NECO SSCE - English Language - 2004 (Objective)

Question 1 Report

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

comb

lamb

plumber

stab

tomb

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Question 2 Report

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___________

called off

called up

broken down

dropped off

pushed off

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Question 3 Report

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

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

away

off

over

through

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Question 4 Report

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

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

Parent - Teachers Association

Parent- Teacher Association

Parents-Teachers Association

Parents - Teacher Associations

Parents- teachers Associations

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Question 5 Report

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

reverse

rehearse

reverts

revise

review

reserve

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Question 6 Report

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

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

Enough

somewhat

somewhere

such

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Question 7 Report

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____________

dull

indifferent

ineffective

inefficient

idle

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Question 8 Report

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

Antagonistic

critical

flexible

tolerant

unyielding

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Question 9 Report

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

line

pant

rake

wink

wind

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Question 10 Report

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

cat

chalk

dot

dress

show

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Question 11 Report

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

door

fire

here

our

spare

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Question 12 Report

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

are

beer

face

home

mayor

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Question 13 Report

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

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

About

around

off

out

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Question 14 Report

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

boil

now

side

towel

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Question 15 Report

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

culturally

Economically

educationally

politically

socially

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Question 16 Report

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

Excusable

penetrating

plausible

possible

relevant

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Question 17 Report

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

CI-vi-li-za-tion

ci-Vl-li-za-tion

ci-vi-LI-za-tion

ci-vi-li-ZA-tion

ci-vi-li-za-TION

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Question 18 Report

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.

appreciate

decay

degenerate

devaluate

improve

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Question 19 Report

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.

About

down

off

out

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Question 20 Report

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

cover my face with wool

deceive me in order to cheat me

ensure my patronage

make me pay wrong amounts

sell fake goods to me

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Question 21 Report

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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Question 22 Report

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

beaten

ever

pen

when

work

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Question 23 Report

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

excruciating

harsh

hostile

mild

rough

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Question 24 Report

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

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

more wiser

Most wise

wise

wiser

wisest

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Question 25 Report

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

/g/

biology

king

resign

sign

signature

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Question 26 Report

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.

Was Paul the director of this club?

is Paul the director of that club?

is Paula director of this club?

is Paul the founder of this club?

Was Paul the owner of this house?

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Question 27 Report

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

attempting too much

becoming a glutton

becoming popular

being sociable

getting over-ambitious

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Question 28 Report

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

/iǝ /

plain

slain

spare

speak

spear

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Question 29 Report

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

bed

best

bird

must

thorn

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Question 30 Report

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

bitten

commotion

dean

kettle

ton

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Question 31 Report

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

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

his

our

their

there

those

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Question 32 Report

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

always wear feathered caps

build a big house

deceive his colleagues

make himself rich

make the records clear

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Question 33 Report

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

blow

horn

horse

noose

nurse

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Question 34 Report

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.

accepted the demands of the opposition

desired cutting the ears of the opposition

gave its ears to the opposition

ade the opposition deaf

refused to listen to the demands of the opposition

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Question 35 Report

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.

is Jane writing six examinations this year?

is Jane writing four examinations next year?

is Andrew writing an examination this year?

Was Jane writing four examinations last year?

is Jane‘s writing four examinations this week?

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Question 36 Report

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

avaricious

blunt

callous

sadistic

vivacious

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Question 37 Report

UN-re-so-na-ble

un-REA-so-na-ble

un-rea-SO-na-ble

un- rea-so NA-ble

un-rea-so-na-BLE

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Question 38 Report

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.

re-appeared

re-bounced

re-echoed

renounced

resonated

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Question 39 Report

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

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

from