2016, First Round English Practice Questions

Mana Barumsaa Bultii AddaaWaldaa Misooma Oromiyaa
Oromia Development Association Special Boarding School
1ST SEMESTER 1ST ROUND ENGLISH PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR GRADE 12

NOVEMBER 20, 2022
SECTION ONE: GRAMMAR
DIRECTION: The following questions are incomplete sentences. Among the four alternatives given,
chose the one that can best complete each sentence.
1. __________ you may go in the world, you can't find such a beautiful country like Turkey.
A. when B. Whenever C. Wherever D. Since
2. _________________ you don't like seafood, I've cooked some chicken too.
A. Having known B. Knowing C. Known D. To know
3. There are a lot of interesting stories, ____________ many of them are against the culture.
A. but B. however C. while D. despite
4. Had the film been released in the summer, it ______________ so successful.
A. Would not be B. had been C. will be D. wouldn’t have been
5. _______________ the U.S. is the richest country in the world, it has one of the worst healthcare systems.
A. Even though B. Despite C. However D. whereas
6. He will be back tomorrow; I’ll give him the message as soon as I ________ him.
A. Will see B. see C. would see D. saw
7. If only they _____ you for advice before they started the project. You're the expert!
A. had asked B. would ask C. asked D. ask
8. Daniel joined the English Drama Club _____________ he wanted to improve his intonation.
A. although B. consequently C. due to D. because
9. ____________ she hated cats, she was not happy when her husband bought three.
A. As B. Although C. Due to D. Because of
10. Did anybody come to see me ____ I was out?
A. since B. while C. after D. before
11. ___________ Martin was acquitted by the jury, Jonathan was found guilty.
A. While B. Even if C. In spite of D. although
12. Who is that woman over there __________________ to Steven?
A. talking B. having talked C. talked
13. We are having such a lovely time in Scotland. If only it _____ all the time, though!
A. hadn't rained B. had rained C. didn't rain D. wouldn’t rain
14. She didn’t do what she had promised;____________, she disappointed everyone around her.
A. as B. consequently C. so D. because
15. I'm not saying it again. I wish _____ when I'm talking.
A. you listen B. you'll listen C. you'd listen D. you’d listened
16. I have been very busy thinking of the event ____ you said it to me.
A. when B. since C. before D. until
17. I will not write you a letter anymore ____ I get one from you.
A. since B. as soon as C. after D. until
18. My mom prepared the sandwich for a picnic. She forgot the soda, ____________.
A. though B. even though C. whereas D. but
English Practice Questions for Mid-term Exam 1

19. Martin said that he handed his report in on time _______ the fact that he had been ill all day.
A. despite of B. even though C. although D. in spite of
20. ____________ by the loud noise, the dog ran away.
A. Frightened B. Frightening C. to frighten D. To be frightened
21. I'm running a little late with the speech; ____________, I expect to finish it by this afternoon.
A. although B. however C. whereas D. consequently
22. Gemene would be very sad if her parents ____________ her to marry that old man.
A. obliged B. will oblige C. had obliged D. could oblige
23. A man ____________ for shoplifting earlier today has been charged.
A. arrested B. arresting C. to arresting D. arrest
24. The traffic on the roads was terrible. I wish we _____ the train instead!
A. would catch B. caught C. had caught D. didn’t catch
25. I wish she _____ her shoes there. I'm always falling over them.
A. wouldn't leave B. didn’t leave C. hadn’t left D. couldn’t leave
26. By the time Julie turns 30, she _____________her doctorate degree.
A. will have finished B. will finish C. had finished D. finishes
27. By the time I _____________ at the party, the guests had already eaten all the food.
A. Arrived B. arrives C. have arrived D. had arrived
SECTION TWO: Sentence Comprehension

For the following questions, choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the head sentences.
29. If I hadn’t known the answer, I would have asked my teacher.
A. I know the answer, so I didn’t ask my teacher.
B. I know, but assume I don’t know the answer, I will ask my teacher.
C. Probably, I will not know the answer, so I can ask my teacher.
D. I didn’t know the answer, so I asked my teacher.
30. If I didn’t know the answer, I would ask my teacher.
D. I don’t know the answer, so I ask my teacher.
31. If I don’t know the answer, I will ask my teacher.
D. I will not know the answer, so I can ask my teacher.
32. John wishes his brother wasn't so busy.
A. John’s brother is so busy.
B. John’s brother was so busy.
C. John’s brother always makes himself so busy.
D. John’s so busy.
33. John wishes his brother hadn’t been so busy.
A. John’s brother is so busy. D. John’s brother wasn’t so busy.

34. John wishes he his brother wouldn’t be so busy.
A. John’s brother is so busy.
D. John is always so busy.
SECTION THREE: WRITING

1. LETTER WRITING
35. “I am writing in response to your advertisement of 23 April 2014 in the post of project …” Which part
of a letter does this line go in?
A. salutation C. body
B. B. introduction D. closing
36. I am keenly waiting to hear of your decision. This is most likely taken from?
A. the body of a letter C. the salutation part of a letter
B. the closing of a letter D. the beginning of letter
37. The most appropriate closing to a letter you send to a manager whom you know his name would be:
A. Yours faithfully, C. Sincerely yours,
B. Truly yours, D. Good bye,
2. PARAGRAPH WRITING
Read the following sentences and answer the questions below.
A. Dogs are the best choice as a pet because they are loyal, fun and provide security.
B. Dogs make better companion than cats.
C. They show this by being respectful showing affections to their masters.
D. The main reason why people prefer doges to cats is their loyalty.
E. Cats, on the other hand, cannot be trained and treat their owners in difference.
F. In addition, dogs are more fun to spend time with.
G. Furthermore, dogs make your home more secure, but cat stay silent and let anyone enter
your home.
H. You can take your dog running, swimming at the beach and even play Frisbee.
38. Which sentence expresses the main idea of the paragraph?
A. Sentence A C. Sentence H
B. Sentence B D. Sentence D
39. Which sentence repeats the main idea and summarizes the supporting sentences?
A. Sentence A C. Sentence H
B. Sentence B D. Sentence D
40. What is the correct order of the sentences to make a coherent parapraph?
A. B D C E F H G A
B. B A E H D F G C
C. A B E H D F G C
D. D F G A B E H C

SECTION FOUR: Vocabulary
DIRECTION: The following questions contain words we discussed in unit 1 to unit 4. Match them to their
meanings given below each box.
UNIT 1
demise feasible comprehensive Seizing stagnate
intensified prototype revitalizing Synergy consistent
41. practicable, reasonable 46. made more stronger and amplified

42. The end of something 47. energizing
43. Making no progress 48. holding the move back
44. The first or test version of a new product 49. combined or cooperative action/ force
45. broader in content and scope 50. reliable, holding steadily to the principles
UNIT 2
Prioritize Deadline
Procrastination Due date
51. Status established in order of importance or urgency

52. Delaying an action to a later time
53. The point in time at which something must be completed
54. the date by which something has to be done or paid
UNIT 3
determinant fleet lane prevalence
infrastructure pedestrians Occupant fatality
constitute halve threshold
55. foot-traveler, footslogger

56. a part of a main road left for cyclists
57. One who occupies a particular place(in a room, vehicle, bed etc.)
58. the power of causing death or disaster
59. be the components or elements
60. divide into two approximately equal parts
61. the fundamental facilities and systems serving a country
62. a factor, circumstance, etc, that influences or determines
63. beginning of an important new event
64. dominance or frequency
65. organized group of
UNIT 4
Integration Marginal Conservation Welfare Integrity
66. Incorporation 69. Wholeness
67. Prosperity 70. Peripheral
68. Preservation

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Mana Barumsaa Bultii AddaaWaldaa Misooma Oromiyaa

Oromia Development Association Special Boarding School

1ST SEMESTER 1ST ROUND ENGLISH PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR GRADE 12

English Practice Questions for Mid-term Exam 1

SECTION TWO: Sentence Comprehension

English Practice Questions for Mid-term Exam 2

SECTION THREE: WRITING

English Practice Questions for Mid-term Exam 3

41. practicable, reasonable 46. made more stronger and amplified

51. Status established in order of importance or urgency

55. foot-traveler, footslogger

English Practice Questions for Mid-term Exam 4

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