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2016 E.C. SAT Social stream EUEE past paper

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

Unofficial practice for the 2016 E.C. / 2024 G.C. Social stream SAT Ethiopian University Entrance Exam (EUEE / matric). 46 question stems from the Abrari bank are listed below. Not an official Ministry, EAES, MoLS, or OCACC paper.

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DESTITUTE

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Q1 · Antonyms

DESTITUTE
  1. A. wealthy
  2. B. prostitute
  3. C. generous
  4. D. healthy
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Q2 · Antonyms

NIECE
  1. A. cousin
  2. B. nephew
  3. C. nice
  4. D. aunt
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Q3 · Antonyms

REFUTE
  1. A. rebut
  2. B. disprove
  3. C. confirm
  4. D. deny
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Q4 · Reading comprehension

Who do you equate the writer with in terms of learning pace?
  1. A. both students
  2. B. Jerry
  3. C. the teacher
  4. D. May
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Q5 · Reference

What does the pronoun 'we' in paragraph 2, line 6 refer to?
  1. A. the writer and May
  2. B. the teacher and all the students
  3. C. the teacher and the writer
  4. D. the writer and Jerry
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Q6 · Vocabulary

The word 'timidly' in paragraph 1, line 2 is synonymous with:
  1. A. nervously
  2. B. angrily
  3. C. timely
  4. D. bravely
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Q7 · Reading comprehension

The writer became relaxed when _______________.
  1. A. she saw the others unashamed of being unable to swim
  2. B. she was going to start her first swimming class
  3. C. the teacher came in and introduced herself
  4. D. other students joined the swimming lesson
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Q8 · Reading comprehension

What is it that makes the writer frightened?
  1. A. learning with others
  2. B. standing in her bathing suit
  3. C. learning to swim
  4. D. first time things
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Q9 · Logical reasoning

Father: How was your exam yesterday? Son: I got zero out of twenty? Father: Bravo! What can we conclude from this conversation?
  1. A. The father was sarcastic and disappointed with his son.
  2. B. The father was humorous and he rejoiced at his son's result.
  3. C. The son was happy with his result.
  4. D. The father was honestly pleased with his son.
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Q13 · Language reasoning

In Vandu: dvt=work, gnafu=drives, gnafye=drivers, dvty=worker, gnadfaa=drove. What does 'dvtye gnadfaa' mean?
  1. A. Worker drives.
  2. B. Drivers drove.
  3. C. Driver drives.
  4. D. Workers drove.
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Q14 · Language reasoning

Based on Q13, the past tense form of work in Vandu is:
  1. A. dvted
  2. B. dvtaa
  3. C. dvtu
  4. D. dvtya
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Q15 · Language reasoning

Based on Q13, if kont means girl, its plural form will be:
  1. A. konty
  2. B. konts
  3. C. kontye
  4. D. konte
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Q17 · Sentence completion

Learning to swim was not easy for me, but in the end my ___ paid off.
  1. A. strength
  2. B. experience
  3. C. tolerance
  4. D. persistence
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Q18 · Sentence completion

He was charged with carrying an offensive __________.
  1. A. thought
  2. B. weapon
  3. C. speech
  4. D. belief
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Q19 · Sentence completion

I work a minimum of 35-hours a week to put myself through school without ___ to the temptation of a student loan.
  1. A. falling
  2. B. combating
  3. C. succumbing
  4. D. surviving
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Q20 · Sentence completion

The skyscraper rose ___ at the center of the town. Every visitor loves to explore it.
  1. A. thickly
  2. B. brightly
  3. C. proudly
  4. D. highly
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Q21 · Sentence completion

On bad days I even felt ___; I just wanted to kill myself.
  1. A. suicidal
  2. B. poisoned
  3. C. causal
  4. D. pleased
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Q22 · Synonyms

DISPENSE
  1. A. spoil
  2. B. distribute
  3. C. expend
  4. D. destroy
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Q23 · Synonyms

ERRAND
  1. A. rider
  2. B. passenger
  3. C. brand
  4. D. messenger
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Q24 · Synonyms

GRACEFUL
  1. A. dominant
  2. B. great
  3. C. grateful
  4. D. attractive
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Q25 · Synonyms

EQUIVOCALLY
  1. A. clearly
  2. B. uniquely
  3. C. ambiguously
  4. D. equally
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Q26 · Analogy

CALCULATE: BALANCE; ___: paragraph.
  1. A. construct
  2. B. compose
  3. C. describe
  4. D. combine
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Q27 · Analogy

AIRCRAFT: JET; _____: truck.
  1. A. train
  2. B. airbus
  3. C. vehicle
  4. D. taxi
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Q28 · Analogy

_____ : soldier; GOWN: PHYSICIAN.
  1. A. uniform
  2. B. tent
  3. C. gun
  4. D. army
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Q29 · Analogy

Remote: ___; WIDE: NARROW.
  1. A. distant
  2. B. control
  3. C. television
  4. D. accessible
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Q30 · Analogy

CUP: COFFEE; bottle: ___.
  1. A. beer
  2. B. juice
  3. C. tea
  4. D. water
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Q34 · Vocabulary - Passage 2

Which of the following is synonymous with the word 'intimidating' in paragraph 2, line 2?
  1. A. frustrating
  2. B. annoying
  3. C. frightening
  4. D. disappointing
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Q36 · Polynomials

If -3, 0 and 1 are zeros of a polynomial function p(x) of degree 3, then which one of the following is true about p(x)?
  1. A. p(-1) = 0.
  2. B. x is a factor of p(x).
  3. C. x - 3 is a factor of p(x).
  4. D. p(x) = x3+3xx^3 + 3x.
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Q37 · Telescoping series

Which one of the following is equal to ∑n=1485(n+1)(n+2)\sum_{n=1}^{48} \frac{5}{(n+1)(n+2)}?
  1. A. 1.5
  2. B. 1.2
  3. C. 2.4
  4. D. 2.5
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Q38 · Exponents/radicals

If (x3)−13=2−1(\sqrt[3]{x})^{-\frac{1}{3}} = 2^{-1}, then which one of the following is the value of x?
  1. A. 512
  2. B. 1512\frac{1}{512}
  3. C. -512
  4. D. −1512-\frac{1}{512}
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Q39 · Sequences

What is a possible value of t in the sequence 100, 98, 94, 86, t, 38, ...?
  1. A. 78
  2. B. 70
  3. C. 82
  4. D. 54
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Q41 · Permutations

How many different arrangements of the digits of the number '234523' are there?
  1. A. 180
  2. B. 720
  3. C. 360
  4. D. 256
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Q42 · Trigonometry

In which quadrant does the terminal side of angle -710° belong?
  1. A. Second
  2. B. Fourth
  3. C. First
  4. D. Third
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Q43 · Probability

If two six faced fair dice are rolled, what is the probability of getting a pair of numbers whose sum is either 6 or 12?
  1. A. 536\frac{5}{36}
  2. B. 29\frac{2}{9}
  3. C. 16\frac{1}{6}
  4. D. 736\frac{7}{36}
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Q45 · Probability

A box contains 4 black, 5 white and 3 red balls. If a ball is drawn at random, what is the probability that the ball is neither black nor red?
  1. A. 512\frac{5}{12}
  2. B. 23\frac{2}{3}
  3. C. 712\frac{7}{12}
  4. D. 34\frac{3}{4}
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Q46 · Simple interest

A person deposited money at simple interest 12% per year. After three years, received total Birr 163,200. Which was the initial amount?
  1. A. 140,000
  2. B. 120,000
  3. C. 100,000
  4. D. 280,000
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Q47 · Geometric series

What is the value of k, if ∑n=1∞5nk=14\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} 5^{nk} = \frac{1}{4}?
  1. A. 2
  2. B. -2
  3. C. 1
  4. D. -1
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Q49 · Quantitative comparison

Let x and y be real numbers such that x > y. Quantity A: x2+y2x^2 + y^2; Quantity B: 2xy.
  1. A. Quantity B is greater than quantity A.
  2. B. The relationship cannot be determined.
  3. C. Quantity A is greater than quantity B.
  4. D. The two quantities are equal.
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Q50 · Quantitative comparison

Quantity A: 20% of 80; Quantity B: 30% of 60.
  1. A. Quantity B is greater than quantity A.
  2. B. The relationship cannot be determined.
  3. C. Quantity A is greater than quantity B.
  4. D. The two quantities are equal.
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Q51 · Linear equations

The water bill for a past month was Birr 200, consisting of a fixed charge of Birr 20 plus Birr 2 per cubic meter. How many cubic meters did the family consume?
  1. A. 90
  2. B. 180
  3. C. 110
  4. D. 100
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Q52 · Number theory

Which of the following pairs of numbers are twin primes?
  1. A. 3 and 11
  2. B. 41 and 43
  3. C. 2 and 3
  4. D. 19 and 23
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Q53 · Quadratic equations

Which of the following is true about x2+3x−4=0x^2 +3x -4 = 0?
  1. A. It has only one solution.
  2. B. It has no real solution.
  3. C. It has no solution.
  4. D. It has two solutions.
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Q54 · Systems of equations

One mango sells for Birr 10 and one banana for Birr 5. If 30 fruits of mangos and bananas were purchased for Birr 200, how many were bananas?
  1. A. 25
  2. B. 15
  3. C. 10
  4. D. 20
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Q55 · Inequalities

Maximum budget Birr 8,000. Hotel charges Birr 300 per person including tax. If the lady wants to give a tip of Birr 50, which models the situation (x = total number of people)?
  1. A. 300x + 50 ≥ 8000
  2. B. 300x - 50 ≥ 8000
  3. C. 300x + 50 ≤ 8000
  4. D. 300x - 50 ≤ 8000
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Q56 · Similar triangles

If a tree casts a shadow 20 meters long and at the same time a pole of 3 meters casts a shadow 5 meters long, what is the height of the tree?
  1. A. 8
  2. B. 16
  3. C. 4
  4. D. 12
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Q57 · Trigonometry

What is the height of a building if the angle of elevation of the top from a point 10 meters away from the ground floor is 60°?
  1. A. 1033\frac{10\sqrt{3}}{3}
  2. B. 5
  3. C. 10310\sqrt{3}
  4. D. 535\sqrt{3}
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