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

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

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  • 2014 E.C. (2022)

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  • 106 questions with answers

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Question 1

Where is the correct place to write the date in a formal letter?

  1. A.just before the recipient's address
  2. B.immediately after the sender's address
  3. C.on the same line as the sender's address
  4. D.immediately before the sender's address
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Answer: B immediately after the sender's address

Why

In a formal letter, the date is conventionally written immediately below (after) the sender's address, separated by a line space, before the recipient's address.

Question 2

When you write a formal letter, where would you write your address and contact details?

  1. A.In the Receiver's Address
  2. B.In the Salutation
  3. C.In the Sender's Address
  4. D.In the Complimentary Closure
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Answer: C In the Sender's Address

Why

Your own address and contact details represent the sender's information, which is placed in the 'Sender's Address' section at the top of a formal letter.

Question 3

Where would you write a request for an action in the format of a formal letter?

  1. A.in the Body of the letter
  2. B.in the Subject line
  3. C.in the Complementary closure
  4. D.in the Salutation
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Answer: A in the Body of the letter

Why

Any request for action or detailed communication in a formal letter belongs in the body of the letter, typically in the concluding paragraph of the body.

Question 6

a. You can use it to talk with your friends or family, for example. b. A mobile phone is a very useful device to get connected with others. c. A mobile phone call can be made in so many ways. d. These days, everyone has a mobile phone.

  1. A.b d a c
  2. B.c a b d
  3. C.d c a b
  4. D.a d b c
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Answer: A b d a c

Why

Option A (b-d-a-c) is the most coherent sequence because 'b' introduces the mobile phone, 'd' states its widespread ownership, 'a' gives an example of its use, and 'c' expands on how calls are made.

Question 7

a. The first thing you need is egg. b. Omelet is one of my most favorite food items. c. It is one of the easiest things to do in the kitchen. d. Today, I will show you how to make an omelet.

  1. A.d c a b
  2. B.c a d b
  3. C.b c d a
  4. D.b d c a
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Answer: C b c d a

Why

The sequence 'b-c-d-a' flows logically: 'b' introduces the omelet as a favorite food, 'c' refers back to it with 'It' as an easy kitchen task, 'd' introduces the demonstration, and 'a' begins the steps by mentioning the first ingredient.

Question 8

a. Schools help us to be consistent, punctual, and obedient. b. In short, we learn how to be better people in schools. c. For example, we learn how to read and write in schools. d. School is the place where we learn new things.

  1. A.b d c a
  2. B.d c a b
  3. C.c a d b
  4. D.b d c a
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Answer: B d c a b

Why

The sequence 'd-c-a-b' starts with a general statement about school ('d'), provides a basic academic example ('c'), adds social/behavioral benefits ('a'), and summarizes the main idea using 'In short' ('b').

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