English Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Nginda Girls mock Examination 2023

Instructions

• Answer ALL the questions in the paper.
• Write legibly and neatly.

QUESTIONS

1. FUNCTIONAL WRITING
   The K.C.S.E results have just been released. You attained an A-. You see an advertisement on a newspaper of an intake to join Kenyatta University for a degree programme in Actuarial Science. Write a letter of inquiry to The Dean of Studies, inquire about the dates of the next intake, the fees per semester and whether they offer accommodation. (20marks)
2. CLOZE TEST (10MKS)
   Fill in the blank spaces in the passage below with the most appropriate word.
   Not all work (1) ____________________ by children should be classified as child labour that is to be targeted for elimination. The (2) ____________________of children or adolescents above the minimum age for admission to employment in work that does not(3) ___________________ their health and personal development or interfere (4) ___________________their schooling is generally regarded as being something (5) ___________________. This includes activities such as assisting in a family business or (6) __________________ pocket money outside school hours and (7) ___________________ school holidays. (8) _______________________kinds of activities contribute to children’s (9) ____________________and to the welfare of their families; they provide (10) _______________________ with skills and experience, and help to prepare them to be productive members of society during their adult life.
3. ORAL SKILLS 
   1. Read the poem below and answer the question that follows. (10 marks)
      A MINOR BIRD
      I have wished a bird would fly away,
      And not sing by my house all day,
      Have clapped my hands at him from the door
      When it seems as if I could bear no more.
      
      The fault must have been in me.
      The bird was not to blame for his key.
      And of course there must be something wrong
      In wanting to silence any song.
      
      QUESTIONS
      1. Identify and illustrate two sound patterns used in the poem. (4 marks)
      2. Chart the rhyme scheme pattern of the poem. (2marks)
      3. How would you perform the last line of the poem? 2 marks
      4. For each of the following words used in the poem, provide another that is pronounced the same way. (2marks)
         1. Not- ___________________________________________
         2. Course-__________________________________________
   2. Study the following genre and answer the questions that follow.
      Shem showed Silla’s shining shoes shamelessly on Sheba’s shore.
      1. Classify the above genre. (1mark)
      2. Explain what would be lost if this genre is translated into Swahili? (2marks)
      3. State two functions of the genre identified above. (2 marks)
         Imagine that your class is having a talk on career choices. The speaker keeps asking the students to pay attention. Give five indicators that inform the speaker that his/her listeners are not attentive. (5 marks)
         Identify the intonation in the following sentences. (4marks)
         1. Did you finish your homework? _____________________________________
         2. What a beautiful girl! _____________________________________________
         3. Get out of sight now. _____________________________________________
         4. You actually saw the pyramids? _____________________________________
   3. Read the following conversation between Njoroge and the secretary of Walimu Wema College and answer the questions that follow.
      Njoroge: Hello.
      Secretary: Hello. Who are you?
      Njoroge: I am Njoroge Kamau. Is that Walimu Wema College?
      Secretary: Yes, what do you want?
      Njoroge: I would like to talk to the prin…
      Secretary: The principal is not in.
      Njoroge: I wanted to enquire the requirements for joining the college.
      Secretary: There’s no room for more students.
      Njoroge: Could you kindly tell me about the next intake?
      Secretary: I don’t know. You will see the advert in the newspaper. (hangs up)
      1. Identify the shortcomings in the secretary’s responses. (3mks)
      2. Correct any three responses of the secretary to ensure that they adhere to telephone etiquette. Write your responses in the table below: (3mks)
         

         Seral No.	What she said.	What she should have said.
         1.
         2.
         3.

MARKING SCHEME.

1. FUNCTIONAL WRITING
   The K.C.S.E results have just been released. You attained an A-. You see an advertisement in a newspaper for an intake to join Kenyatta University for a degree programme in Actuarial Science. Write a letter of inquiry to The Dean of Studies, inquire about the next intake dates, the fees per semester and whether they offer accommodation. (20marks)
   IT SHOULD BE A FORMAL LETTER.
   FORMAT- 4 MARKS
   • Sender’s address- Should not have a name.1/2mk
   • Date-1/2mk
   • Recipient’s address - must have the title of the recipient. 1/2mk
   • Should have no date.
   • Should not have a name.
   • Salutation. Either Dear Sir, 1/2mk Or Dear Madam,
   • RE: (should be in capital letters and underlined. 1mk
   • Complementary close.
     Yours faithfully
     Signature 1mk
     Name
     Designation
     CONTENT 08MKS
     The content should capture the following. 
     1. Mention of the specific Newspaper where he/she say th advertisement and its date. 1mk
     2. Inquiry about the next intake- 2mks
     3. Inquiry on whether they offer accommodation. 2mks
     4. Inquiry on the fees per semester. 2mks
     5. Closing remark. 1mk
        LANGUAGE 08 MKS. 
        • Communicate accurately.
        • Use proficient language structure.
        • Ensure coherency.
        • Use appropriate punctuation.
        • Use a formal tone.

P.O.BOX 1234-01000,
THIKA.

24TH JULY,2023.

The Dean of Studies,
Kenyatta University,
P.O. Box 43844-00100,
Nairobi.

Dear Sir,
RE: INQUIRY ON INTAKE AND ADMISSION TO ACTUARIAL SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMME.
I am writing to inquire about the upcoming intake for the Actuarial Science degree programme at Kenyatta University. I recently received my K.C.S.E results and was delighted to have achieved an A- grade. After careful consideration, I have chosen to pursue my higher education in Actuarial Science, and Kenyatta University is my preferred institution for this course.

To assist me in planning my academic journey, I would appreciate it if you could provide me with the following information:

Intake Dates: Could you please inform me of the dates for the next intake for the Actuarial Science degree programme? It would be helpful to know the specific timeframe when applications will be accepted, and if possible, the commencement date for the programme.

Semester Fees: Kindly provide details regarding the fee structure for each semester of the Actuarial Science degree programme. I would like to have a clear understanding of the financial obligations associated with pursuing this course. Additionally, it would be helpful to know if there are any scholarships or financial aid opportunities available for outstanding students.

Accommodation: I am considering residing on campus during my studies. Therefore, I would like to inquire if Kenyatta University offers accommodation facilities for students enrolled in the Actuarial Science programme. If so, could you provide me with information regarding the types of accommodation available, the associated costs, and the application process?

I am excited about the opportunity to study at Kenyatta University and believe that the Actuarial Science programme will equip me with the knowledge and skills required to excel in this field. As an institution renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to nurturing talented individuals, I am confident that Kenyatta University will provide a conducive learning environment for me to achieve my goals.

Thank you in advance for your time and assistance in addressing my inquiries. I look forward to receiving your response at your earliest convenience. Should you require any further documentation or information from my end, please do not hesitate to let me know.
Yours faithfully,
[sign]
North West Woods.

CLOZE TEST (10MKS)

Fill in the blank spaces in the passage below with the most appropriate word.
Not all work (1) done by children should be classified as child labour that is to be targeted for elimination. The (2) participation of children or adolescents above the minimum age for admission to employment in work that does not (3) affect their health and personal development or interfere (4) with their schooling is generally regarded as being something (5) positive. This includes activities such as assisting in a family business or (6) earning pocket money outside school hours and (7) during school holidays. (8) These kinds of activities contribute to children’s (9) development and to the welfare of their families; they provide (10) them with skills and experience, and help to prepare them to be productive members of society during their adult life.

ORAL SKILLS

Read the poem below and answer the question that follows. (10mks)

A MINOR BIRD
I have wished a bird would fly away,
And not sing by my house all day,
Have clapped my hands at him from the door.
When it seems as if I could bear no more.

The fault must have been in me.
The bird wasn’t to blame for his key.
And of course, there must be something wrong
In wanting to silence any song.

QUESTIONS

1. Identify and illustrate two sound patterns used in the poem. (2mks)
   Alliteration- Wished, would /w/
   Have, hand, him /h/
   Bird, blame /b/
   Silence, song /s/
   Assonance- By, my /ai/
   Clapped, hands /æ/
   Been, me /i:/
2. Chart the rhyme scheme of the poem. (2mks)
   aabbccdd
   The scheme is regular.
3. How would you perform the last line of the poem? (2mks)
   With a falling intonation to mark the end of the poem.
   I would wear a sad facial expression to show the sadness in wanting to silence any song.
   Nb: mark one verbal and one non-verbal.
   The two must be illustrated fittingly.
4. For each of the following words used in the poem, provide another that is pronounced the same way. (2mks)
   1. Not- knot
   2. Course- coarse
      1. Shem showed Sila’s shining shoes shamelessly on Sheba’s shore.
         1. Classify the above genre. (1mk)
            This a tongue twister.
         2. Explain what would be lost if the above genre is translated into Kiswahili. (2mks)
            It would lose the sound patterns- Alliteration.
         3. State two functions of the genre identified above. (2mks
            • For entertainment.
            • Enhance fluency in language use.
            • Helps one pronounce words correctly.
      2. Imagine that your class is having a talk on career choices. The speaker keeps asking the students to pay attention. Give five indicators that inform the speaker that his/her listeners are not attentive. (5mks)
         • The students are fidgeting.
         • The students were looking at their watches.
         • The students were yawning.
         • The students were murmuring.
         • The students were staring blankly.
         • The students were dosing.
      3. Identify the intonation in the following sentences. (4mks)
         1. Did you finish your homework? Rising.
         2. What a beautiful girl! Falling.
         3. Get out of sight now. Falling.
         4. You actually saw the pyramids? Rising.
      4. For each of the following letters provide a word in which the letter is silent. (3mks)
         1. P- Pneumonia, psychiatrist, psychology.
         2. G- Gnaw,
         3. K- Knife, knew, knot.
      5. Read the following conversation between Njoroge and the secretary of Walimu Wema College and answer the questions that follow.
         Njoroge: Hello.
         Secretary: Hello. Who are you?
         Njoroge; I am Njoroge Kamau. Is that Walimu Wema College?
         Secretary: Yes, what do you want?
         Njoroge: I would like to talk to the prin…
         Secretary: The principal is not in.
         Njoroge: I wanted to enquire the requirements for joining the college.
         Secretary: There’s no room for more students.
         Njoroge: Could you kindly tell me about the next intake?
         Secretary: I don’t know. You will see the advert in the newspaper. (hangs up)
         1. Identify the shortcomings in the secretary’s responses. (3mks)
            The secretary fails fails to identify herself and the institution.
            The secretary interrupts Njoroge. “I would like to talk to the prin….”
            The secretary is rude. “Hello. Who are you?”
            “Hello. What do you want?”
         2. Correct any three responses of the secretary to ensure that they adhere to telephone etiquette. Write your responses in the table below: (3mks)
            s/n What she said. What she should have said.
            1. Who are you? Secretary Walimu Wema College. How can I help you?
            2. What do you want? What can I do for you? or How would you like to be assisted?
            3. The principal is not in. I am sorry the principal is not in. Could you leave a message?