NECO SSCE - English Language - 2005

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Most rich men prefer travelling by air…………travelling by road.

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We need fortitude to survive this trying period.

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The man was advised to abstain from smoking .............. he refused.

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The witness insisted he had seen the accused ..............the money from the complainants pocket.

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We had no doubt about the sufficiency of our grains to see us through the rainy season.

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I saw ames in Lagos .............. last year.

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The eagerness with which the passenger takes instructions shows that he will perform his duties without___________

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The students mainly ..............to school in the past

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People respect my aunt because she is very industrious.

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My friend was lucky to secure the first appointment he ............... for.

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We now have refugees flooding into our country from the warring neighboring countries.

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The Radio Station promised to________ a commentary of the football match.

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It’s important for you and ..............to be there.

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The old politician is held in high regard by members of his community. This means the politician is highly

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He asked what l would do if I .............. a jackpot.

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The______student has been________punished.

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The boy was given____________

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All the illegal structures within the school compound will soon be demolished.

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What belongs to_________belongs to nobody

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Children are not________ to be rude to elders

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I always wonder why many married men are so reluctant to accept their............... as parents.

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Her promotion letter was found in a file after a _________search.

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if my children were older, l would emigrate. This means

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He undertook the journey without a second thought for the risks involved. This means he did it without.......... of the risks

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Nobody as extravagant as my uncle should realistically expect to be rich

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The man who was__________ to have died, was seen strolling about.

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He ............... great confidence that he would win even when his opponent seemed to be gaining the upper hand.

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The man was convalescing at home after his discharge from the hospital

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My friends were lucky .............. the scene before the accident happened.

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Surprisingly enough, Sola though a teenager behaved like a..............man

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The same power that relegated him can still ………… him if he is repentant.

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My confidence in humanity suddenly began to wane.

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My neighbor owns twenty__________

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Action has to be ............... on the construction work if the project will be completed on schedule.

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We should all imbibe the spirit of forgiveness for peace to reign.

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The man was advised to always watch his tongue whenever he speaks in the public. This means he should always

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The suspects did not know that the security agents were ..............their trail.

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The foreign investor was advised to stop...............and take a firm decision at once.