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Grade 8 English ministry exam, 2015 E.C. (2023)

Real questions from the Grade 8 ministry exam in English, as students sat it in 2015 E.C. Every question comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.

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  • Every Grade 8 student

    Who sits it

  • 2015 E.C. (2023)

    Exam year

  • 53 questions with answers

    In this set

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Question 1

What does 'Friendship' mean?

  1. A.A connection between two people who care about each other.
  2. B.An agreement between two business partners.
  3. C.Relocating from one place to another.
  4. D.Making differences with others.
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Answer: A A connection between two people who care about each other.

Why

Friendship is defined as a close relationship or connection between people who care about and support each other.

Question 2

How can spending time together strengthen friendships?

  1. A.By talking about similar interests
  2. B.By watching movies together
  3. C.By relying on one another financially
  4. D.By competing against each other
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Answer: A By talking about similar interests

Why

Sharing and discussing similar interests is a primary way people bond and strengthen their relationships when spending time together.

Question 3

What do long-lasting friendships require?

  1. A.Shared stories and secrets
  2. B.Mutual commitment and loyalty
  3. C.Time management skills
  4. D.Financial support
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Answer: B Mutual commitment and loyalty

Why

For any friendship to endure over the long term, both parties must show mutual commitment and loyalty to one another.

Question 4

What are the benefits of having close friends?

  1. A.Relieving stress
  2. B.Gaining new skills
  3. C.Professional development
  4. D.Improved self-confidence
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Answer: A Relieving stress

Why

A major and well-documented psychological benefit of having close friends is their role in helping to relieve stress.

Question 5

What does the pronoun 'it' (paragraph 1 line 2) refers to____________?

  1. A.Age
  2. B.Background
  3. C.Friendship
  4. D.Achievements
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Answer: C Friendship

Why

In the context of defining friendship, the pronoun 'it' refers back to the main subject, which is 'Friendship'.

Question 6

The word 'thrive' in paragraph 3 line 1 means:____________

  1. A.fail
  2. B.disaster
  3. C.diversify
  4. D.succeed
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Answer: D succeed

Why

To 'thrive' means to grow, flourish, or succeed, which is the opposite of failing or causing disaster.

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