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NECO SSCE English 2008 past questions and answers

This 2008 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 2008 set with instant marking.

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Sample NECO SSCE English 2008 questions

1. Choose the word nearest in meaning to meticulous in the sentence: The clerk was meticulous when checking the figures.
  1. careful
  2. impatient
  3. careless
  4. uncertain

Answer: A. careful

Meticulous means very careful and attentive to detail.

2. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: Neither the coach nor the players ___ ready for the match.
  1. was
  2. were
  3. is
  4. has been

Answer: B. were

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

3. Choose the phrase that correctly completes the sentence: ___, the match continued.
  1. Although the heavy rain
  2. Despite of the heavy rain
  3. Despite the heavy rain
  4. In spite the heavy rain

Answer: C. Despite the heavy rain

Despite is followed directly by a noun phrase, so despite the heavy rain is correct.

4. Which word contains the same long vowel sound as the second syllable of machine?
  1. village
  2. bread
  3. women
  4. belief

Answer: D. belief

The second syllable of machine and the final syllable of belief both contain the long /i:/ sound.

5. If a host tells a joke to break the ice at a gathering, what does the host intend to do?
  1. Make people feel more relaxed
  2. End the gathering immediately
  3. Start an argument
  4. Keep everyone silent

Answer: A. Make people feel more relaxed

To break the ice is to reduce tension or awkwardness and help people feel at ease.

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