NECO English Objective and Theory Questions for 2024 are now available, and it's natural to feel apprehensive about them. However, understanding that these questions are manageable can alleviate your worries. Let's delve into some insights to help you prepare effectively.
About NECO:
NECO, established in April 1999, addresses the need for a national examination body in Nigeria. It conducts examinations such as the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the General Certificate in Education in June/July and December/January, respectively. NECO aims to provide credible examination results trusted worldwide.
Key Points:
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Understanding the Exam Format:
- NECO English exam comprises objective, theory, oral, letter writing, and essay sections.
- Objective questions require precise answers based on comprehension and language skills.
- Theory questions demand critical thinking and in-depth understanding of literary concepts.
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Strategic Approach to Objective Questions:
- Carefully read each question and all options before selecting the answer.
- Pay attention to keywords and context clues within the question and passage.
- Eliminate obviously incorrect options to narrow down choices.
- Manage your time effectively to ensure you can attempt all questions.
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Tackling Theory Questions:
- Read each question thoroughly to grasp the requirements.
- Plan your responses before writing to ensure coherence and clarity.
- Provide relevant examples and evidence to support your arguments.
- Maintain a clear structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
NECO English Questions
ENGLISH TEST-OF-ORALS ANSWERS
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ENGLISH OBJECTIVE ANSWERS
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ENGLISH THEORY ANSWERS
5a) Because he believes that the only way to control drugs is to regulate the sale of them.
5b) The five-week prison term made Scott suspend drugs for a period
5ci) He had been without the drug for several weeks, and thus, his body could not take his normal dose
5cii) His final shot contained an impurity–urine acetyl codeine
5di) By legalizing the Supply of the drugs
5dii) By regulating the supply of the drug
5ei)Adjectival clause
5eii) It tells you more about Scott Douglas’ Father
5f)Because a government minister’s son or a member of the royal family has not died of drug abuse
5g)Because the world is a very painful place and drugs take off the reality
5f)
i)Staunch–firm
ii)Firmly–strongly
iii)Inquiry–research
iv)Concedes – admit
v)Associates – partners
6a)By words and example, parents could teach their children to form good health habits, resulting in better health
6b)By concentrating on eating good food rather than modern processed food
6c)By maintaining one’s weight by not overeating
6d)By reducing eating of refined food which has been stripped of much of their nutritional value
6e)By drinking plenty of water and other unsweetened liquid every day
ENGLISH LETTER WRITING ANSWERS
3)write a story that best illustrates the saying: A leopard cannot change its spots
3) The leopard is identified and has exclusivity only because of its spots. Similarly, we cannot change the basic characteristics that one is endowed with.
It may seem to disappear from time to time, but will soon resurface. This can be explained by the following story from Panchatantra.
Once there was a jackal that went to a village in search of food and accidentally fell into a tub containing blue colored dye.
The jackal looked pretty strange since it was blue and all the animals in the forest ran away in fright. The animals in the forest called for a meeting to discuss strange-looking animals–not realizing that it was only the Jackal.
They unanimously decided to keep away from the blue creature.
The cunning jackal decided to take advantage of the situation and declared that he was sent to earth by God to rule over as the King of the forest and asked all the animals to obey him.
The frightened animals agreed immediately. The jackal was scared that his fellow jackals might find out his true identity and banished all of them from the kingdom.
The poor jackals had nowhere to go and were very upset. They guessed that the strange blue creature was indeed a jackal and wanted to teach him a lesson for treating his fellow beings so badly.
They came up with a plan. The oldest and wisest of them said. “Let us all howl collectively. If he is a jackal, then he cannot resist his innate nature, and he, too, will start howling.”
All these jackals waited for an opportunity to reveal the natural characteristics of the Blue Jackal to other animals in the forest. As waited, the opportunity came for their help.
So one day, when the Blue Jackal was presiding over his court, all the banished jackals started howling together. The Blue Jackal forgot for a moment that it was THE King and responded immediately.
When the other animals realized that they had been cheated by the cunning jackal, they pounced on him and chased him away.
However, the jackal tried to cheat other animals in the forest. The fact it was nothing but a jackal came to light for the simple reason that the jackal could not conceal its natural tendency.
The leopard cannot change his spots.
ENGLISH ESSAY QUESTIONS
SECTION A: 50 Marks Answer 1 Only [Please Answer Correctly]
1) the literary and debating society of your school is organizing a debate on the topic: poverty, and not corruption is the bane of our society. Write your arguments for or against the motion.
2)write an article suitable for publication in a national newspaper on the danger posed by the use of commercial motorcycles in our cities and suggest ways of curbing them
3)write a story that best illustrates the saying: A leopard cannot change its spots
4)write a letter to the honorable minister of agriculture on ways of bossing agriculture in your country
Conclusion:
Preparing for the NECO English exam requires a strategic approach and familiarity with the exam format. By practicing past questions and understanding key concepts, you can boost your confidence and excel in the exam. Remember, with the right preparation and mindset, you can overcome any exam challenge. Best of luck!
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