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=== English Language 1 - Objective Questions ===
=== English Language 1 - Objective Questions ===
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==== Section 1 ====
==== Section 1 ====
''In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is '''most nearly opposite''' in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.''
''In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is '''most nearly opposite''' in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.''
 
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==== Section 2 ====
==== Section 2 ====
''From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that '''best completes''' each of the following sentences.''
''From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that '''best completes''' each of the following sentences.''
 
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==== Section 3 ====
==== Section 3 ====
''After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is '''most appropriate''' for each sentence.''  
''After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is '''most appropriate''' for each sentence.''  
  <li>Question 21
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==== Section 4 ====
==== Section 4 ====
''From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is '''nearest in meaning''' to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.''
''From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is '''nearest in meaning''' to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.''
 
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   <li>Question 31
   <li>Question 31
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==== Section 5 ====
==== Section 5 ====
''From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that '''best completes''' each of the following sentences.''
''From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that '''best completes''' each of the following sentences.''
 
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   <li>Question 41
   <li>Question 41
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==== Section 6 ====
==== Section 6 ====
''In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, '''four''' options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.''
''In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, '''four''' options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.''
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=== English Language 2 - Theory ===
=== English Language 2 - Theory ===
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==== Section A - Essay Writing ====
==== Section A - Essay Writing ====
'''''All questions carry equal marks. Your answer should not be less than 450 words.''' You are advised to spend about '''50 minutes''' on this section.''  
'''''All questions carry equal marks. Your answer should not be less than 450 words.''' You are advised to spend about '''50 minutes''' on this section.''  
 
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<li>Question 1</li>
<li>Question 1</li>
<li>Question 2</li>
<li>Question 2</li>
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<li>Question 4</li>
<li>Question 5</li>
<li>Question 5</li>
 
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==== Section B - Comprehension ====
==== Section B - Comprehension ====
''You are advised to spend about '''30 minutes''' on this section.''  
''You are advised to spend about '''30 minutes''' on this section.''  


[Comprehension passage]
[Comprehension passage]
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<li>Question 6
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==== Section C - Summary ====
==== Section C - Summary ====
''You are advised to spend about '''40 minutes''' on this section.''
''You are advised to spend about '''40 minutes''' on this section.''


[Summary passage]
[Summary passage]
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<li>Question 7
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=== English Language 3 - Test of Orals ===
=== English Language 3 - Test of Orals ===
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==== Section 1 ====
==== Section 1 ====
''From the words lettered A to D, choose the word '''that has the same vowel sound''' as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.''
''From the words lettered A to D, choose the word '''that has the same vowel sound''' as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.''
 
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<li>Question 1
<li>Question 1
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==== Section 2 ====
==== Section 2 ====
''From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the '''same consonant sound(s)''' as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.''
''From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the '''same consonant sound(s)''' as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.''
 
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<li>Question 16
<li>Question 16
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==== Section 3 ====
==== Section 3 ====
''From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that '''rhymes''' with the given word.''
''From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that '''rhymes''' with the given word.''
 
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<li>Question 31
<li>Question 31
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==== Section 4 ====
==== Section 4 ====
''From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the '''correct stress'''.''  
''From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the '''correct stress'''.''  
 
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   <li>Question 36
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==== Section 5 ====
==== Section 5 ====
''In the following options lettered A to D, all the words '''except one''' have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the '''different stress pattern''' and shade your answer in the usual way.''  
''In the following options lettered A to D, all the words '''except one''' have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the '''different stress pattern''' and shade your answer in the usual way.''  
 
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==== Section 6 ====
==== Section 6 ====
''In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.''
''In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.''
 
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   <li>Question 46
   <li>Question 46
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==== Section 7 ====
==== Section 7 ====
''From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the '''sound''' represented by the given phonetic symbol.''
''From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the '''sound''' represented by the given phonetic symbol.''
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Revision as of 02:11, 1 July 2024

English Language 1 - Objective Questions

Section 1

In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

  1. Question 1
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  2. Question 2
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  3. Question 3
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  4. Question 4
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  5. Question 5
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  6. Question 6
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  7. Question 7
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  8. Question 8
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  9. Question 9
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  10. Question 10
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4

Section 2

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

  1. Question 11
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  2. Question 12
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  3. Question 13
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  4. Question 14
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  5. Question 15
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  6. Question 16
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  7. Question 17
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  8. Question 18
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  9. Question 19
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  10. Question 20
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4

Section 3

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

  1. Question 21
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  2. Question 22
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  3. Question 23
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  4. Question 24
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  5. Question 25
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  6. Question 26
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  7. Question 27
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  8. Question 28
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  9. Question 29
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  10. Question 30
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4

Section 4

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

  1. Question 31
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  2. Question 32
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  3. Question 33
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  4. Question 34
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  5. Question 35
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  6. Question 36
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  7. Question 37
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  8. Question 38
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  9. Question 39
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  10. Question 40
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4

Section 5

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

  1. Question 41
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  2. Question 42
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  3. Question 43
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  4. Question 44
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  5. Question 45
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  6. Question 46
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  7. Question 47
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  8. Question 48
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  9. Question 49
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  10. Question 50
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  11. Question 51
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  12. Question 52
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  13. Question 53
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  14. Question 54
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  15. Question 55
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  16. Question 56
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  17. Question 57
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  18. Question 58
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  19. Question 59
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  20. Question 60
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  21. Question 61
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  22. Question 62
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  23. Question 63
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  24. Question 64
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  25. Question 65
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  26. Question 66
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  27. Question 67
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  28. Question 68
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  29. Question 69
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  30. Question 70
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4

Section 6

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

*question text

A B C D
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80

English Language 2 - Theory

Section A - Essay Writing

All questions carry equal marks. Your answer should not be less than 450 words. You are advised to spend about 50 minutes on this section.

  1. Question 1
  2. Question 2
  3. Question 3
  4. Question 4
  5. Question 5

Section B - Comprehension

You are advised to spend about 30 minutes on this section.

[Comprehension passage]

  1. Question 6
    1. Sub-question 1
    2. Sub-question 1
    3. Sub-question 1
    4. Sub-question 1
    5. Sub-question 1
    6. Sub-question 1
    7. Sub-question 1
    8. Sub-question 1

Section C - Summary

You are advised to spend about 40 minutes on this section.

[Summary passage]

  1. Question 7
    1. Sub-question 1
    2. Sub-question 1

English Language 3 - Test of Orals

Section 1

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

  1. Question 1
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  2. Question 2
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  3. Question 3
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  4. Question 4
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  5. Question 5
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  6. Question 6
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  7. Question 7
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  8. Question 8
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  9. Question 9
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  10. Question 10
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  11. Question 11
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  12. Question 12
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  13. Question 13
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  14. Question 14
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  15. Question 15
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4

Section 2

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

  1. Question 16
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  2. Question 17
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  3. Question 18
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  4. Question 19
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  5. Question 20
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  6. Question 21
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  7. Question 22
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  8. Question 23
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  9. Question 24
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  10. Question 25
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  11. Question 26
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  12. Question 27
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  13. Question 28
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  14. Question 29
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  15. Question 30
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4

Section 3

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

  1. Question 31
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  2. Question 32
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  3. Question 33
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  4. Question 34
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  5. Question 35
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4

Section 4

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

  1. Question 36
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  2. Question 37
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  3. Question 38
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  4. Question 39
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  5. Question 40
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4

Section 5

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern and shade your answer in the usual way.

    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4

Section 6

In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

  1. Question 46
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  2. Question 47
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  3. Question 48
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  4. Question 49
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  5. Question 50
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4

Section 7

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

  1. Question 51
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  2. Question 52
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  3. Question 53
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  4. Question 54
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  5. Question 55
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  6. Question 56
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  7. Question 57
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  8. Question 58
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  9. Question 59
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
  10. Question 60
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
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