4. D. setting aside
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Q13 · Verbal reasoning - Sentence completion

As it contains students from diverse cultural backgrounds, the class is a highly _______ one.
  1. A. heterogeneous
  2. B. homogenous
  3. C. consistent
  4. D. invariable
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Q14 · Verbal reasoning - Sentence completion

Many health professionals believe that laughter has _______ effects on the human body as it enhances both physical and emotional health.
  1. A. adverse
  2. B. therapeutic
  3. C. harmful
  4. D. detrimental
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Q15 · Verbal reasoning - Sentence correction

Choose the grammatically correct sentence (dog barking while I rode a bicycle).
  1. A. The dog barked at me while I was riding a bicycle.
  2. B. While riding a bicycle the dog barked at me.
  3. C. The dog, while it was riding a bicycle, barked at me.
  4. D. The dog that was riding a bicycle barked at me.
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Q16 · Verbal reasoning - Sentence correction

Choose the grammatically correct sentence (visiting a friend after returning from school).
  1. A. In my opinion, we can visited our friend when we return from school.
  2. B. In my opinion, we can visit our friend when we return back from school.
  3. C. In my opinion, I think we can visit our friend when we back from school.
  4. D. In my opinion, we can visit our friend when we are back from school.
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Q18 · Verbal reasoning - Sentence correction

Choose the grammatically correct sentence (comparing populations of China and India).
  1. A. The population of China is more great than India.
  2. B. The population of china is greater than in India.
  3. C. The population of China is greater than that of India.
  4. D. The population of China is greater than India.
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Q19 · Reading comprehension - Passage I (Population)

What does the term 'make informed decision' mean in the passage?
  1. A. based on facts and information, guide for the sake of satisfying oneself
  2. B. guide for the sake of satisfying others
  3. C. made for the sake of personal opinion
  4. D. based on mere personal opinion
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Q21 · Reading comprehension - Passage I (Population)

Based on the passage, which statement is correct?
  1. A. Having the requisite understanding about population is what matters most
  2. B. Both the government and the community are responsible for controlling population
  3. C. The role of the community is highly constrained
  4. D. It is the sole responsibility of the government to control population growth
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Q23 · Reading comprehension - Passage II (Air pollution)

In the phrase 'the planet's well-being', what does 'the planet' refer to?
  1. A. The earth
  2. B. The sun
  3. C. The moon
  4. D. The nine planets
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Q24 · Reading comprehension - Passage II (Air pollution)

How can an air pollution-free environment be created for the new generation?
  1. A. By planting trees every year
  2. B. By restricting private use of car
  3. C. By devising rules and regulations
  4. D. Tackling the causes of air pollution from the source
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Q25 · Reading comprehension - Passage II (Air pollution)

As used in the passage, what is the meaning of 'imperative'?
  1. A. compulsory
  2. B. tentative
  3. C. conditional
  4. D. optional
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Q26 · Reading comprehension - Passage II (Air pollution)

Which one of the following is NOT an air pollutant?
  1. A. smog
  2. B. carpooling
  3. C. ground-level ozone
  4. D. particulate matter
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Q27 · Analytical and logical reasoning

Well-paid jobs require a university degree, but many new/flourishing jobs mainly require soft skills (communication, interpersonal, teamwork). Valid conclusion?
  1. A. Career development in most jobs is impossible without producing a degree
  2. B. The new jobs that are being created rather require knowledge of soft skills
  3. C. A university degree is irrelevant for the newly created and flourishing jobs
  4. D. Holding a university degree is crucial for career development
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Q28 · Analytical and logical reasoning

Statement: Edison failed many times but persevered until he succeeded; his achievement was applauded as extraordinary determination. Which conclusion(s) are valid? (I: problem is a chance to do one's best; II: advisable to persevere in the face of challenges; III: one must always indulge in a problem whatever the consequences)
  1. A. Conclusion I
  2. B. Conclusion II
  3. C. Conclusions II and III
  4. D. Conclusions I and II
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Q29 · Analytical and logical reasoning

I: sub-cities get 1-2 days water/week. II: significant imbalance between demand and supply of water. III: booming water trading market. Which is TRUE about cause/effect?
  1. A. Statement I is the cause and Statements II and III are its effects
  2. B. Statement II is the cause and Statements I and III are its effects
  3. C. Statement III is the cause and Statements I and II are its effects
  4. D. Each of the three is an independent cause for three different effects
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Q30 · Analytical and logical reasoning

Assumption: Most traffic accidents in Ethiopia are caused by what drivers do while driving (phoning, texting, violating regulations, recklessness). Which conclusion is more logical? (I: drivers lack requisite skills; II: caused by decisions such drivers make while driving; III: consequences of ill-behaviors of such drivers)
  1. A. Conclusion I
  2. B. Conclusion II
  3. C. Both conclusions I and II
  4. D. Both conclusion II and III
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Q31 · Analytical and logical reasoning

Statement: XYZ workers with cars complain of no parking; administration has no solution. Which conclusion follows? (I: workers should use public transport; II: workers should leave cars at home; III: workers should sell their cars)
  1. A. Conclusion I
  2. B. Conclusion II
  3. C. Both conclusions I and II
  4. D. Both conclusions I and III
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Q33 · Quantitative reasoning - Inequalities

How many numbers in the set {-8,-5,-4,-1,0,2,5,7,8} satisfy |5-3x| < 11?
  1. A. 4
  2. B. 3
  3. C. 5
  4. D. 6
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Q34 · Quantitative reasoning - Radicals

What is the rationalizing factor of the denominator of 334\frac{3}{^3\sqrt{4}}?
  1. A. 2\sqrt{2}
  2. B. 32^3\sqrt{2}
  3. C. 323\sqrt{2}
  4. D. 2
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Q35 · Quantitative reasoning - GCF/LCM

The GCF and LCM of two numbers are 12 and 336. If one number is 84, find the other number.
  1. A. 36
  2. B. 48
  3. C. 72
  4. D. 96
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Q36 · Quantitative reasoning - Linear equations

If 3x−2=3−5x3x-2=3-5x, then which one of the following is equal to 7-4x?
  1. A. 92\frac{9}{2}
  2. B. −92-\frac{9}{2}
  3. C. 132\frac{13}{2}
  4. D. 192\frac{19}{2}
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Q37 · Quantitative reasoning - Age word problem

A father is 32 and his son is 8 now. In how many years will the father be three times as old as his son?
  1. A. 6
  2. B. 3
  3. C. 4
  4. D. 5
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Q38 · Quantitative reasoning - Systems of equations

For what value(s) of k does the system {2x+3y=1, kx+6y=-3} have a unique solution?
  1. A. k = 4
  2. B. k = -4
  3. C. k ≠ -4
  4. D. k ≠ 4
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Q39 · Quantitative reasoning - Word problem

The difference of two numbers is 10, and 3 times the larger plus 2 times the smaller is 55. Find the larger number.
  1. A. 6
  2. B. 14
  3. C. 5
  4. D. 15
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Q40 · Quantitative reasoning - Quadratic equations

One root of 2x2+1=h−5x2x^2 + 1 = h - 5x (h constant) is four times the other. What are the roots?
  1. A. −12-\frac{1}{2} and -2
  2. B. −2-2 and -8
  3. C. 12\frac{1}{2} and 2
  4. D. 2 and 8
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Q41 · Quantitative reasoning - Percentage

What percent of 16 is 12?
  1. A. 25%
  2. B. 70%
  3. C. 75%
  4. D. 50%
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Q43 · Quantitative reasoning - Inverse functions

If f(x)=102x+1f(x) = 10^{2x+1}, then which one of the following is equal to f−1(x)f^{-1}(x)?
  1. A. log(2x - 1)
  2. B. log⁡x+12\log \sqrt{x} + \frac{1}{2}
  3. C. log x + 12\frac{1}{2}
  4. D. log⁡x−12\log \sqrt{x} - \frac{1}{2}
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Q45 · Quantitative reasoning - Sequences

Which one of the following is the value of x in the sequence 23,34,56,89,x,188,...?
  1. A. 111
  2. B. 100
  3. C. 133
  4. D. 144
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Q46 · Quantitative reasoning - Sequences

What are the values of y and z in the sequence 1,−13,17,−115,131,−163,y,z,…1, -\frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{7}, -\frac{1}{15}, \frac{1}{31}, -\frac{1}{63}, y, z, \dots?
  1. A. 1129\frac{1}{129} and −1227-\frac{1}{227}
  2. B. 1127\frac{1}{127} and −1255-\frac{1}{255}
  3. C. 1129\frac{1}{129} and −1255-\frac{1}{255}
  4. D. 1127\frac{1}{127} and −1227-\frac{1}{227}
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Q49 · Quantitative reasoning - Permutations

How many different four-letter words which start with the vowel can be formed from the word MATH if the letters cannot be used more than once?
  1. A. 8
  2. B. 24
  3. C. 6
  4. D. 18
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Q50 · Quantitative reasoning - Probability

A bag contains 15 balls numbered 1 through 15. What is the probability of selecting a number that is odd or a multiple of 4?
  1. A. 15\frac{1}{5}
  2. B. 13\frac{1}{3}
  3. C. 815\frac{8}{15}
  4. D. 1115\frac{11}{15}
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Q51 · Quantitative reasoning - Geometry (polygons)

Which one of the following can NOT be the degree measure of each interior angle of a regular polygon?
  1. A. 120°
  2. B. 140°
  3. C. 135°
  4. D. 105°
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Q52 · Quantitative reasoning - Geometry (triangles)

Let ΔABC be an isosceles triangle with ∠C=90°\angle C = 90°. If the length of side AC‾\overline{AC} is 4 cm, then what is the length of side AB in centimeters?
  1. A. 4
  2. B. 424\sqrt{2}
  3. C. 222\sqrt{2}
  4. D. 8
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Q53 · Quantitative reasoning - Data interpretation

Using the school-income table (Tuition/Term/Donations/Grants/Misc for P,Q,R,S,T), which school has the lowest income from donations and term fees (combined)?
  1. A. Q
  2. B. S
  3. C. T
  4. D. R
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Q55 · Quantitative reasoning - Data interpretation (average)

What is the average of the income from tuition fees of the five schools?
  1. A. 100
  2. B. 90
  3. C. 210
  4. D. 120
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Q56 · Quantitative reasoning - Data interpretation

Which school has the highest percentage of income from grants out of its total income?
  1. A. Q
  2. B. P
  3. C. T
  4. D. S
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Q57 · Quantitative reasoning - Data interpretation (ratio)

Which school has the lowest ratio of miscellaneous to term fees?
  1. A. Q
  2. B. S
  3. C. R
  4. D. T
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