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


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