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English Language Past Questions and Answers

Ncee English Language Questions

Question 16:
Choose from the options lettered A-E the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalized word/expression

Tolu PLEADED with her friend to accompany her to the party.
  • A Commanded
  • B Compelled
  • C Convinced
  • D Induced
  • E Persuaded
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Question 17:
Choose from the options lettered A-E the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalized word/expression

The headboy was rewarded for his PUNCTUALITY.
  • A Dishonesty
  • B Indolence
  • C Lateness
  • D Pride
  • E Rudeness
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Question 18:
Choose from the options lettered A-E the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalized word/expression

The investigating officer CONCEALED his identity.
  • A Changed
  • B Disclosed
  • C Falsified
  • D Hid
  • E Recognized
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Question 19:
Choose from the options lettered A-E the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalized word/expression

The patient's condition WORSENS by the day.
  • A Declines
  • B Decreases
  • C Dwindles
  • D Improves
  • E Increases
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Question 20:
TChoose from the options lettered A-E the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalized word/expression

he street was DESERTED after the robbery incident.
  • A Abandoned
  • B Crowded
  • C Empty
  • D Occupied
  • E Vacant
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