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Social Studies & Religious Education Questions and Answers - Class 8 Mid Term 2 Exams 2023 Set 6

PART 1: SOCIAL STUDIES

Study the map of Lima area and answer questions 1-7.

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The direction of the flow of river Lima in Lima area is from
1. South to North
2. North West to South Eastern
3. North to South
4. South East to North West.
What is the approximate length of the tarmac road from the junction to the Northern end in Lima area?
1. 5km
2. 7.5km
3. 12.5km
4. 9km
Lima town serves the people of Lima area in three of the following ways except
1. industrial centre
2. administrative centre
3. religious centre
4. health centre.
The main factor which has influenced the distribution of settlement in Lima area is likely to be
1. rainfall
2. good drainage
3. economic activities
4. transport network.
The main reason why the forest in the South Eastern part of Lima area is conserved is that it
1. is a water catchment area
2. has rare species of trees
3. is a home of wildlife
4. is a source of timber.
Three of the following economic activities are carried out in Lima area except
1. fishing
2. lumbering
3. cash crop growing
4. mining,
The climate of the South Western part of Lima area is most likely to be
1. cool and wet
2. hot and dry
3. hot and wet
4. cool and dry.
Lambwe valley, Miombo woodland and Kidepo Valley have one thing in common. It is that they
1. are densely populated
2. hot and dry climate
3. have inadequate rainfall
4. are sparsely populated.
Which one of the following was a way of educating the youth in traditional African society?
1. Asking the learner to write notes.
2. Using a fixed timetable.
3. Attaching the learners to an expert.
4. Teaching boys and girls similar skills.
Which one of the following communities is likely to be found in Tunisia?
1. Iraqw
2. Tuaregs
3. Aramanik
4. Chewa.
Which one of the following pre-historic sites in Eastern Africa is located at the Eastern side of lake Turkana?
1. Koobi Fora
2. Magosi
3. Olorgesailie
4. Olduvai Gorge.
Which one of the following least contributed to the building of Aswan High Dam in Egypt? To
1. provide water for irrigation
2. generate hydro-electric power
3. attract tourists
4. provide water transport.
The following are problems facing pastoralism in Africa except
1. prolonged drough
2. pests and diseases
3. inadequate labour
4. shortage of grazing land.
The time at Ramciel 40° E is 2.00 pm. What is the time in Lome 5°W?
1. 11.00 am
2. 5.00 pm
3. 5.00 am
4. 11.00 pm.
The main challenge facing pyrethrum growing in Kenya today is
1. lack of capital
2. competition from synthetic insecticides
3. harsh weather condition
4. shortage of water for irrigation.
The main tourist attraction in Mauritius is
1. a variety of wildlife
2. historical site
3. warm sandy beaches
4. peoples culture.
Which one of the following Islands is not located in Indian Ocean?
1. Mauritiu
2. Comoros
3. Seychelles
4. Sao Tome and Principe.
The main reason for the coming of the Arabs to the East African coast was that they
1. wanted to build port Jesus
2. were looking for the source of river Nile
3. wanted to trade with people in the region
4. wanted to establish maize plantation in the region.
The main reason for the establishment of irrigation schemes in Kenya was to
1. increase crop production
2. to provide farms to the people who had no land
3. to reduce pressure on land
4. to improve standards of living in rural areas.
The main reason why the Luo migrated from their original homeland into Kenya was to
1. look for new fishing areas
2. look for water and pasture for their animals
3. avoid epidemics
4. look for fertile land to grow crops.

Use the diagram below to answer question 21.

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Three of the following mountains were formed through the process shown on the diagram above except
1. Danakil Alps
2. Mt. Ruwenzori
3. Mt. Pare
4. Mt. Meru.
Which of the following colonial systems of administration was used by the French to rule Senegal
1. Assimilation
2. Paternalism
3. Direct rule
4. Indirect rule.
The Nyamwezi had a centralized system of government. The title of the person incharge of information was known as
1. Katikiro
2. Omulamuzi
3. Kikoma
4. Rugaruga.
The main problem facing fishing in Lake Victoria is
1. water hyacinth
2. drought in the region
3. pollution from industries
4. excess evaporation.
To be a citizen of Kenya by registration, one must meet three of the following conditions except
1. be 21 years old and above
2. one of the parents must be a Kenyan
3. lived in the country for at least 7 years
4. be of good moral character.
Which one of the following statements is true about succession and inheritance of family wealth?
1. Intestate succession is followed when a person dies after preparing a will.
2. Testate succession is followed when there is no will.
3. The sons of the deceased get a bigger share than the daughters.
4. Both boys and girls have an equal share of the estate.
Which one of the following groups consists of fresh water lakes?
1. L. Elementaita, L. Naivasha, L. Albert.
2. L. Edward, L. Tanganyika, L. Albert.
3. L. Naivasha, L. Tanganyika, L. Albert.
4. L. Nakuru, L. Natron, L. Baringo.
Which one of the following factors mainly determine the vegetation that grows on the mountain?
1. Rainfall.
2. Human activities.
3. Altitude.
4. Wild animals.
The following early visitors to Eastern Africa came from Europe except
1. John Speke
2. Vasco da Gama
3. Seyyid Said
4. Carl Peters.
Which one of the following is an effect of rotation of the Earth?
1. Causes seasons.
2. Influences the position of the midday sun.
3. Causes differences in the length of the day and night.
4. Causes differences in the time along different meridians.
The main problem facing road transport in Kenya is
1. high cost of construction and maintenance
2. careless road users
3. accidents
4. failure to obey traffic rules.
Which one of the following is a function of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission?
1. Listen to election petitions.
2. Register political parties.
3. Conduct and supervise elections.
4. Campaign for candidates.

Use the map below to answer questions 33-36.

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The climatic region marked T has all the following characteristics except that it
1. has two dry seasons
2. receives rainfall throughout the year
3. is hot and wet throughout the year
4. annual temperature range is high.
The capital city of the country marked Q is
1. Cairo
2. Tripoli
3. Dakar
4. Bamako.
The Island country marked K was colonized by
1. British
2. France
3. Italy
4. Portuguese.
An effect of the ocean current marked F to the adjacent land is that it
1. brings a lot of rainfall in the area
2. brings mist and fog in the area causing desertification
3. makes the area to be densely populated
4. makes the area to be rich in agriculture.
The best method of curbing drug and substance use in Africa is
1. establishing strict laws
2. banning the use of drugs
3. creating awareness on the dangers of drugs
4. keeping people away from drug sellers.
The following are conditions necessary for the growth of a certain crop.
1. Well drained volcanic soils.
2. Hot and wet climate.
3. Low altitude.
  The conditions described above are suitable for the growth of
  1. tea
  2. cotton
  3. cocoa
  4. sisal.
Which one of the following factors influences the climate of Axim region in Ghana?
1. Human activities.
2. Shape of the coastline.
3. Relief and physical features.
4. Distance from a large water body.
Which one of the following factors has influenced population distribution of the North Eastern parts of Kenya?
1. Relief
2. Climate
3. Pests and diseases
4. Vegetation.
The best way of promoting tourism in Kenya is by
1. improving security
2. improving publicity abroad
3. building more tourist hote
4. training guides.
Which one of the following methods of irrigation is used in Mwea Tebere irrigation scheme?
1. Drip irrigation.
2. Overhead irrigation.
3. Sprinkler irrigation.
4. Basin irrigation.
Rural to rural migration is mainly influenced by
1. search for employment
2. search for fertile land for farming
3. search for better schools
4. spirit of adventure.
Which one of the following statements about Haile Selassie's achievement is true? He
1. made Ethiopia a democratic state
2. was the first chairman of OAU
3. defeated the Italians at the battle of Adowa
4. shared power with council of elders.
Which one of the following lakes was formed through the process shown below?
1. L. Shakababo
2. L. Chad
3. L. Edward
4. L. Shala
The main reason why British used indirect rule in Northern Nigeria was that
1. the country was too large
2. they feared the harsh climate in the North
3. they lacked enough administrators
4. the existing African governments were willing to help in administration.
The Old Ghana Kingdom among the Soninke people rose due the following factors except
1. trans-Saharan trade
2. well trained army
3. able leader
4. assistance from the British.
The first African minister to be nominated to the Legislative council was
1. B.A Ohanga
2. Eliud Mathu
3. Jomo Kenyatta
4. Dedan Kimathi.
The following is a description of a certain poultry farming method.
1. Birds are kept in house throughout their lives.
2. Water and feed is provided.
3. Saw dust is spread on the floor for warmth.
  The poultry farming method described above is
  1. battery cage system.
  2. fold system
  3. deep litter system
  4. free range system.
The main threat to the forests in Africa is
1. drought
2. pests and diseases
3. human activities
4. forest fires.
Which one of the following African states is not a member of IGAD?
1. Kenya
2. Tanzania
3. Somalia
4. Uganda.
African socialism has led to three of the following except
1. uniform development in the system of education
2. promoted fairness and justice in the society
3. discrimination of minority group
4. establishment of co-operative societies.
Newspaper is not commonly used in rural areas as a way of communication because
1. many people are illiterate
2. it is slow
3. it depends on mobile phones
4. most areas have poor roads.
Three of the following are ways in which human rights are abused. Which one is not?
1. Mob justice.
2. Wrongful arrest.
3. Forcing children to go to school.
4. Discrimination.
During the 2007-2008 post-election violence in Kenya, the conflicting parties resolved their conflicts through
1. litigation
2. negotiation
3. conciliation
4. mediation.
The main function of the prisons department in Kenya is to
1. punish law breakers
2. give manual labour to prisoners
3. rehabilitate criminals
4. defend the country.
The secretary to the school management committee is the
1. chairman
2. deputy headteacher
3. headteacher
4. treasurer.
The best way to protect children against abuse is through
1. giving stiff punishments to the abusers
2. education the society on children protection
3. enforcing laws that protect children
4. educating children on the rights.
The following factors promote peace in the society except
1. intolerance
2. dialogue
3. transparency
4. equal opportunity for all.
In Kenya, one may lose a civic seat if he/she is
1. convicted of an election office by a court of law
2. is sentenced to a jail term of two months
3. was voted in genuinely without any election offence
4. is sick.

PART II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SECTION B

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Three of the following are consequences of the fall of human beings. Which one is not?
1. Woman would suffer pain while giving birth.
2. Suffering came upon all human beings.
3. The relationship between God and man became stronger.
4. Death was introduced.
Who among the sons of Jacob was Jesus' ancestor?
1. Joseph
2. Judah
3. Levi
4. Benjamin.
"You must have many children so that your descendants will live all over the earth" (Genesis 9:7). Who among the following people was told these words by God?
1. Jacob
2. Adam
3. Lot
4. Noah.
Which one of the following statements best describes patriarchs?
1. The followers of Jesus Christ.
2. The founding fathers of the nation of Israel.
3. The ancestors of Israel.
4. The ancestors of the nation of Judah.
In which one of the following countries did Moses flee to when King Pharaoh sought to kill him?
1. Canaan
2. Midian
3. Moab
4. Haram.
Which one of the following activities did the Israelites do during the Passover night?
1. Ate boiled meat.
2. Drank wine.
3. Ate unleavened bread.
4. Ate leavened bread.
Who among the following judges was a prophetess?
1. Barak
2. Shamgar
3. Othniel
4. Deborah.
According to Samuel 7:5-17, which of the following is not a promise that God gave to David?
1. David's name would be great.
2. God would allow him to marry many wives.
3. A heir from his house would sit on the throne.
4. God would establish an everlasting kingdom for him.
Who among the following people was given the name "Israel" by God?
1. Joseph
2. Isaac
3. Moses
4. Jacob.
Christians should be ready to suffer for their faith because
1. they want to show their faith
2. its normal and good to suffer
3. Jesus Christ also suffered
4. in life we need to undergo suffering.
Where was Mary the mother of Jesus living when angel Gabriel appeared to her to tell her that she would give birth to Jesus?
1. Bethlehem
2. Nazareth
3. Galilee
4. Jerusalem.
On the night when Jesus was born, angels appeared to
1. King Herod
2. Shepherds
3. Wisemen
4. Pharisees.
Who among the following people witnessed the dedication of the baby Jesus in the temple?
1. Elizabeth
2. Martha
3. Anna
4. Mary Magdalene.
Which one of the following miracles of Jesus teaches about concern and sharing?
1. Turning water into wine.
2. Feeding the five thousand people.
3. Miraculous catch of fish.
4. The healing of the blind Bartimaeus.
Which one of the following parables teaches about forgiveness? The parables of
1. the prodigal son.
2. good Samaritan.
3. rich man and Lazarus.
4. mustard seed.
From the teaching of Jesus on forgiveness in the Lord's prayer, Christians learn that they should forgive
1. those who ask for it
2. those who wrong them
3. as many times as possible
4. without expecting returns.
When did the two followers of Jesus walking to Emmaus come to know that He was the risen Lord? When He
1. accepted to stay with them
2. explained to them
3. asked them what they were talking about
4. shared bread with them.
When Philip met the Ethiopian Eunuch, the Eunuch was reading about
1. coming of the Holy spirit.
2. baptism of Jesus.
3. suffering of the Messiah.
4. transfiguration of Jesus.
Who among the following people were sent to take money to help the believers in Judea?
1. Silas and James.
2. Barnabas and Paul.
3. Philip and Matthew.
4. Andrew and Matthias.
When Jesus was brought to Pilate during His trial, the following were the accusations given about Him except
1. claiming to be the son of God
2. telling people not to pay tax
3. inciting people to riot
4. claiming to be the king of the Jews.
Which one of the following practices is common in both Christianity and traditional African ceremonies?
1. Offering thanksgiving to God in church.
2. Presentation of a new born baby to the church for blessings.
3. Baptismal ceremony of the new born child.
4. Parental blessing of the newly born baby.
Why was dowry important in traditional African community? It
1. showed the importance of the girl
2. helped the parents of the girl to become rich
3. served as the marriage certificate
4. was a sign of appreciation to the parents of the girl.
The main reason why children were taught using stories in traditional African society was to
1. keep them occupied
2. teach them moral values
3. entertain them
4. teach them history of their community.
Your friend Michelle has been diagnosed to be HIV positive. What is the best action for you to take?
1. Advise her to register herself in a special school.
2. Avoid her company completely.
3. Advise her to transfer to another school.
4. Encourage her to seek medication.
Who among the following traditional African specialists was considered harmful in the society?
1. Seers
2. Sorcerers
3. Herbalists
4. Rainmakers.
Elizabeth, your cousin who has just finished her Primary school education realises that she has a lot of free time in the evening. As a Christian, what would be the best advice to give her on how to spend her leisure time?
1. Listen to gospel music.
2. Lock herself in her room and sleep.
3. Visit a home for the aged and help them.
4. Play football with her friends.
Joy has a habit of cheating her parents that she needs money to buy books but instead she buys snacks. As a Christian, the best advice to give her is that she should be
1. hardworking
2. honest
3. faithful
4. caring.
You have just discovered that your friend Kim is keeping a company of drug addicts. As a Christian, what is the best thing to do?
1. Report him to his parents.
2. Avoid him completely.
3. Talk to him about the dangers of drugs.
4. Join him in taking the drugs.
Which one of the following is an act of charity by the church?
1. Planting trees.
2. Donating food to the aged.
3. Preaching the word of God to all the people.
4. Cleaning the streets.
Nehemiah, a class 8 boy goes to school without food due to poverty. What is the best way to help him?
1. Share your food with him.
2. Inform his class teacher about the problem.
3. Take some food for him from the school kitchen.
4. Advice him to drop out of school.

PART II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SECTION B

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

The Holy Quran was revealed in a period of
1. 25 years
2. 40 years
3. 12 years
4. 23 years.
The following chapters send warning messages to people who may engage in some wrong doings except
1. Surah Dhuhaa
2. Surah at-Takathur
3. Surah al-Lahab
4. Surah al-Maun.
Which of the following is a verse from surah- Al-Kafirum?
1. "Therefore turn in prayers to your Lord and sacrifice."
2. "Woe to every slanderer and backbiter."
3. "To you be your religion and to me my religion."
4. "And He send against them birds in flocks."
Allah(S.W) created man from a clot of blood. This is according to surah
1. Al-Bayyina
2. Al-Aadiyyat
3. Al-Ala
4. Al-Inshirah.
Which one of the following is a teaching from surah Al-Tiyn?
1. Muslims should help the poor.
2. Victory comes from Allah.
3. Allah is the creator of the universe.
4. Man was created in the best form.
From the teachings of the prophet, all the following people will enter paradise except those with
1. good behaviour
2. faith
3. fear of Allah
4. patience.
The prophet (p.b.u.h) advised Muslims that every good deed is
1. Swadaqa
2. Zakkat
3. a debt
4. tax
"Allah, with your name I die and return to life." This is the dua we recite at the time of
1. death
2. darkness
3. sleep
4. danger.
According to the hadith of the prophet (S.A.W), how many thousands are rewarded to a Muslim who greets, "Assalam alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh"?
1. 30
2. 20
3. 40
4. 10
Which of the following is a fardh practice of udhu?
1. Washing recomended parts three times each.
2. Starting with Bismillah.
3. Saying dua after udhu.
4. Washing recomended parts in the correct order.
In which posture of swalah do we recite the supplication "Subhaan Rabbi al-Adhiim?" In
1. Sujuud
2. Julius
3. Rukuu
4. Qiyam.
Which one of the following phrases is said in Iqama alone?
1. Hayya alal Swalah.
2. Qad Qaamat Swalah.
3. Ash-hadu anlaa ilaaha illallah.
4. Aswalatu Khairum mina naum.
Which of the following najasaat should be cleaned by washing seven times in order to finish it?
1. Blood.
2. Urine of a baby.
3. Saliva of a puppy.
4. Vomit.
Which of the following items is not given out as Zakkat?
1. Fruits and vegetables.
2. Money.
3. Camels.
4. Household furniture.
Which one of the following actions will not nullify swalah?
1. Passing wind.
2. Turning away from Qibla.
3. Reciting long chapters in Quran.
4. Making movements in Swalah.
It is obligatory for Muslims who go for Hajj to
1. stand at Arafa
2. drink from Zamzam
3. visit the tomb of the prophet
4. go for Hajj repeatedly.
Which one of the following is not an obligation towards the dead Muslims?
1. Tayammum
2. Dafuu
3. Kafan
4. Ghusul.
How many pillars of Iman do Muslims believe in?
1. Five
2. Six
3. Three
4. Seven.
Which one of the following phrases is a trust of Muslims that something will happen in the will of Allah?(S.W)
1. Mashallah
2. Inshallah
3. Bi fadhilillah
4. Wabillahi Tawfig.
The attribute of Allah Al-Muumin' means the
1. powerful
2. loved
3. soverign
4. trusted.
Who among the following prophets of Allah never received a Holy book?
1. Daud (A.S)
2. Nuh(A.S)
3. Ibrahim(A.S)
4. Issa(A.S)
The following are all examples of Tawakkul except
1. lock your vehicle leave it to Allah for security
2. leave the door of a mosque open and trust in Allah
3. tie your camel and Allah make you understand
4. read hard and pray that Allah make you understand.
Which one of the following business practices is acceptable in Islam?
1. Selling goods in monopoly
2. making exorbitant profits
3. charging interest
4. hiding the defects of goods.
For an Islamic Nikah to proceed, there must be
1. a decided place for honeymoon
2. a mosque as a place of the function
3. full dowry paid
4. witnesses from both sides.
What did the prophet (p.b.u.h) do to the Aws and Khazray communities at Aqaba? He
1. taught them Islam
2. asked them to protect Muslims
3. made peace between them
4. set them free from slavery.
At the time he was being attacked by the Ban Thaqif tribesmen, the prophet was accompanied by
1. Zaid bun Thaabit
2. Zaid bin Haritha
3. Abubakkar Swiddiiq
4. Bilal bin Rabbah.
The immediate action taken by the prophet (p.b.u.h) after arrival in Madina was
1. building a mosque
2. forming a constitution
3. calling elections
4. planning for battles.
Which one of the following prayers have two adhaans?
1. Fajr and Magrib.
2. Idd and Juma.
3. Juma and Fajr.
4. Idd Fitr and Idd Adha-ha.
During Isra Wal Miraj trip, the prophet travelled on a miraculous horse known as
1. Al-Qaswa
2. Al-Hud hud
3. Raf-Rafin
4. Al-Buraq
In the mosque, the Immam gives his Khutba sermon while standing on a
1. Musalla
2. Minbar
3. Mihraab
4. Munaar.

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Science Questions and Answers - Class 8 Mid Term 2 Exams 2023 Set 6

QUESTIONS

The diagram below represents parts of a flower.

Which of the above parts labelled J, K, L and M represents the part that attracts insects and the part that protects the flower during bud stage respectively?
1. L and J
2. K and L
3. M and L
4. J and L
Which part of a bean seed allows air and water into the seed during germination?
1. Testa
2. Hilum
3. Micropyle
4. Cotyledon.
The diagram below shows interdependence between plants.

The part marked X is a modified
1. stem
2. leaf
3. bud
4. flower.
Class four pupils saw a weed which had the following characteristics.
1. Had petal like leaves.
2. Had pink flowers.
3. It grows under a shade.
  The weed was likely to be
  1. Oxalis
  2. Pigweed
  3. Black jack
  4. Sodom apple.
Which of the following statements is true about reproduction in human beings?
1. Fertilization takes place in the ovary.
2. A mature ovum is released after every 28 days.
3. Ovulation is also called menstruation.
4. Sperms are deposited in oviduct.
The diagram below represents parts of mammalian heart.

Which of the following statements is not true about the vessels marked R, S, U and T?
1. Blood vessel U is the main vein.
2. Blood vessel T carries blood rich in carbon dioxide.
3. Blood vessel R carries blood rich in oxygen.
4. Blood vessel S carries blood under low pressure

Some pupils classified different crop pests as shown in the table below.

Pupil	Storage pest	Field pest
Jane John Joseph Njoki	Rats, weevil, white ant Termite, weaver birds, ant Aphids, birds, cutworm Ant, aphids, cutworm	Aphids, cutworm, weaver birds Stalk borer, mice, termite Termite, ants, weevils Termite, aphid, cutworm

Who among them gave the correct classification?

Njoki
Joseph
Jane
John

The following is a description of a certain type of tooth.
1. Sharp.
2. Chisel shaped.
3. Has one root.
  The type of tooth described above is used for
  1. cutting and biting food
  2. tearing and piercing
  3. crushing and grinding food
  4. chewing and tearing food.
In the human digestive system, absorption of water and mineral salts takes place in the
1. ileum
2. colon
3. stomach
4. rectum.
In the human reproductive system, what is formed immediately after fertilisation?
1. Embryo
2. Foetus
3. Baby
4. Zygote.
Which of the following vaccines is a baby given at birth and 14 weeks respectively?
1. Polio and ant-measles.
2. BCG and yellow fever.
3. BCG and DPT.
4. DPT and polio.
The following are signs and symptoms of a certain communicable disease.
1. Pain in joints
2. Fever
3. Vomiting
4. Headache
5. Loss of appetite.
  The disease described above can be prevented by
  1. draining all stagnant water in the compound
  2. maintaining high standards of cleanliness
  3. drinking boiled water
  4. wearing protective clothes when working in muddy areas.
Which of the following pairs consists of social effects of drug abuse only?
1. Addiction and rape
2. Impaired judgement and withdrawal
3. Truancy and school drop out
4. Marital conflict and fits.
The best way of controlling sexually transmitted infections among married people is by
1. abstinence
2. being faithful
3. use of condoms
4. maintaining body hygiene.
The most effective mode of campaign against the spread of HIV and AIDS is through
1. television
2. internet
3. radio
4. pamphlets.
The diagram below shows a certain type of soil erosion.

The type of erosion shown above is
1. sheet
2. rill erosion
3. gulley erosion
4. splash erosion.
The following are examples of compound fertilisers except
1. Triple Supper Phosphate
2. Mono Ammonium Phosphate
3. Diamonium Phosphate
4. Nitrogen Phosphorus and Potassium.
The following are characteristics of a certain type of soil.
1. Has fine texture.
2. Has small air spaces.
3. Has highest capillarity.
  The type of soil described above is also likely to
  1. be found in construction sides
  2. be water logged
  3. be good for agriculture
  4. have best drainage.
The diagram below represents changes in the states of matter.

The processes marked (i) and (iv) respectively are
1. freezing and condensation
2. melting and condensation
3. freezing and evaporation
4. evaporation and condensation
Which of the following pairs of liquids will mix completely when put together?
1. Water and cooking oil.
2. Spirit and milk.
3. Petrol and spirit.
4. Kerosene and milk.
Class seven pupils took a sufuria with water, added saw dust and placed it on a source of heat. What were the pupils investigating?
1. Conduction in solids.
2. Convection in gases.
3. Convection in liquids.
4. Radiation in liquids.
Class five pupils set the experiment as shown below.

The pupils were investigating whether
1. liquids occupy space
2. air exerts pressure
3. gases expand when heated
4. gases occupy space.
Sound travels poorest in
1. vacuum
2. liquids
3. gases
4. solids.
The experiment below was set by pupils to investigate good and poor conductors of electricity.

Which materials when placed at point X will not make the bulb light?
1. Nail
2. Dry wood
3. Coin
4. Graphite
A card with the word FISH was placed infront of a plane mirror. How did it appear?
Which of the following sources of current electricity pollutes the environment the least?
1. Dry cells
2. Car battery
3. Generators
4. Solar panel.
Which of the following is not true about the type of cloud shown below? It
1. covers the whole sky
2. is white in colour
3. appears low in the sky
4. brings heavy rain.
Which of the following weather instruments is used to measure two aspects of wind?
1. Liquid thermometer
2. Windvane
3. Windsock
4. Barometer.
Which of the following is the second step when modelling the solar system?
1. Draw the eight orbits.
2. Paste the manilla on the soft board.
3. Putting name tags.
4. Mounting the planets on their orbits.
Which of the following animals is correctly matched with its product?
1. Pig-Mutton
2. Sheep-Mohair
3. Layers - Eggs
4. Goat-Wool.
The following animals have a moist skin and live partly in water and partly on dry land. Which one does not?
1. Frog
2. Seal
3. Salamander
4. Toad
Which of the following animal feeds consists of proteins only?
1. Glycine, lucern, clover.
2. Sunflower seeds, oats, napier.
3. Salt lick, bone meal, lucern.
4. Clover, napier grass, hay.
Which one of the following is not a rotational method of grazing?
1. Tethering
2. Strip grazing
3. Herdin
4. Paddocking.
Which of the following parasites destroys wool in a sheep?
1. Louse
2. Flea
3. Tick
4. Mite.
The following are ways of maintaining simple tools. Which one is not?
1. Oiling them.
2. Washing them.
3. Repairing them.
4. Using them regularly.
The following are industrial uses of water except
1. washing coffee berries
2. making pulp
3. making fountains
4. rearing fish.
The following are waterborne diseases except
1. malaria
2. typhoid
3. cholera
4. bilharzia.
The following are major components of environment except
1. animals
2. light
3. air
4. soil.
Which of the following does not pollute air?
1. Smoking.
2. Fumes from industries.
3. Dead animals.
4. Spraying pesticides.
Which of the following groups of food consists of body building food only?
1. Groundnuts, locust, eggs.
2. Fish, rice, sukuma.
3. Pawpaw, peas, beans.
4. Soya beans, ugali, chicken.
A person suffering from marasmus should be fed on
1. proteins
2. diet rich in iron
3. enough balanced diet
4. vitamins.
Which of the following methods of preserving food preserves food by making bacteria inactive?
1. Smoking
2. Use of honey
3. Drying
4. Use of low temperature.
It is advisable to include water in the diet for all the following reasons except to
1. cool the body
2. make the food bulky
3. help in the formation of fluids
4. help in absorption of digested food.
What is the importance of charcoal in the home made filter? To
1. kill germs in the water
2. filter tiny soil particles
3. absorb the colour of the dirty water
4. warm the water.
The following are uses of moving air except
1. felling trees
2. sailing boats
3. moving wind mills
4. winnowing.
The following are ways through which water is polluted. Which one is not? Through
1. floods
2. oil spillage
3. mulching
4. excess use of farm chemicals.
A beam balance is used to
1. measure force
2. compare masses of different objects
3. measure volume
4. measure energy.
The type of air used by green plants in making food is also used in
1. electric bulbs
2. making proteins by leguminous plants
3. burning
4. preserving fizzy drinks.
The diagram below shows a lever in use.

Which of the following correctly represents the parts marked M, K and L respectively?

M K L

A. Load
B. Fulcrum
C. Load
D. Effort Fulcrum
Load
Fulcrum
Load Effort
Effort
Effort
Fulcrum
Which of the following materials has definite mass only?
1. Water vapour
2. Flour
3. Ice
4. Wax.

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Kiswahili Questions and Answers - Class 8 Mid Term 2 Exams 2023 Set 6

Soma vifungu vifuatavyo. Vina nafasi 1 mpaka 15. Kwa kila nafasi umepewa majibu manne. Chagua jibu lifaalo zaidi kati ya yale uliyopewa.

Ufugaji wa kuku ni njia mojawapo ya uwekezaji __1__sana na watu wengi __2__ kujiimarisha kiuchumi. Kuku hawa hufungiwa ̧__3__ na __4__ vyakula vinavyonunuliwa madukani. Kama __5__ wahenga __6__. Mfugaji __7__ ipasavyo hupata hasara kwani kuku huhitaji kutunzwa kwa makini nyakati __8__. Bila shaka shughuli hii ni __9__ njia za kukabiliana na uhaba wa nafasi za ajira nchini.

	A	B	C	D
1.	unaotumika	zinazotumika	inayotumika	unapotumika
2.	kwa minajili ya	mintaarafu ya	mithili ya	sambamba na
3.	mazizini	matunduni	viambazani	vizimbani
4.	kukulishwa	kulishwa	kulishiwa	kukula
5.	waliposema	waliosema	walivyosema	wangesema
6.	mtaka cha mvunguni sharti ainame	mwenye pupa hadiriki kula tamu	kila chombo na wimbile	mtegemea nundu haachi kunona
7.	asipowajibika	asiowajibika	asiyowajibika	akiwajibika
8.	yote	yoyote	wote	zote
9.	baadhi ya	kati ya	fauka ya	dhidi ya

Maki alielewa vyema maana ya methali isemayo __10__ Japo alifanya kazi ya __11__, aliweka akiba __12__ hadi __13__ mtaji wa kuanzisha biashara __14__. Kwa njia hiyo, __15__hali yake ya maisha.

	A	B	C	D
10.	tone na tone huwa mchirizi	chururu si ndondondo	kwendako hisani hurudi hisani	mgaagaa na upwa hali wali mkavu
11.	msaragambo	kikoa	kijungujiko	shokoa
12.	dogodogo	kidogokidogo	vidogovidogo	mdogomdogo
13.	aliyopata	aliopata	alivyopata	alipopata
14.	yake yenyewe	lake mwenyewe	lake lenyewe	yake mwenyewe
15.	alimudu kuiboresha	alijihimu kuyaboresha	alimudu kuyaboresha	alijihimu kuiboresha

Kutoka swali la 16 mpaka 30, jibu kila swali kwa kuchagua jawabu lifaalo zaidi.

Andika usemi wa taarifa wa sentensi ifuatayo.
"Mto huu una mamba wengi," Shindo alisema.
1. Shindo alisema kuwa mto huo huwa na mamba wengi.
2. Shindo alisema kwamba mto huo ulikuwa na mamba wengi.
3. Shindo alisema kwamba mto huo ungekuwa na mamba wengi.
4. Shindo anasema kuwa mto huo una mamba wengi.
Jora ni kwa vitambaa kama vile kande ni kwa
1. samaki
2. maua
3. vibarua
4. mawele.
Chagua maelezo yaliyo sahihi.
1. Pimamaji ni kifaa cha kupimia usawa wa ukuta.
2. Fuawe hutumiwa na maseremala kutobolea mbao.
3. Mvukuto hutumiwa na wahunzi kupulizia moto.
4. Timazi hutumiwa kupimia usawa wa sakafu.
Andika sentensi ifuatayo kwa wingi.
Wimbi ulipepetwa kwa uteo ule.
1. Mawimbi yalipepetwa kwa teo zile.
2. Wimbi ulipepetwa kwa teo zile.
3. Mawimbi yalipepetwa kwa teo ile.
4. Wimbi ulipepetwa kwa teo ile.
Tegua kitendawili kifuatacho.
Mtoto wangu mvivu hapandi mlima
1. Upepo
2. Mvua
3. Mto
4. Kobe.
Chagua sentensi yenye kiwakilishi cha pekee.
1. Vijana wote walishiriki michezo lakini wale walicheza vizuri zaidi.
2. Dawati langu lina vitabu vingi lakini lake lina vichache tu.
3. Mji huu na umeme lakini ule hauna miundomsingi muhimu.
4. Shule yetu ina walimu wa kutosha lakini nyingine zina wachache tu.
Salwa ni mtoto wa dada yangu. Jina linalofaa zaidi kwangu kumtajia Salwa ni
1. mpwa
2. umbu
3. mkoi
4. mkazamwana.
Tambua sentensi iliyoakifishwa ipasavyo zaidi.
1. Mwezi uliopita Februari- kulikuwa na joto jingi.
2. Tulihitaji viungo vifuatavyo: dania, iliki, karafuu na mdalasini.
3. Mama aliniambia: usiwe mtu anayependa kustarehe.
4. Maneno yote; yale yaliyoandikwa; yalikuwa sahihi.
Kipande cha pili katika mshororo wa shairi huitwaje?
1. Ukwapi
2. Mwandamizi
3. Utao
4. Mloto.
Baada ya hukumu kutolewa, mshatakiwa alituma ombi la kutaka hukumu ile ibatilishwe na kesi isikilizwe upya. Kwa hivyo mshtakiwa
1. alikata rufaa
2. aliruka kesi
3. alitoa dhamana
4. aliahirisha kesi.
Chagua kitenzi kilichoundwa kutokana na kivumishi
1. Maandishi - andika
2. Upishi-mapishi
3. Mcheshi - kicheko
4. Mwangalifu - angalia
Ni jozi ipi iliyo sahihi?
1. Punda, nirihi
2. Bata, kiyoyo
3. Paka, kilebu
4. Ndovu, shibli.
Bainisha matumizi ya kiambishi 'ki' katika sentensi ifuatayo.
Kijana huyo akipewa nafasi atapambana kishujaa.
1. Wakati, namna
2. Kuendelea, jinsi
3. Masharti, jinsi
4. Udogo, masharti.
Maelezo yapi hayaonyeshi maana ya neno 'changa'?
1. Kukusanya fedha ili kutimiza haja fulani.
2. Kupata maumivu ya viungo.
3. Hali ya kitu kukosa kukomaa.
4. Namna ya samaki wa baharini.
Chagua methali yenye maana sawa na hii.
Nazi mbovu ni harabu ya nzima.
1. Nzi mmoja huoza ngombe.
2. Samaki huanza kuoza kichwani.
3. Mkataa pema pabaya panamwita
4. Mpiga ngumi ukuta huumiza mkonowe.

Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu swali la 31 mpaka 40.

Mengi yamesemwa kuhusu ufisadi. Si wanasiasa, si mapadre, si mashehe, si viongozi wengineo wa jamii, wote wametoa mchango wao juu ya suala hili nyeti. Kila linaloenda mvange, sababuye ufisadi. Nchi haina ustawi, kiini ni ufisadi. Kusambaratika kwa miundomsingi asili yake ni ufisadi.

Je, hapo ulipo unaelewa ufisadi kuwa ni nini? Huenda umewahi kujituliza na kutafakari juu ya ufisadi. Unahusika vipi na ufisadi? Umewahi kuathirika na ufisadi, wewe binafsi au kupitia kwa aila na masahibu? Kila mzalendo halisi anastahili kujisaili nafsi yake kupitia kwa maswali haya.

Wakati unapoendelea kuzingatia maswali hayo hebu tuzame kwenye kina cha ufisadi. Kijelezi cha ufisadi ni ile hali ya kutenda au kushiriki mambo yanayosababisha uharibifu au uborongaji wa kanuni au taratibu zilizokubalika kutekeleza mambo. Katika hali hii, ufujaji na ubanangaji huwa vyombo vya ufisadi. Madhumuni yake ya jumla ni kubatilisha haki, kuvotana na haki na hatimaye kuifanya isifuate mkondo wake sahihi.

Mbegu ya ufisadi ni uchoyo; kimsingi, chimbuko la ufisadi ni ubinafsi uliokithiri. Dhana ya kujiwazia kibinafsi katika shughuli zote ndiyo humpa ubinafsi nishati ya kujiendeleza. Kila mja ana kiwango fulani cha ubinafsi. Hali hii ndiyo hupelekea kujitahidi kwa jino na ukucha ili kujihifadhi na kujiendeleza. Ubinafsi wa aina hii hauna kasoro kwani humpa binadamu msukumo wa kujishughulikia kwa lengo la kijipatia natija inayofaidi aila, jamii na hatimaye taifa kwa jumla.

Uchoyo wa mimi-hiki, mimi-hicho, mimi-kile na hatimaye mimi-kila kitu ni uchuro. Ufisadi nao ni uchuro. Ni dude, jinyama, jipweza lenye minyiri isiyohesabika. Minyiri hiyo imepenyeza katika nyanja zote za maisha ya mtu binafsi na ya taifa kwa jumla. Ufisadi umeshamiri na kuzagaa hadi kufikia kiwango cha kimataifa.

Vuta taswira hali ya waja wazito wawili ambao zao zimewadia. Mmoja anajiweza anawasilishwa hospitalini kwa gari. Wa pili hana mbele wala nyuma amefika kwa miguu au pengine kwa rukwama. Kisia mwenyewe ni nani atakayehudumiwa kwanza. Ukitafiti utagundua kuwa sababu ni ufisadi. Mmoja atatadarukiwa ilhali mwenzake . atakawilishwa. Haya pengine ni kutokana na matumaini ya kupewa bahashishi ambayo kwa kweli ni namna ya hongo. Kumbuka, wahudumu wawa hawa ni waajiriwa wapokeao mishahara mwisho wa mwezi.

Katika amali za biashara, uborongaji wa taratibu unadhihirika hasa katika utoaji wa zabuni za miradi mbalimbali ambapo suala kubwa ni kasma. Kiasi na jinsi ni baada ya kuhakikisha kuwa tenda imeliendea shirika fulani. Kasma lazima ipatikane! Si hoja kuwa pesa za kugharamia miradi hii zimetokana na ruzuku au mikopo kutoka kwa wafadhili. Ghushi za kila aina zitatumiwa ili kasma ipatikane. Katika hali kama hii, si ajabu matokeo ni kuharibika kwa miundomsingi katika sekta mbalimbali zinazohusika na usambazaji wa huduma kwa wananchi.

Ni dhahiri shahiri kuwa kila mmoja anapaswa kujumuika katika kitali hiki dhidi ya ubinafsi, ufisadi na ubanangaji. Sote tukianzia na viongozi, tunapaswa kujifunga nira kupambana na ufisadi. Wananchi wahamasishwe juu ya wajibu wao katika vita hivi vikali. Sote tuzinduke na kufahamu hicho kidogo cha ziada, hiyo fadhili, mapendeleo hayo ambayo msingi wake ni kuvuruga utaratibu yatatuponza. Changamoto kwa kila mmoja wetu ni: Tuko tayari kuziasa nafsi zetu ili zitambue athari za ubinafsi na hivyo kuzikabili vilivyo? Tutakapotambua kuwa waendelezaji wa ubinafsi ni mimi na wewe, hapo ndipo vita hivi vitakapoanza kufanikiwa.

Kulingana na aya ya kwanza
1. viongozi mbalimbali wa kijamii wamehusishwa na ufisadi
2. ufisadi ni chanzo cha kuvurugika kwa mambo mengi katika jamii
3. viongozi wamepuuza mchango wao katika vita dhidi ya ufisadi
4. kuharibika kwa miundomsingi kumefanya watu wawe mafisadi.
Si kweli kusema kuwa
1. mwandishi ana hakika kwamba msomaji amewahi kuwazia ufisadi
2. wakati mwingine ufisadi haumwathiri mtu moja kwa moja
3. jamaa na marafiki wanapofikwa na madhara sisi huathirika pia
4. mtu anayeipenda nchi yake anapaswa kuwaza kuhusu misingi ya ufisadi.
Ufisadi hasa unahusu nini?
1. Utoaji wa pesa kinyume na sheria.
2. Kutojua vizuri sheria za jamii yake.
3. Njama za kubadilisha mkondo wa haki.
4. Kujuana na walio katika nafasi za uongozi.
Maana ya 'kujitahidi kwa jino na ukucha' ni
1. kuvumilia shida ili uweze kufanikiwa
2. kushiriki njama ziletazo maangamizi
3. kupigana na wale wanaokiuka sheria
4. kufanya bidii kwa vyovyote vile.
Mwandishi anasema kuwa ubinafsi hauna shida ikiwa
1. utamletea mtu manufaa anayotarajia
2. haujagunduliwa na vyombo vya dola
3. wanaoathirika na hulka hiyo ni wachache
4. utazalisha manufaa yatakayowafaidi wote.
Taswira inayotolewa kuhusu hali iliyo hospitalini ni kuwa
1. wagonjwa hufikishwa kwa njia ainati
2. huduma zinatolewa kwa mapendeleo
3. ukabila unajitokeza katika kuwashughulikia wagonjwa
4. wanaohudumiwa vizuri hawana shida ya kutoa bahashishi.
Utoaji wa zabuni bila kuzingatia utaratibu ufaao
1. umeathiri utoaji huduma kwa wananchi
2. hutokana na juhudi za serikali kukomesha ufisadi
3. umesababisha kupatikana kwa huduma bora zaidi
4. haujaliathiri taifa wala watu binafsi.
Ipi si njia ya serikali kupata pesa za kuendesha miradi yake?
1. Ushuru
2. Misaada
3. Mikopo
4. Rushwa.
Wito wa mwandishi katika aya ya mwisho ni kuwa
1. tuwatambue mafisadi ili tukabiliane na uovu huu
2. kila mmoja ajitahidi kugundua madhara ya ufisadi
3. vita dhidi ya ufisadi vianze kwa sisi wenyewe kujiasa
4. tuendeleze ubinafsi ili kufanikisha vita dhidi ya ufisadi.
Neno jingine lenye maana sawa na 'kitali' ni
1. uovu
2. juhudi
3. vita
4. harakati.

Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu swali la 41 mpaka 50.

Mzee Maganga alikuwa tajiri maarufu katika mtaa wa Shwari. Wakazi wengi walimstahi kutokana na idili na maarifa yake ya kuendesha biashara. Aidha mzee huyu asingejumuishwa katika orodha ya adinasi wenye mkono birika. Hakika mzee huyu alikuwa mkwasi wa mali na moyo kwani mbali na kuwakidhia wanawe mahitaji yao yote, aliwasabilia wanakijiji kwa mengi. Wapo waliopewa ruzuku za vyakula, karo za wanao ada ya matibabu na hata vibarua almradi waweze kuzikimu aila zao.

Maganga mwenyewe hakuzaliwa na asali mdomoni. Inasemekana baba yake alikuwa fukara fukefuke. Kwa bahati nzuri alipata msaada wa kanisa akawaelimisha maganga na nduguze hadi vyuo vikuu. Ndugu zake walipata kazi serikalini lakini Maganga ambaye alisomea elimu biashara aliamua kuanzisha kazi yake binafsi. Alikuwa na maduka kadhaa kuanzia yale ya vipuri, ya nafaka, ya vitabu na hata kiwanda cha kukobolea mpunga.

Makali ya umri sasa yalianza kumlemea Maganga. Alikuwa si yule Maganga aliyerauka mapema kuenda kukagua shughuli katika biashara zake. Kila mara alijihisi mnyonge huku mwili wake ukilemewa na maumivu ya viungo. Maganga alijawa na hofu sio kwa sababu ya hali hii mpya kwani alielewa kuwa hii ni ada ya kila mja. Moyo ulimwuma kutokana na hali ya mwanawe wa pekee kuandama anasa kila uchao. Majanga alihofia kuwa angeenda kaburini na biashara zake.

Siku moja, Maganga alimwita mwanawe akamshtakia hali. Alimweleza kinagaubaga kuwa utendakazi wake ulikuwa ukikaribia ukingoni. Kijana alionyesha huruma machoni lakini moyo ulimdunda kwa raha ya kurithi milki ya baba yake. Mzee mwenyewe aliliona hili waziwazi. Hata hivyo alijitia hamnazo. Alimwagiza mwanawe ampelekee shilingi laki moja, pesa taslimu alizozifanyia kazi yeye mwenyewe. Kijana alimweleza mamaye, naye akaahidi kumpa fulusi zile baada ya juma moja.

Baada ya kupokea kitita kile kutoka kwa mama yake, kijana alimwendea mzee Maganga chumbani alimokuwa akiota moto. Bila kuzihesabu pesa zile, mzee alizitupa motoni zikateketea huku kijana amejitazamia tu, akingoja mzee atimize ahadi kwani ahadi ni deni. Hapo mzee alimtazama kijana akasema, "Nenda uniletee shilingi laki moja; jasho lako hasa!”

Kijana alikereka moyoni, akatuhumu kuwa mama alikuwa amemsaliti. Aliwaendea marafiki zake waliozoea kustarahe pamoja. Vijana wale walichanga bia, wakampa kiasi kile akaondoka kwa furaha. "Sasa baba atatambua kuwa mimi pia nina uwezo wa kuchuma”, akajiambia huku akielekea kwa baba yake. Hata hivyo hali ilikuwa kama ile ile ya kwanza. Moyo ulimwuma kijana kwa ujeuri wa babaye akaondoka huku akilaani.

Hamu ya kupata urithi ilimtia kijana ari ya kutimiza matakwa ya baba yake. Alibeba nguo chache akafunga safari kuenda katika mji wa mbali. Alipata kazi ya utwana akaifanya kwa hamu huku akitunduiza kidogo alicholipwa kila mwezi. Kwa miaka miwili, hakuthubutu kununua mavazi mazuri wala kushiriki anasa. Pesa zilipotosha, aliwaaga waajiri kwa heshima akafunga safari ya kurudi nyumbani. Wakati huu, alikuwa na hakika kwamba mambo yake yangetengenea.

Kijana alipofika nyumbani, hali yake ilikuwa ya kuhuzunisha. Alimwendea baba yake akampa pesa kama awali. Baba naye alikirudia kitendo kilekile. Kwa hamaki kuu, kijana aliutia mkono motoni bila kujali majeraha aliyopata akazitoa pesa zile kabla hazijateketea. Alimweleza babaye kimasomaso kwamba hakujali kukosa urithi lakini asingekubali jasho lake litiwe motoni. Aliondoka akajifungia chumbani mwake.

Siku iliyofuata, Maganga aliwaita wasimamizi wa biashara zake. "Sasa naona mwanangu ametambua kuwa uchungu wa mwana aujuaye ni mzazi. Ninampa usukani wa biashara zangu zote." Hapo ndipo kijana alipolifumbua fumbo la baba yake. Alimwangukia miguuni akamwomba radhi na kumshukuru kwa kumpa elimu isiyopatikana katika chuo chochote. Kijana aliendeleza biashara vizuri huku akijitenga na marafiki waliomshawishi kushiriki anasa. Hakika alifanikiwa hata kuliko baba yake. Akaiyeyusha hofu ya mzee Maganga

Chagua jibu lililo sahihi.
1. Wanakijiji walimheshimu Maganga kwa utajiri wake.
2. Maganga alikuwa mja mwenye mkono wazi.
3. Wote waliomwendea Maganga walipata msaada wa chakula
4. Wachache waliyafahamu maarifa ya Maganga katika biashara.
Maisha ya utotoni ya Maganga yalikuwa
1. ya starehe
2. yenye dhiki tupu
3. ya kutia moyo
4. ya uhitaji.
Maganga alitofautianaje na ndugu zake?
1. Alikuwa bora zaidi yao masomoni.
2. Maganga alipenda kusaidiwa kuliko nduguze.
3. Kinyume na ndugu zake, hakupendelea kazi za ajira.
4. Maganga alifanikiwa maishani kuliko ndugu zake.
Kulingana na aya ya tatu, ni kweli kuwa
1. umri ukizidi hudhoofisha utendakazi wa watu
2. ugonjwa unaweza kukwamisha ndoto zetu
3. kufanya kazi kidindia husababisha maumivu ya viungo
4. unyonge wa nafsi huunyima mwili nguvu zifaazo.
Hofu ya Maganga hasa ilitokana na
1. mauti yaliyokuwa yakibisha hodi
2. uwezekano wa kukosa mrithi afaaye
3. tamaa ya mwanawe ya kurihi mali yake
4. njama alizofanya mkewe na mwanawe.
Ni kweli kusema kwamba
1. kijana alimsikitikia baba yake kwa hali iliyomkabili
2. Maganga hakutaka kumrithisha mwanawe mali
3. janga la baba lilionekana kama neema na mwanawe
4. mama hakutaka mwanawe arithishwe mali.
Haikuwa vigumu kwa mzee kutambua kwamba kijana hakusumbukia pesa mara ya kwanza na ya pili kwa kuwa
1. zilipatikana kwa urahisi sana
2. zilipatikana kwa haraka sana
3. kijana alikasirika zilipoteketezwa
4. kijana hakuathirika sana zilipoteketezwa.
Mwanawe Maganga aliishi maisha gani katika mji wa mbali?
1. Ya kujinyima
2. Ya anasa
3. Ya kitajiri
4. Hatujaambiwa.
Maana ya methali "Uchungu wa mwana aujuaye ni mzazi" kulingana na kifungu ni kuwa
1. ni mzazi pekee anayezijua dhiki za mwanawe
2. anayejua thamani ya kitu ni yule aliyesumbuka kukitafuta
3. mtoto akimkosea mzazi heshima atafikwa na maafa
4. maovu ya mtoto humwathiri zaidi mzazi wake.
Kijana alifanikiwa kuliko baba yake kwa kuwa
1. aliwajibika zaidi
2. alikuwa na maarifa zaidi
3. alipata mtaji mkubwa zaidi
4. alisaidiwa na watu wengi zaidi.

INSHA

Umepewa dakika 40 kuandika insha yako.

Andika insha isiyopungua kurasa moja na nusu ukifuata maagizo uliyopewa.
Ufuatao ni mwanzo wa insha. Iendeleze kwa maneno yako mwenyewe huku ukiifanya iwe ya kusisimua zaidi.

Ni kweli kuwa ibilisi wa mtu ni mtu. Ukweli wa methali hii ulibainika siku moja ambapo........................................................

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

Many people wear clothes to make them __1__ neat, presentable and in fashion __2__ the rest in the society. This __3__
why many people may take a lot of time __4__ clothes to wear. Ladies, for example, have a variety of clothes, __5__ on colour, material, length and occasion she is to __6__. It is therefore __7__ to find a lady taking a bit longer, thinking of what to wear than a man when __8__ are going __9__ a journey. However, is this the __10__ reason why we wear clothes?

To start with, human beings are sensitive to their __11__ and this is one main difference __12__ them and other animals. A __13__ person would not step out of, even the bathroom without covering themselves. Then, their skin is __14__ and responds to weather conditions very __15__ When it is cold, we wear warm clothes while those living in humid areas normally wear light clothes.

	A	B	C	D
1.	look	change	seem	become
2.	like	to	with	for
3.	states	explains	observes	concludes
4.	buying	making	preparing	choosing
5.	basing	relying	depending	deciding
6.	so	attend	check	travel
7.	common	rare	impossible	easy
8.	any	either	all	both
9.	for	on	to	with
10.	first	only	main	least
11.	privacy	clothes	neighbours	looks
12.	among	about	within	between
13.	young	normal	brave	sensible
14.	dull	thin	bright	clear
15.	fast	slowly	much	smoothly

For questions 16 to 18, choose the correct alternative to fill the blank spaces.

The ___________________ elections will be held after five years.
1. great next general
2. next great general
3. general next great
4. great general next
She bought five eggs. _______________________were rotten.
1. some of which
2. which some of
3. of which some
4. some which of

In questions 18 to 20 choose the alternative that means the same as the given sentence.

If he doesn't give me the money, I won't take it.
1. I will take the money as he gives it to me.
2. After he has given me the money, I will take it.
3. I can't take the money even if he gives me.
4. I won't take the money unless he gives it to me.
You had better start working now.
1. It is good you started working now.
2. You should have started working by now.
3. It would be good if you started working now.
4. You should do a better job now.
"What will you do tomorrow morning?" his mother asked.
1. His mother asked him what he will do tomorrow morning.
2. His mother asked him what he would do the following morning.
3. His mother asked him what he would do tommorrow morning.
4. His mother asked him what he will do the next morning.

In questions 21 to 23, choose the alternative which means the opposite of the underlined words.

The keen candidate got almost all the questions.
1. foolish
2. slow
3. confused
4. careless
The host received his guests joyfully.
1. gloomily
2. excitedly
3. quietly
4. silently
The courageous herds boy killed the big snake alone.
1. armed
2. strong
3. coward
4. brave

In questions 24 and 25, choose the correct word from the alternatives given to complete the series.

Solve-solution, maintain-maintenance, grave-______________________
1. grief
2. gravety
3. graph
4. groove
Write - written, sworn- swear, flown - ________________________
1. flew
2. flee
3. fled
4. fly

Read the passage below and then answer questions 26 to 38.

The weekend had been extremely busy for me. It was not surprising, therefore, that I overslept on Monday morning. Mum's numerous attempts to wake me up on time did not work. But I really had no regrets. My best friends had visited me on Saturday and they had agreed to prolong their stay until Sunday evening after a little persuasion. You can imagine how weary I became, trying my best to entertain six teenagers with keen appetites. On the whole, it was great fun. My parents left us alone, though they occassionally enquired if everyting was alright. We chatted away for hours told stories, cracked jokes, played and shared experiences.

Monday morning! When it dawned on me that I had to go to school, I struggled out of bed, dressed up hastily threw a few books into my school bag and I was halfway to school before I realised I had not even washed my face. My hair was a mess. I dreaded facing my classmates and my teachers in that state, but I convinced myself that there were usually many other pupils who looked worse.

I arrived late. The teacher on duty was the unforgiving type. She didn't ask for any explanation. Instead, she ordered me to sweep the workshop during lunch break. I was lucky I had eaten plenty of food over the weekend.

In the classroom, the history teacher was full of mockery. "Look at her, walking like a queen but looking like a scarecrow!" The girls giggled, casting curious glances at me.

It did not last long however. I glared at them and I must have looked dangerous. Perhaps they remembered my grandmother who had once terrorised everyone in the local market when another woman insulted her. People still tell different versions of the story but they all agree that the woman groaned in bed for a week and never again insulted another person. They say I resemble my grandmother in more ways than one.

That was the way my day begun and you are right if you think I did not concentrate in my lessons. More than once the teacher had shouted at me, "Jane, pay attention!" I longed for the end of the day and I hoped that Tuesday would be more fulfilling. However, on the way home, I witnessed something that aroused my curiosity.

From a distance, I could see a huge crowd watching something. Vehicles were parked on either side of the road. I ran to the scene and found my way to the front. What I saw shocked me. A man of about fifty was trapped inside a wreck of a car, bleeding. Each time he tried to speak, his face twisted in pain. I heard that the driver lost control of the car after the brakes had failed and it had rolled several times before crashing into a tree.

The crowd just stared. They stood there shrugging their shoulders and mumbling meaningless things. Nobody tried to save his life. Nobody except one lady, a nurse I think, who behaved as if the crowd did not exist. She had put her bag down, taken off her expensive-looking cardigan and was tearing it to pieces and tying the man's wounds to stop the bleeding.

Satisfied that the bleeding was checked, she started dragging him out of the mangled car but he was too heavy for her. She looked at the crowd but nobody moved forward to help. Then her pleading eyes caught mine. I stepped forward and together with that great woman, we got him out of the car and carried him, with great difficulty, to a police car that had just come. My disappointment vanished. I felt happy that I had been of assistance to a needy person. The 'nurse' and I bid each other farewell. As she walked away in the opposite direction, I knew I had had an encounter with a truly wonderful person. My day had not been wasted after all.

Why did the writer oversleep on Monday?
1. Entertaining her friends had worn her out.
2. Her friends had agreed to prolong their stay.
3. She had been very busy doing various things.
4. Her mother's attempt to wake her did not work.
How did waking up late affect Jane's preparation for school? She
1. did everything in a hurry and got to school in time
2. was half-way to school before she really woke up
3. failed to wash her face and comb her hair
4. forgot to do the most important things.
What does the writer mean by "when it dawned on me..."? She
1. suddenly knew
2. then knew
3. saw the light
4. thought of school.
What do we know about the punishment the writer received? It
1. made the class laugh at her
2. made her miss lunch
3. was meant for late comers
4. was necessary to correct her.
Why do you think the other girls giggled?
1. Jane was pretending to be a queen.
2. Jane had been punished.
3. Girls giggle at the slightest excuse.
4. Jane probably looked funny and untidy.
The story of the grandmother is told to show us
1. that Jane resembled her grandmother
2. how terrifying Jane actually looked
3. that girls were always afraid of Jane
4. that Jane was about to beat them up.
Which of the following statements best explains why Jane longed for the end of the day?
1. Everything had been particulary unintresting.
2. She had been punished for going to school late.
3. Everything had gone against her expectations.
4. She had been late for school, punished and mocked.
"What I saw shocked me" Why was Jane shocked? The
1. man was badly hurt but there was a lady helping him
2. injured man was bleeding and seemingly in great pain
3. man was trapped in the mangled car
4. car was a wreck and people just watched passively.
What do we learn about the 'nurse' in the story? She
1. would do the right thing no matter what others did
2. had received some training in first aid
3. had expensive cardigans which she tore to pieces
4. was angry with the crowd for not offering to help.
Why does the writer refer to the lady as 'great'? She
1. wanted to end the day well
2. did what no one else was willing to do
3. was not afraid of the crowd
4. must have been big and strong.
Jane stepped forward to help because
1. the lady seemed to beg her
2. no one else was able to help
3. she admired the lady
4. she wanted to end the day well.
Why is the word 'nurse' in the last paragraph put in quotation marks?
1. As Jane knew the lady was a nurse.
2. To show the lady's profession.
3. Since it's not known if actually she was a nurse.
4. To show the importance of action in helping the man.
Which of the following statements best summarises the story?
1. An experience one cannot forget.
2. How a school day can be messed up by oversleeping.
3. An encounter with most horrifying experience.
4. How a bad day changed because of an act of kindness.

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

There are obvious differences between the rural and urban life. Such differences are evident in the availability of certain facilities, people's activities, the kind of neighbours they have and even the pace at which they do things. Although it is difficult to do everything uniform, some of the differences can be minimised. Infact some of the facilities are only readily available in towns for example, butare essential to all people wherever they live.

A great deal has been done in providing modern facilities such as electricity, telephone services and tap water in rural areas. As a result, some rural homes are now similar to those in urban centres. In addition, a number of rural shopping centres have now been blessed with shops, richly stocked with a wide variety of commodities which were previously only available to urban folk.

Many people in urban centres work in factories, offices and shops. The nature of their work influences their lifestyle. Since work, for instance, has to begin at a certain time, people usually have to wake up early, catch a bus or a matatu or even walk and make sure that they arrive on time. That is why they seem more strict with time. In fact, a person visiting a city like Nairobi from the rural areas is amazed at how busy urban people look. Everybody seems to rush all the time. They do not even have the time to shake hands or to have a friendly chat. In banks, restaurants and shops, they seem to have little patience. They are always rushing, pushing and scrambling....

People from the rural areas are likely to find towns strange and unfriendly. It is easy to notice them because sometimes they dress differently, are hesitant and may spend hours gazing at the skycrappers or admiring the many wonders of urban life. Things happen so quickly that one may feel dizzy. Inspite of the many excitements and comforts of urban life, most rural folks prefer the relaxed atmosphere of rural life where people are not only friendly but also have time for each other.

In rural areas, most people are either farmers, herdsmen or fishermen. Although time is an important factor, it does not enslave the people. In other words, there is not as much hurry. People organise their work patterns according to the seasons. Of course, there are times of hard work especially during planting and harvesting but there is also time to rest and have fun.

What makes it so difficult for a rural person to settle in the town is the fact that one may have neighbours who seem not to care about or to notice any other person. In some cases, neighbours do not even know each other's names. However, in the rural areas, people live close to members of their families or relatives. If one has a problem, others help willingly, without having to be requested.

Perhaps, as the years go by, many of the differences that still exist between urban and rural areas will be removed. But we hope that the good values will remain

What does the writer say about the differences between the urban and rural life?
1. It is not necessary to remove the differences.
2. The differences should not be made fewer.
3. It is not easy to remove the differences.
4. The differences are impossible to remove.
The phrase "....only readily available in towns.." means that the facilities are
1. usually available in towns
2. not available elsewhere
3. are meant only for use in towns
4. are really unsuitable for rural areas.
According to the passage, electricity, telephone services and tap water are examples of
1. facilities that rural people would like to have
2. facilities essential for all people
3. facilities that have been provided in all rural areas
4. facilities available only in towns.
What does the writer mean by 'life-style'?
1. A special way of living.
2. A style in people's lives.
3. The way people organise their lives.
4. A modern interesting way of life.
In what ways are some rural areas similar to towns?
1. Peoples now have access to many wonderful things.
2. There are more shopping centres with blessed shops.
3. Rural homes are similar to those in towns.
4. They have modern facilities and many good shops.
Why do people seem to be in a great hurry in towns?
1. They have to catch a bus or a matatu.
2. They are very strict in their use of time.
3. They do not have much time to do their work.
4. They have to report to work at a specific time.
Rural people feel uncomfortable in towns because
1. urban people do not like others and they do not shake hands
2. people in towns are always rushing, pushing and scrambling
3. people in towns have no time for others and alot of things are strange
4. people spend hours gazing at the wonders of the towns.
Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
1. Although towns are exciting, people seem unfriendly.
2. Work in rural areas does not affect people's lives.
3. People in towns do not have much to do with their neighbours.
4. people in rural areas have time for one another.
What does the writer mean by 'the relaxed atmosphere of rural life'?
1. Things are not done at the right pace.
2. People are not strict about things.
3. The air makes it easy for one to relax.
4. Things are not done in unnecessary haste.
How are rural people different from urban dwellers in managing time?
1. Urban people seem hurried and impatient.
2. Rural people seem to have time for everything.
3. Urban people have more to do in less time.
4. Rural people do not care much about time.
The writer gives the example of people in urban areas not knowing each other's names to show
1. how different the neighbours are
2. that names are not important in towns
3. how difficult it is to get help in towns
4. people in towns have no relatives.
The best title for this passage would be
1. The rural man in the town.
2. The rural and urban life-styles.
3. The strange and unfriendly towns.
4. The busy town-dwellers.

COMPOSITION

You have 40 minutes to write your composition.

Below is the beginning of a story. Write and complete the story, making it as interesting as you can.

We had all agreed to meet at that specific place that Sarturday afternoon. However, one hour later, Kanze had not come
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QUESTION

What is 4404040.25 written in words?
1. Four million four hundred and four thousand and forty point two five.
2. Four million four hundred and four thousand and fourty and twenty five hundredths.
3. Four million four hundred and forty thousand and forty and twenty five hundredths.
4. Four million four hundred and four thousand and forty four and twenty five hundredths.
How many groups of hundreds are there in the value of digit 6 in the number 7462384?
1. 600
2. 6000
3. 60
4. 60000
A nurse was on leave from 7^th January 2012 to 9^th April 2012. For how many days was she not at work?
1. 92
2. 93
3. 94
4. 91
What is the value of;
2²(18 − 3² + 48 ÷ 4) − 3 + 2?
1. 83
2. 79
3. 81
4. 85
Bus A leaves the station after every 15 minutes, bus B after every 30 minutes and bus C after every 45 minutes. The three buses left the station together at 6:00am. At what time will they leave together again?
1. 6:30am
2. 8:00am
3. 9:00am
4. 7.30am
What is ¹³/₂₄ converted into a decimal correct to 3 decimal places?
1. 0.541
2. 0.542
3. 0.546
4. 0.543
In the figure below, line AB is parallel to line CD. Line EF = FG and angle = AEG 50°. What is the value of angle
BEF?
1. 50°
2. 130°
3. 100°
4. 80°
Musa bought the following items from a shop.
- 2-2kg packets of wheat flour @sh. 210
- 1½ kg rice for sh. 135
- 2- ½litre packets of milk @sh.65
- A bar of soap for sh.150
- 2 loaves of bread at sh.55
  He paid using a sh.1000 note. How much should he add to the shopkeeper in order to get his balance as sh. 100?
  1. Sh. 55
  2. Sh. 45
  3. Sh. 25
  4. Sh. 35.
What is the value of;
0.5 x 0.8 − 0.25 of 0.4 ?
3
1. 0.01
2. 0.1
3. 1
4. 10
A meeting started at 8:30am. The first session took 3hrs 15minutes before a forty- minutes break. The second session took 2 hours 45minutes before the meeting ended. At what time did the meeting end in 24-hour clock system?
1. 1510hrs
2. 1525hrs
3. 1515hrs
4. 1520hrs
What is the perimeter of the figure below?
1. 66cm
2. 86cm
3. 100cm
4. 114cm
What is the simplified form of the expression below?
3(pr+mn) + 2(pr − mn) − mn
4(pr+mn) + 3(mn − pr) − pr − 2mn
1. pr
  mn
2. mn
  pr
3. 5pr
  7mn
4. 5mn
  7pr
Hamisi spent ¹/₁₂ of his salary on transport, ¹/₃ on food and ³/₇ of the remainder on rent. The rest was spent on school fees. If he spent sh.17000 on school fees, how much does he earn?
1. Sh. 45000
2. Sh. 51000
3. Sh. 68000
4. Sh. 60000
Okinyi paid sh. 11100 for a wheelbarrow after getting a discount of 7¹/₂%. How much less would he have paid had he been given a discount of 10%?
1. Sh. 1200
2. Sh. 90
3. Sh. 300
4. Sh. 100
A ranch is represented on a map by a rectangle measuring 2cm by 3cm. If the scale used is 1:50000, what is the actual area of the ranch in hectares?
1. 0.15ha
2. 1.5ha
3. 15ha
4. 150ha
40% of a certain amount of money is sh. 3600. What is 70% of the same amount?
1. Sh. 6300
2. Sh. 5600
3. Sh.4800
4. Sh. 6400
The area of a square plot is 0.25 hectares. It was fenced using four strands of wire. What was the total length of wire used?
1. 200m
2. 400m
3. 800m
4. 250m
What is the area of the figure below?
(Таkе л = ²²/₇ )
1. 21000cm²
2. 13300cm²
3. 7700cm²
4. 15400cm²
Construct triangle JKF where line JK = 2.5cm, line KF = 6cm and angle JKF = 90°. Draw a circle touching its vertices. Measure the radius.
1. 6.2cm
2. 5.7cm
3. 2.8cm
4. 3.2cm
By what ratio must 540 kg be decreased to get 450kg?
1. 5:6
2. 6:5
3. 1:5
4. 1:6
The table below shows the number of pupils in upper primary in a certain school.

Class/ grade 4 5 6 7 8

No. of pupils 25 22 36 30 28

Grades 4 and 5 pupils were issued with 8 exercise books each, Grade 6 pupils with 12 exercise books each and class 7 and 8 pupils with 15 exercise books each. How many exercise books were issued at augether?
1. 1540
2. 1720
3. 1678
4. 1860
Mamba deposited sh. 15000 in a bank that pay simple interest at the rate of 8% p.a. What was the total amount of interest in his account after 2 years?
1. Sh. 17494
2. Sh. 2496
3. Sh. 17400
4. Sh. 2400
What is the volume of the solid below?
1. 25580cm³
2. 26860cm³
3. 27580cm³
4. 32640cm³
What is the value of x in the equation:
4x+3 + 2x+2 = 5
5 4
1. 2
2. 4
3. 5
4. 3
Which of the following numbers increases by a thousandth?
1. 0.1234, 0.2234, 0.3234, 0.4234
2. 0.1234, 0.1244, 0.1254, 0.1264
3. 0.1234, 0.1334, 0.1434, 0.1534
4. 0.12334, 0.1235, 0.1236, 0.1237
A room measures 12m by 8m. It was to be covered with square tiles of sides 25cm. How many tiles were needed altogether?
1. 1536
2. 1640
3. 1440
4. 1200
Mugo gave 0.25 of his land to his son, 0.2 to his daughter and 0.5 of the remainder to his wife. He was left with 5.5 hectares. How big was his original piece of land?
1. 22ha
2. 11ha
3. 20ha
4. 36ha
A truck travelling at a speed of 54km/h took 20seconds to cross a bridge. How long was the bridge?
1. 270m
2. 1080m
3. 450m
4. 300m
The mean mass of 40 boys is 50kg. When two boys of equal mass leave, the mean mass becomes 50.2kg. What is the
average mass of the two boys who left?
1. 92.4kg
2. 46.2kg
3. 88.6kg
4. 44.3kg
By selling a motorbike for sh.60750, a trader makes 12¹/₂% profit. What was the buying price of the motorbike?
1. Sh. 50000
2. Sh. 56000
3. Sh. 54000
4. Sh. 56500
A trader had 1500L of milk. He packed¹/₃ of the milk into half litre packets, 250litres of the milk into quarter litre packets and the rest into 2dl packets. How many packets did he obtain altogether?
1. 5750
2. 6000
3. 62500
4. 5450
If m=2, n=m+3 and p = mn, what is the value of;
mn² + n(p − m) ?
p m
1. 10
2. 40
3. 20
4. 25
The following are properties of quadrilaterals.
1. Has two pairs of parallel sides.
2. Diagonals bisect at 90°.
3. Diagonals are equal.
  Which quadrilateral is described above?
  1. Rhombus
  2. Square
  3. Rectangle
  4. Parallelogram
The trough below was painted both inside and outside.

What was the total area painted?
1. 18.48m²
2. 15.4m²
3. 3.08m²
4. 30.8m²
A section of the road 4.8km long is planted with trees at a regular interval of 4m on both sides. How many trees are planted altogether?
1. 1200
2. 120
3. 2400
4. 2402
In a farm, the ratio of cows to sheep is 3:5. The ratio of sheep to goats is 2:5. If there are 50 goats in the farm, how many animals are in that farm?
1. 90
2. 76
3. 82
4. 104
A salesman is paid a basic salary of sh.14500 and a commission of 2% on goods sold above sh.50000. In one month, he earned a total of sh.18500. What was the value of goods sold that month?
1. Sh. 200000
2. Sh. 250000
3. Sh. 400000
4. Sh. 450000
A watch was set right on Monday at noon. The following Monday at showing the time as 11:46am. How many seconds was it losing per hour?
1. 10 seconds
2. 6 seconds
3. 15 seconds
4. 5 seconds
What is the value of;
²/₅ + ¹/₃ of ³/₇ × ⁷/₉ + ³/₄ ?
1. 1⁴⁷/₁₈₀
2. 1⁶¹/₈₀
3. 1²⁷/₉₀
4. 1³¹/₉₀
Which of the following measurement cannot be used to draw a right angled triangle?
1. 2¼ cm, 3cm, 3¾cm
2. 2½ cm, 6cm, 6½cm
3. 0.6cm. 0.8cm, 0.1cm
4. 0.9cm, 1.2cm, 1.5cm
The area of the plot below is 1.44 hectares. What is the length of the side marked x?
1. 170m
2. 190m
3. 180m
4. 210m
A lorry weighs 7.1 tonnes when loaded with 120kg bags of potatoes. How many bags were loaded if the empty lorry weighs 1.7 tonnes?
1. 40
2. 45
3. 60
4. 50
The pie chart below shows the number of tourists who visited a park from different countries in one day.

If 50 more tourists visited the park from Nigeria than Kenya, how many tourists visited the park from both Tanzania and Uganda?
1. 150
2. 350
3. 200
4. 550
The net below was folded to form a solid.

What solid did the net form?
1. Triangular prism
2. Triangular pyramid
3. Rectangular prism
4. Rectangular pyramid.
The cost of a book is sh.b. The cost of a pen is sh. 20 less than the cost of a book. How much does one pay for 2 books and 3 pens?
1. Sh.(5b + 60)
2. Sh.(5b − 60)
3. Sh.(3b + 60)
4. Sh.(3b − 60)
Construct a parallelogram WXYZ where line WX=7cm, line XY=4.5cm and angle WXY=100°. What is the measure of the longer diagonal?
1. 8.6cm
2. 5.2cm
3. 4.4cm
4. 9.5cm
20 painters can decorate a house in 9 days. How many more days will it take 12 painters to decorate the same house?
1. 7
2. 5
3. 3
4. 6
A book has 375 pages. Each page has 36 lines and each line has 15 words. How many words are in that book altogether?
1. 192500
2. 212500
3. 202500
4. 200500

The table below shows postal charges for ordinary and express money orders.

Value of order. (sh)	Ordinary comm(Sh)	Express comm(Sh)
Up to 500 501 - 1000 1001 to 2000 2001 to 5000 5001 to 10000 10001 to 20000 20001 to 50000	45 70 98 140 195 210 250	65 105 145 179 220 270 330

A trader sent two money orders, an ordinary money order worth 13000 and an express money order worth sh. 27500. How much did he pay altogether?

Sh. 540
Sh. 41040
Sh. 40500
Sh. 42540

The graph below shows Odhiambo's journey from town X to town Y and back.

What was his average speed towards town Y after the rest?
1. 40km/h
2. 35km/h
3. 90km/h
4. 50km/h

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Study the map of Dhiru Area to answer questions 1-7

What is the approximate length of the tarmac road in Dhiru area?
1. 25km
2. 21km
3. 18km
4. 11.5km
The murram road in Dhiru area is most likely used to transport
1. stones
2. fish
3. timber
4. coffee
The head of Dhiru area is most likely to be a
1. chief
2. County Commissioner
3. governor
4. District Officer
Which one of the following economic activities is not carried out in Dhiru area?
1. Fishing
2. Mining
3. Trading
4. Pastrolism
The main source of water in Dhiru area is
1. river
2. lake
3. boreholes
4. rainfall
River Shalla in Dhiru area flows from
1. North West
2. North East
3. South West
4. South East
Which one of the following is not a service found in Sola town?
1. Health services
2. Education services
3. Religion services
4. Recreational services
During the colonial period the development of transport systems was aimed at
1. creating jobs for Africans
2. facilitating movement of goods
3. promoting African nationalists activities
4. encouraging cultural interaction among communities
Which one of the following statements is true of the Wanyamwezi chiefs during the pre-colonial period?
1. They were appointed by a council of elders
2. They were from the maternal clan
3. They were not hereditary
4. They were succeeded by their daughters
Below are characteristics of a climate experienced in Africa:
1. It is experienced between latitude 20° and 39° South
2. It has hot and wet summers
3. The rainfall ranges between 400 and 1200mm per annum
4. The annual temperatures are about 20°C
  The climatic region described above is
  1. tropical
  2. temperate
  3. mediterranean
  4. equatorial

Use the map of Kenya to answer questions 11-14

The hydro electric power station at the place marked A is
1. Owen falls
2. Turkwel
3. Masinga
4. Sondu-Miriu
The main function of the town marked B
1. mining
2. industrial
3. tourism
4. administrative
The game park found at the place marked C is
1. Ruma
2. Maasai Mara
3. Ndere island
4. Saiwa island
The physical feature at the place marked D is a
1. crater lake
2. swamp
3. mountain
4. rift valley
Below are statements about a political association in Kenya during the colonial period:
1. It opposed the imposition of hut tax
2. It opposed European interference with African culture.
3. It advocated for the establishment of independent schools
4. It protected against the Kipande system
  The organisation described above was
  1. Young Kikuyu Association
  2. Ukamba Members Association
  3. Kikuyu Central Association
  4. Taita Hills Association
The Wanyamwezi of Central Tanganyika were ruled by chiefs during the pre-colonial
period. The title of a chief was
1. Mugabe
2. Ntemi
3. Wanyamphala
4. Wanyikulu
Which one of the following has been an achievement of African socialism in Kenya?
1. Equitable distribution of resources
2. Elimination of illiteracy in the country
3. Increased participation of people in development project
4. Reduction of the gap between the rich and the poor
Below are some sources of national government revenue. Which one of the groups earns highest?
1. Customs and excise loans
2. Sales of government properties Court fines
3. Income tax Value added tax
4. Grants and Aids Sales of licences
Which one of the following is associated with the British rule in Kenya?
1. Powers of traditional rulers were reduced
2. African were reduced as DC's
3. The governor was elected by white settlers
4. Africans were represented in the Legco
Which one of the following is not a responsibility of the local authorities of Kenya?
1. Providing social services
2. Issuing trade licences
3. Allocation land for development
4. Issuing permits for meeting in towns
Three of the following are rights of spouses in marriage. Which one is not?
1. Right to unfaithfulness
2. Right to be loved
3. Right to decision making
4. Right to ownership of property
The following are sparsely populated areas of Africa except
1. the Sahel region
2. Miombo woodlands
3. the Nile valley
4. Lambwe valley
Which one of the following is the main function of a school?
1. To assist learners develop positive rules
2. To foster the development of national unity
3. To assist learners develop their talents
4. To prepare the youth for the world of work
Which one of the following statement best explains why the Kenya highlands have a high population density?
1. The area has deep, rich volcanic soils
2. The region receives high and reliable rainfall
3. There is a well developed transport network
4. The area has a concentration of industries

Use the map of Eastern Africa below to answer questions 25-29

The mineral extracted from the place marked P is
1. copper
2. soda ash
3. gold
4. silver
The mountain range marked Q was formed through
1. faulting
2. erosional activities
3. folding
4. volcanic activities
The vegetation found in the area marked R consist of
1. forests
2. scrubs
3. papyrus and reeds
4. health and moorland
Which one of the following statements is true of the country marked S?
1. It is a major exporter of coffee
2. It has a well developed railway network
3. It is mainly inhabited by Cushites
4. It is the headquarters of the IGAD
Which one of the following is the main reason why the river at point marked T is difficult for navigation?
1. It has a plenty of floating vegetation
2. The river is flowing through a swampy area
3. Low volume of water at sometime in the year
4. It has several waterfalls and cataracts.
Which one of the following factors least contributed to the settlement of Asians in Eastern Africa after building of the Kenya- Uganda railway?
1. Over population in the country.
2. Availability of business opportunities in East Africa
3. They were not allowed to return to their country
4. They were required to build more railways
Which one of the following countries is not a member of United Nations?
1. Britain
2. France
3. Taiwan
4. Russia
In Kenya parliamentary sessions are chaired by
1. the leader of government business
2. the speaker
3. the leader of opposition in parliament
4. the sergent at arms
Below are some problems of rapid population growth in Kenya:
1. Land fragmentation
2. Scarcity of land
3. Development of slums
4. High dependency
5. Food shortage
  Which combination of the above problems are commonly felt in the rural areas?
  1. i, ii, v
  2. i, ii, iii
  3. iii, iv, v
  4. i, ii, iv
Below are some methods of soil conservation:
1. Crop farming
2. Crop rotation
3. Cover cropping
4. Contour ploughing
5. Strip farming
  Which combination of the above conservation methods would be used to control splash erosion?
  1. i, ii, iii
  2. i, ii,
  3. i, iii, v
  4. i, ii, iv
The imposition of colonial rule in Africa was mainly facilitated by
1. activities of European missionaries
2. military superiorith of the Europeans
3. lack of unity around African community
4. riverly among African leaders
Which one of the following is not a role of political parties in democracy?
1. To assist in development activities
2. To oppose the failures of the ruling party
3. To encourage wananchi to vote
4. To keep the government alert
Below are some problems facing wildlife in Kenya:
1. Attack by poachers
2. Drought
3. Fires
4. Inadequate capital
5. Litter in the park
  Which combination of the above problems can be solved with the assistance of the community?
  1. i, iii, iv
  2. i, iii, v
  3. i. ii, ii, v
  4. ii, iii, v
The picture below is of a weather measuring instrument.

The instrument above is used to measure
1. wind movement
2. strength of wind
3. speed of wind
4. amount of wind
Which one of the following factors least promoted European settlers farming in Kenya?
1. Availability of unoccupied land
2. Presence of Kenya-Uganda railway
3. Unavailability of cash crop
4. Suppot offered by the colonial administration
Which one of the following statements explains why Nelson Mandela is considered to be great son of Africa?
1. He served for only one term as president
2. He retired as president of South Africa
3. He spent most of his time fighting for his people
4. He is the mediator of peace in the continent
Major Hassan Kamau has been suspected to have been involved in a bank robbery. To which one of the following courts would he be taken for trial?
1. Court of appeal
2. Court martial
3. High court
4. Kadhis court
Three of the following are ways in which citizen of Kenya may participate in their government. Which one is not?
1. Paying their taxes
2. Obeying the laws of the land
3. Protecting the environment
4. Owning properties
Below are some of the processes during the holding of national elections:
1. Educating of voters
2. Identifying of polling stations
3. Registration of candidates
4. Checking of voters registers
5. Buying of election materials
  Which is the correct order in which the above activities shall be carried out?
  1. i, ii, iii, iv, v
  2. iii, iv, i, v, ii
  3. ii, iii, iv, v, i
  4. iii, iv, v, i, ii
Which one of the following is not a benefit of National unity?
1. People live in harmony
2. People easily share resources
3. People interact easily
4. People have religious differences
Below are some of the human rights contained in the bill of rights?
1. Freedom of thought
2. Freedom of expression
3. Right to privacy
4. Right to liberty
5. Freedom of movement
  Which combination of the above rights consists of civil rights?
  1. i, ii, iii
  2. ii, iii, iv
  3. i, iv, v
  4. iii, iv, v
Which group of the African countries are members of both COMESA and SADC?
1. Seychelles, Mauritius, Lesotho
2. Madagascar, Swaziland, Lesotho
3. Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Namibia
4. DR Congo, Botswana, Zambia
Which one of the following is the main quality of marriage?
1. Love
2. Faithfulness
3. Tolerance
4. Respect
Three of the following factors explain the slow rate of development of railway transport in Africa. Which one does not?
1. It is not a popular means of transport
2. It is expensive to build
3. It is expensive to transport bulky goods
4. The railways have different gauges
Which one of the following was not one of the reasons why Europeans powers scrambled for Africa?
1. The African chiefs asked them to come and give them protection
2. They wanted a source of raw materials
3. They wanted to settle a surplus population
4. The European powers wanted to show their power
Which one of the following is the main reason why the government encouraged the setting up of jua kali industries?
1. Make sure of waste iron materials
2. Production of cheap goods
3. Creation of job opportunities
4. They require little space
Which one of the following lakes of Kenya receives the least of tourists?
1. Naivasha
2. Baringo
3. Magadi
4. Bogoria
Why does the government need foreign currency yet it has its own currency?
1. To pay for exports
2. To pay foreign workers
3. To pay for imports
4. To keep in the bank
Three of the following are reasons why first Aid is administered to victims of accidents. Which one is not?
1. To save life accidents.
2. To reduce pain
3. To show kindness
4. To promote recovery
Which one of the following was not a festival among African communities?
1. Harvest
2. Birth
3. Initiation
4. Drama
In traditional Africanl societies messages of an attack by another community was passed on to the people by
1. beating drums
2. sending smoke signals
3. blowing a cow's horn
4. sending messengers
Olduvai Gorge is an important pre-historic site in
1. Kenya
2. Sudan
3. Ethiopia
4. Tanzania
Which one of the following UN agencies has its headquarters in Nairobi?
1. UNESCO
2. UNHCR
3. UNEP
4. UNDP
Three of the following are duties of the Njuri Njeke council of the Ameru. Which one is not?
1. They settle disputes among the members
2. They punish people who break moral laws
3. They perform religious rituals
4. They select family heads
Below are African nationalists in the struggle of Kenya's independence. Who among them was nominated to Legco during the colonial period?
1. Eliud Mathu
2. B.A Ohanga
3. Joseph Murumbi
4. Tom Mboya
Three of the following are causes of conflict in families. Which one is not?
1. Lack of education
2. Lack of respect
3. Lack of money
4. Lack of trust

SECTION II

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

According to the Genesis story of creation God created water creatures and birds on the day.
1. second
2. third
3. fourth
4. fifth
Who among the following was Samuel's step mother?
1. Rebecca
2. Sarah
3. Penninah
4. Hannah
The following are statements that prophet Isaiah used to describe Jesus. Which one is not?
1. Lamb of God
2. Wonderful counsellor
3. Prince of peace
4. Mighty God
Which of the following books of the Old testament is a historic book?
1. Deutronomy
2. Psalm
3. Leviticus
4. Ezra
Who among the following people annointed David as the second king of Israel?
1. Zaddock
2. Nathan
3. Samuel
4. Saul
God called Moses when he was living in
1. Midian
2. Horan
3. Ur
4. Egypt
On which of the following mountains did Elijah the prophet of God put the prophets of Baal to a contest?
1. Mt. Moriah
2. Mt. Nebo
3. Mt. carmel
4. Mt. Horeb
Which of the following was the main lesson that the people of Israel learnt about God from the ten plagues?
1. God dislikes idolatry
2. God hates proud leaders
3. God is the creator
4. God is loving and kind
God is described in very many.words. The name omnipresent means God is
1. great
2. powerful
3. everywhere
4. everything
Who among the following leaders did the Holy Spirit manifest upon and enabled him to conquer enemies with only 300 soliders?
1. Joshua
2. Gideon
3. Saul
4. David
Which of the following couples were the parents of John the baptist?
1. Isaac and Rebecca
2. Hannah and Elikanah
3. Abraham and Sarah
4. Elizabeth and Zachariah
Which of the following Christian occassion is correctly matched with its celebration?
1. Good Friday - The death of Jesus
2. Easter Monday - The day of arrest of Jesus
3. Advent - The birth of Jesus
4. Pentecost - Ascencion of Jesus
Who among the following disciples informed Jesus that there was a boy with two fish and five loaves during the feedingof the five thousand people?
1. Peter
2. John
3. Philip
4. Andrew
Jesus appeared to Cheophas and his friends when they were on their way to
1. Nazareth
2. Jericho
3. Galilee
4. Emmaus
The disciples of Jesus were given the authority to go and do all the following except
1. preach
2. punish sinners
3. drive away demons
4. heal the sick
In which town did Jesus raise the widow's son?
1. Cana
2. Nazareth
3. Nain
4. Bethlehem
Which of the following was the main reason why Paul was called by God?
1. To preach the word of God to the Gentiles
2. To stop pesecuting christians
3. To go to Damascus
4. To heal the sick
On the day of pentecost the Holy spirit came down in form of
1. clouds
2. smoke
3. fire
4. dove
Which of the following titles was given to Jesus by John the Baptist?
1. The mighty king
2. The lamb of God
3. Bread of life
4. Wonderful counselor
Which of the following acts were performed by elders in traditional Africa communities during worship?
1. Serving the holy communion
2. Baptising members
3. Reciting the creed
4. Sacrificing animals
Which of the following activities was practised in traditional African communities so that the dead could share with the living?
1. Building shrines
2. Pouring libation
3. Naming
4. Initiation
Which of the following ways of worship is common to both Christianity and traditional African religion?
1. Reciting prayers
2. Baptising believers
3. Making sacrifices
4. Reading the bible
Which of the following practices in traditional African society was mainly conducted by the priest?
1. Naming children
2. Punishing criminals
3. Circumcision
4. Offering sacrifices
Which of the following is the best explanation as to why some people were wealthy in traditional African societies? They were
1. wise
2. blessed by God
3. generous
4. hardworking
Carol was sent by her mother to buy 1kg meat at a nearby butchery. The butcher gave him more change than was necessary. As a Christian he should
1. go to another butchery and buy another meat for an elderly woman
2. take the money to church
3. buy a gift for her sel
4. return the extra balance to the butcher
Muthoni took lunch belonging to Mueni and ate it. As a Christian, Mueni should
1. tell Muthoni never to do it again
2. ask Muthoni to pay it
3. announce it to the whole class
4. report the matter to the class prefect
Which of the following is the best way to use leisure time after completing examinations?
1. Visit a relative
2. Listen to music
3. Go for holiday in the beaches,
4. Visit the sick and elderly
Moraa a class seven pupil at Keroka Academy finds two boys from class four fighting on their way home. As a Christian, Moraa should
1. leave them and report the matter to the headteacher the following day
2. separate them and ask them to go to their homes
3. scream and call for help
4. ignore them
In the Apostle's Creed the Catholic church refers to
1. the holy christians
2. the holy catholic church
3. the Everlasting church
4. the universal church
The main work of the clergy is to
1. build churches
2. punish sinners
3. preach the gospel
4. collect church funds

SECTION II

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Which one of the following Surahs asks Muslims never to delay the five daily prayers?
1. Al-Maun
2. Fatiha
3. A-tiin
4. Ikhlas
The main message of Surah Al-Takaathur is
1. the last day
2. oneness of Allah
3. importance of time.
4. evil of searching for wealth
The Quranic verse “Fa-innama alyusri yusraa" is found in Surah
1. Humaza
2. Fiyl
3. Bayyina
4. Inshirrah
In which of the following Surahs is man said to be created in the best form?
1. Tiin
2. Al-Asr
3. Al-Qariah
4. Al-Kaafiruun
Which pair of Surahs are referred to as "Muwathatain"?
1. Al-Ikhlas and Al-Nasr
2. Al-Alaq and Al-Lahab
3. Al-Falq and Annaas
4. Annas and Al-Ikhlas
The prophet (p.b.u.h) said. "Worship Allah as you see Him. If you don't see Him, He sees you." This hadith is on
1. Tawheed
2. Ihsaan
3. Taqwa
4. Iman
According to the teaching of the prophet (p.b.u.h), the person exempted to fast during the month of Ramadhan may be
1. the traveller
2. the poor
3. the orphan
4. the God-fearing
Which among the following statements is true about the Jumaa prayer?
1. It must have two hotuba
2. It should have a maximum of 40 people
3. It is not only performed on Friday
4. It doesn't have 'Iqaama'
When performing Tayammum, which two parts of the body are involved?
1. Mouth and legs
2. Face and arms
3. Ears and hands
4. Forehead and arms
One of the pillars of Islam is used when one is embracing Islam
1. Hajj
2. Salaat
3. Zakat
4. Shahada
When praying for the dead, the prayer for the prophet (p.b.u.h) is said after_____ Takbiir
1. fourth
2. third
3. second
4. first
Which of the following is the best way of caring for the people infected with HIV/ AIDS?
1. Keep their status a secret
2. Pray for them
3. Encourage them to live positively
4. Provide them with food
The following are recipients of Zakah. Which one is not?
1. Poor, debtor, wayfarer
2. Poor, needy, collectors
3. Orphan, widow, sick
4. Slaves, needy, poor
Children in schools are encouraged to observe punctuality because it
1. makes them avoid punishment
2. trains one to be responsible
3. gives them enough time to play
4. promotes better performance in exams
One of the attributes of Allah is "Al- Razaq". This means
1. the giver
2. the creator
3. the designer
4. the provider
Among the angels of Allah, Angel Ridhwan is assigned duties including being in charge of
1. paradise
2. rain
3. hell fire
4. revelation
The Caliph who compiled the Holy Quran was
1. Abubakar Assidiq
2. Uthman bin Affan
3. Ali bin Abu Talib
4. Umar bin Khattab
"Ash-Hurul-Hurum" as used in islam refers to
1. Islamic calendar
2. fasting months
3. sacred months
4. birthdays
The best way to attract people to Islam is by
1. being role models
2. inviting them to the mosque
3. competing them to embrace Islam
4. welcoming them to Islamic ceremonies
On his way to school, Hussein a grade one pupil meets his grandfather. Hussein should greet him by saying
1. Assalam Alaykum
2. Shikamoo
3. Swubah-ul-Kheri
4. good morning
The following are places of worship. Which onc suits Hindus?
1. Synagogue
2. Mosque
3. Church
4. Temple
Which one of the following principles is practiced will reduce the spread of COVID 19?
1. Feasting
2. Distancing closely
3. Sanitising
4. Sharing beddings
12th Rabiul Awwal is an important date of Musim. Why is it?
1. Marks Eidul Fitr
2. Marks the birth of prophet Mohammad
3. Marks the birth of prophet's father
4. Marks the day of Hijra
The best way a Muslim can show appreciations for blessings from Allah is by
1. visiting the sick
2. visiting the graves
3. watching football
4. attending miladun-Nabi
The reason why the battle of Uhud was lost is because
1. the Muslims disobeyed prophet Muhammad's orders
2. the Quraish were too many
3. Muslims were weak
4. some Muslims surrendered
Who was the foster mother of prophet Mohammad (S.A.W)?
1. Amina
2. Aisha
3. Khadija
4. Halima
The Muslims fast on the day of 10th Dhul-Hijja. Which important event takes place on this day?
1. Throwing stones at Jamarat
2. Running between Safar and Marwa
3. Standing at Arafa field
4. Reading of Quran the whole day
The following are not reasons learnt from the story of Nur except
1. Muslims should exercise virtue of forgiveness
2. Muslims should take care of their blood relations only
3. Muslims should cooperate with each other in religious matters
4. Muslims should remain steadfast in their religion despite hardships
Which one of the following faradh prayers has the shortest period within which it should be performed?
1. Isha
2. Fajr
3. Dhuhur
4. Maghrib
The Caliph who wrote the treaty of Hudaibiya was
1. Ali bin Abu Talib
2. Uthman bin Affan
3. Abubakar Assidiq
4. Umar bin Khattab

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Which one of the following takes place during breathing in?
1. Lungs contract
2. Diaphragm flattens
3. Ribs move downwards
4. Diaphragm become dome-shaped
Below is a cross-section of a certain excretory organ.

The correct names for the parts marked E, F, G and H respectively are
1. kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra
2. kidney, urethra, bladder, ureter
3. bladder, ureter, kidney, urethra
4. bladder, urethra, kidney, ureter
Which pair of diseases below can be prevented by administering DPT?
1. Cholera and diphtheria
2. Tuberculosis and diphtheria
3. Whooping cough and tetanus
4. Polio and yellow fever
Which one of the following is a social effect of drug abuse?
1. Rape
2. Withdrawal
3. Hallucination
4. Fits
The following materials can be used to construct a certain weather instrument:
1. Stiff polythene
2. A wooden pole
3. String
4. Glue
  The weather instrument likley to be constructed is
  1. air thermometer
  2. windvane
  3. windsock
  4. raingauge
Three of the following are ways of reducing the force that opposes motion. Which one is not?
1. Lubrication
2. Streamlining bodies
3. Plaining surfaces
4. Applying treads
The first and second planets respectively from the earth are
1. Mars and Jupiter
2. Mercury and Venus
3. Mercury and Earth
4. Mars and Saturn
In the food chain below which animal can best fit at the place marked Z?
Grass → Antelope → Z→ Bacteria
1. Leopard
2. Hippopotamus
3. Elephant
4. Chimpanzee
The most appropriate way of managing plastic and glass materials is by
1. re-using
2. recycling
3. burning them
4. burying them
Brian a Science teacher, set-up the experiment represented below.

Which component of soil was the teacher investigating?
1. Water
2. Living organism
3. Humus
4. Air
During a thunderstorm, pupils from Neema Academy were observed:
1. Playing on the footbal pitch
2. Lying on the floor in the classroom
3. Wearing red sweaters in a classroom
4. Sheltering under the verandah
  In which pair of observations are the pupils most likely to be struck by lightning?
  1. i and iv
  2. ii and iv
  3. i and iii
  4. ii and iii
Which one of the following shows a pair of sources of electricity?
1. Bicycle dynamo and car battery
2. Water turbines and the sun
3. Dry cells and wind turbines
4. Torch cells and car battery
The following are methods of controlling livestock parasites. Which one controls both internal and external parasites?
1. Rotational grazing
2. Spraying
3. Deworming
4. Drenching
All the following are methods of grazing. Which one is not?
1. Strip grazing
2. Rotational grazing
3. Herding
4. Stall feeding
Mikah a standard seven pupil from Viscot Primary School mixed some pieces of chromium, salt and sand. Which one of the following processes of separation did he apply first?
1. Filtration
2. Use of magnet
3. Hand picking
4. Evaporation to dryness
The following are adaptation of plants growing in the dry areas. Which one is not?
1. Succulent stem
2. Deep roots
3. Few stomata
4. Flexible stems
The following are characteristics of a certain animal:
1. It breathes through the lungs
2. Its body temperature varies
3. It has a moistened body
4. It has external fertilisation
  The animal described above is most likely to be
  1. gecko
  2. turtle
  3. newt
  4. trout
The following activities will pollute water except
1. oil spillage on water
2. Excess usage of fertilizers on land
3. Fumes from the factory chimney
4. Untreated sewages towards rivers
Which one of the following materials will not form a shadow when light is shown on it?
1. White paper
2. Mirror
3. Glass of lamp
4. A piece of wood

The diagram below represents a female reproductive system.

Which one of the parts labelled A, B, C and D is not correctly matched to its function?

Part Function

A Facilitates fertilization

B Nourishment of the baby

C Allows sperm deposits

D Ovulation
The third stage of HIV infection is known as
1. incubation
2. symptomatic
3. asymptomatic
4. window
Which one of the following diseases can be prevented by draining stagnant water around homestead?
1. Malaria
2. Cholera
3. Typhoid
4. Tuberculosis
Which one of the following groups consists only of foods that will help prevent kwashiorkor?
1. Bread, cowpeas, green grams
2. Cabbage, eggs, rice
3. Fish, eggs, beans
4. Maize, beans, spinach
A certain lever when in use can work with load, efort and fulcrum at different positions. The lever is likely to be
1. crowbar
2. claw hammer
3. wheelbarrow
4. spade
Which one of the following is true about whale? It has
1. scales
2. gills
3. varying body temperature
4. constant body temperature
Some pupils mixed liquids E, F and G. Liquid E mixed with liquid F. Liquid G did not with liquid E and F. Which one of the following correctly represents liquids E, F and G respectively

E F G

A Water Cooking fat Fat

B Cooking oil Water Milk

C Water Milk Cooking oil

D Milk Cooking oil Water

The following are effects of HIV and AIDS:
1. Low esteem
2. Loss of earning
3. Poor health services
4. School drop outs
5. Sickness
  Which pair of the above effects affects the nation?
  1. v, ii
  2. i, iii
  3. iii, iv
  4. ii, iii
Which one of the following media is the most effective method of educating the masses about HIV and AIDS?
A. Newspaper
B. Television.
C. Radio
D. Video
The pie chart below shows properties of gases G, H, J and K that represent the components of air.

Which of the following are uses of gases G and J respectively?
1. Breathing and making electric tubes
2. Germination and making plant food
3. Putting out fire and making plant protein
4. Preserving soft drinks and burning
Which of the following components of the environment comprise of the major ones only?
1. Soil, plants, buildings
2. Animals, water, air
3. Rocks, animals, soil
4. Water, air, heat
The soil that makes the longest ribbon
1. has fine texture
2. has large air spaces
3. dries fastest
4. has the best drainage system
Which crop below is correctly classified in the chart?
1. Rice
2. Cocoa
3. Barley
4. Wheat
Below are uses of water in the farm. Which one is not?
1. Irrigation
2. Mixing chemicals
3. Fountain
4. Watering animals
The following are activities carried out when compairing drainage in different soils:
1. Put equal amounts of the three types of soil in funnels
2. Pour equal amounts of water into the soils at the same time
3. Place the funnels in the mouths of the three bottles
4. Cut off the upper parts of the three bottles to make funnels
5. Put equal amount of cotton wool in each funnel
  Which one of the following is the correct order?
  1. iv, i, v, iii, ii
  2. iii, i, iv, i, v
  3. i, iv, iii, v, ii
  4. iv, iii, v, i, ii
Which one of the following consists of a balanced diet for farm animals?
1. Fish meal, cotton seeds, sunflower seeds, legumes
2. Banana stem, green fodder, fruits,succulents
3. Fish meal, mollasses, cotton seed,fruits
4. Honey, mollasses, maize germ, rice husks
Standard six pupils made the set-up below.

Which one of the following germination conditions were they investigating?
1. Water
2. Air
3. Warmth
4. Temperature
Which one of the following is a useful way of using moving air?
1. Wind milling
2. Blowing soil away
3. Tree falling
4. Blowing roof tops away
Which one of the following is mainly a measure when using simple tools?
1. Cleaning after use
2. Sharpening cutting tools
3. Repairing tools
4. Proper storage
The following are sources of heat except
1. sun
2. translucent roofs
3. electricity
4. gas
Which one of the following groups of animals is correctly matched?

Wild Useful Harmful

A Ostrich Dog Tick

B Hare Cattle Tick

C Dog Hare Flea

D Fish Goat Termite
The diagram below represents a marble placed on a board. When pulled suddenly, the marble will fall at
1. Q
2. O
3. R
4. P
Which one of the following statements is correct about nimbus clouds?
1. White in colour
2. Bundles of cotton like appearance
3. Occur low in the sky
4. Have a flat base
Birds which feed on grains have
1. strong, short and straight beaks
2. strong, short and curved beaks
3. strong, short and broad baks
4. long, sharp and pointed beaks
A card with the wood TEACHER written on it was placed in front of a mirror. Which one of the following correctly represents how the word appeared on the mirror?
1. ЯЯНОАНІ
2. TEACHER
3. ТЯАЗНАЯ
4. ЯННОАЯТ
Which one of the following physical signs of adolescence are correctly matched?

Boys Girls

A Pimples appearance Hair growth under armpits

B Mensturation flow Beards grow

C Weight increase Wet dreams

D Deep voice Broading of shoulders
Which pair of materials below are magnetic?
1. Steel and alnico
2. Silver and iron
3. Cobalt and zinc
4. Chronium and aluminium
Which one of the following materials works in the same way as frosted glass?
1. Air
2. Mirror
3. Clear water
4. Oiled paper
Which one of the following statements is correct about the blood component shown below?
1. It helps in blood clotting
2. It fights disease causing germs in the body
3. It carries haemoglobin
4. It transports heat all over the body
Which one of the following is not an effect of force?
1. Moving objects
2. Stopping objects
3. Changing the states of matter
4. Destroying objects
Which one of the following is not a change of state?
1. Freezing of water to ice
2. Melting of ice to water
3. Boiling water to steam
4. Crushing of a stone to form powder

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Soma vifungu vifuatavyo. Vina nafasi 1 mpaka 15. Kwa kila nafasi, chagua jibu sahihi kati ya yale manne uliyopewa.

Yena__1___kofia aina ya__2___kichwani: Jasho lilikuwa likimtiririka tiriri kwa kuwa kulikuwa na joto__4___mno. Alimwangalia__5___ yake na kushindwa la kufanya. Ajali hiyo ilimwacha mwenzake bila___6__ mmoja. Alipoona watu walimtania na kumbandika jina "kikono." Kutoka siku aliyoipata ajali, rafiki_____ Yona hakuendesha pikipiki tena. Alipowaona vijana wakiendesha pikipiki kwa__8___ aliwaonea__9___ na alipopata nafasi, aliwashauri kuwa haraka haraka haina baraka.

	A	B	C	D
1	alivaa	alifua	alivua	alifaa
2	kikuba	kikoi	joho	chepeo
3	pake	mwake	yake	kwake
4	nyingi	jingi	mingi	kingi
5	sahibu	mwendani	hasimu	msena
6	mwili	mguu	sikio	mkono
7	ya	wa	la	cha
8	mbio	haraka	polepole	kasi
9	mayo	wivu	huruma	kinyama

Kiongozi___10___alizifuja pesa____11__ za umma na kujenga___12____kubwa ambacho kiliuzwa vinywaji vya aina mbalimbali.__13___ walikasirika na kugoma. Aliliwa___14__ na kupelekwa___15___ ambako alikaa kwa saa kumi. Siku iliyofuata alipelekwa mahakamani.

	A	B	C	D
10	shupavu	mihiri	katili	mwadilifu
11	lote	wote	yote	zote
12	baa	mkahawa	klabu	hoteli
13	Waliomwajiri	Waliomchagua	Waliochaguliwa	Aliowapenda
14	mbaroni	pengu	shime	ufunguo
15	kortini	jalani	rumande	korokoroni

Kutoka nambari 16 hadi 30, chagua jibu lililo sahihi kulingana na maagizo uliyopewa.

Chagua wingi wa;
Uwanja wangu una nyasi ndefu.
1. Nyanja zangu zina nyasi ndefu.
2. Nyanja zetu zina nyasi ndefu.
3. Uwanja wetu una nyasi ndefu.
4. Uwanja wetu una unyasi mrefu.
Chagua jina ambalo ni tofauti na mengine.
1. Nasaba
2. Jamaa
3. Mbari
4. Nikahi
Uadilifu, wema, ubora ni aina gani ya nomino?
1. Nomino za wingi
2. Nomino za dhahania
3. Nomino za makundi
4. Nomino za kuhesabika
Chagua kielezi ambacho hakijaambatanishwa vyema na aina yake.
1. Mwakani - wakati
2. Haraka - namna
3. Kidogo - jinsi
4. Mara mbili - idadi
Je, jina mede huwa katika ngeli gani?
1. I-ZI
2. U-YA
3. A-WA.
4. I-I
Mimi ni kifaa cha mkulima. Kazi yangu ni kutandaza mchanga au mbolea. Wakati mwingine mimi hukusanya takataka. Mimi ni nani?
1. Beleshi
2. Reki
3. Jembe
4. Mundu
Kamilisha takanali hii ya sauti. Yeye alifunga mzigo wake
1. mwaa
2. nga
3. ji
4. ndi
Tambua umbo hiii.
1. Mistari sulub
2. Mistari sambamba
3. Mistari mshazari
4. Mitari butu
Ni sentensi gani inayoonyesha majuto?
1. Ningalifanya bidii ningalifaulu maishani
2. Ningekuwa na hela ningenunua kalamu
3. Nisingefuata ushauri wake nisingefaulu
4. Nikifuata mawaidha nitafua dafu maishani
Ugonjwa unaofanya mgonjwa kukoja damu huitwaje?
1. Kaswende
2. Upele
3. Safura
4. Kichocho
Tegua kitendawili hiki:
Chaenda mbali lakini hakiondoki.
1. macho
2. jua
3. njia
4. mto
Ni mdudu yupi ambaye hafyonzi damu?
1. Bunzi
2. Kiroboto
3. Chawa
4. Mbu
Ni sentensi gani inaonyesha ngeli ya KU-KU?
1. Chumbani inle mlikuwa na kukurukakara
2. Kule jehanamu kutakuwa na mateso tele
3. Shuleni petu kuna madaraka mengi sana
4. Kucheza kwake kuliwafurahisha mashabiki
Ng'ombe hurarama lakini chui
1. huluza
2. huvuma
3. hunguruma
4. hukorokocha
Neno dunia lina sauti ngapi?
1. Tano
2. Tatu
3. Mbili
4. Nne

Soma habari ifuatayo kisha ujibu maswali 31 hadi 40.

Vitabu vyote vitakatifu vinatufunza tuwe waaminifu na tusithubutu kamwe kuzungumza uongo kwani mambo ya uongo hayadumu. Nadhani ni kwa sababu hii wahenga wakaeleza kuwa njia ya mwongo ni fupi. Mzee siambiwi alitanabahi kuwa uongo haufai baada ya kuona mambo yamemzonga kama chafu anavyomzonga mbuzi.

Kijiji cha Maganya kiliangukiwa na nyota ya jaha kubwa baada ya wafadhili kujenga chuo cha mafunzo ya watoto yatima na shule. Kila mtu aliyekuwa na watoto yatima alitakiwa kwenda kuwasajili chuoni. Hapo wangesomeshwa mafunzo ya kawaida pamoja na kufunzwa taaluma za ufundi wa kila fani. Kulikuwa na kazi za uashi. Uhadisi, taaluma ya tarakilishi mingoni mwa kazi nyingine. Nafasi zilikuwa wazi kwa mtoto yeyote nchini muradi awe yatima na kufiwa na mzazi mmoja au wote wawili. Vilevile kulikuwa na sehemu ya walemavu wa aina zote katika chuo hicho. Hawa nao walikuwa na rabiba yao ya masomo kulingana na uwezo waliokuwa nao.

Mzee Siambiwi, aliyekuwa mtu bahili na mwenye kupenda kuyakwepa majukumu yake ya malezi alipiga bango vile angefaidika kwa fursa hiyo. Siku moja asubuhi Siambiwi alimwita mkewe na kumketisha kitako. "Sharti nimpeleke kitindamimba wetu nasari ya yatima." Siambiwi alimwambia mkewe huku macho ameyatoa ungedhani ni ya bundi.

Mkewe alikiona hicho kama kioja kikubwa kwani wote walikuwa hawajakata kamba, isitoshe mumewe alijiweza kifedha. Ubishi mkubwa ulizuka. Mzee Siambiwi alisisitiza kuwa kutompeleka mwanawe . asome hapo bure ni sawa na mtu mpumbavu ambaye huacha jua lichomoze ashindwe kuliota kisha alitafute waka wa jioni.

Majadiliano yakakomea hapo kama sentensi iliyowekwa kikomo. Majonzi hayo yalimchoma sana mama inoyoni hadi akapata maradhi ya shinikizo la damu yaliyompeleka jongomeo, bila nauli wala matwana. Asubuhi ya majogoo Mzee Siambiwi na mkembe wake mikononi alikuwa kwenye lango la nasuri ya yatima. Alipokelewa kwa heshima kubwa na bawabu na kuelekezwa alikostahili kwenda huko alimwandikisha mtoto kwa mwalimu mkuu kuwa yeye alimwokota njiani na hivyo ni msamaria mwema. Mtoto alipokelewa na kupewa yaya wa watoto wadogo.
Miaka ilipeperuka ungedhani imepachikwa mbawa. Kitimtim alikua na kuwa mkubwa. Inasomekana alikuwa na bongo la sumaku. Aliongoza kwenye mitihani yake yote hadi akaingia chuo kikuu. Huko alifuzu na kupata kazi ya uhandisi. Alikuwa mhandisi mkuu nchini. Siambiwi wakati huo pesa zilikuwa zimemwishia na kubaki maskini hohehahe.

Siku moja alifunga safari kwenda jijini kumtafuta mwanawe ili akamwombe usaidizi na pia amweleze kuwa yeye ni mzazi wake. Kitimtim alishangaa kukiona kizee kilichodai kuwa mzazi wake kikimlilia machozi kupukupu. Alifahamu tangu utotoni mwake kuwa yatima. Siambiwi alidinda kutoka ofisini na ikabidi polisi waitwe kumtoa nje. Alimshika koti mwanawe na kukatalia kumwachia. Palizuka kizaazaa patashika. Uchunguzi wa kitaalamu wa hospitali na ushahidi ulitolewa. Mzee Siambiwi akawa na bahati kama mtende.

Kulingana na aya ya kwanza ni bayana kuwa
1. njia ya mwongo huwa ndefu
2. uongo humletea mtu mambo
3. mbuzi huzongwa kwa uongo wake
4. kuna vitabu ambavyo huenzi uongo
Bahati iliyowapata wanakijiji ni gani?
1. Waliangukiwa na nyota za angani
2. Walifundishiwa watoto bure bilashi
3. Walijengewa vyuo vya ufundi
4. Walipata watu wakusaidia viokote
Waliofaa kujiandikisha chuoni
1. walikuwa wamepewa barua za mwaliko
2. walikuwa na watoto wengi
3. walihitaji msaada wa wafadhili
4. walitaka kupewa elimu nzuri
Neno jingine lenye maana sawa na uhandisi ni
1. uinjinia
2. uhesi
3. uhasibu
4. usanii
Chuo hiki cha ufadhili hakikubagua kwa kuwa
1. kiliwaalika watoto wote wa kijiji
2. kiliwapa wazazi wote nafasi sawa
3. kiliwasaidia mayatima na walemavu
4. kiliwapa mafunzo ya aina mbalimbali
Unafikiri ni kwa nini ratiba nyingine huwa na tofauti?
1. Vyuo hufunza kozi tofauti
2. Uwezo wa wanafunzi hutofautiana
3. Huwa mayatima na wengine wamelemaa
4. Ulezi wa watoto wote si sawa
Mkewe Siambiwi alienda jongomeo kwa kuwa
1. mumewe alitaka aoge
2. mwanawe alienda shule ya yatima
3. aliugua ugonjwa uliomweza
4. alilipa nauli ya kwenda jongomeo
Siambiwi ni jina linalolingana na tabia ya mzee huyu. Mbinu hii huitwaje?
1. Majuzi
2. Lakabu
3. Kupanga
4. Somo
Kitimtim alikuwa mtoto mwerevu kwa kuwa
1. alimkana babaye ambaye alimtekeleza
2. alipewa kazi pamoja na ofisi kubwa
3. alielewa mambo haraka na akawa fundi
4. alimsaidia babaye na wanakijiji pia
Kulingana na kifungu hiki ni kweli kusema kuwa
1. Kitimtim alihitaji kusaidiwa ili asome
2. mamaye Kitimtim alikuwa na pesa nyingi
3. chuo hicho kilijua Kitimtim ana wazazi
4. Babaye Kitimtim alikuwa mtu mchoyo sana

Soma taarifa ifuatayo kisha ujibu maswali 41 hadi 50

Je, umewahi kutafakari kuhusu namna wanafunzi wengi, ukiwemo miongoni mwao, wanavyosafiri kwenda shuleni? Yumkini jibu lako kwa swali hili litadhihirisha kwamba asilimia kubwa hutembea kwenda shuleni, wengine hutumia baiskeli, magari ya umma na ya kibinafsi, pikipiki na gari mosi. Bila shaka aina ya usafiri hutofautiana kulingana na uwezo wa kiuchumi na umbali baina ya mwanafunzi na shule yake.

Kila aina ya usafiri ina changamoto maalum. Mathalani ikiwa umezungumza na wenzako ambao hutembea kwenda shuleni, haikosi wamekueleza dhiki wanazokumbana nazo. Licha ya safari za aina hii kuwachosha wanafunzi, ni wazi kuwa wanafunzi wengine hata hukosa masomo kwa sababu ya kutopitika kwa njia wakati wa mvua nyingi.

Pengine hata wewe umewahi kujipata katika njia panda baada ya daraja unalovukia kusombwa na maji ya mto uliofurika. Isitoshe, watembeao huweza kuathirika kiafya wakati wa kipupwe. Baridi huweza kuwasababishia pumu au hata kichomi. Wengine huwa katika hatari ya kuteleza kwenye njia zenye matope na kuvunjika viungo vya mwili. Hawa pia wamo katika hatari zaidi ya kutekwa nyara na hata kunyanyaswa kimapenzi.

Wanafunzi wengine huwahusudu wale ambao husafiri shuleni, ama kweli gari la sule, au la kibinafsi. Wakiulizwa kuhusu kiini cha husuda hii, wanasema kwamba wenzao hawa hawachoki kwani magari haya yanawachukua kutoka mlangoni mwa nyumba zao. Hata hivyo ukichunguza vyema utapata kwamba hata hawa wana matatizo sugu. Kwa vile magari ya shule huwabeba wanafunzi kutoka sehemu mbalimbali, magari haya hayana budi kuanza safari mapema. Hii huwalazimu wanafunzi nao kuamka alfajiri na mapema ili kuyawahi magari haya. Matokeo ni kwamba wanafunzi wengi hawadiriki kulala usingizi wa kutosha. Kuna wale ambao hulala saa nne usiku baada ya kukamilisha kazi za darasani, kisha wanaraushwa saa kumi ili kijitayarisha basi la sa kumi na moja. Wanafunzi wa aina hii hukumbwa na uchovu, na bila shaka husinzia darasani.
Isitoshe, wanafunzi wanaotumia usafiri wa umma hulalamikia msongamano wa magari ambao unawafanya kukawia njiani, na hata kupewa adhabu kwa kuchelewa kufika shuleni. Wengine hata hukataliwa na magari ya abiria, eti wanalipa fedha kidogo na kuwasababishia wenye magari hasara. Wanafunzi hawa huaibika na kulazimika kutembea hadi shuleni. Hali kadhalika magari ya umma humpa mwanafunzii mazingira ya kujifunzia tabia mzuri na mbaya. Pamoja na wanafunzi hawa hupata fursa ya kutengamana na wenzao kutoka shule nyingine, wao pia huweza kuathiriwa vibaya na hulka za wasafiri wengine. Kuna wale ambao huiga lugha, mitindo ya mavazi, namna ya kutembea na hata mienendo mingine ya madereva na utingo. Wengine huishia kuwa waraibu sugu wa vileo kutokana na vielezo wanavyopata kwenye magari haya. Muziki, picha na video na mazungumzo kupitia vyombo vya habari vilivyo kwenye magari haya huchangia kuzorotesha tabia ya wanafunzi. Hii ni kwa sababu baadhi ya maswala yanayozungumziwa ni ya aibu na hayapaswi kusikilizwa na watu wa umri mbichi.

Nihahiri kwamba kila aina ya usafiri ina athari zake. Hata hivyo, baniani mbaya kiatu chake dawa. Usafiri unaitajika katika kufanikisha masomo ya wanafunzi na katika uchukuzi wa bidhaa na vifaa mbalimbali ambavyo wanahitaji shuleni. Ni jukumu la kila mwanajamii kuhakikisha kwamba mikakati ifaayo imewekwa ili kukinga dhidi ya madhara yanayoandahana na kila aina ya usafiri. Wanafunzi nao wakae ange kutambua watu ambao huenda wakatosa katika maovu. Wachujo ya kuiga na ya kukataa.

Ni bayana kuwa usafiri wa wanafunzi
1. hauna changamoto nyingi
2. huwa sawa kulingana na mwandishi
3. huwa rahisi kwa wanaotembea
4. hutegemea uchumi na umbali
Kulingana na mwandishi ni wazi kuwa kila aina ya usafiri
1. huwa na changamoto ambazo ni nzuri
2. humtatiza mwanafunzi kwa njia fulani
3. humtunza mwanafunzi na kumfanya bora
4. huweza kumnoa mwanafunzi kimaadili
Wanafunzi hasa wanaotembea huathirika vipi kulingana na kifungu hiki?
1. Kutekwa nyara na kusikiliza nyimbo mbaya
2. Kunyanyaswa kimapenzi na wanafunzi wenzao
3. Kupatwa na magonjwa yanayolewa na baridi
4. Kutazama runinga na kuvunjika viungo
Ni nini maana ya huwahusudu kulingana na kifungu hiki?
1. Huponda kwa sababu fulani
2. Huhimizwa kwa sababu fulani
3. Huchukia kwa hali fulani
4. Huvuliwa na starehe fulani
Kulingana na aya ya pili, mwanafunzi huchanganyikiwa iwapo
1. njia ni mbili na hajui ya kupitia
2. wachoka na kusombwa na maji
3. njia anayotumia haipitiki hata kidogo
4. kuna baridi kali na watekanyara
Ni kauli gani sahihi kulinana na kifungu hiki?
1. Wanafunzi huraushwa mapema ili wasichelewe .
2. Wanafunzi wote wanazo changamoto zinzaofanana
3. Wanafunzi wengi huchoka na hufeli mtihani
4. Wanaosafiri kwa magari wana starehe sana
Tabia za mwanafunzi zinaweza kuathiriwa na nini?
1. Madereva wa magari ambao huwa wema
2. Aina ya usafiri na wanaosoma nao
3. Wasafiri na mitandao anayoitumia mwanafunzi
4. Mazingira na watu anaotangamana nao
Kuchelewa kwa mwanafunzi anayesafiri kwa magari ya umma husababishwa na nini?
1. Madereva na utingo husukisha watu kila stani
2. Kukaa sana njiani kwa sababu ya msongamano
3. Kupewa adhabu ya kuchelewa na walimu shuleni
4. Kukataa kuwabeba wanafunzi na kuwabeba abiria wengine
Hata hivyo, baniani mbaya kiatu chake dawa. Kauli hii inamaanisha
1. mtu ambaye huwa mbaya huwa mwema siku moja
2. Usafiri ni mbaya lakini hutufanya watu wema
3. Tunafaa kuenzi usafiri wa miguu tusipatwe na maafa
4. Hata kitu kikiwa na madhara, kina umuhimu wake
Kulingana na aya ya mwisho, mwandishi ana mtazamo upi?
1. Jamii yote yafaa kuona madhara ya usafiri
2. Tunafaa kuweka mikakati itakayotufaidi safarini
3. Kusoma kutaimarika tukiimarisha usafiri wetu
4. Wanafunzi wanafaa kujichagulia namna ya usafiri

INSHA

Umepewa dakika 40 kuandika insha yako.

Andika insha yakusisimua isiyopungua ukurasa mmoja na nusu ukifuata maagizo uliyopewa.

Wewe ni kiranja mkuu shuleni. Andika hotuba utakayotoa katika siku ya michezo shuleni........................

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Read the passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 1 to 15. For each blank space, choose the best alternative from the choices given.
It is often___1___ that all living things, plants and animals, have a___2___ for existence. Each living organism plays an important role___3__ it exists. However, there is one creature___4___ its existence___5___ people. This is Corona virus. What most people know___6__ this tiny beast is that it is the major__7___ by which covid 19 is spread. It is therefore not___8___that some people have demanded the complete elimination of___9____species from the face of the earth. It is scaring to note that the virus does not___10___to one person but__11___ from one source to another. Researchers have discovered that washing hands regularly, sanitizing, keeping social distance and wearing masks___12__ help stop the spread. A common rule of nature is__13____ at work here, the survival of our people depends on our behaviour. The lives of this predator___14___ be at risk if man______ his role.

	A	B	C	D
1	seen	felt	thought	said
2	pan	reason	cause	purpose
3	whenever	where	wherever	when
4	who	whos	whose	whoever
5	shocks	shocking	shock	is shock
6	with	on	of	about
7	way	means	stle	method
8	shocking	surprising	astonishing	amazing
9	that	those	this	these
10	exist	stick	go	visit
11	moves	go	move	walks
12	shall	will	must	may
13	actually	fully	extremely	completely
14	would	must	will	may
15	play	plays	doesn't play	don't plays

For questions 16 - 18, choose the option which means the same as the underlined one.

Hashim will not only come but also bring the presence he promised.
1. Hashim will come to confirm that he promised to bring the present
2. Hashim will come and likewise bring the present he promised.
3. Hashim will come and probably bring the present he promised.
4. If Hashim brings the present, the promise will be done.
The teacher said that participation in sports is not optional.
1. The teacher affirmed that it was necessary to be in sports.
2. The teacher said that taking part in sports is compulsory.
3. "It's advisable to participate in sports." the teacher said.
4. It is a good thing to be involved in sports according to the teacher.

For question 18, choose the correct answer

On the way home, Njeri saw a bird.
1. yellow, little, lovely, short-beaked
2. lovely, yellow, short-beaked, little
3. lovely, short-beaked, little, yellow
4. little, short-beakd, yellow, lovely

For questions 19-20, choose the correct phrasal verb to fill in the blank spaces

The candidates were deceived by the stranger.
1. Taken over
2. Taken up
3. Taken in
4. Taken back
After the accident, the motorist came around after six hours.
1. gained strength
2. gained eye sight
3. gained unconcious
4. gained concious

Complete the sentence correctly

Only after the invigilator has collected the question papers
1. then will the candidates leave the exam room.
2. and the candidates leave the exam room.
3. despite the candidtes leave the exam.
4. will the candidates leave the exam room.

For questions 22-23, choose the sentence that is grammatically correct

1. Walking into the room, the light was very dim.
2. Walking into the room, I was very dim.
3. Walking into the room, I found it very dim.
4. Walking into the room, the room was very dim.
1. Driven by desire, he peeped through the keybole to see the person crying.
2. Driven by desire, the keyhole was peeped through to see the person crying.
3. Driven by desire the crying person was seen through the keyhole
4. Driven by desire made him peep through the keyhole to see the crying person.

Fill in correctly

His sight was______ read. that he could not read
1. very bad
2. such bad
3. so bad
4. too bad

Complete with a question tag.

She often sings in the choir._____
1. Isn't it?
2. Does she?
3. Doesn't she?
4. Is it?

Read the passage below carefully and then answer questions 26 to 38

There was a scuffle, women and children screamed as Hamo was around the fire. They were afraid of him. The man kept quiet when the commotion died, an old man asked, "do you speak the truth man?” The son nodded. Men and women shouted, where is the man? Kill him, he is not an animal!"

There was nothing said outside that Hamo did not hear. In the hut, the children he had killed haunted him. He lay his head on the rough wall of the hut and wept.

Outside the hut the angry villagers continued shouting, stone him now! Let his blood be upon his own head." One of the old man got up and calmed the people.

"We cannot stone him now," Hamo whispered. "Take me away quickly from this torture and shame. Let me die and be finished with." Hamo could tell from the angry shouting of the people, and the shrill eries that he was banished from society nay from life itself, He fumbled in his leather bag suspended around his waist tofind his hunting knife but it was not there. It had been taken away from him.

The multering and shouting continued outside. There was weeping too but Hamo was now hearing them from far as if a powerful wave was carrying him further and further away from his people. At dawn, the villagers got up from the fire place to gather stones from nearby fields. The sun was not ur yet but there was enough light to see.

Everyone in the clan had to throw a stone at the man eater. It was badnot to throw a stone for it was claimed wicked spirit would rest upon the man who did not drive him a way.

When the first rays of the sun appeared, the villagers had gathered enough stones to cover several bodies. They sorrounded the hut and stood in silence, waiting to jeer and spit at him when he comes out. Sawc and three old men tore the papyrus door open and called Hamo tocome out but there was no reply. They rushed into the hut to drag him out to the people who were now demand, "Come out! Comeout!

At first, it was too dark to see but soon, their eyes got used to the darkness. They then saw the body of Hamo hanged on a short rope that had hanged from the thatched roof.

From the first paragraph, we can say that
1. men were screaming themselves from the house
2. the scuffle subsided
3. the commotion was killed
4. the people were calm
"Let his blood be upon his head." This means that
1. they wanted to pour blood on his body
2. they wouldn't be the ones to blame for his death
3. he will be bathed with blood on his head
4. they would be guilty of murder
Why was it important to throw stones at Hamo?
1. Because he was a murderer
2. He had killed all the children and was not sorry about it
3. His wicked spirit would rest on a man who did not
4. He was so strong that a few would not have managed to kill him
According to the passage, we can tell that Hamo was
1. fearless, bright, friendly
2. sympathetic, bright, ruthless
3. ruthless, heartless, greedy
4. heartless, friendly, sympathetic
How do we know that Hamo wanted to die. He
1. said it is whispers
2. was unhappy when he missed the hunting knife
3. didn't mind being stoned to feel like those he had killed
4. committed suicide
Which one of the following is not false?
1. There was shouting and scre..ming
2. Somebody was killed in the story
3. Women and children were not upset
4. Hamo was stoned to death because of the villager's fear
Which word can be used instead of fumble without changing the meaning?
1. Fidget
2. Fanning
3. Nervous
4. Jumping
"They sorrounded the hut and stood in silence" Why were they silent?
1. They knew Hamo was dead
2. They couldn't see because it was too dark
3. They were waiting for Hamo to come out of the house
4. They accepted the darkness
The villager's anger was mainly fueled by
1. the urge to kill Hamo
2. bitterness
3. revenge
4. urgency to kill
Why do you think people were weeping?
1. They were angry
2. They were mourning
3. They wanted to kill Hamo
4. There was muttering and shouting
When the villagers came for him, Hamo had
1. been killed
2. hidden himself
3. hanged himself
4. been hanged by a rope
The phrase, "we cannot depart from this custom" means
1. we are part and parcel of the custom
2. the status can't remain
3. custom should change with time
4. stoning can not be a fair custom
The most suitable title for this passage would be
1. ruthless villagers
2. sweet revenge
3. rampage
4. murder

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

Population control has become a burning issue in developing countries. Most countries realise that if they became overpopulated, the consequences will be grave. In Kenya, the government, the church and individuals have always stressed the need to have a population that we can easily manage.

This is because the negative effects of overpopulation are far reaching. If there is there is overpopulation, there will not be enough land, for people to cultivate. They will therefore start cultivat- ing the marginal lands and this could lead to the spread of deserts.

Lack of enough land for farming will also lead to shortage of food, resulting in starvation and illness like marasmus and kwashiorkor.

In addition, scarcity of land may force people to move from rural urban areas in search of alterna- tive means of earning a living. With these migrations, towns become so overcrowded that people are forced to live in slums. When they fail to get jobs, they become frustrated and some may turn to crime.

Moreover a country with high population finds it diftcult to cope with the health problems of its people. The medical facilities will not be adequate. This means that the sick will not be attended to in time, infant mortality will be high and life expectancy will be low.

Besides, a family with many children finds it difficult to feed, clothe and educate them.

It is important, therefore that people embrace family planning methods in order to cut down on the high rate of population growth.

From the first paragraph, why shouldn't countries allow themselves to become overpopulated?
1. Overpopulation is not a blessing.
2. Population control is a burning issue
3. Overpopulation has serious negative effects
4. Different bodies emphasize population control
What causes the spread of deserts?
1. Springing up of slums
2. Cultivations of marginal lands
3. Lack of employment opportunities
4. Having large families
Which of the following can best replace the word grave as used in the passage?
1. Many
2. Deadly
3. Obvious
4. Serious
The issue of land is council in Kenya because
1. the population is growing fast
2. we need to control rural-urban migration
3. our economy depends on argricultural
4. we must not cultivate marginal lands
Why according to the passage, do slums develop?
1. To house the unemployed
2. To provide housing for urban dwellers
3. To provide housing to those without
4. To house the rural-urban migrants
Which of the following is an effect of inadequate medical facilities?
1. People will not live for long
2. Most infants will di
3. The sick will not be treated
4. More hospitals will be built.
According to the passage, which of the following is not true about high population?
1. It leads to construction of more houses
2. It causes train on school resources
3. It leads to lack of proper medical care
4. It causes conflicts in the family
The expression cut down on as used in the passage means
1. reduce
2. restrain
3. decline
4. stop
Having many children in a family is a problem because it
1. makes them perform poorly in school
2. makes them become criminals
3. causes health problems at home
4. lessens ability to provide basic needs
Which of the following is not an effect of overpopulation according to the passage?
1. People have no land to cultivate
2. People suffer unemployment
3. Many people move to urban areas
4. Many people may become criminals
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
1. Population control is a big concern to the government
2. The government wants a certain number of people
3. Population control is the government's responsibility
4. The government regulates the size of families
Which one of the following is the most suitable title for the passage?
1. Overpopulation in developing countries
2. Effects of overpopulation
3. Causes of overpopulation
4. Control of overpopulation

COMPOSITON

You have 40 minutes to write your composition.

The following is the beginning of a composition. Complete it in your own words. Make it as. interesting as possible.

My mother woke me up from a very deep and heavy sleep. The time was a half past six and..................

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Mathematics Questions and Answers - Class 8 Mid Term 2 Exams 2023 Set 5

What is twenty million three hundred thousand two hundred and four and four hundredths in symbols?
1. 203002004.4
2. 20300204.04
3. 20300204.4
4. 20302004.04
Wht is 87.987 rounded off to the nearest hundredths?
1. 87.09
2. 88.00
3. 87.99
4. 87.98
What is the value of ½(¾ +¹/₈) + ¼ × ²/₉?
1. ⁷/₁₆
2. ²/₇
3. ⁷/₁₈
4. ⁴/₁₇
What is the total value of digit 5 after the product of 0.27 and 0.15?
1. Thousands
2. Tens of hundredths
3. 0.0005
4. Hundred of thousandths
Kipchoge went round the truck represented below fifteen times.

What distance did he cover in km?
(Take л = ²²/₇)
1. 6600
2. 6.6
3. 0.6
4. 66
A loaded lorry with bags of maize weighs 5.6 tonnes. Each bag of maize weighs 70kg. Calculate the weight of the empty lorry if the number of bags of maize were 60.
1. 4.2 tonnes
2. 4.7 tonnes
3. 1.4 tonnes
4. 1.3 tonnes
A fish pond has a length of 2.5m, width 0.5m and height 1.5m. What is the capacity of the fish pond in litres?
1. 1.875
2. 1875000
3. 1875
4. 0.1875
Wairimu sold 550 items at sh 120 each in the month of January. In the following month she sold the items less 15%. How much money did she earn from her sales in the following month?
1. sh 56100
2. sh 9900
3. sh 54200
4. sh 81900
What is ²/_9,⁴/₇, ¹/₃and ⁵/₁₁ in ascending order?
1. ¹/_3,⁴/₇, ²/₉,⁵/₁₁
2. ¹/_3,⁵/₁₁, ²/₉, ⁴/₇
3. ⁵/₁₁,¹/_3,⁴/₇, ²/₇
4. ²/₉, ¹/₃, ⁵/₁₁,⁴/₇
The area of a right angle is 56.1cm². If the height is 5.6cm, what is the base of the triangle?
1. 17cm
2. 19cm
3. 28cm
4. 27cm
The figure below represents a cylindrical tank of water.

What is the total surface area of the tank?
1. 76.61m²
2. 63.07m²
3. 71.61m²
4. 30.03m²
What is the value of; ½x + 27x = 36
1. 1¹⁷/55
2. 2¹⁷/₅₅
3. 1⁷/₉
4. 1¹/₃
The temperature of an ice cube was -27°C. It was heated at the rate of 4°C per minute for 9 minutes. What was the final temperature after the 9th minute?
1. 63°C
2. 9°C
3. 36°C
4. 40°C
The Hillux company hired 18 men to paint a section of a building in 4 days. If six men failed to attend the work from the start of the work, how many more days did the rest have to complete the work?
1. 6
2. 8
3. 2
4. 4
A shopkeeper stored sugar in 2kg containers. 1kg containers and ½kg containers. If he had 500kg of sugar and the 2kg containers and 1kg container were 150 and 100 respectively. How many containers of ½kg did the shopkeeper store?
1. 100
2. 400
3. 200
4. 50
In the figure below line PQ is parallel to line RS. Lines AB and DC are transversal.

If angle S is 70° what is the value of angle n?
1. 50°
2. 70°
3. 110°
4. 105°
A square prism has a total surface area of 432cm². What is the area of its base?
1. 12cm²
2. 132cm²
3. 288cm²
4. 144cm²
What is the next number in the sequence below?
0.3, 2.3, 5.3, 10.3, 17.3,_____
1. 22.9
2. 26.3
3. 28.3
4. 33.3
What is the value of a² + c ;
a + b
when a = b − 1, b = c + 3, c = 2?
1. 2
2. 3½
3. 3
4. 4½
Mary bought the following items from a shop:
2½kg of sugar @sh 120
3½kg of rice @ sh 110.
2-2kg packets of maize flour @sh 100
750g of tea leaves @sh 160 per kg
4 bars of soap for sh 320
She paid with 2-one thousand shilling notes. How much balance did she obtain?
1. sh 1005
2. sh 1325
3. sh 585
4. sh 675
In the figure below lines RF is parallel to line GH. GI and IH are equal sides and angel GIH is 50°

What is the value of FEG?
1. 115°
2. 65°
3. 50°
4. 130°
Maina travelled from Usenge to Bondo at a speed of 72km/h for 2½ hours. He rested for 30 minutes and continued his journey to Kisumu at a speed of 60km/h to cover the distance of 120. What was the average speed for the whole journey?
1. 132km/h
2. 73¹/₃ km/h
3. 66km/h
4. 60km/h
A section of a road 27km long is represented on a map by 3cm. What is the scale used?
1. 1:900
2. 1:9000
3. 1:90000
4. 1:900000
In a meeting there were 403 more women than men. There were 207 more children than women. If there were 117 men in the meeting, how many children were there?
1. 324
2. 610
3. 727
4. 520
What is the value of 0.27 × 0.36 × 54 ?
0.09 × 0.4 × 6.3
1. 23.1
2. 2.31
3. 231
4. 0.231
The ratio of boys to girls in a school is 2:3. There are 240 more girls than boys. How many pupils are in that school altogether?
1. 720
2. 1200
3. 840
4. 760
The pie chart below represents how Mwende spends her monthly salary.

If Mwende's salary is sh 10800 per month, how much does she spend on food than savings?
1. sh 3900
2. sh 7200
3. sh 6000
4. sh 1500
The marked price of a suit in VISCOT shop is sh 3800. Otieno bought the suit for sh 3496. What was the percentage discount he was allowed?
1. 8%
2. 2½%
3. 5%
4. 12%
Mwangi deposited a certain amount of money in a financial institution that paid a simple interest rate of 2% p.a. After 5 years, Mwangi earned an interest of sh 4500. How much money did he deposit?
1. sh 70000
2. sh 65000
3. sh 55000
4. sh 45000
The diagram below represents a rectangular solid with a cylindrical hole of radius 2.1cm drilled through.

What is the volume of the solid?
1. 150cm³
2. 84cm³
3. 21.4cm²
4. 80.7cm²
What is the value of; 29 −14 +96 ÷ 4 x 48?
1. 9
2. 5
3. ⁷/₁₂
4. 1167
A lady attended a business seminar from the morning of 28th December 2015 to the morning of 4th March 2016. How many days did she spend at the seminar?
1. 68
2. 66
3. 67
4. 69
A room measuring 8m long by 6m wide was fitted with square tiles whose area is 400cm2 each. How many tiles were used along the length of the room?
1. 20
2. 40
3. 30
4. 1200
What is the simplest form of the expression below?
³/₅(p − 5q) + ²/₃(3p + 5q)
1. 2p − q
2. ³/₅p + q
3. 1⁴/₅p − 5q
4. 1⁴/₅p − q
Draw triangle XYZ where X=6cm. Angle XYZ=60° and angle YZX=70°. Draw a circle touching its sides: Measure the length of the diameter.
1. 6.4cm
2. 3.2cm
3. 3.6cm
4. 6.8cm
In a class of 45 pupils, each pupil took two-2d1 packets of milk twice a week. How many litres of milk did the pupils take in two weeks?
1. 360L
2. 720L
3. 36L
4. 72l
The area of the Trapezium ABCD below is 112cm²

What is the lenght of line BC?
1. 10cm
2. 8cm
3. 6cm
4. 15cm
Three boys contributed some money to buy a textbook. Onyango contributed a quarter. Rono contributed a third and Waga a sixth of the price. They found that sh 90 were still needed to buy the book. What was the price of the book?
1. sh 360
2. sh 270
3. sh 210
4. sh 120
The mean mass of eight pupils is 37.5kg. Six of the pupils weigh 30kg, 39kg, 34kg, 35kg, 40kg and 38kg. If the remaining two pupils had equal masses, what is the median mass of the pupils?
1. 38kg
2. 33.5kg
3. 38.5kg
4. 45kg
The figure below is a right angled triangle BAC. The area of the triangle is 84cm².

What is the length of line AC?
1. 31cm
2. 25cm
3. 24cm
4. 12cm
The marked price of a bed is sh 12000. If it is bought on cash, a 10% discount is offered. If bought on hire purchase price, a deposit of sh 5000 is paid and the remaining amount is paid in 11 equal monthly instalments of sh 900. How much more does one pay on hire purchase than cash?
1. sh 4100
2. sh 2900
3. sh 5600
4. sh 3900
What is the value of √12.96 − (0.9)² + 4?
1. 18.79
2. 20.14
3. 13.21
4. 2.47
The fare from Kisumu to Nairobi was sh 1500. It was increased by 10% and then later decreased by 20%. What is the current fare from Kisumu to Nairobi?
1. sh 1650
2. sh 1950
3. sh 1980
4. sh 1320

The table below shows the arrival and departure time of a plane in different towns.

Towns	Arrival time	Depature time
H		0830hrs
I	0845hrs	0850hrs
J	0920hrs	0935hrs
K	1035hrs	1040hrs
L	1055hrs	1105hrs
M	1110hrs	1125hrs

How long did the plane take from town J to M?

1hr 50min
1hr 30min
1hr 35min
2hrs 5min

Complete the trapezium below ABCD. Such that line AB is parallel to DC. Angle DAB = 90°, line AD = line DC = 4cm. Measure length of line BC.
1. 3cm
2. 4.2cm
3. 5cm
4. 5.7cm
A saleslady earns sh 9600 per month. She is also offered a 3% commission on the value of goods she sells above sh 100000. In a certain month, she sold goods worth sh 450000. How much money in total did she earn that month?
1. sh 10500
2. sh 13500
3. sh 23100
4. sh 20100
What is the area of the shaded part in the figure below?
1. 297m²
2. 147m²
3. 157m²
4. 307m²
A trader bought 600 pineapples at sh 120 for every five pineapples. During transportation, 60 pineapples got spoilt. He sold the remaining at sh 150 for every 6 pineapples. What percentage loss did he make?
1. 12½%
2. 5%
3. 6¼%
4. 2½%
A square plot of side 26m long has a gate of 6m. It is fenced using four strands of wire. What was the total length of the wire used?
1. 416m
2. 360m
3. 392m
4. 410m
The graph below shows how Peter and James travelld from town K town J.

How many more kilometres had Peter to cover when James arrived?
1. 40km
2. 26km
3. 20km
4. 32km

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M	K	L
A. Load B. Fulcrum C. Load D. Effort	Fulcrum Load Fulcrum Load	Effort Effort Effort Fulcrum

Part	Function
A	Facilitates fertilization
B	Nourishment of the baby
C	Allows sperm deposits
D	Ovulation

	E	F	G
A	Water	Cooking fat	Fat
B	Cooking oil	Water	Milk
C	Water	Milk	Cooking oil
D	Milk	Cooking oil	Water

	Wild	Useful	Harmful
A	Ostrich	Dog	Tick
B	Hare	Cattle	Tick
C	Dog	Hare	Flea
D	Fish	Goat	Termite

	Boys	Girls
A	Pimples appearance	Hair growth under armpits
B	Mensturation flow	Beards grow
C	Weight increase	Wet dreams
D	Deep voice	Broading of shoulders

Class/ grade	4	5	6	7	8
No. of pupils	25	22	36	30	28