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NECO SSCE English 2005 past questions and answers

This 2005 NECO SSCE English set has 40 practice questions. Try these 5 free sample questions, tap a question to reveal the answer and explanation. Then practise the whole 2005 set with instant marking.

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1. Choose the option nearest in meaning to 'relinquish' as used in 'The tenant had to relinquish the room'.
  1. occupy
  2. give up
  3. decorate
  4. inspect

Answer: B. give up

To relinquish something is to give it up or surrender it.

2. Choose the correct preposition: The principal congratulated Ada ___ winning the debate.
  1. for
  2. with
  3. on
  4. at

Answer: C. on

The standard construction is 'congratulate someone on' an achievement.

3. Which word contains the same vowel sound as the vowel in 'cup'?
  1. put
  2. food
  3. boot
  4. luck

Answer: D. luck

The vowel in 'luck' has the same short /ʌ/ sound as the vowel in 'cup'.

4. Choose the correct verb: Neither the captain nor the players ___ willing to abandon the match.
  1. were
  2. was
  3. is
  4. has been

Answer: A. were

With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearer plural subject 'players'.

5. Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'scarce'.
  1. limited
  2. rare
  3. abundant
  4. costly

Answer: C. abundant

'Abundant' means plentiful and is the opposite of 'scarce'.

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