Neco English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 236:

• NECO 2009

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

Your action is in negation of our earlier decision.

A. Connection with
B. Consonance with
C. Contrast with
D. Disrespect to
E. Opposition to

Question 237:

• NECO 2009

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

/j /

A. Judge
B. Jump
C. King
D. Tongue
E. Young

Question 238:

• NECO 2009

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

The doctor said to the nurse, “Get something to bring her ____________ she’s fainted.”

A. Down
B. Round
C. Up
D. Out
E. Back

Question 239:

• NECO 2009

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

After three consecutive months without pay at work, we are beginning to feel the ____________

A. Consequence
B. Crunch
C. Pain
D. Poverty
E. Result

Question 240:

• 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