Neco English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 121:

• NECO 2004

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

The climate of the southern part of Nigeria is severe

A. Excruciating
B. Harsh
C. Hostile
D. Mild
E. Rough

Question 122:

• NECO 2004

Use 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.

unreasonable

A. UN-re-so-na-ble
B. Un-REA-so-na-ble
C. Un-rea-SO-na-ble
D. Un- rea-so NA-ble
E. Un-rea-so-na-BLE

Question 123:

• NECO 2004

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

Tailor

A. Beaten
B. Ever
C. Pen
D. When
E. Work

Question 124:

• NECO 2004

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

The government gave deaf ear to the demands of the opposition. This means the government.

A. Accepted the demands of the opposition
B. Desired cutting the ears of the opposition
C. Gave its ears to the opposition
D. Ade the opposition deaf
E. Refused to listen to the demands of the opposition

Question 125:

• NECO 2004

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

reverse

A. Rehearse
B. Reverts
C. Revise
D. Review
E. Reserve