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Commercial Bank Question

The document appears to be an English exam for Addis Ababa University College of Commerce. It consists of 4 parts testing grammar, vocabulary, sentence correctness, and mathematics. Part 1 has 25 multiple choice questions on grammar. Part 2 has 15 multiple choice questions testing vocabulary. Part 3 has 10 sentences to identify as grammatically correct or incorrect. Part 4 has 13 math problems to solve. The exam tests a wide range of English language and math skills over its 4 parts.

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Commercial Bank Question

The document appears to be an English exam for Addis Ababa University College of Commerce. It consists of 4 parts testing grammar, vocabulary, sentence correctness, and mathematics. Part 1 has 25 multiple choice questions on grammar. Part 2 has 15 multiple choice questions testing vocabulary. Part 3 has 10 sentences to identify as grammatically correct or incorrect. Part 4 has 13 math problems to solve. The exam tests a wide range of English language and math skills over its 4 parts.

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----------------------------Addis Ababa University College of Commerce


External Examination
English level A
Date; Nov. 10, 2012
Time allowed: 40 minute;
Maximum Value: 100%
Name in English…………………………………………..
Name in Amharic………………………………………….

Part One: Grammar usage/25 marks/


Choose the answer which correctly fills the blank.
Write the letter of your choice on the answer-sheet provided.
(1mark each)

1. Temesgen ought not to_______ me your secret, but he did.


a. tell b. having told c. be telling d. have told
2. A serious disagreement between management and______ caused
his resignation.
a. he b. his c. him d. they
3. It looks as if _______ is the only report that cites electronic
sources.
a. her’s b. she c. her d. hers
4. Either of the printers that the committee selects _______acceptable
to the budget analyst.
a. are b. were c. have d. is
5. The patient ______ in the recovery room over an hour

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a. Lie b. laid c. has laid d. lay
6. Neither the typist nor the supervisor ______satisfiedwith the
productivity of these automatic typewriters.
a. is b. are c. has d. have
7. place the box of supplies _______ the storage cabinet
a. besides b. beside c. among d. between
8. An agreement has just been reached ______our Company and the
department stores, independent retailers and discount stores
handling our product.
a. among b. between c. beside d. with
9. If she had paid the fine, she _____ sent to prison.
a. would not have c. would have been
b. would not have been d. would be
10. I bought a new house’s last year, but I have not sold my old house
yet, ______,at the moment I have two houses.
a. however b. so c. yet d. because
11. I______ to go to my uncle’s farm every weekend.
a. am used b. used c. was used d. use
12. She put her handbag down_______ and now she can’t find it.
a. Somehow b. somewhere c. somewhat d. anywhere
13. The number of accident in our city _____ declined during the past
few years
a. has b. been c. have d. are
14. Many a drama and musician ______ performed in the theater.
a. has been b. has c. have d. have been
15. Someoneknocked on the door, and I was nearest the door, I opened
it.
a. Since b. being that c. that d. so
16. Helen appeared to be angry________ the suggestion, made at
yesterday’s meeting.
a. at b. with c. to d. in

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17. In just two______ time, the accountants and managers devised an
entirely new system.
a. Year’s b. years c. years’ d. year
18. The present tax reforms have benefited_________ poor.
a. a b. on c. the d. for
19. My mother_________ me to go to the market and buy some
tomatoes.
a. remind b. recommended c. told d. for
20. Have you ever seen such a beautiful recreation center______ you
came to Addis
a. because b. as c. since d. for
21. He may not come, but we will get ready in case he_________.
a. will b. is c. does d. many
22. I know I should not feel miserable but I_______.
a. am b. was c. do d. don’t
23. He asked his_________ to take over the business.
a. son-in-laws b. son-in-lows c. sons inlaw d. sons-in-lows
24. I am not tired enough to go to bed yet. I would not sleep if
I_______ to bed now.
a. Had gone b. go c. would go d. went
25. The teacher asked her what________
a. Her name b. is her name c. was her name d. her name is

Part Two: - Vocabulary Items (15 marks)


a. Find out the wrongly spelt word group from each of the
following groups of words and write the letter of your choice
on the spaces provided on the answer sheet.
26. a. morgage b. neighbor c. convenient d. guarantee
27. a. currency b. congradulation c. definite d. grateful
28. a. sleigh b. ceaseless c. judgement d. audience
29. a. absolutely b. usage c. enclosure d. statment
30. a. vorcious b. greedy c. unique d hesitate

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b. Write the letter of the word or phrase that is closest in
meaning to the word in capital letters. Write the letter of your
choice on the answer sheet
31. ENDOW a. complete b. attempt c. approve d. provide
32. EPICURE a. aristocrat b. artist c. gourmet
d. herbal doctor
33. HIRSUTE a. messy b. hairy c. primitive c. powerful
34. COHERE a. hold together b. understand c. be aware d. cause
35. ROSEATE a. rose-coloured b. smooth c. elaborate d. fragrant
36. POMOUS a. diffident b. snobbish c. reticent d. humble
37. SCENARIO a. design b. solution c. outline d.
land-scape
38. PARRY a. obstruct b. encircle c. ward off d.divide
39. HORDE a. hidden supply b. coastline c. ancestor’s d. crowd
40. DISTAFF-relating to a. helpers b. distance c. melancholy
d. women

Part Three: Right/Wrong (10 marks)


Read the following sentences and write “R” if the sentence is
grammatically correct and write “W” if the sentence is
grammatically incorrect. Write your answers on the answer sheet
provided (1 mark each)
41.Do you have one of those pens that have felt-tip points?
42.Do not mail this check, unless you get the dean’s signature.
43.The attorneys and them are discussing what action should be taken next.
44.Not being that W/ro Hirut is on vacation, we decided to postpone our
discussion of employee benefits.
45.Of all the wallpapers on display, this one is the most colorful.
46.Your sales for this month are not so high as last month’s
47.Neither the twins nor Liyu have had their six-month dental check up.
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48.The new machine works quietly and with speed.
49.I don’t know whose house it is.
50.Would you tell her if you knew about the matter?

Part four Mathematics

1. If a population of a village increased from 10000 to 4000, what is the


percent increase?
a. 75% b. 300% c. 400% d. 60% e. None
2. If there are ten more men than women in a class and two-thirds of the class
are men which of the following is necessarily true?
a) There are women 20 in the class
b) There are 10 men in the class
c) There are 30 men in the class
d) There are 20 men in the class
e) None
3. What is the remainder when 37is divided by 8
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 5 e. 7 f. None
4. If nis an even integer, which one of the following is an odd integer?
n+1
A. n2 B. 2 c. −2 n−4 D. 2n2-3 E. √ n2 +21 F. None
5. given the exchange rates for transaction (in Birr)

Currency Buying Selling

Us dollar 16.000 16.023

Pound sterling 24.000 24.158

The ratio of buying Pound sterling to US dollar is


A. 3:2 B. 1:1/2 C. 2:1 D. Both A and B E. None
6. (The average of five consecutive integer starting from m)-(the average of six
consecutive integer start from m ) =
A. -1/4 B. -1/2 C. 0 D. 1/2 E.1/4 F. None

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7. TsegaNafkot and Abel make contribution to the fundraiser in the ratio of
2:3:5 if their total contribution are Birr 100,000, how much more money does
Abel contribute than Tsega?
A. Birr 10000 B. Birr 20000 C. Birr 30000 D. Birr 50000 E. Birr 70000
F. None
8. A company make a profit of 8% on a sell of $20,000; it also make a profit of
6% on a sell of $5,000. How much the total profit does the company make on
both transaction?
A. $2300 B. $1400 C. $1420 D. $1900 E. $1490 F. None
9. If 1<p<3, then which of the following could be true?
1. P2<2p
2. P2=2p
3. P2>2p
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 3 only D. 1 AND 2 only E. 1, 2 and 3 F. None

10.If a3 +a2-a-1 =0 then which one of the following could be the value of a?
a. 0 b. 1 c. -1 d. 3 e. both b and c f. none
11.Aderajew has a credit card with an interest rate of 0.05% per day and no
interest free period.Aderajew use the credit card to buy car repair costing Birr
480. He paid the credit card account 16 days later. What is the total amount
(including interest) that he paid for the repair
a. Birr 482.24 b. 483.84 c. Birr 504.00 d. Birr 864.00 e. None
12.The average weight of 50 candidate of the project is 65 kg. if the heaviest
weight 85 kg and the lightest weight 52 kg the average weight of the other is?
a. 62.26kg b. 64.85kg c. 75kg d. None
13.Aderajew has borrowed $70,000 at an interest rate of 6.24%per annum
compounded monthly the payments have been set at $680 per month. The
loan balance sheet shows the interest charge at the balance owning for the
first month
Month Principal (at Monthly Monthly Balance
the start of Interest payment ( atend of
month) month )
1 $70000 $70000*0.0052=$364 $680 $69684
2 $69684 A $680 B

A. 362.36 and 69366.36 C. both a and b E. None


B. 364 and 69684 D. 70000 and 680

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14.Of the 200 vehicles incorporation motor pool, there are 90 with antilock
brakes, 70 with compact disc (CD) player and 40 with both. How many
vehicles have exactly one of these features?
A. 80 B. 120 C.60 D.160 E. none
15.Which of the following fraction is the smallest?
A.2/3 B. 6/12 C. 8/15 D. 10/18 E. 12/17
F. None
16.What percent of 1125 is 25?
A.25% B.23% C. 22% D. 20% E. None
17.Which one of the following is divisible by both 2 and 3?
A.1005 B.1296 C. 1351 D.1406 E. 1414
F. none

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!

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