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NECO SSCE English 2019 past questions and answers

This 2019 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 2019 set with instant marking.

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Sample NECO SSCE English 2019 questions

1. Which word contains the same vowel sound as the vowel in 'seat'?
  1. great
  2. said
  3. green
  4. height

Answer: C. green

Green has the same long /i:/ vowel sound as seat.

2. Which word contains a silent letter?
  1. debt
  2. goat
  3. cousin
  4. kettle

Answer: A. debt

The letter b is silent in debt.

3. Which word is stressed on its second syllable?
  1. TAble
  2. WINdow
  3. HAPpy
  4. reLAX

Answer: D. reLAX

The second syllable of relax receives the main stress.

4. Which word begins with the same consonant sound as the first sound in 'judge'?
  1. goat
  2. giant
  3. yacht
  4. choir

Answer: B. giant

Giant begins with the /dʒ/ sound heard at the start of judge.

5. In the sentence 'The organisers called off the match because of the storm', called off means
  1. cancelled
  2. announced
  3. continued
  4. watched

Answer: A. cancelled

To call off an event is to cancel it.

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