NECO SSCE - English Language - 2003

Choose from the options lettered A to E, the one that contains the sound segment represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/Λ/

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From the options lettered A to E, choose the one that BEST COMPLETES each of the following sentences.

This is the kind of soft drink______________

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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider MOST APPROPRIATE for each sentence

When Babangida was asked to state his case, he began to beat about the bush. This means that Babangida

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

PRODUCTIVITY

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From the options lettered A to E, choose the one that BEST COMPLETES each of the following sentences.

Although l am watching television, l_________ you are saying

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

son

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From the options lettered A to E, choose the one that BEST COMPLETES each of the following sentences.

As couple, Paul and Linda are deeply in love with_________

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From the words of group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlined word or group of words.

The hostess treated her guests to a very expensive meal at her birthday party.

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From the options lettered A to E, choose the one that BEST COMPLETES each of the following sentences.

We had better make_______ what is available

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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider MOST APPROPRIATE for each sentence

Nwanze enjoys taking people foraride. This means that Nwanze enjoys

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

dog

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From the options lettered A to E, choose the one that BEST COMPLETES each of the following sentences.

The earlier we leave for Jos, the___________

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Choose from the options lettered A to E, the one that contains the sound segment represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/W/

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From the list of words or group of words tettered A to E, choose the one that is MOST NEARLY OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The cause of the woman’s untimely death is mysterious unlike her father whose death was

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

swindle

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Choose from the options lettered A to E, the one that contains the sound segment represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/l:/

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From the words lettered A to E, choose the one that BEST COMPLETES each of the following sentences.

I crave your .......... to formally introduce the compere for this august gathering.

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

 

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Choose from the options lettered A to E, the one that contains the sound segment represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/dʒ/

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


A. impound
B. logic
C. piper
D. table
E. true

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Choose 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

IMAGINATION

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

first

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From the list of words or group of words tettered A to E, choose the one that is MOST NEARLY OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Whether in victory or in .......... politicians should always exhibit the spirit of sportsmanship.

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From the list of words or group of words lettered A to E, choose the one that is MOST NEARLY OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The police officer averted that his rifle went off but his victim insisted that he acted deliberately.

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From the list of words or group of words tettered A to E, choose the one that is MOST NEARLY OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Although Onyinye always discusses freely with her peers, she talks about her private life.

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Choose from the options lettered A to E, the one that contains the sound segment represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/θ/

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From the options lettered A to E, choose the one that BEST COMPLETES each of the following sentences.

The boy______________ his father in all things.

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


A. lesson
B. blessing
C. service
D. reason
E. replace

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Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that does not have the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

gold

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

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

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From the words of group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is NEAREST IN MEANING to the underlined word or group of words.

Although she refused to assist me when l needed her most. l shall however forgive her wholeheartedly

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

card

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

sick

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From the options lettered A to E, choose the one that BEST COMPLETES each of the following sentences.

The magistrate had hardly finished pronouncing his judgement_______ the accused collapsed.

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

war

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From the words lettered A to E, choose the one that BEST COMPLETES each of the following sentences.

Cigarette .......... has been banned.

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

chief

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