Soma vifungu vifuatavyo. Vina nafasi 1 mpaka 15. Kwa kila nafasi umepewa majibu manne hapo. Jaza pengo kwa kuchagua jawabu lifaalo zaidi.

Hali ngumu ya maisha ___1___ waja wengi humu nchini ___2___; yaani kupoteza matumaini. ___3___ ya waja hawa ___4___ hata kukimu mahitaji yao ya kimsingi; ___5___. Mambo ___6___ zaidi na uhaba wa nafasi za ajira___7___ idadi kubwa ya vijana___8___. Ipo haja ya ___9___ vijana wakumbatie kazi za ufundi na zaraa ili mambo yao yasizidi ___10___.

___11___, wavyele wa Mwasi wakamwambia huku ___12___ na machozi ya majonzi  usione umepata kazi ukafikiri kuwa hutahitaji tena msaada wetu. Mwasi alikuwa ___13___. ____14___ alipopata kazi yake yenye mshahara mnono, katika idara moja serikalini, alijiona kafika kwelikweli. Wazazi waliamua lao liwe jicho tu hadi siku___15___ afikiwe na fimbo ya ulimwengu.

Kuanzia nambari 16 mpaka 30, chagua jibu lifaalo zaidi.

16. Tambulisha sentensi inayoonyesha hali ya masharti.
    1. Mwadime alijikwaa akaumiza dole lakc.
    2. Lau ungefika mapema ungemkuta mjomba kwake.
    3. Mtoto alikuwa akilia kwa sababu ya njaa.
    4. Msichezee karibu na barabara yenye magari.
17. Chagua maelezo sahihi kati ya haya.
    1. Manju ni mcheza ngoma stadi. 
    2. Mghani hutunga na kuimba mashairi.
    3. Mshenga ni mtu ambaye hupeleka habari za posa.
    4. Mjumu ni fundi wa kutia nakshi katika vyombo vya madini.
18. Tumia viambishi mwafaka. 
    Shoka ______________________ lilomkata ndi ________________________ hili.
    1. li, lo
    2. i, yo
    3. u, o
    4. ki vyo
19. Andika umoja wa sentensi ifuatayo.
    Mbao zilizoletwa zitatumiwa kujengea mabanda.
    1. Mbao iliyoletwa itatumiwa kujengea banda.
    2. Ubao ulioletwa utatumiwa kujengea banda.
    3. Mbao iliyoletwa itatumiwa kujengea kibanda.
    4. Ubao ulioletwa utatumiwa kujengea kibanda.
20. Nomino ipi ya makundi imekamilishwa ipasavyo.
    1. Mkuo wa sabuni.
    2. Wingu la moto.
    3. Halmashauri ya wanafunzi.
    4. Kaumu ya ng'ombc.
21. Chagua sentensi iliyotumia kiambishi ku kama kiwakilishi cha nafasi.
    1. Ulipofika hukujua tulikuwa chumbani.
    2. Kuliko na gharika kunahitaji msaad
    3. Kulipopambazuka nyinyi mlianza shughuli papo hapo.
    4. Alipokuona alikukimbilia kwa furaha tele.
22. Gao ni ukubwa wa ngao. Aidha gao ni
    1. Mahali palipohamwa na hapana watu waishio hapo.
    2. Samaki mwenye rangi nyeupe tumboni na ya kijivu mgongoni.
    3. Kiganja cha mkono kilichokunjwa kwa ajili ya kutia kitu.
    4. Chombo cha seremala cha kushikia mbao.
23. Andika usemi wa taarifa wa sentensi;
    Mwalimu aliwaambia wanafunzi, "Liwekeni darasa lenu safi kila siku."
    1. Mwalimu aliwaagiza wanafunzi wawe wakiliweka darasa lao safi kila siku.
    2. Mwalimu aliwaambia wanafunzi kuwa yeye hutaka darasa liwe safi kila siku.
    3. Mwalimu aliwaomba wanafunzi wawe wakilisafisha darasa lao kila siku.
    4. Mwalimu alisema kuwa angetaka wanafunzi wawe wakiliweka darasa lao safi siku hizo
24. Kidani ni kwa shingo kama ilivyo ______________________ kidevuni.
    1. furungu
    2. kikuba
    3. utondoti
25. Nomino zipi hupatikana katika ngeli wa YA-YA pekee?
    1. Manukato, mazingira
    2. Magari, maegesho
    3. Mate, mapato
    4. Mashaka, maembe
26. Upi ni muungano sahihi wa sentensi ifuatayo?
    Mvua ilinyesha vizuri. Mavuno hayakuwa mengi.
    1. Mvua ilinyesha vizuri aghalabu mavuno hayakuwa mengi.
    2. Lau mvua ilinyesha vizuri mazao hayakuwa mengi.
    3. Mazao hayakuwa mengi almradi mvua ilinyesha vizuri.
    4. Mazao hayakuwa mengi licha ya mvua kunyesha vizuri.
27. Ipi ni sifa iliyoundwa kutokana na nomino.
    1. dhoofu- dhaifu
    2. wema - jema
    3. refusha - urefu
    4. kimbia - kimbilio
28. Ni sentensi ipi iliyo na kivumishi cha idadi.
    1. Wanafunzi wote watapewa vipakatalishi mwakani.
    2. Maswali mengine hayakuweza kujibika.
    3. Watalii huja hapa mara kwanmara.
    4. Tulipanda miti kadhaa msimu.
29. Tunasema mrefu kama mlingoti na pia mwaminifu mithili ya
    1. jua
    2. malaika
    3. mchana
    4. kondoo
30. Chagua jozi ya methali zenye maana sawa.
    1. Kuishi kwingi ni kuona mengi. 
    2. Moto wa kumvi hudumu.
    3. Ngoma ya wana haikeshi.
    4. Jungu kuu halikosi ukoko.
    5. Mwana wa kuku hafunzwi kuchakura.
       1. (ii), (iv)
       2. (i), (iii)
       3. (ii), (v)
       4. (i), (v)

Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu maswali kuanzia 31 mpaka 40

Mwendo wa saa mbili na ushei, lange la tarabe lilifunguliwa taratibu. Ni mara chache sana ambapo Mwapuza aliweza kuiona sehemu ya nje ya lango hilo. Awali, aliliona pale tu yeye na wafungwa wenzake walipopelekwa chini ya ulinzi mkali ama kunadhifisha sehemu za umma mjini au kushiriki shughuli nyinginezo kama walivyohitajika. Lango hili lilikuwa limemdhibiti kwa nusu mwongo sasa, japo kwa Mwapuza hii ni miongo mitano! Lakini leo, imesibu kuwa hauchi hauchi unakucha. Wake umekucha che! Na kumwangazia waa! Kwa nuru ya uhuru.

Kumbukumbu za Mwapuza zilimregesha katika siku zake za kisogoni, akakumbuka akiwa danga la mwana katika shule ya msingi ya Hekima. Wavyele wake walalahai walijikaza masombo mwana wao akapata hiki na kile, almradi aweze kujitegemea na kuwa taa ya jamaa na jamii iwapo yatakuwa majaliwa. Siku zote Mwapuza akawa akiahidi kuinamia cha mvunguni na kuibuka na mzo wa maarifa.

Mnamo mwaka wake wa saba katika shule ya msingi, Mwapuza alipatana na wasena watundu akanolewa akapata. Kufumba na kufumbua akajipata ameabiri dau la mihadarati. Kila uchao, wavyele wake walisikika wakilaani kuwa fulusi zao zilitoweka kimiujiza. Ambalo hawakujua ni kuwa njenje zao zilitumika kugharimia starche za mwana wao. Baadhi ya vitu vya thamani chengoni aidha vilianza kuota mbawa ́ kiajabuajabu.`

Baada ya kushauriana, wavycle walikata shauri la kutohifadhi ghawazi nyumbani. Waliafikiana kwa kauli moja kuwa benkini ndiko mikono mirefu isikofika kwa urahisi. Mwapuza alipohojiwa alikula mori na kuanza kuwafokea wazee wake. "Hivi mmenikosea thamani kiasi cha kuanza kuniita pwagu?" Akauliza kwa ukali. Hapo alilia hadi kifua chake kikalowa na kabisa kwa machozi. "Tazameni mlivyonitelekeza," akaendelea. "Hata masrufu hamnipi tena. Mbona mlinizaa kuja kunitesa," alisaili kwa uchungu.

Mama mtu alipojaribu kumtuliza mwanawe, alifunguliwa mfereji wa matusi akapigwa na mughma. Hakuamini masikio yake. "Huyu ni yule mwanangu niliyemzaa, nikamwamisha na kumchuchia alipolia hadi akatulia? Leo hii anathubutu kunivunjia heshima kiasi hiki? Ama kweli, ivushayo ni mbovu." Machozi yalimdondoka njia mbilimbili; machozi ya uchungu wa mwana ambao aujuaye ni mzazi.

Jioni iyo hiyo, Mwapuza aliwasimulia wasena wake masaibu yote yaliyomsibu. Wakamsikitikia sana. Papo hapo, walikula nyama ya kuguria mjini. Walipowasili huko, walitumia fulusi kichele walizokuwa nazo kununulia mihadarati na kushiriki anasa. * Walilosahau ni kuwa chovyachovya humaliza buyu la asali.

Pesa zilipotindika, waliamua kuingilia uhalifu ili kukidhi mahitaji yao. Awali, walivamia gereji moja na kuiba vipuri vya magari. Baadaye waliviuza kwa bei ya kutupa na kuendesha maisha yao. Ujanja wao uliishia jangwani usiku mmoja waliponaswa na polisi walioshika doria. Hawakuweza kueleza vizuri walikotoka usiku huo wala walikopata vipuri vya magari. Basi walinda usalama wakajijazia. Visa vya wizi wa vipuri vilikuwa vimeshamiri mjini humo.

Hatimaye Mwapuza na wenzake walifunguliwa mashtaka na kuhukumiwa. Mwapuza mwenyewe hakuona haja ya kukata rufaa. Ushahidi dhidi yake haukuwa na ati-ati. Wenzake walishindwa kuvumilia mateso gerezani wakasalimu amri. Mmoja wao aliugua na kutangulia mbele ya haki. Mwenzake naye alishiriki mapigano akaangamizwa na mfungwa mwenzake. Kwa Mwapuza, ilikuwa heri nusu ya shari kuliko shari kamili.

Wakati huu, Mwapuza aliona jambo moja tu. Alitaka kuwaona wavyele wake awaangukic miguuni na kulia kama mtoto mdogo. Alitamani afike kama yule mwana mpotevu na kuomba radhi kwao. Tayari machozi ya majonzi yalikuwa yakimdondoka ndo ndo ndo!

31. Chagua jibu sahihi kwa mujibu wa aya ya kwanza.
    1. Aghalabu lango lilifunguliwa baada ya saa mbili.
    2. Haikuwa kawaida kwa Mwapuza kuwa huru nje ya lango. 
    3. Mwapuza alizoca kuenda kudumisha usafi mjini.
    4. Tofauti na awali, Mwapuza alijifungulia lango mwenyewe.
32. Kulingana na makala, ni kweli kusema kuwa wazazi wa Mwapuza
    1. walichelea mwana kulia wakalia wao.
    2. walikuwa na uhitaji mkubwa wa kifedha.
    3. walikuwa watu wenye nafasi na hali katika jamii.
    4. walikuwa watu wa kima cha kati.
33. Jambo linalodhihirisha kuwa wavyele wa Mwapuza ni wenye busara ni kwamba:
    1. wameamua kumwekea mwana wao msingi ufaao.
    2. walijinyima kila kitu wakampa mwanao mahitaji yote.
    3. hawataki kugombana na mwanao licha ya kupotoka.
    4. wanatarajia mwana wao awafae atakapohitimu masomo.
34. Msemo, 'akanolewa akapata' kama ulivyotumika una maana ya
    1. akashauriwa na kukaidi. 
    2. akacrevushwa na kuerevuka.
    3. akarubuniwa na kupotoka.
    4. akahimizwa na kuzingatia.
35. Chagua madhara ya mihadarati yaliyojitokeza katika kisa hiki.
    1. Madhara ya kiafya na kuingilia uhalifu.
    2. Kuwa mwizi na kutiwa nguvuni.
    3. Kupotosha maadili na kuingilia uhalifu.
    4. Kujiunga na marafiki na kuwaibia wazazi.
36. Mwapuza alishiriki haya yote ila, 
    1. kujibizana na mamaye.
    2. kuyaasi masomo yake.
    3. kutoroka nyumbani.
    4. kumpiga mamaye.
37. Kilichochangia kutiwa mbaroni kwa Mwapuza na wenzake hasa ni kuwa
    1. wizi wa vipuri ulikuwa umekithiri mjini.
    2. walipatikana na bidhaa zilizokuwa zikitafutwa.
    3. ilikuwa haramu kutembea na vipuri usiku.
    4. walionyesha mienendo ya kutiliwa shaka.
38. Kwa nini Mwapuza hakukata rufaa?
    1. Hakuona uwezekano wa kushinda kesi.
    2. Alikuwa amekata tamaa kabisa maishani.
    3. Hakuwa na pesa za kuwasilisha rufaa.
    4. Hakuwa na maarifa kuhusu kesi yake.
39. Kichwa kifaacho zaidi kwa makala haya ni
    1. Mui huwa mwema
    2. Majuto ni mjukuu.
    3. Siku za mwizi ni arubaini.
    4. Ivushayo ni mbovu.
40. Masrufu kulingana na muktadha ni;
    1. pesa za kufidia masomo shuleni.
    2. fedha za matumizi ya kila siku.
    3. malipo ya kununulia vitu vya masomo.
    4. pesa za kununulia mihadarati.

Soma kifungu hiki kisha ujibu maswali kuanzia nambari 41 mpaka 50

Ugatuzi ni mfumo wa kiutawala ambapo baadhi ya mamlaka huhawilishwa kutoka kwa serikali kuu hadi kwenye maeneo mengine kama magatuzi au majimbo. Nchini. Kenya, mfumo huu ulianza kutekelezwa wakati katiba ya mwaka wa elfu mbili na kumi ilipoanza kutekelezwa. Tangu kuanzishwa kwake, mfumo huu umekuwa na manufaa tele. Hata hivyo, kuna changamoto ambazo zimeukumba. La kutia moyo ni kuwa manufaa yake yamezipiku.

Kwanza, ugatuzi umchakikisha kuwa kuna ugavi sawa wa rasilimali za umma. Ilali. hii imetokana na ukweli kuwa kila jimbo hutengewa kiasi fulani cha fulusi za maendeleo. Hii ni kinyume na ilivyokuwa hapo awali, ambapo baadhi ya maeneo yaliendelea kunawiri kimaendeleo huku wengine yakidorora. Tumeshuhudia miradi ya miundombinu ikiendelezwa katika sehemu mbalimbali za magatuzi zilizokuwa zimetengwa kimaendeleo.

Pia, ugatuzi umeleta ushindani chanya baina ya majimbo; hivyo kuharakisha maendeleo. Jambo hili limetokana na hofu ya baadhi ya magavana kushindwa kimaendeleo. na wenzao. Wengi wao humotishika kutekeleza miradi mbalimbali ili kutimiza ahadi kwa raia waliowachagua ili waweze kuchaguliwa tena. Viwanda mbalimbali kama vile vya maziwa, vya majani chai na hata vya maembe vimeanzishwa katika baadhi ya kaunti. Hii imeimarisha uchumi wa majimbo haya.

Isitoshe, nafasi za kazi zimeweza kubuniwa kutokana na mfumo wa ugatuzi. Si jambo la mjadala kusema kuwa kuna watu wengi walioajiriwa kufanya kazi katika afisi mbalimbali za kaunti na hata viwandani. Wengi wameweza kuyakidhi mahitaji ya kila siku huku maisha yao yakiboreka. Kutokana na hali hii, kiwango cha uhalifu kimepungua Baadhi ya vijana waliokuwa wametamauka hapo awali wamepata matumaini maishani baada ya kupata kazi katika serikali hizi.

Vilevile, huduma za serikali kwa wananchi zimeletwa karibu nao. Ukweli ni kuwa hapo awali, baadhi ya wananchi walihitajika kusafiri mbali kama vile hadi Nairobi kw lengo la kuhudumiwa. Wengi walikuwa wakichelewa, hivyo kuyafanya mambo yao kuenda mvange baada ya kukosa huduma walizohitaji. Hivi leo mambo ni tofauti madhali huduma nyingi wanazohitaji zinapatikana majimboni. Hili linasababisha uokoaji wa muda ambapo huweza kutumia muda wao kutekeleza kazi za kimaendeleo.

Zaidi ya hayo, climu imeboreshwa pale ambapo baadhi ya ujenzi wa shule umefadhiliwa na serikali za kaunti. Watoto wengi wameweza kujiunga na shule na kupat elimu. Nafasi za ajira kwa walimu wanaopata kazi katika shule mpya zinazoanzishwit wamenufaika pakubwa. Hapo awali, watoto katika maeneo yaliyokosa shule waliscleic kwenye mwina wa urumo bila matumaini ya nyota yao kung'aa maishani.

Kwa kuwa hakuna masika yasiyokuwa na mbu, serikali za kaunti zimekumbwa n changamoto mbalimbali. Ukabila ni tatizo mojawapo ambalo limezivamia serikali hizi.. Baadhi ya magavana wamekuwa wakiwaajiri watu kutoka kaunti zao pekee. Wengine wamekuwa wakipendekeza asilimia kubwa ya nafasi za kazi zipewe watu kutoka majimbo yao. Hali hii inahatarisha utangamano nchini. Kutokana na serikali za magatuzi, ufisadi umeshamiri. Pamekuwa na visa vingi vinavyoripotiwa ambapo baadhi ya watumishi wa kaunti wamekuwa wakibadhiri mali ya umma, Hali hii imedumaza maendeleo katika majimbo kama haya.

Licha ya serikali za ugatuzi kukumbwa na changamoto, ni ukweli kuwa zina manufaa tele. Kwa kuwa umoja ni nguvu utengano ni udhaifu, viongozi wa majimbo pamoja na wananchi wanafaa kushirikiana kupambana na changamoto hizi. Hili likitekelezwa, serikali hizi zitaendelea kuwafaa wananchi. Majimbo husika yatapiga hatua kubwa za kimaendeleo na kuboresha maisha ya wananchi.

41. Ni nini maana ya ugatuzi kulingana na kifungu?
    1. Kuhawilisha mamlaka kutoka scrikali moja hadi nyingine.
    2. Kuhamisha baadhi ya mamlaka kutoka serikali kuu hadi serikali za majimbo.
    3. Kuhawilisha majukumu ya serikali za ugatuzi hadi kwenye serikali kuu. 
    4. Kuhamisha baadhi ya majukumu ya serikali za magatuzi au majimbo. 
42. Kenya ilianza kutekeleza mfumo wa ugatuzi lini?
    1. Mwaka wa elfu mbili na mbili.
    2. Kabla ya mwaka wa elfu mbili na mbili.
    3. Wakati katiba mpya ya Kenya ilipokuwa ikipitishwa.
    4. Katika mwaka wa elfu mbili na mbili ilipoanza kutekelezwa.
43. Si kweli kusema kuwa, mfumo wa ugatuzi una
    1. manufaa pekee.
    2. faida na madhara.
    3. manufaa tele.
    4. changamoto zake.
44. Kulingana na aya ya pili,
    1. mfumo wa ugatuzi umeimarisha usawa wa kimaeneo.
    2. ugatuzi umesaidia baadhi ya maeneo kuendelea kuliko mengine.
    3. awali, miundombinu ilikuwa imepuuzwa na serikali.
    4. hakuna eneo lililoendelea kuliko jingine chini ya mfumo wa ugatuzi.
45. Maoni ya mwandishi ni kuwa;
    1. ushindani ni adui wa maendeleo.
    2. bila ushindani maeneo hayawezi kujiendeleza
    3. ushindani ukitumiwa vizuri unaweza kuharakisha ustawi.
    4. ushindani nzuri unaweza kuathiri maendeleo kwa njia hasi.
46. Uchumi wa majimbo utaimarishwa zaidi na;
    1. kuzinduliwa njia mpya za uzalishaji.
    2. migao inayotolewa mara kwa mara.
    3. mikopo kutoka mataifa ya kigeni. 
    4. juhudi za viongozi za kutaka wachaguliwe tena.
47. Kifungu kimedokeza kuwa uhalifu huchangiwa na;
    
    1. kupuuzwa kwa maeneo mengi na serikali.
    2. kukosa namna ya kujikimu kimaisha.
    3. ukosefu wa utawala madhubuti katika taifa.
    4. kutokuwepo kwa viwanda katika . maeneo.
48. Huduma zikiletwa karibu na wananchi,
    1. watakuwa na muda wa kupumzika kwani hawaendi popote.
    2. watahudumiwa kwa wingi na wahudumu wachache.
    3. watapata huduma zenyewe bila gharama yoyote.
    4. watapata muda zaidi wa kufanya shughuli za ujenzi wa taifa.
49. Ni kweli kuwa hakuna masika yasiyokuwa na mbu maadamu ugatuzi,
    1. umeimarisha miundomsingi shuleni, umeongeza maendeleo mashinani.
    2. umeleta tatizo la ukabila, umesababisha ubadhirifu wa mali ya umma.
    3. umerahisisha utoaji huduma, unavuruga umoja wa kitaifa. 
    4. umeongeza nafasi za kazi, umesababisha kubaguliwa kwa wenyeji wa magatuzi.
50. Kulingana na aya ya mwisho;
    1. changamoto za ugatuzi ni manufaa kwa wananchi.
    2. kufanikiwa kwa ugatuzi .kunategemea ushirikiano wa watawala na watawaliwa.
    3. ufisadi umedumaza maendeleo katika baadhi ya maeneo.
    4. si vizuri kutoa nafasi za kazi kwa watu wa maeneo mengine.

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Read the following passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 1 - 15. For each blank space, choose the best answer from the choices given.

There are many kinds of snakes __1__ this planet. However, not all of them are poisonous. The most common snakes __2__ sometimes be found in our gardens. __3__ harmless grass snakes vary in length from one foot to three feet. They rarely bite people and are ___4__, shy creatures. Grass snakes eat insects and small animals like frogs and chicks. They are good, __5__ the garden as they keep away pests like rats. The most poisonous __6__ of snakes are the python and viper. __7__ these snakes are seldom found in gardens. Instead, they __8__ in forests or in dense vegetation such as swampy area. They do not actively __9__ out victims, but will defend themselves __10__ potential enemies and intruders. __11__ the snake senses someone coming, it would rather glide noiselessly away __12__ confront the person. Contrary to popular belief, snakes do not __13__ with their tongue. They bite with two fangs which point backwards. The snake's tongue, which __14__
flicks in and out, is actually its 'fingers'. Its tongue __15__ nerve endings helps the snake feel the food before eating it.

For questions 16 to 18, complete the sentence with best alternative from the choices given. 

16. Dorothy is the most _________________________ girl in her class.
    1. diligent
    2. clever
    3. fastest
    4. keen
17. It was not until the match began _____________________________  we realised the opponents had an extra player.
    1. when
    2. than
    3. that
    4. then
18. Neither of the children _____________________________ been allowed to sit at that desk.
    1. was
    2. has
    3. have
    4. were

For questions 19 and 20, choose the alternative that means the same as the underlined words. 

19. I hope to call on my deskmate this weekend.
    1. check
    2. view
    3. see
    4. visit
20. It is hard to explain why they turned down the offer.
    1. refused
    2. denied
    3. rejected
    4. returned

In questions 21 to 23, choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.

21. The tycoon has _____________________________ the foundation of a new mansion.
    1. lied
    2. lay
    3. lain
    4. laid
22. Molly appeared familiar ____________________________ the places we visited.
    1. for
    2.  with
    3. to
    4. on
23. The pirates failed terribly when they tried to attack a _________________________________ of sailors.
    1. crew
    2. troupe
    3. troop
    4. pannel

For questions 24 and 25, choose the word that least fits in the group.

24.  
    1. diligent
    2. hardworking
    3. industrious
    4. cautious
25.  
    1. insolent
    2. rude
    3. impolite
    4. courteous

Read the passage below and answer questions 26 to 38.

Hen made a discovery that broke her heart. She wondered who was behind the malice. One of her eggs was missing. She made up her mind to inform Rooster who was hunting for food elsewhere. Hen fled her nest to find Rooster not knowing that she was about to lose more eggs. Just out of view of the nest, the thief patiently waited for Hen to leave her eggs again. Black Snake crept slowly and quietly up to the nest. He eyed the eggs and quickly swallowed one. Black Snake smiled to himself. His plan had been so simple and had worked so well. He swallowed another egg. It slid far down his long throat before his muscles crushed the fragile shell. "I'll be back later for another delicious egg, Hen," hissed Black Snake as he slithered away. "Thank you for another fine meal.”

Meanwhile, the frantic Hen led Rooster back to her nest. "Why would someone take one of my eggs?" she clucked. Rooster was equally at sixes and sevens at what had happened. He asked whether Hen had counted the eggs well. From the expression on Hen's face, Rooster knew he shouldn't have asked that question. She glared at him and said, "You know I can count. See for yourself. How many eggs are in my nest?"

"One, two, three," Hen began counting as Rooster watched curiously. She frowned and stopped counting out aloud. She was red with fury. Just the few minutes she had been away, another egg had been stolen. Rooster was equally infuriated. He was convinced there was a thief in their neighbourhood. Sadly, he had no idea how to discover who it was.

The next few days were just terrible for Hen. She worried constantly about her remaining eggs. She tried to stay with her eggs at all times but it was not possible to always be with them. Sometimes she had to leave to get food or take care of her other chicks. No matter why and when she left, the same thing always happened. One or two eggs disappeared each time. "Someone is watching me very closely," cried the Hen. "He knows exactly where I am at each moment of the day. I am only left with three eggs."

"Although I cannot prove anything," comforted Rooster, "I think it must be Black Snake who is stealing your eggs. He's patient enough to watch you a long time, and we all know how he loves to eat eggs." Just the thought of Black Snake eating her eggs made Hen shudder. She had heard stories of how he swallowed eggs and then crushed them further down his long slender neck. She knew Rooster was probably correct.

"I must hurry back to my nest," declared Hen, realising how long she had talked to Rooster. She rushed to her eggs, but it was too late. Two more eggs had vanished. "Rooster!" she cried. "Come help me. I only have one egg left." Rooster and Hen were fed up with the Black Snake's mischief. They decided to teach him a lesson he would never live to remember. They came up with a plan that they thought would serve the purpose. The next morning, Hen continued guarding her last egg as if everything were normal. From a distance, Black Snake watched patiently not knowing that all would go haywire for him in a short while. In line with the plan, Hen left her nest as she always did. Just then, Black Snake slithered out of hiding. In no time at all, he swallowed what he believed was final egg. It slid down his throat easily. But, when his muscles squeezed the egg, it did not break. It only became firmly lodged in his throat, cutting off his air supply. Black Snake twisted and turned trying to crush the ‘egg' or loosen it so he could breathe. It was at that point that he realised that he had been tricked into swallowing a stone. By the time Hen returned with Rooster, the struggle was over. Black Snake would steal no more eggs. He was dead.

26. The first time Hen discovered that her egg was missing, she
    1. did not take it seriously.
    2. despaired.
    3. was greatly saddened.
    4. wished to lay a trap.
27. Why did Hen decide to look for Rooster?
    1. To find out where he was.
    2. She knew Rooster had an idea who the thief was.
    3. She had nothing else.
    4. To break the news to him.
28. As the Black Snake said 'Thank you for another fine meal',
    1. was genuinely grateful.
    2. was mocking Hen.
    3. was certain to remain undiscovered.
    4. knew how worried Hen was.
29. How did Rooster react when Hen mentioned the lost egg to him? He
    1. dismissed her.
    2. became furious.
    3. got suspicious.
    4. was confused.
30. Why was Hen enraged according to the passage?
    1. She had lost another egg.
    2.  She did know the thief.
    3. She realised that the thief was in her neighbourhood.
    4. She did not know what to do.
31. It was not possible for Hen to keep her eggs secure mainly because
    1. she had no idea who the thief was.
    2. there were enemies in her neighbourhood.
    3. she had to leave her nest from time to time.
    4. the thief was very dangerous.
32. Black Snake found it easy to steal Hen's eggs because
    1. no one knew he was a thief.
    2. he watched Hen's movements closely.
    3. he found the eggs delicious.
    4. Hen was hardly ever in her nest.
33. According to the information in the passage, it is true to say that Hen
    1. knew nothing about Black Snake.
    2. doubted that Black Snake was the thief.
    3.  felt secure in her nest.
    4. knew that Black Snake liked eggs.
34. The word vanished as used in the passage means the same as
    1. disappeared
    2. lessened
    3. materialised
    4. diminished
35. The trick that Rooster came up with
    1. was meant to teach the Black Snake a lesson.
    2. left Black Snake in a lot of pain.
    3. was fatal to Black Snake.
    4. had been suggested by Hen.
36. Why did Hen leave her nest according to the last paragraph?
    1. To get food.
    2. To check on her chicks.
    3. To find Rooster.
    4. To lure Black Snake into her nest.
37. Why did Black Snake die?
    1. He had been tricked.
    2. He suffocated.
    3. He had swallowed a hard object.
    4. He was greedy.
38. What is the best title for the above passage?
    1. The frustrated Hen.
    2. Black Snake learns a lesson.
    3. Hen and her eggs.
    4. The Cruel Black Snake.

Read the passage below and then answer questions 39 to 50.

Manduli was in his mid twenties. Out of sheer adventure, he found himself smoking. In those days, starting to smoke was considered a fashionable thing to do by adults. Consequently, many a young person got attracted to it. Smoking was like a rite of passage, when one moved on from being a boy to being a man, an adult. Friendship in those days insisted on being able to do similar things together. So, if one had the bad luck of being among smokers, picking up the habit was the most natural thing to do. During those days, tobacco companies were deliberately quiet on the details of the hazards that came with smoking.

However, something unusual happened that caused serious concerns among smokers and the non-smokers alike. The 'star' of a cigarette advertisement, one that had a lovely slogan about smoking being a truly glamorous and manly thing to do, died of lung cancer. This sent shivers among a significant section of the smokers. Of course the deceased was a model smoker. The courage with which he would take puffs in the advertisement proved his passion for the habit. To rub salt in the wound, stories of other people who died of respiratory ailments after years of smoking became common news. Even non-smoking tobacco company employees developed lung cancer and other complications. Scientists were prompted to carry out research and the revelations were shocking. Tobacco companies had genetically modified tobacco plants to create faster addiction to nicotine among new smokers.

By the time this came into the public domain, Manduli had been smoking for more than ten years. The addiction was so entrenched that he never mentally accepted that he even had it.

However, he began to get seriously worried when his best friend's wife died of lung cancer despite never having smoked a cigarette all her life. It was later discovered that the fatal disease had resulted from the effects of secondary smoking. Her husband was a chain smoker. He smoked everywhere in the house. He had no idea that he was not only damaging his life but he was also killing his wife gradually. In addition, another friend of Manduli's who was a heavy smoker succumbed to cancer. The same year, another friend of his, who was a regular smoker had a heart attack. Since the man did not have close relatives in the same town, Manduli became his constant companion. He drove him to hospital regularly though the patient did not survive. His demise marked the turning point in Manduli's life. He decided to totally remove cigarettes from life. He got rid of all the ash-trays in his house and the office.

The first week was terrible for Manduli, His moods fluctuated from one extreme to the other. That not withstanding, he still remained focused on his goal. Every time that he very badly needed a cigarette, he would hold a cigarette in his hand and stare at in closely. He would build up the hatred that he had for it, for having taken over his life so viciously. He would then crush it in between his fingers, grind in up in his palm and throw it into the rubbish bin. In the long run, Manduli overcame this addictive vice.

39. Why did Manduli start smoking?
    1. He was influenced by his peers.
    2. He probably found it exciting.
    3. He needed something to keep him busy.
    4. He had always wanted to do it.
40. Which statement is true according to the first paragraph?
    1. Tobacco companies do not release useful information to the public.
    2.  Friendship used to be founded on smoking.
    3. Perhaps many people did not know the problems associated with smoking.
    4. Many people still consider smoking a rite of passage.
41. It is true to say that the 'star' of a cigarette advertisement
    1. became ill for several years.
    2. was a non-smoker
    3. knew the dangers of smoking.
    4. demonstrated to viewers how to smoke.
42. When the 'star' of a cigarette advertisement died,
    1. the number of smokers declined by half.
    2. people realised smoking was harmful.
    3. not many people associated his death with smoking.
    4. some smokers stopped the habit instantly.
43. What is the meaning of the phrase "To rub salt in the wound"? To
    1. worsen a situation.
    2. cause a lot of deaths.
    3. cause worry among people.
    4. make things appear strange.
44. Why did tobacco companies modify tobacco plants? To
    1. make cigarettes more attractive.
    2. make cigarettes less dangerous.
    3. beat their competitors in the market.
    4. enrich themselves.
45. The word fatal as used in the passage can best be replaced by
    1. dangerous
    2. deadly
    3. disastrous
    4. serious
46. Manduli's friend's wife died because
    1. she was a smoker.
    2. her husband was down with cancer.
    3. she had inhaled cigarette smoke for long.
    4. her husband had neglected her.
47. It is untrue to say that Manduli's friend who had a heart attack
    1. passed on eventually.
    2. had no relatives.
    3. needed regular medication.
    4. was a smoker.
48.  The fact that Manduli removed ash trays from his house and office shows that he
    1. sympathised with his friends.
    2. had never liked smoking.
    3. wanted to become a better person.
    4. was keen on giving up smoking.
49. When Manduli first stopped smoking, he
    1.  lived comfortably.
    2. experienced some challenges.
    3. got professional help.
    4. failed terribly.
50. The word vice as used in the passage can be classified as
    1. a noun
    2. an adjective
    3. a conjunction
    4.  a verb

COMPOSITION

You have 40 minutes to write your composition

Below is a beginning of a story, complete it making it as interesting as possible.

I could not sleep that night. I kept thinking about the event I would attend the following day.........................................

MARKING SCHEME

1. C
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. D
9. C
10. C
11. A
12. B
13. D
14. C
15. B
16. A
17. C
18. B
19. D
20. C
21. D
22. B
23. A
24. D
25. D
26. C
27. D
28. B
29. D
30. A
31. C
32. B
33. D
34. A
35. C
36. D
37. B
38. D
39. B
40. C
41. D
42. B
43. A
44. D
45. B
46. C
47. B
48. D
49. B
50. A

QUESTIONS

1. Write eighteen million one hundred and Eighty thousand and eighteen less quarter a million in figure.
   1. 18 180 018
   2. 18 018 018
   3. 18 180 018
   4. 18 430 018
2. What is the total value of digit 3 in the product of 465 and 245?0 mA
   1. Thousands
   2. Thousandth
   3. Three thousand
   4. Three hundred
3. The fractionsand are to be arranged from the largest to the smallest. What is the correct order?
   
   1. ¹/₅, ³/₇, ⁷/₉,  ⁹/₁₁ 
   2. ⁹/₁₁, ³/₇, ¹/₅, ⁷/₉ 
   3. ⁹/₁₁, ⁷/_9, ³/₇^{, 1}/₅ 
   4. ⁷/_9, ⁹/₁₁, ³/₇, ¹/₅ 
4. What is the value of the fraction
   7¹/₂ + 1¹/₄ OF 3¹/₆ ÷ 2¹/₂ ?
   
   1. 7²⁵/₃₈ 
   2. 9¹/₁₂ 
   3. 11¹/₂ 
   4. 17¹⁹/₄₈  
5. Which of the following is the sum of the next two numbers in the pattern
   11, 13, 17, 19, ________________________
   1. 27
   2. 23
   3. 50
   4. 52
6. What is the value of £10 650 onlWhat is the sum of 19.347 and 16,389 to the nearest hundredth?
   
   1. 35.736
   2. 35.74
   3. 35.746
   4. 35.73
7. What is the value of
   1.5 x 3 − 2.4 x 0.6 + 2.94
                   7.2,÷1.2
   1. 1
   2. 0.1
   3. 0.01
   4. 0.0001
8. Hassan shared his salary of sh. 36 000 as follows: 0.32 on fees, 0.11 on food, 0.13 on transport and the rest is shared equally between savings and personal development. How much more did he spend on fees than savings?
   1. Sh. 4 680.
   2. Sh. 7 920
   3. Sh. 11 520
   4. Sh. 3 600
9. In a meeting the number of men was 7 240. The number of women was a quarter of men but 6 440 less than the number of children. What was the total attendance in the meeting?
   1. 8250
   2. 17 300
   3. 10 006
   4. 9050
10. Three bells rings at an interval of 30min, 40min and 48min. The bells rang at 01130hrs. What time in am and pm did the bells ring together again?
    1. 7:30pm.
    2. 3:30pm
    3. 7:30am
    4. D. 3:30am
11. The table below shows the number of crates sold in a certain shop in one week.
    

    Day	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun
    Number of crates	80	110		60	94	60	9

    The average number of crates sold was 90. How many more crates were soldbon Wednesday than on Sunday?
    1. 34
    2. 130
    3. 96
    4. 64
12. The area of a square plot of land is 4 225m². The plot was to be fenced using four strands of barbed wire. What is the length of the wire used?
    1. 4 225m
    2. 260m 
    3. 520m
    4. 1 040m
13. A Mandera bound bus left Nairobi on Monday 2030hrs. The journey was to take exactly 1²/₃ days. On the way the vehicle broke down and they spent three hours repairing it. At what day and time did the bus get to Mandera in 12hrs system?
    1. 3:30pm Tuesday
    2. 12:20pm Tuesday
    3. 3:30pm Wednesday
    4. 12:30pm Wednesday
14. The length of a rectangular plot of land is 3m more than that of its width. The plot has perimeter 42m.“ What is the area of the plot in arcs? 
    1. 108 arcs
    2. 120 ares
    3. 1.08 ares
    4. 1.2 ares
15. The diagram below shows two semicircles cut out from a square. 
    
    What is half of the shaded area?
    1. 784cm²
    2. 616cm²
    3. 168cm²
    4. 84cm²
16. A rectangular room measures 8m Jong, 4m wide 2m high It has two windows 0.5m by 0.4m and door measuring 2m by Im. The rest of the room was painted in the inner side. What was the area painted?
    1. 2.4m²
    2. 48m²
    3. 45.6m²
    4. 28.4m²
17. An open cylindrical container has a capacity of 73 920 litres. What is its surface area if it has height of 30cm? 
    1. 7.744cm²
    2. 73.92cm²
    3. 3 256cm²
    4. 5 544cm²
18. The figure drawn below shows a triangular prism.
    
    Calculate its volume in cm³.
    1. 3 000cm³
    2. 3 200cm³
    3. 6 000cm³
    4. 6 500cm³
19. The area of a right angled triangle is 24cm². The height of the triangle is 8cm. What is the length of the longest side?
    1. 3cm
    2. 6cm
    3. 10cm
    4. 14cm
20. A rectangular water tank measures 1.8m by 1.4m by 1.0m. How many litres does it hold when three quarters full?
    1. 2 520L
    2. 1 890L
    3. 630L
    4. 2 440L
21. A school has 120 pupils in upper primary and 240 pupils in lower primary. Pupils in lower primary arc given 3 - 2dl packets of milk a week while whose in upper primary were given 2 - 2dl packets of milk per week. How many litres of milk do they consume in two weeks?
    1. 3 840L
    2. 1 920L
    3. 384L
    4. 192L
22. Electricity poles are to be fixed at an interval of 25m apart. A total of 225 poles were used. What is the distance that was fixed with electric poles in km?
    1. 5.6km
    2. 5 600km
    3. 5.625km
    4. 5 625km
23. In the figure below line AB is parallel to line DC. Line EF is a transversal.
    
    Which of the following statement is correct?
    1. Angle (t + r) = 180°
    2. Angle (n + p) = 180°
    3. Angle (o + q) = 180°
    4. Angle (s + m) = 180°
24. What is the product of Edges, faces and bases of a square based pyramid?
    1. 200
    2. 96
    3. 270
    4. 240
25. Line AB below is a part of a parallelogram ABCD. Line BC = 6.2cm and angle BAD = 57°. Complete the parallelogram and drop a perpendicular from point D to meet line AB at X. Join line CX./
    
    Measure angle CXD.
    1. 35
    2. 113°
    3. 33°
    4. 55°
26. Work out the inequality below:
    4x − 6 + 2x < 6
        3
    1. .x > 2²/₅ 
    2. x  < 2 ²/₅ 
    3. x < 1⁴/₅
    4. x > 1⁴/₅
27. Which of the following is the simplest form of
    6(3x+2y)+3(4x+3y)  
          2(2x+3y)+5x
    
    1. 10x + 7y
       3x + 2y
    2. 30x + 21y
       9x + 6y
    3. 6x + 3y 
       9x + 6y
    4. 2x + y
       3x + 2y
28. During a class of cight party in a school, the teacher bought the following items:
    • Forty - 2dl packets of milk @ sh. 20
    • Two crates of soda @ sh. 900
    • Four packets of sweets @ sh. 120
    • Two crates of breads @ sh. 520
    • Two cakes for shs. 380
      If the teacher paid using 5 - 1000 shilling notes, how much change did he get?
      1. Sh. 500
      2. Sh. 120
      3. Sh. 1 940
      4. Sh. 4 500
29. Khadija paid sh. 7 600 for an item after getting 5% discount. How much less would he have paid if he was given 7% discount?
    1. Sh. 200
    2. Sh. 120
    3. Sh. 1 940
    4. Sh. 4 500
30. During a feed the hungry run, a total of 650 girls took part. The number of boys was ⁴/₅ that of the girls. The number of adults was  ½ the number of children. Each child contributed sh. 1 200 while each adult contributed sh. 1 800. How much money was raised from the programme?
    1. Sh. 1 404 000
    2. Sh. 1 053 000
    3. Sh. 2 100 000
    4. Sh. 2 457 000
31. What is the value of x in the equation
    x + 2 + 2(x − 2) = 3 ?
       3             4
    1. 3¹/₅ 
    2. 5³/₅ 
    3. 4
    4. 6
32. At Wangui primary school the number of pupils in the year 2021 increased by 72 pupils. If this was 12% increase from the year 2020. How many pupils were there in the year 2021?
    1. 600
    2. 672
    3. 744
    4. 720
33. Jane went for leave from 28^th December 2021 to 7^th March 2022. For how many days was she on leave?
    1. 69
    2. 70
    3. 71
    4. 68
34. Eleven pupils scored the following marks in Science: 58, 64, 38, 78, 54, 66, 86, 68, 74, 48 and 54.
    What was the sum of the mean and median?
    1. 126⁶/₁₁ 
    2. 123
    3. 62⁶/₁₁ 
    4. 64
35. Nkamani borrowed sh. 160 000 from a bank that charged 5% compound interest. How much did he pay back after two years?
    1. Sh. 174 600
    2. Sh. 176 400
    3. Sh. 176 000
    4. Sh. 174 000
36. A company hired 24 men to do a job in 54 days. How many more men should be added to have the job done in 36 days?
    1. 12 men
    2. 36 men
    3. 18 men
    4. 30 men
37. In the figure below line EC is parallel to line AD. Angle EBC = 70° BEC = 80° and angle ACE = 20°
    
    What is the size of angle BDA?
    1. 70°
    2. 50°
    3. 30°
    4. 20° 
38. Express the ratio 5:8 as a decimal.
    1. 1.6
    2. 8.8
    3. 0.6
    4. 0.625
39. The figure below shows a quadrilateral ABCD constructed to scale below.
    
    What is the measure of the interior angle ADC?
    1. 231°
    2. 130°
    3. 125°
    4. 75°
40. A cyclist cycled at an average speed of 20km/h for 2¼ hours. He then took a matatu that covered 105km in 1¾ hours. What was the average speed for the whole journey?
    1. 125km/h
    2. 37.5km/h
    3. 62.5km/h
    4. 31.25km/h
41. The pie chart below shows how Omunga spent his salary.
    
    If he spent sh. 15 000 on transport and he saved the same as rent. How much more did he spend on food than savings?
    1. Sh. 180 000
    2. Sh. 27 500
    3. Sh. 142 500
    4. Sh. 37 500
42. What is the value of
    3 (abc + 2) − 2c
          a + b + c
    a = 2b, b = c + 1, c = 2
    
    1. 11
    2. 9½ 
    3. 10
    4. 36
43. Kassim had money in the form of ot notes as follows:
    

    Value	1000	500	200	100	50
    No. of notes	4	6	5	7	12

    If he changed all the money into ten shillings coins, how many coins did he get?
    1. 930
    2. 93
    3. 465
    4. 9 300,
44. Construct a triangle LMN in which LM = 6cm, NM = 5.3cm and LN = 10cm. Draw a circle whose circumference touches the three sides LM, NM and LN of the triangle.
    Measure the diameter of the circle.
    1. 6cm
    2. 1.2cm
    3. 2.4cm
    4. 12cm
45. Njau had sh. 180 000 in a bank, he withdrew all the money after one and a half years. How much did he withdraw if the money earned simple interest at the rate of
    1. Sh. 33 750
    2. Sh. 213 750
    3. Sh. 22 500
    4. Sh. 202 500
46. The table below shows the fare in shillings from Town A to town F.
    
    Achieng her husband and their four sons travelled from A to town F via town C. How much money did she pay?
    1. Sh. 3 000
    2. Sh. 2 400
    3. Sh. 2 800
    4. Sh. 2 600
47. The marked price of a generation is sh. 120 000. The cash price is 15% less than marked price. The hire purchase included a deposit of sh. 60 000 and 15 equal monthly instalments of sh. 6 000 each. How much less than hire purchase does one pay by buying on cash terms?
    1. Sh. 48 000
    2. Sh. 150 000
    3. Sh. 102 000
    4. .Sh: 30 000
48. What is the product of the LCM and the HCF of 12, 18 and 24?
    1. 432 C
    2. 360
    3. 6 
    4. 354
49. A watch loses 5 seconds every hour. The watch was set correct on Wednesday 6:30am. What time did it. show at 6:30pm the following Wednesday?
    1. 6:15pm
    2. 6:16pm
    3. 6:29pm.
    4. 6:45pm 
50. The graph below shows journey for two motorists. Kaloki and Mugambi from Nairobi to Nakuru a distance of 120km.
    
    How far apart nwere they by 9am?
    1. 38km
    2. 42km
    3. 51km
    4. 48km

MARKING SCHEME

1. C
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. D
9. B
10. B
11. A
12. D
13. C
14. C
15. C
16. C
17. A
18. A
19. C
20. B
21. C
22. A
23. D
24. A
25. D
26. A
27. A
28. A
29. A
30. D
31. C
32. B
33. B
34. A
35. B
36. A
37. C
38. D
39. A
40. B
41. D
42. C
43. A
44. C
45. B
46. A
47. A
48. A
49. A
50. B

PART I: SOCIAL STUDIES

Study the map of Kaplet Area above and use it to answer questions 1 to 7.    

1. The railway in Kaplet area is likely to transport?
   1. Tea to the factory
   2. Passengers to the town
   3. Tourists
   4. Minerals
2. The area covered by the lake is likely to be __________________________ km².
   1. 13
   2. 9
   3. 8
   4. 17
3. The climate in the South Eastern side of Kaplet area is likely to be
   1. cool and dry
   2. hot and dry
   3. hot and wet
   4. cool and wet
4. The dorminant soils in the North western side of Kaplet area is 
   1. alluvial soils
   2. clay soils
   3. volcanic soils
   4. black cotton soils
5. Three of the following are sources of livelihood for people in Kaplet area. Which one is not?
   
   1. Lumbering activities
   2. Mining activities
   3. Farming activities
   4. Trading activities
6. Which one of the following services are not offered in Kaplet town?
   
   1. Recreational services
   2. Educational services
   3. Health services
   4. Religious services
7. Kaplet area rises from
   
   1. North west
   2. North EastC
   3. South West
   4. South East
8. Settler farming in the white highlands was mainly done for
   
   1. commercial purposes
   2. Food production
   3. Subsistence use
   4. Home use
9. Which one of the following is true about the population structure of India?
   
   1. Most of the people are old
   2. There is low death rate
   3. The population growth rate is low
   4. The birth rate is high
10. One of the following is not a problem associated with rapid industrialization. Which one?
    1. Rural - Urban migration
    2. Better economic development in the country
    3. It can lead to depletion of resources
    4. Pollution
11. Which one of the following is not an effect of the rotation of the earth? It causes
    
    1. day and night
    2. different seasons.
    3. difference in time
    4. apparent movement of the sun

Use the diagram below to answer  questions 12-13

12. Name the parts marked Q and R respectively
    
    1. conelet, vent
    2. dyke, magma
    3. conelet, dyke
    4. crater, vent
13. Which one of the following mountain was not formed in the above way?
    
    1. Mt. Longonot
    2. Mt. Ruwenzori
    3. Mt. Kenya
    4. Mt. Nyirangongo1
14. The following are examples of industries. Which one can be classified as a primary industry?
    
    1. Shoe making at Limuru
    2. Cement making at Athi river
    3. Textile industry at Kisumu
    4. Sugar refining at Awendo
15. The system of administration used by the British in Northern Nigeria was
    
    1. direct rule
    2. assimilation
    3. paternalism
    4. indirect rule
16. Below is a weather instrument. It is used to measure
    
    
    1. humidity
    2. temperature
    3. air pressure
    4. rainfall 
17. Which one of the following boxes consist of communities that belong to the KWA speakers?
    
18. The following are characteristics of a type of marriage
    
    1. it is conducted by a religious leader
    2. A marriage certificate is issued
    3. a man is allowed to marry upto four wives
       The type of marriage described above is likely to be 
       1. Christian marriage
       2. Hindu marriage
       3. Customary marriage
       4. Muslim marriage
19. Copper is a major mineral in Zambia it has all the following uses except?
    
    1. Making water pipes
    2. Making sulphuric acid
    3. Making car radiators
    4. Making ornaments
20. Which one of the following best explains why the government has established game parks and game reserves?
    1. To conserve wildlife
    2. To attract tourists
    3. To create employment
    4. To make good use of land
21. The following are characteristics of a climatic region in Africa?
    
    1. it experiences cool wet winters
    2. summers are hot and dry
    3. Annual rainfall is about 500-1000mm
    4. temperatures range from 13°c - 24°c 
       Which one of the following is not likely to experience this type of climate?
       
       1. Morocco
       2. Algeria
       3. South Africa
       4. Zimbabwe
22. Who among the following leaders were associated with African socialism? 
    1. Oginga Odinga and Ronald Ngala 
    2. Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel Moi
    3. Tom Mboya and Jomo Kenyatta
    4. James Gichuru and Masinde Muliro
23. Which one of the following is not a reason why people should vote in the national elections?
    
    1. To elect a new government
    2. To exercise their democratic right
    3. To elect leaders of their choice 
    4. To obey the laws of Kenya

Study the map of Eastern Africa below and answer the questions that follow.  

24. The capital city of the country marked W is
    
    1. Khartoum
    2. Juba
    3. Mogadishu
    4. Addis Ababa
25. The pre-historic site marked T is likely to be
    
    1. Olduvai gorge
    2. Hyrax hill
    3. Omo valley
    4. Rusinga island
26. The lake marked Q was formed through a process called
    
    1. Faulting
    2. Downwarping
    3. Erosion
    4. Volcanicity
27. Name the desert marked S
    
    1. Namib
    2. Ogaden
    3. Chalbi
    4. Nubian
28. All the following communities followed the route marked R. Which one did not?
    
    1. Rendille
    2. Somali
    3. Oromo
    4. Maasai
29. The following describes an early visitor to Eastern Africa
    
    1. He was a German
    2. He signed treaties with African chiefs 
    3. He was the founder of the German East African Company (GEACE) in 1887.
       The visitor described above is likely to be 
       
       1. William Mackinnon
       2. Seyyid Said
       3. Carl Peters
       4. John Speke
30. The feature drawn below is likely to be fund in the
    
    
    1. desert
    2. coastal lowlands
    3. highlands
    4. lake basin
31. The main reason why the government is encouraging the conservation of natural forests in Kenya is because
    
    1. they control desertification
    2. they contain rare species of trees
    3. they control soil erosion
    4. they are habitats for wildlife
32. Below are descriptions of a certain hominid
    
    1. made tools from stones
    2. communicated through speech
    3. ate cooked food
       The hominid described above is likely to be
       
       1. Homo Erectus
       2. Homo habilis
       3. Ramapithecus
       4. Australopithecus
33. The following are problems experienced by IGAD except
    1. lack of peace
    2. mistrust among members
    3. prolonged drought
    4. lack of common currency
34. In a democratic society
    
    1. people join the ruling party
    2. only one political party is allowed
    3. elections are held regularly
    4. citizens are forced to pay taxes
35. Mzee Torotich a maize farmer in Kitale has bought land and settled in Kinangop where he grows potatotes. This type of irrigation is called
    
    1. urban-rural migration
    2. urban-urban migration
    3. rural-urban migration
    4. rural-rural migration
36. Which one of the following sets of rivers drain into the Atlantic ocean?
    
37. One of the duties of the school board of management is to
    
    1. employ teachers
    2. plan and develop school projects
    3. punish indisciplined children
    4. sack non performing teachers
38. Which one of the following skills was not learnt through apprenticeship during the pre-colonial period?
    
    1. Wood carving
    2. Iron smelting
    3. Herding
    4. Medicine
39. The following are disadvantages of irrigation schemes. Which one is not?
    
    1. They contribute to the spread of diseases
    2. They lead to global warming
    3. They lead to reduction of water in the rivers
    4. They support growth of food crops which are cheap
40. Which one of the following is not a cause of soil erosion?
    1. Heavy rainfall
    2. Monocropping
    3. Overgrazing
    4. Strip cropping
41. The people who founded the kingdom of old Ghana obtained their wealth mainly from
    1. weaving
    2. hunting
    3. trade
    4. fishing
42. An elected county representative can lose a seat if
    
    1. the election is cancelled by a court
    2. the person visits anther country
    3. the person misses 5 consecutive sittings
    4. the person does not contribute to debates in the county assembly
43. The best action to take if a pupil is sexually abused by a stranger is to
    1. rash the pupil to the pharmacy and buy ARV drugs
    2. arrest the stranger
    3. take the pupil to the hospital
    4. advise the pupil not to use that route again
44. The following are descriptions about a certain community in Africa
    
    1. decisions were made through concensus
    2. they were hunters and gatherers
    3. they traded with their neighbours
       The community above is likely to be
       1. The San
       2. The Buganda
       3. The Nyamwezi
       4. The Khoisan
45. During the pre-colonial period, people associated the croaking of frogs with 
    1. the coming of a dry season
    2. the coming of a good harvest 
    3. the coming of rains
    4. the coming of strong rains

Use the diagram below to answer questions 46-47   

46. The diagram above shows the formation of
    1. land breeze
    2. sea breeze
    3. orographic rainfall
    4. Cyclone
47. Which one of the following towns is not likely to experience the above phenomenon?
    
    1. Kisumu
    2. Mombasa
    3. Dar-es-salaam
    4. Arusha
48. If a person is stopped from joining a legal party of his choice he / she is denied the freedom of
    
    1. speech
    2. politics
    3. movement
    4. association
49. One of the following was a function of a clan in the traditional African societies. Which one is not?
    
    1. Settle disputes
    2. Predict the future
    3. Defend the community
    4. Train warriors
50. Which one of the following may lead to high population growth rate in a county?
    
    1. Cases of early marriages
    2. Family planning practices
    3. Change in cultural attitudes
    4. Education and awareness
51. Minutes of a school management committee meetings are written by   
    1. Deputy headteacher
    2. The chairperson
    3. The headteacher
    4. One of the teachers
52. Who among the following African leaders resisted the French in his territory?
    
    1. Chief Mkwawa
    2. Mekatilili wa Menza
    3. Samoure Toure
    4. Kabaka Mwanga
53. Which one of the following is the reason why Madaraka day is celebrated in Kenya?
    1. To remember the day when Kenya attained self government
    2. To remember freedom fighters
    3. To celebrate independence day
    4. To celebrate the day Kenya became a republic
54. The road sign below means
    
    1. bumps ahead
    2. slow down
    3. danger ahead
    4. round about
55. Gamal Abdel Nassaer promoted agriculture in Egypt when he
    
    1. set aside land for plantation farming
    2. initiated the building of Aswan High dam
    3. gave land to the peasants
    4. abolished Sharia laws
56. Which one of the following sets of countries consists only of those colonized by the French?
    
    1. Libya, Somalia, Egypt
    2. Senegal, Cameroon, Congo
    3. Angola, Nigeria, Mozambique
    4. Algeria, Mali, Senegal
57. Which tourist attractions below arecorrectly matched with the country where they are located?
    
    1. Gedi ruins - Uganda
    2. Pyramids - Kenya
    3. Berber villages - Morocco
    4. Slave markets - Zanzibar
58. Which one of the following is not a horticultural crop?
    
    1. Cotton
    2. Pawpaws
    3. Avocadoes
    4. Roses
59. Cabinet meetings in Kenya are chaired by the
    
    1. Speaker
    2. President
    3. Attorney General
    4. Chief justice
60. Population census is carried out in Kenya after years.
    
    1. 10
    2. 5
    3. 20
    4. 7

SECTION I:

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. God created the universe in 6 days. On which day did He create the sea, creatures and birds
    
    1. 2nd
    2. 4th
    3. 5th
    4. 6th
62. "Never against shall I destroy my people with water" God made a covenant with Noah. The sign of the covenant was
    
    1. Dove
    2. Rainbow
    3. Raven
    4. Fire
63. Abraham separated with Lot due to
    
    1. jealousy
    2. hatred
    3. enemity
    4. quarrels over grazing lands
64. Which gift of the holy spirit did Joseph have which made him famous in Egypt? 
    1. Interpreting dreams
    2. Working miracles
    3. Artistic talent
    4. Was a good speaker
65. Why did Moses decide to leave Egypt to go and live in Midian?
    
    1. To look for the burning bush
    2. To escape from Pharaoh
    3. To look for Jethro's herd
    4. To receive the ten commandments
66. Which one of the following achievements of David made Jerusalem a centre of worship? He _______________________
    
    1. built the temple
    2. brought back the ark of the covenant
    3. killed Goliath
    4. fought 5000 men
67. "My clan is the weakest in the tribe of Manasseh and I am the least important member of my family." Who spoke these words
    
    1. Gideon
    2. David
    3. Isaiah
    4. Joseph
68. Which one of the following is the reason why king Solomon is remembered as a great king of Israel. He ____________________
    
    1. bought the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem
    2. had many wives
    3. had great wisdom
    4. built the lord's temple in Jerusalem
69. Which one of the following is not a prophecy of prophet Isaiah about the work of the Messiah. He would
    
    1. preach good and to the poor
    2. give sight to the blind
    3. lead Israelites free from the Roman rule
    4. set the oppressed fire
70. Why was Mary greatly troubled by the angel's message during the annunciation of the birth of Jesus?
    
    1. She was engaged to Joseph 
    2. she was a virgin
    3. she feared the angel
    4. she was barren
71. Who ordered for a census to be done when Jesus was born?
    
    1. Pontius Pilate
    2. King Herod
    3. Augustus Caesar
    4. Governor Quirintius
72. Complete the following beatitude: Happy are these who are humble
    
    1. for they will see God
    2. God will be merciful to them
    3. the kingdom of heaven
    4. they will receive what God has promised
73. Which of the following parables of Jesus teaches about forgiveness
    
    1. the good Samaritan
    2. the prodigal son 
    3. the mustard sad 
    4. the net
74. Which of the following teachings of Jesus about prayer is true?
    
    1. God answers prayers immediately 
    2. It should be said in humility
    3. Prayer should be long
    4. It should be said in groups
75. Cleophas and his friend were talking to Jesus without realising till he
    
    1. prayed with them
    2. broke the bread
    3. explained the scriptures
    4. drank the wine
76. Jesus asked His disciples to pray on Mount Olive inorder to
    1. stay awake
    2. defend themselves
    3. avoid falling into temptations 
    4. fight Judas and the soldier
77. Which one of the following activities shows a fruit of the holy spirit?
    1. Telling about the future 
    2. Speaking in tongues
    3. Caring for the sick 
    4. Conducting bible study
78. Before the disciples received the Holy spirit they were in a room in Jerusalem
    1. sleeping
    2. praying
    3. hiding
    4. eating
79. The story of Saul on his way to Damascus teaches Christians to
    
    1. support the spread of the gospel
    2. help there in need
    3. be kind to the poor
    4. read the scriptures
80. When there was a famine the believers sent Paul and Barnabbas to Judea to
    1. preach to non jews
    2. heal the sick
    3. take money to fellow believers
    4. place hands on the non converts
81. Which one of the following is a role of ancestors in the traditional African society?
    
    1. Ancestors act as intermediaries between the living and God.
    2. Ancestors show the living how to use their talents wisely
    3. Ancestors remind the living to love their enemies
    4. Ancestors teach the living on how to pray
82. Three of the following are reasons why circumcision is practised in traditional African societies, which one is not?
    1. The initiates become full members of their community
    2. The initiates pass from childhood to adulthood
    3. The initiates are allowed to marry 
    4. The initiates become chiefs
83. Which one of the following traditional African practice concerning new life is illegal in Kenya?
    
    1. Naming
    2. Taking
    3. Circumcision
    4. Female genital mutilation
84. Which of the following statements is true of both christianity and traditional African religion?
    
    1. They both teach about the second coming of Jesus
    2. They both have holy books
    3. They both have missionaries
    4. They both teach about life after death
85. Christians best prepare themselves for Easter by
    1. repenting their sins
    2. buying new clothes
    3. visiting their friends
    4. preparing special food
86. After assisting her mother in kitchen. work, Daisy realizes that she had some extra time. As a christian the best way to spread it is by
    1. reading story books
    2. watching films 
    3. visiting her friend
    4. visiting an orphan
87. Which one of the following is not a reason why the taking of alcohol as a way of spending leisure is condemned.
    1. It leads to conflicts within the family
    2. It leads to irresponsible sexual behaviours
    3. It promotes mental health
    4. It could lead to a loss of income
88. Dennis, a standard eight pupil has been receiving gifts from an elderly rich woman who wants to have a relationship with him. As a christian the right action for him to take is to
    
    1. transfer to another school
    2. inform other pupils about the roman 
    3. report the matter to the headteacher 
    4. accept the gifts
89. You have discovered that Bosire your best friend is being used by a rich man to sell drugs to other pupils in school. As a christian you should tell him to
    1. Transfer to another school
    2. ask the rich man to pay him well
    3. sell the drugs and not use them 
    4. stop selling the drugs and concentrate in class
90. Which one of the following is a wrong use of money?
    
    1. Helping the needy to become rich
    2. Paying school fees for a relative
    3. Paying salaries to workers
    4. Giving gifts to voters

SECTION II:

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following Surah teaches about oneness in Allah (SWT)?
    1. Al-Fatiha
    2. An-Nas
    3. Al-Ikhlas
    4. At-Kanthar
62. The verse 'you do not worship what I worship' is derived from which surah?
    1. Al-miminim
    2. Maun
    3. Al-Kafirun and off
    4. Zilzala
63. The prayer performed between morning and mid-day is called:-
    
    1. fajr
    2. dhuhur
    3. dhuha
    4. witri
64. The sunna prayer performed during the night of Ramadhan is called:-
    1. Ishai
    2. Tarawele
    3. Istiskai 
    4. Sala tul lail
65. Which of the following surah is recited seventeen times a day by muslims?
    
    1. Annas
    2. Al-Fatiha
    3. Aya tul kursy 
    4. Tyin
66. Which of the following can nullify udhu?
    
    1. Passing wind
    2. Speaking
    3. Applying perfume
    4. Shaking hands
67. Which is the correct order of prayers performed by muslims?
    
    1. Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha
    2. Fajr, Dhuhr, Maghrib, Asr, Isha 
    3. Fajr, Dhuhr, Maghrib, Isha, Asr
    4. Fajr, Maghrib, Dhuhr, Isha, Asr
68. Which of the following prophet of Allah received Suhuf?
    
    1. Ibrahim
    2. Issa
    3. David
    4. Mohamed
69. What is the main teaching from Surah Al Alaq?
    
    1. All people should be responsible for their deeds
    2. A man was created from a clot of blood
    3. Allah is the only forgiver
    4. Prophet is favoured by God
70. Who among the following is not a prophet?
    
    1. Zulekha
    2. Isaak
    3. Yunus
    4. Ishmail
71. When you visit a sick in the hospital the best gift you can give to him is:-
    
    1. a flower
    2. get well card
    3. food
    4. a dua
72. When someone gives you a gift you should say:-
    
    1. Alhamdulillahi
    2. Jazakallah
    3. lahaula wa lakwata
    4. Audhubillahi
73. Islam teaches on hardwork since:-
    
    1. it discourages begging
    2. it discourages laziness
    3. it is a way of creating wealth
    4. it is a way of earning lawfully
74. Which of the following items is hash for zakat?
    
    1. Personal clothings 
    2. House furniture
    3. Farm produce
    4. Family house
75. When muslims are in need they should seek help from:-
    
    1. Mohamed
    2. Jibril 
    3. Allah
    4. Imam
76. Which one of the following islamic months is not among the sacred months (ash-hunul-human)?
    
    1. Rajab
    2. Muharan 
    3. Dulhija
    4. Ramadhan
77. The lesson derived from the bottle of badr is that prisoners should be:-
    1. treated kindly
    2. be forced to work
    3. be set free
    4. denied food
78. Which one of the following is a halaal business practice?
    
    1. Gambling
    2. Selling alcohol 
    3. Hoarding
    4. Lending money
79. The festival of Idd Id Fitri is celebrated on:-
    
    1. 1st shawal
    2. 30th Ramadhan 
    3. 1st Ramadhan
    4. 1st Rajab
80. Hussein found a thousand shilling note on the assembly ground. What would be the best course of action?
    
    1. Share the money with friends
    2. Take the money to his parents
    3. Take the money to the teacher
    4. Use the money to buy school books
81. The duty of angel Izrail is to:-
    
    1. remove people's souls
    2. blowing the trumpet
    3. recording deeds
    4. bringing rain
82. Which of the following attributes of Allah describes Allah as the king of kings?
    
    1. Malik
    2. Kahman
    3. Al-gudus
    4. Ar-rahum
83. Which one of the following can be classified as light najis?
    
    1. Bacon
    2. Dogs urine
    3. Urine of a baby boy
    4. Vomit
84. How many rakaas are performed during Fajr prayers?
    1. 4
    2. 10
    3. 8
    4. 2
85. Which of the following are fadh prayers prayed by muslims?
    
    1. Dhuha
    2. Dhuhr
    3. Tareweh
    4. Taqwa
86. Thuluthul Quran is a title given to surah Ikhlas. This is because Sura Ikhlas is the:-
    
    1. mother of the Quran
    2. a third of Quran
    3. heart of Quran
    4. opening chapter
87. Muslims lost in the battle of:-
    
    1. Badr
    2. Hunain
    3. Uhud
    4. Khadaq
88. The two Muadhatein surah are __________________ and  __________________
    
    1. Nas and Falaq
    2. Kauthar and Maun
    3. Nasr and Asr
    4. Dhuha and Inshirah
89. Who is not among the four caliphs of prophet (pbuh)?
    
    1. Abbakar
    2. Abu-jahal 
    3. Ali
    4. Uthman
90. Doing right and avoiding evil wherever we are is a sign of having:-
    
    1. Ihsan
    2. Iman
    3. Taqwa
    4. Tawakkal

MARKING SCHEME

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. D
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. C
7. D
8. A
9. D
10. B
11. B
12. A
13. B
14. D
15. D
16. C
17. D
18. D
19. B
20. A
21. D
22. C
23. D
24. B
25. B
26. D
27. B
28. C
29. A
30. A
31. A
32. D
33. C
34. D
35. D
36. B
37. C
38. D
39. D
40. D
41. C
42. A
43. C
44. A
45. C
46. B
47. D
48. D
49. A
50. A
51. C
52. C
53. A
54. C
55. B
56. D
57. C
58. A
59. B
60. A

C.R.E

61. C
62. B
63. D
64. A
65. B
66. B
67. A
68. D
69. C
70. B
71. C
72. D
73. B
74. B
75. B
76. C
77. C
78. C
79. A
80. C
81. A
82. D
83. D
84. D
85. A
86. D
87. C
88. C
89. D
90. D