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Physics
NECO SSCE 2002
Waves and Optics
Which of the following is/are TRUE of nuclear fission?
I. A heavy nucleus is split into two nuclei of comparable masses.
II. Two light nuclei are joined together to form a heavier nucleus.
III. The total mass of the products is less than that of the reactants.
A
I only
B
II only
C
III only
D
I and III only
E
II and III only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42903)
Physics
NECO SSCE 2002
Waves and Optics
A converging lens of focal length 5cm forms a virtual image which is 20cm from the lens. How far from the lens is the object?
A
2.0cm
B
4.0 cm
C
6.7cm
D
20.0cm
E
25.0cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42904)
Physics
NECO SSCE 2002
Heat Energy & Temperature
A converging lens of focal length 5cm forms a virtual image which is 20cm from the lens. How far from the lens is the object?
A
2.0cm
B
4.0 cm
C
6.7cm
D
20.0cm
E
25.0cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
English Language
NECO SSCE 2002
English Grammar
Solution
Choose from the options A to E the one that MOST APPROPRIATELY COMPLETES THE SENTENCE
The Chairman with all his Councilors______ honoured last weekend
A
Are
B
have been
C
is
D
was
E
were
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
When any of these words: with, along with, together with, as well as, in addition to, including, no less than, etc. joins a compound subject, the form of the verb is singular. Therefore 'was' should be the verb that accompanies the compound subject: "The chairman with all his councillors".
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43365)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2002
English Grammar
Solution
Choose from the options A to E the one that is MOST NEARLY OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the underlined word.
Religious people are expected to be ascetic.
A
Extravagant
B
flamboyant
C
ostentatious
D
Pious
E
selfless
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word ascetic refers to someone who practices severe self-discipline and avoids luxury or comfort. So, its opposite would be someone who indulges in luxury or excessive spending. Extravagant describes someone who spends or uses resources in a wasteful or luxurious way, which is the opposite of ascetic.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43366)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2002
English Grammar
Choose from the options labelled A to E, the one that contains the sound represented by the given symbol.
| b|
A
bag
B
comb
C
debt
D
lamb
E
limb
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 #43367)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2002
English Grammar
Solution
Choose from the options labeled A to E, the most appropriate question to the given sentence containing an emphatic stress word. The emphatic stress word is written in CAPITAL letters.
Farmers PLANT crops during the rainy season.
A
Do farmers harvest crops during the rainy season?
B
Do farmers level crops during the rainy season?
C
Do farmers plant crops before the rainy season?
D
Do farmers plant crops during the dry season?
E
Do labourers plant crops during the rainy season?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The rule is to select a question that contrasts with the emphasized word/ or the word in capital letters. In this case, the word 'plant' contrasts with 'harvest'. Therefore the answer is A. Do the farmers harvest crops during the rainy season?
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43368)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2002
English Grammar
Choose from the options A to E the one that is the NEAREST IN MEANING T0 THE UNDERLINED WORD.
The lady ignores strictures on her mannerisms.
A
General complaints
B
public outrage
C
sever criticisms
D
unreasonable comments
E
useless remarks
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 #43369)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2002
English Grammar
Choose from the options A to E one that complete this statement..
The President promised to give his countrymen and women a new ....... of life if given necessary support.
A
Brand
B
leaf
C
lease
D
model
E
style
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 #43370)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2002
English Grammar
In the options labelled A to E, all the words except one have the same stress pattern, Choose the one with the different stress pattern.
Example: A. behind B. delay C. liver D. relay E. resigns
The words in A, B, D and E are all stressed on the second syllable while option C is the only one stressed on the first syllable
Therefore the correct answer is C.
A.uncertain
B.longevity
C.felicity
D.guarantee
E.sabbatical
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43371)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2002
English Grammar
Choose from the options A to E the one that is the NEAREST IN MEANING T0 THE UNDERLINED WORD.
It was surprising that even preachers could be so bellicose over a trivial issue.
A
Belligerent
B
disenchanted
C
enthusiastic
D
insistent
E
persistent
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 #43372)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2002
English Grammar
Choose from the options labelled A to E, the one that has the same vowel sound as the one represented underlined Letter(s).
heir
A
air
B
ear
C
hair
D
hare
E
here
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 #43373)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2002
English Grammar
Choose from the options A to E the one that MOST APPROPRIATELY COMPLETES THE SENTENCE
The patient looked as if she ......about to die
A
had been
B
is
C
was
D
was being
E
were
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 #43374)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2002
English Grammar
Solution
Choose from the options A to E the one that MOST APPROPRIATELY COMPLETES THE SENTENCE
Say what you.......... I am determined to leave.
A
Can
B
may
C
must
D
shall
E
will
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Say what you will" is a common idiom that expresses a disregard for someone's opinions or objections. It implies that the speaker is determined to proceed regardless of what others say.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43375)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2002
English Grammar
Choose from the options labelled A to E, the one that has the same consonant sound as the one represent the underlined letter(s)
debt
A
boat
B
broad
C
dark
D
fasten
E
think
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 #43376)