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Common Entrance Past Questions – General Paper Practice

Published on Sep 5, 2025 • Education

Introduction

Hello students, welcome to this special tutorial. This guide has been put together to prepare you for the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) into secondary schools.

The General Paper section of the exam covers multiple subjects, including:

• Quantitative Reasoning
• Verbal Reasoning
• Social Studies
• Civic Education (National Values Education)
• Basic Science

To help you revise, we’ll go through likely past questions from each section, followed by practice MCQs to boost your preparation.

Quantitative Reasoning (Mathematics)

Question 1 (NCEE 2019)

Answer: B. 4

Question 2 – Fractions

Verbal Reasoning

Question 3 – Opposites

The opposite of generous is:

A. Humble
B. Kind
C. Mean
D. Gracious

Answer: C. Mean

Question 4 – Odd One Out

Choose the odd one out:

A. Dog
B. Goat
C. Cow
D. Mango

Answer: D. Mango (because it is not an animal)

Basic Science

Question 5 – Living vs Non-Living

Which of the following is non-living?

A. Goat
B. Plant
C. Stone
D. Fish

Answer: C. Stone

Question 6 – Energy

Which of these is a source of energy?

A. Sun
B. Stone
C. Sand
D. Water vapor

Answer: A. Sun

Social Studies

Question 7 – National Symbols

Which of these is a Nigerian national symbol?

A. Eagle
B. Coat of Arms
C. Cross
D. Drum

Answer: B. Coat of Arms

Question 8 – Social Values

A person who always speaks the truth shows the value of:

A. Honesty
B. Obedience
C. Kindness
D. Patience

Answer: A. Honesty

Civic Education (National Values)

Question 9 – Leadership

A leader who serves the people sincerely shows:

A. Authority
B. Discipline
C. Integrity
D. Kindness

Answer: C. Integrity

Question 10 – Democracy

Which of these is a characteristic of democracy?

A. Rule by the military
B. Rule of law
C. Rule by kings
D. Rule of the strongest

Answer: B. Rule of law

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Conclusion

The Common Entrance Exam (NCEE) General Paper tests a wide range of knowledge, from reasoning skills to basic science, social studies, and civic values.

To excel:

• Revise quantitative and verbal reasoning regularly.
• Learn national values and social studies concepts.
• Understand basic science facts.
• Consistent practice with past questions will give you the speed and accuracy you need to succeed in your NCEE exams.

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5. National Values Education for Common Entrance Exam.

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• Common Entrance past questions 2025
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• Civic education and social studies past questions
• Basic science questions for NCEE