NECO English 2001 Past Questions & Explanations

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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
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The leader of the delegation was commended for the manner in which he handled the matter, while their hosts were.........
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Criticized is the correct answer because it is the opposite of commended, which means praised or approved. The sentence shows a contrast between praise and disapproval of two different groups.
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
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Musa is very frugal whereas his friend Audu is ........
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Extravagant is the correct answer because it is the opposite of frugal, which means careful and economical with money. The sentence shows contrast between saving and wasteful spending.
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
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Taiwo's flamboyance and Kehinde's.....often keep people wondering if they are really twins.
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Modesty is the correct answer because it is the opposite of flamboyance, which means showy or extravagant behaviour. The sentence contrasts a flashy personality with a humble one.
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
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People enjoy stories with ........settings rather than those with far-fetched backgrounds
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Realistic is the correct answer because it is the opposite of far-fetched, which means unbelievable or not true to life. The sentence shows that people prefer stories that are believable and based on real situations.
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
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We were asked to reach a compromise and not start another.............
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Controversy is the correct answer because it is the opposite of compromise, which means an agreement reached after negotiation. The sentence warns against creating further disagreement instead of settling peacefully.
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
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He was promoted for his efficiency while his colleague was demoted for..........
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Incompetence is the correct answer because it is the opposite of efficiency, which means being capable and effective in performing a task. The sentence contrasts good performance with poor performance.
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
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Okon's business is flourishing while his father's is...........
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Declining is the correct answer because it is the opposite of flourishing, which means to grow or succeed greatly. The sentence shows contrast between a successful business and one that is failing.
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
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You should be ......so as not to be caught unawares
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Alert is the correct answer because it is the opposite of unawares, which means not aware or caught by surprise. The sentence advises being watchful to avoid unexpected situations.
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
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The school authorities expected the contributions to be ..............rather than compulsory
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Voluntary is the correct answer because it is the opposite of compulsory, which means something that is required or mandatory. The sentence shows that contributions should be given willingly, not forced.
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n each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
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The manager who was sacked last month has been
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Reinstated is the correct answer because it is the opposite of sacked, which means to be dismissed from a job. The sentence shows that the manager was removed earlier but later restored to his position.
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The accused stated ..........that he was innocent of the crime
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Unequivocally is the correct answer because it means clearly, firmly, and without any doubt. The sentence indicates that the accused declared his innocence in a definite and unambiguous manner.
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The doctor's .................was that the patient was suffering from cancer.
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Diagnosis is the correct answer because it means the identification of a disease after medical examination. The doctor concluded that the patient was suffering from cancer, and that conclusion is called a diagnosis.
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. I was advised to open a..........account with the bank if I wanted to pay in cheques
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Current is the correct answer because a current account is the type of bank account commonly used for transactions involving cheques. The sentence indicates that the person wanted to pay in cheques, so a current account would be appropriate.
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The pastor addressed his..............in a sonorous voice
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Congregation is the correct answer because it refers to the group of worshippers in a church. The sentence describes the pastor speaking to the members of his church in a deep and pleasant voice.
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Many African leaders try to cling.........to power
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Tenaciously is the correct answer because it means firmly, persistently, and with determination. The sentence suggests that the leaders hold on to power strongly and are unwilling to give it up easily.
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The civilian head of state was........in a military coup détat
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Ousted is the correct answer because it means removed or forced out of a position of authority. Since a military coup d'état involves taking power from the existing government, the civilian head of state was ousted from office.
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. After much debate on the controversial issue, the meeting was............till the next morning.
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Adjourned is the correct answer because it means temporarily suspended or postponed to a later time. The meeting was stopped after the debate and scheduled to continue the next morning.
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The company distributed gifts to its staff as an ,............. to hard work`
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Incentive is the correct answer because it means something given to encourage or motivate people to perform better. The gifts were distributed to the staff as a reward and encouragement for hard work.
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. Bukola has an infectious smile. This means that Bukola
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Bukola makes others smile when she smiles is the correct interpretation because an infectious smile is a smile that spreads happiness and causes other people to smile as well.
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. It is cold comfort to tell a hungry man that starvation improves health. This means that telling a hungry man this is
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The correct interpretation is hypocritical because the statement gives false or insensitive comfort that does not match the reality of a hungry person’s condition, making it misleading rather than helpful.

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