Neco English language 2008 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• NECO 2008

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

wing

A. Sin
B. Thin
C. Thine
D. Tongue
E. Win

Question 17:

• NECO 2008

Choose from the options lettered A - E the interpretation you consider most appropriate for each expression

The continuous hike in the prices of petroleum products makes many people live from hand to mouth, This means they

A. Are comfortable
B. Cannot make ends meet
C. Eat a great deal
D. Eat well but have no left-over
E. Eat with their fingers

Question 18:

• NECO 2008

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

river

A. Barn
B. Bird
C. Cart
D. Girl
E. Piracy

Question 19:

• NECO 2008

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

The suspect was to be ____________ in police custody until his case would come up for hearing

A. Arraigned
B. Concealed
C. Condemned
D. Incarcerated
E. Remanded

Question 20:

• NECO 2008

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

My boss is strict with the children but ____________ with the workers.

A. Callous
B. Calm
C. Forceful
D. Latent
E. Lenient