NECO SSCE - English Language - 2005

Complete this question with the most appropriate of the options lettered A - E

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Complete this question with the most appropriate of the options lettered A - E

Children are not________ to be rude to elders

Complete this question with the most appropriate of the options lettered A – E

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

Choose from the options lettered A- E the one that is nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

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

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

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

Complete this question with the most appropriate of the options lettered A - E

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

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

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

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

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

Complete this question with the most appropriate of the options lettered A – E

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

Complete this question with the most appropriate of the options lettered A – E

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

Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is the most appropriate interpretation for each of the following statement

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

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

People respect my aunt because she is very industrious.

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

My neighbor owns twenty__________

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

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

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

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

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

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

Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is the most appropriate interpretation for each of the following statement

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

Choose from the options lettered A- E the one that is nearest in meaning to the word in italics

My confidence in humanity suddenly began to wane.

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

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

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

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

Choose from the options lettered A- E the one that is nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

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

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

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

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

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

Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is the most appropriate interpretation for each of the following statement

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

Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is the most appropriate interpretation for each of the following statement

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

Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word or expression and at the same time fill in the gap.

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

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

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

Complete this question with the most appropriate of the options lettered A - E

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

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

We need fortitude to survive this trying period.

Complete this question with the most appropriate of the options lettered A – E

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

Complete this question with the most appropriate of the options lettered A – E

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

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

The boy was given____________

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

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

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

The______student has been________punished.

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

What belongs to_________belongs to nobody