Question 1
CALF : COW :: LAMB : ?
- A.Sheep
- B.Horse
- C.Deer
- D.Goat
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Answer: A Sheep
Why
A calf is the young offspring of a cow, just as a lamb is the young offspring of a sheep.
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Grade 12 Scholastic aptitude entrance exam, 2018 E.C. (2026)
Real questions from the Grade 12 university entrance exam in Scholastic aptitude, as students sat it in 2018 E.C. Every question comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.
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Question 2
BOOK : PUBLISHER :: FILM : ?
- A.Writer
- B.Editor
- C.Director
- D.Producer
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Answer: D Producer
Why
A publisher is responsible for the production and distribution of a book, while a producer is responsible for the overall production and financing of a film.
Question 4
Choose the word or phrase that is nearly the SAME IN MEANING as EXTROVERTED.
- A.Shy
- B.Outgoing
- C.Deceiver
- D.Energetic
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Answer: B Outgoing
Why
An extroverted person is socially active and outgoing; thus, 'outgoing' is the closest synonym.
Question 5
Choose the word or phrase that is nearly the SAME IN MEANING as ASSERTIVE.
- A.Passive
- B.Aggressive
- C.Confident
- D.Hesitant
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Answer: C Confident
Why
Being assertive means having or showing a confident and forceful personality, so 'confident' is the most suitable synonym.
Question 6
Choose the word or phrase that is nearly the SAME IN MEANING as DISINTERESTED.
- A.Impartial
- B.Biased
- C.Bored
- D.Unconcerned
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Answer: A Impartial
Why
Although often confused with 'uninterested' (bored), the correct meaning of 'disinterested' is unbiased or impartial.
Question 7
Choose the word or phrase that is nearly OPPOSITE IN MEANING as SUBJUGATE.
- A.Liberate
- B.Oppress
- C.Protest
- D.Conquer
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Answer: A Liberate
Why
To subjugate means to bring under domination or control, and its opposite is to liberate, which means to set free.
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