NECO SSCE - English Language - 2003…

Swali 1 Ripoti

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

am hears what

can hear what Jibu sahihi

does hear all that

have heard everything

was hearing all the things

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 2 Ripoti

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_________

Every other

each other Jibu sahihi

one another

theirselves

themselves

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 3 Ripoti

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

chide

field Jibu sahihi

self

ship

sweat

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Ghana Only) (WAEC)

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Lexis (Ghana Only)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 4 Ripoti

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.

and

instead

when Jibu sahihi

while

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Comprehension & Summary (JAMB)

Comprehension & Summary

Tazama Jibu

Swali 5 Ripoti

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

failed to deal with the real issue Jibu sahihi

felt ashamed to say anything

stated his case very vividly

started fighting his opponent in the bush

went through a bushy path

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Comprehension & Summary (JAMB)

Comprehension & Summary

Tazama Jibu

Swali 6 Ripoti

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

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

Advertising Jibu sahihi

campaign

discussion

encouragement

publicity

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Ghana Only) (WAEC)

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Lexis (Ghana Only)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 7 Ripoti

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______________

l do not like the taste of which

of which taste I do not like Jibu sahihi

the taste of which l do not like

which its taste l do not like

whose i do not like the taste of it

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 8 Ripoti

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

again

besides

conditionally

notwithstanding Jibu sahihi

never

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Comprehension & Summary (JAMB)

Comprehension & Summary

Tazama Jibu

Swali 9 Ripoti

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

dew

few

mow

slow

wind Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Ghana Only) (WAEC)

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Lexis (Ghana Only)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 10 Ripoti

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___________

earlier we shall arrive

better for us Jibu sahihi

more earlier we get there

more better it’ll be for us

early we can’t be late

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Structure (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Structure (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 11 Ripoti

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

A Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 12 Ripoti

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

son

crone

spoon

sum

sun Jibu sahihi

tune

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Ghana Only) (WAEC)

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Lexis (Ghana Only)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 13 Ripoti

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.

Aromatic

exclusive

sumptuous Jibu sahihi

tasteful

unwanted

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Ghana Only) (WAEC)

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Lexis (Ghana Only)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 14 Ripoti

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.

accidentally Jibu sahihi

carelessly

eagerly

knowingly

willfully

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis And Structure (JAMB)

Lexis And Structure

Tazama Jibu

Swali 15 Ripoti

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

giro

glow

gnome

large Jibu sahihi

ocean

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Comprehension & Summary (JAMB)

Comprehension & Summary

Tazama Jibu

Swali 16 Ripoti

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.

Defeat Jibu sahihi

despair

distress

failure

success

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Comprehension & Summary (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis And Structure (JAMB)

Comprehension & Summary

Lexis And Structure

Tazama Jibu

Swali 17 Ripoti

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

fumble

cushion

whisper

eclipse Jibu sahihi

custom

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 18 Ripoti

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

/dʒ/

cheat

cheek

chevron

judge Jibu sahihi

teach

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 19 Ripoti

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

core Jibu sahihi

cut

hot

work

worm

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis And Structure (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Lexis And Structure

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 20 Ripoti

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

bag

chord

cord

tog Jibu sahihi

pon

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Comprehension & Summary (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Comprehension & Summary

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 21 Ripoti

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.

makes about

makes for

takes from

takes after Jibu sahihi

takes through

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Comprehension & Summary (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis And Structure (JAMB)

Comprehension & Summary

Lexis And Structure

Tazama Jibu

Swali 22 Ripoti

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

I-ma-gi-na-tion

i-MA-gi-na-tion

i-ma-GI-na-tion

i-ma-gi-NA-tion Jibu sahihi

i-ma-gi-na-TION

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis And Structure (JAMB)

Lexis And Structure

Tazama Jibu

Swali 23 Ripoti

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.

Approval

co-operation

indulgence Jibu sahihi

permission

release

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 24 Ripoti

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

/W/

whom

house

wholesale

wholesome

whoop Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Ghana Only) (WAEC)

Lexis (Ghana Only)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 25 Ripoti

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

/l:/

bearing

beat Jibu sahihi

beauty

bit

lie

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 26 Ripoti

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

thirst Jibu sahihi

vest

will

wire

wiry

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Ghana Only) (WAEC)

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Lexis (Ghana Only)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 27 Ripoti

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

PRO-duc-ti-vi-ty

pro-DUC-ti-vi-ty

pro-duc-TI-vi-ty Jibu sahihi

pro-duc-ti-Vl-ty

pro-duc-ti-vi-TY

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis And Structure (JAMB)

Lexis And Structure

Tazama Jibu

Swali 28 Ripoti

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

beast

check

pretty Jibu sahihi

seek

seize

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Ghana Only) (WAEC)

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Lexis (Ghana Only)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 29 Ripoti

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.

Cautiously

daily

often

seldom Jibu sahihi

usually

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis And Structure (JAMB)

Lexis And Structure

Tazama Jibu

Swali 30 Ripoti

PHO-to-syn-the-sis

pho-TO-syn-the-sis

pho-to-SYN-the-sis Jibu sahihi

photo-syn-THE-sis

pho-to-syn-the-SIS

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Comprehension & Summary (JAMB)

Comprehension & Summary

Tazama Jibu

Swali 31 Ripoti

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

bad

bag

bard Jibu sahihi

lad

ward

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Ghana Only) (WAEC)

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Lexis (Ghana Only)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 32 Ripoti

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

abominable

gruesome

hidden

Known Jibu sahihi

sorrowful

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 33 Ripoti

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

E Jibu sahihi

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Ghana Only) (WAEC)

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Lexis (Ghana Only)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 34 Ripoti

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

cheating others Jibu sahihi

disrespecting them

driving various brands of cars

giving people a ride in his car

helping his fellow humans

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone) (WAEC)

Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Tazama Jibu

Swali 35 Ripoti

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

do with Jibu sahihi