A. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. The clouds which have regular shapes also:-
   1.  brings heavy rainfall.
   2. covers the whole sky.
   3. appears at high altitude.
   4. dark grey in colour.
2. Which set of animals below are reptiles?
   1. Toad, lizard, snake, geco.
   2. Crocodile, chameleon, salamander.
   3. Tortoise, lizard, turtle, snake.
   4. Newt, salamander, frog, toad.
3. Which one will turn a red litmus paper blue?
   1. Lemon
   2. vinegar
   3. water
   4. wood ash
4. The tooth drawn below is likely to be used for:-
                                                                         
   1. Crushing
   2. Piercing
   3. Cutting
   4. Grinding
5. Tura threw a ball up in the air. He saw the ball falling down on its own. This was due to:-
   1. mass of the ball
   2. force of friction
   3. force of gravity
   4. force of inertia
6. Which digital device is shown below?
                                                             
   1. Laptop
   2. Tablet
   3. Smartphone
   4. Desktop
7. Who among the follwoing people is a universal donor?
   1. Kelly     -     group AB
   2. Korir     -     group B
   3. Lewis    -     group O
   4. Peter     -     group A
8. The chart below shows heat transfer in matter.
                                                 
   Which process represents condensation?
   1. S
   2. P
   3. R
   4. Q
9. Which part is incorrectly matched with its function?
   1. Spermduct - transports sperms from
   2. Urethra - passage of urine and sperms
   3. Testis - produces sperms.
   4. Fallopian tube - ovulation occurs there.
10. Which pair of the following invertebrates have similar characteristics?
    1. centipede and mite.
    2. mite and spider
    3. bees and millipede
    4. tick and mosquito
11. Which percentage of the air is used to extiguish fire?
    1. 0.03%
    2. 0.97%
    3. 21%
    4. 78%
12. Where are nutrients absorbed in the human digestive system?
    1. colon
    2. oesophaguss
    3. mouth
    4. illeum
13. Which type of bone is shown below?
    1. limb bone
    2. back bone
    3. skeleton
    4. ribcage
14. The part of a computer where text and images are displayed is the:-
    1. scanner
    2. cable
    3. monitor
    4. C.P.U
15. A patient had the following signs and symptoms.
    i. Persistent cough.
    ii. Pain in the chest.
    iii. Loss of weight,
    iv. High fever.
    The above patient had:-
    1. Pneumonia
    2. Tuberculosis
    3. Corona Virus Disease
    4. Bilharzia
16. Grade six learners performed the activity below:-
                                                          
    What were they investigating?
    1. Air has shape
    2. Air has mass
    3. Air has volume
    4. Air occupies space
17. Identify the blood vessel below
                                                         
    1. Vein 
    2. Capillary
    3. aorta
    4. heart
18. Which one of the following simple machines is an example of a slope?
    1. pliers
    2. see saw
    3. ladder
    4. flag post
19. Transparent materials cannot be used to make:-
    1. windscreens
    2. spectacles
    3. mirrors
    4. picture frames
20. Which one is not an internal parasite?
    1. roundworm
    2. pinworm
    3. hookworm
    4. ringworm

B. AGRICULTURE

21. Identify the type of soil erosion below:-
                                                                 
    
    1. splash erosion
    2. rill erosion
    3. sheet erosion
    4. gulley erosion
22. A rabbit is mainly kept for its:-
    1. meat
    2. wool
    3. mohair
    4. milk
23. The practice of growing a crop that covers the soil to reduce evaporation of water is known as:-
    1. shading
    2. mulching
    3. cover cropping
    4. monocropping
24. Identify the crop pest drawn below;
                                                       
    1. monkey
    2. mole
    3. mongoose
    4. squirrel
25. Which one is not an indigenous food crop?
    1. millet
    2. maize
    3. pumpkin
    4. yam
26. A farmer removed excess tomato seedlings from a nursery bed. This practice is called:-
    1. Training
    2. Gapping
    3. Thinning
    4. Hardening off
27. Ndekni grew a certain crop from vines. Which crop did he grow?
    1. grapes
    2. pumpkin
    3. carrots
    4. sugarcane
28. A rabbit is sheltered in a:-
    1. stable
    2. hutch
    3. sty
    4. shed
29. Three of the following are legumes except:-
    1. soya beans
    2. peanuts
    3. green grams
    4. sorghum
30. Which farm tool is shown below?
                                                           
    1. rake
    2. mattock
    3. shovel
    4. fork jembe

B. HOMESCIENCE

31. The thread that runs horizontally in a weaving frame is known as:-
    1. weft
    2. yarn
    3. warp
    4. fibre
32. Which of the following is an example of an accessory?
    1. Eye liner
    2. Lip gloss
    3. Nail polish
    4. Scarf
33. The following are foods rich in iron except:-
    1. milk
    2. liver
    3. beetroot
    4. green leafy vegetables
34. What does this symbol mean?
                                                                    
    1. Do not iron
    2. Use warm water
    3. Use cold water
    4. Do not bleach
35. Which of the following steps in laundering clothes comes first?
    1. sorting
    2. rinsing
    3. soaking
    4. mending
36. Dagaa fish can be preserved by:-
    1. freezing
    2. frying
    3. salting
    4. sun drying
37. The strong salt solution that is used to preserve meat is known as:-
    1. Biltong
    2. Blavour
    3. Balt
    4. Brine
38. The following are important factors to consider when planning family meals.
    Which one is NOT?
    1. Age
    2. Cost of food
    3. Variety
    4. Sweetness
39. Identify the sewing method below.
                                                         
    1. Satin stitch
    2. Loop stitch
    3. Hemming stitch
    4. Chain stitch
40. The main reason for budgeting in a family is
    1. To avoid impulse buying
    2. To ensure wise buying
    3. To make savings
    4. To estimate and meet family needs.

D. PHYSICALAND HEALTH EDUCATION

41. During the baton exchange, how many runners are involved?
    1. Two
    2. Four
    3. Six
    4. Eight
42. What is the approximate weight for a shot put for learners aged 9 - 12 years old?
    1. 2.72kg
    2. 3.5kg
    3. 10kg
    4. 0.75kg
43. The bib below is used in netball. What does it mean?
                                                                                    
    1. West Attack
    2. Wasted Allowance
    3. Wing attack
    4. Wing Allowance
44. The game of handball has a team of _______players.
    1. Eleven
    2. Nine
    3. Seven
    4. Six
45. During a relay race, a group of learners used the following equipment. Which one is it?
    1. Baton
    2. Javelin
    3. Hurdle
    4. Rope
46. Which skill is used to pass the ball as shown below?
                                                                      
    1. Underarm save
    2. Volleying
    3. Single hand dig
    4. Overarm save
47. Grade six learners carried out the following skills.
    i. Forward running
    ii. Pivoting
    iii. Shuttle running.
    iv. High knee running
    The above fitness skills are called:-
    1. Agility
    2. Reaction time
    3. power
    4. balance
48. Which one is NOT a gat of rugby equipment?
    1. Tag belt
    2. Rugby ball
    3. Rugby helmet
    4. Training cones
49. A______ is a stetching or tearing ligaments.
    1. Fracture
    2. pop
    3. Sprain
    4. Compression
50. The second stage in Javelin throw is known as:-
    1. Carriage
    2. Release
    3. Stance
    4. Recovery

MARKING SCHEME

SCI & TECH

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

AGRI

21. B
22. A
23. C
24. D
25. B
26. C
27. A
28. B
29. D
30. D

H/SCI

31. B
32. D
33. A
34. B
35. D
36. D
37. D
38. D
39. B
40. D

PHE

41. A
42. A
43. C
44. C
45. A
46. D
47. D
48. C
49. C
50. C

QUESTIONS

1. Which one of the following is an egg laying mammal?
   1. Chicken 
   2. Duck - billed platypus
   3. Cow
   4. Snake
2. All the following plants produce flowers except;
   1. Mango
   2. Pawpaw
   3. Fern
   4. Tomatoes
3. Which one of the following is a non- flowering plant?
   1. Watermelon 
   2. Bean
   3. Blackjack
   4. Moss
4. Which one of the following plants can prick us with their thorns if handled with bare hands?
   1. Mango tree
   2. Maize plant 
   3. Cactus
   4. Liverworts
5. Bees obtain nectar from _________________________________________________ as part of a plant
   1. Seeds
   2. Flowers
   3. Fruits
   4. Leaves
6. Name the plant shown below
   
   1. Jacaranda
   2. Cassava
   3. Fern
   4. Moss
7. Which one is not a protective clothing you can wear when handling harmful plants?
   1. gloves
   2. mask
   3. gumboots
   4. raincoat
8. Which one of the following is not an importance of fungi to human beings?
   1. Earn a living by selling them
   2. Baking bread
   3. Making medicine
   4. Eating spoilt maize
9. Which one of the following plants are correctly grouped?
          Flowering              Non - flowering
   1. Algae                      Fern
   2. Maize                     Blackjack
   3. Beans                     Pine
   4. Mushroom              Pawpaw
10. Digestion of food does not take place in the ________________________________
    1. ileum
    2. mouth
    3. stomach
    4. colon
11. A normal person has _____________________________ sense organs
    1. five
    2. six
    3. eight
    4. four
12. The tooth drawn below is known as _______________________________
    
    1. Canine
    2. Incisor
    3. Molar
    4. Pre-molar
13. Which one is not a use of sense organs?
    1. Hearing
    2. Talking
    3. Seeing
    4. Smelling
14. Which plant below has the same type of leaves as maize?
    1. Sugarcane
    2. Cabbage
    3. Tomatoes
    4. Carrot
15. The process of reclaiming old materials and using them to create new products is known as _________________________
    1. reducing
    2. reproducing
    3. recycling
    4. remaking
16. The following can be recycled except?
    1. Glass
    2. Pampers
    3. Plastic
    4. Metal
17. All the following are examples of human skeletal muscles except?
    1. Abdominal muscles
    2. Biceps
    3. Triceps
    4. Skull
18. Which among the following parts of the skeleton protects the heart and the lungs from damage by external forces?
    1. Ribcage
    2. Limb bones
    3. Back bone 
    4. Skull
19. The following are functions of skeletal muscles. Which one is not?
    1. They make our body weak
    2. They enable movement of different parts of the body
    3. They support other body parts
    4. They help us to stand upright
20. Which one of the following is not part of the human breathing system?
    1. Nose
    2. Mouth
    3. Trachea
    4. Lungs

MARKING SCHEME

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

QUESTIONS

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of clouds associated with heavy rainfall? 
   1. They look like thin white sheets covering the whole sky 
   2. Have a flat base
   3. Appear low in the sky
   4. Indicate fair weather
2. Which group of animals consist of vertebrates only? 
   1. Slug, millipede, spider 
   2. Ticks, scorpion, newt 
   3. Slug, tortoise, alligator 
   4. Chameleon, frog, crocodile
3. Grade four pupils constructed the simple machine below.
   
   It is used to; 
   1. compare weight of objects 
   2. compare mass of objects 
   3. measure force
   4. measure capacity
4. The turning point of a lever or the part that moves when doing work is called;
   1. fulcrum 
   2. effort
   3. load
   4. Ioad distance
5. Transfer of heat in solids is called; 
   1. convection
   2. conduction
   3. radiation
   4. insulator
6. Which of the following materials is not needed when makig a fireless cooker?
   1. Basket
   2. Large size sewing needles
   3. Old blanket
   4. Copper wire
7. Which of the following is not a use of heat? 
   1. Warming ourselves
   2. Cooking
   3. Ironing
   4. Photosynthesis
8. The diagram below shows a set up used by Grade four pupils to investigate a certain property of light.
   
   The property of light being investigated is that light;
   1. spreads in all directions
   2. travels in a straight line
   3. is dispersed
   4. is reflected through shiny surfaces
9. Driving a vehicle with a well maintained engine will mainly control pollution in; 
   1. air and water 
   2. water only
   3. air only
   4. soil and air
10. Which of the following animals use reflected sound to locate food?
    1. Bats.
    2. Eagles
    3. Flamingoes
    4. Crocodile
11. All the following materials are transparent except;
    1. clear plastic bottle 
    2. clear glass 
    3. frosted glass
    4. car windscreen
12. Which of the following is not a factor affecting sinking and floating?
    1. Shape
    2. Material
    3. Weight
    4. Size
13. Which of the following forms of matter have definite volume and size but no definite shape?
    1. Oxygen and steam 
    2. Toothpaste and milk
    3. Stone and nail
    4. water and vapour
14. In which part of the digestive system are water and mineral salts absorbed?
    1. Duodenum
    2. Ileum
    3. Colon
    4. Rectum
15. Which of the following can be used to connect a laptop to the power source?
    

AGRICULTURE

16. Which of the following is added to the compost heap to provide nutrients for the bacteria that bring about decomposition?
    1. Water 
    2. Wood ash
    3. Manure
    4. Top soil
17. The component of soil that improves water holding capacity is; 
    1. mineral particles 
    2. organic matter 
    3. air
    4. living organisms
18. Which of the following plants is a legume? 
    1. Peas 
    2. Rice 
    3. Sunflower
    4. Maize
19. Arrange the following steps of sowing seed in a container gardening in the correct order.
    1. Make drills using a stick 
    2. Mix soil with manure
    3. Sow the seeds
    4. Fill container with soil mixed with manure 
       1. iii, i, iv, ii
       2. ii, iii, iv, i
       3. ii, i, iv, iii
       4. ii, iv, i, iii
20. Which of the following weeds is used as a vegetable?
    1. Wandering jew
    2. Datura 
    3. Pig weed
    4. Black jack
21. Three of the following are uses of water in the farm except one. Which one is it?
    1. Fish rearing
    2. Cleaning raw materials
    3. Watering animals 
    4. Mixing chemicals
22. Which of the following farm tools is used for sharpening cutting tools?
    1. Slasher
    2. File
    3. Saw
    4. Axe
23. The diagram below shows a simple classification of animals and their products.
    
    Which animals were wrongly matched with their products?
    1. Goat and camel
    2. Camel and sheep
    3. Sheep and broilers
    4. Sheep and pig
24. Which of the following vegetables do we eat the fruit?
    1. Carrot and egg plant
    2. Egg plant and capscum 
    3. Onions and tomato 
    4. Cabbage and kales
25. Which of the following parts of animals is used to make glue and jewellery?
    1. Skin
    2. Hooves
    3. Teats
    4. Tail

HOMESCIENCE

26. You have been given the following materials; rubber bands, a stick, feathers. Which cleaning tool can you make? 
    1. Dust pan 
    2. Broom 
    3. Duster
    4. Scrubbing brush
27. Eric feels pain when swallowing. Which disease is he likely to be suffering from? 
    1. Sore throat
    2. Diarrhoea
    3. Earache
    4. Vomiting
28. A good play item should be; 
    1. inattractive
    2. not durable
    3. light
    4. difficult to use
29. Juliet and Janet are playing away in the field. Which one is not a security issue they can be affected with during play?
    1. Dragging
    2. Kidnapping 
    3. Child molestation
    4. Good health
30. When cleaning cemented floor, we should not leave...................... in water to avoid wastage.
    1. soap
    2. gloves
    3. brush.
    4. dustpan
31. The best material for making open shoes for use in the bathroom is;
    1. leather
    2. canvas
    3. plastic
    4. wool
32. Four Grade four pupils were asked to name hygiene practices they observe when cookig food.
    Valaria-I wash my hands before I touch food
    Clara-I wear clean clothes when cooking
    Brandon-I leave cooked food open
    Joel-I cover my head with a cap and wear an apron
    Who among the following pupils does not follow proper hygiene practices?
    1. Joel
    2. Clara
    3. Valaria
    4. Brandon
33. In needlework, a thimble in used to:
    1. take measurement
    2. protect the finger
    3. stick pins
    4. sew
34. Mr Kamene is a dairy farmer. He preserves excess milk. Which one is not a reason for preserving the milk?
    1. To prevent it from getting spoilt
    2. To make it last longer 
    3. To make it taste sweeter
    4. To conserve it for future
35. To remove greases from clothes we use; 
    1. an iron box 
    2. soap 
    3. hanger
    4. pegs

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

36. The following can lead to dehydration in our bodies except one. Which is it? 
    1. Fever and other illnesses 
    2. Drinking too much sugary drinks 
    3. Drinking enough water 
    4. Hot weather causing you o sweat alot.
37. A substance of ingredient that promotes growth, provides energy and maintains life is called; 
    1. nutrient 
    2. balanced diet 
    3. carbohydrates 
    4. meal
38. Which of the following is not a benefit of making healthy food choice during games and sports? 
    1. It helps us fight diseases easily if we get sick. 
    2. Helps our muscles recover quickly after an exercise 
    3. Provides us with the nutrients we need for good muscle development 
    4. Does not give us energy to take part in physical activities
39. The physical or mental energy needed to do a tiring activity for a long time is called; 
    1. stamina 
    2. flexibility 
    3. endurance
    4. strength
40. Name the following device used in swimming
    
    
    1. tyre 
    2. wheel
    3. floaters
    4. parachute
41. Which is the name of the activity illustrated in the diagram below?
    
    
    1. Forward roll 
    2. Backward roll 
    3. Side rolls
    4. Head roll
42. Which of the following is not a safety to observe when performing a double bounce? 
    1. Ensure you have the correct rope size 
    2. Ensure you are skipping in an open, flat and safe place
    3. Ensure there are stone on the surface 
    4. Ensure you are not overcrowded
43. Which of the following is on attacking technique in rounders?
    1. Batting
    2. Bowling
    3. Gripping
    4. Hitting
44. The equipment is used when playing which game?
    
    
    1. frisbee
    2. volley ball 
    3. football
    4. rounders
45. Grade four learner was juggling the ball as shown below. Which hand juggling skill was she demonstrating?
    
    
    1. One ball juggling
    2. Two balls hand juggling 
    3. Juggling two scarves 
    4. Three balls juggling
46. The following are the major food groups that make a balanced diet. Which one is not? 
    1. Carbohydrates
    2. Proteins
    3. Vitamins
    4. Fruits
47. The feelings of joy, pain, sadness, love and anger are called; 
    1. adolescence 
    2. emotions
    3. moods
    4. tension
48. Which of the following statement is false? 
    1. Human heart is located between the kidney 
    2. Human heart is protected by the ribs in the ribs cage
    3. Human heart pumps blood to the lungs to get oxygen and remove carbon dioxide 
    4. Human heart is located between the lungs
49. In frisbee game, the type of catch whereby only one hand is used is called;
    1. one handed rim catch
    2. two handed rim catch 
    3. forehand throw 
    4. backward throw
50. A healthy person needs to drink eight glasses of water a day that is approximately how many litres of water?
    1. 3
    2. 1
    3. 4
    4. 2

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTIONS
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Which of the following groups consists of non-flowering plants only? 
   1. Moss, spinach, pine 
   2. Cypress, fern, grass 
   3. Sisal, sweet potato, kales 
   4. Moss, fern, pine
2. Which of the following statements about a duck, lizard and a fish is NOT true? 
   1. They are vertebrates 
   2. They lay eggs 
   3. They have scales 
   4. They have internal fertilisation
3. The diagram below shows a structure found in the digestive system,
   
   In which part of the digestive system is it found? 
   1. Stomach 
   2. lleum 
   3. Duodenum 
   4. Colon
4. Grade five pupils at Upendo academy listed signs and symptoms of Tuberculosis as below.
   Samson - Chest pains
   Chebowen - Blood in sputum
   David - Persistent cough
   Mercy - Pain in the joints
   Who among the pupils gave a wrong sign and symptom?
   1. Mercy
   2. Samsom 
   3. David
   4. Chebowen
5. Which of the following is not an ear protection device won by people working in noisy industries? 
   1. Ear plugs 
   2. Ear muff's 
   3. Earphones 
   4. Ear defenders
6. Which of the following phases of the moon can only be observed using a telescope? 
   1. New moon 
   2. Gibbous 
   3. Full moon 
   4. Crescent
7. Which of the following acid is found in our stomachs and kills germs in the food?
   1. Sulphuric acid 
   2. Hydrochloric acid 
   3. Citric acid 
   4. Nitric acid
8. Which of the following processes are involved in the water cycle? 
   1. Melting and freezing 
   2. Condensation and sublimation 
   3. Disposition and vaporisation 
   4. Condensation and evaporation
9. Grade five leamers at Isang Academy did the experiment below.
   
   Which change of state of matter were the learners investigating: 
   1. condensation 
   2. solidification 
   3. freezing 
   4. vaporization
10. Which of the following is not a feature of the scratch window? 
    1. Sprite
    2. Download
    3. Thumbnails pane 
    4. Command pane
11. Which of the following features of a microsoft word window shows the name of the document and the application opened? 
    1. Title bar 
    2. Cursor 
    3. Tabs
    4. Quick access toolbar
12. Which of the following pair of parasites are external?
    
    1. Lice and pinworm
    2. Hookworm and tapeworm
    3. Jigger and lice
    4. Mite and roundworm
13. Which waterborne disease is prevented by draining stagnant water, proper sanitation wearing gumboots and gloves while working in water?
    
    1. Bilharzia
    2. Cholera
    3. Typhoid
    4. Dysentry
14. An iron nail sinks and a maize cob floats. Which factor affecting sinking and floating makes this happen?
    
    1. Shape
    2. Weight
    3. Size
    4. Material
15. All the following happen during inhalation. Which one does not?
    
    1. Lungs expand 
    2. Diaphragm flattens
    3. Ribs move downwards 
    4. Ribs move upwards

AGRICULTURE

16. Which one of the following maintenance practice of tools can be carried out on all types of tools?
    
    1. Greasing
    2. Sharpening
    3. Cleaning after use
    4. Oiling
17. Grade four pupils put some soil into a container full of water as shown below.
    
    Which component of soil were they investigating?
    
    1. Organic matter in soil 
    2. Water in soil 
    3. Air in soil 
    4. Living things in soil
18. Which of the followig is not a farming practice that conserves water? 
    1. Mulching
    2. Shading 
    3. Cover cropping 
    4. Mixing chemicals
19. Which parts of cassava is mainly enten? 
    1. Leaves
    2. Root 
    3. Seeds
    4. Stem
20. The best soil for building a fish pond; 
    1. has big particles 
    2. cracks when dry 
    3. spreads easily 
    4. has moderate capillarity
21. Weeds in a small kitchen garden uder innovative gardening can best be prevented by: 
    1. uprooting 
    2. use of chemicals 
    3. digging out 
    4. slashing
22. Poultry are mainly kept for, 
    1. meat and eggs 
    2. eggs and milk 
    3. meat and feathers 
    4. feathers ad wool
23. Which of the following animals is kept in the farm as a pet and for protection? 
    1. Donkey
    2. Dog
    3. Cat
    4. Horse
24. Eroded soil can be deposited in the following three areas except one. Which one is it? 
    1. Fence line 
    2. Valley 
    3. River bank 
    4. Nursery bed
25. Which of the following is the best way of controlling birds in a rice field?
    1. Safe traps
    2. Loud sounds
    3. Sare crow
    4. Use of repellant crops

HOMESCIENCE

26. Grace wants to repair a gaping scam in school uniform. Which is not a safety measure she should observe?
    
    1. Use a thimble when serving 
    2. Get a safe working place 
    3. Keep safe distance from the friend 
    4. Hold pins of needles with her mouth
27. Which one of the following is an example of synthetic textile fibres? 
    1. Polyester 
    2. Linen 
    3. Wool
    4. Cotton
28. Katana observed the following symbol on the care label of school sweater
    
    What does the label symbolise;
    1. Do not dry clean 
    2. Do not iron 
    3. Do not bleach 
    4. Wash using warm water
29. Makena wants to store her beans after harvesting. Which special bag should she use in order to prevent her beans from being attacked by pests? 
    1. Sisal sack 
    2. Hermetic bag 
    3. Shopping bag 
    4. Paper bag
30. Grade Five pupils want to clean plastic kitchen tools during a Home science lesson. Which one of the following is not a safety precaution when cleaning? 
    1. Use of hot water when cleaning the tools and equipment 
    2. Do not expose kitchen tools and equipment to direct sunlight 
    3. Do not clean them using rough materials 
    4. Dry them in a shade
31. The method of cooking food where the food is completely dipped and covered with oil is called; 
    1. dry fat frying 
    2. deep frying 
    3. shallow drying 
    4. boiling
32. hich nutritional deficiency disease is called by lack of iodine? 
    1. Scurvy 
    2. Anaemia
    3. Obesity
    4. Goitre
33. Andrew ate the following foods for lunch; rice, chapati and meat. Which nutrient is he lacking in the diet? 
    1. Carbohydrates 
    2. Minerals 
    3. Vitamins
    4. Proteins
34. Before buying goods one is supposed to do all the following except: 
    1. make a shopping list 
    2. compare prices 
    3. check the expiry date 
    4. check the manufacturing date
35. The following materials can be used to clean a glass surface except; 
    1. scrubbing brush 
    2. soft piece of cloth 
    3. old newspapers 
    4. a spray bottle

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

36. Which of the following is not a safety precaution when addressing a closed wound? 
    1. Wearing protective gloves before dressing a closed wound 
    2. Washing your hands before and after dressing a wound 
    3. Sharing injections and tweezers 
    4. Disposing materials and equipment used in dressing wound
37. The following are some of the activities that are performed to develop agility except one; 
    1. forward running 
    2. back to back running 
    3. pivoting 
    4. lateral running
38. The condition in which an individual has enough energy to perform a task without getting tired is called; 
    1. fittness
    2. balance 
    3. agility
    4. skills
39. Name the type of five action sequence shown in the figure below.
    
    
    1. handwalk 
    2. shoulder roll
    3. round off
    4. cartwheel
40. The following are learning points for through vault into forward roll. Which one is not? 
    1. Hips and feet horizontal 
    2. Tuck the legs up to the chest 
    3. Have a fast run up and take off powerfully on both feet
    4. Hands apart on the vaulting box
41. What type of swimming style is illustrated on the figure below.
    
    
    1. Backstroke
    2. Side stroke
    3. Breaststroke
    4. Headstroke
42. If any of your friends make a mistake while playing frisbee he/she needs to be B.E.C.A.L.M. What does letter E stand for?
    1. Expand
    2. Extend
    3. Explain
    4. Expect
43. What do we call the following technique in frisbee?
    
    
    1. Pivoting
    2. Cutting
    3. Marking
    4. Catching
44. When a raider escapes from the opponent by squatting below him or her to avoid being tapped before reaching the halfway line in Kabaddi game is called;
    1. scorpion kick 
    2. toe touch 
    3. frog jump
    4. Dubki
45. The following are locally available materials which are used in improving a volleyball net. Which one is not?
    
    1. Sisal fibre
    2. Old clothes
    3. Nylon ropes
    4. Logs of wood
46. Grade four pupils were discussing about how they use their leisure activities. Who gave the wrong use of leisure activity? 
    1. Jane - Reading story books 
    2. John - Listening to music 
    3. Jayleen - smoking cigarettes 
    4. Taking leisure walks
47. What is the type of crutch method illustrated in the picture below.
    
    
    1. single human crutch
    2. ambulance 
    3. double human crutches 
    4. metal crutch
48. Which of the following is not an item found in the first aid kit? 
    1. Triangular bandage 
    2. Comforming bandages 
    3. Cellotapes 
    4. Adhesive strip dressings
49. The use of substance or technique to illegally improve athletic performance is called;
    1. stereotype 
    2. drug abuse 
    3. smoking 
    4. doping
50. The type of rope skipping shown on the figure below is called;
    
    
    1. heel taps
    2. skier 
    3. struddle and straddle cross 
    4. single bounce

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTIONS

SECTION A: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (20mks)

1. Name the type of teeth used for cutting and biting food.(1mk)
2. Draw and name any two protective clothing (4mks)
3. What are water-bone diseases?(1mk)
4. Write two characteristics of plants as living things. (2mks)
5. Name any two digital devices (2mks)
6. A____helps one to point or select items on the computer screen. (1mk)
7. List the three states of matter. (3mks)
8. Reflected sound is also known as___(1mk)
9. What is force?(1mk)
10. List any to materials that can float in water. (2mks)
11. Name any two musical instrument that produce sound. (2mks) 

SECTION B: AGRICULTURE

1. When transplanting fruit seedlings we should select seedlings that are___(1mk)
2. Using water in the farm without wasting is known as water___(1mk)
3. List three examples of domestic animals (3mks)
4. Seeds of cereals are known as___(1mk)
5. Which type of soil drains the least amount of water?(1mk)
6. The meat from cattle is known as____ (1mk)
7. Name two vegetable crops. (2mks)
8. Study the pictures below and aname the part eaten (2mks)
   
9. Moles arte known to destroy the___ of crops. (1mk)
10. Manure that is made from decomposed plants and animal waste is known as___ (1mk)
11. List three used of water in farming. (3mks) 
12. Name any three fruits that have any seeds. (3mks)

SECTION C: HOMESCIENCE

1. Name two things you should consider when buying food from a general grocery. (2mks)
2. Name the three food groups. (3mks)
3. Name the fragile itensils shown in the pictures below. (3mks)
   
4. List two things that should not be used when cleaning glasses. (4mks)
5. Name the method used in cooking the foods named below. (4mks)
   
   1. Chapati -
   2. Githeri
   3. Sausages -
   4. Cakes.
6. Name three needlework tools. (3mks)
7. List two games that you play at school. (2mks)

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTIONS

1. The diagram below shows a certain blood vessel.
   
   The blood vessel shown above is 
   1. an artery 
   2. blood cell
   3. capillary 
   4. a vein
2. In the human alimentary canal, mineral salts are absorbed in the
   1. large intestines 
   2. duodenum
   3. mouth
   4. small intestines.
3. Which one of the following physical changes is not experienced in adolescent girls? 
   1. Increase in weight and height. 
   2. Voice deepening. 
   3. Growth of breasts. 
   4. Pimples appear on the face.
4. Which one of the following pairs of vertebrates lay unfertilized eggs?
   1. Newt and chameleon. 
   2. Frog and tilapia. 
   3. Lizard and salamander. 
   4. Snake and crocodile.
5. Which one of the following is not true about incubation stage in HIV infection? 
   1. One can affect others intentionally 
   2. One looks healthy 
   3. Signs and symptoms begin to show off 
   4. One tests positive
6. The main function of the red blood cell is to
   
   1. help in clotting blood. 
   2. transport other blood cells. 
   3. fight disease germs. 
   4. transport oxygen.
7. Human intestinal worms can best be controlled by 
   1. treating infected people in hospital 
   2. regular deworming 
   3. observing proper hygiene and sanitation 
   4. proper cooking of foods eaten raw
8. Which one of the following is true about molars and premolars? They 
   1. are equal in number in an adult 
   2. have ridges and cusps 
   3. are used for cutting and grinding 
   4. are shed from the age of six years
9. The method of grazing shown below is
   
   1. paddocking 
   2. strip grazing 
   3. herding
   4. tethering
10. The method of food preservation that removes water from food is 
    1. use of honey 
    2. salting 
    3. canning
    4. freezing
11. An embryo in a seed is composed of 
    1. hilum and testa 
    2. endosperm and cotyledon 
    3. plumule and endosperm 
    4. radicle and plumule
12. Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follows
    
    Which of the following is false about part Z? 
    1. Helps to moisten air. 
    2. It has hair and mucus. 
    3. It allows entry of food. 
    4. it has e-shaped rings.
13. Malaria can be prevented by the following methods except 
    1. ensuring that there are no long grasses and bushes around 
    2. immunization.
    3. draining stagnant water.
    4. covering water storage containers.
14. The nutrients required by plants in large quantities are the 
    1. macronutrients
    2. micronutrients
    3. compound nutrients 
    4. straight nutrients
15. Which one of the following is not true about fibre in the diet? 
    1. It has no nutritional values 
    2. It is not digested in the body.
    3. It helps prevent constipation. 
    4. It can be obtained from fats and oils.
16. Three of the following materials can be attracted by magnets except 
    1. aluminum material 
    2. iron rod 
    3. tinrod
    4. cobalt rod
17. Wilch one of the following paits consists of immunisable discases only?
    1. Tuberculosis and cholera. 
    2. Typhoid and malaria.
    3. Typhoid ani kwashiokor. 
    4. Bilharzia and tuberculosis.
18. Which one of the following plants is not attacked by stalk borer? 
    1. Sorghum
    2. Maize
    3. Green grams 
    4. Sugarcane
19. Pufi hails. mushrooms and toad stools are classified under which group of plants 
    1. Non-green plants. 
    2. Green-non-llowering plants.
    3. Fungi. 
    4. Carnivorous plants.
20. The diagram below shows an experiment that was set up by std 6 pupils.
    
    Which of the following statements is true about the experiment?
    
    1. Water in the basin decreases after the candle went off 
    2. Water in the jar went down when the candle went off 
    3. The candle went off immediately. 
    4. The experiment was investigating that air occupies space.
21. Which of the following animal parasites attack the intestines of sheep and goat only?
    1. Tapeworm.
    2. Lung worms. 
    3. Hook worms. 
    4. Liver fluke.
22. A pupil set up the apparatus as shown below.
    
    Which of the apparatus Q R S shows drainage in clay soil ?
    1. Q
    2. R
    3. S
    4. None of the above
23. A baby born by a mother who smokes might be born with the following problems except 
    1. stomach ulcers 
    2. poor inental growth
    3. weak immune systems 
    4. under weight
24. Which one of the following characteristics of clouds is found during fine weather? 
    1. Low in the sky
    2. Dark grey in colour. 
    3. Irregular shaped clouds. 
    4. Bundle of cotton wool.
25. The surrounding of living organisms is referred to as 
    1. habitat
    2. atmosphere 
    3. environment 
    4. shelter
26. Below are signs and symptoms of a certain water borne disease
    1. skin rash
    2. aches in muscles and joints
    3. headache d)sore in the walls of intestines
       The disease is likely to be 
       1. typhoid 
       2. malaria
       3. bilharzia
       4. cholera
27. Which one of the following parts of the digestive system is involved in storage of undigestible food materials before egestion?
    1. Large intestines. 
    2. Rectum. 
    3. Appendix. 
    4. Small intestine.
28. It is true to say that all animals 
    1. feed by chewing. 
    2. give birth. 
    3. react to changes in the environment. 
    4. move by walking
29. Below is a diagram that represents an investigation on the transfer of heat
    
    The wax melted and the pins fell one after the other because of 
    1. conduction and expansion
    2. convection and radiation 
    3. radiation and conduction 
    4. conduction and convection
30. If the stigma of a flower was cut off when the flower was young, which of the following would take place! 
    1. Ovules would become seeds
    2. Ovary would come a fruit. 
    3. Self pollin would take place. 
    4. Pollen grains could still be produced.
31. Which one of the following groups of livestock parasites are found in the liver?
    1. Hookworms, liveriluke, lungworms. 
    2. Tapeworms, hookus, roundwonas. 
    3. Lungworms, tapewonins, hookworms 
    4. Liverfluke, roundworms, lapeworms.
32. Which one of the following parts si a plant is correctly matched with its function? 
    1. Style - Allows the formation of the pollen tube. 
    2. Stalk - Protects the inner parts of the flower. 
    3. Sepal - Tran insects. 
    4. Anthers !duce ovules.
33. Which one of the plants grows where the soil lacks nitrates? 
    1. Bracket tree 
    2. Moss
    3. Buttercup 
    4. Lichens
34. The clouds that are usually mountainous and white in colour are also known for 
    1. being found low in the sky 
    2. a sign of a bad weather. 
    3. having a flat base. 
    4. bearing rain.
35. Which one of the following pairs does not consist of methods of controlling cron pests?
    1. Trapping and mulching 
    2. Spraying ar.d weeding
    3. Scaring and handpicking 
    4. Trapping and parang
36. The pie chart drawn presents the composition of air
    
    Which of following parts is wrongly matched to its importance?
    1. W-Supports burning
    2. Z-Germination of seeds
    3. Y-Making protein
    4. X-Preservation of soft drinks.
37. Food in a maize seed is stored in a part called 
    1. teste
    2. endosperm 
    3. plumule
    4. radicle
38. The main difference between paddocking and strip grazing is 
    1. size of the grazing area. 
    2. movement of the animals.
    3. type of the fence used 
    4. number of animals kept.
39. Three of the following are examples of carnivorous plants except one. Which one is
    
    1. Bladder wart 
    2. Sundew 
    3. Cactus
    4. Cobra lily
40. Study the food chain below and answer the question that follows.
    Grains→Rats→Snakes→Hawk
    What would happen if all the snakes were killed? 
    1. The number of hawks would increase. 
    2. The number of rats would increase. 
    3. There would be an increase in the amount of grains. 
    4. The hawks will start eating grains.
41. Blood is seen to be red because of the red pigment known as 
    1. oxyhaemoglobin 
    2. platelets 
    3. haemoglobin 
    4. chlorophyll
42. One of the following pests is wrongly matched with the part of the crop it attacks. Which one is it? 
    1. Aphids - Roots 
    2. Cutworms - Stems 
    3. Weevils - Grains 
    4. Stalkborer - Stems
43. Which one of the following is not a method of water-conservation? 
    1. Irrigation
    2. Harvesting rain water.
    3. Using water sparingly. 
    4. Re-using water.
44. Drugs that slow down body functions such as heartbeat and breathing rate are called 
    1. preventive medicines. 
    2. curative medicines 
    3. depressants. 
    4. narcotics
45. The following are traditional methods of preserving food. Which one is not? 
    1. Use of honey
    2. Freezing
    3. Salting
    4. Smoking
46. Standard five pupils set up the experiment shown below to demonstrate a certain type of heat transfer
    
    In which position in the diagram should the candle be placed for the convection box to work effectively?
    1. Q
    2. S
    3. R
    4. T
47. Which one of the following pairs of organs in the human body both produce sex cells? 
    1. Ovary and testis. 
    2. Penis and testis. 
    3. Uterus and ovary 
    4. Vagina and penis.
48. Farmers practise mulching mainly to stop which type of erosion? 
    1. Gulley
    2. Splash 
    3. Rill
    4. Sheet
49. The type of animal feed that is cut and fed to animals directly is known as 
    1. fodder
    2. silage 
    3. hay
    4. concentrate
50. The diagram below shows a coin that was placed in a container with water.
    
    What made the object to be observed at image W? 
    1. Splitting of light.
    2. Absorption of light. 
    3. Bouncing back of light. 
    4. Apparent bending of light.

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTIONS

1. Which of the following is false about arteries? 
   1. Have thick walls 
   2. Have pulse 
   3. Blood flows in them under high pressure 
   4. Carry blood to the heart
2. Which one of the following consists of minor components of the environment only? 
   1. Heat, sound, light 
   2. Water, heat, air 
   3. Water, air, soil 
   4. Light, animals, plants
3. The force of friction might be useful in the following activities except in
   1. drawing 
   2. walking 
   3. riding a bicycle 
   4. using a pulley
4. Grade 4 pupils collected the following materials during their Science lesson:
   1. Soil
   2. Test tubes
   3. Candles
      They were likely investigating 
      1. water in the soil 
      2. humus in the soil 
      3. air in the soil 
      4. living organisms in the soil

The diagram below is used to demonstrate a certain property of matter

5. A drop in the level of water in the narrow tube was as a result of
   1. Expansion of the liquid
   2. expansion of the air 
   3. contraction of the air
   4. contraction of the liquid
6. Which one of the following pairs of nutrients constitutes most essential in commercial animal feeds? 
   1. Protein and vitamins 
   2. Minerals and roughages 
   3. Fibre and carbohydrates
   4. Water and proteins
      Grade 5 pupils wanted to make a raingauge. They collected the following materials:
      1. Measuring jar
      2. Stopper
      3. Tin can
      4. Funnel
      5. Thin tube
7. Which of the following items collected were not necessary for their assembly?
   1. (ii), (iv)
   2. (iii), (v) 
   3. (i), (iv)
   4. (ii), (v)
8. An athlete uses the type of shoe shown below
   Spikes were fitted to help the runner by
   1. increasing the stepping area 
   2. decreasing friction 
   3. allowing breaking 
   4. holding firmly on track
9. Which one of the following is an artificial method of lighting a house?
   1. Windows 
   2. Bulbs that use H.E.P electricity 
   3. Transluscent roofs 
   4. Large doors
10. Which one of the following functions is performed by all stems? 
    1. Transportation of food and minerals 
    2. Food manufacturing 
    3. Protection of the plant 
    4. Storage of food and water
11. Which one of the following is true of animals? They all 
    1. give birth to live young ones 
    2. have mammary glands 
    3. locomote 
    4. live on land
12. Which pair contains drugs that are legalised in Kenya? 
    1. Bhang and alcohol 
    2. Heroin and khat 
    3. Khat and tobacco 
    4. Cocaine and alcohol

Use the diagram below to answer questions 13 and 14

13. Which one of the following is the main function of the part marked M? 
    1. Removal of waste products from the foetus to the mother. 
    2. Acting as a shock absorber 
    3. Nourishing the foetus 
    4. Facilitating the exchange of oxygen from the mother to the foetus.
14. Which part in the diagram above carries oxygenated blood and nutrients from the placenta to the foetus?
    1. M
    2. P
    3. O
    4. N
15. Which one of the following pairs consists of parasites that are found in the small instestines?
    1. Liverflukes and tapeworms 
    2. Lungworms and roundworms 
    3. Tapeworms and round worms 
    4. Lungworms and liverflukes
16. Which of the following is the last stage during the birth process? 
    1. Tying and cutting of umbilical cord 
    2. Contraction of uterine walls
    3. Amniotic sac breaks and releases the amniotic fluid 
    4. Release of the afterbirth
17. Which vaccines are giren to a child orally and on the left lower arm respectively?
    1. B.C.G, polio
    2. Yellow fever,PT
    3. Polio, B.C.G
    4. DPT, measles
18. The following measures were taken to prevent a certain disease:
    1. Proper disposal of waste
    2. Keep toilets and latrines clean
    3. Wash fruits thoroughly before eating
    4. Drain stagnant water
       Which of the four can best prevent typhoid?
       1. (i)
       2. (ii) 
       3. (iii)
       4. (iv)
19. Which one of the following is not a safety measure while handling chemicals at home? 
    1. Store chemicals out of children's reach 
    2. Store chemicals on the table, not the floor 
    3. Do not put chemicals in soda bottles
    4. Store chemicals in a lockable cabinet
20. Which one of the following standard weights can be used on a weighing scale to measure one kilogram of meat?
    1. Two 500g standard weights 
    2. Two 1kg standard weights 
    3. Two 100g standard weights
    4. Two 200g standard weights
21. Roots of a plant do all the following except 
    1. storage of food 
    2. absorption of mineral salts 
    3. making of food 
    4. support the plant in the soil
22. Pupils grouped materials as follows.
    Which pair of materials were correctly grouped?
    

    Good conductors of heat	Poor conductors of heat
    A.Copper  B. Plastic C. Aluminium D.Glass	wood glass iron wood

23. The main reason why the government has banned the use of plastic bags is because plastic bags
    1. are expensive to import 
    2. are difficult to recycle 
    3. are a threat to the soil 
    4. pollute air and water
24. Which of the following are the third, fifth and seventh planets from the sun respectively? 
    1. Earth, Jupiter, Uranus 
    2. Mars, Uranus, Neptune 
    3. Earth, Saturn, Uranus 
    4. Mercury, Jupiter, Neptune
25. Soil that cracks easily when dry is known for all the following characteristics except 
    1. good drainage 
    2. fine soil particles 
    3. very sticky when wet
    4. easily rolls into a ribbon
26. Which one of the following is not in the excretory organ? 
    1. Kidneys
    2. Anus 
    3. Skin
    4. Lungs
27. Curative drugs are mainly taken to 
    1. prevent people against diseases
    2. treat known diseases 
    3. protect children against childhood diseases 
    4. stimulate people
28. Which one of the following is not part of the solar system? 
    1. Planets
    2. Moon 
    3. Sun
    4. Stars
29. Repairing leaking taps specifically helps in 
    1. re-using water well
    2. harvesting rain water
    3. using water sparingly 
    4. recycling water
30. Which of the following is not a use of transluscent materials? They are used in making 
    1. sky lights 
    2. bathroom window panes 
    3. vehicle windscreens 
    4. ambulance window panes
31. Which one of the following is the strongest form of static electricity? 
    1. Lightning 
    2. Electric shock 
    3. Charged balloons 
    4. Hydroelectric power

The diagram below represents a simple machine.

32. Which of the following positions labelled W, X, Y and Z represents the load distance? 
    1. Y, Z
    2. X,Y 
    3. X, Z
    4. W,Z
33. Which one of th following changes takes place during adolescence in girls only? 
    1. Releasing of sex cells
    2. Fast body growth
    3. Growth of hair in pubic area 
    4. Widening of hips

Study the food chain below:
Plants → mice → snakes → hawks

34. What is not likely to happen if all snakes die?
    1. Plants will increase 
    2. Hawks will eat mice 
    3. Hawks will starve
    4. Mice will increase
35. Which one of the following lists does not contain foodstuffs that provide the same nutrients?
    1. Maize, wheat, rice, millet 
    2. Meat, eggs, beans, peas 
    3. Beans, peas, groundnuts, blackbeans
    4. Milk, eggs, rice, mutton
36. Pressure in liquids can be increased by
    1. changing depth 
    2. lifting the container 
    3. adding water 
    4. enlarging the container

Grade 5 pupils poured water into different containers as shown in the following diagrams

37. Which one of the following is true about what the pupils were investigating?
    1. Density in liquids depends on the container 
    2. Liquids take the shape of the container 
    3. Pressure in liquids changes with the container 
    4. Mass of the material changes with the container
38. Which one of the following behaviours of light would make an object in water appear bigger than it really is?
    1. Splitting of light 
    2. Dispersion of light
    3. Refraction of light SED.
    4. Reflection of light
39. Which one of the following is not a source of useful electricity? 
    1. Hydroelectric generators 
    2. Torch cell
    3. Geothermal generators
    4. Lightning
40. Which one of the following can not be done using force? 
    1. Slowing down motion 
    2. Speeding up motion 
    3. Determining motion
    4. Starting motion 
41. The ability of two liquids to mix depends on
    1. density
    2. amount 
    3. colour
    4. pressure

Below are characteristics of a certain animal:

1. It lays eggs
2. its body is covered with scales
3. It breathes through lungs
4. Its body temperature varies with that of the surrounding

42. Which of the following animals can not be put in the same group with the animal having the characteristics above?
    1. Snake
    2. Salamander 
    3. Gecko
    4. Crocodile
43. Which of the following is the main advantage of using organic mulch on a farm? To
    1. prevent soil erosion 
    2. prevent weeds from growing by suffocation
    3. conserve soil moisture
    4. enrich the soil with nutrients 
44. All the following are immunisable diseases except
    1. polio
    2. tetanus 
    3. measles
    4. malaria
45. Which one of the following is incorrect about HIV and AIDS?
    1. It is caused by a virus 
    2. It can be spread by insect bites 
    3. It is a fatal disease 
    4. It infects children and adults

The diagram below shows the composition of air

46. The gas marked S is used in
    1. breathing 
    2. fire extinguishers 
    3. electric bulbs
    4. germination 
47. All the following are precautionary measures during lightning. Which one
    1. Not leaning on walls 
    2. Avoid walking bare foot 
    3. Not holding metallic objects
    4. Avoid wearing a red cap
48. Weight is a force. It is measured using a 
    1. spring balance 
    2. beam balance
    3. wagning balance 
    4. see saw
49. When preparing compost manure, what is the main purpose of soil layer? To
    1. add nutrients 
    2. prevent water loss 
    3. introduce bacteria
    4. speed up decomposition
50. The tooth shown below is used for
    
    
    1. crushing and tearing 
    2. holding and gripping 
    3. grinding and biting 
    4. chewing and crushing

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTIONS

LIVING THINGS

1. State two characteristics of plants as living things
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
2. The following are protective clothing needed when handling plants. Name them 
   
3. A mango plant produces a young mango plant. This shows that plants ..................................................................... (die, reproduce)
4. We should wear ..................................................................... to protect our feet when handling plants.
5. Draw and colour the protective clothing that protects our eyes when handling plants
   
6. Classify the following into living and nonliving things.
   stone, dog, paper, earthworm, flag, frog, bottle, plant, cow, jembe
   

   	Living things	Non-living things
   a)
   b)
   c)
   d)

7. Another name for young plants is ..................................................................... (fruits, seedlings)
   
8. The picture above shows that plants ..................................................................... (grow, die)
9. Name any three plants found in your locality (area)
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
   3. .....................................................................
10. Plants need ..................................................................... to grow healthy (darkness, sunlight)

ANIMALS

1. Name two characteristics of animals
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
2. Animals without a backbone are called .....................................................................
3. Animals with a backbone are called .....................................................................
4. We should use ..................................................................... to carry small dangerous and poisonous animals (plates, forceps)
5. State whether the following animals are vertebrates or invertebrates
   
6. Name two protective clothing that you need when handling animals
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
7. Which of these animals does not have a backbone? .....................................................................(chameleon, fish, earthworm)
8. Animals move from one place to another...................................................................... True or false
9. A chicken reproduces by ..................................................................... (giving, birth, laying eggs)
10. Write the characteristic of animals shown below .....................................................................
    

HUMAN BODY

1. Digestion of food starts in the ..................................................................... and ends in the .....................................................................
2. The picture below shows the digestive system. Name the parts marked
   
   
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
   3. .....................................................................
   4. .....................................................................
   5. .....................................................................
   6. .....................................................................
3. Another name for small intestine is .....................................................................
4. The juice found in the mouth is called .....................................................................
5. How many incisors does a human being have? .....................................................................
6. The type of teeth used for biting and cutting food are called .....................................................................
7. How many roots does a premolar tooth have? .....................................................................
8. Draw and colour a molar tooth
   
9. State two characteristics of canines
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
10. The two types of teeth that are used for chewing and grinding food are ..................................................................... and .....................................................................

ENVIRONMENT
Air Pollution

1. What is the meaning of air pollution? .....................................................................
2. Write two causes of air pollution
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
3. Motor vehicle pollute air because they produce a lot of ..................................................................... (water, smoke)
4. What is the air pollutant in the picture below?
   
   Write True or False
5. Plants and animals need clean air for their growth .....................................................................
6. Polluted air is the best for breathing .....................................................................
7. Dusty roads cause air pollution .....................................................................
8. We can reduce bad smell from the toilets by .....................................................................
9. State one way in which animals are affected by air pollution .....................................................................

Task
Walk around your home and identify one air pollutants. Tell your parent/guardian about it.

Water Pollution

1. The harmful substances that cause water pollution are called water ..................................................................... (cleaners, pollutants)
2. The picture below shows a .....................................................................
   
3. Drinking water should be ..................................................................... to kill germs.
4. Name one disease that one can get by drinking polluted water .....................................................................
5. Write two causes of water pollution
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
      Write True or False
6. Clean water is black in colour .....................................................................
7. Clean water has no smell ....................................................................
8. Oil spillage does not pollute water .....................................................................
9. Write one way of reducing water pollution .....................................................................

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

1. Write the name of each of the digital devices shown below.
   
2. Write the functions of the following parts of a computer
   1. Monitor.....................................................................
   2. Keyboard .....................................................................
   3. Central processing unit .....................................................................
3. What is coding? ..........................................................................................................................................
4. Work out the Sudoku puzzle below by filling in the blank squares with correct numbers
   
5. State two safety precautions to observe when using digital devices
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
6. Draw and colour a football with its coded pattern
7. The part of a computer that controls a pointer on the screen is the ..................................................................... (speaker, mouse, cable)

MATTER
States of Matter

1. Name the three states of matter
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
   3. .....................................................................
2. Classify the materials below as liquids, gases or solids.
   Stone, air, cooking oil, pens, milk, wood, steam, smoke
   

   SOLIDS	LIQUIDS	GASES

3. Write True or False
   1. Solids have a definite volume .....................................................................
   2. Gases have a definite shape .....................................................................
   3. Liquids occupy space .....................................................................
4. Which one of the following is a solid .....................................................................? (water, air, soil)
5. State two characteristics of gases
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................

PROPERTIES OF MATTER

1. Look at the picture below
   
   From the picture, it is true to say that the stone is .....................................................................  in water (floating, sinking)
2. Write down any two examples of objects that float on water
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
3. Write down any two examples of objects that sink in water.
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
4. State two factors that affect floating, one sinking
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
5. A boat floats on water because of its .....................................................................(size, shape, weight)
6. A crushed bottle top .....................................................................(sinks, floats) in water while the one which is not crushed .....................................................................(sinks, floats)
7. Which one of the following is a sinker? ..................................................................... (a straw, a toothpick, a nail)
8. Study the materials given below
   Feather          Rubber                    Keys
   Coin                Pin                          Leaf
   Straw             Candle wax
   Group the above materials into floaters and sinkers and fill in the table below
   

   Sinkers	Floaters

9. The picture above shows a person swimming using a .....................................................................
   
   (floater, sinker)
10. Write True or False
    1. Floaters save lives .....................................................................
    2. A small pin floats on water .....................................................................

FORCE AND ENERGY
Force and its effects

1. What is force? .....................................................................
   State what is happening in each of the pictures below
   
2. Write three effects of force on objects 
   
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
   3. .....................................................................
3. Write two activities that require force
   
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
4. Write True or False
   1. Force can make an object move .....................................................................
   2. Force cannot change the shape of an object .....................................................................
   3. Force can change the direction of a moving object .....................................................................

Task
Apply force by kicking a ball and observe what happens. Share your experience with your friend.

SOUND ENERGY

1. Name two instruments that can produce sound
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
2. Sound travels in .....................................................................(one direction, all directions)
3. Sound can be reflected. True or false .....................................................................
4. When a bell is rung in the school compound, all the pupils hear the bell.
   This shows that sound travels .....................................................................
5. Reflected sound is also called .....................................................................
6. Name the places where sound can be reflected.
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
7. A flute produces sound by .....................................................................(blowing, hitting, plucking)

LIGHT ENERGY

1. Study the activity below
   
   The above activity shows that light travels in a .....................................................................
2. The materials that allow all the light to pass through are called .....................................................................materials (opaque, transparent, translucent)
3. List two materials that allow all the light to pass
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
4. Materials that allow only small amount of light to pass through are called ..................................................................... materials
5. Name two examples of translucent materials
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
6. .....................................................................materials do not allow any light to pass through them. (transparent, opaque, translucent)
7. A clear glass is an example of a .....................................................................material.
8. Give two examples of opaque material
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
9. Which of the following is a transparent material? .....................................................................(Stone, air, frosted glass)

HEAT ENERGY

1. The movement of heat through solids is called.....................................................................
2. Study the experiment below
   
   When the metal rod was heated for sometime, the pins started falling off.
   Which was the first pin to fall off? .....................................................................
3. Which was the last pin to fall off .....................................................................
4. The heat reached the pins by a method called .....................................................................
5. What is the difference between good and poor conductors of heat? .....................................................................
6. Name two good conductors of heat
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
7. Name two poor conductors of heat
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................

MACHINES

1. The fixed part of a lever is called .....................................................................
2. Indicate the effort, load or fulcrum in the following levers.
   
3. Levers make work ..................................................................... (harder, easier)
4. The part of a lever where force is applied is called the ..................................................................... (load, effort, fulcrum)
5. Draw and colour a beam balance in the space provided
   
6. What we try to lift in a lever is called  ..................................................................... (fulcrum, effort, load)
7. Name any two materials needed when making a beam balance
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
8. Name one lever found in your home .....................................................................

EARTH AND SPACE

1. State two things seen in the sky at night
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
2. The moon gets its light from the .....................................................................(clouds, sun, rain)
3. Name two things that we see in the sky during the day.
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
4. Name the clouds shown below:-
   
5. Name two activities that are done during rainy weather
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
6. Write two characteristics of cumulus clouds
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................
7. The sun rises in the ..................................................................... and sets in the .....................................................................
8. State two activities done during windy weather 
   1. .....................................................................
   2. .....................................................................

MARKING SCHEME

Living things
Plants 

1.                    
   1. They grow
   2. They reproduce
2.                          
   1. Gloves
   2. Apron / instant
   3. Gumboot
3. Reproduce
4. Gumboot
5. Drawing
6. Living things -  Dogs, Earthworm, Cow, Frog. Plant
   Non-living things - Stone, Paper, Flag, Bottle Jembe
7. Seedling
8. Die
9. Any sensible answer 
10. Sunlight

Animals

1.                
   1. they move
   2. they grow
2. Invertebrate
3. Vertebrate
4. Forceps
5.                                  
   1. vertebrate
   2. Invertebrate
   3. Vertebrate
   4. invertebrate
6. Gloves, gumboots
7. Earthworm
8. True
9. Laying eggs 
10. Reproduction

HUMAN BODY

1. Mouth, colon
2.                            
   1. food pipe
   2. Stomach
   3. Large intestine (colon)
   4. Rectum
   5. Mouth
   6. Small intestine
3. Ileum
4. Saliva
5. 8
6. Incisor
7. Two
8. Drawing
9.                    
   1. Sharp and pointed
   2. Have are not 
   3. Premolars, molars

ENVIRONMENT
Air Pollution

1. Making air dirty
2.                      
   1. Bad smell from dirty toilets
   2. Smoke from vehicles
3. Smoke
4. Smoke
5. True
6. False 
7. True 
8. Cleaning them
9. pollution can cause breathing problems

Water pollution

1. Pollutants
2. Water filter
3. Boiled
4. Cholera
5.                      
   1. Human wastes
   2. Soil particles
6. False
7. True
8. False
9. Proper disposal of human waste

Digital technology

1.                        
   1. Desktop computer
   2. Smart phens
   3. Radio
   4. Television 
2.                      
   1. Shows work being done by the computer
   2. Typing numbers/ symbols into a computer
   3. Controls all the different parts of a computer
3. Making something stand for another thing 
4. 3,4 4,3 5.
5.                  
   1. Do not make friends with unknown people online
   2. Avoid touching open socket when connecting digital devices
   3. Drawing 
   4. Mouse

MATTER
States of matter

1.                      
   1. Solids
   2. Liquids
   3. Gases
2. Solids: Stone, wood, pens
   Liquids choking oil Milk
   Gases; Air, Steam Smoke
3.                            
   1. True
   2. False
   3. True
4. Soil
5.                    
   1. They do not have a definite shape 
   2. Have no definite volume

PROPERTIES OF MATTER

1. Sinking 
2.                          
   1. Feather
   2. Plastic ruler
3.                                            
   1. Stone
   2. Glass
4.                            
   1. Shape
   2. Type of material
5. Shape
6. Sinks, floats 
7. A nail 
8. Sinkers; coin, key. pin
   Floater; Feather, Straw, candle wax, leaf
9. Floater
10.                      
    1. True
    2. False

FORCE AND ENERGY

1. A push or a pull
   1. A man pushing a wheelbarrow 
   2. Lifting a box
   3. Pushing a car
2.                  
   1. It makes an object more
   2. can stop a moving object
   3. Can change direction of a movingobject
3.                          
   1. Riding a bicycle
   2. Pushing a wheelbarrow
4.                        
   1. True 
   2. False
   3. True

SOUND ENERGY 

1.                
   1. Flute
   2. Guitar
2. All directions
3. True
4. In all directions
5. Echo
6.                      
   1. A big hall
   2. A church building
7. Blowing

LIGHT ENERGY

1. Straight line
2. Transparent
3.                          
   1. Air
   2. Clear glass
4. Translucent 
5.                        
   1. Frosted glass
   2. Skylight, tracing paper
6. Opaque
7. Transparent
8.                      
   1. Stone 
   2. Wood
9. Air

HEAT ENERGY

1. Conduction
2. A
3. D
4. Conduction
5. A good conductor allows heat to pass but a poor conductor does not
6.                          
   1. Sufuria
   2. Kettle
7.                
   1. Cloth
   2. Wood

MACHINES

1. Fulcrum /pint
2. 
3. Easier
4. Effort
5. Drawing
6. Load
7.                  
   1. Tins of the same size
   2. Pieces of timber/wood
8. Wheelbarrow
9.              
   1. Stars
   2. Moon

EARTH AND SPACE

1.                      
   1. Stars
   2. Moon
2. Sun
3.                  
   1. sun
   2. clouds
4.                    
   1. cumulus
   2. nimbus
   3. Stratus
5.                    
   1. Planting
   2. Weeding
6.                  
   1. Found very high in the sky
   2. Look like cotton wool
7. East, West
8.              
   1. Winnowing
   2. Flying kites

QUESTIONS

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

1. List two flowering plants. (2 marks)
2. Outline 3 precautions taken when handling harmful plants in the environment. (3 marks)
3. List 2 fungi in your locality. (2 marks)
4. Give 2 economic importance of fungi in the environment. (2 marks)
5. Define the following terms.
   1. Vertebrates - (2 marks)
   2. Invertebrates - (2 marks)
6. List any 3 sense organs in a human being.(3 marks)
7. Name the tooth drawn below. . (1 mark)
   
8. List 2 waterborne diseases.
9. Name 3 digital devices you know. (3 marks)
10. What is coding? _ (1 mark)
11.  State the three states of matter. (3 marks)
12. A grade five learner observed a burning candle through a bent pipe as shown below.
    
    He was unable to see the light because (1 mark)
13. Below is a human breathing system.  (3 marks)
    
    Name the labelled parts.
    H -  ........................... K -  ........................... L -  ...........................
14. List any 2 common external body parasites. (2 marks)

Assessment Rubrics - Science and Technology

AGRICULTURE

1. What is soil erosion?(1 mark)
2. Outline 3 ways of recovering soil.(3 marks)
3. Give 3 ways of conserving water in farming practices.(3 marks)
4. List any 2 climbing fruits in the environment.(2 marks)
5. Outline 4 ways of caring for young climbing fruit plants. (4 marks)
6. Give a product that we get from each of these animals. (4 marks)
   1. Cow 
   2. Goat
   3. Poultry -
   4. Sheep
7. Identify the type of soil described below. (4 marks)
   1. The soil that is best in drainage is :
   2. The best soil for modelling is
   3. The best soil for farming is
   4. The soil with fine particles is
8. Name the following gardening tools. (2 marks)
   1. 
   2. 
9. Outline 3 importance of container gardening. (3 marks)
10. List any 4 crops that can be grown in a container garden. (4 marks)
11. What is transplanting? (1 mark).

Assessment Rubrics - Agriculture

HOMESCIENCE

1. What is pre-teen?(1 mark)
2. List 4 changes that take place during pre-adolescence in boys.(4 marks)
3. Mention 2 factors to consider when choosing clothes and shoes for pre-adolescents. (2 marks)
4. Give 3 importance of using time well. (3 marks)
5. List any 4 effects of wasting time. (4 marks)
6. What is a communicable disease? (1 mark)
7. State any 4 cleaning materials and tools used for cleaning surfaces in the house. (4 marks)
8. List any 3 communicable diseases. (3 marks)
9. What is wise buying as used by a consumer? (1 mark) 
10. Outline 4 safety precautions to obser 'e when buying items. (4 marks)
11.  Write a group of any foods that make up a balanced diet. (1 mark) 
12. State 2 materials for cleaning the house. (2 marks)

Assessment Rubrics - Homescience

MARKING SCHEME

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Beans, maize , pawpaw and rice
2. Wear gloves
   Do not taste plants you do not know
   Wash hands after handling plants
3. Mushroom, toadstool, mould 
4. Used as food
   Used to make medicine
5.                  
   1. Animals with backbone
   2. Animals without backbone
6. Nose, tongue, eyes, ears, skin 
7. Molar 
8. Bilharzia, Cholera, Dysentry, Typhoid 
9. Laptop, smart phone, computer, tablet 
10. Use of symbols to represent information
11. Solid, liquid, gas 
12. Light travels in a straight line 
13. H-Trachea K-Lungs L-Diaphragm 
14. Lice, bedbugs

AGRICULTURE

1. Carrying away of top soil by water or wind
2. -Building gabions
   -Mulching
   -Planting trees 
3. Using drip irrigation
   -Digging dams for collecting water
   -Tuming off taps when not in use 
4. Passion fruits
5. -Weeding
   - Fencing
   - Spraying using chemicals
   - Pruning
6.                    
   1. Milk, meat, hide
   2. Milk, mutton, mohair
   3. Eggs, meat
   4. Mutton, wool
7.              
   1. sand
   2. clay
   3. loam
   4. clay
8.                      
   1. Jembe
   2. Slasher
9.  -can be practised where there are no farms
   -helps us to get vegetables
   -helps us to save money because we can get vegetables without buying
10. Cabbage, kale, carrot, beans 
11. Removal of a seedlingfrom a nursery and plant in the farm

HOME SCIENCE

1. The period just before adolescence
2. -Voice breaks
   -Shoulders broaden
   -Wet dreams
   -Growth of pubic hair
3. -Size
   -Colour
   -Cost
4. -Make us active
   -We accomplish what we are expected in time
   -Enables us avoid conflict
5. -Makes us lazy
   -Leads to conficts
   -Work compile
   -Affects our mental growth
6. Disease that can easily spread from one person to another
7. Mop, broom, dustpan, rag
8. Tuberculosis, Cholera, Common cold
9. Buying important items first 
10. -Buy durable items
    -Buy items that are not costly
    - buy items that are not expiring soon
    - Check condition of item "before buying
11. Any group with carbohydrate, protein and vitamins 
12. Broom, dustbin, dustpan