Neco English language 2001 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• NECO 2001

Choose from the options A to E the one that MOST APPROPRIATELY COMPLETES THE SENTENCE.

Despite the Herculean task before the President, he still takes time off ____________ to the Press.

A. For talking
B. Talking
C. To be talking
D. To have talked
E. To talk

Question 27:

• NECO 2001

Choose from the options A to E one that complete this statement..

The ____________ whale suddenly attacked the vessel on the Atlantic Ocean.

A. Gigantic
B. Meek
C. Omnivorous
D. Pathetic
E. Tremendous

Question 28:

• NECO 2001

Choose from the options A to E the one that is the MOST APPROPRIATE INTERPRETATION for each of the following statements.

This means she tried to ____________

A. Attract the attention of everybody
B. Copy other people’s ship
C. Prevent others from enjoying the show
D. Prevent others from running the show
E. Run the show in secret

Question 29:

• NECO 2001

Choose from the options A to E the one that is MOST NEARLY OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the underlined word.

He was instructed to catch the thief dead or

A. Alive
B. Deceased
C. Killed
D. Living
E. Unconscious

Question 30:

• NECO 2001

Choose from the options A to E the one that is NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED WORD.

The tax rebate was a concession given to the civil servants.

A. Discount
B. Pension
C. Prize
D. Relief
E. Reward