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NECO 2009

2009 NECO English Language Past Questions

The 2009 NECO English Language past questions with answers: 40 objective questions from the 2009 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed NECO-style CBT.

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Questions

  1. 1.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that most appropriately completes the sentence “Don’t wear_________ yourself by trying to do too much too soon” the instructor warned,

    1. A.out
    2. B.off
    3. C.in
    4. D.up
    5. E.down
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    Answer: A. out

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  2. 2.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) Keen

    1. A.chin
    2. B.cool
    3. C.knife
    4. D.knight
    5. E.knit
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    Answer: B. cool

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  3. 3.

    Choose from the options lettered A- E the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or expression in italics The hitherto adequate fuel supplies were found to be_________ during the industrial action.

    1. A.enough
    2. B.inconvenient
    3. C.insufficient
    4. D.rationed
    5. E.restricted
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    Answer: C. insufficient

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  4. 4.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that most appropriately completes the sentence Freedom of speech is a right not a_______________

    1. A.privilege
    2. B.priviledge
    3. C.prinviledge
    4. D.prinvilege
    5. E.privinlege
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    Answer: A. privilege

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  5. 5.

    Complete this statement with the most appropriate of the options lettered A- E If you don’t have all that you need for your cookery lesson, you should____________

    1. A.assimilate
    2. B.constitute
    3. C.improvise
    4. D.invent
    5. E.renovate
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    Answer: C. improvise

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  6. 6.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) seat

    1. A.fit
    2. B.great
    3. C.jeopardy
    4. D.people
    5. E.pleasant
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    Answer: D. people

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  7. 7.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that contains the sound segment represented by the given phonetic symbol /a:/

    1. A.anus
    2. B.aunt
    3. C.day
    4. D.embassy
    5. E.pack
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    Answer: B. aunt

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  8. 8.

    From the options lettered A - E, choose the one that is the most appropriate interpretation of the expression in italics After Uduak had killed his wife, he attempted to cover his tracks by making her death appear like suicide. This means that Uduak

    1. A.covered the face of his dead wife with a track-suit
    2. B.decided to raise an alarm
    3. C.insisted on killing himself too
    4. D.tried to hide what he had done
    5. E.was embittered about the act
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    Answer: D. tried to hide what he had done

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  9. 9.

    Complete this statement with the most appropriate of the options lettered A- E The panel which investigated the recent riot has submitted its ........ to government.

    1. A.Findings
    2. B.memorandum
    3. C.report
    4. D.petition
    5. E.terms of reference
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    Answer: C. report

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  10. 10.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is nearest in meaning to the words in italics in the following questions Africans treasure hospitality as a way of life

    1. A.despise
    2. B.depict
    3. C.remember
    4. D.uphold
    5. E.note
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    Answer: D. uphold

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  11. 11.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that most appropriately completes the sentence Last night robbers attempted a break_________ at the shop down the road.

    1. A.out
    2. B.down
    3. C.in
    4. D.through
    5. E.up
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    Answer: C. in

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  12. 12.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that most appropriately completes the sentence I had __________ little time that I couldn’t the work.

    1. A.so
    2. B.as
    3. C.very
    4. D.just
    5. E.much
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    Answer: A. so

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  13. 13.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) Create

    1. A.centre
    2. B.cord
    3. C.correct
    4. D.crest
    5. E.sword
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    Answer: C. correct

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  14. 14.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that most appropriately completes the sentence The doctor said to the nurse, “Get something to bring her_________ she’s fainted.”

    1. A.down
    2. B.round
    3. C.up
    4. D.out
    5. E.back
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    Answer: B. round

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  15. 15.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) Thing

    1. A.legion
    2. B.lounge
    3. C.obtain
    4. D.seen
    5. E.sing
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    Answer: E. sing

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  16. 16.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) alone

    1. A.doctor
    2. B.found
    3. C.hard
    4. D.more
    5. E.peer
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    Answer: D. more

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  17. 17.

    Complete this statement with the most appropriate of the options lettered A- E The ........ meeting of the newly constituted Board of internal Revenue comes up next week.

    1. A.valedictory
    2. B.inaugural
    3. C.ceremonial
    4. D.pre-election
    5. E.proposed
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    Answer: B. inaugural

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  18. 18.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) Refine

    1. A.phantom
    2. B.pipe
    3. C.plan
    4. D.review
    5. E.vote
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    Answer: B. pipe

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  19. 19.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that contains the sound segment represented by the given phonetic symbol /p/

    1. A.caught
    2. B.cool
    3. C.cot
    4. D.court
    5. E.pull
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    Answer: E. pull

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  20. 20.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the question that is best answered by the statement containing the street word which is written in capital letters. ALL the final year students passed the test.

    1. A.Did all the final year students fall the test?
    2. B.Did some final year students pass the test?
    3. C.Did all the first year students pass the test?
    4. D.Did all the final year students pass the exam?
    5. E.Do all the final year students pass the test
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    Answer: B. Did some final year students pass the test?

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  21. 21.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) English

    1. A.fringe
    2. B.impugn
    3. C.king
    4. D.kinship
    5. E.stranger
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    Answer: B. impugn

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  22. 22.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that contains the sound segment represented by the given phonetic symbol /i:/

    1. A.kill
    2. B.live
    3. C.say
    4. D.suite
    5. E.will
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    Answer: D. suite

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  23. 23.

    From the options lettered A - E, choose the one that is the most appropriate interpretation of the expression in italics Many students take in suggestions hook, line and sinker . This means they ........ suggestions.

    1. A.completely absorb
    2. B.briefly consider
    3. C.critically re-examine
    4. D.do not adhere to
    5. E.reflect on
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    Answer: A. completely absorb

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  24. 24.

    Complete this statement with the most appropriate of the options lettered A- E After three consecutive months without pay at work, we are beginning to feel the____________

    1. A.consequence
    2. B.crunch
    3. C.pain
    4. D.poverty
    5. E.result
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    Answer: B. crunch

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  25. 25.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that most appropriately completes the sentence The...........is visiting next week,

    1. A.commissioner
    2. B.commisioner
    3. C.comessioner
    4. D.commesioner
    5. E.comissioner
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    Answer: A. commissioner

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  26. 26.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has a different stress pattern from the other four. A. Ahead B. aloud C. behold D. decode E. goalpost

    1. A.B
    2. B.E
    3. C.D
    4. D.C
    5. E.A
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    Answer: B. E

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  27. 27.

    From the options lettered A - E, choose the one that is the most appropriate interpretation of the expression in italics The coach said that he would infuse new blood into the team in preparation for the next competition. This means that

    1. A.members of the team would undergo blood transfusion
    2. B.members of the team will be tested to determine their fitness
    3. C.new players would be recruited to strengthen the team
    4. D.old members of the team" would be served blood tonic to make them perform better
    5. E.the coach was not satisfied with the performance of the team
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    Answer: C. new players would be recruited to strengthen the team

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  28. 28.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) recipe

    1. A.fate
    2. B.feather
    3. C.mill
    4. D.seed
    5. E.soul
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    Answer: C. mill

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  29. 29.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) car

    1. A.cause
    2. B.caveat
    3. C.hand
    4. D.park
    5. E.rank
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    Answer: D. park

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  30. 30.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) bed

    1. A.paid
    2. B.people
    3. C.prayed
    4. D.quay
    5. E.said
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    Answer: E. said

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  31. 31.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) Despot

    1. A.debut
    2. B.depot
    3. C.fast
    4. D.insane
    5. E.theme
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    Answer: B. depot

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  32. 32.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) dread

    1. A.break
    2. B.knowledge
    3. C.mean
    4. D.petal
    5. E.privilege
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    Answer: D. petal

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  33. 33.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that contains the sound segment represented by the given phonetic symbol /j /

    1. A.judge
    2. B.jump
    3. C.king
    4. D.tongue
    5. E.young
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    Answer: E. young

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  34. 34.

    Complete this statement with the most appropriate of the options lettered A- E Though Chike has been ........ his colleagues believe that he committed the crime.

    1. A.authenticated
    2. B.convicted
    3. C.exonerated
    4. D.pardoned
    5. E.sentenced
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    Answer: C. exonerated

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  35. 35.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that rhymes with the word given Mate

    1. A.faith
    2. B.great
    3. C.heart
    4. D.height
    5. E.toast
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    Answer: B. great

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  36. 36.

    Choose from the options lettered A- E the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or expression in italics Your action is in negation of our earlier decision.

    1. A.connection with
    2. B.consonance with
    3. C.contrast with
    4. D.disrespect to
    5. E.opposition to
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    Answer: A. connection with

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  37. 37.

    Complete this statement with the most appropriate of the options lettered A- E His ........ evidence contradicted what he earlier stated in writing.

    1. A.comprehensive
    2. B.oral
    3. C.given
    4. D.voluntary
    5. E.forced
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    Answer: B. oral

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  38. 38.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) peg

    1. A.amphibian
    2. B.beggar
    3. C.dissipate
    4. D.phone
    5. E.sphere
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    Answer: A. amphibian

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  39. 39.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that most appropriately completes the sentence The activities marking the golden jubilee celebration of the club were rounded ........ with a party fit.

    1. A.off
    2. B.over
    3. C.through
    4. D.up
    5. E.in
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    Answer: A. off

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  40. 40.

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) kid

    1. A.beat
    2. B.exile
    3. C.favorite
    4. D.feet
    5. E.ire
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    Answer: C. favorite

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