NECO SSCE - English Language - 2004

Choose from the option lettered A to E the question that is best answered by the statement containing the stressed word which is written in CAPITAL letter(s).

JANE is writing examination this year.

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Choose from the option lettered A to E the question that is best answered by the statement containing the stressed word which is written in CAPITAL letter(s).

Paul is the DIRECTOR of this club.

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Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate of the following questions

The cashier decided to alter the records in order to feather his own nest. This means that he tried to

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Choose from the options lettered A to E the one that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

vice

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Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has a different stress pattern from the other four.


A. administration
B. participation
C. temperamental
D. consideration
E. civilization

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Choose from the options lettered A to E, the one that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

Cure

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Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate of the following questions

The government gave deaf ear to the demands of the opposition. This means the government.

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Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is nearest in Meaning to the underlined words or expressions in the following questions.

Most fixed assets do not depreciate easily.

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Choose from the options lettered A-E the one that meet appropriately completes each sentence

We all expected him to pull .......... his illness soon

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Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate of the following questions

By studying and participating extensively in social activities on the campus. Adamu appeared to be biting more than he can chew. This means Adamu was

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Complete each the following statements with the most; appropriate of option lettered A-E


The explanation by the Finance Minister on the budget wasn’t__________ to the journalists

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Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word

John is a very industrious man though people think he is____________

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Choose from the options lettered A to E, the one that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

Burst

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Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate of the following questions

The trader wanted to pull wool over my face. This means the trader wanted to

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Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate of the following questions (Nos 21-30)

The President promised not to introduce any belt-tightening measures this year. This means the year will be less stressful

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Choose from the options lettered A to E the one that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

mutton

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Choose from the options lettered A to E, the one that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

Nose

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Choose from the options lettered AE the one that meet appropriately completes each sentence

To avoid a clash between the two factions, the meeting was___________

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Choose from the options lettered A to E the one that rhymes with the word given.

reverse

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Choose from the options lettered A-E the one that meet appropriately completes each sentence

You sometimes put me .......... by your rash behavior.

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Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word

People who are sensitive to the sufferings of others are more likeable than those who are

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Choose from the options lettered A-E the one that meet appropriately completes each sentence

In Lagos, one can easily be held .......... by traffic for hours.

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Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word

The headmaster used to be very rigid in his opinion but now he has become more experienced and_________ of other people’s views

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Choose from the options lettered A-E the one that meet appropriately completes each sentence

Each of the authors received .................... royalties

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Choose from the options lettered A-E the one that most appropriately completes each sentence

I prefer Mathematics .......... English Language.

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Choose from the option letter A to E the one that contains the sound segment represented by the given phonetic symbol .

/iǝ /

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Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is nearest in Meaning to the underlined words or expressions in the following questions

The voice of the best singer reverberated across the room.

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Choose from the options lettered A-E the one that meet appropriately completes each sentence

Sekinatu is the .......... of the two sisters

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Use from the options lettered A - E the one that has the correct stress with the word given. In each word only one syllable has the main/primary stress and the syllable is written in capital letters.

unreasonable

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Choose from the options lettered A to E the one that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

bar

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Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word

The climate of the southern part of Nigeria is severe

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Choose from the options lettered A to E, the one that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

Chair

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Choose from the options lettered A-E the one that meet appropriately completes each sentence

The Governor was .......... hasty in his economic policy.

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Choose from the options lettered A to E the one that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

wing

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Choose from the options lettered A to E, the one that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

Tailor

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Choose from the option letter A to E the one that contains the sound segment represented by the given phonetic symbol .

/g/

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Choose from the options lettered A-E the one that mostt appropriately completes each sentence

The principal gave us notice for the .................... meeting

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Choose from the options lettered A to E, the one that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

Toe

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Use from the options lettered A - E the one that has the correct stress with the word given. In each word only one syllable has the main/primary stress and the syllable is written in capital letters.

civilization

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