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NCEE Verbal Reasoning for Common Entrance Exam.

NCEE Verbal Reasoning for Common Entrance Exam.

Published on Jul 21, 2025 • Education

Introduction: Prepare to Succeed in Your Entrance Exam

Hi, welcome to this special tutorial.
My name is David and this is AllCBTs. In this lesson, we’ve compiled some of the most commonly asked verbal reasoning questions from past Common Entrance Examinations across countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and more.

This tutorial is ideal for:

  • Basic 3 to 6 pupils
  • Students preparing for NCEE (Nigeria) or similar national assessments
  • Parents and teachers seeking reliable verbal aptitude practice

You can watch the full class in the video below:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNnC7mVvQbM&t=179s

Question 1 (Year: 2010)

Instruction: Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to eager.

Options:

  • A. Lazy
  • B. Hungry
  • C. Anxious
  • D. Willing

Explanation:
"Eager" describes a strong desire or enthusiasm to do something.

  • "Lazy" is unrelated — it implies unwillingness.
  • "Hungry" refers to physical need for food.
  • "Anxious" refers to nervousness or worry.
  • "Willing" is the correct synonym — both involve readiness or desire.

Correct Answer: D. Willing


Watch more educational videos and past questions: https://youtube.com/@allcbts


Why This Tutorial Matters

Practicing with verbal reasoning synonyms, antonyms, analogies, and sentence completions helps children:

  • Expand vocabulary
  • Boost reading comprehension
  • Improve test confidence
  • Strengthen logical thinking

This is especially useful from Primary 3 to Primary 6, when foundational language skills are built.


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