Test Paper for Grade XII

Decide whether the statements are true or false: A. Students may drop out because of problems at school. B. The high dropout rate does not affect the community. C. The community is also negatively affected by drop outs.

• True

• False

Answer the following questions from the text: A. Why do some parents encourage their children to leave school?

Answer the following questions from the text: B. What are some problems that face students who fail to graduate from high school?

Use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits grammatically in the gap. 1. A ______________________ of foreign languages, especially French and German, is required for the job. (KNOW)

Use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits grammatically in the gap. 2. Judo requires both skill and ______________________ (STRONG).

Use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits grammatically in the gap. 3. We decided to buy the house because the price was very ______________________ (REASON).

Use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits grammatically in the gap. 4. The ______________________ of the mountain is about 2000 metres (HIGH).

Use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits grammatically in the gap. 5. Tea or coffee? - If I had the ______________________ I'd take tea (CHOOSE).

Use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits grammatically in the gap. 6. She was very ______________________ and hoped to become a lawyer before she reached the age of 35. (AMBITION)

Use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits grammatically in the gap. 7. Thank you for everything you've done. You've been very ______________________ (HELP).