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Grade 12 Entrance Exam: English: Writing Questions (2014, 2013, 2010, 2004 & 2000EC: Questions with Explanation and Exam Techniques: [PDF+]: By Million Abebe (MA in English/in TEFL and B. Ed. Degree in Pedagogy): 2023


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1. Never/Don't say ....!
Many students jump a given handout/practicing questions saying "I have done this before/I know this!"! Please, don't saying this! Look the next 3 scientific reasons for this:
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☞ Make sure that you can still do it again!
The issue is not about you did it or you didn't do it before! 
  • The issue is about making sure that you can do it again!
  • Amma dura hojjechuu kee osoo hin ta'in, amma irra deebiitee hojjechuu danda'u kee mirkaneessi!
  • ከዚህ በፊት መስራትህን ሳይሆን ዳግም መስራት መቻልክን አረጋግጥ!
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The main purposes of this practice material is to enable you to check yourselves and also be familiar with the coming exams. In addition to these, the other purpose is to enable you to make comparison among these questions (of different years) and then make adjustment on your study before the exam.
☞ Compare 2000 (Grade 12 University Entrance: English: Ethiopia) with 2004, 2010, 2013 and 2014EC! Have you seen any difference, in terms of:
  • Number of questions (totally and also under each sub-section)
  • Number and types of sub-sections
  • Difficulties of questions
 Wish you nice reading!
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Challenge 1: Grade 12 Entrance: 2014/2022 (Writing Section): PDF!

Note: There were 2 Entrance Exams in 2014/2022: English Exam for Social Science and English Exam for Natural Science!
The next questions are taken from English Exam for Natural Science; Booklet Code 025!
☞ Please, the pdfs are given at the END!

Challenge 2: Grade 12 Entrance: 2010/2018 (Writing Section): Online!

Part-1: Paragraph Coherence Questions
Instruction-1
The following sentences are NOT in the proper order. When put in the correct order, sentences a-e, they make up a complete/coherent paragraph. From the alternatives A-D given for each question, choose the letter that contains the correct order of the sentences!
1.
a. I knew the journey could be tough but not as bitter.
b. Something more unbearable! My Visa application was denied.
c. I migrated to Egypt in Dec. 2005 dreaming to travel to Australia.
d. In fact, you have to experience it yourself to see how severe things could be.
e. The weather was indescribably harsh and the police were brutally unfriendly.
A. c a b e d             B. c e a b d
C. c e d b a             D. c a e d b
2.
a. It is about cultivating one’s mind.
b. I believe in the power of education.
c. It also doesn’t matter what color your skin is.
d. Learning can be the same for anyone_rich or poor.
e. So, it doesn’t matter how much money you father has.
A. d e c a b          B. b d e c a
C. d a e c a          D. b a e d c
NB: The order on choice C is as it is on the exam!
3.
a. Such people do it more for pleasure than necessity.
b. Weekend is the best time for those who buy essential things for life.
c. Very few people can avoid shopping at least once a week.
d. For some people, however, shopping has become a daily routine.
e. Shopping is a necessary part of life.
A. c d b a e        B. e d b c a
C. e c d a b        D. b d c e a
4.
a. In 1991, the country launched an early-warning system-the first in the world and one that has. Been emulated by countries like japan.
b. Mexico’s recent quake occurred 32 years after the city’s 1985 shock, which killed about 10,000 people and destroyed 3,000 buildings.
c. Since then, Mexico has worked to shore up its earthquake preparedness.
d. Some had a minute to duck and cover, to grab go bags, to locate their loved ones.
e. Thanks to sirens and smartphones, thousands of individuals were alerted to the impending quake.
f. Those seconds can mean the difference between life and death.
A. a e b c f d          B. b c a e d f
C. f a e b d c          D. c a b d f e
Part-2: General Writing Questions
Instruction-2:
The next questions are about different types of writing. Read each of them very carefully and choose the best answer from the four alternative answers, A-D, given.

5. “In the meantime, it is necessary to find other ways of disciplining drug offenders.’ The above line was taken from the recommendation section of a survey on drug conviction. Which of the following is true about the recommendation?
A. This is the major point recommended in the study.
B. It is one of the two recommendations in the study.
C. It is a recommendation forwarded until better actions can be taken.
D. This is recommended to take place immediately.
6. ‘Of late, drugs have changed American penal practice.’ The above line was taken from the introduction section of a study carried out on drug offenders in America. Which of the following sentences should come next to the quoted sentence?
A. In 1987, for example, only about 8 percent of state-prison inmates were serving time on drug convictions.
B. Nations with different penal practices have experienced different crime rates.
C. People were rightly fearful of what cocaine was doing to their children when they demanded action.
D. It needs to be pointed out that there are no easy prison solutions to drug convictions.
7. “You may not need to write your....” Where do you find this statement in a survey study?
A. It can be one of the items in the questionnaire.
B. It is taken from respondents’ personal information.
C. It is a reminder written in questionnaire covering letter.
D. It is taken from a ‘Thank you’ letter written to respondents.
8. “Dressed purposely to confuse her friends in the first week of school, Samrawit wears clothes she would normally never wear. With her new haircut, she really looks like a completely different person.” These sentences are taken most likely taken from________
A. argumentative        B. narrative
C. description              D. expository
9. Which one of the following is taken from a formal letter of application?
A. Thank you for your letter dated 5th April which I received this morning.
B. I would be grateful if you could confirm your reservation in writing.
C. I am writing in response to the position of IT assistant advertised in The Monitor
D. Sadly, I am not available on the date you suggested. May I suggest the 8th of April?
10. Which of the following contains errors in capitalization, mechanics and punctuation?
A. The fire, although it had been burning for several hours, was still blazing fiercely.
B. Peter, my elder brother received medals for his contributions Astronomy, chemistry and Mathematics
C. You should, indeed you must, report the matter to the police.
D. “When the judge said, ‘Not guilty,’ I could have hugged him.”
11. Which one of the following is taken from an informal letter?
A. I would like to apply for the position of assistant secretary.
B. I enclose my curriculum vitae for your attention.
C. I am writing to complain about the following damages.
D. Wish me good luck for my math exam.
12. “….. He couldn’t understand where he had gone wrong. When he had set out that morning, the weather had been fine. . .” The preceding text is possibly taken from a (an)___.
A. narrative         B. descriptive
C. expository      D. argumentative
13. Which one of the following is correctly punctuated?
A. I have never been to England; in fact; I have never been outside this country.
B. I have never been to England; in fact, I have never been outside this country.
C. I have never been to English; in fact I have never been outside this country.
D. I have never been to English, in fact, I have never been outside this country.
14. Which one of the following is correctly punctuated?
A. I have tried to sing dozens of times, she says, “but I can’t.”
B. “I have tried to sing dozens of times,” she says “but I can’t.”
C. “I have tried to sing dozens of times,” she says, “but I can’t.”
D. “I have tried to sing dozens of times” she says, “but I can’t.”
15. “Your responses will be held confidentially.” Which of the following might be a good reason for writing the preceding sentence in the first few lines of a survey questionnaire?
A. Appreciating respondents’ participation
B. Limiting sample size
C. Increasing response rate
D. Requesting for permission
16. Which one of the following is correctly punctuated?
A. The meeting ended at dawn; nothing had been decided.
B. The meeting ended at dawn, nothing had been decided.
C. The meeting ended at dawn nothing had been decided.
D. The meeting ended at dawn. nothing had been decided.
17. Which one of the following sentences has correct capitalization?
A. Sara and Hana first met at a school called learning to Learn.
B. Sara and Hana first met at a school called Learning to Learn.
C. Sara and hana first met at a school called Learning to Learn.
D. Sara and Hana first met at a School called Learning to Learn.
18. “In his eyes, I could see his desire to redeem himself, a need to hit me more times than I hit him, just for the sake of it.” This text is taken from a piece of writing that is most _______.
A. narrative          B. argumentative
C. description     D. expository
19. “My coat was on the seat next to me. I took my passport out of my pocket and put it in my bag in the luggage rack.” These lines are taken from a piece of writing that is most likely__________.
A. argumentative      B. expository
C. description           D. narrative
20. She crosses the road, trying to figure out how to navigate the town she had been away from for some fifteen years. This text is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely______.
A. expository       B. argumentative 
C. narrative          D. description
21. "Until future study finds a better solution, English teachers should work on how students can be helped to develop their outline in English into essays.” Which section of the above survey is the most likely appropriate place for the preceding statement?
A. Conclusion          C. Data analysis
B. Methodology      D. Recommendation
22. Which one of the following sentences has correct capitalization?
A. The language I wanted to learn was Arabic, not. French.
B. The language I wanted to learn was arabic, not french.
C. The language I wanted to learn was Arabic, not french.
D. The language I wanted to learn was arabic, not French.

Challenge 3: Grade 12 Entrance: 2004/2012 (Writing Section): Online!

Part-1: Word Order Questions
Instruction-1:
The following words are NOT in the proper order. When put in the right order, they make correct English sentence. From the given alternatives, choose the one that is correct.

1. I like snore her that hate hate hearing.
A. I hate that snore like her hearing.
B. I hate hearing her snore like that.
C. I hate her snore hearing like that.
D. I hate her hearing like that snore.
2. how are these much T-shirts?
A. How much T-shirts are these?
B. How much are these T-shirts?
C. These are how much T-shirts?
D. These are T-shirts how much?
3. I did not anything about her unusual notice at first.
A. About her I did not notice anything unusual at first.
B. At first anything unusual about her I did not notice.
C. Anything unusual about her I did not notice at first.
D. I did not notice anything unusual about her at first.
4. not to training have helped does seem.
A. Training does not seem to have helped.
B. Training does seem to not have helped.
C. To seem training does not have helped.
D. Not to have helped training does seem.
5. is on he the by the standing window chair.
A. He is by standing the chair on the window.
B. He is on the window standing by the chair.
C. He is standing on the chair by the window.
D. By standing the chair he is on the window.
Part-2: Paragraph Coherence Questions
Instruction-2
The following sentences are NOT in the proper order. When put in the correct order, sentences a-e, they make up a complete/coherent paragraph. From the alternatives A-D given for each question, choose the letter that contains the correct order of the sentences!
6.
a. It lives in man the other stage of its life.
b Bilharzias is a disease found all over the world.
c. Three species of Schistosoma cause human disease.
d. It is spread by a small fluke or flatworm.
e. Schistosoma lives as a parasite in the water snail during one stage of its life.
A. c a b d e        B. c e b d a
C. c e a d b        D. b d e a c
7.
a. Some eye signals are unconscious.
b. We receive 80% of our information about the world through them.
c. When we look at something nice, our pupils get bigger.
d. Our eyes are the most important of our five senses.
e. We also send signals to other people with our eyes.
A. d c b c e         B. c b a e d
C. d b c a e         D. c e b a d
8.
a. Learn as much as you can about them.
b. Many zoos breed endangered animals.
c. What can you do to help endangered animals?
d. Make an effort to support zoos and wildlife groups.
e. The more you know about them, the you can help.
A. c a e b d         B. d b c a d
C. d a b e b         D. b d c e a
9.
a. On her arm, there is a tattoo.
b. Juali has an intriguing history.
c. Physically, she is old and has a wrinkled face.
d. When she was 10, she became a drug addict.
e. But people know her for the big earrings she wore.
A. b c a e d         B. c a d b e
C. b d e c a        D. b d c a e
10.
a. In REM sleep, the body is quiet but the mind is active.
b. These movements can be observed beneath closed eyelids.
c. Others believe that it helps to rid the brain of over stimulation.
d. Some think that REM sleep helps to form permanent memories.
e. During sleep, we experience periods of rapid eye movement (REM).
A. e a b d c        B. e b a d c
C. a e D C b       D. d e c a b
11.
a. Right in front of me, there were large plants.
b. On my left, the ground rose gently to a low hill.
c. I made my first landing there and began to look around.
d. A kind of fruit like none I had ever seen before grew on them.
e. Attracted by their color, I got closer for a thorough examination.
A. c b e d a        B. c e a d b
C. c a e d b        D. c a b d e
12.
a. So I quietly got out of bed to see what it was.
b. It was in the middle of the night when we were all fast asleep.
c. Suddenly, a piercing horrible noise came from downstairs.
d. I could imagine the chilling fear this would cause everyone in the house.
e. But before I walked a step, I saw this huge dark creature holding me by the neck.
A. b e c a d          B. b c a d e
C. b c d a e          D. b d c a e

Part-3: General Writing Questions
Instruction-3:
The next questions are about different types of writing. Read each of them very carefully and choose the best answer from the four alternative answers, A-D, given.
13. “A man and his son were once going with their donkey to a market. “This most likely begins a/an text.
A. narrative         B. descriptive
C. expository     D. argumentative
14. Which one of the following sentences most likely comes from a descriptive writing?
A. The next stopover was at Bishan Gari.
B. Bishan Gari is a little beautiful town in the valley.
C. Bishan Gari is much better than the other towns around.
D. I don’t have accurate information about the population of Bishan Gari.
15. If you take this one, there is a possibility for you to win a new microscope that the company has put on offer. You can also enjoy all benefits that state-of-the-art machines in the category could provide. This is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely:
A. narrative          B. descriptive
C. expository       D. argumentative
16. Right in front of me stood this beautiful lady with her arms round the waist of a young man. The physical makeup of this man I strongly expressive- tells the onlooker that he was definitely reviving form some chronic illness that eroded all his stamina. This is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely:
A. narrative         B. expository
C. descriptive     D. argumentative
17. Which one of the following is most likely an instruction on a tube of ointment for skin?
A. For external use only.
B. If swallow, drink a lot of water
C. In case of overdoes, call your doctor.
D. To be taken thirty minutes before each meal.
18. “The claim that zoos educate people about wildlife and the environment is totally unfounded. On the contrary, they encourage people to see animals as a form of entertainment.” These statement are most likely taken form the beginning of a/an text.
A. narrative         B. descriptive
C. expository     D. argumentative
19. “I thought he was asking me just for a walk and did not hesitate the slightest to give in. He then started smartly guiding me into a forest where I could see no soul around. Ten minute into the venture, however, I started realizing that he was trying to use my naivety. He remarked, “You know, I . . . “ This is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely:
A. narrative          B. descriptive
C. expository      D. argumentative
20. “The new office building has a contemporary look.” This statement is likely taken from the beginning of a/an text.
A. narrative         B. descriptive
C. expository     D. argumentative
21. “Please, place your purchase here.” You would most likely find this notice in a/an .
A. cafeteria       B. exhibition center
C. museum       D. supermarket
22. “Please, see my resume for additional information on my experience.” This piece of writing is likely taken from....
A. job application letter     C. letter of inquiry
B. personal letter                D. business letter
23. “Previous experience as a security guard would be an advantage.” This statement is likely taken from a _______ .
A. social letter                   C. job advertisement
B. letter of application    D. business advertisement
24. To write a memo to your close friend, the most appropriate opening is:
A. Hi,                      B. Hello,
C. Dear friend,      D. My dear friend,
25. Which one of the following sentences has a correct punctuation?
A. “The date has been set”, said Gurmu and added, “We can’t change it now.”
B. “The date has been set,” said Gurmu and added, “We can’t change it now.”
C. “The date has been set,” said Gurmu and added, “we can’t change it now.”
D. “The date has been set,” said Gurmu, and added “We can’t change it now.”
26. Whish one of the following is correctly spelt?
A. develope         B. received
C. necessary      D. grammer
27. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A. lisence           B. penality
C. enterance     D. argumentative

Challenge 4: Grade 12 Entrance: 2013/2022 (Writing Section): PDF!


Challenge 5: Grade 12 Entrance: 2000/2008 (Writing Section): PDF!

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