Neco English language 2004 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• NECO 2004

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

We all expected him to pull ____________ his illness soon

A. Away
B. In
C. Off
D. Over
E. Through

Question 22:

• NECO 2004

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

mutton

A. Bitten
B. Commotion
C. Dean
D. Kettle
E. Ton

Question 23:

• NECO 2004

Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate of the following questions

By studying and participating extensively in social activities on the campus. Adamu appeared to be biting more than he can chew. This means Adamu was

A. Attempting too much
B. Becoming a glutton
C. Becoming popular
D. Being sociable
E. Getting over-ambitious

Question 24:

• NECO 2004

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

John is a very industrious man though people think he is ____________

A. Dull
B. Indifferent
C. Ineffective
D. Inefficient
E. Idle

Question 25:

• NECO 2004

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

The headmaster used to be very rigid in his opinion but now he has become more experienced and ____________ of other people’s views

A. Antagonistic
B. Critical
C. Flexible
D. Tolerant
E. Unyielding