2023 NECO Literature in English Past Questions

Which metal will dissolve in aqueous sodium hydroxide?

1. A.aluminium
2. B.copper✓ Correct
3. C.iron
4. D.sikeer
5. E.tin

The following are ways of caring for the mammalian skin EXCEPT

1. A.eating balanced diet
2. B.exposing the skin to adequate sunlight
3. C.using skin toning creams
4. D.using moisturising creams to prevent drying✓ Correct
5. E.washing the skin with clean water and soap

If he_______ there, he would have met him at home

1. A.can go✓ Correct
2. B.goes
3. C.had gone
4. D.went
5. E.would go

A block of a substance X will sink in a liquid V but float liquid Z. Which of the following statements is NOT correct about the densities of the three substances?

1. A.Density of liquid Z is greater than that of X
2. B.Density of liquid V is less than that of liquid X✓ Correct
3. C.Density of liquid Y is less than that of liquid Z
4. D.Liquid Z has the greatest density of all the three substances.
5. E.If liquids V and Z do not mix, liquid Z will float on liquid V.

The tricuspid valve is located between the

1. A.left auricle and left ventricle
2. B.left and right auricles
3. C.right and left ventricles✓ Correct
4. D.right auricle and right ventricle
5. E.right auricle and left ventricle

The statement that the mechanical advantage of a machine is 3 means that the

1. A.efficiency is 33$\frac{1}{3}$%
2. B.effort is three times as large as the load
3. C.mechanical advantage is 3 times as large as the velocity ratio
4. D.ratio of the effort to the load is 1: 3✓ Correct
5. E.Velocity ratio is 3

Choose from the options A to E the one that is the NEAREST IN MEANING T0 THE UNDERLINED WORD. We obviously require capacious hall for our numerous guests.

1. A.Comfortable
2. B.decent
3. C.roomy✓ Correct
4. D.secure
5. E.separate

The end product of glycolysis is

1. A.acetic acid
2. B.citric acid✓ Correct
3. C.ketoglutaric acid
4. D.oxaloacetic acid
5. E.pyruvic acid

From the words lettered A to E, choose the one that BEST COMPLETES each of the following sentences. Cigarette .......... has been banned.

1. A.Advertising
2. B.campaign✓ Correct
3. C.discussion
4. D.encouragement
5. E.publicity

Who among the following Governor-Generals put in place the first constitution for Nigeria?

1. A.A. Arthur Richards✓ Correct
2. B.B. Berna Bourdillon
3. C.C. Frederick Lugard
4. D.D. Hugh Clifford
5. E.E. John Macpherson