NECO BECE PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION 2019

Question 1:
Health education is defined as the process of teaching and learning which has direct focus on ___________.

A. changing individual behaviour in mental health
B. developing the social value of an individual
C. having knowledge on environmental sanitation
D. improvement of physical, mental and social wellbeing
E. improving family health

Answer: D (improvement of physical, mental and social wellbeing)

Health education aims at improving overall physical, mental, and social wellbeing.

Question 2:
The ancient Olympic games originated from ___________.

A. Athens
B. Britain
C. Germany
D. Greece
E. Rome

Answer: D (Greece)

The ancient Olympic Games originated in Olympia, Greece.

Question 3:
Where was the 2016 National Youth Games held?

A. Abuja
B. Calabar
C. Ibadan
D. Ilorin
E. Lagos

Answer: B (Calabar)

The 2016 National Youth Games were held in Calabar, Cross River State.

Question 4:
The Olympic games holds every ___________ years.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
E. 6

Answer: C (4)

The Olympic Games are held every four years.

Question 5:
Which of the following is an indoor recreational activity?

A. Camping
B. Canoeing
C. Horse riding
D. Mountaineering
E. Table tennis

Answer: E (Table tennis)

Table tennis is typically played indoors as a recreational activity.

Question 6:
The following activities involve non-locomotor movement except ___________.

A. bending
B. flexing
C. pushing
D. running
E. swinging

Answer: D (running)

Running is a locomotor movement, while the others are non-locomotor movements performed on the spot.

Question 7:
The most essential physical fitness component for long distance race is ___________.

A. agility
B. coordination
C. endurance
D. flexibility
E. speed

Answer: C (endurance)

Endurance is required to sustain prolonged activity in long-distance races.

Question 8:
Which of the following gymnastic activities can be performed without an apparatus?

A. Astride vault
B. Backward roll
C. Hanging bat
D. Rope walking
E. Through vault

Answer: B (Backward roll)

A backward roll is a floor exercise that does not require any apparatus.

Question 9:
The following are duties of an umpire in Table Tennis except ___________.

A. announcing the scores
B. making final decision
C. picking balls
D. taking charge of the game
E. watching for good service

Answer: C (picking balls)

Picking balls is not the umpire’s duty; it is usually done by ball boys or assistants.

Question 10:
The game of football is played in two halves of ___________ minutes each.

A. 30
B. 45
C. 55
D. 60
E. 90

Answer: B (45)

A standard football match is played in two halves of 45 minutes each.

Question 11:
The acronym AIDS in Health Education means ___________.

A. Active Individual Deficiency System
B. Active Immoral Development System
C. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
D. Acquired Immune Diseases Syndrome
E. Affected Individual Deficiency Syndrome

Answer: C (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease that weakens the immune system.

Question 12:
Which of the following items is not used in cleaning the teeth?

A. Common salt
B. Detergent
C. Tooth brush
D. Tooth paste
E. Tooth powder

Answer: B (Detergent)

Detergent is not used for cleaning teeth; it is used for washing clothes or dishes.

Question 13:
The displacement of a bone at a joint is referred to as ___________.

A. dislocation
B. fracture
C. sprain
D. strain
E. wound

Answer: A (dislocation)

Dislocation occurs when a bone is displaced from its normal position at a joint.

Question 14:
Which of the following is referred to as traditional dance?

A. Gospel
B. Jazz
C. Juju
D. Pop
E. Reggae

Answer: C (Juju)

Juju music and dance are traditional African cultural expressions.

Question 15:
What is the distance between the take-off board and the jumping pit in long jump event?

A. 1.0m
B. 1.5m
C. 2.0m
D. 2.5m
E. 3.0m

Answer: B (1.5m)

The standard distance between the take-off board and the landing pit is about 1.5 meters.

Question 16:
The game of hockey is played by two teams of ___________ players each.

A. 09
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
E. 13

Answer: C (11)

Each hockey team consists of 11 players on the field.

Question 17:
The use of yellow card by the referee during a football match signifies ___________.

A. expulsion
B. half time
C. infringement
D. substitution
E. warning

Answer: E (warning)

A yellow card is used to caution or warn a player for misconduct.

Question 18:
Which of the following prepares one for other sports?

A. Dancing
B. Jogging
C. Running
D. Singing
E. Sleeping

Answer: C (Running)

Running is a fundamental activity that helps prepare the body for other sports.

Question 19:
An athlete who beats the gun at the starting point in a race is ___________.

A. asked to change lane
B. disqualified from the race
C. suspended from starting the race
D. warned before the next event
E. warned before the next start

Answer: B (disqualified from the race)

Beating the gun (false start) leads to disqualification under standard rules.

Question 20:
A spotter is needed during gymnastic activities in order to ___________.

A. ensure the safety of equipment
B. facilitate the mastery of complex skill
C. follow specific progression during performance
D. prevent violence
E. provide glucose during performance

Answer: A (ensure the safety of equipment)

A spotter primarily ensures safety by preventing injuries and supporting the gymnast and equipment use.

Question 21:
The standard measurement of a hockey pitch is ___________ metres.

A. 19.44 by 22.90
B. 20.09 by 14.00
C. 22.09 by 08.66
D. 54.86 by 36.04
E. 91.44 by 54.86

Answer: E (91.44 by 54.86)

A standard hockey pitch measures approximately 91.44m by 54.86m.

Question 22:
How many times will the competitors in steeple chase go round the track in a competition?

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
E. 9

Answer: D (8)

A standard 3000m steeplechase involves about 7.5 to 8 laps of a 400m track.

Question 23:
The hop step and jump is associated with ___________.

A. Hammer
B. High jump
C. Javelin
D. Long jump
E. Triple jump

Answer: E (Triple jump)

The hop, step, and jump phases are the three stages of the triple jump event.

Question 24:
Swimming competitions usually take place in the ___________.

A. court
B. field
C. pavilion
D. pitch
E. pool

Answer: E (pool)

Swimming competitions are held in a swimming pool.

Question 25:
Scurvy is a deficiency of vitamin ___________.

A. A
B. C
C. D
D. E
E. K

Answer: B (C)

Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C.

Question 26:
Which of the following recreational activities is best for an elderly person?

A. Camping
B. Cycling
C. Running
D. Swimming
E. Walking

Answer: E (Walking)

Walking is a low-impact exercise suitable for elderly individuals to maintain fitness safely.

Question 27:
Gymnastic activities are grouped into ___________.

A. sporting and games
B. swimming and tumbling
C. tumbling and running
D. tumbling and stunts
E. tumbling and vaults

Answer: D (tumbling and stunts)

Gymnastics activities are generally grouped into tumbling and stunts.

Question 28:
The forceful twisting of the joint that results in an injury is called ___________.

A. bruise
B. dislocation
C. fracture
D. sprain
E. strain

Answer: D (sprain)

A sprain occurs when ligaments around a joint are overstretched or torn due to twisting.

Question 29:
Which of the following is a major injury?

A. abrasion
B. fracture
C. laceration
D. sprain
E. strain

Answer: B (fracture)

A fracture is a major injury involving a break in a bone.

Question 30:
Bleeding under the skin from an injury which may not tear the skin is referred to as ___________.

A. bruise
B. burn
C. cut
D. fracture
E. shock

Answer: A (bruise)

A bruise occurs when blood vessels break under the skin without an open wound.

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NECO BECE PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION 2018

Question 1:
Which of these Ancient Nations was known for building great gymnasia?

A. Athens
B. Germany
C. Rome
D. Sparta
E. Sweden

Answer: A (Athens)

Ancient Athens was well known for developing gymnasia used for physical training and education.

Question 2:
The branch of education concerned with teaching, practice and the utilization of skills and attitude in play activities is described as ___________ education.

A. basic
B. Civic
C. computer
D. history
E. physical

Answer: E (physical)

Physical education focuses on teaching skills, attitudes, and participation in physical and play activities.

Question 3:
The objectives of the Nigerian School Sports Federation includes the following except ___________.

A. developing the spirit of co-operation among the youths
B. identifying talented youths for future national competition.
C. organizing sports competitions among post primary school.
D. promoting hooliganism among youths.
E. promoting physical fitness among students and youths.

Answer: D (promoting hooliganism among youths)

The federation promotes unity, fitness, and talent development, not hooliganism.

Question 4:
In Table Tennis, players change service after every ___________ points.

A. two
B. three
C. four
D. five
E. six

Answer: A (two)

In standard table tennis rules, service changes after every two points.

Question 5:
Which of the following components describes the ability of the body to work against resistance?

A. Coordination
B. Endurance
C. Flexibility
D. Power
E. Strength

Answer: E (Strength)

Strength refers to the ability of muscles to exert force against resistance.

Question 6:
The ability of an individual to perform his daily task without undue fatigue is referred to as ___________.

A. endurance
B. energy
C. fitness
D. power
E. strength

Answer: C (fitness)

Physical fitness is the ability to carry out daily activities without excessive fatigue.

Question 7:
The ability of an individual to do work is called ___________.

A. energy
B. fitness
C. flexibility
D. power
E. speed

Answer: A (energy)

Energy is the capacity to perform work.

Question 8:
The ability of the body to produce antibodies that combat toxins from germs is called ___________.

A. endurance
B. immunity
C. resistance
D. survival
E. sustenance

Answer: B (immunity)

Immunity is the body’s ability to resist and fight infections using antibodies.

Question 9:
The following are manipulative movements except ___________.

A. bouncing
B. heading
C. kicking
D. rocking
E. throwing

Answer: D (rocking)

Rocking is not a manipulative movement, while the others involve handling or controlling objects.

Question 10:
Activities that involve the movement of the entire body from one point to another are called ___________.

A. leisure time
B. locomotor movement
C. non locomotor movement
D. physical fitness
E. recreation

Answer: B (locomotor movement)

Locomotor movements involve moving the body from one place to another.

Question 11:
Which of the following is a major injury?

A. Abrasion
B. Fracture
C. Laceration
D. Sprain
E. Strain

Answer: B (Fracture)

A fracture is a major injury involving a break in the bone.

Question 12:
Which of the following injuries will a First Aider require the use of splints?

A. Bruises
B. Dislocation
C. Fracture
D. Muscles pull
E. Strain

Answer: C (Fracture)

Splints are used to immobilize and support fractured bones.

Question 13:
Which of the following is not a type of fracture?

A. Compound
B. Green stick
C. Immovable
D. Multiple
E. Simple

Answer: C (Immovable)

Immovable is not a type of fracture; the others are recognized fracture types.

Question 14:
A position with the back on mat, with the arms extended, push off the hands on the mat and quickly move the hands up over the shoulder with the palm facing upwards describes ___________.

A. backward roll
B. cart wheel
C. hand stand
D. head stand
E. forward roll

Answer: A (backward roll)

A backward roll involves rolling backward over the shoulders from a supine position.

Question 15:
Which of the following is not the value of dance in the society?

A. Communication
B. Entertainment
C. Fitness
D. Promotion
E. Recreation

Answer: D (Promotion)

Dance contributes to communication, entertainment, fitness, and recreation, but “promotion” is not a direct value.

Question 16:
The following are skills in volleyball except ___________.

A. blocking
B. digging
C. service
D. shooting
E. spiking

Answer: D (shooting)

Shooting is not a volleyball skill; the others are basic volleyball techniques.

Question 17:
Which of the following is not a recreational activity?

A. Canoeing
B. Cycling
C. Hiking
D. Swimming
E. Washing

Answer: E (Washing)

Washing is a domestic chore, not a recreational activity.

Question 18:
In tennis game, if the receiving player has a point and his opponent has three points, the scores are counted as ___________.

A. 30 : 10
B. 30 : 15
C. 30 : 20
D. 40 : 15
E. 40 : 30

Answer: E (40 : 30)

Tennis scoring translates 1 point = 15, 2 = 30, 3 = 40; hence 1–3 becomes 40 : 30.

Question 19:
How do we restart the game of hockey after an obstruction?

A. Bully
B. Drop ball
C. Flick
D. Jump ball
E. Push

Answer: A (Bully)

A bully is used in hockey to restart play after an obstruction.

Question 20:
The game of handball is started with a ___________.

A. jump ball
B. kick off
C. pass ball
D. throw in
E. throw on

Answer: A (jump ball)

Handball matches typically begin with a jump ball to start play.

Question 21:
Suffocation in water is caused by ___________.

A. camping
B. choking
C. drowning
D. suffering
E. swimming

Answer: C (drowning)

Suffocation in water occurs due to drowning, when breathing is prevented underwater.

Question 22:
The following are health implications of human trafficking except ___________.

A. death
B. depression
C. infections
D. loss of memory
E. unplanned pregnancy

Answer: D (loss of memory)

Loss of memory is not commonly listed as a direct health implication of human trafficking compared to physical and psychological effects.

Question 23:
Which of the following physical fitness activities enhances free flow of blood in the body?

A. Agility
B. Balance
C. Exercise
D. Flexibility
E. Strength

Answer: C (Exercise)

Regular exercise improves blood circulation throughout the body.

Question 24:
The aims and objectives of recreation include the following except to ___________.

A. acquire wealth
B. correct postural defect
C. develop skills
D. help relax after work
E. provide fun and development

Answer: A (acquire wealth)

Recreation is not primarily for acquiring wealth but for relaxation, enjoyment, and skill development.

Question 25:
Which of the following group of sport professionals write and analyze sports and games?

A. Coaches
B. Health instructors
C. Sport administrators
D. Sport journalists
E. Sport psychologists

Answer: D (Sport journalists)

Sport journalists write reports and analyze sports events and games for media and publications.

Question 26:
The hitch kick is a style of jumping in ___________.

A. high jump
B. long jump
C. pole vault
D. triple jump
E. wrestle jump

Answer: B (long jump)

The hitch-kick is a technique used in the long jump to maintain balance and maximize distance in the air.

Question 27:
The diagram represents ___________ pitch.

A. discus
B. high jump
C. javelin
D. long jump
E. triple jump

Answer: D (long jump)

The layout described with runway, take-off board, and landing area corresponds to a long jump pit.

Question 28:
The area marked A is the ___________.

A. flight area
B. landing pitch
C. runway
D. take off area
E. the sector

Answer: C (runway)

In a long jump layout, the runway is the approach area used before take-off.

Question 29:
The area marked B is the ___________.

A. fault area
B. landing board
C. no step area
D. somersaulting board
E. take offboard

Answer: E (take offboard)

The take-off board is where the athlete jumps from in the long jump event.

Question 30:
The area marked C is the ___________.

A. finishing area
B. landing area
C. no go area
D. runway
E. take off

Answer: B (landing area)

The landing area is where the athlete lands after the jump in a long jump event.

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NECO BECE COMPUTER STUDIES 2019

Question 1:
A computer worm is different from a computer virus because it ______

A. corrupts computer files
B. does not attach itself to an existing program
C. does not prevent unauthorised access to computer
D. does not reduce memory or disk space
E. replicates itself

Answer: B (does not attach itself to an existing program)

A computer worm is a standalone malware that spreads independently, unlike a virus which must attach to a host program.

Question 2:
Which of the following scientists did not contribute to the development of computer?

A. Augusta Ada
B. Charles Babbage
C. Gottfried Leibniz
D. Joseph Jacquard
E. Max Weber

Answer: E (Max Weber)

Max Weber was a sociologist and did not contribute to the development of computers, unlike the others listed.

Question 3:
When was “Internet Explorer” invented?

A. 1904
B. 1970
C. 1985
D. 1995
E. 2000

Answer: D (1995)

Internet Explorer was first released by Microsoft in 1995.

Question 4:
A computer memory is said to be ‘volatile’ when the information stored in it is ______ when there is a power failure.

A. copied
B. edited
C. lost
D. regained
E. saved

Answer: C (lost)

Volatile memory loses its stored data when power is interrupted.

Question 5:
The keyboard button that erases characters to the right is ______ key.

A. backspace
B. delete
C. escape
D. shift
E. tab

Answer: B (delete)

The delete key removes characters to the right of the cursor, while backspace removes characters to the left.

Question 6:
In Microsoft Windows, the graphical pattern used as a desktop background is called ______

A. animation
B. icons
C. menu bar
D. picture
E. wallpaper

Answer: E (wallpaper)

The desktop background image in Windows is commonly referred to as wallpaper.

Question 7:
Which of the following is not an ICT gadget?

A. Computer
B. Phone
C. Radio
D. Television
E. Xylophone

Answer: E (Xylophone)

A xylophone is a musical instrument, not an information and communication technology device.

Question 8:
A ______ is an example of a storage medium that uses sequential method of file organization.

A. compact disc
B. floppy disk
C. hard disk
D. magnetic strip
E. video cassette

Answer: E (video cassette)

Video cassettes store data sequentially, meaning information is accessed in order.

Question 9:
Microsoft Word is not suitable for ______

A. creating assignments and articles
B. creating resumes
C. creating worldwide web pages
D. formatting documents
E. preparing payrolls

Answer: E (preparing payrolls)

Payroll tasks are better handled with spreadsheet or accounting software, not Microsoft Word.

Question 10:
The following are examples of Microsoft application softwares except ______

A. Access
B. Excel
C. Outlook
D. Paint
E. Word

Answer: D (Paint)

Paint is a basic graphics program and not part of the core Microsoft Office application suite.

Question 11:
The most important attribute of a system analyst is his/her ______

A. ability to design hardware
B. marketing strategy
C. programming skills
D. technical management skills
E. writing skills

Answer: D (technical management skills)

A system analyst must effectively manage technical processes and coordinate between users and developers.

Question 12:
A computer systems’ motherboard is enclosed in its ______

A. keyboard
B. monitor
C. mouse
D. speaker
E. system unit

Answer: E (system unit)

The motherboard is housed inside the system unit, which contains the main components of a computer.

Question 13:
A computer network that uses internet protocol technology to share an organization's information within that organization is called ______

A. ethernet
B. homeplug
C. intercom
D. intranet
E. workgroup

Answer: D (intranet)

An intranet is a private network that uses internet protocols to securely share information within an organization.

Question 14:
The ______ key on an enhanced keyboard is not labelled.

A. Caps Lock
B. Esc
C. Function
D. Shift
E. Space Bar

Answer: C (Function)

The function (Fn) key on many keyboards is often not labelled clearly like other keys.

Question 15:
Which of the following operating systems is based on the use of disk drives?

A. DOS
B. Linux
C. UNIX
D. Windows
E. Xenix

Answer: A (DOS)

DOS (Disk Operating System) is specifically designed to operate using disk drives.

Question 16:
The invention of Point of Sale is an application of ICT in ______ sector.

A. agricultural
B. commercial
C. educational
D. health
E. political

Answer: B (commercial)

Point of Sale (POS) systems are used in businesses for sales transactions, making them part of the commercial sector.

Question 17:
An example of a floating point quantity number is ______

A. 0
B. -10
C. -18
D. 0.4E7
E. 40000

Answer: D (0.4E7)

Floating point numbers are expressed in scientific notation, such as 0.4E7.

Question 18:
A digital file is a collection of data that cannot be stored in a ______

A. cabinet drawer
B. flash drive
C. floppy disc
D. hard disk

Answer: A (cabinet drawer)

Digital files require electronic storage devices, not physical storage like a cabinet drawer.

Question 19:
Which of these is not a social media platform?

A. Facebook
B. Instagram
C. Google
D. Snapchat
E. Whatsapp

Answer: C (Google)

Google is primarily a search engine and technology company, not a social media platform.

Question 20:
A folder in which related records are kept in a computer is called ______

A. archive
B. database
C. document
D. field
E. file

Answer: E (file)

A file is a collection of related data or records stored together in a computer system.

Question 21:
An electronic device that sends and retrieves printed messages over a telephone line is called ______

A. fax machine
B. intercom
C. printer
D. photocopy machine
E. scanner

Answer: A (fax machine)

A fax machine transmits printed documents electronically over telephone lines.

Question 22:
Based on size, ______ computer is the least.

A. macro
B. mainframe
C. micro
D. mini
E. super

Answer: C (micro)

Microcomputers are the smallest in size compared to mainframe, mini, and supercomputers.

Question 23:
Which of the following is not a feature of a web browser?

A. Address bar
B. Back button
C. Search bar
D. Send button
E. Tools tab

Answer: D (Send button)

A send button is typically associated with email or messaging apps, not web browsers.

Question 24:
The ‘CLS’ statement in BASIC programming is used for ______

A. clearing the screen
B. conditional branching
C. conditioning logical statements
D. displaying data on the screen
E. inputting data

Answer: A (clearing the screen)

The CLS command clears all text from the screen in BASIC programming.

Question 25:
PowerPoint application package is mostly useful when ______

A. creating company logos and greeting cards
B. creating slides, speaker notes on audience handout
C. preparing database
D. preparing legal copies, letters and memos
E. preparing student results sheets and budgets

Answer: B (creating slides, speaker notes on audience handout)

Microsoft PowerPoint is designed for creating presentations with slides and speaker notes.

Question 26:
The Binary Number System uses how many digits?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
E. 8

Answer: A (2)

The binary number system uses only two digits: 0 and 1.

Question 27:
The combination of the Ctrl key and ______ on a computer keyboard will redo an action in Microsoft Word environment.

A. A
B. C
C. V
D. Y
E. Z

Answer: D (Y)

Ctrl + Y is the shortcut used to redo an action in Microsoft Word.

Question 28:
Which of the following cannot be used as a primary key?

A. Date of birth
B. Department number
C. Receipt number
D. Registration number
E. Subject code

Answer: A (Date of birth)

A primary key must be unique, and date of birth may not uniquely identify individuals.

Question 29:
A piece of computer hardware or software that access services provided by a server is called a ______

A. client
B. customer
C. device
D. receiver
E. token

Answer: A (client)

A client is a device or software that requests and uses services from a server.

Question 30:
The diagram below is a ______ network topology. (The diagram shows multiple workstations connected to a single central cable line)

A. bus
B. linear
C. ring
D. star
E. tree

Answer: A (bus)

A bus topology consists of multiple devices connected to a single central cable.

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Common Entrance NVE 2019

 

2019 NATIONAL VALUES EDUCATION

1.      Which of the following disasters could be man-made?  A. Earthquake   B. Erosion  C. Hurricane  D, Thunderstorm  E. Volcanic eruption

2.      Obedience to law and order will make a nation  A. Dangerous  B. Disorganized   C. Peaceful   D. Unstable  E. Weak

3.      National unity can be threatened by  A. Establishment of unity schools  B. Inter-tribal marriages   C. National festivals  D. NYSC scheme  E. Religious intolerance

4.      Which of the following is not social value?  A. Contentment B. Faithfulness   C. Fruitfulness   D. Justice   E. Loyalty

5.      The head of the local government council in Nigeria is referred to as the   A. Chairman   B. Clerk   C. Governor   D. President   E. Speaker

6.      A document used to identify an electorate during election is   A. Driver's license   B. International passport   C. National identify card   D. Permanent voter's card   E. School identity card

7.      Which of the following sources of water is man-made?  A. Ocean   B. Rain  C. River  D. Spring   E. Well

8.      Poverty in the society can be reduced through   A. Demonstration  B. Importation of goods   C. Migration to cities    D. Political thuggery  E. Youth empowerment

9.      The first tier of government in Nigeria is the ____ government   A. Federal  B. Local   C. Regional   D. State   E. Zonal

10.  The first agent of socialization is the  A. Church   B. Family  C, Market   D. Mosque   E. School

11.  Community members perform the following functions except  A. Contributing toward economic development   B. Encouraging political thuggery   C. Maintaining peace and order   D. Protecting lives and properties  E. Socializing members

12.  Which of the following is regarded as negative behavior? A. Discipline  B. Hard work  C. Honesty  D. Punctuality   E. Truancy

13.  A group of people living in the same place, having common characteristics defines a   A. Community   B. Market  C. Park  D. Port   E. Shrine

14.  The official voting age in Nigeria is  A. 14   B. 15   C. 16   D. 18   E. 21

15.  The duties of a good citizen include the following except  A. Obedience to law   B. Payment of taxes  C. Promotion of' cultism   D. Reporting crimes to law officers   E. Voting during election

16.  A home that consists of a father, mother and their children is ____ family. A. Compound   B. Extended   C. Nuclear   D. Polyandry   E. Polygamous

17.  The legal separation between a husband and his wife is ___ A. Abscondment  B. Betrayal   C. Desertion   D. Disengagement   E. Divorce

18.  Which of the following should be encouraged in our society?  A. Corruption   B. Honesty  C. Kidnapping  D. Poverty   E. Thuggery.

19.  Taking of medicine and other substances without doctor's Prescription is termed drug __ A. Abuse  B. Addiction  C. Pushing   D. Selling  E. Trafficking

20.  Which of the following is a way of preventing, drug abuse in schools?   A. Enlightenment campaign  B. Improper counseling   C. involvement in cult activities   D. Keeping bad peer group  E. Poor upbringing

 

Common Entrance English 2019

 

2020 ENGLISH STUDIES (NCEE) Time allowed: 60 minutes

SECTION A COMPREHENSION

 

Read the passage below carefully and answer questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate of the options lettered A-E (NoS. 1-10).

 

PASSAGE 1

Have you ever belched after a meal? How did you feel after belching? Although some people consider belching a bad habit, there are many health benefits that result from it.

Belching helps the food we cat to digest better and faster. Children normally feel uncomfortable and restless when they eat without belching. Belching relieves them of the discomfort. Belching, after taking aerated drinks like beverages, helps us to pass out the gas content in them. Beverages contain acid, which is capable of making us heavy and develop a bloated belly. Belching also helps us to pass out carbon dioxide from our body. This helps in preventing bloated stomach and chest pain.

 

If we fail to belch after a meal, we should expect a fart from the other end. But if these two things fail to happen, there is a problem somewhere; we should try and see a doctor.

 

1.      The most suitable tile for this passage could be   A. how to belch  B. The bloated Stomach    C. The effect of Bloated Stomach    D. The Importance of Belching   E. The Process of Belching

2.      Belching helps our body system to release   A. Acid    B. Carbon dioxide   C. Food    C. Gas   E. Liquid

3.      One of these is an effect of not belching in children  A. Bad Habit   B. Comfortability    C. Farting   D. Quick digestion   E. Restlessness 

4.      Which of the following words can replace ‘benefits’ as used in the passage?   A. Advantages   B. Changes  C. Damages   D. Risks    E. Services 

5.      To prevent a bloated stomach, one should always   A. Avoid aerated drinks   B. Avoid having chest pain   C. Eat food that can digest better and faster    D. Resist belching and farting often   E. see a doctor

 

Passage II

A rich man hired two men to clear a piece of farmland for him. He charged the labourers to do a thorough work for him and they assured him of a good job. When the men finished the job, the rich man went to inspect it. He discovered that one person did a very clean job while the other did a bad job.

The rich man decided not to ask the men to know who did the work well and gave them two separate plots of land to clear for him. This time one labourer to a plot of land. He told them that he would pay them for everything on completion of the second job.

The bad labourer went to the site to clear it but he did not cut down the plants and shrubs to the roots. His second attempt at clearing the plot of land was worse than the firstt. The diligent labourer, on the other hand, took his time and cut the plants to the very roots, overturning all the dried leaves beneath the plants. At a spot, his cutlass hit something wrapped in a polythene bag. When he examined it, he realized that it was a parcel hidden by somebody in the bush. He picked it and after the day’s job, he reported his discovering to the land owner.

Without uttering a word, the rich man went to inspect the work done. When he came back, he called the two labourers and asked the one who found the parcel to open it. The parcel contained an amount that was double of what the rich man had promised to pay him for his work. The rich man congratulated him and asked him to take everything as his reward for dedicated service rendered.

 

6.      The rich man recruited the labourers to  A. clear a piece of farmland    B. cut plants   C. Grow plants and shrubs   D. Inspect a plot of land   E. render dedicated service

7.      The labourers were instructed to   A. Assist each other   B. complete the work   C. Do a very good work   D. Look for a parcel     E. Overturn all the dried leaves

8.      Which of these statements is true according to the passage?   A. The diligent labourer was rewarded double fold    B. The labourer who found the parcel did not report to the rich man    C. the two labourer did a good job   D. A parcel was not found   E. The rich man hired three labourers  

9.      We can conclude from the story that the parcel was hidden by  A. A passer-by    B. An unknown person   C. Some labourers  D. The diligent worker   E. the land owner

10.  The rich man gave the labourers separate plots of ad to work on in order to   A. Discourage team work   B. Double the amount of money he promised to give them   C. Find the hidden parcel    D. Identify the diligent labourer and reward him   E. Make the inspection of the work easier

 

SECTION B: LEXIS

Choose from the options lettered A-E the one that is nearest in meaning to the underline word (Nos. 11-15).

 

11.  Ade lives with his parents in the rural area.   A. City   B. Metropolis  C. Region   D. Town   E. Village

12.  The boy's motive for killing the goat is wrong.  A. Desire  B. Excuse   C. Interest  D. Reason   E. Action

13.  I am anxious to see my result.   A. Afraid  B. Eager  C. Glad  D. Hopeful   E. Willing

14.  The government has decided to make History a mandatory subject at all levels of education. A. Compulsory  B. Major  C. Minor   D. Preferred   E. Voluntary

15.  Balkis was legally married to Sule. A. Accidentally   B. Forcefully   C. Happily   D. Lawfully   E. Reluctantly

 

Choose from the options lettered A-E the one that is mostly nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word/expression (Nos. 16-20)

 

16.  Tolu pleaded with her friend to accompany her to the party.  A. Commanded  B. Compelled  C. Convinced  D. Induced   E. Persuaded

17.  The head boy was rewarded for his punctuality.  A. Dishonesty  B. Indolence  C. Lateness  D. Pride  E. Rudeness

18.  The investigating officer concealed his identity.   A. Changed   B. Disclosed   C. Falsified  D. Hid  E. Recognized

19.  The patient's condition worsens by the day.   A. Declines   B. Decreases   C. Dwindles   D. Improves   E. Increases

20.  The street was deserted after the robbery incident.  A. Abandoned   B. Crowded  C. Empty   D. Occupied   E. Vacant

 

SECTION C: STRUCTURE

Complete each of the following statements with the most appropriate of the options lettered A-E (Nos. 21-40)

 

21.  That is the man __ killed the snake   A. Which   B. Who   C. Who's  D. Whom  E. Whose

22.  The dog ran ___ the road.  A. Across   B. Beside   C. Between   D. Over    E. Through 

23.  He ___ volleyball every Saturday    A. Play  B. Played   C. Is playing  D. Plays  E. Has played

24.  It ___  raining all day. A. had been   B. Had being  C. Has been   D. Have been    E. Have being

25.  I received a present ___ Juliet  A. About  B. By   C. From  D. Of   E. Over

26.  By the time she got home, her baby ____ slept for about three hours.  A. Had  B. Has  C. Have  D. Will have  E. Would have

27.  Sharon ____  to school twice a week.  A. Always walk  B. Is walking  C. Walk  D. Walked  E. Walks

28.  My cousin ___ some apple from the supermarket yesterday. A. Bought   B. Buy   C. Buys   D. Will buy  E. Would have bought

29.  The boy fell and injured  A. Himself   B. Hisself   C. Itself   D. Oneself   E. Yourself

30.  Active Voice: Her father loves her. Passive Voice: She ___ loved by her father.   A. Will be   B. Is  C. Was  D. Should be   E. Has been

31.  Throw the ___ in the waste bin  A. Gabage   B. Gabbage   C. Garbage   D. Garbige  E. Gerbage

32.  Yusufs brother is a  A. Hyphocrate  B. Hyphocrete  C. Hypocrate  D. Hypocrite   E. Hyporcrate

33.  You can do it, ___ you?  A. Aren't  B. Can  C. Can't  D. Should  E. Won't

34.  Olu worked hard ____ failed the examination.  A. And   B. But  C. Hence  D. Then  E. Though

35.  My mother flogged ___ because I went home late.  A. He  B. Her   C. Him   D. I   E. Me

36.  He screamed and the child woke up   A. Angrily   B. Gracefully   C. Slowly  D. Suddenly   E. Timidly

37.  Frank is the ___ man in his village   A. More poorer   B. Most poorest  C. Poor  D. Poorer   E. Poorest

38.  He has gone to church, ___ he?  A. Didn't  B. Has  C. Hasn't  D. Hadn't  E. Haven't

39.  The suffix can be added to 'enjoy" to form a new word.   A. -able    B. -al   C. -ful   D. -ly  E. -sm

40.  The prefix ___can be added to the word complete" to form a new word  A. En-   B. li-   C. Im-   D. In-  E. Un-