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English (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Neco English (Use of English) Questions

Question 201:
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that contains the sound segment represented by the given phonetic symbol

/S/
  • A Chalet
  • B Chronic
  • C Church
  • D Source
  • E Starch
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Question 202:
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is nearest in meaning to the word in italics

His performance was adequate for promotion to the next class but not good enough for a scholarship.
  • A Acceptable
  • B Excellent
  • C Not satisfactory
  • D Stormily
  • E Heavily
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Question 203:
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is nearest in meaning to the word in italics

What made his erstwhile friends turn against him is still not clear to anybody.
  • A Cheerful
  • B Former
  • C Intimate
  • D Several
  • E Supportive
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Question 204:
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined Letter(s).

wing
  • A Sin
  • B Thin
  • C Thine
  • D Tongue
  • E Win
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Question 205:
Choose from the options lettered A - E the interpretation you consider most appropriate for each expression

The continuous hike in the prices of petroleum products makes many people live from hand to mouth, This means they
  • A Are comfortable
  • B Cannot make ends meet
  • C Eat a great deal
  • D Eat well but have no left-over
  • E Eat with their fingers
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