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NECO SSCE English 2018 past questions and answers

This 2018 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 2018 set with instant marking.

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Sample NECO SSCE English 2018 questions

1. Which word contains the same vowel sound as the underlined vowel in seat?
  1. said
  2. field
  3. bread
  4. great

Answer: B. field

Seat and field contain the long vowel sound /iː/.

2. In which word is the first syllable stressed?
  1. begin
  2. permit (verb)
  3. relax
  4. table

Answer: D. table

Table is stressed on its first syllable, whereas the other words are stressed later.

3. Which word begins with the same consonant sound as the first sound in judge?
  1. giant
  2. youth
  3. church
  4. zebra

Answer: A. giant

Giant begins with the voiced affricate /dʒ/, as does judge.

4. Which word rhymes with cough?
  1. through
  2. though
  3. rough
  4. off

Answer: D. off

Cough and off share the final vowel and consonant sounds.

5. Read the sentence: 'Although the road was flooded, Musa arrived at school before the bell.' What can be inferred about Musa?
  1. He had forgotten the school bell.
  2. He travelled only after school.
  3. He overcame a difficult journey to arrive early.
  4. He caused the road to flood.

Answer: C. He overcame a difficult journey to arrive early.

The contrast shows that Musa managed the flooded route and still arrived early.

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