High School Entrance Exam - Midsummer, 1890
COMPOSITION
1. Write interrogative sentences as follows:
(a.) That cannot be answered by yes or no.
(b.) That does not require an answer.
(c.) That is not introduced by a pronoun.
2. What is tautology?
3. Give synonyms for safe, brave, and diligent.
4. When should we use the abbreviations inst., ult., and prox.?
5. Distinguish between the following:
cruel crewel stake steak signet cygnet cession session pomace pumice 6. Write a composition on one of the following subjects:
(a.) Truth
(b.) Time-pieces
(c.) Industry
(d.) Our School
(e.) Summer Sports