Returnee Entrance Exam B: Sample Questions
Until now, the B Test of the Returnee Entrance Exam of Senzoku Gakuen Junior High School has had three answer
choices for all questions. From the test that will be held in January 2025, the B Test will have four answer choices for
all questions. The total number of questions and the instructions in each section will not change. The B Test willcontinue to focus on grammar, word usage, vocabulary, idioms, and reading skills that are less challenging than thosefound in the A Test.
To make certain that applicants taking the B Test have time to finish the exam, the readings in the final section of thetest will be shortened from approximately 700 words to approximately 500 words.
Sample questions can be found below. (Sample questions for the reading section are not included.)A) Choose the one underlined part of the sentence that is incorrect. On your answer sheet,write the letter of the answer you have chosen.
1.

“How many animals does that small zoo have?” “They have five sheep,[A] three foxes,[B]thirty-five mouses,[C] and twelve geese[D].”2.

Neither Lisa nor Karen has[A] ever went to[B] Florida. However,[C] Charles
goes[D] there every year.

B) Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. On your answer sheet,write the letter of the answer you have chosen.
3.

4.

I’m so busy that I’m having trouble ______ the time to play with my dog.
A.

findingC.

buildingB.

discoveringD.

realizing

In order to make this novel ______ when they read it, we provide them with alist of difficult vocabulary words from the book.
A.

more easily for students to understandC.

more easily for students to knowB.

easier for students to knowD.

easier for students to understandC) Choose the best response for each question or statement. On your answer sheet, write
the letter of the answer you have chosen.
5.

I want to be a biologist in the future. What should I study?

6.

A.

You should learn as much as you can about space.

B.

Try reading a few books about rocks.

C.

It might be good to study animals.

D.

Knowledge of machines should come in handy.

Ms. Sekiguchi is so relentless. She keeps inviting me to lunch. What would be a goodexcuse?
A.

Tell her that you’re eager to eat lunch with her.

B.

You should tell her that you’re extremely busy.

C.

If she keeps asking you, tell her that you’re not against eating with her.

D.

I agree with you about her. She is truly a devoted worker.

D) Vocabulary: Choose the word(s) that is/are closest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
On your answer sheet, write the letter of the word(s) you have chosen.
7.

I frequently visit my aunt.
A.

8.

regularlyB.

occasionallyC.

promptlyD.

partiallyC.

sociableD.

attentive

Kaitlin is a very observant student.
A.

enthusiastic

B.

exhilaratingE) Idiomatic Expressions: Choose the established idiomatic phrase that best replaces theunderlined word or phrase.
9.

You need to be careful when scuba diving. People who act in a careless or reckless way
sometimes die from underwater accidents.

10.

A.

throw caution to the windC.

burn their bridges

B.

bark up the wrong treeD.

let the cat out of the bag

The election is close, but many voters are hesitating to decide. They cannot pick because
neither of the candidates appeals to them.
A.

blowing off steamC.

sitting on the fenceB.

blowing the whistleD.

sitting tightAnswers
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. C.
6. B
7. A.
8. D.
9. A.
10. C.