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Grade 12 Scholastic aptitude entrance exam, 2014 E.C. (2022)

Real questions from the Grade 12 university entrance exam in Scholastic aptitude, as students sat it in 2014 E.C. Every question comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.

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  • Natural science stream

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  • 2014 E.C. (2022)

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  • 44 questions with answers

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Question 1

APPARENT

  1. A.Masked
  2. B.Evident
  3. C.Perceptible
  4. D.Obvious
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Answer: A Masked

Why

The word 'apparent' means clearly visible, obvious, or evident. Its antonym is 'masked', which means hidden or concealed, while 'evident', 'perceptible', and 'obvious' are synonyms.

Question 2

BLEAK

  1. A.Gloomy
  2. B.Bright
  3. C.Chilly
  4. D.Dismal
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Answer: B Bright

Why

The word 'bleak' means dreary, cold, or gloomy. 'Bright' is its direct antonym, whereas 'gloomy', 'chilly', and 'dismal' are closely related synonyms.

Question 3

CONVERT

  1. A.Transform
  2. B.Transmute
  3. C.Change
  4. D.Persist
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Answer: D Persist

Why

To 'convert' is to change, transform, or transmute. 'Persist' means to continue in the same state or opinion without changing, making it the opposite of convert.

Question 4

CONVENIENT

  1. A.Suited
  2. B.Handy
  3. C.Comfortable
  4. D.Unsuitable
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Answer: D Unsuitable

Why

The word 'convenient' means suitable or handy for a purpose. 'Unsuitable' is the direct antonym, whereas 'suited', 'handy', and 'comfortable' are synonyms.

Question 5

DISASTER

  1. A.Mishap
  2. B.Calamity
  3. C.Prosperity
  4. D.Misfortune
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Answer: C Prosperity

Why

A 'disaster' is a catastrophic event or misfortune (similar to mishap and calamity). 'Prosperity' means a state of flourishing, good fortune, or success, which serves as the antonym.

Question 6

DISDAIN

  1. A.Like
  2. B.Approve
  3. C.Despise
  4. D.Detest
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Answer: B Approve

Why

To 'disdain' means to reject with contempt or look down upon. 'Approve' is the most suitable antonym in a formal context as it means to agree to or think favorably of, while 'despise' and 'detest' are synonyms.

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