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English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
English Grammar
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is nearest in meaning to the word underlined
People respect my aunt because she is very industrious.
A
faithful
B
hardworking
C
skillful
D
upright
E
versatile
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43784)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
English Grammar
Choose from the options lettered A- E the one that is nearest in meaning to the word in italics
My confidence in humanity suddenly began to wane.
A
develop
B
diminish
C
disappear
D
intensify
E
remove
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43786)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
English Grammar
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that most appropriately completes each sentence
I saw ames in Lagos .............. last year.
A
at a time
B
one time
C
sometime
D
some time
E
sometimes
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43788)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
English Grammar
Complete this question with the most appropriate of the options lettered A - E
The man who was__________ to have died, was seen strolling about.
A
announced
B
certified
C
confirmed
D
declared
E
rumored
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43789)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
English Grammar
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that most appropriately completes each sentence
He asked what l would do if I .............. a jackpot.
A
had won
B
have won
C
was winning
D
win
E
won
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43791)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
English Grammar
Solution
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that most appropriately completes each sentence
It’s important for you and ..............to be there.
A
himself
B
I
C
me
D
myself
E
they
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In English grammar, pronouns like "me," "you," "him," "her," "it," "us," and "them" are used to replace nouns in sentences. In the sentence "It’s important for you and me to be there," the pronoun "me" is used as the object of the preposition "for."
When using pronouns in compound subjects or objects (in this case, "you and me"), it's essential to determine whether the pronoun should be in the subjective (nominative) case or the objective case based on its function in the sentence.
- Subjective case pronouns are used as the subject of a sentence or clause. For example: "He and I went to the store."
- Objective case pronouns are used as the object of a verb or preposition. For example: "She gave the book to him and me."
In the sentence "It’s important for you and me to be there," "you" is the subject, and "me" is the object of the preposition "for," so "me" is the correct form to use.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43792)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
English Grammar
Solution
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that most appropriately completes each sentence
Most rich men prefer travelling by air…………travelling by road.
A
against
B
from
C
over
D
than
E
to
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Most rich men prefer travelling by air to travelling by road. The correct grammatical structure for expressing preference is: prefer [A] to [B]. In this sentence: "travelling by air" is option A while "travelling by road" is option B
So we say: prefer travelling by air to travelling by road
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43793)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
English Grammar
Solution
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is the most appropriate interpretation for each of the following statement
He undertook the journey without a second thought for the risks involved. This means he did it without.......... of the risks
A
a clear understanding
B
a re-assessment
C
a recollection
D
a proper consideration
E
any previous knowledge
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The expression “without a second thought” means without carefully thinking about something, especially the possible dangers or consequences. So the sentence means: He started the journey without properly thinking about the risks involved.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43794)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
English Grammar
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word or expression
What belongs to_________belongs to nobody
A
anybody
B
everybody
C
no one
D
somebody
E
someone
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43795)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
English Grammar
Choose from the options lettered A- E the one that is nearest in meaning to the word underlined
We need fortitude to survive this trying period.
A
capability
B
courage
C
resilience
D
vigilance
E
wisdom
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43796)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
English Grammar
Choose from the options lettered A- E the one that is nearest in meaning to the word underlined
All the illegal structures within the school compound will soon be demolished.
A
pulled down
B
pushed clown
C
put down
D
put off
E
taken down
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43799)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
English Grammar
Solution
Choose from the options lettered A- E the one that is nearest in meaning to the word underlined
We now have refugees flooding into our country from the warring neighboring countries.
A
deportees
B
fugitives
C
immigrants
D
invaders
E
mercenaries
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
Fugitive; a person who has escaped from captivity or is in hiding.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43810)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
English Grammar
Solution
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that most appropriately completes each sentence
Surprisingly enough, Sola though a teenager behaved like a..............man
A
mature
B
matured
C
maturedly
D
matures
E
maturing
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence is describing how Sola behaved, and we need an adjective to modify "man." "Mature" is the correct adjective to describe someone who behaves in a grown-up or sensible way.
So the sentence would be: Surprisingly enough, Sola, though a teenager, behaved like a mature man.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43815)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
English Grammar
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word or expression and at the same time fill in the gap.
The eagerness with which the passenger takes instructions shows that he will perform his duties without___________
A
complaint
B
disrespect
C
hindrance
D
protesting
E
reluctance
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43820)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
English Grammar
Solution
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that most appropriately completes each sentence
My neighbor owns twenty__________
A
head of cattles
B
head of cattle
C
heads of cattles
D
herds of cattle
E
herds of cattles
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Cattle" is a plural noun that refers to cows or bulls collectively. It has no singular form like "cattles" — the word "cattles" is grammatically incorrect. "Head" of cattle is a traditional unit of counting livestock, especially cattle.
For example: He owns fifty head of cattle or They bought ten head of sheep.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43823)