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

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. This is the social stream paper. The other stream sat a different Scholastic aptitude paper the same year, listed further down.

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  • Social science stream

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  • 2014 E.C. (2022), social stream

    Exam year

  • 40 questions with answers

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Question 1

The weather outside was extremely pleasant and hence we decided to _______

  1. A.employ this rare opportunity for writing letters
  2. B.enjoy a morning ride in the open
  3. C.refrain from going out for a morning walk
  4. D.utilize our time watching the television
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B enjoy a morning ride in the open

Why

Pleasant weather outside naturally motivates outdoor activities like a morning ride in the open, rather than staying indoors or avoiding walks.

Question 2

She never visits any zoo because she is a strong opponent of the idea of _______

  1. A.going out of the house on a holiday
  2. B.feeding the animals while others are watching
  3. C.holding the animal in captivity for our joy
  4. D.setting the animal free into the forest
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Answer: C holding the animal in captivity for our joy

Why

A zoo is a place where animals are kept in cages or enclosures, so someone who strongly opposes holding animals in captivity for entertainment would avoid visiting zoos.

Question 3

I felt somewhat more relaxed _______

  1. A.and tension free as compared to earlier
  2. B.as there was already no tension at all
  3. C.and tense as compared to earlier
  4. D.but tense as compared to earlier
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Answer: A and tension free as compared to earlier

Why

Feeling 'relaxed' is synonymous with being 'tension-free', making option A the only logically consistent completion compared to options containing 'tense'.

Question 4

Practically, very little work could be completed in the last week as it was _____

  1. A.a very hectic week
  2. B.a very busy week
  3. C.full of working days
  4. D.full of holidays
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Answer: D full of holidays

Why

If a week is full of holidays, official and professional operations are closed, which logically explains why practically very little work could be completed.

Question 5

Despite all the efforts made to stop the war, _______.

  1. A.the two groups expressed interest for peace
  2. B.the two groups seem determined to continue fighting
  3. C.the two groups do not seem to continue fighting
  4. D.the two groups agreed to negotiate
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Answer: B the two groups seem determined to continue fighting

Why

The conjunction 'Despite' indicates a contrast; thus, notwithstanding the efforts to stop the war, the fighting continues because the groups remain determined to fight.

Question 6

MARATHON is to RACE as HIBERNATION is to

  1. A.Bear
  2. B.Sleep
  3. C.Dream
  4. D.Winter
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Answer: B Sleep

Why

A marathon is a prolonged, intensive race, just as hibernation is a prolonged, deep state of sleep.

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The other Scholastic aptitude papers of 2014 E.C.

2014 E.C. (2022)

Scholastic aptitude papers from other years

2018 E.C. (2026)2018 E.C. (2026), social stream2018 E.C. (2026), version 12018 E.C. (2026), version 32017 E.C. (2025)2017 E.C. (2025), round 22017 E.C. (2025), booklet 3952017 E.C. (2025), version 22016 E.C. (2024)2016 E.C. (2024), Tigray2016 E.C. (2024), natural stream2016 E.C. model exam2015 E.C. (2023)2015 E.C. (2023), natural stream2015 E.C. (2023), social stream2013 E.C. (2021)2012 E.C. (2020)

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