Open Source Content Management

Study the map of Kobura Area above and answer questions 1-7.

1. The land in Kobura area is likely to rise towards
   1. South West
   2. North East
   3. South East
   4. North West
2. What is the approximate length of the murram road in Kobura area?
   1. 35km
   2. 13.4km
   3. 31km
   4. 6.2km
3. The climate of North Western part of Kobura area can be described as
   1. cool and wet
   2. hot and humid
   3. hot and dry
   4. hot and wet 
4. Which economic activity is least likely to be carried out in Kobura area?
   1. Fishing
   2. Tourism
   3. Livestock keeping
   4. Mining
5. Who among the following administrators represents the national government in Kobura area?
   1. County Commissioner
   2. County Governor
   3. Member of County Assembly
   4. Senator
6. The residents of the Eastern part of Kobura area are dorminantly
   1. Muslims
   2. Hindus
   3. Christians and Muslims
   4. Christians
7. Which one of the following African rivers does not have a similar feature as the one found at the mouth of River Koko in Kobura area?
   1. River Senegal 
   2. River Zambezi 
   3. River Niger
   4. River Congo
8. A family is a group of people related by the following ways except
   1. blood
   2. adoption 
   3. marriage
   4. initiation
9. The diagram below represents a weather instrument
   
   It is mainly used to
   1. show direction of wind
   2. show direction and strength of wind
   3. measure strength of wind
   4. measure strength and speed of wind
10. The following are forms of informal education. Which one is not?
    1. Use of special training skills
    2. Use of guided training
    3. Use of riddles and imitation
    4. Use of songs and proverbs
11. Which lake was not formed through the process below?
    
    1. Lake Itasy
    2. Lake Gambi
    3. Lake Utange
    4. Lake Manzala
12. The time at Suna 40°E is 11.50 am. What time will it be at Nyandiwa 10°E?
    1. 9.50 am
    2. 9.50 pm
    3. 1.50 am
    4. 1.50 pm
13. Which one of the following communities belong to the plain Nilotes?
    1. Falasha, Iraqw, Maasai, Iteso
    2. Tugen, Keiyo, Chagga, Luo
    3. Ilchamus, Karamajong, Samburu, Turkana
    4. Shilluk, Turkana, Maasai, Samburu
14. Who among the following was the Nyamwezi religious leader in traditional African society?
    1. Wanyikulu
    2. Wanyamphala
    3. Mugabe
    4. Liqoqo

Use the diagram below to answer questions 15- 16

15. Which economic activity can be effectively carried out in the zone marked S?
    1. Bee keeping
    2. Pastoralism
    3. Lumbering
    4. Mining
16. The vegetation in the diagram above is mainly influenced by
    1. rainfall
    2. temperature
    3. altitude
    4. latitude
17. The following are characteristics of a certain type of vegetation;
    1. trees are tall
    2. trees have thick barks
    3. presence of tall elephant grass
    4. trees have small leaves and thorns
       The above vegetation is likely to be
       1. Humid sub-tropical
       2. Equatorial
       3. Mediterranean
       4. Savannah
18. The following are duties of the school management committee except
    1. recruitment of non-teaching staff
    2. maintaining the school traditions
    3. collecting funds to develop the school
    4. disciplining the non performing teaching staff
19. Which statement is not true about the Homo Erectus?
    1. It made simple tools from rock pebbles 
    2. It invented the use of fire
    3. It was the first to acquire an upright posture
    4. It was the first homid to communicate verbally
20. What is the main problem facing wildlife in Eastern Africa?
    1. Political stability in the region
    2. Insecurity
    3. Illegal killing of the wildlife
    4. High taxes
21. The following are negative effects of colonial rule in Africa. Which one is not?
    1. Abolition of slave trade
    2. Improvement of infrastructure
    3. Establishment of towns
    4. Creation of African Reserves
22. The following are communities from West Africa
    1. Ewe
    2. Fa
    3. Nzoma
    4. Guu
       The above communities belong to the
       1. Kwa speakers
       2. Voltaic speakers
       3. Afro-Asiatic speakers
       4. West- Atlantic speakers
23. Which institution of marriage is presided over by a registrar?
    1. Customary
    2. Civil
    3. Muslim
    4. Christian
24. Under the law of succession, who among the following qualifies to inherit the estates of a dead family head?
    1. The wife
    2. The eldest son
    3. All the bonafide family members
    4. The parents of the deceased
25. Which country is correctly matched with its capital city?
    1. Equatorial Guinea- Conakry
    2. Togo - Porto Novo
    3. Senegal - Lilongwe
    4. Lesotho - Maseru
26. Which method of fishing is illustrated below?
    
    1. Gill net
    2. Trawling
    3. Purse seining
    4. Long lining
27. Which type of fish is commonly caught in Lorian swamp?
    1. Trout
    2. Black bass 
    3. Mudfish
    4. Catfish
28. The following tree species are harvested by *clear cutting method in Swaziland except
    1. pine
    2. cypress
    3. teak
    4. eucalyptus
29. Which type of road sign is shown below?
    
    1. Right turn bend sign
    2. Informative sign
    3. Warning sign
    4. Regulatory sign
30. Below are statements about a certain mineral
    1. mined on the floor of the Rifi valley.
    2. used for softening water in large scale 
    3. used to make soap, glass and paper
       The mineral described above is
       1. diatomite
       2. petroleum
       3. soda ash
       4. fluorspar
31. Who among the following carly visitors to Eastern Africa was a trader who owned ships? 
    1. Seyyid Said
    2. William Mackinnon
    3. Carl Peters
    4. David Livingstone
32. Which one of the following is the main factor to consider when establishing a sugarcane factory?
    1. Source of labour
    2. Raw materials
    3. Ready market
    4. Power supply
33. The main problem facing pastoral farming in Africa is
    1. lack of adequate pasture and water
    2. cattle rustling and banditry
    3. lack of enough grazing land
    4. livestock diseases and parasites
34. Which one is the safest point to cross a busy highway?
    1. At pedestrian crossing
    2. At by pass
    3. At footbridge
    4. At bumps
35. Most of the youth in Africa today mainly interact through
    1. games and sports
    2. trading activitics
    3. cducation
    4. conferences and seminars
36. The following are examples of service industries except
    1. shoe repair and shinning
    2. meat canning
    3. hair dressing
    4. insurance
37. Which one of the following is the most effective way of conserving forestry in Kenya?
    1. Encouraging the use of paraffin and charcoal
    2. Educating people on the dangers of forestry
    3. Employing more forest rangers
    4. Educating the public on the importance of forestry
38. The best way of protecting children from abuse is by
    1. making them do their assignments
    2. employing more care givers
    3. educating them on common abuses
    4. educating them on the risk of the abuses
39. Which one is not a condition that favours the growing of pyrethrum in Kenya?
    1. High rainfall of between 1000 mm- 1500 mm annually
    2. Cool temperatures of between 27°C - 30°C
    3. High altitude of over 1800 metres above the sea level
    4. Well drained fertile acidic soils

Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 40-43

40. The Island marked X is a former colony of
    1. France
    2. Portugal
    3. Britain
    4. Germany
41. Which country is not connected by the International Highway marked Q?
    1. Democratic Republic of Congo
    2. Central African Republic
    3. Uganda
    4. Chad
42. What was the reason for the establishment
    of the multipurpose river project marked,S?
    1. Promote tourism
    2. Increase food production
    3. Generate hydro-electric power
    4. Control flood at the lower Niger
43. Which of the following climatic factors was mainly influenced the condition in the country marked R?
    1. Ocean currents
    2. Prevailing winds
    3. Nearness of water bodies
    4. Distance from the equator
44. Which one is not a symbol of national unity? The
    1. National Anthem
    2. Coat of Arms
    3. Public scal
    4. Constitution
45. Which system of Administration did King Locpold use to set colony in Congo?
    1. Indirect rule
    2. Assimilation
    3. Paternalism
    4. Direct rule
46. The following countries withdrew their membership from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) except
    1. Zimbabwe
    2. Mozambique
    3. Angol
    4. Namibia
47. The body in- charge of election in Kenya is mandated by the constitution to do the following duties except
    1. identifying constituency boundaries
    2. nullifying election results
    3. preparing election materials
    4. carrying out civil education
48. Which community did not resist the European occupation in its territory?
    1. The Lozi
    2. The Mandinka
    3. The Hehe
    4. The Ababukusu
49. Which one of the following is the quickest method for transporting horticultural crops to the airport?
    1. Water
    2. Road
    3. Air
    4. Railway
50. The constitution of Kenya is important in that 
    1. it contains the records of parliamentary proceedings
    2. it contains government policies
    3. it shows how a country is governed
    4. it is the supreme law of the country
51. The Chief Executive Officer of the school set up is
    1. the County Director of Education
    2. the Headteacher
    3. the Deputy Headteacher
    4. the School Treasurer
52. Who among the following is the chief lawyer to the executive arm of government?
    1. Chief Justice
    2. Speaker
    3. Attorney General
    4. President
53. Which one of the following ways of solving conflicts involves investigations by an independent party to establish the facts on the issues causing the disagreements?
    1. Enquiry
    2. Conciliation
    3. Mediation
    4. Arbitration
54. Which colour of the national flag shows the peace enjoyed by all the Kenyan citizens?
    1. Green
    2. White
    3. Red
    4. Black 
55. Which political party did Kwame Nkurumah use to lead Ghana to attain independence? 
    1. Ghana African National Union
    2. United Gold Coast Convention
    3. Conventional People's Party 
    4. African National Congress CB005
56. The rights and freedoms of individuals are contained in chapter
    1. four
    2. live
    3. one
    4. three
57. Which one of the following is not a quality of a good citizen?
    1. Law abiding
    2. Paying taxes promptly
    3. Attending national celebrations
    4. Hoarding essential goods
58. Swaziland is headed by
    1. an elected king
    2. an elected president
    3. an appointed prime minister
    4. a hereditary king
59. What is the main crop grown under irrigation at the Pekerra irrigation scheme in Baringo county?
    1. Cotton
    2. Rice
    3. Watermelon
    4. Seed maize
60. Pupils at Nyanginja primary school elected their school "Governor". Which form of democracy did they practise?
    1. Dictatorship democracy
    2. Direct democracy
    3. Representative democracy
    4. Parliamentary democracy

SECTION II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

PART 1: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following is the main duty given to Adam and Eve when God created them? They were told to
    1. obey the commandments
    2. offer sacrifices to God 
    3. take care of living things
    4. obey the prophets of God
62. What do Christians learn from the action of Abraham giving his son for a sacrifice to God? They learn that they should be
    1. generous
    2. obedient to God's commands
    3. offering their sons as sacrifices
    4. patient as God fulfils promises
63. Esau wanted to kill his brother Jacob because
    1. their father loved Jacob more 
    2. Jacob had taken his blessings
    3. Jacob had taken his livestock
    4. God had refused Esau's sacrifice
64. Joshua is known for doing one of the following. Which one is it? He
    1. subdivided the land to Israelites 
    2. led the Israelites to cross Red sea 
    3. provided manna to Israelites
    4. performed the ten plaques
65. When Moses saw the burning bush near Mt. Sinai, he
    1. drove the flock away
    2. ran away in fear
    3. offered a sacrifice
    4. went closer to look at the bush
66. According to Exodus 35:3-33, Bezalel the son of Uri had one of the following talents. Which one is it?
    1. He could interpret dreams
    2. He could make carvings from wood
    3. He had the ability to make tents
    4. He was a skillful clothmaker
67. One of the following people helped in the healing of Naaman the Syrian army officer. It was
    1. the young Jewish house girl
    2. Gehazi
    3. prophet Elijah
    4. prophet Jeremiah
68. "You are not the one they have rejected. I am the one they have rejected as their king." 1 Samuel 8:7. These words were said by God when
    1. He rejected Saul as their first king in Israel
    2. the Israelites defeated the Philistines
    3. the Israelites demanded for a king
    4. the Israelites complained to Moses
69. King Solomon angered God by
    1. killing the prophets of God
    2. taking back the Jewish land from the foreigners
    3. allowing idol worship in Israel
    4. misusing the wisdom given to him
70. Which one of the following event took place when Jesus was born?
    1. Zechariah became dumb
    2. Mary visited Elizabeth
    3. A violent earthquake occurred
    4. An army of angels sang
71. Which one of the following events took place first?
    1. The annunciation of the birth of John
    2. The annunciation of the birth of Jesus 
    3. The visit of baby Jesus by the shepherds
    4. Mary's visit to Elizabeth
72. When Jesus was presented on the temple. Simeon said all the following about Him except that He would
    1. bring salvation to all people
    2. be the light of gentiles
    3. be called son of God
    4. bring glory to the people of Israel
73. Which one of the following is the reason why people complained when Jesus went to Zaccheaus house? Because he
    1. was a sinner
    2. was a very good man
    3. cheated Jesus into going to his house
    4. was not rich enough to have Jesus visit him
74. Which one of the following parables of Jesus teaches about storing our riches in heaven. The parable of the
    1. rich fool
    2. sower
    3. mustard seed
    4. prodigal son
75. Which one of the following statements from New Testament is a beatitude?
    1. "The Lord is with you and has greatly blessed you."
    2. "Happy are those who believe without seeing me."
    3. "How happy you are to believe the Lord's message."
    4. Happy are those who are merciful to others, God will be merciful to them
76. The following events took place during Jesus' baptism
    1. a voice was heard from heaven
    2. the Holy Spirit came down in form of a dove
    3. John the Baptist baptised Jesus
    4. heaven opened
       Which is the correct order in which the events took place?
       1. iii, iv, ii, i
       2. iii, iv, i, ii 
       3. i, ii, iv iii
       4. iii, ii, iv, i
77. The word "Catholic" in the Apostle's Creed refers to
    1. a Roman church
    2. church of the Catholics
    3. Christian's church
    4. a universal church
78. What lesson do Christians learn from Peter's vision in Joppa?
    1. Christians should help the needy
    2. We are all equal before God
    3. We should only speak to those who are holy
    4. We should not welcome strangers, they are very dangerous
79. Which one of the following activities by the early church best shows how their members lived in unity?
    1. Singing praises
    2. Baptising one another
    3. Reciting the scriptures
    4. Sharing food
80. Which one of the following beliefs about death is common to both Christians and traditional African Communities?
    1. The dead will resurrect on the last day 
    2. The dead go to heaven
    3. The dead live forever
    4. The dead will be reborn in a relative
81. Which one of the following is the best way of reconciling evildoers to God in traditional African communities?
    1. Offering sacrifices
    2. Visiting shrines
    3. Making libation
    4. Calling on God's name
82. Which one of the following ceremonies in Traditional African Society showed that one had become an adult?
    1. Naming
    2. Initiation
    3. Marriage
    4. Death
83. Which one of the following is a way of expressing justice?
    1. Sharing our resources with others
    2. Mistreating foreigners and poor people
    3. Selling cheap goods to others
    4. Bearing false witnesses to others
84. Suffering has to be accepted as part of discipleship in this world because a disciple has to
    1. show readiness to die for his/her faith if need be
    2. accept extreme poverty as a necessary condition for his/her calling
    3. give priority to the suffering of his/her parents
    4. show joy to leave his/her family in order to serve the Lord
85. Jesus was humiliated, persecuted and died. When persecuted, Christians should
    1. pray a negative prayer to those persecuting them
    2. persecute those who are persecuting them
    3. have a positive prayer to the one persecuting them
    4. hate those who are persecuting them
86. Which one of the following statements does not describe the character of God according to the traditional African society?
    1. God is merciful
    2. God is the sustainer of the universe
    3. God is holy
    4. God is jealous
87. Which one of the following drugs cause the following harms?
    1. cause deterioration of the brain cells
    2. cause hostility
    3. cause careless behaviour
       1. Alcohol
       2. Cigarettes
       3. Miraa 
       4. Glue
88. Which one of the following best promote a good relationship between parents and their children?
    1. Children being allowed to visit their relatives
    2. Parents being role models to their children
    3. Children asking for advice from their parents
    4. Parents paying fees for their children
89. Ngotho, a standard eight pupil from Gathima Primary school bought an exercise book. On reaching home, he found out that the shopkeeper packed two books. As a Christian, he should
    1. give the extra book to a friend
    2. donate the extra book to a sibling
    3. return the extra book to the shopkeeper 
    4. keep the extra book for future use
90. Why should Christians report law-breakers to the police?
    1. In order to be rewarded by the authorities 
    2. It is a Christian obligation to safeguard peace
    3. It is a Christians duty to punish evildoers 
    4. To earn respect from the community 

PART II

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. The first revelation came to the prophet (SAW) while he was meditating in
    1. heaven
    2. Madinah
    3. Makkah
    4. cave Hira
62. Which surah of the Quran is known as the mother of the Quran?
    A. Fatiha
    B. Lahab
    C. Nasr
    D. Asr
63. Which one of the following is a lesson from surah Asr?
    1. Muslims should be truthful and patient
    2. We should not backbite others
    3. Good people will enter paradise
    4. Human beings are at a loss
64. Surah Nas and Falaq are also known as
    1. Ummul Quran
    2. Muawidhatein
    3. Nisfu quran
    4. Ulumul seera
65. A person who fears Allah (SWT) is a
    1. Swabirin
    2. Munafiqun
    3. Muttaqin
    4. Swalihin
66. From the teachings of the prophet (SAW) we learn that a neighbour who is a Muslim and a relative has
    1. one right
    2. three rights
    3. five rights
    4. zero rights
67. "Muslims are like one body, when one part is ailing the whole body becomes sick" This hadith teaches on
    1. kindness
    2. generosity. 
    3. friendship
    4. unity
68. One of the following is an example of najis Mukhafafa. Which one is it?
    1. Urine of a baby boy only feeding on breastmilk
    2. Milk from an animal which is haram
    3. Dust during the dry season
    4. Food cooked by a non- Muslim
69. When performing wudhu, it is sunnah to 
    1. use clean sand
    2. mention the prophet's name
    3. wash cach part once
    4. wash cach part three times
70. The prophet's father was called
    1. Abu talib
    2. Abdul-Mutalib
    3. Abdillahi
    4. Khalid bin Walid
71. Who among the following prophets is correctly matched with the scripture revealed to him?
    1. Daud - Injil
    2. Musa - Taurat
    3. Issa - Suhuf
    4. Ibrahim - Zabur
72. On her way to Madrasa, Saida, a standard eight pupil saw a hen trapped by a piece of string. What was the best thing for Saida to do?
    1. Go back home and call her parents
    2. Report to the nearest police station 
    3. Free the hen and put it in her bag
    4. Free the hen and leave it free
73. Which of the following is a recipient of Zakah?
    1. The old
    2. Non believers
    3. New converts
    4. The disabled
74. Which one of the following is haram for a Muslim man?
    1. Silk
    2. Cotton
    3. Plastic utensils
    4. Heavy clothes.
75. Why is the Islamic calendar called lunar calendar?
    1. It takes long before the year ends 
    2. The calendar has more months
    3. The prophet (SAW) commanded so
    4. We use the moon to determine the beginning and ending of the month
76. One of the following is a nullifier of Saum. Which one is it?
    1. Backbiting
    2. Sleeping in the afternoon
    3. Eating deliberately
    4. Fighting
77. The virtue that Nabii Musa (AS) learnt from Al-Khidhr was
    1. truthfulness
    2. righteousness 
    3. faith
    4. patience
78. Prophet Issa(AS) performed miracles by the will of Allah(SWT). Among them
    1. bringing the dead back to life
    2. spliting the sea into two
    3. entering paradise on a horse
    4. opening closed doors using a broom
79. The angel who is incharge of weather and vegetation is
    1. Mikail
    2. Israfil
    3. Jibril
    4. Ridhwan
80. The given of Swalah was given to the prophet (SAW) in the month of
    1. Ramadhan
    2. Muharram
    3. Rajab
    4. Dhul-Hijja
81. The prophet (SAW) said, "If you want to do something _________________________________
    1. tell the authority
    2. ask for permission 
    3. it has to be approved
    4. think of its outcome
82. The treaty signed between the Muslims and the Quraish in the 6th year after Hijra is
    1. Khandaq
    2. Hudaibiyya
    3. Aqaba
    4. Hunain
83. The main reason why Muslims were defeated in the Battle of Ummud is that
    1. the rain was too much
    2. the Quraish were more than the Muslims 
    3. the archers were very few
    4. the archers disobeyed the prophet (SAW)
84. Before the coming of Islam, the Arabs used to
    1. bury their daughters alive
    2. create wealth from farming 
    3. pray and worship one God
    4. marry their siblings
85. The migration of Muslims and the prophet (SAW) from Makkah to Madina is called 
    1. Qiraha
    2. Aqaba
    3. Hijra
    4. Jihad
86. Which is the best way of celebrating your birthday as a Muslim?
    1. Fasting
    2. Cutting a cake
    3. Watching a movie
    4. Going for swimming
87. When do Muslims celebrate Idul-Adh-ha?
    1. 1^st Shawwal
    2. 10^th Dhul-Hijja
    3. 5^th Rajab
    4. 30^th Ramadhan
88. Which one of the following practices is observed during a Muslim marriage ceremony?
    1. The bride and groom exchange rings
    2. The parents are given dowry
    3. The bride and groom hold hands
    4. The bridegroom pay dowry
89. Eddat for a widow takes
    1. ten years and six days
    2. three months
    3. four months and ten days
    4. seven.days
90. It is sunnah for a Muslim to fast on
    1. Sunday
    2. Monday
    3. Saturday
    4. Tuesday

MARKING SCHEME

SOCIAL STUDIES

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

C.R.E 

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

I.R.E

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

1. The following are activities that help to control tooth decay except
   1. eating cakes and sugary foods
   2. drinking plenty of milk
   3. brushing teeth regularly
   4. regular dental checkups
2. The following are examples of pests. Which list consist of storage pests only?
   1. Army worms, weevils, moths
   2. Aphids, stalk borers, moles
   3. Rats, weevils, white ants
   4. Cutworms, termites, aphids
3. The following processes takes place during breathing in. Which one does not?
   1. Ribs move outwards and upwards
   2. Lungs expands as diaphragm become dome shaped
   3. Volume of the chest cavity increases
   4. Pressure in the chest decreases
4. The diagram below represents a female reproductive system
   
   Which pair of labelled parts have the same function as ovary of a flower?
   1. (i) and (ii)
   2. (v) and (iii)
   3. (ii) and (iii)
   4. (iv) and (v)
5. Below are effects of air pollution to non-living things except
   1. leads to destruction of materials made of calcium
   2. formation of acid rain from industrial waste gases
   3. harmful gases from exhaust pipes causes headaches
   4. dust and soot makes surfaces dirty
6. Which one of the following activities uses the principle of reflection of light?
   1. Formation of rainbow
   2. Using periscopes
   3. Placing a ruler in water
   4. Using solar panels
7. Manures can help to improve the fertility of soil in all the following ways except
   1. improves acration of soil
   2. improves scorching of plants parts
   3. improves water holding capacity
   4. improves soil structure
8. The diagram below shows pieces of wood placed on water
   
   Which one of the following statements explains what was being investigated?
   1. Shape affects sinking and floating
   2. Material affects sinking and floating
   3. Size does not affect sinking and floating
   4. Weight affects sinking and floating
9. Plants that grow in moist soils have all the following characteristics except
   1. have broad large leaves to reduce the rate of transpiration
   2. have flexible stems to prevent breaking
   3. have air sacs under a leaf for floating
   4. have a waxy hairy upper surface
10. The following arc statements that describes sound energy. Which one is correct?
    1. Sound travels slowly in a vacuum
    2. Reflected sound is louder than original sound
    3. A whisper sound is a soft sound
    4. A short string may produce a loud sound
11. Which one of the following pairs causes food poisoning?
    1. Poor cooking of food and not washing hands
    2. Chemicals and micro-organisms
    3. Improper handling of food and poor storage
    4. Not washing foods eaten when raw and houseflies
12. The following are functions of amniotic fluid during reproduction in human beings except
    1. facilitate exchange of fluids and digested food
    2. suspend the foetus during pregnancy
    3. acts as a shock absorber
    4. provides temperature to warm the foetus
13. Which one of the following shows magnetic materials only? 
    1. Aluminium, copper, glass 
    2. Glass, steel, iron
    3. Cobalt, nickel, carbon
    4. Tin, chromium, alnico
14. Which list of foodstuffs below consist of body building foods only?
    1. Milk, melons, millet, chips 
    2. Termites, beans, beef, eggs 
    3. Potatoes, maize, peas, honey 
    4. Soda, bread, milk, chapati
15. Which one of the following groups of plants consist of flowerless non-green plants only?
    1. Algae, ferns, mosses
    2. Maize, grass, sorghum
    3. Puffball, toadstool, brackets
    4. Beans, peas, groundnuts
16. When the soil is heated in a glass tube as shown below, smoke was seen rising out from the tube
    
    The experiment above shows that
    1. soil contains organic matter
    2. soil contains living organisms
    3. soil contains a lot of air
    4. soil contains a lot of water
17. Which one of the following is not a role of stomach in the human body?
    1. Produces chemicals that kills harmful micro-organisms
    2. Storing food temporarily for a few hours
    3. Produces enzymes that digest proteins
    4. Absorbs digested food
18. Which one of the following changes occurs in boys only during adolescence? A
    1. Release mature sex cells
    2. Increase in weight and height 
    3. Growth of hair on the chest 
    4. Appearance of pimples
19. Unhealthy crops leads to the following effects except
    1. low quality products
    2. transmission of diseases
    3. low yields
    4. costly production
20. A certain gas has the following characteristics;
    1. used by plants to grow
    2. forms approximately a fifth of air 
    3. supports germination of seeds
       Which one of the following is also its function?
       1. Making fire extinguishers 
       2. Formation of proteins
       3. Prevents bulbs from blowing out 
       4. Burning substances
21. Which one of the following is not a way of maintaining simple tools?
    1. Oiling movable parts
    2. Safe storage of tools
    3. Proper use of tools
    4. Sharpening cutting tools
22. Which one of the following is not an effect of hard water?
    1. Forms scales in cooking utensils 
    2. Reacts with soap to form scum
    3. Causes blockage in hot water pipes 
    4. Causes bleaching in coloured clothes
23. Which one of the following consists of 4^th, 5^th and 8^th planets from the sun?
    1. Mercury, Venus, Uranus
    2. Mars, Saturn, Uranus
    3. Mars, Jupiter, Neptune
    4. Venus, Saturn, Neptune
24. The following are steps of making a beam balance but not in the correct order
    1. suspend the tins on both sides of the arm
    2. make the base, a stand and the arm
    3. fix the stand and the arm to the base
    4. suspend the arm to find the balancing point
       Which one of the following is the correct order?
       1. (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
       2. (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
       3. (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
       4. (iii), (iv), (ii), (i) 
25. The following are sources of electricity. Which one produces current electricity in the same way as bicycle dynamo?
    1. Solar panel
    2. Petrol driven generator
    3. Wind driven turbine
    4. Car battery
26. Which one of the following is made of major abiotic components of environment only?
    1. Plants, animals, water
    2. Soil, water, air
    3. Buildings, vehicles, factories
    4. Fish, birds, reptiles
27. The following are effects of HIV and AIDS
    1. poor economy
    2. increased medical expenses
    3. poor health care
    4. sadness
    5. increased orphans
    6. low self esteem
       Which pair consist of effects to the family and nation respectively?
       1. (ii) and (iv)
       2. (v) and (i)
       3. (ii) and (iii)
       4. (vi) and (iv)
28. The diagram below shows a certain aspect of work being measured
    
    The aspect being measured is the
    1. pressure of the wood
    2. mass of the block
    3. weight of the block
    4. friction on wood surface
29. The following processes occur during reproduction in plants;
    1. germination of pollen grains
    2. bursting of pollen tube
    3. fusion of pollen and ovule
    4. pollination
       Which process listed above comes second?
       1. (i)
       2. (ii)
       3. (iii)
       4. (iv)
30. Which one of the following lists consist of harmful animals only?
    1. Snake, snail, lizard
    2. Chameleon, rat, mosquito
    3. Tick, mite, flea
    4. Lion, hyena, dog
31. Which one of the following pairs of processes shown below requires loss of heat to the surrounding?
    A
    1. T and Q
    2. R and T
    3. S and R
    4. Q and S
32. Which one of the following are only omnivorous animals?
    1. Gazelles, antelopes, buffaloes
    2. Pig, bears, monkeys
    3. Cats, leopards, cheetah
    4. Goats, snakes, crocodiles
33. Which one of the following mixtures can be separated by dissolving, filtering and evaporation?
    1. Iron filings and flour
    2. Salt and sugar
    3. Kerosene, water and ink
    4. Chalkdust and sugar
34. Which one of the following statements is correct about handling chemicals used at home?
    1. Chemicals should be stored in the kitchen
    2. Empty chemical containers should be burnt completely
    3. Spray chemicals where there is sufficient ventilation
    4. Keep chemicals in the reach of children
35. Which one of the following diseases are both not communicable and immunizable?
    1. Tetanus and malaria
    2. Polio and tuberculosis
    3. Bilharzia and typhoid
    4. Kwashiorkor and marasmus
36. Which one of the following statements is true about IIIV and AIDS stages?
    1. Full blown is the most dangerous stage and tests positive
    2. During incubation stage a person tests positive and no signs
    3. During window stage one has visible signs but tests negative
    4. During symptomatic stage one has visible signs but tests negative
37. A lactating mother needs food rich in fluids to
    1. increase the production of breast milk 
    2. increase the levels of amniotic fluid 
    3. replace blood lost during birth 
    4. prevent dehydration of mother's body
38. Which one of the following methods of food preservation will all preserve food by dehydration?
    1. Canning, use of honey, refrigeration
    2. Use of ash, smoking, freezing
    3. Sun drying, canning, salting
    4. Smoking, drying, salting
39. Which one of the following uses of water is found in the industries only?
    1. Making fountains, making pulp
    2. Chemical mixing, making fountains
    3. Swimming, cooling machines
    4. Irrigation, making soft drinks
40. The diagram below shows a certain soil property being tested
    
    Which factor need not to be the same during the set up?
    1. Amount of soil samples
    2. Size of test straws
    3. Amount of water used 
    4. Duration of time
41. Which of the following pairs of energy requires a medium of transmission? 
    1. Heat and light
    2. Electricity and sound 
    3. Sound and light
    4. Heat and electricity
42. Which one of the following animals have the following characteristics?
    1. lay eggs
    2. have scales on its body
    3. uses lungs to breath
    4. have varying body temperature
       1. Platypus
       2. Hen
       3. Tilapia
       4. Lizard
43. Non-conductors of electricity can be used in making
    1. handles of cooking spoons
    2. plastic water tanks
    3. outer parts of sockets
    4. contacts of electric switches
44. Which one of the following materials allows light in the same way as frosted glass?
    1. Skylight and oiled paper
    2. Mirror and car windscreen
    3. Window pane and white paper 
    4. Clear glass and milk
45. Which one of the following lists consist of animals that hop and leap?
    1. Spider, flea, snail
    2. Cricket, flea, rabbit
    3. Kangaroo, frog, hyena
    4. Snail, snake, slug
46. Which one of the following ways of passing message on HIV and AIDS is not an example of educating masses?
    1. Using seminars
    2. Using workshops
    3. Using media
    4. Using crusades
47. The following are ways of lighting our houses naturally except 
    1. using large windows
    2. using translucent roofs
    3. using electric bulbs
    4. using large doors
48. The following is a description of a certain beak;
    1. strong
    2. curved
    3. hooked
       Which one of the following examples of birds have the same type of beak described above?
       1. Hawk, eagle, kingfisher
       2. Hen, turkey, dove
       3. Duck, swans, penguin
       4. Humming bird, sunbird, sparrow
49. Which weather instrument measures two aspect of weather?
    1. Windvane
    2. Air thermometer
    3. Rain gauge.
    4. Windsock
50. The function of carnassial teeth in animals of prey is to
    1. tear flesh from bones of prey and chew it
    2. prevent flesh from sticking between teeth
    3. allow space for turning flesh for proper chewing
    4. crush bones and slice flesh into small portions that can be swallowed

MARKING SCHEME

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

Soma vifungu vifuatavyo. Vina nafasi 1 mpaka 15. Kwa kila pengo umepewa majibu manne, Chagua jibu lifaalo zaidi.

__1__ wa mali haujawahi kuwa katika kiwango __2__ hapa nchini Kenya. __3__ mitatu hivi iliyopita, yaani takriban miaka thelathini hivi iliyopita wezi walikuwa wakivunja mabenki na kwa wakati __4__, __5__ ambao ulikuwa ni kuwaibia watu kwa lazima na kuwaumiza kwa silaha. Wazembe hawa __6__ viongozi wa dini ndio waliochukua nafasi za majambazi hawa sugu.
"Viongozi hawa wanaowaghilibu __7__ wauze mali yao na kuwapelekea hela zote kwa kuwa dunia imefika ukingoni ndio wanaopigiwa mfano wa methali, __8__ kwa kuwa hawana stadi inayohitajika.

Mwalimu Kijuba __9__mwalimu wangu wa kwanza wa lugha ya Kiswahili.Alinitoa matongo machoni na __10__ masikioni kuhusu lugha hii akhiyari. Mwanzo alinifahamisha kuwa ina sauti 11___. Aidha, alinifunza kuwa sauti hizi zimegawanywa katika sehemu mbili; yaani __12__ na sighuna. __13__ ,nilijuzwa kuwa kuna __14__ kadhaa za lugha kama vile __15__ methali, istiara, tashbihi, misemo, tanakali za sauti na nyingine nyingi.

Kutoka swali la 16 mpaka 30, chagua jibu sahihi

16. Andika wingi wa sentensi ifuatayo
    Uta ule aliokujengea umekatika
    1. Ukuta ile alizokujengea imekatika
    2. Nyuta zile mlizowajengea zimekatika
    3. Kuta zile mlizowajengea zimekatika
    4. Nyuta zile waliowajengea zimekatika
17. Neno 'mhadhara' lina silabi ngapi?
    1. Nne
    2. Sita
    3. Nane
    4. Tatu
18. Ni sentensi gani iliyotumia kwa' kuonyesha sababu?
    1. Wafanyakazi walinufaika kwa bidii zao
    2. Kutafuta kwa mapana na marefu kutakupeleka mbali
    3. Kuimba kwa furaha kulituchangamsha
    4. Wageni walikula wali kwa mchuzi wa kuku
19. Bainisha aina za maneno yaliyopigiwa mstari katika sentensi ifuatayo.
    Wanafunzi wako ni bora kuliko wetu,
    1. Kivumishi, kitenzi, kiwakilishi
    2. Kiwakilishi, kivumishi, kielezi
    3. Kivumishi, kiunganishi, kiwakilishi
    4. Kiwakilishi, kitenzi, kivumishi
20. Akisami ⁴/₇ kwa maneno ni
    1. tusui nne
    2. tusui saba
    3. thuluthi saba
    4. subui nne
21. Maneno yafuatayo yanafuatana vipi katika kamusi?
    1. nungu
    2. nungunungu
    3. nung'unika
    4. nung'uniko
       1. (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
       2. (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
       3. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
       4. (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
22. Tambua sentensi iliyoakifishwa ipasavyo
    1. Wanafunzi wote- wale waliohusika - walitumwa nyumbani.
    2. Kanisa hilo lilifungwa! tutajiunga na jingine.
    3. Mtoto (aliyeugua) alipelekwa (hospitalini).
    4. Ewaa! ameumwa na joka kubwa.
23. Chagua sentensi ambayo haikuendelezwa sahihi kimantiki
    1. Amejipaka mafuta usoni mwake
    2. Wanafunzi wengi waliwahi shambani
    3. Mabata wanapenda kuchezea vidimbwini
    4. Ajali nyingi zinaweza kukingika
24. Kamilisha methali ifuatayo
    Mla nawe hafi nawe _________________________
    1. usizaliwa naye
    2. ila mzaliwa nawe
    3. kuliko mzaliwa nawe
    4. kama mzaliwa naye
25. Ndege ni kwa kiota kama vile konokono ni kwa
    1. kizimba
    2. zizi
    3. shimo
    4. kombe
26. Ni nini maana ya 'kula njama'?
    1. Kufanya mkutano wa siri wenye nia mbaya
    2. Kula nyama nyingi na kushiba sana
    3. Kushiriki katika mkutano wa hadhara
    4. Kuzeeka au kuishi miaka mingi
27. Tunapata jina gani kutokana na kitenzi 'andika'?
    1. Andikwa
    2. Andikisha
    3. Mwandishi
    4. Andikiana
28. Tambua mchezo ufuatao
    'Wachezaji huruhusiwa kuukamata mpira kwa mikono na kukimbia nao, na mpira wenyewe ni wa umbo la duaradufu'
    1. Raga
    2. Gozi
    3. Soka
    4. Gori
29. Ni sentensi ipi inayoonyesha matumizi sahihi ya kiambishi -po- cha wakati?
    1. Alipotoka sipajui
    2. Tunapoishi ni pema
    3. Nilipomwona nilifurahi
    4. Wapo wanaosoma vizuri
30. Chagua maelezo sahihi
    1. Kishaufu huvaliwa shingoni
    2. Hazama huvaliwa puani
    3. Kikero huvaliwa sikioni
    4. Shemere huvaliwa mguuni

Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu maswali 31-40

Ujio wa teknolojia umeiwezesha dunia kufanya mambo kwa haraka na wepesi mno. Dunia imedogoshwa na kuwa kama kijiji kidogo kwa kuwa; mazungumzo, midahalo, mawasiliano, sayansi na teknolojia, mikutano na mihadhara vinaweza kufanywa bila kuzingatia kitalifa chochote. Hata hivyo, uvumbuzi huu wa kisayansi unaonekana kuwapunja watoto na vijana wadogo ambao hawaelewi mitambo ya teknolojia ililetwa kwa mintarafu gani. Utawaona watoto wadogo hawana muda wa kucheza ila utawapata wamegandana na rununu au tarakilishi wakicheza michezo ya wazungu isiyoisaidia miili yao katika ukuaji.

Ukuaji wa mwili hususan wa mtoto anayekua unahitaji michezo ya aina ainati. Kwa ukweli, michezo ina faida anuwai. Hii ndiyo sababu watoto wengi huhimizwa washiriki katika michezo . Hali ya wanafunzi kujikalia ubwana madarasani huwa na athari zisizokadirika. Usisahau athari zinaweza kuwa hasi au chanya iwapo ni hasi gharama ya kuzidhibiti huwa ya juu sana ukizingatia ukweli kuwa, tuko na mfumko mkubwa wa bei. Shida nyingi ambazo zinamkumba mtu uzeeni husababishwa na kutozingatia hali ya afya njema mtu anapokua. Hii ndiyo maana utawaona watu wakizeeka na kufa mapema kuliko inavyotarajiwa. Watu wa zamani waliishi miaka mingi kwelikweli.

Vijana wa zamani walienzi na kuithamini michezo kama johari. Wavyele wengi walikuwa na kibarua kigumu kuwarudisha wanao nyumbani. Vijana wa zamani walicheza michezo mingi kama vile gungwi, kibe kibatufe, njugwe, kuzungusha tairi kwenye kiuno na hata kuruka kwa kamba. Enzi hizo hungewapata vijana wengi wamejinenepea kama nguruwe.

Ningetaka uwatazame vijana wa kisasa. Utaona idadi kubwa haiendi uwanjani kucheza ila kustarehe tu na kuzizungumzia timu za Uingereza. Utawaona wakijiita wanaManchester, wanaAsenali, wanaChelsie ilhali hawanufaiki na chochote kutokana na timu hizo. Kwao hawatambui kuwa michezo ina manufaa ya kuhusudiwa. Kwanza inajenga misuli na kuimarisha viungo vya mwili. Ni wazi kuwa unaposhiriki michezo unajihisi mwepesi zaidi na unaweza kutekeleza mengi bila kuhisi kuchoka haraka. Pia kwa wale wanaoshiriki michezo katika ngazi za kimataifa hunufaika na mengi. Wao huambulia fedha nyingi zinazowatajirisha haraka. Wengine huajiriwa kama makocha na marefa wa timu za kimaeneo, kitaifa au kimataifa.

Kulaza damu ni wazo la hasara isiyomithilika. Ni dhahiri shahiri kuwa, akili vivu ni karakana ya maovu. Wale wanaojikalia bure bila kufanya kazi yoyote hujipata wakiwazia mabaya. Usisahau, baadhi yao watazama katika matumizi ya dawa za kulevya au wanaswe na mtego wa kimapenzi kabla ya ndoa. Hata hivyo, yule anayeshiriki katika michezo huwa hana nafasi ya kuyawazia mawi. Kila anapotoka uwanjani huwa amechoka tiki na kukosa zihi za kufanya mawi.

Watoto wanaoshiriki michezo mara nyingi huwa na wepesi wa kushika hata wayasomayo. Hii ni kulingana na utafiti wa kisayansi uliofanywa nchini Marekani. Michezo hukuza kumbukumbu za aliyosoma darasani. Usisahau kuwa uwanjani lazima mchezaji awe mmakinifu na anayechemsha bongo na kukuza ubunifu. Mwanafunzi kama huyo huelewa mambo haraka na kwa wepesi. Isitoshe, michezo huchangia kukuza kumbukumbu za aliyesoma darasani. Usisahau kuwa uwanjani lazima mchezaji awe mmakinifu na anayechemsha bongo na kukuza ubunifu. Mwanafunzi kama huyo huelewa mambo haraka na kwa wepesi. Isitoshe, michezo huchangia kukuza nidhamu na umoja. Michezoni pia kuna sheria kali ambazo zinamsaidia mchezaji kujiheshimu na kuwaheshimu wenzake.

31. Aya ya kwanza haijaeleza kuwa
    1. teknolojia imekuza michezo chanya ya watoto
    2. teknolojia inawezesha watu kuwasiliana vyema hata wakiwa mbali
    3. wanafunzi wanaweza kupokea mafunzo hata wakiwa mbali
    4. teknolojia imeifanya ulimwengu kuwa kama kata ndogo tu
32. Ni nani aliyepata hasara kubwa kutokana na teknolojia mpya?
    1. Wanasayansi na wavumbuzi wenyewe
    2. Watu wote wanaotumia vyombo vya teknolojia
    3. Watu wa umri mdogo wasiojua matumizi kamili ya teknolojia
    4. Watu wote wanaohusika na michezo mbalimbali
33. Michezo aina ainati yaani
    1. michezo inayokuza miili 
    2. michezo ambayo hainufaishi
    3. michezo ambayo haipatikani
    4. michezo ya aina nyingi
34. Wazee wa kale
    1. hawakuishi miaka mingi ikilinganishwa na sasa
    2. waliishi miaka mingi wakilinganishwa na wale wa kisasa
    3. walitumia mitambo ya teknolojia vyema kuliko wa kisasa
    4. hawakucheza michezo mingi kama ile inayochezwa na vijana wa kisasa
35. Mtu anaweza kupata athari gani akikaa tu bila kufanya kitu kulingana na aya ya pili?
    1. Kuathiri hali ya kiuchumi ya mtu binafsi
    2. Kuathiri hali ya mapato ya mtu binafsi
    3. Kuhatarisha maisha ya wahasiriwa wote
    4. Kunaathiri hali ya ukuaji wa mwili wake.
36. Kulingana na kifungu, tunaweza kusema kuwa vijana wa kisasa na wale wa kale ni kama usiku na mchana kwani
    1. vijana wa leo hawathamini michezo
    2. vijana wa leo wanathamini michezo sana
    3. hakuna tofauti hata kidogo kwa kuwa mitazamo yao ni sawa
    4. vijana wa zamani hawakuthamini michezo hata kidogo
37. Vijana wanaostarehe tu na kushabikia timu za kizungu wanakosa manufaa yafuatayo isipokuwa
    1. kusaidia timu anayeisifia kushinda 
    2. kujenga misuli na kuimarisha viungo vya mwili
    3. kuhisi mwepesi zaidi na bila kuchoka kwa haraka
    4. kupata hela haraka na kutajirika kwa haraka
38. Michezo katika vijana inafanya nini kulingana na aya ya tano?
    1. Inawafanya kutelekeza afya za miili yao 
    2. Huwasaidia kushabikia timu kubwa za kizungu
    3. Huwasaidia kuepukana na mawi yatakayowahatarisha
    4. Huwafanya kuingilia mihadarati na mapenzi ya haramu
39. Kulingana na utafiti wa kisayansi uliofanywa Marekani
    1. wachezaji wote huwa werevu
    2. michezo huchangia katika kunoa akili
    3. bora kijana ashiriki michezo atakuwa mwerevu
    4. michezo ndiyo njia ya pekee ya uerevu darasani
40. Anwani mwafaka katika kifungu hiki inaweza kuwa
    1. Faida za teknolojia ya kisasa 
    2. Madhara ya teknolojia ya kisasa 
    3. Madhara ya michezo mingi
    4. Faida za michezo kwenye afya

Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu maswali 41- 50

Katika msitu mkuu ulio upande wa mashariki mwa Afrika palikuwa na wanyama ambao waliongozwa naye bwana Kifaru. Mfalme huyu aliongoza msitu huo kwa kipindi cha miongo isiyopungua miwili. Kifaru alipounyakuwa uongozi huu kutoka kwa utawala wa Simba I, wanyama wote walishangilia kwa hoihoi, vigelegele na nderemo. Hii ni kwa sababu cheo hicho daima kilikuwa cha familia ya simba. Hata hivyo, muda wa mfalme Kifaru ulikuwa umekamilika. Wanyama walikuwa wananoa makali yao ili kwenda debeni tena.

Kabla ya uchaguzi ambao ulipania kufanywa mwakani, wanyama wazalendo walianza kutathmini kazi ya kiongozi Kifaru. Baada ya mijadala kwenye vyombo vya habari, ilibainika wazi kuwa kiongozi huyo anayeng'atuka alikuwa ameleta maendeleo si haba. Mwanzo, barabara zilikuwa zimenyoka twa! Pili, alikuwa amefungua vyuo vikuu na vyuo anuwai ambavyo vilifadhiliwa kwa asilimia sabini na tano. Waliojiunga na vyuo hivyo walipata ufadhili vile vile wa karo. Wanyama wengi walikuwa wameelimika kuliko misitu mingine majirani. Wengi walisikika wakisema kuwa pasingekuwa na kifungu kwenye katiba kumzuia, wangemruhusu Kifaru kutawala milele. Hata hivyo, uchumi wao ulikuwa umezorota kwa kuwa alikuwa na madeni mengi yaliyozichukua pesa nyingi za walipa ushuru.

Siku ya uchaguzi ilipowadia, wanyama walimchagua mwana wa simba I ambaye alikuwa ameongoza hapo awali. Wengi walimchagua kwa kusingizia kuwa alikuwa na damu ya uongozi kutoka kwa baba yake. Wengine walimpendelea kwa kuwa alikuwa amesoma hadi kiwango cha uzamifu pale katika chuo kikuu cha Uingereza. "Simba II atatuletea maendeleo ya Uingereza," Nyani walisikika wakimmiminia sifa sufufu. Isitoshe, Simba II alikuwa mkakamavu ajabu. Hata hivyo kuna wale waliopinga wakisema kuwa si vyema wanyama kutoka jamii moja kuongoza milele kwa kuwa wengi wapo, Simba II alitawazwa kuwa mfalme wa tatu wa msitu wa Rosana.

Simba II alishika hatamu za uongozi. Alilitawala pori hilo hivi kwamba wanyama wote walimpenda na kumtii. Hata hivyo, kwa kutamani maendeleo ya pupa, aliwatoza wanyama ushuru mkubwa ajabu. Kila mwanzo wa mwezi, wanyama wote walijumuika kwake ili kulipa ushuru. Wengine walitoka mapangoni, chini ya mawe, miti, viota na kwenye milima na mabonde. Walisimama gwarideni na mfalme angeamua kodi ambayo kila mmoja angelipa. Mfalme huyu aliapa na kutangaza kuwa hakuna hata mmoja ambaye angejaribu kukwepa kulipa ushuru.

Wanyama wengi walilalamikia ushuru wa juu lakini wakalipa ila Mamba. Mwezi ulipokamilika, wanyama wote waliwasili nyumbani kwa simba kulipa ushuru. Kama ilivyokuwa kawaida, Mamba hakuwa miongoni mwao. Wakati huu tabia ya Mamba ilikuwa imemfika mfalme kooni. Hakuwa tayari kupokea vijisababu vyake na alisisitiza kuwa lazima Mamba alipe shilingi milioni kumi kwa kuishi majini. Mfalme Simba II aliamua kumtuma Kiboko akamwite Mamba kwenye kasri. Alilalamika kuwa tabia hiyo ya Mamba ilikuwa sasa kia cha mwili.

Mamba alipofikishiwa ujumbe alisema kuwa alikuwa na mfalme wake majini aliyemlipa ushuru. Mfalme aliposikia hayo, alichemka nyongo. Aliondoka shoti hadi majini. Wakati huo, maji yalikuwa safi na yametulia tuli. Simba alinguruma na kutazama ndani. Mle ndani, alimwona Simba mwingine. Papo hapo, aliruka na kutumbukia majini chupwi! Akazama zi! na kutokomea kabisa.

41. Kulingana na aya ya kwanza;
    1. wanyama walikuwa hawaamini mwanzoni iwapo kuna mnyama mwingine atakayeongoza isipokuwa Simba
    2. aliyeongoza zaidi ya miongo miwili alikuwa ni mfalme Simba
    3. baada ya uongozi wa Kifaru, Simba II alichukua ushukani
    4. kipindi cha mfalme Kifaru hakikuwa kimekamilika
42. ...wananoa makali ili kwenda debeni..." Kwenda debeni ni nini kulingana na kifungu?
    1. Kuingia kwenye debe
    2. Kumpokea kiongozi mpya
    3. Kwenda kupiga kura
    4. Kuagana na kiongozi wao
43. Kura zilitarajiwa kupigwa;
    1. mwaka huo
    2. baada ya mwongo mmoja
    3. mwaka uliotangulia
    4. mwaka ambao ungefuata
44. Kifaru alikuwa amefanya mema yafuatayo ila:
    1. kutengeneza miundombinu kama vile baraste nzuri
    2. kujenga vyuo vikuu na vyuo anuwai ili wanyama wasome
    3. kufadhili ujenzi wa vyuo kwa asilimia mia moja
    4. aliwatawala wanyama vyema hadi wakatamani aendelee
45. Ni kwa nini haingewezekana Kifaru kuendelea kutawala kwa mintarafu ya wanyama?
    1. Katiba yao haikuruhusu viongozi kutawala milele
    2. Kifaru alitoka familia ambayo haikutarajiwa kuongoza
    3. Uchumi ulikuwa umedorora katika uongozi wa Kifaru
    4. Uongozi wa Kifaru ulikuwa umekopa madeni kupita kiasi
46. Simba II alikuwa na kiwango gani cha elimu?
    1. Shahada iliyo chini ya shahada ya uzamili
    2. Shahada aipatayo mtu baada ya shahada ya uzamili
    3. Ni shahada mtu apatayo baada ya ile ya astashahada
    4. Ni cheti cha juu zaidi katika kisomo cha duniani
47. Unafikiri ni kwa nini Simba II alitawazwa kuwa mfalme ilhali wengine walimpinga?
    1. Kiongozi aliyetangulia alikuwa amedororesha uchumi
    2. Kuna wachache walioupenda ukakamavu wake
    3. Simba II alikuwa na kiwango cha juu cha elimu
    4. Simba II alipata ushindi kwa wingi wa kura
48. "...tabia hiyo ya Mamba ilikuwa sasa kia cha mwili" ina maana kuwa;
    1. yalikuwa mazoea ya Mamba kutolipa ushuru
    2. Mamba alimdharau mfalme
    3. ilikuwa tabia ya Mamba kulalamika
    4. Mamba alikuwa na hasira
49. Si kweli kusema kuwa
    1. Mamba alilipa ushuru tu baada ya mwaka mmoja
    2. wanyama wote hawakufurahia ushuru waliotozwa
    3. wanyama wote ila Mamba walilipa ushuru
    4. Mamba alitozwa faini ya kutolipa ushuru
50. Unafikiri alichokiona mfalme majini ni nini?
    1. Mamba aliyedinda kulipa ushuru
    2. Mfalme mgeni wa majini
    3. Mnyama wa majini aliyefanana na Simba
    4. Kivuli cha mfalme Simba II

INSHA

Umepewa dakika 40 kuandika insha yako.

Andika insha isiyopungua ukurasa mmoja na nusu ukianza kwa kifungu ulichopewa.

Tulianza safari yetu alfajiri na mapema. kwa kuwa siku njema huonekana asubuhi, safari hiyo ilitarajiwa kuwa .....................................

MARKING SCHEME

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

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

1. What is 5014.15 written in words?
   1. Five thousand and fourteen and fifteen
   2. Five thousand and fourteen and fifteen hundredths.
   3. Fifty thousand and fourteen and fifteen hundredths.
   4. Fifty thousand and fourteen and fifteen 
2. What is the number 19.9968 rounded off to the nearest hundredths?
   1. 20.0
   2. 19.10
   3. 20.00
   4. 19.99
3. What is the value of 
   3(4²+ 2²) − 5 x 6 ÷ 2?
                 3 × 5
   1. 4
   2. 30
   3. 0.3
   4. 3
4. What is the product of the total value of digit 3 and the total value of digit 9 in the number 7643982?
   1. 2700000
   2. 270000
   3. 27000
   4. 2700
5. What is the value of
   5²/₃ ÷ (⁵/₈ − ¹/₂) × ²/₁₅ ÷ 1¹/₅? 
   1. ⁷/₁₅₀
   2. 5¹/₂₇ 
   3. ²⁷/₁₃₆ 
   4. 5²⁷/₁₃₆ 
6. Draw a rhombus KLMO whose sides are 5cm and angle KLM 65°. What is half the length of the shorter diagonal?
   1. 5.4cm
   2. 42.3cm
   3. 4.6cm
   4. 2.7cm
7. What is the LCM of 18, 28 and 84 written in its prime factors?
   1. 2² x 3 x 7²
   2. 2² x 3² x 7²
   3. 2² x 3² x 7
   4. 2 x 3² x 7²
8. Which group of the following decimals increases by hundredths?
   1. 0.2345, 0.3345, 0.4345, 0.5345
   2. 0.5219, 0.5319, 0.5419, 0.5519
   3. 0.3149, 0.3159, 0.3169, 0.3179
   4. 0.4451, 0.4452, 0.4453, 0.4454
9. Which one of the following models folded will have the same number of faces and vertices?
   
10. The price of a skirt including a 16% sales tax is Shs 2320. What is the price of the skirt before the tax?
    1. Shs 2691.20
    2. Shs 1948.80
    3. Shs 2000
    4. Shs 320
11. Six hundred pupils of Makindu School were each given 10dl packets of milk each day for 10 days. How many litres of milk were given altogether?
    1. 600
    2. 60000
    3. 60
    4. 6000
12. What is the value of x in the equation
    2x + 3 = 3 − x ?
         4
    1. 1.5
    2. 2.5
    3. 2.0
    4. 3.0
13. Njima spent 20% of his income on food and ¹/₃ of the remainder on school fees. If he was left with Shs 5600, what was his income?
    1. Shs 1050
    2. Shs 4480
    3. Shs 6720
    4. Shs 10500
14. Ojwang bought a radio on hire purchase terms. He made a deposit of Shs 2700 and the rest in 12 equal monthly instalments. The hire purchase price of the radio was 20% more than the marked price. Given marked price as Shs 16000, how much was each monthly instalment?
    1. Shs 1375
    2. Shs 1600
    3. Shs 3200
    4. Shs 16500
15. In the figure below, ABDC is a rhombus of side 17cm, BD is 30cm long.
    
    What is the length of AC?
    1. 8cm
    2. 16cm
    3. 2.0
    4. 15cm
16. Onteri bought the following items from a shop;
    4kg of sugar @ Shs 120
    ½kg onions @ Shs 180 per kg
    Four-2kg packets of maize flour @ Shs 110
    A bar of soap @ Shs 150
    ½kg of salt for Shs 50
    He paid for the items using three-five hundred shilling notes. How much balance did he get?
    1. Shs 1210
    2. Shs 290
    3. Shs 1650
    4. Shs 150
17. The diagram below represents Okero's piece of land.
    
    What is its perimeter?
    1. 51m
    2. 55m
    3. 44m
    4. 33m
18. Construct triangle ABC in which line AB = 8cm. Angle ABC = 120° and line BC 6cm. Draw the perpendicular bisectors of line BC and line AB.Let the bisectors meet at point Q. What is the length of line QB?
    1. 6.5cm
    2. 7.5cm
    3. 6.0cm
    4. 7.0cm
19. During an election Ng'ang'a, Otieno, Maina and Wamalwa contested for a seat. Maina received 16241 which was 5627 votes more than Ng'ang'a and 3569 votes less than Otieno. If the total number of people who voted was 79223 and 968 votes were spoilt, how many votes did Wamalwa get?
    1. 31590
    2. 10614
    3. 19810
    4. 32658
20. What is the value of
    5.1 x 0.006 x 6.5 ?
          3.4 x 0.13
    1. 0.45
    2. 45
    3. 0.045
    4. 4.5
21. A map is drawn on a scale of 1:50000. What is the actual area of a rectangular plot of land in hectares represented by a length of 8cm and width of 5cm on the map?
    1. 40
    2. 1000
    3. 100
    4. 200
22. A saleslady carns a basic salary of Shs 9000. She is also given a 10% commission on the value of goods sold above Shs 150000. In one month she got a total carning of Shs 16000. What were the total sales?
    1. Shs 70000
    2. Shs 80000
    3. Shs 220000
    4. Shs 165000
23. What is the value of the expression
    y²(2x − w)
      xw + y
    if y = x+4, w = ½(y + x) and x=4?
    1. 4
    2. 6
    3. 8
    4. 2
24. The diagram below is an open trough used to feed animals.
    
    The outer surface of the trough was painted. What area was painted?
    (Тakе π=²²/₇)
    1. 11.88m²
    2. 5.94m²
    3. 7.48m²
    4. 4.4m²
25. The table below shows the arrival and departure time of a bus travelling between Kisii and Kisumu.
    

    Station	Arrival time	Departure time
    Kisii	______	6.30a.m.
    Suneka	9.00 a.m	9.15 a.m
    Oyugis	12.20 p.m	12.30 p.m
    Ahero	1.30 p.m	1.45 p.m
    Kisumu	3.15 p.m	____________

    How long does it take the bus to travel from Kisii to Ahero?
    1. 7hr 15min
    2. 7 hours
    3. 6 hours
    4. 6hrs 15min
26. Mutuma borrowed some money at a simple interest rate of 10% p.a. After 24 months he paid a total of Shs 20000 as interest. How much had he borrowed?
    1. Shs 100000
    2. Shs 80000
    3. Shs 140000
    4. Shs 120000
27. What is the next number in the pattern below?
    69, 86, 106, 129,____________
    1. 149
    2. 155
    3. 146
    4. 152
28. The headteacher of Bidii Academy attended a workshop for twelve days. If the workshop started on Thursday 25th of February 2015, when did it end?
    1. 7^th March 2015
    2. 10^th March 2015
    3. 9^th March 2015
    4. 8^th March 2015
29. What is the value of (2¹/₄)² + ?
    1. 5¹/₁₆ 
    2. 8⁵³/₈₀ 
    3. 7⁵³/₈₀ 
    4. 2³/₅ 
30. A fruit vendor sold 44 more bananas than oranges. He sold one banana at Shs 4 and one orange at Shs 5. His total sales amounted to Shs 500. What percentage of the total sales was obtained from the sale of oranges?
    1. 64%
    2. 45%
    3. 55%
    4. 36%
31. The figure below represents a square piece of land ABCD.
    
    What is the area of the shaded part if each side of the land measures 56m?
    (Тake π = ²²/₇)
    1. 1904m²
    2. 1232m²
    3. 4368m²
    4. 3136m²
32. In a class there are three girls for every two boys. If there are 12 more girls than boys how many pupils were absent on a day when 48 pupils were present?
    1. 12
    2. 2
    3. 240
    4. 60
33. There is a loss of 30% when an item is sold at Shs 4200. At what price must it be sold in order to make a 10% profit?
    1. Shs 14000
    2. Shs 6600
    3. Shs 5460
    4. Shs 2400
34. Figure ABCD is a trapezium in which angle ABC= 130°, <BCA 30°. Triangle CAD is a right angled triangle.
    
    What is the size of angle ADE?
    
    1. 20°
    2. 70°
    3. 110°
    4. 120°
35. A farmer tied a cow using a rope 14m on a peg to graze. The following day he tied a goat using a rope 7m on the same peg to graze. How much more area was the cow likely to graze than the goat?
    1. 616m²
    2. 154m²
    3. 770m²
    4. 462m²
36. Which of the following is not a property of a right angled triangle?
    1. Two sides are perpendicular.
    2. Two sides of its angles are acutc.
    3. The longest side is opposite the largest angle.
    4. The smallest angle is opposite the longest side.
37. A trade sold 0.625 of the number of goats he had to a butcher. How many goats was he left with as a percentage?
    1. 62.5%
    2. 37.5%
    3. 38.5%
    4. 0.375%
38. Each diagonal of a rectangular lawn is 15m. If one side is 12m, what is the perimeter of the lawn?
    1. 42m
    2. 54m
    3. 21m
    4. 108m
39. What is the expression
     4(x−2y)+2x−5y. 
    8(4y−x)−10y+8x 
    in the simplest form?
    1.   6x−3y  
       22y−16x
    2. 6x−13y_
          22y
    3.   6x−13y  
       40x −18y
    4.   6x−13y  
        22y+16x
40. Sheila paid Shs 80000 for a motorbike after getting a discount of 20% on the marked price. How much would she have paid if she had been given a 10% discount?
    1. Shs 1000000
    2. Shs 72000
    3. Shs 64000
    4. Shs 90000
41. The figure below shows lines AE, BF, CG and DH which intersect at point O.
    
    What is the size of angle HOG?
    1. 60°
    2. 40°
    3. 50°
    4. 30°
42. What is ⁴/₅, 25%, 0.5, 1¹/₄ arranged in descending order?
    1. 25%, 0.5, ⁴/₅, 1¹/₄
    2. 1¹/₄, ⁴/₅, 0.5, 25%
    3. ⁴/₅, 1¹/₄, 25%, 0.5
    4. 0.5, 1¹/₄, ⁴/₅ ,25%
43. In a class, the ratio of the number of boys to girls is 5:3. What is the percentage of boys in that class?
    1. 166²/₃%
    2. 62¹/₂%
    3. 60%
    4. 40%
44. 18^th July 2014 was a Sunday. Which day was 20^th September the same year?
    1. Monday
    2. Tuesday
    3. Saturday
    4. Sunday
45. Jenny had the following denominations in her cash box.
    150 - One shilling coins
    20- Five shillings coins
    40 - Fifty shillings notes
    100 - Hundred shilling notes
    5- Two hundred shillings notes
    She changed all the money to fifty shilling notes. How many notes did she get?
    1. 562
    2. 256
    3. 652
    4. 265
46. Six men working at the same rate can complete painting a house in 8 days. How many more days will it take 4 of the men to complete the same piece of work?
    1. 12
    2. 6
    3. 3
    4. 5
47. The mean of 7 numbers is 5. Six of the numbers are 2, 3, 1, 2, 7, 8. Work out the median of the numbers?
    1. 2
    2. 2.5
    3. 3
    4. 5
48. Below is a rectangular tank not drawn to scale. It is ²/₃ full of water.
    
    How many mmore litres are needed to fill it?
    1. 25000
    2. 12500
    3. 37500
    4. 125000
49. A room measures 7m long by 6m wide by 4m high. If the door and windows occupy 20m² and its walls were painted, what area was painted in m²?
    1. 104
    2. 188
    3. 132
    4. 84
50. Below is a travel graph of a motorist from town J to K and back.
    
    What was his average speed for the whole journey in m/s?
    1. 60m/s
    2. 90m/s
    3. 25m/s
    4. 16²/₃ m/s