Welcome to your CE_MOCK_PAPER_2_SECTION_A_ENGLISH_STUDY_2025
1.
The plural form of "child" is:
Section B: Grammar (13 - 45), 2 points each
2.
"The boys ___ playing football."
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
3.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
4.
How did their mother react?
Section A: English-Comprehension (1 - 10), 2 points each
Passage 2: The Broken Vase (7 - 12), 2 points each
Khalil and his sister Hajara were playing football in the living room, even though their mother had told them not to. Khalil kicked the ball too hard, and it hit their mother’s favorite vase. The vase fell and broke into pieces. The children panicked. "What do we do?" Hajara whispered. Khalil wanted to hide the pieces, but Hajara said, "No, we should tell the truth."
When their mother came home, they confessed. She was upset but said, "I’m glad you told me. You must be more careful next time." As punishment, they had to do extra chores to save money for a new vase.
5.
"He is the ___ boy in the class."
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
6.
Which word is spelt correctly?
Section D: Verbal Reasoning (46 - 60), 2 points each
7.
Read the statement and answer: "Every child in the class has a pencil. Jane is in the class." What must be true?
Section D: Verbal Reasoning (46 - 60), 2 points each
8.
"The cat is sleeping ___ the mat." (Choose the correct preposition)
Section B: Grammar (13 - 45), 2 points each
9.
Which sentence is in the future tense?
Section B: Grammar (13 - 45), 2 points each
10.
What was their punishment?
Section A: English-Comprehension (1 - 10), 2 points each
Passage 2: The Broken Vase (7 - 12), 2 points each
Khalil and his sister Hajara were playing football in the living room, even though their mother had told them not to. Khalil kicked the ball too hard, and it hit their mother’s favorite vase. The vase fell and broke into pieces. The children panicked. "What do we do?" Hajara whispered. Khalil wanted to hide the pieces, but Hajara said, "No, we should tell the truth."
When their mother came home, they confessed. She was upset but said, "I’m glad you told me. You must be more careful next time." As punishment, they had to do extra chores to save money for a new vase.
11.
"She is ___ honest girl."
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
12.
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
Section D: Verbal Reasoning (46 - 60), 2 points each
13.
What comes next in the sequence? Cat, Dog, Elephant, _______
Section D: Verbal Reasoning (46 - 60), 2 points each
14.
What is the opposite of "happy"?
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
15.
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to "happy":
Section D: Verbal Reasoning (46 - 60), 2 points each
17.
What lesson does this story teach?
Section A: English-Comprehension (1 - 10), 2 points each
Passage 1: The Lost Kitten (1 -6)
One afternoon, Ada was walking home from school when she heard a soft meow near the bushes. She stopped and saw a tiny black-and-white kitten with big green eyes. It looked scared and hungry. Ada gently picked it up and checked for a collar, but there was none.
She decided to take the kitten home. Her mother said, "We should ask around to find its owner." Ada made posters with a picture of the kitten and her phone number. She put them up in the neighborhood.
Two days later, a little boy named Tunde knocked on their door. "That's my kitten, Whiskers!" he said happily. Ada was sad to say goodbye but glad Whiskers was home. Tunde thanked her, and they became friends.
18.
What lesson does this story teach?
Section A: English-Comprehension (1 - 10), 2 points each
Passage 2: The Broken Vase (7 - 12), 2 points each
Khalil and his sister Hajara were playing football in the living room, even though their mother had told them not to. Khalil kicked the ball too hard, and it hit their mother’s favorite vase. The vase fell and broke into pieces. The children panicked. "What do we do?" Hajara whispered. Khalil wanted to hide the pieces, but Hajara said, "No, we should tell the truth."
When their mother came home, they confessed. She was upset but said, "I’m glad you told me. You must be more careful next time." As punishment, they had to do extra chores to save money for a new vase.
19.
Which word is not related to "water"?
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
20.
Why did Ada take the kitten home?
Section A: English-Comprehension (1 - 10), 2 points each
Passage 1: The Lost Kitten (1 -6)
One afternoon, Ada was walking home from school when she heard a soft meow near the bushes. She stopped and saw a tiny black-and-white kitten with big green eyes. It looked scared and hungry. Ada gently picked it up and checked for a collar, but there was none.
She decided to take the kitten home. Her mother said, "We should ask around to find its owner." Ada made posters with a picture of the kitten and her phone number. She put them up in the neighborhood.
Two days later, a little boy named Tunde knocked on their door. "That's my kitten, Whiskers!" he said happily. Ada was sad to say goodbye but glad Whiskers was home. Tunde thanked her, and they became friends.
21.
Which word is an adjective in the sentence: "The tall man walked quickly."?
Section B: Grammar (13 - 45), 2 points each
22.
Choose the correct past tense of "go":
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
23.
"The students, as well as the teacher, ___ excited about the trip."
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
24.
What is the feminine form of "actor"?
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
25.
"The doctor treats sick people." What is the synonym of "treats"?
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
26.
"The teacher gave a stern look to the noisy class." What does "stern" mean here?
Section D: Verbal Reasoning (46 - 60), 2 points each
27.
Which of these is a conjunction?
Section B: Grammar (13 - 45), 2 points each
28.
What did Khalil want to do after breaking the vase?
Section A: English-Comprehension (1 - 10), 2 points each
Passage 2: The Broken Vase (7 - 12), 2 points each
Khalil and his sister Hajara were playing football in the living room, even though their mother had told them not to. Khalil kicked the ball too hard, and it hit their mother’s favorite vase. The vase fell and broke into pieces. The children panicked. "What do we do?" Hajara whispered. Khalil wanted to hide the pieces, but Hajara said, "No, we should tell the truth."
When their mother came home, they confessed. She was upset but said, "I’m glad you told me. You must be more careful next time." As punishment, they had to do extra chores to save money for a new vase.
29.
Which word means "a place where books are kept"?
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
30.
"The criminal was ___ by the police."
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
31.
Which suffix can be added to "hope" to form a new word?
Section D: Verbal Reasoning (46 - 60), 2 points each
32.
Which of these is a noun?
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
33.
Choose the correct spelling:
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
34.
What is the meaning of "generous"?
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
35.
"The boy ate his food hungrily." What part of speech is "hungrily"?
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
36.
"The sun shines brightly." What is the subject of the sentence?
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
37.
"I ___ my homework yesterday." (Choose the correct verb)
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
38.
What was the kitten’s name?
Section A: English-Comprehension (1 - 10), 2 points each
Passage 1: The Lost Kitten (1 -6)
One afternoon, Ada was walking home from school when she heard a soft meow near the bushes. She stopped and saw a tiny black-and-white kitten with big green eyes. It looked scared and hungry. Ada gently picked it up and checked for a collar, but there was none.
She decided to take the kitten home. Her mother said, "We should ask around to find its owner." Ada made posters with a picture of the kitten and her phone number. She put them up in the neighborhood.
Two days later, a little boy named Tunde knocked on their door. "That's my kitten, Whiskers!" he said happily. Ada was sad to say goodbye but glad Whiskers was home. Tunde thanked her, and they became friends.
39.
What did Hajara suggest they do?
Section A: English-Comprehension (1 - 10), 2 points each
Passage 2: The Broken Vase (7 - 12), 2 points each
Khalil and his sister Hajara were playing football in the living room, even though their mother had told them not to. Khalil kicked the ball too hard, and it hit their mother’s favorite vase. The vase fell and broke into pieces. The children panicked. "What do we do?" Hajara whispered. Khalil wanted to hide the pieces, but Hajara said, "No, we should tell the truth."
When their mother came home, they confessed. She was upset but said, "I’m glad you told me. You must be more careful next time." As punishment, they had to do extra chores to save money for a new vase.
40.
"I have ___ apple in my bag."
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
41.
"The weather is very cold today." What is the opposite of "cold"?
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
42.
"She has been living here ___ 2010."
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
43.
If all Zips are Zaps and some Zaps are Zops, then:
Section D: Verbal Reasoning (46 - 60), 2 points each
44.
If Tuesday is the third day of the week, what is the fifth day?
Section D: Verbal Reasoning (46 - 60), 2 points each
45.
Which of these is a compound word?
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
46.
What did Ada do to find the kitten’s owner?
Section A: English-Comprehension (1 - 10), 2 points each
Passage 1: The Lost Kitten (1 -6)
One afternoon, Ada was walking home from school when she heard a soft meow near the bushes. She stopped and saw a tiny black-and-white kitten with big green eyes. It looked scared and hungry. Ada gently picked it up and checked for a collar, but there was none.
She decided to take the kitten home. Her mother said, "We should ask around to find its owner." Ada made posters with a picture of the kitten and her phone number. She put them up in the neighborhood.
Two days later, a little boy named Tunde knocked on their door. "That's my kitten, Whiskers!" he said happily. Ada was sad to say goodbye but glad Whiskers was home. Tunde thanked her, and they became friends.
47.
"The teacher asked the students to be quiet." What is the antonym of "quiet"?
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
48.
The correct comparative form of "big" is:
Section B: Grammar (13 - 45), 2 points each
49.
Which word does NOT fit the group?
Section D: Verbal Reasoning (46 - 60), 2 points each
50.
Who came to claim the kitten?
Section A: English-Comprehension (1 - 10), 2 points each
Passage 1: The Lost Kitten (1 -6)
One afternoon, Ada was walking home from school when she heard a soft meow near the bushes. She stopped and saw a tiny black-and-white kitten with big green eyes. It looked scared and hungry. Ada gently picked it up and checked for a collar, but there was none.
She decided to take the kitten home. Her mother said, "We should ask around to find its owner." Ada made posters with a picture of the kitten and her phone number. She put them up in the neighborhood.
Two days later, a little boy named Tunde knocked on their door. "That's my kitten, Whiskers!" he said happily. Ada was sad to say goodbye but glad Whiskers was home. Tunde thanked her, and they became friends.
51.
Which word completes the analogy? Book : Read :: Pen : _______
Section D: Verbal Reasoning (46 - 60), 2 points each
52.
"The dog barked loudly." What is the adverb in the sentence?
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
53.
Identify the verb in the sentence: "The children played football."
Section B: Grammar (13 - 45), 2 points each
54.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Section D: Verbal Reasoning (46 - 60), 2 points each
55.
Which of these is a pronoun?
Section B: Grammar (13 - 45), 2 points each
56.
How did Ada feel when Whiskers left?
Section A: English-Comprehension (1 - 10), 2 points each
Passage 1: The Lost Kitten (1 -6)
One afternoon, Ada was walking home from school when she heard a soft meow near the bushes. She stopped and saw a tiny black-and-white kitten with big green eyes. It looked scared and hungry. Ada gently picked it up and checked for a collar, but there was none.
She decided to take the kitten home. Her mother said, "We should ask around to find its owner." Ada made posters with a picture of the kitten and her phone number. She put them up in the neighborhood.
Two days later, a little boy named Tunde knocked on their door. "That's my kitten, Whiskers!" he said happily. Ada was sad to say goodbye but glad Whiskers was home. Tunde thanked her, and they became friends.
57.
"The athlete sprinted to the finish line." What does "sprinted" mean?
Section D: Verbal Reasoning (46 - 60), 2 points each
58.
"The ___ of the trees swayed in the wind."
Section C: Lexis and Structure in English (21 - 45), 2 points each
59.
Which number comes next? 2, 4, 6, 8, ?
Section D: Verbal Reasoning (46 - 60), 2 points each
60.
Arrange these words in the correct order of size (smallest to biggest):
Section D: Verbal Reasoning (46 - 60), 2 points each
