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NECO SSCE English 2016 past questions and answers

This 2016 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 2016 set with instant marking.

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Sample NECO SSCE English 2016 questions

1. Which word begins with the same consonant sound as the middle sound in measure?
  1. chef
  2. chair
  3. chorus
  4. school

Answer: A. chef

The middle consonant in measure and the initial consonant in chef are both the /ʃ/ sound.

2. Which word is normally stressed on its second syllable when used as a verb?
  1. record
  2. permit
  3. table
  4. benefit

Answer: B. permit

As a verb, permit is stressed on the second syllable, whereas the other words are normally stressed earlier.

3. Which type of intonation is most commonly used for a neutral yes-or-no question?
  1. Falling
  2. Level
  3. Rising
  4. Fall-rise only

Answer: C. Rising

A neutral yes-or-no question commonly ends with a rising pitch.

4. Which pair consists of homophones in standard English pronunciation?
  1. desert / dessert
  2. heart / heard
  3. lose / loose
  4. pair / pear

Answer: D. pair / pear

Pair and pear have the same pronunciation but different spellings and meanings.

5. Which word ends with the same consonant sound as laughed?
  1. packed
  2. played
  3. wanted
  4. rubbed

Answer: A. packed

The -ed ending in laughed and the final sound in packed are both pronounced /t/.

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