QUESTIONS
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (15marks)
- During a science lesson, grade four pupils were provided with a list containing names of different animals. They were asked to give examples of vertebrates. Which among the following was wrongly named?
- Dove
- Snake
- Millipede
- Lizard
- During a nature walk around a school compound, learners were able to notice that some plants were drying up due to ongoing drought. Among the following, which characteristics of living things is shown by the plants?
- Plants die
- Plants reproduce
- Plants remove waste
- Plants dry
Use the diagram below to answer questions 3 to 5
- The part labelled (ii) is
- Windpipe
- Oesophagus
- Trachea
- Pancreas
- Which part of the diagram above will absorb water?
- iii
- vi
- v
- iv
- Which part will store undigested food temporarily before removing?
- iii
- v
- vi
- iv
- The following are characteristics of a certain type of tooth
- Sharp and pointed
- Have one root
What is the function of the tooth described above?- Chewing
- Cutting and biting
- Grinding
- Tearing flesh
- Three of the following are air pollutants.
Which one among them is not?- Plants
- Dust
- Bad smell
- Smoke from vehicles
- In preparations for a science trip, the teacher asked learners to carry different devices that could be used in recording to school. The pupils carried the following. Which one among them could not help?
- During a clean up activity, learners were advised by their teacher to put on protective gears. Among the following, which one was not necessary to protect them from dust?
- Goggles
- Gloves
- Apron
- Vest
- The set up below was used to clean dirty water
The part labelled (iii) is- fine sand
- charcoal
- cotton wool
- pebbles
- While discussing about the effects of air pollution in our environment, Grade four learners listed the following. Which among them is not true?
- Improves immune system
- Causes eye irritation
- May cause accidents
- Reduces crop yields
- Name the digital device shown below
- Laptop
- Television
- Tablet
- Computer
- Three of the following are safety measures for handling the vertebrates and invertebrates. Which among them is not advisable when handling animals?
- Do not go close to animals
- Playing with animals
- Putting on gloves when handling animals
- Wash hands after handling animals
- Mornah, a grade four teacher, was guiding learners in discussion about the vertebrates and invertebrates. She asked leamers to list only invertebrates in their locality. Who gave the correct answer?
- Priscah-Lions, pigs, birds
- Mary-Sheep, bees, flies
- Tom-Frogs, mosquitoes, lizards
- Lydia - Ticks, cockroaches, spiders
- Brian visited a dentist to advise him on different ways of taking care of his teeth. Among the following practices, which one is not a way of taking care of our teeth?
- Eating sugary foods
- Visiting dentist regularly
- Chewing hard food
- Brushing daily
AGRICULTURE (10 marks)
- Grade 4 learners were asked to state uses of clay soil by their agriculture teacher. The learners gave the following uses. Which is not correct?
- Making bricks
- Growing rice
- Making fish ponds
- Growing coconut
- Grade four learners brought materials for making compost manure. Which among the following materials was not necessary?
- Grass
- Ash
- Polythene bags
- Chicken dropping
- When John was heading home, he saw people constructing a house in his village. Which type of soil did they mix with cement during the construction?
- Loam soil
- Sandy soil
- Clay soil
- Silt
- Grade four learners were discussing about the uses of water in the farm. Which among the following uses is not correct?
- Mixing chemicals
- Washing harvested crops
- Washing tools
- Cooking
- The following are small wild animals and the damage they cause in the farm. Which animal is wrongly matched with its cause in the farm?
- Birds -Eat fruits from our crops
- Squirrels - Remove planted seeds from the holes
- Mongoose-Eats chicken
- Moles -Eat chicks
- Grade four learners wrote crops grown in clay soil on their board. Among the following crops, which one can not be grown in clay soil?
- Rice
- Cassava
- Cotton
- Arrow roots
- In an activity to determine how different types of soils hold water, the following materials are needed except
- Cotton wool
- Tins
- Different types of soil
- Sieve
- Grade four learners were asked by their agriculture teacher to state the type of soil suitable for making flower vase. Among the following learners, who gave the correct answer?
- Mike - Sandy soil
- Gladys - Clay soil
- Peter-Loam soil
- Mwangi - Silt
- Three of the following are animals kept at home as domestic animals in our locality. Which among them is not?
- Pig
- Chicken
- Squirrels
- Goose
- During an agricultural tour to a nearby farm, grade four learners were able to learn about different methods of water conservation in the farm. Among the following, which one is not a method of water conservation in the farm?
- Mulching
- Using drip irrigation
- Shading
- Weeding
HOME SCIENCE (10 marks)
- Grade 4 learners wanted to choose their play items. Which is not a good quality or play item they should consider?
- Should be simple
- Should not be easy to break
- Should be suitable for their age
- Should have sharp edges
- Name the kitchen untensil below. It is used to preserve milk.
- Pot
- Bottle
- Gourd
- Kettle
- Name the material used to make the pair of shoes below
- Canvas
- Plastic
- Leather
- Rubber
- .................................helps us to buy only necessary things and save money.
- Shopping list
- Budget
- Menu
- Recipe
- Whisk is a kitchen utensil used when
- cooking rice
- preparing pancakes
- cooking fish
- cooking chicken
- Vomiting is common illness in the community. Which one of the following is a possible cause?
- Drinking a lot of water
- Eating fruits
- Eating contaminated food
- Too much sleep
- The following are leisure activities we engage in. Which one does not require a lot of energy?
- Playing football
- Dancing
- Skipping the rope
- Watching a match
- How do we call a list of steps to follow while preparing a particular food?
- Menu
- Recipe
- Ingredients
- Shopping list
- Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of COVID-19?
- Bleeding
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Sore throat
- Peter used the item below to clean their compound.
Name the item- Mop
- Brush
- Dustpan
- Broom
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION (15 marks)
- Name the swimming skill illustrated below.
- Breaststroke
- Sidestroke
- Starfish float nision
- Front crawlay
- At the swimming pool, learners should observe the following instructions except
- wear a swimming costume
- take a bath before swimming
- swim at the deep end in the absence of the coach
- always enter the swimming pool when the coach is around
- What is the importance of performing a handstand?
- Enhances co-ordination
- Enhances speed
- Makes one become weak
- It makes one grow thin
- How many skills does a 2-action sequence involve?
- 4
- 1
- 6
- 2
- The following are gymnastic activities except
- rope skipping
- forward roll
- handstand
- v-balance
- Which one of the following is a benefit of rope skipping?
- One gains a lot of weight
- One develops a good poisture
- Weakens body muscles
- Makes one lose coordination
- The equipment below is used in the game of rounders. Name it.
- Rounders bat
- Rounders ball
- Rounders post
- Rounders stand
- What is the benefit of hand juggling as a physical exercise?
- Improves flexibility of the leg muscles
- Makes one lose energy
- Makes one lose confidence
- Improves eye hand co-ordination
- Which material can not be used when improvising a ball at home?
- Dry leaves
- Soil
- Old clothes
- Waste pape's
- The following parts of the body can be used to pass the ball in soccer except
- hand
- head
- knee
- foot
- One of the games below use a net as an equipment. Which one does not?
- Soccer
- Rounders
- Volleyball
- Hand ball
- How many players make a team in football?
- 7
- 6
- 11
- 22
- Which game among the following cannot be played using overarm pass?
- Handball
- Netball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Which of the following is a requirement for a referee during a football match?
- Flag
- Jersey
- Whistle
- Gloves
- Which of the following is not a sporting activity?
- Running
- Fighting
- Swimming
- Football match
MARKING SCHEME