English Paper 3 Questions and Answers - Lainaku 1 Joint PreMock Exams 2023

• Answer THREE questions only
• Questions ONE and TWO are compulsory
• In question THREE choose only one of the optional texts you have prepared on
• Each of your essays MUST NOT exceed 450 words
• Each of your essay must not exceed 450 words.
• Candidates must answer the questions in English.
• Candidates should check to ensure that all pages are printed as indicated and no questions are missing

Answer three questions only

1. Imaginative Composition (Compulsory)        (20 marks)
   Either
   1. Write a composition to illustrate the saying: “A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.”
                       Or
   2. Write a composition beginning: When I saw the two policemen, I knew there was trouble……
2. The Compulsory Set Text         (20 marks)
   H.R. Ole Kulet, Blossoms of the Savannah 
   “Fathers are pillars of families and should strive to make the right decisions because when they fail, many things go wrong.” Using Ole Kaelo for illustrations, show how the above statement is valid.
3. The Optional Set Texts             (20 marks)
   Answer any one of the following questions
   Either
   1. The Short story
      Godwin Siundu, A Silent Song and Other Stories
      Ninema serves as an example of a virtuous woman who should be emulated in the society. Using illustrations from the short story “Ninema” by Vrenika Pather, discuss this assertion.
                              Or
   2. The play
      David Mulwa, Inheritance
      “When leaders inherit leadership roles without merit, flaws in leadership style become glaring.” Using illustrations from David Mulwa’s Inheritance, write an essay in support of this statement.
                               Or
   3. The Novel
      Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating World
      There may be generational conflict between the young and the old in any society, but the young have a moral obligation to obey and respect the elderly. Drawing relevant illustrations from Kazuo Ishiguro’s An Artist of the Floating World, write an essay in support of this statement.

                                                                                 MARKING SCHEME

Paper 101/3 is intended to test the candidates' ability to communicate in writing.  Communication is established at different levels of intelligibility, correctness, accuracy, fluency, pleasantness and originality.  Within the constraints set by each question, it is the linguistic competence shown by the candidate that should carry most of the marks.

Examiners should not hesitate to use the full range of marks for each essay.  It is important to determine first how each essay communicates and in which category A, B, C or D it fits.

• D CLASS The candidate either does not communicate at all or his/her language ability is so (01 – 05) minimal that the examiner practically has to guess what the candidate wants to say.  Thecandidate fails to fit the English words he knows into meaningful sentences. The subject is glanced at or distorted. Practically no valid punctuation.  All kinds of errors. "Broken English" is evident.
• D - 01- 02 Chaotic. Little meaning whatsoever. Question paper or some words from it simply copied.
• D 03 Flow of thought almost impossible to follow. The errors are continuous.
• D + 04 - 05 Although the English is often broken and the essay is full of errors of all types we can at least guess what the candidate wants to say.
• C CLASS The candidate communicates understandably but only more or less clearly.  He/she is (06 – 10) not confident with his/her language. The subject is often undeveloped. There may be some digressions. Unnecessary repetitions are frequent. The arrangefatherst is weak and the flow jerky. There is no economy of language; mother tongue influence is felt.
• C - 06-07 The candidate obviously finds it difficult to communicate his/her ideas. He/she is seriously hampered by his/her very limited knowledge of structure and vocabulary. This results in many gross errors of agreefatherst, spelling, misuse of prepositions, tenses, verb agreefatherst and sentence construction.
• C 08 The candidate communicates but not with consistent clarity. His/her linguistic abilities being very limited, he/she cannot avoid frequent errors in sentence structure. There is little variety or originality. Very bookish English, links are weak, incorrect, repeated at times.
• C+ 09-10 The candidate communicates clearly but in a flat and uncertain manner. Simple concepts sentence forms are often strained.  There may be an overuse of clichés, unsuitable idioms. Proverbs are misquoted or misinterpreted. The flow is still jerky. There are some errors of agreefatherst, tenses and spelling.
• B CLASS This class is characterized by greater fluency and ease of expression.  The candidate (11 – 15) demonstrates that he can use English as a normal way of expressing himself/herself. Sentences are varied and usually well constructed. Some candidates become ambitious and even over-ambitious. There may be items of merit of the one word or one expression type. Many essays in this category may be just clean and unassuming but they still show that the candidate is at ease with the language. There may be a tendency to under mark such essays. Give credit for tone.
• B - 11-12 The candidate communicates fairly and with some fluency. There may be little variety in sentence structure. Gross errors are still found occasionally, but this must not be over punished by the examiner.
• B 13 The sentences are varied but rather simple and straight forward. The candidate does not strain himself/herself in an effort to impress. There is a fair range of vocabulary and idiom. Natural and effortless. Some items of merit, economy of language.
• B+ 14 - 15 The candidate communicates his/her ideas pleasantly and without strain. There are errors and slips. Tenses, spelling and punctuation are quite good. A number of items of merit of the "whole sentence" or the "whole expression" type.
• A CLASS The candidate communicates not only fluently, but attractively, with originality and  (16 – 20) efficiency. He/she has the ability to make us share his/her deep feelings, emotions, enthusiasms. He/she expresses himself/herself freely and without any visible constraint. The script gives evidence of maturity, good planning and often humour. Many items of merit which indicate that the candidate has complete command of the language. There is no strain, just pleasantness, clever arrangefatherst, felicity of expression.
• A - 16 -17 The candidate shows competence and fluency in using the language. He/she may lack imagination or originality which usually provide the  "spark" in such essay. Vocabulary, idiom, sentence structure, links, variety are impressive. Gross errors are very rare.
• A 18 Positive ability. A few errors that are felt to be slips. The story or argufatherst has a definite impact. No grammar problem. Variety of structures. A definite spark. Many margin ticks.
• A+ 19-20 The candidate communicates not only information and meaning, but also and especially the candidate's whole self: his/her feelings, tastes, points of view, youth, culture. This ability to communicate is deep and may express itself in many ways. Wide range of effective vocabulary, original approach, vivid and sustained account in the case of a narrative, well developed and ordered argufatherst in the case of a debate or discussion.  Errors and slips should not deprive the candidate of the full marks he deserves. A very definite spark.

1. Question
   1.  
      • Must be a story,if not deduct (4mks AD)
      • Must illustrate the given saying / proverb, if not, deduct 2mks AD
        Points of interpretation
      • Loosely interpreted, the proverb means that the things we currently have are worth a lot more than the things we have a chance of getting.
      • The candidate should write a story that shows how important the things we have are as opposed to what we do not and only expects to acquire.
   2.  
      • must be a story, if not, deduct 4mks AD
      • must begin with the indicated words. If not deduct 2 Mrks (AD)
2. H.R. Ole Kulet: Blossoms of the Savannah
   *Candidates must bring out a wrong decision made by Ole Kaelo and the negative impact(s) on family brought about by the decision.
   Introduction (2 Marks)
   • Fathers are heads of their families and they are expected to lead their families in the best way possible which includes making decisions. The decisions that fathers make in their families affects their families directly and therefore they should always make the correct decisions for the sake of their families’ well-being. Ole kaelo made some decisions which were detrimental to his  family as discussed below.
     (Accept any other relevant introduction that captures the full interpretation of the question statement)
   • D1: Relocation from Nakuru to Nasila: Mama Milanoi and her daughters are not involved in the decision to relocate from Nakuru to Nasila.
     This unilateral decision disrupts Resian and Taiyo’s dream to pursue university education at Egerton university and exposes the girls to FGM; they are attacked by a vagabond and labelled intoiye nemengalana
   • D2: Failure to heed Ole Supeyo’s advice on keeping Oloisudori away from his daughters: Ole Kaelo does not make any conscious effort to keep Oloisudori away from his daughters. As result Oloisudori visits Ole Kaelo’s home and upon setting his eyes on Resian, sexually assaults her by squeezing her breast and ogling at her. He then demands to marry her and that she undergoes fgm.
   • D3: Giving in to Oloisudori’s demands: When Oloisudori demands to marry Resian in lieu of his loan, Ole Kaelo does not flatly refuse. He even accepts gifts in form of dowry from Oloisudori and convinces his wife to accept his decision to marry off Resian. He broke the news to his daughter Resian that she would be married to Oloisudori rather than pursue further education at Egerton university and that broke her heart to a point that she even contemplated suicide. As a result, Resian runs away from home.
   • D4: Subjecting the girls to FGM: Ole Kaelo plans to have the girls undergo FGM in order to fit into the Nasilla culture. He engages Joseph Parmuat, a clan brother, to teach the girls Nasillian culture in readiness for circumcision.
     To meet Oloisudori’s demand to marry Resian, he plans for her to be abducted and forcefully circumcised and married off. However, Resian runs away and in her place Taiyo is tricked and forcefully circumcised. Taiyo is rescued and joins Resian at Emakererei’s ranch thus causing family disintegration.
     **Accept any other wrong decision by Ole Kaelo that shows negative consequences to the family.
     Conclusion
     In conclusion, ole Kaelo’s bad decisions negatively affected his family which finally ended up disintegrating.
     (Accept any other valid conclusion)
     • Introduction: 2 marks
     • Content: 12 marks
     • Conclusion: 2 marks
     • Language: 4 marks
3. Question
   1. Short story - A Silent Song
      Ninema is a good example of a woman who has high moral standard, self respect, ambitions and determination, all being qualities that any one in society should emulate.
      (Accept any other relevant introduction)
      • V1. Hardwork
        Ninema works very hard, selling her fresh produce at the Indian market so as to earn a living. She is Independent and does not wait for handouts from anyone but works very hard to earn herself a decent living
      • V2. Resilient
        Ninema is as tough as old boots. Despite the challenges that Ninema faces, she has her eyes fixed on her goal which is to achieve a good lifestyle (buy her own house) after working so hard. We are told that she has never had running hot water and has to make do with washing her face and feet with cold water from the outside tap. She has to contend with boiling water on the open fire to take her weekly bath.
      • V3. Generous
        Ninema gifts her new customers, the last customer of the day, a bunch of mint for free, which makes the customer very happy and she promiss to always shop for her herbs at Ninema’s stall.
      • V4. Self-respecting and courageous
        Ninema does not condone being disrespected by anyone. When an arrogant man pinched her erect nipple at the market, she stood up for herself to the encouragement and cheers and jeers of the other women. She roughed up the man single-handedly for his immoral and unbecoming behaviour. The other women were so encouraged by this courage and cheered her for having stood firm against the disrespect.
      • V5. Ambitious and determined
        Ninema dreams of owning a home so that she does not have to contend with bullying from landlords, a home where she will have hot water and the kitchen will be in the inside. She vows to work hard to single handedly achieve this.
      • V6. Humble
        Ninema is beautiful and she knows it. Everyone admires her beauty. She however does not let the idea of her beauty get into her head or the idea of peoples’ admiration get into her heart as her chief concern is to earn a living.
      • V7. Respectful and accomodative
        Ninema knows her place in the society, as a woman from the lower caste, she does not entertain Mr. Chinran’s infatuation. He is a rich lawyer from Brahmin caste. Ninema however treats him as she treats all other customers, with respect and appreciation. She also takes a personal intrest in each of her customers despite being very busy.
        Accept any other well illustrated virtue of Ninema. Upto a maximum of four well illustrated virtues
        In conclusion, the character of ninema as discussed in this essay is truly admirable and all women should emulate and try to be like her. (Accept any other valid conclusion)
        • Introduction: 2 marks
        • Content: 12 marks
        • Conclusion: 2 marks
        • Language: 4 marks
   2. Play- Inheritance
      Introduction:
      It is not hard to recognise flaws, inconsistencies and mistakes from leaders, especially those who inherit their leadership positions without merit.
      (Accept any valid introduction)
      Content: 12 marks
      • F1 Abuse of power
        King Lacuna abuses power and takes advantages of his position to exploit and oppress his subjects. He orders the killing of anyone who opposes his leadership. He asks Juda Zen Melo to kill his brother Bengo who is an activist and a threat to his leadership.When he refuses, he faces the consequences by being sacked and evicted from the government house and his car is taken away. He is also forced to sell his farm to Lacuna’s Cronies for peanuts and the wife is forced to work in the same farm to make ends meet.
      • F2 Misappropriation of public funds
        His leadership style is faulted when he uses money meant for the country’s economic growth for his own selfish gains. He buys an aircraft and deposits the rest in his own account in the same banks that lend the money.
      • F3 Greed for power
        His greed for power is illuminated. It is ridiculous that he takes his father’s life so that he can get to power. He colludes with the imperialiststo poison his father so that he is installed the new king. He orders the killing of Bengo for opposing him and sidelines Sangoi the preferred successor of King Kutula the XVth.
      • F4 Cronyism
        Other characters close to leader lacuna who make his leadership style seem like a joke include his cronies like chipande and government officials who worship him, and are ready to do anything to please him even at the expense of kutula citizenry.
      • F5 Immorality
        He locks up Lulu in the palace with an intention of engaging in sexual immorality. When his wife Mama Mellisa objects, she is locked up in the palace cell.
        (Accept any other relevant well illustrated point)
           Conclusion 
        From the above discussion, it is quite clear that the author has satirized the poor leadership and the resulting predicaments
        (accept any other valid conclusion)
        • Introduction: 2 marks
        • Content: 12 marks
        • Conclusion: 2 marks
        • Language: 4 marks
   3. Novel Kazuo Ishiguro’s an artist of the floating world
      Introduction
      Any society is bound to have the young and the elderly. The two generation sets may have conflicts occasioned by the generational gap that exist between however, the young should not only obey but also respect the elderly in the society. (Accept any other relevant introduction)
      Body
      • MO1 Avoiding direct confrontation
        As a young boy, ono dreams of becoming a painter. His father looks down on artist’s lifestyles. While ono never tells his father directly that he despises his values, he becomes ever more determined to become an artist even after his father burns down his paintings. Its also surprising that, out of respect, ono does not confront his father on the issue of burning the paintings.
      • MO2 Being Polite to the old
        Ono also faces conflict with his own children. His daughter noriko is often critical of her father. She criticizes his idleness, his meddling and his pride. There is also conflict with his elder daughter setsuko, however, due to setsukos polite and respectful nature, this conflict is not felt.
      • MO3 Observing courtesy
        As a pupil, ono criticizes his teacher’s paintings. He louds himself for boldly breaking off with his teachers style of painting. Despite the conflict, ono treats his teachers with courtesy and never criticizes them outright. This is a show of respect on onos part.
      • MO4 Respectfulness
        The young generation criticizes the old for the terrible destruction japan suffered during the war.they are also blamed for using the war as an atonement, most commit suicide.as noriko criticizes ono for having been a tyrant who ordered them around, she respectfully points out that ono has become gentle. On his part, ono knows better than to force his point of view on others. For instance, when his grand son idolizes the American heroes instead of Japanese ones, he encourages him in a gentle manner to idolize patriots.
      • MO5 Obedience
        Ono has a strong bond with his grand son ichiro, who seems to share his grand father’s sense that they are both at odds with the generation that separates them. Ono tries to defy his daughter, ichiro’s mother, to cultivate this sense of solidarity with ichiro. Ichiro seems to respond in kind. When setsuko and noriko refuse to let ono give ichiro a taste of sake, ono believes ichiro will be upset, but ichiro instead respectfully consoles his grandfather for having failed to prevail over setsuko.
        (Accept any other relevant point)
        Conclusion
        The young have a moral obligation to obey and show respect to the elderly in the society despite the generational gap that exist between them
        (Accept any other valid conclusion)
        • Introduction: 2 marks
        • Content: 12 marks
        • Conclusion: 2 marks
        • Language: 4 marks