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Grade 12 English entrance exam, 2013 E.C. (2021)

Real questions from the Grade 12 university entrance exam in English, as students sat it in 2013 E.C. Every question comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.

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Question 1

______________ telephones first appeared they were called talking telegraphs.

  1. A.When
  2. B.Then
  3. C.Later on
  4. D.Next
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Answer: A When

Why

The subordinating conjunction 'When' is used to introduce the adverbial clause of time in this sentence.

Question 2

The exam_______ at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow morning.

  1. A.is starting
  2. B.starts
  3. C.starting
  4. D.is started
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Answer: B starts

Why

The simple present tense ('starts') is used to express scheduled future events, such as timetables, exams, or programs.

Question 3

I think she did an excellent job on her presentation.

  1. A.neither did I.
  2. B.neither do I.
  3. C.So did I.
  4. D.So do I.
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Answer: D So do I.

Why

To agree with a positive statement starting with 'I think' (present simple), we use the auxiliary verb 'do' in the form 'So do I' (meaning 'I also think so').

Question 4

The more people come to the party, ____________ food will be needed.

  1. A.the least
  2. B.the more
  3. C.the less
  4. D.the most
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Answer: B the more

Why

This sentence uses the double comparative structure 'the more..., the more...' to show that two changes happen together.

Question 5

It took us______ hour and a half to arrive at the tourist site.

  1. A.a
  2. B.for
  3. C.the
  4. D.an
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Answer: D an

Why

The word 'hour' begins with a vowel sound (/aʊər/), so the indefinite article 'an' must be used instead of 'a'.

Question 6

We have to hurry up, or we_______ be able to catch the bus.

  1. A.may not
  2. B.shall
  3. C.do not
  4. D.oughtn't to
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Answer: A may not

Why

The modal 'may not' correctly expresses the negative possibility that we will fail to catch the bus if we do not hurry.

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