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Grade 12 Scholastic aptitude entrance exam, 2015 E.C. (2023), natural stream

Real questions from the Grade 12 university entrance exam in Scholastic aptitude, as students sat it in 2015 E.C. Every question comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation. This is the natural stream paper. The other stream sat a different Scholastic aptitude paper the same year, listed further down.

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  • Natural science stream

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  • 2015 E.C. (2023), natural stream

    Exam year

  • 42 questions with answers

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Question 1

Pessimism

  1. A.Sorrow
  2. B.Optimism
  3. C.Arrogance
  4. D.Despair
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Answer: B Optimism

Why

The opposite of 'pessimism' (a tendency to see the worst aspect of things) is 'optimism' (hopefulness and confidence about the future).

Question 2

Polygamy

  1. A.Monogamy
  2. B.Interference
  3. C.Recovery
  4. D.Detour
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Answer: A Monogamy

Why

'Polygamy' is the practice of marrying multiple spouses, and its direct antonym is 'monogamy', which is the practice of having only one spouse at a time.

Question 3

Prospect

  1. A.Retrospect
  2. B.Traditional
  3. C.Ideal
  4. D.Modernist
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Answer: A Retrospect

Why

'Prospect' refers to looking forward or future expectations, whereas 'retrospect' refers to looking back on or dealing with past events.

Question 4

The diffusion of the virus had reached an epidemic proportion.

  1. A.dissemination
  2. B.spread
  3. C.diagnosis
  4. D.vulnerability
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Answer: B spread

Why

In the context of a virus, 'diffusion' refers to its transmission or 'spread' across a population.

Question 5

The electric poles were impregnated with chemical solutions for durability.

  1. A.saturated
  2. B.varnished
  3. C.erected
  4. D.washed
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Answer: A saturated

Why

'Impregnated' in this context means soaked or thoroughly imbued with a substance, which is synonymous with 'saturated'.

Question 6

The sense of animosity between the rival groups was resolved peacefully.

  1. A.grievance
  2. B.hatred
  3. C.exposure
  4. D.revenge
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Answer: B hatred

Why

'Animosity' means strong hostility or active ill will, making 'hatred' the closest synonym among the options.

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