English Language 2009 Neco Past Questions and Answers

Question 11 :

• NECO 2009

From the options lettered A - E, choose the one that is the most appropriate interpretation of the expression in italics

Many students take in suggestions hook, line and sinker.

This means they ____________ suggestions.

A. Completely absorb
B. Briefly consider
C. Critically re-examine
D. Do not adhere to
E. Reflect on

Question 12 :

• NECO 2009

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

Freedom of speech is a right not a ____________

A. Privilege
B. Priviledge
C. Prinviledge
D. Prinvilege
E. Privinlege

Question 13 :

• NECO 2009

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

Keen

A. Chin
B. Cool
C. Knife
D. Knight
E. Knit

Question 14 :

• NECO 2009

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

/a:/

A. Anus
B. Aunt
C. Day
D. Embassy
E. Pack

Question 15 :

• NECO 2009

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

The sympathizers message was profound.

A. Deep
B. Fatuous
C. Genuine
D. Humane
E. Superficial