Open Source Content Management

ART AND CRAFT

1. Grade 4 learners joined pieces of leather as shown below.
   
               
   What is the name of the strip of leather labelled X?
   1. Coil
   2. Thong
   3. Fibre
   4. Reeds
2. Which of these items can be used to scratch waxy surface when creating pictures using crayon etching technique?
   1. Nail
   2. Eraser
   3. Paper
   4. Ruler
3. Grade four learners of Kikuyu Township school modelled a pot using pinch technique. Which of the following is not a technique that the learners could have used to decorate the modelled pot?
   1. Stamping
   2. Scratching
   3. Kneading
   4. Incising
4. The following materials are required when creating tonal variation on a cylindrical form. Which one is not?
   1. Pencil
   2. Sharpener
   3. Rubber
   4. Wax
5. Learners modelled pots of varying sizes and shapes in class. How did they make the walls of the pinch pots to have even thickness?
   1. Using a stick to smoothen the pinch pot.
   2. Leaving the pot to dry slowly under a shade.
   3. Pressing against the walls using the thumb and fingers to widen the hole and shape the pot.
   4. Making a hole into the lump of clay using the thumb onlY
6. Which of the following is a lower case letter?
   1. k
   2. t
   3. m
   4. g
7. The following practices are usually carried by different communities when making baskets. Which one is not?
   1. Twining
   2. Plaiting
   3. Incising
   4. Sewing
8. The following are natural materials that are used in basketry when weaving a circular mat. Which one is not?
   1. Nylon
   2. Banana fibre
   3. Reeds
   4. Wattle sticks
9. Grade 4 learners created different pictorial composition using montage technique. Which locally available natural adhesive did they use to stick cut-out pictures and photographs?
   1. Glue sticks
   2. Office glue
   3. Cellotape
   4.  Blue gum
10. The following items are usually made from leather after the tanning process. Which one is not?
    1. Belts
    2. Bags
    3. Shoes
    4. Cups
11. Grade 4 learners of Rungiri primary school were told to name different types of props that can be used in a folk dance. Among the answers given below, which one is not one of them?
    1. Flywhisk
    2. Sticks
    3. Shields
    4. Floor
12. The following are safety measures that should be observed when dancing except one. Which one is it?
    1. Do not dance on a wet floor.
    2. Do not dance while wearing loose clothes and sharp costumes.
    3. Dance while stepping on others.
    4. Do not crowd together while dancing.
13. Learners were taught the importance of cleaning a descant recorder before and after use. Why is it important to clean the instrument?
    1. To avoid using the descant recorder.
    2. To sell the descant recorder after use.
    3. To use the descant recorder many times in a day.
    4. To prevent the spread of germs and diseases.
14. Learners were taught about groups of percussion instruments by their teacher. One of the instrument learnt was a drum shown below. What type of instrument is it?
                
    
    1. Melodic percussion instrument.
    2. Non-melodic percussion instrument.
    3. Wind instrument.
    4. String instrument.
15. Re-arrange the following procedure in the correct order from the first step to the last step on how to make a functional shaker shown below.
                 
    1. Flatten the bottle tops.
    2. Remove the inside soft part of the bottle tops.
    3. Make a hole in the middle of each bottle top.
    4. Put the bottle tops in a string or wire.
    5. Perform a song as you play the shaker.
    6. Tie the string or wire with the bottle tops to a Y-shaped stick.
       1. (ii), (i), (iv), (iii), (vi), (v)
       2. (ii), (i), (vi), (iii), (iv), (v)
       3. (ii), (i), (iii), (iv), (vi), (v)
       4. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (vi), (v)
16. The following are values that we learn from folk songs. Which one is not?
    1. Kindness
    2. Unity
    3. Disobedience
    4. Peace
17. Natalie named elements of dance. Which one was not correct?
    1. Resting
    2. Space
    3. Energy
    4. Time
18. How do we call songs that are sung by people of a particular area or community to mark an occasion?
    1. Folk songs
    2. Sacred songs
    3. Topical songs
    4. Patriotic songs
19. Samson wants to tune a drum. He can tune it by
    1. hitting it hard.
    2. warming the membrane.
    3. Couring cold water on it.
    4. sitting on it.
20. The following are activities we can engage in when singing action songs. Which one is not?
    1. Sweeping
    2. Washing hands
    3. Fighting.
    4. Weaving mats

Study the map of Momu area and answer questions 21-25.

21. Grade four learners were asked to identify the direction of the school from Faida market in Momu area. Which answer was correct?
    1. South West
    2. North West
    3.  North East
    4. South East
22. The church in Momu area shows that the people are
    1. Christians
    2. Muslims
    3. Pagans
    4. Hindus
23.  Which one of the following physical features is not found in Momu area?
    1. Hill
    2. Lake
    3. River
    4. Ocean
24. Which of these crops is not grown in Momu area?
    1. Coffee
    2. Maize
    3. Tea
    4. Beans
25. People of Momu area buy and sell their goods at the
    1. School
    2. Market
    3. Church
    4. Lake
26. Kenya is divided into how many counties?
    1. 47
    2. 10
    3. 2
    4. 8
27. The following are qualities of a good leader. Which one is not?
    1. Honest
    2. Responsible
    3. Corrupt
    4. Hardworking
28. The sun rises from the
    1. East
    2. West
    3. North
    4. South
29. Grade four Social Studies teacher asked grade four learners to state uses of rivers in their county. Which answer was wrong?
    1. Provide water for irrigation.
    2. Some rivers are sources of fish.
    3. Provide us with water for home use.
    4. They are homes for domestic animals.
30. We all depend on doctors for
    1. treatment
    2. food
    3. education
    4. transport
31. The following is a historical built environment. It is known as a
                             
    1. museum
    2. monument
    3. cultural center
    4. school
32. Identify a way of not caring for the environment?
    1. Cutting trees
    2. Planting trees
    3. Building of gabions
    4. Fencing forests
33. Which one of the following is not a form of child abuse?
    1. Forcing children to go to school.
    2. Beating children.
    3. Denying children food.
    4. Employing children.
34. The buying and selling of goods and services is known as
    1. farming
    2. trade
    3. transport
    4. communication
35. Arrows, shields, horns, beads, spears and clay pots kept in a museum are called
    1. culture
    2. traditional artefacts
    3. monuments
    4. furniture

C.R.E

36. "You created every part of me, you put me together in my mother's womb. (Psalms 139:13). This verse teaches us that
    1. God created all parts of our bodies.
    2. God created animals and plants.
    3. God did not know us before we were born.
    4. God does not love us the way we are.
37. Select the letter which contains good emotion.
    1. Fear
    2. Sadness
    3.  Anger
    4. Love
38. In a Sunday School, grade four children told their teacher why they obey their parents as follows:
    Martha - They give me food.
    Titus    -  They do not curse me.
    Dorcas - They pay my school fees.
    Dan  - So that I can live long on earth.
    
    Who was correct according to Biblical teaching?
    1. Martha
    2. Titus
    3. Dorcas
    4. Dan
39. Ann returned the extra money she was given at a shop to the shopkeeper. Which value does she show?
    1. Love
    2. Honesty
    3. Kindness
    4. Obedience
40. From the story of Samson killing a lion,, we learn to
    1. fear lions.
    2. depend on God's power.
    3.  run away from danger.
    4. always walk in groups.
41. We can protect ourselves from sexual abuse by
    1. walking alone in unsafe places.
    2. going into lonely rooms with people we do not know.
    3. not accepting gifts from strangers.
    4. meeting people of the opposite sex alone.
42. God is pure and perfect. He cannot sin or make mistakes. This shows that God is
    1. Sole creator
    2. Holy
    3. Loving
    4. Kind
43. Which group has Old Testament books of the Bible only?
    1.  Luke, Acts, Genesis
    2. Psalms, Matthew, Jeremiah
    3. Exodus, Numbers, Nehemiah
    4. Judges, Romans, Proverbs
    5. teaching?
44. The lesson learners can share with their parents after learning about the story of Zaccheaus is that they should
    1. climb a tree to see Jesus.
    2. turn away from bad behaviour.
    3. always invite people to their homes.
    4. hate people who do bad things.
45. The name Abraham means
    1. saviour
    2. laughter
    3. father of many nations
    4. rock
46. Jesus was called the son of God because
    1. his mother was a virgin.
    2. he was born by the power of the Holy Spirit.
    3. he was the only child of Joseph and Mary.
    4. he was given the name by the angel of God.
47. Out of the ten lepers Jesus healed, only one of them went back to thank Him. A lesson we learn from this miracle is that we should be
    1. honest
    2. thankful
    3. caring
    4. respectful
48. "The kingdom of God starts in a small way and grows to become bigger." This teaching is found in the parable of the
    1. lost coin
    2. lost son
    3. mustard seed
    4. sower
49. One day, Brian was pushed by his friend when playing in the field. As a good Christian, Brian should
    1. also push his friend.
    2. go home and pray for his friend.
    3. forgive his friend.
    4. report his friend to the teacher.
50. Pamela, a grade four learner was given 100 shillings by her mother. She can use her money wisely by
    1. buying sweets
    2. sharing the money with friends.
    3. buying a pen and saving the rest of the money.
    4. using the money to travel to a very far place.

I.R.E

36. Three of the following are other names of Surah Al-Fatiha. Which one is not?
    1. The opening chapter.
    2. The third of the Qur'an.
    3. The mother of the Qur'an.
    4. The seven repeated verses.
37. Which surah must be recited in every swalat?
    1. Al-Falaq
    2. Al-Maum
    3. An-Naas
    4. Al-Fatiha
38. While playing in the school playground, Hanan picked a rubber in the grass. What was the right thing for Hanan to do?
    1. Keep the rubber for himself.
    2. Leave the rubber where it was.
    3. Take it to the class teacher.
    4.  Report to the nearest police station.
39.  Which of the following books was revealed to Nabii Ibrahim (A.S.)?
    1. Suhuf
    2. . Zabur
    3. Taurat
    4. Qur'an
40. Which one of the following surahs encourages patience among the Muslims?
    1. Asr
    2. BMaun
    3. Fiil
    4. Fatiha
41. The actions and practices of the prophet (S.A.W) are referred to as
    1. Hadith
    2. Wajib
    3. Sunnah
    4. Mustahab
42. Grade four learners of Kwashee primary school were asked to research online on the duties of the angels. Which of the following is not a duty of the angels?
    1. Bringing revelation.
    2. Beating those who commit sins.
    3. Recording our deeds.
    4. Bringing rainfall.
43. Which one of the following is not a pillar of Iman? Belief in
    1. prophets
    2. angels
    3. day of judgement
    4. zakat
44. Hashim, a grade four learner heard his friend saying. "Maashallah." What do you think Hashim's friend had seen?
    1. Something good.
    2. Something bad.
    3. A dangerous animal.
    4. A very old woman.
45. All prophets of Allah were 'Masumeen.' This means that they were
    1. patient
    2. obedient
    3. sinless
    4. trustworthy
46. Mama Hawa was seen sprinkling water on her clothes. Which type of Najasaat is likely to have gone to her dress?
    1. Medium
    2. Light
    3. Thick
    4. Heavy
47. The angels of Allah were created from
    1. water
    2. dust
    3. fire
    4. light
48. Which direction do Muslims face while performing prayers?
    1. North
    2. East
    3. South
    4. West
49. Who among the following was the first man to be created?
    1. Ibrahim
    2. Adam
    3. Muhammad
    4. Nuh
50. Choose the prayer that is correctly matched with its time.
    1. Dhuhr - 5.30a.m.
    2. Asr   -  1 o'clock
    3. Subh - 5.30a.m.
    4. Isha -  6.30p.m.

MARKING SCHEME

ART

1. B
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. A
9. D
10. D

MUSIC

11. D
12. C
13. D
14. B
15. C
16. C
17. A
18. A
19. B
20. C

SOCIAL

21. B
22. A
23. D
24. A
25. B
26. A
27. C
28. A
29. D
30. A
31. B
32. A
33. A
34. B
35. B

C.R.E

36. A
37. D
38. D
39. B
40. B
41. C
42. B
43. C
44. B
45. C
46. B
47. B
48. C
49. C
50. C

I.R.E

36. B
37. D
38. C
39. A
40. A
41. C
42. B
43. D
44. A
45. C
46. B
47. D
48. A
49. B
50. C

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY  (15marks)

1. A bell was rung and pupils who were in different places in school compound responded by running back to class. Which of the following is the reason why they were able to hear the bell sound?
   1. Sound travels only in one direction.
   2. Sound travels in all directions.
   3. The pupils are used to the bell sound.
   4. The sound of the bell was loud.
2. Grade four learners were discussing about the effects of force. Which among the following is not the effect of force in our day to day activities?
   1. Can change the shape of an object.
   2. Can make a stationary object to move.
   3. Can change the direction of a moving object.
   4. Can change mass of an object.
3. Three of the following are ways through which one can make a floating object to sink in water. Which one of the following cannot?
   1. Changing shape of the object,
   2. Increasing its size.
   3. Adding sinkers to the floaters.
   4. Adding more loads to the floaters.
4. The flow chart below was used by a grade four teacher in classifying animals.
   
   
   
   Which two animals were wrongly classified?
   1. Millipedes and frogs.
   2. Snakes and ticks.
   3. Giraffes and ticks.
   4. Snakes and mites.
5. Three of the following are parts of the human digestive system. Which one is not?
   1. Mouth
   2. Trachea
   3. Rectum
   4. Stomach
6. Grade four learners were asked to state different functions of different parts of the human digestive system. In which one of the following parts is water absorbed from undigested food materials?
   1. Oesophagus
   2. Rectum
   3. Large intestine
   4. Small intestine
7. During a Science and Technology lesson, grade four learners were discussing about water pollutants. The teacher asked learners to state the pollutants. Who among the following learners gave a wrong response?
   1. Nadia  - Waste from industries.
   2. Loise   - Oxygen from plants.
   3. Edwin  - Animal waste.
   4. Geoffrey - Soil
8. Learners from Makongeni primary school went for an educational trip to a neighbouring county. Which among the following digital devices is the most suitable for the learners to take pictures and also to record?
   1. Phones
   2. Desk top computers
   3. Radio
   4. Watches
9. Grade four learners were provided with water and containers of different shapes to use in an experiment as the one shown below.
   
   If the containers can hold the same amount of water, what characteristic were the learners most likely to be investigating?
   1. Liquids have mass.
   2. Liquids have volume.
   3. Liquids occupy space.
   4. Liquids take shape of the containers.
10. The diagram below represents a type of human tooth. What is the function of the tooth?
                            
    1. Cutting and biting
    2. Holding food
    3. Biting and chewing
    4. Chewing and grinding
11. When discussing about the characteristics of plants as living things, grade four learners were able to discover that plants take in nutrients. From this discovery it shows that plants
    1. breathe
    2. move
    3. feed
    4. reproduce
12. The following are parts of a desktop computer. Which among the following parts is used to point items on the monitor when typing?
    1. Central Processing Unit
    2. Cables
    3. Keyboard
    4. Mouse
13. The following are characteristics of a certain state of matter.
    1. Have definite mass.
    2. Have definite volume
    3.  Indefinite shape.
       Which among the following pairs have the characteristics above?
       1. Juice, water
       2. Ink, dust
       3. Rubber, stone
       4. Air, smoke
14. Letters A to Z are represented by numbers 1 to 26. Which of the following will be used to represent the word FEED in coding?
    1. 1234
    2. 6554
    3. 6545
    4. 4556
15. Grade four learners were to participate in clean up activities in their school compound which has a lot of stagnant water. Which among the following is the protective gear they all need to protect their hands?
    1. Apron
    2. Gloves
    3. Dust coat
    4. Face mask

AGRICULTURE    (10 MARKS)

16. Thinning is a practice for care of fruit tree seedlings. Which among the following statements best explains what thinning is?
    1. Uprooting excess seedlings.
    2. Removing any unwanted plant.
    3. Applying dry plants on nursery bed.
    4. Making shade over nursery bed.Grade four learners were provided with water and containers of different shapes to use in an experiment as the one shown below.
       If the containers can hold the same amount of water, what characteristic were the learners most likely to be investigating?
       A. Liquids have mass.
       B. Liquids have volume.
       C. Liquids occupy space.
       D. Liquids take shape of the containers.
17. Which among the following methods of irrigation best conserves water in the farm?
    1. Use of buckets.
    2. Use of sprinklers.
    3. Use of watering can.
    4. Use of drip irrigation.
18. Grade four learners were discussing about different uses of different types of soil. Which among the following learners gave the correct use of clay soil?
    1. Ashley   -  Growing maize.
    2. Makena -  Growing rice.
    3. Mark      -  Growing groundnuts.
    4. Adam     -  Making container gardens.
19. When discussing on how to make compost manure, grade four learners were discussing about the materials used. Which among the following cannot be used in making compost manure?
    1. Garden soil
    2. Animal waste
    3. Ash
    4. Polythene papers
20. The following are procedures taken when transplanting fruit seedlings. Which among the procedures will come last?
    1. Watering the seedling.
    2. Pressing soil around the seedling.
    3. Placing the seedling in the middle of the hole.
    4. Mixing soil with compost manure.
21. Small wild animals can cause a lot of damages in the farm. Which among the following small animals will cause damage to the farmer by eating the chicken eggs?
    1. Moles
    2. Mongoose
    3. Squirrels
    4. Monkeys
22. Animals kept at home have different importance. Which among the following animals gives mutton as its product?
    1. Cattle
    2. Pig
    3. Camel
    4. Goat
23. Grade four learners were doing an agriculture experiment. They were asked to carry to class different types of soil. According to the soil brought, which has the largest particles?
    1. Silt soil
    2. Clay soil
    3. Loam soil
    4. Sand soil
24. After discussing about domestic animals, grade four learners were asked to state different functions of animals. Which among the following animals will help the farmers in transporting heavy loads to the market?
    1. Horse
    2. Donkey
    3. Sheep
    4. Dog
25. Three of the following are uses of water in the farm. Which one is not the use of water in the farm?
    1. Watering animals
    2. Watering plants.
    3. Cleaning farm equipment.
    4. Cooking.

HOME SCIENCE     (10 marks)

26. Grade 4 learners were discussing the importance of preparing a shopping list. They gave the answers below.  Which one was wrong?
    1. It reduces wastage
    2. It saves time.
    3. It wastes money.
    4. One is able to have the money needed.
27. Choose the one that is not a fuel used at home.
    1. Charcoal
    2. Firewood
    3. Gas
    4. Diesel
28. Natasha was cleaning her leather shoes one evening. Which one of the following is a safety measure that she was supposed to observe
    1. Leave the floor dry.
    2. Leave the polish open.
    3. Play while cleaning the shoes.
    4. Use a sharp stick.
29. Which of the following cleaning materials is wrongly matched with its use?
    1. Cloth     -   Dusting
    2. Duster   -  Cleaning
    3. Dustbin  -  Collecting waste
    4. Mop       -  Sweeping
30. Name the game that is played using the play item below.
                      
    1. Football
    2. Tug of war
    3. Hide and seek
    4.  Volleyball
31. Jane went to a supermarket to buy yoghurt. She found two tins of the same size displayed as shown.
                   
    Jane bought yoghurt A. Which factor did she consider?
    1. Expiry date
    2. Cost
    3. Neatness
    4. Freshness
32. Which one of the following is an energy giving food?
    1. Chicken
    2. Mangoes
    3. Maize
    4. Cabbage
33. Which one is not a source of milk in our locality?
    1. Dairy
    2. Milk packets in shops
    3. Plants
    4. Milk vendors
34. Job bought a mango from the market and ate it immediately without washing it. Job could suffer from all the following illnesses except?
    1. vomiting
    2. stomachache
    3. sore throat
    4. diarrhoea
35. Name the fuel that is used in the equipment shown in the picture below.
                              
    1. Gas
    2. Paraffin
    3. Charcoal
    4. Electricity

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION        (15 marks)

36. The diagram below shows an athletics track. Which race is not done on the track?
              
37. Three of the following are done at the command "on your marks" during standing start except one. Which one?
    1. Drive your arms and legs forward.
    2. Place one foot forward pointing directly ahead.
    3. Place your other foot backward.
    4. Look at the ground ahead.
38. The following are steps followed when improvising a soccer ball.
    1. When you are okey with the size tie the ball with a strong string.
    2. Cover the ball with a piece of material.
    3. Keep adding and wrapping the material until you are okay with the size.
    4. Put the required materials together.
    5. Collect the required materials.
    6. Neatly tie the handles of the bag.
    7. Ensure the ball is as round as possible.
       What is the correct order of the steps?
       1. (iv), (v), (ii), (vi), (iii), (i), (vii)
       2. (iv), (v), (ii), (iii), (vi), (vii), (i)
       3. (v), (ii), (iv), (iii), (vi), (vii), (i)
       4. (v), (iv), (iii), (ii), (vi), (vii), (i)
39. is moving the ball to a teammate, in order to keep it away from opponents and putting the ball into a position for a shot on goal.
    1. Passing
    2. Tapping
    3. Shooting
    4. Catching
40. The following will lead to a batsman to be declared 'batsman out' except one. Which one?
    1. Overtaking another batsman.
    2. Obstructing the fielders.
    3. Running outside a post.
    4. The ball is caught when the batsman hits it.
41. The position in which someone holds their body when standing or performing a skill is called
    1. stance
    2. technique
    3. drill
    4. posture
42. Which one of the following lifestyle diseases can be prevented by skipping a rope?
    1. Malaria
    2. Diabetes
    3. Obesity
    4. T.B.
43. Kylina a grade 4 pupil from Mawingu Academy was performing a certain gymnastic skill as shown below. Which skill was he performing?
                               
    
    1. Headstand
    2. Backward roll
    3. Handstand
    4. Forward roll
44. What shape is formed by the hands and the top of the head when performing a headstand balance?
    1. Triangle
    2. Rectangle
    3. Square
    4. Circle
45. Kienjeku, a pupil from Mavumbini primary school performed a certain gymnastic skill that involved a combination of four different skills. What do we call it?
    1. Four action sequence.
    2. Three action sequence.
    3. Two action sequence.
    4. One action sequence.
46. Identify the type of swimming stroke shown below.
    
    1. Backstroke
    2. Breaststroke
    3. Sidestroke
    4. Front crawl
47. Mr. Kilinda from Makongeni primary school asked pupils to state safety rules when swimming. Which among them gave an incorrect answer?Daudi : Swimming in proper costume.
    Amina : Do not dive in the deep end of the pool.
    Kata: Do not swim. immediately after taking meals.
    Juma: Ensure there is a life saver on alert
    1. Kata
    2. Juma
    3. Daudi
    4. Amina
48. Which game is played with the equipment drawn below?
    
                 
    1. Rounders
    2. Frist.ee
    3. Softball
    4. Dodge ball
49. The field of play in a frisbee game is divided into how many courts?
    1. 4
    2. 5
    3. 3
    4. 2
50. Which item below is not found in a first aid box?
    1. Cotton wool
    2. Nail
    3. Scissors
    4. Bandage

MARKING SCHEME
SCIENCE

1. B
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. D
10. B
11. C
12. D
13. A
14. B
15. B

AGRI

1. A
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. D
9. B
10. D

H/SCI

1. C
2. D
3. A
4. D
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. C
9. C
10. A

PHE

1. D
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. A
9. A
10. A
11. C
12. D
13. A
14. C
15. B

KUSIKILIZA NA KUZUNGUMZA
Soma mazungumzo yafuatayo kisha ujibu maswali.    

                     

Neema         : Salaam aleikum sahibu yangu.   

Juhudi          : (Kwa furaha) Aleikum salaam msena wangu. Wambaje ?

Neema         : Sina la kuamba.

Juhudi          : Mimi pia sina neno. Ninakuomba twende nyumbani kwetu kwa matembezi..

Neema         : Nashukuru kwa makaribisho. Ningetaka kwanza niwapigie wazazi wangu simu niombe ruhusa. (Anapiga simu)

Juhudi          : (Akimtazama kwa makini) Je, wamekupatia idhini?

Neema         : (Kwa tabasamu) Naam! Lakini baba ameniambia ikifika saa kumi na moja jioni niwe nimerudi nyumbani. 

                       (Wote wanatembea pamoja)

Juhudi          : (Akifungua mlango) Karibu nyumbani kwetu.

Neema         : Starehe! Sebule yenu inavutia sana.

Juhudi          : Namshukuru Mungu kwa kutubariki na fanicha kama vile: Makochi, meza, viti na kabati.

Neema         : Matendegu ya samani zenu ni ya kipekee.

 Juhudi         : Seremala aliyeyatengeneza ni hodari. Pia alitengeneza fremu ya mlango wetu.

Neema         : (Akiangalia huku na kule) Pia ninaona televisheni, mazulia, mapazia na vitu vingine vingi.

 Juhudi         : Kila siku mimi hupendezwa na vitu hivi vyote.

Neema         : Kusema kweli nyumba yenu inapendeza.Pia ninaona balbu zenu na picha zilizo ukutani ni za kupendeza.

 Juhudi         : Ninaomba Mungu awawezeshe kupata vitu kama hivi.

Neema         : Inshallah!
                      (mazungumzo yanakatika wazazi wa Juhudi wanapoingia)

1. Mazungumzo kati ya Juhudi na Neema yalianza kwa
   1. kuagana
   2. kujuliana hali
   3. kuomba ruhusa
   4. matembezi
2. Kulingana na mazungumzo haya neno sahibu ni sawa na:
   1. Laazizi
   2. Msena
   3. Ndugu
   4. Jirani
3. Kulingana na mazungumzo uliyoyasoma ni fanicha gani haipatikani katika sebule ya akina Juhudi?
   1. Makochi
   2. Meza
   3. Rafu
   4. Kabati.
4. Neema anawaheshimu wazazi wake kwa sababu?
   1. Ana rafiki mzuri.
   2. Alimtembelea Juhudi.
   3. Aliomba ruhusa kabla hajaenda kumtembelea Juhudi.
   4. Anamsalimia rafiki yake kwa heshima.
5. Ni nini kilichofanya mazungumzo hayo kuisha?
   1. Wakati wa kurudi nyumbani ulipofika.
   2. Wazazi wa Juhudi kufika nyumbani.
   3. Giza kuingia.
   4. Walichoka kuongea.

Swali la 6 hadi la 9

Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu maswali.
                  

Tedi na Njeru walisomea shule ya Baraka. Waliishi katika kijiji cha Mamboleo. Ilikuwa kawaida yao kukutana mara kwa mara ili kusoma pamoja. Jumamosi iliyopita walikutana nyumbani kwa kina Tedi. Walikuwa wamepewa kazi ya kuchora bendera ya Kenya kwenye chati. Pia walifaa kupaka bendera hiyo rangi zake.

Tedi alikuwa amefundishwa kuhusu bendera ya Kenya na kaka yake. Kaka yake anaitwa Rashid. Tedi alichukua chati nyeupe na penseli za kuchorea. Alimwelekeza Njeru jinsi ya kuchora bendera ya Kenya. Walichora bendera vizuri na kuipaka rangi. Rashid alifika akaiona bendera waliyochora. Alifurahi na kuwapongeza. 'Je, rangi za bendera yetu zinaonyesha nini ?" Njeru alimwuliza Rashid.

Rashid aliwaeleza maana ya kila rangi. Alisema kuwa rangi nyeusi inaonyesha rangi ya ngozi yetu. Nyeupe nayo inaonyesha amani na uaminifu. Tedi na Njeru waliendelea kusikiliza kwa makini. Rashid aliendelea kuwaeleza kuwa rangi nyekundu inasimamia damu iliyomwagika wakati wa vita vya kutafuta uhuru. Nayo rangi ya kijani inaonyesha ardhi. Tedi na Njeru walifurahi. Walimshukuru Rashid kwa kuwaelimisha.

6. Tedi na Njeru waliishi wapi?
   1. Kijiji cha Mamboleo
   2. Shule ya Baraka
   3. Nyumbani kwao
   4. Shuleni
7. Tedi anamjali Njeru. Toa sababu.
   1. Alimtembelea
   2. Walisoma pamoja
   3. Alikuwa rafiki yake
   4. Alimsaidia kuchora bendera ya Kenya
8. Ni watu wangapi waliotajwa katika kifungu hiki?
   1. Wawili
   2. Watatu
   3. Wannne
   4. Mmoja
9. Kukutana mara kwa mara inamaanisha nini
   1. Kukutana mara nyingi
   2. Kukutana baada ya muda mrefu
   3. Kukutana mara moja
   4. Kukutana bila kutarajia

Swali la 10 hadi la 12

Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu maswali.

Karibu wangu mwandani, twende sote ziarani,
Tutazunguka shambani, kuna matunda mitini,
Nina mimea bondeni, na miche kando mtoni,
Karibu kwangu shambani, twende sote ziarani.

Michungwa ni tele kwangu, tena yote imezaa,
Miembe ninayo kwangu, maembe yaning'inia,
Minanasi mingi kwangu, nanasi zimezagaa,
Karibu kwangu shambani, twende sote ziarani.

Minazi ni ile kule, ina nazi na madafu,
Mipera ni ile pale, inazaa maradufu,
Mianzi nayo ni ile, kimo chake ni kirefu,
Karibu kwangu shambani, twende sote ziarani.

Ziara tumemaliza, miche ninakupa shika,
Naomba kama waweza, panda kwako ukifika,
Maswali nayo uliza, upate kufaidika,
Karibu kwangu shambani, twende sote ziarani.

10. Msimulizi anamwalika mwandani wake waende wapi?
    1. Safari ya shambani
    2. Sherehe ya shambani
    3. Kazi ya shambani
    4. likizo shambani
11. Kwa nini miche ilipandwa kando ya mto?
    1. Ili isipate magugu
    2. Ili isiharibiwe na wadudu  
    3. Ili ipate maji
    4. Ili ipate kivuli
12. Jina lingine la shambani ni gani?
    1. Mtoni
    2. Ziarani
    3. Kondeni
    4. Safarini

Swali la 13 hadi la 15.

Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu maswali.
Shangazi Naomi hututembelea kwetu kila likizo. Likizo iliyopita, nasi tuliruhusiwa kwenda kumtembelea. Tulimpelekea sukari, unga na matunda. Shangazi alifurahi sana. Mimi na kakangu pia tulifurahi kumwona.

Shangazi alituandalia chakula kilichonukia kama ruhani. Alitukaribisha mezani. Kila mmoja aliketi umbali wa mita moja na nusu kutoka kwa mwenzake.Tulizingatia maagizo ya Wizara ya Afya. Kaka aliombea chakula kisha tukanawa mikono. Kila mmoja alijipakulia chakula kiasi cha kumtosha.

Shangazi alitupongeza kwa kuzingatia adabu mezani. Alitupongeza tulivyokula kwa heshima. Aidha, alisema tumelelewa vizuri. Hakuna aliyebakisha chakula kwenye sahani. Shangazi alitushukuru nasi tukamuahidi kumtembelea tena.

13. Shangazi Naomi alipelekewa bidhaa zifuatazo isipokuwa
    1. Ugali
    2. Unga
    3. Sukari
    4. Matunda
14. Katika kifungu hiki ni nini kinachoonyesha kuwa wahusika wanajali afya zao?
    1. Kuombea chakula
    2. Kuketi umbali wa mita moja na nusu kutoka kwa mwingine
    3. Kujipakulia chakula cha kutosha
    4. Kula chakula cha kutosha
15. Shangazi aliwapongeza wapwa wake kwa sababu ya
    1. Kula chakula na kumaliza
    2. Kulelewa vizuri
    3. Kumtembelea
    4. Kuzingatia adabu mezani

Soma kifungu kifuatacho. Kina nafasi 16 hadi 20. Umepewa majibu manne hapo. Chagua jibu lifaalo zaidi kati ya yale uliyopewa.

            Je, ___16___unajua mavazi mbalimbali? Kuna mavazi ya wanaume na ya___17__. Nguo___18___ jinsia ya kike pekee ni kama vile__19__na shimizi. Mavazi__20___ faida nyingi kwa watu.

Kutoka swali la 21 hadi la 30, chagua jibu sahihi.

21. Ni neno gani limeambatanishwa vizuri na aina yake?
    1. Mrefu- Nomino
    2. Gilasi -Kitenzi
    3. Kimbia- Kielezi
    4. Vizuri- Kivumishi
22. Jaza nafasi kwa jibu sahihi. Yai ____ meliwa na mtoto.
    1. li
    2. i
    3. u
    4. a
23. Andika sentensi hii katika hali ya umoja. Wapishi wamepika vyakula.
    1. Mpishi amepika chakula
    2. Wapishi wamepika vyakula
    3. Wapishi wamepika chakula
    4. Wapishi amepika vyakula
24. Ni kundi gani lina mpangilio mzuri wa maneno kama yatakavyofuatana katika kamusi?
    1. Kula, pakua, pika, nawa
    2. Salamu, salama, salimu, sala
    3. Kinu, kisu, mwiko, mchi
    4. Zulia,tumbuu, pazia, fremu
25. Pita aliukata mti huo. Katika kukanusha tunasema, Pita_____
    1. hataukata mti huo
    2. hakuukata mti huo
    3. hajaukata mti huo
    4. hakati mti huo
26. Jaza nafasi kwa jibu sahihi. Wachezaji watapewa zawadi
    1. sasa
    2. jana
    3. kila siku
    4. kesho
27. Chagua kiunganishi katika sentensi ifuatayo: Nitaosha matunda ili nimpe mama;
    1. matunda
    2. ili
    3. mama
    4. nitaosha 
28. Jaza pengo kwa jibu sahihi. Mimi nina mpira wangu. Yeye ana mpira
    1. yake
    2. wake
    3. lake
    4. chake
29. Kisan ana mazoea ya kufanya mambo upesi. Mara nyingi anakosea. Je, Kisao anaweza kuambiwa methali gani ili awe makini?
    1. Haraka haraka haina baraka.
    2. Mtoto umleavyo ndivyo akuavyo.
    3. Mtaka cha mvunguni sharti ainame.
    4. Asiyesikia la mkuu huvunjika guu. kipindi cha mwisho.
30. Chagua jibu sahihi. Wanafunzi walifagia darasa ______ kipoindi cha mwisho. 
    1. kati ya
    2. baada ya
    3. ndani ya
    4. juu ya

INSHA

Andika insha kuhusu mada ifuatayo:

SHULE YETU

Read the following dialogue and answer questions 1-5.
                               
 

Shopkeeper:       : You are welcome. How can I help you?

Customer            : Thank you. I am looking for a flexible ruler and a sharpener. Do you have them?

Shopkeeper        : Yes. Here we have flexible rulers and sharpeners of many different colours. Feel free to choose your colour.

Customer            : My favourite colour is blue. But how much do they cost?

Shopkeeper        : They are not expensive. Seventy-five shillings only. But it's worth the money. They are of very good quality.

Customer            : Okey. Let me have them. Here is the money.

Shopkeeper        : Thank you for buying from us.

Customer            : You are most welcome. I enjoyed your services.

1. The polite words used by the seller from the dialogue were
   1. how can I help you?
   2. feel free to choose your colour.
   3. you are welcome.
   4. thank you.
2. What was the customer looking for in the shop?
   1. Books and pencils.
   2. A rubber and a ruler.
   3. A new school uniform.
   4. A ruler and a sharpener
3. How much did the items bought by the customer cost?
   1. Seventy shillings
   2. Fifty shillings
   3. Seventy-five shillings
   4. Fifty-seven shillings
4. Which colour did the customer decide to buy?
   1. Blue
   2. Yellow
   3. Red
   4. Green
5. From the dialogue, we can tell that the customer was
   1. disappointed
   2. satisfied
   3. annoyed
   4. confused

Read the passage below and use it to answer questions 6 to 9.
                          

That Saturday afternoon the sun was very hot. Mufasa and his friend Mboya decided to go down the valley to have a swim in river Tiribo. Mufasa was much more experienced swimmer than Mboya. He did not think twice but took off his clothes and dived into the cool water.

Mboya followed later when Mufasa insisted. "Don't be a coward, Mboya, the river is not deep and the water is super cool," Mufasa said while splashing in the water happily.

They were busy swimming when Mufasa noticed something that looked like a moving stone. The boys quickly realized that it was a crocodile. They hurriedly got out of the water and dressed up. They were lucky to have narrowly escaped the jaws of the dangerous animal.

6. Mufasa and Mboya went down to river Tiribo because
   1. the river was shallow.
   2. the afternoon weather was hot
   3. the valley was near and safe.
   4. the two boys were very good swimmers.
7. Why did Mufasa not think twice but took off his clothes and jumped into the water?
   1. He was braver then Mboya.
   2. He was feeling hotter than Mboya.
   3. He was an experienced swimmer.
   4. He was older than Mboya.
8. According to Mufasa,
   1. river Tiribo was not shallow.
   2. his friend, Mboya was brave.
   3. the water was quite warm.
   4. Mboya did not have courage.
9. How did the two boys escape death?
   1. They saw a moving stone and ran away.
   2. They realized a crocodile about to attack.
   3. They jumped out of the crocodile's jaws.
   4. They swam towards the moving stone.

Read the passage below and use it to answer questions 10 to 12.

Teeth are very important part of our body. They need to be taken care of well because they help us chew our food. Remember we cannot live without food. We must take good care of our teeth by avoiding eating too many sugary things such as sweets and biscuits. Very hard food such as nuts must be avoided because they can injure our teeth.

Brushing our teeth at least twice a day is very important too. Dentists advise brushing of our teeth in the morning and before going to bed. This helps a lot in preventing decay and bad breath. All we need is a good toothbrush and to rinse our mouth after eating anything. It is also good to visit the dentist at least once a year for a complete dental check-up.

10. How are the teeth useful to us?
    1. They are part of our body.
    2. They help us chew our food.
    3. They help us to live.
    4. They help us crush hard food.
11. To prevent teeth decay and bad breath, we are advised by dentists to
    1. brush our teeth before going to bed only.
    2. brush our teeth in the morning only.
    3. brush our teeth two or more times a day.
    4. avoid sugary things that can injure our teeth.
12. What is not important part of taking care of your teeth?
    1. Going for dental check-up once a year.
    2. Rinsing our mouth after eating.
    3. Brushing our teeth using a good brush.
    4. Visiting the dentist once a month.

Read the passage below and use it to answer questions 13 to 15.

Long ago, animals and human beings had no difference. They did not only talk but also cultivated crops. The tortoise was known for his skills in growing the best tomatoes. His tomatoes were so many that he could feed both animals and human beings. This made him wealthy and much respected.

The squirrel, however, was lazy and cunning. He would visit tortoise's farm in the middle of the night and harvest some tomatoes. This disturbed the tortoise so much that he decided to lay a trap.

As usual, the squirrel sneaked into the tomatoes farm carrying a huge basket. Little did he know that his days were numbered. Snap! Squirrel stepped on the trap. His front legs were caught and he helplessly hanged the air. Early in the morning, the owner of the farm found the thief.
He was given a hard beating and forced to dig a whole acre to pay for his behaviour.

13. Tortoise was able to grow many tomatoes because
    1. he was different from human beings.
    2. he was skilled in growing tomatoes.
    3. he was rich and much respected.
    4. he was known by both animals and human beings.
14. Why do you think squirrel's days were numbered?
    1. He was lazy and cunning.
    2. He used to steal in the middle of the night.
    3. Tortoise had already set a trap to catch him.
    4. He was carrying a very huge basket.
15. The punishment given to the squirrel did not include
    1. digging the tortoise's land.
    2. receiving a hard beating.
    3. getting caught by the trap until morning.
    4. filling his huge basket with tomatoes.

Read the passage below keenly. It contains blank spaces numbered 16 to 20. Fill in the spaces using the best alternative from the choices given.

                 A man who was selling __16___ decided to rest under a huge tree. He was so tired that he __17___ asleep immediately. On that tree, there were dozens of monkeys. They climbed down and __18___ all the items the man had. When he woke up, he got angry __19___ confused. He took off his cap and angrily threw it down. All the monkeys did the same. What a ___20___ man!

For questions 21 to 25, fill in the blank spaces with the correct alternative from the choices given.

21. The compound will be swept by you and ______
    1. I
    2. myself
    3. mine
    4. me
22. My grandmother is feeling _____ today than yesterday.
    1. well
    2. better
    3. good
    4. best
23. How ______ sugar do you need?
    1. many
    2. little
    3. much
    4. few
24. The carpenter made a _____ wooden stool.
    1. big, round
    2. bigger, rounder
    3. rounder, bigger
    4. round, big
25. Let _____ go out to play.
    1. they
    2. them
    3. themselves
    4. their

For questions 26 to 30, complete each sentence correctly.

26. She could not see _____ in the dark.
    1. clear
    2. clearer
    3. clearly
    4. clearest
27. He ran the _____ and won the race.
    1. fastest
    2.  faster
    3. fast
    4. quick
28. Our class prefect is _____ honest boy.
    1. the
    2. a
    3. an
    4. some
29. Will you take coffee ____ tea for breakfast?
    1. and
    2. or
    3. than
    4. but
30. Hellen _____ not hear. She is totally deaf.
    1. may
    2. must
    3. will
    4. can

COMPOSITION

Write an interesting composition about:  

HOW I HELPED AN OLD LADY

MARKING SCHEME

1. C
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. B
10. B
11. C
12. D
13. B
14. C
15. D
16. C
17. B
18. A
19. D
20. B
21. D
22. B
23. C
24. A
25. B
26. C
27. A
28. C
29. B
30. D

1. In a farm, a farmer has eight thousand six hundred and sixty goats. What is the number of the goats in symbols?
   1. 8606
   2. 8666
   3. 8660
   4. 80606
2. A tank contains 46291 litres of water. What is the total value of digit 6 in the amount of water in the tank?
   1. 600
   2. 60
   3. 60000
   4. 6000
3. In a social hall, there are 2086 tables and 8466 benches. How many tables and benches are there in the hall altogether?
   1. 10542
   2. 11552
   3. 10442
   4. 10552
4. Arrange the numbers in the cards below from the smallest to the largest.
                    
   1. 138, 183, 318, 803, 813, 831
   2. 138, 318, 803, 183, 813, 831
   3. 831, 138, 318, 803, 183, 813
   4. 831, 813, 803, 318, 183, 138
5. Which are the multiples of 8 between 48 and 80?
   1. 52, 64, 72
   2. 54, 64, 72
   3. 56, 64, 72
   4. 56, 68, 72
6. A piece of cake was cut into eight equal parts. Kiprop took one of the parts. Identify the denominator of the fraction taken by Kiprop?
   1. 8
   2. 1
   3. 2
   4. 4
7. During a wedding ceremony, there were 961 adults. What was the number of children if the total number of people in the wedding was 1753
   1. 970
   2. 792
   3. 960
   4. 950
8. The ages of some learners in a certain school are: 6 yrs, 8 yrs, 9 yrs, 11 yrs, 12 yrs, 7 yrs. Which ages are odd numbers?
   1. 9 yrs, 11 yrs, 7 yrs
   2. 9 yrs, 12 yrs, 7 yrs
   3. 6 yrs, 8 yrs, 12 yrs
   4. 8 yrs, 12 yrs, 7 yrs
9. What is the place value of digit 5 in the number 896.53?
   1. Tens
   2. Tenths
   3. Hundreths
   4. Ones
10. Work out:
    weeks                 days
       12                       5
    –  8                        6
       ______________
    
    
    1. 4 weeks 6 days
    2. 3 weeks 9 days
    3. 4 weeks 9 days
    4. 3 weeks 6 days
11. Arrange these numbers 2.8, 2.6,3.4, 4.2, 2.0 in ascending order.
    1. 2.0, 2.6, 2.8, 3.4, 4.2
    2. 2.6, 2.0, 3.4, 2.8, 4.2
    3. 4.2, 3.4, 2.8, 2.6, 2.0
    4. 2.0, 2.6, 3.4, 4.2, 2.8
12. Convert 3²/₅ to an improper fraction
    1. ⁶/₅
    2. ⁵/₁₇
    3. ¹⁷/₅
    4. ¹⁵/₅
13. Work out the following:
    Hours                    Minutes
      20                            45
    +13                            20
      __________________
    
    
    1. 33hrs 65min
    2. 33hrs 5min
    3. 17hrs 25min
    4. 34hrs 5min
14. Identify the missing numbers in the pattern below.
    57, 55, 53,____ ,____ 47
    1. 54, 56
    2. 51, 49
    3. 51, 48
    4. 56, 46
15. In a political meeting there were 8701 people. If 5642 were males, how many females were there?
    1. 3059
    2. 15343
    3. 3159
    4. 3141
16. What is the time, shown on the clock face below?
              
    
    1. 6 minutes past 8
    2. 30 minutes past 7
    3. 8 minutes to 6
    4.  Half past 8
17. Joan has 3268 tomatoes. Emmanuel has 1596 tomatoes. How many tomatoes do they have altogether?
    1. 4874
    2. 4784
    3. 4864
    4. 4854
18. How many days are there in the months of July, August and October?
    1. 92
    2. 93
    3. 90
    4. 91
19. Malcom had seven notes of shs. 100 and two notes of shs. 50. How much money did he have in total?
    1. shs. 150
    2. shs. 700
    3. shs. 800
    4. shs. 750
20. Alex has 8 textbooks. What is the number of textbooks in Roman Numerals?
    1. IX
    2. X
    3. IV
    4. VIII
21. What is the fraction of the unshaded part in the figure below?
           
    
    
    1. ³/₈
    2. ³/₅
    3. ⁴/₈
    4. ⁵/₈
22. Alice worked out the sum below. Which correct answer did she get?
                                          4259
                                       + 3815
                                                                    
    1. 8174
    2. 8074
    3. 8064
    4. 8704
23. Work out:
       m                cm
      25                86
    – 4                 54
    _____________
    1. 21m 32cm
    2. 30m 40cm
    3. 29m 32cm
    4. 32m 21cm
24. How many small cubes have been used to make the stack below?
    
    
    
    1. 120
    2. 48
    3. 75
    4. 90
25. Marcus had shs. 1000 note. He bought a book for shs. 745. How much money was he left with?
    1. shs. 1745
    2. shs. 265
    3. shs. 1255
    4. shs. 255
26. 26. A container had 76 litres of water. Mutua took away 19 litres of water. How many litres remained?
    1. 57 litres
    2. 95 litres
    3. 63 litres
    4. 67 litres
27. Edwin's mother had 36 oranges. She shared the oranges among his 4 children. How many oranges did each child get?
    1. 32
    2. 8
    3. 9
    4. 40
28. What is 36 x 17?
    1. 621
    2. 612
    3. 602
    4. 622
29. During Madaraka Day, Muthomi counted the number of vehicles which were parked in the stadium as follows:
    
    

    Types of vehicles	Number
    Cars	30
    Lorries	18
    Pick-ups	6
    Nissans	13

    
    How many vehicles were there altogether?
    1. 76
    2. 121
    3. 67
    4. 61
30. What is the next shape in the pattern below?
                 

MARKING SCHEME

1. C
2. D
3. D
4. A
5. C
6. A
7. B
8. A
9. B
10. D
11. A
12. C
13. D
14. B
15. A
16. D
17. C
18. B
19. C
20. D
21. D
22. B
23. A
24. D
25. D
26. A
27. C
28. B
29. C
30. D

PART 1: SOCIAL STUDIES

Study the map of POTE AREA and use it to answer questions 1 to 7.

1. What is the general flow of River Pote in Pote area?
   1. South East to North West
   2. North West to South
   3. North East to South West
   4. South East to West
2. What is the length of the railway in the map in kilometres?
   1. 5km
   2. 5.8km
   3. 6.2km
   4. 4.7km
3. The population distribution in Pote area is mainly influenced by;
   1. transport system
   2. drainage system
   3. economic system
   4. security.
4. The feature formed at the mouth of R. Pote is known as;
   1. confluence
   2. delta
   3. estuary
   4. tributary
5. Which one of the following economic activities is not carried out in Pote area?
   1. Fishing
   2. Mining
   3. Crop farming
   4. Lumbering.
6. The type of soil found at the mouth of R. Pote is likely to be;
   1. black valcanic
   2. alluvial soil
   3. sandy soil 
   4. volcanic soil
7. Pote town has grown to its present size mainly because of;
   1. government policy
   2. mining activities
   3. presence of a road junction
   4. security
8. The following are Nilotes found in Eastern Africa. Which one did not disperse from Pubungu Pakwach?
   1. Lugbara, Acholi
   2. Luo, Acholi "
   3. Lango, Labwor
   4. Dinka, Shilluk
9. Which one of the following was not a function of the clan elders in traditional African Societies?
   1. It protected the community
   2. It solved disputes
   3. It gave members a sense of belonging
   4. It assisted one another during difficulties
10. Below are descriptions of a certain hominid.
    1. Made tools from stones.
    2. Ate cooked food.
    3. Communicated through speech.
       The hominid described is likely to be;
       1. Homo Erectus
       2. Homo Habilis
       3. Australopithicus
       4. Zijanthropus Boisei.
11. The taking up of responsibilities and position of a person who has passed on is terms as;
    1. inheritance
    2. law of succession
    3. letter of administration
    4. succession.
12. Which one of the following types of marriages allows polygamy and a marriage certificate to be issued?
    1. Civil marriage.
    2. Islamic marriage.
    3. Christian marriage.
    4. Customary marriage.

Use the diagram below to answer questions 13 and 14.

13. The part marked Q is called;
    1. dyke
    2. lava
    3. vent
    4. conelet
14. All the following are examples of the lakes formed at part R except;
    1. L. Paradise
    2. L. Shala
    3. L. Chala
    4. L Teleki.
15. Which one of the following countries was used to resettle the freed slaves?
    1. Ethiopia
    2. Sierra Leone
    3. Nigeria
    4. Liberia.
16. Why do police officers attend political rallies?
    1. To protect politicians.
    2. To control rioters.
    3. To ensure that those in attendance are secure.
    4. Because it is a requirement of the law.
17. The main reason why Kenyans waged armed struggle against the colonialists was to;
    1. gain political independence
    2. get back their land
    3. get Western education
    4. protect their culture.
18. It is the responsibility of the parents in a family to;
    1. buy anything their children ask for
    2. provide basic needs to their children
    3. beat their children
    4. respect and obey their children.
19. Which one of the following statements is true about the weather instrument below?
    
    1. The tail points where the wind is blowing
    2. It is used to measure the strength of wind
    3. It is used to show the speed of wind
    4. The arrow points where the wind is blowing from.
20. Which one of the following is the main factor that influences the population distribution in Africa?
    1. Economic factors
    2. Government policy
    3. Physical factors
    4. Social factors.
21. The following are statements about a leader in Africa.
    1. He was champion of Pan Africanism 
    2. He led his country to independence
    3. He was a founder member of OAU
    4. He retired voluntarily from active politics.
       The leader described above is likely to be;
       1. Leopold Sedar Senghor
       2. Nelson Mandela
       3. Jomo Kenyatta
       4. Haile Selassie.
22. Which one of the following is the main reason that led to the fall of Buganda Kingdom?
    1. Collapse of the long distance trade.
    2. The coming of the British colonizers. 
    3. Succession disputes.
    4. Attacks by the almoravids.
23. The government of Kenya spends its revenue in all the following ways except; 
    1. paying its workers
    2. building roads
    3. supporting emergency services 
    4. paying fines for the law breakers.
24. In the past, the Maasai and the Agikuyu mainly interacted through;
    1. wars
    2. ceremonies
    3. trade
    4. games and sports

Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 25 to 29.

25. The capital city of the country marked Q is;
    1. Moron
    2. Bamako
    3. Naukchott
    4. Antananarivo.
26. Name the prevailing winds marked S;
    1. Harmattan winds
    2. Westerly winds
    3. North East trade winds
    4. South East monsoon
27. The best explanation as to why the region marked XXX is sparsely populated is;
    1. it is covered with thick forest
    2. It is hot and dry
    3. It is mountainous
    4. It experiences floods.
28. The country marked R is a former colony of the; 
    1. British
    2. Spain 
    3. Portuguese
    4. Germans.
29. The mountain marked T was formed as a result of; 
    1. volcanicity
    2. faulting and uplifting
    3. folding
    4. erosion.
30. The main difference between the Fulani of Nigeria and the Maasai of Kenya is that;
    1. the Maasai keep cattle, sheep and goats while the Fulani keep pigs and camels only
    2. the Fulani use horse back to scout for pastures while the Maasai do not 
    3. the Maasai live in temporary structures while the Fulani live in permanent structure
    4. the Fulani depend on meat and milk while the Maasai grow crops to supplement their diet.
31. Which one of the following pre-historic sites is correctly matched with the country where it is found?
    1. Olduvai Gorge - Uganda 
    2. River Omo Basin - Tanzania
    3. Orlogesaillie - Kenya
    4. Ishango - Ethiopia.
32. Which one of the following is negative effect of physical features?
    1. Provide water for irrigation
    2. Help in the formation of rainfall
    3. They are sources of minerals
    4. They hamper construction of roads
33. Which one of the following reasons has contributed to the high life expectancy in Germany?
    1. High standards of living.
    2. Small families.
    3. High population density.
    4. More old people.
34. The following are political organisations formed in Kenya before 1939. Which one was the earliest?
    1. Young Kikuyu Association
    2. Kikuyu Association
    3. Young Kavirondo Association
    4. East African Association.
35. The Harambee spirit is one of the national philosophies. It united Kenyans in eradicating all the following except;
    1. colonialism
    2. poverty
    3. diseases
    4. illiteracy
36. In a school, conflicts can be resolved using the following methods except;
    1. mediation
    2. arbitration
    3. litigation
    4. negolfation.
37. Which one of the following is not a use of cloves?
    1. Making body oils and lotion
    2. Making perfumes
    3. Food preservation
    4. Spicing food.
38. Which one of the following is not a similarity in tourist attractions in kenya and Switzerland?
    1. Cultural attractions
    2. Snow-capped mountains
    3. Beautiful scenery
    4. Warm climate throughout the year.
39. The following are problems facing settlement schemes in Kenya except:
    1. ethnic hatred and conflict
    2. improved standards of living 
    3. poor state of roads
    4. inability to repay loans.
40. Three of the following factors lead to slow population growth. which one does not?
    1. Favourable climate
    2. High standards of living
    3. Higher education
    4. Late marriages.
41. Which one of the following is not a role of the school management committee? 
    1. Deciding on new development.
    2. Hiring and dismissing school workers. 
    3. Representing government in the school. 
    4. Ensuring that the school standards are maintained.
42. The following are traditional methods of observing weather. Which one indicated the coming of a dry season?
    1. A sudden rise in temperature
    2. The smell of moist soil
    3. Shedding of leaves by some trees
    4. Presence of dew in the morning.
43. Three of the following are negative factors that influence climate change except;
    1. afforestation
    2. industrialisation
    3. global warming
    4. use of petrol as a source of energy.
44. Which one of the following is not an importance of marriage institution in a community?
    1. Enhance unity and co-operation.
    2. Provide companionship.
    3. Promotes HIV/AIDS transmission.
    4. Develops responsibilities.
45. The diagram below shows a road sign. It is an example of;
    
    1. warning sign 
    2. regulatory sign
    3. informative sign
    4. no entry.
46. Which one of the following UN agencies deals with the plight of refugees?
    1. UNESCO
    2. UNICEF
    3. UNHCR
    4. UNEP
47. Three of the following are effects of the revolution of the earth. Which one is not?
    1. Causes different in seasons
    2. Causes difference in length of day and night
    3. Causes difference in time along different longitude
    4. Influences the position of the midday sun.
48. L. Tana and L. Kivu were formed through a process called;
    1. downwarping 
    2. volcanicity
    3. erosion
    4. human activities.
49. Kamenju wants to start a bakery business. Which one of the following factors should he consider most?
    1. Availability of a market.
    2. Government policy.
    3. Security,
    4. Availability of raw materials.
50. The Berlin conference marked the beginning of;
    1. abolition of slave trade
    2. partition of Africa
    3. establishment of traditional government 
    4. construction of the railway line.
51. The following are true statements about the Khoisan! Which one is not?
    1. They had a yellowish-brown complexion. 
    2. Their language has a click sound. 
    3. They were the earliest inhabitants of South Africa.
    4. They both had a centralized form of government.
52. The method of irrigation used in Mwea Tebere irrigation scheme is;
    1. Basin irrigation 
    2. Furrow irrigation
    3. Overhead irrigation
    4. Sprinkle irrigation.
53. The method of fishing shown in the diagram below is likely to be used in;
    
    1. fish ponds
    2. deep seas 
    3. lakes
    4. big rivers,
54. The third chapter of the Kenya constitution deals with;
    1. the republic
    2. land and environment
    3. citizenship
    4. bill of rights.
55. Which one of the following is the cheapest method of fish preservation?
    1. Sun drying
    2. Smoking
    3. Salting
    4. Canning:
56. Which one of the following is a cause of conflict in the society?
    1. Corruption
    2. Democracy
    3. Fair distribution of resources
    4. patriotism.
57. Cases concerning children are heard by the;
    1. Court of appeal
    2. The Supreme court
    3. Juvenile court
    4. Court martial.
58. The best place to cross a busy road is;
    1. zebra crossing
    2. flyover
    3. round about
    4. foot bridge.
59. Which one of the following was not a requirement for assimilation in West Africa?
    1. Readiness to practise French culture
    2. Ability to read and write in French
    3. Converting to Islamic
    4. One had to have only one wife.
60. The following are countries of Africa. which one is correctly matched with its capital city?
    1. Angola - Port Novo
    2. Ivory Coast - Abidjan
    3. Egypt - Praia
    4. South Africa - Pretoria