Which vord or phrase correctly ‘completes each sentence in items 1-7? 1. Myyounger sister Kerry likes to sing, ___, and play the piano. A. danced B. dance ©. dancing D. dances 2. — Thestudents will ___ prizes for their excellent performance in the ‘examination. A. receipt B. receiving. C. received D. receive 3. Jasonsawa___of herrings as the boat drifted out into the ocean, A collection B. pack C. school D. swarm 4, From_did you get the order for the uniform? A whom B. who c whose D. which MoE/SAU/GSAT/Language Arts/’12 Se ‘that the storm was getting ‘worse, AL has seen B. have seen Cc. saw D. see 6, Ofthe ten men in the competition, Simms lifted the weights, A heavier B. heaviest C. more heavy D. most heavy 7. Inorder to catch the bus, you must getup_____ than you did this morning. early earlier earliest more earlier SOR In items 8-9, which word can be correctly used to replace the underlined phrases? 8. Jamie and his friends went to Disney ‘World last summer. A. They B. Them C. Those D. Their 9. This new apartment belongs to A. her B. hers C. theirs D. them Page 1 of 13In each of items 10 — 13, which sentence is grammatically correct? 10. A A few students was absent from school today. B. A few students were absent from school today. C. A few students is absent from school today. D. _A few students has been absent from school today. 11. A. Two doctors still work at the health centre daily. B. Two doctors still works at the health centre daily. C. Two doctors still has work at the health centre daily. D. Two doctors still has working at the health centre daily. 12. A. Amy, along with her friend, do take the express bus fo school every day. B. Amy, along with her friend, takes the express bus to school every day. C. Amy, along with her friend, was take the express bus to school every day. D. Amy, along with her friend, take the express bus to school every day. Page 2 of 13 13, A. Each boy was given a pair of football boots. B. Each boy were given a pairof football boots. C. Each boy have given a pair of football boots. D. —_ Each boy are given a pair of football boots. What part of speech is the underlined word or phrase in each of items 14 — 17? 14. Do not forget to book your flight on the first available air craft. A. adjective B. noun C. preposition D. verb 15. The amusement park has several rides, adjective adverb ‘conjunction preposition yore 16. We usually eat at the comer shop after school, A. adjective B. adverb Cc. noun D. verb 17. He works quickly yet carefully. A. adverb B. adjective C. conjunction D. preposition MoE/SAU/GSAT/Language Arts/"12‘Which sentences are correctly punctuated im items 18-227 18, A. Twould’ve stayed if I only knew he was coming. B. I wouldv’e stayed if only knew he was coming. C. TL wou'ldve stayed if only knew he was coming, D. I woul'dve stayed if T only ‘mew he was coming, 19, AL Kittens make excellent pets; They are easily tamed and rarely bite or scratch, B. Kittens make excellent pets, they are easily tamed and rarely bite or scratch. c. Kittens make excellent pets. ‘They ate easily tamed and rarely bite or seratch, D. Kittens make excellent pets? they are easily tamed and rarely bite or scratch. 20. A. The ladies husband’s were late. The ladie’s husbands were late. The ladys husband’s were late. D. The ladies? husbands were late, MOoE/SAU/GSAT/Language Arts/"12 21. A, Myunele, an expert on 100 metres races will address the athletes next week, B. — My uncle an expert on 100 metres races, will address the athletes next week, C. My unele, an expert on 100 metres races, will address the athletes next week. D. — My uncle, an expert, on 100 metres races will address the athletes next week, 22. A. The black maned-lion roared angrily at the spectators. B. The black-maned lion roared angrily at the spectators. C. — The-black maned lion roared angrily at the spectators, D. The black maned lion-roared angrily at the spectators. Which punctuation mark is INCORRECTLY ased in items 23 — 267 23. “Stop!” I think you are going the ‘wrong way, shouted Mr. Williams. A. . B. ’ cmt ene ts 24, Josh, Mr. Brown's son? is a doctor, ? yORP Page 3 of 1325. “Look out,” yelled! Norma, “here comes the bull.” ! yORP 26, “Hurray; My team hes won!” shouted Kim. eas Been GQ 5 Dn « In items 27 — 29, in which sentence is the colon correctly used? 27. A. These are the materials needed for the experiment: rock samples, vinegar and a magnifying glass. B. These are the materials: needed for the experiment rock samples, vinegar and a magnifying glass, C. These are the materials needed: for the experiment rock samples, vinegar and a magnifying glass. D. These are the materials needed for the experiment rock samples: vinegar and magnifying glass. Page 4 of 13 28. 29. A. Many industrial companies: are guilty of poltuting the environment with these hazards toxic wastes, pesticides, sewage and oj] spills. B. Many industrial companies are guilty of polluting the environment with these hazards: toxic wastes, Pesticides, sewage and oil spills, C.— Many industrial companies are guilty of polluting: the environment with these hazards, toxie wastes, pesticides, sewage and oil spills. D. Many industrial companies are guilty of polluting the environment with these: hazards, toxic wastes, pesticides, sewage and oil spills. A. What occurred: was this, looking at near objects made the lens fatter, B. What occurred was this: looking at near objects made the lens fatter. C. What occurred was this ooking at near objects: made the lens fatter. D. What occurred was this looking at near objects made: the lens fatter. MoE/SAU/GSAT/Language Arts/’12In items 30 ~33, which word BEST completes the sentences? 30. 31. 32. 33. Parents, teachers and students to make Peace Day a success, A. battled B. clashed ©. contested D. cooperated The children their teacher because she was kind. A. loathed B. despised Cc etucified D. adored ‘The doctor the drug needed to cure the child’s illness, A. prescribed B. dosed C. diagnosed D. detected Fred is an exciting person, but John is unlike him, Some people describe MOoE/SAU/GSAT/Language Arts/'12 In items 34-36, which word can he correctly used instead of the ones underlined? 34, 35. 36. The coach’s persistent criticism ‘made the team angry, A. constant B. irregular Cc robust D. severe ‘There was an exodus of persons from the inner city. battering departure employment revolt Pare “Welcome to my humble abode,” she announced airily. A. church B. family C. residence D. workplace Page 5 of 13In cach of items 37— 39, which is the correct spelling for the underlined words? 37. Malaria is a communicable dicease. A. — decease B. — descase C. disease D. — diseace 38. He received a cheke of ten thousand dollars as a reward for his honesty. A. checke B. chek C. — checque D. cheque 39, After ailing for some time, the child ‘was diagnosed with newmonia, A knewmonia B, —_newmonia €,— pnoumonia D. pneumonia In each of items 40 — 42, which is the OPPOSITE of the word underlined? 40. That volcano has been dormant for ‘many years. A. active B. extinct C. sleeping D. smoking Page 6 of 13 41. 42, ‘The new boy refused the invitation of the captain to join the team, A. accepted . B. cancelled | C. denied | D. received Everyone blames him for the outcome of the match. A. admires B. ctiticizes C. curses D. praises Which word correctly completes each phrase in items 43 ~ 447 43. segregate is to separate, as integrate is to A. behave B. invite ©. oppose D. unite quick is to vitality, as isto laziness A movement B. sick Cc slow D. speed MoE/SAU/GSAT/Language Arts/"12Examine the table below which shows the 46. If someone wanted to ride a go-cart activities offered by different resorts, then and swim, which resort could he/she use the key as a guide to answer items aa : ace A. Fishing Cove B. Hidden Caves nee enna C. Rapid Falls D. Cool River Falls Rapid | ey ‘ rails | | ad = 47. Which statement about the resorts is Fishing Neg Ke ke true? cores A. Rock climbing is done at Seenic | each resort. IMeurtain | el | be ® B. Hidden Caves offers more Coot | ge ; activities than Rapid Falls. [River Falls fd bo C. Fishing Cove offers only mia water activities. Caves _| fad Br D. Cool River Falls offers the most activities. Key = _| swimming 48. If someone visits Fishing Cove and | Hd | rock climbing Cool River Falls, how many different Nex _| diving activities could he/she participate in? Xj. _ | go-eart ee | Sq | riding m6 ic 45 45. Which resorts offer no water De activity? Rapid Falls and Scenii <= - = a 49, How many different activities are eee fered altogether? B. Hidden Caves and Scenic. “ a lt Mountain pe a €. Scenic Mountain and Cool e ; River Falls, o D. Fishing Cove and Seenic Bb Mountain MoE/SAU/GSAT/Language Arts12 Page 7 of 13Use the sample dictionary entry below to answer items 50 — 54, ‘Comfortable (cum’ far tal bal, kumf ta bal) adj: com fort, n— com’ forta bly, adv. 1. giving comfort: A soft, warm bed is comfortable, 2 easy: tranquil; undisturbed: Dave enjoyed a comfortable sleep. 3. enough for one’s needs; He earns a comfortable income. 50. What is the noun formed from “comfortable”? A. comfort B. comfortably C. — comfortless D. comfortable 51, Which part of speech is “comfortable”? A. adverb B. adjective Cc. noun D. verb 52. How many meanings does “comfortable” have? POPP Rone Page 8 of 13 53. 54, Choose the word which correctly completes the sentence below, The good investments I make allow me to live A. comfort B. comfortable Cc comfortably D. comfortless Which statement is NOT true? ‘The word comfortable, A. isasoft, warm bed B. — isanadjective C. has two pronunciations D. means tranquil or easy MoE/SAU/GSAT/Language Arts/’12Read the poom, then answer items 55-59, 10 1s 20 55. Barefoot Boy Little barefoot boy, a-wandering through. the street, ‘Know you what in this life you seek, ‘What the day holds, who and what you'd meet, Little barefoot boy ‘A-wandering through the street? ‘Your skinny arms, crooked toes and bare feet Would touch the heart of hardy men ‘And make them want to weep; and yet The world walks by, pretends it does not see ‘You in your rags and tatters A-wandering through the street Little barefoot boy, why no school today? Is ita holiday that you wander in this way? Do you dream of bright toys, other little boys ‘As you wander on your lonesome way, ‘You with your seven tender years Little barefoot boy? Source: Voyage: An Anthology of Short Stories and Poems The poet's intentionisto A. amuse the reader B. _ highlight the boy’s problem €. question the boy D. make fun of the boy MoE/SAU/GSAT/Language Arts/"12 56, 37. 58. 59. ‘What is the most likely reason for the boy “a-wandering through the streets” (line1)? He___. A. loves the street B. likes to be alone C. has many friends D. —_ishomeless The word “a-wandering” suggests that the boy is walking : A. aimlessly B. briskly Cc. joyfully D. _ purposefully Who or what is referred to as the “world” (line 12)? A. all countries B. other little boys C. the people passing D. the environment Which phrase suggests that the boy is malnourished? A. “Little barefoot boy” (line 1) B. “Your skinny arms” (line 8) C. “crooked toes and bare feet” (lines 8-9) D. “You in your rags and tatters” line 14) Page 9 of 13Read the passage, then answer items 60-65. Among the many benefits of food is that it satisfies hunger and nourishes the ‘body. It also gives us a feeling of comfort and satisfaction. Eating certain foods also establishes our identity. For some of us this. ameans eating the traditional foods of our parents and grandparents. There is nothing ‘wrong with this, provided our nutritional requirements are met. Tn fact, in many instances, the foods our ancestors ate were ‘more balanced than what some of us eat today. In many cases, in our modern society, people buy expensive or prestigious foods to show that they are better off economically. Food is.also.used t9 show friendship and love, especially on festive occasions, anniversaries and celebrations. Most of all, food provides us with the energy to work, play, catry out our daily tasks and live. ven when we are at rest, energy is being ‘used: the heart keeps beating, the lungs keep working, blood keeps circulating throughout the body. This energy comes from food. Food also helps us build, repair and maintain ‘our body. There should be no doubt that ‘eating right helps us to keep healthy, well nourished and alive. Source: Hazel Simmons: 60, What is the passage mainly about? A. cating traditional foods B. eating expensive foods C. benefits of foods D. _ energy providing foods Page 10 of 13 61. 62, 63. Which of the following means the same as “ancestors”? ‘A. classmates B. forefathers C. friends D. society Why do some people buy expensive or prestigious food? A. for comfort and satisfaction B. to identify with their ancestors C. —_ forfriendship and love D. _to show that they have money ‘The foods we eat now differ from those of our ancestors as their food ‘What is the most important thing that food does for us? ‘A. establishes our identity B. __ shows friendship and love C. provides energy for our bodies D. __ shows our economic status Which statement about food is true? A. Wemust eat the foods of our ancestors. B. Expensive foods are better. C. Our bodies only use energy when we are active. D. We need food to mend our bodies. MoE/SAU/GSAT/Language Arts/"12Read the recipe, then answer items 6-69, Johnny Cakes Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 tbsp. sugar Yatep. salt 1 tbsp baking powder 2 tbsp margarine or butter Ys cup cooking oil Y4cup milk or water ‘Method 1, Mix all ingredients, except milk and oil, until the butter blends in with the flour evenly. 2. Add a little milk at atime until a firm dough is formed. 3. Divide dough into balls (about a tbsp. in size each). Knead each one from the outside in for %a minute. 4, Press gently with hands and fry in oil. 5. Drain and serve hot. Source: Real Taste of Jamaica- Enld Donaldson 66. Which ingredient can be used in place of butter? A. margarine B. milk Cc oil D. water MoE/SAU/GSAT/Language Arts/’12 67. 69. Which statement is NOT true? A. Divide dough into balls. B, Fry the dough in oil... C. Knead dough from inside out. D. Add milk to-flour. Which ingredient should be used last? A omilk B. oil Cc. salt D. water ‘What should be pressed gently? A butter B. dough C. flour D. sugar Page I of 1310 1s 20 Read the passage, then answer items nN. 10-75. ‘As soon as Boysie felt that he had reached adistance from the ground from which he could jump without hurting himself, he threw himself against Mr. Smith’s chest. ‘The old man fell flat on his back. Before he could recover, Boysie had sped off, but his cap had remained behind, tightly gripped in n. the old man’s hands. “Boysie, come for your cap,” he shouted, “Old man, you can wear that to keep your head warm.” ‘This time, when Mr. Smith called on Miss Annie, Boysie could not deny that he bad climbed the guinep tree. Mr, Smith stressed ow Boysie had tried to injure him for his ‘own guinep, under his own tree, on his own property. Boysie could not see his mother’s face from B. the hiding place he had found, but he knew from the tone of her voice that his punishment would be serious this time, He new that he had to face his mother, but he ‘was prepared to do this only after Mr. Smith had left. Source: Exploring Reading Skills “A. 70. What does the phrase “tightly gripped” (line 7) mean? A: examine closely B. held closely C. held firmly a D. tom badly Page 12 of 13 How could Mr. Smith prove that Boysie had been in his guinep tree? A. Boysic pushed him to the ground, B. Mr. Smith found the guineps C._ Mr. Smith had Boysie’s cap. D. —_Boysie was hiding from him. What does “This time” (line 12) suggest about Boysie? He A. had been in trouble with Mr, Smith before B. had lost his cap before C. was used to being punished D. always hid from Mr. Smith when he came by ‘What is the meaning of “stressed” (line 14)? A. bothered B. emphasized C. pressured D. tired How did Boysie know he would be seriously punished? A. Mr. Smith gave Miss Annie a belt. B. Miss Annie told Mr. Smtih she was going to punish him. ©. Boysic heard how Miss Annie spoke to Mr, Smith. D. —_Boysie saw Miss Annie with awhip. MoE/SAU/GSAT/Language Arts/’1275. What is most likely to have happened if Boysie had returned for his cap? A. Mr Smith would have held him. B. Miss Annie would punish Boysie. C. Mr. Smith would have made him wear it. D. —_Boysie would take it and run. Read this passage, then answer items 16-80. Blue Mountain Coffee - the Most Delicious and Distinguished ‘Towards the eastern end of the beautiful island of Jamaica lies the soaring range of ‘the Blue Mountains, the highest in the island. Above 5000 ft., the land is thickly wooded and is maintained as forest reserves. Below this line, the terrain, rainfall patterns and the Blue Mountain mist combine to create conditions perfectly suited for the most delicious and distinguished coffee in the world, Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. Jamaican coffee has been internationally famous from as far back as the 18" century, and gained prominence in the 19" century when many of the former slaves turned to ‘the cultivation of the crop on their own land. Ttwas soon discovered that the very best of the coffe beans grew best on the steepest mountain slopes. That is where the industry thrived inspite of the rugged terrain and the obvious difficulties of terracing and transport, Conditions remain the same since those early days. Adapted from Focus on Jamaica, MoE/SAU/GSAT/Language Arts/"12 76. B. 7 80. Which can be identified above 5000 ft.? A. coffee farms B. forest reserves C. former slaves D. terraced land Which of the following is closest to “mist”? dew fog POR ‘What makes Jamaican coffee famous? A. is grown in rugged terrain B. was grown by former slaves C. has the perfect growing conditions D. —_hasa delightful taste What two difficulties were experienced by coffee farmers? A. terracing and transportation B. terracing and rainfall patterns land ownership and rainfall patterns D, transportation and land ownership Which statement is FALSE? A. The Blue Mountain range is the highest in the island, B, The Blue Mountain range is in the east of the island. €. Blue Mountain coffee is famous only in Jamaica. D. Some sections of the Biue ‘Mountains are forest reserves. Page 13 of 13