Questions 1 to 15

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

Good management of waste is important for a clean environment. When waste is not disposed of ___1___, it can affect human health ___2___ damage the environment. For instance, waste that is carelessly dumped has led to ___3___ of water sources, bad smell and an increase___4___ disease vectors, pests and scavengers. ___5___ some types of waste do not need to be thrown away. They___6___ be recycled. For example, waste paper can be ___7___ to a factory to make toilet paper. Other materials that can be recycled ___8___ plastics, glass and metals.enl

In some communities, there are organisations that ___ 9___ environmental awareness. They do this by ___10___ providing households with garbage bags. The households use these bags to put in the rubbish from ___11___ houses. These organisations also give the youth the ___12___of ensuring that they pick ___13___ garbage and ferry it to ___14___ collection points. This type of activity trains the youth to be ___15___members of society.

For questions 16 to 19, choose the best alternative to fill in the blank space.

16. When my father fell sick, he  _________________ in bed for five days.
    1. lay
    2. laid
    3. lied
    4. lain
17. Juma was congratulated __________________ passing his examination.
    1. for
    2. on
    3. at
    4. over
18. Sarah ____________________ a story to entertain us at breaktime.
    1. put out
    2. made up
    3. gave up
    4. brought out
19. Our class prefect will __________________ from his position at the end of the term.
    1. step down
    2. take down
    3. get down
    4. put down

For question 20, choose the best arrangement of the given sentences to make a sensible paragraph.

20.  
    1. We dug holes in our school compound.
    2. We made a fence around each seedling.
    3. We planted and watered the seedlings.
    4. It was a tree planting day.
       1. (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
       2. (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
       3. (i) (iv) (ii) (iii) 
       4. (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)

For questions 21 and 22, choose the alternative that means the same as the underlined sentence.

21. Unless it rains. I will not plant beans.
    1. I will not plant beans when it rains.
    2. I will plant beans because it rains. 
    3. I will not plant beans after it rains. 
    4. I will only plant beans if it rains.
22. The person who repairs shoes has gone home.
    1. The repairer has gone home.
    2. The mender has gone home.
    3. The cobbler has gone home.
    4. The monger has gone home.

Read the passage below and then answer questions 23 to 25.

Dan, Leah, Asha and Shem are pupils at Akili Primary School. They take part in different activities during the holidays. Dan grows potatoes and maize. Leah grows potatoes and keeps dairy cattle. Asha grows potatoes and maize. Shem and Dan keep poultry and sheep.

23. Which activity is the least practised by the pupils?
    1. Poultry farming.
    2. Dairy farming.
    3. Crop farming,
    4. Sheep farming.
24. Which two pupils would get mutton and eggs from their farming?
    1. Leah and Shem. 
    2. Dan and Asha.
    3. Leah and Dan.
    4. Dan and Shem.
25. Which statement is true according to the passage?
    1. Only one pupil grows maize.
    2. Three pupils keep poultry.
    3. Dan does most activities.
    4. Shem keeps sheep and grows maize.

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

Jeremy lived with his parents in Kongoni village. His father was a peasant farmer who owned a tiny piece of land. Each year, he planted maize and beans on this farm but the family did not have enough to eat. Jeremy's mother moulded pots and weaved baskets to sell at the local market. However, these did not fetch the family much money.

Jeremy was a very clever boy and his father was proud of him. He constantly got very good grades and was top of his class. What his teachers did not know was that Jeremy was always tired and hungry by the time he reached school. He had to walk ten kilometres to school every day. In the evening, he would walk back home and arrive when it was nearly dark. His mother would ask him to look after the younger children while she cooked supper.

One morning, Jeremy's mother was not feeling well. She sent him to fetch some firewood. This would make him late for school. He was worried that he would miss the first lesson.

As soon as he dropped the bundle of firewood in the house, Jeremy hurriedly left for school. On the way, he had to cross a narrow wooden bridge. Some of the wood appeared rotten and could fall into the river any time. So, Jeremy walked across the bridge carefully. Suddenly, he heard a splash and a scream from behind. He turned and saw a small child clinging onto a piece of timber. Jeremy wasted no time. He dived into the river. It was very cold. He felt the current carry him along. He swam hard against it and soon reached the child. He held out his hand and the child clung to him. Jeremy swam to the river bank with the little boy in his arms.

Soon a crowd gathered at the river bank. Among them was a smartly dressed lady.

"You are a brave young man". She said. The overjoyed lady led the two boys to her home. She gave them clothes to change. She told Jeremy, "Don't worry. I will accompany you to school and explain to your teacher why you are late." The lady was pleased with Jeremy's heroic act and gave him a brand new bicycle and promised to pay his school fees when he joined secondary school the following year. Jeremy was grateful and very excited. is

(Adapted from Safari Children's Book 2 (1973) JKF, Nairobi.)

26. Which one of the following is true about Jeremy's family?
    1. They were proud.
    2. They were not wealthy.
    3. They were generous.
    4. They were not hardworking.
27. According to the passage, Jeremy's father was proud of him because Jeremy
    1. worked very hard at school.
    2. helped his parents at home.
    3. saved the boy at the river.
    4. sold pots and baskets at the market.
28. The word "clinging" as used in passage means
    1. holding.
    2. touching.
    3. floating.
    4. pushing.
29. Why was Jeremy always hungry when he reached school?
    1. His family had many members.
    2. He was given work during supper time.
    3. The farm did not produce anything.
    4. The family did not have enough food.
30. "Top of his class" as used in the passage means;
    1. Jeremy was a leader in his class.
    2. Jeremy performed best in his class.
    3. Jeremy was doing everything in his class.
    4. Jeremy was sitting in front of his class.
31. Why was Jeremy worried?
    1. He would be late for class. 
    2. His mother was unwell. 
    3. He would be punished.
    4. His friends would laugh at him.
32. Why did Jeremy rush to school?
    1. He had to cross a narrow bridge.
    2. He wanted to save the little boy.
    3. He wanted to attend the first lesson.
    4. He had already brought the firewood.
33. Why did Jeremy walk carefully across the bridge?
    1. He was tired.
    2. It was weak.
    3. It was made of wood.
    4. He was afraid of the river.
34. From the passage, we can say that the small child
    1. was in great danger.
    2. was the smart lady's child.
    3. wanted to swim in the river.
    4. went to the same school as Jeremy.
35. Which one of the following is not true about the passage?
    1. Jeremy's mother was a businesswoman. 
    2. Jeremy was always late for school.
    3. Jeremy knew how to swim.
    4. Jeremy's teachers did not know him well.
36. From the passage, we can say that the smartly dressed lady is
    1. clever and brave. 
    2. wise and patient.
    3. generous and thankful.
    4. curious and talkative.
37. Which one of the following statements is true according to the passage?
    1. Jeremy knew the smartly dressed lady. 
    2. Jeremy fetched firewood every day.
    3. Jeremy was in final year in primary school.
    4. Jeremy did not take care of his sick mother.
38. Which one of the following is the most important lesson we learn from this passage?
    1. We should always dress smartly.
    2. We should always help those in need.
    3. We should walk carefully across bridges. 
    4. We should work hard in school.

Read the following passage and then answer questions 39 to 50.

There are many sources of natural energy. They include wind, water and the sun. Energy from the sun is called solar energy. This type of energy is renewable. This means that it naturally replaces itself as it is being used. It therefore does not get finished. Solar energy is also plentiful. In fact, in only about 12 minutes, enough solar energy reaches the surface of the earth to supply the entire world with energy.

However, solar energy is not available all the time. It is not available at night. Clouds can also block out some of it. Nevertheless, when there is sunlight, solar energy can be conserved and used later. Moreover, when the sunlight strikes walls of buildings, solar energy is absorbed and stored. During the night, as outdoor temperatures fall, the stored energy is released slowly making the rooms warm.

A device called solar collector can be used to heat water for washing clothes, washing dishes and bathing. Water heated this way can also be stored in a tank to warm indoor air by releasing the heat. Unfortunately, this method of heating water is not used very much because the collector cannot store enough energy required to heat a large amount of water.

Another way of heating water is by using a solar furnace. The method can be used to heat water to temperatures high enough to produce steam. The steam can be used to generate electricity. So far, very few solar furnaces are being used because they are very expensive to build.

All in all, the sun remains one of the most available sources of energy. Therefore, energy experts hope to make better use of solar energy in the future.

(Adapted from Science Probe (Second Ed.) 1993 by John Wiley & Sons, Canada.)

39. According to the first paragraph, we can say that the sun
    1. is the only natural source of energy.
    2. produces energy that can be used over and over again.
    3. has better energy than wind and water.
    4. takes exactly 12 minutes to reach the earth.
40. Renewable energy is one which is
    1. used completely.
    2. found everywhere.
    3. always there.
    4. rarely replaced.
41. From the passage, we can tell that solar energy is mostly available
    1. at night.
    2. at sunrise.
    3. when it is cloudy.
    4. when the sky is clear.
42. What happens when sunlight reaches a house?
    1. Outdoor temperatures reduce.
    2. The walls become much better. 
    3. Energy from the sun is blocked.
    4. Solar energy is stored in the walls.
43. The word "device" as used in the passage means the same as
    1. method.
    2. equipment.
    3. way.
    4. plan.
44. According to the passage, rooms can be made warm by
    1. hot water kept in a tank.
    2. making houses strong.
    3. the use of a solar furnace.
    4. building many water collectors.
45. Which one of the following statements is trueabout a solar collector?
    1. It is used to store hot water.
    2. It is used to wash different things.
    3. It is not common.
    4. It is not expensive.
46. The word generate as used in the passage means the same as
    1. produce.
    2. control.
    3. carry.
    4. light.
47. From the passage, which of the following is arranged in the correct order?
    1. solar furnace; producing steam; generating electricity; heating water. B
    2. heating water; solar furnace; producing steam; generating electricity.
    3. solar furnace; heating water; producing steam; generating electricity.
    4. heating water; producing steam; generating electricity; solar furnace.
48. From the passage, we can tell that energy experts are
    1. patient. 
    2. powerful. 
    3. energetic.
    4. hopeful.
49. In future, the use of solar energy will
    1. possibly improve.
    2. be the only one left.
    3. attract more experts.
    4. be cheaper.
50. Which one of the following would be the most suitable title for this passage?
    1. Getting energy from the sun.
    2. Types of renewable energy.
    3. Storage of solar energy.
    4. Uses of natural energy.

Question 1 to 3 

Read the telephone conversation below. It contains blank spaces numbered 1 to 3. For each blank space, select the best alternative from the choices given.

Pupil:               Hello, Teacher.
Class teacher: Hello. ____1_____
Pupil:                I am Barasa Kabengi, a pupil in Grade 6 Yellow.
Class teacher: Yes, Barasa, how can I help you?
Pupil:                ____2_____
Class teacher: Is there a problem at home?
Pupil:                My young sister is joining Grade 1 today. She has been crying. She wants me to accompany her to school. Grade 1 learners are to                              report at 8:30 a.m. today.
Class teacher: Okay, Barasa. You can come along with her. Make sure you come to see me after she settles down in her classroom.
Pupil:                ____3____

1.  
   1. Who are you?
   2. Who is this?
   3. Whom am I speaking to?
   4. Whom do you want to speak to?A
2.  
   1. May I be late for school today?
   2. I want to be late for school today.
   3. I will be late for school today.
   4. Must I be late for school today?
3.  
   1. That's good, Teacher.
   2. It's okay, Teacher.
   3. It's alright, Teacher.
   4. Thank you, Teacher.

For questions 4 to 5, complete each of the blank spaces with the correct alternative from the choices given.

4. If I had a lot of money, I ______________________ travel all over the world.
   1. should
   2. would
   3. can
   4. will
5. Odoko goes to school _________________________ foot every morning.
   1. by
   2. with
   3. on
   4. in

Read the passage below and then answer questions 6 to 9.

Human beings have always kept animals for different purposes. Animals can be kept as pets. A pet is an animal kept for pleasure. We keep pets because we love their company. We play with them. They are just like our friends, so we keep them happy and comfortable. Indeed, the dog, which is a common pet, has been said to be man's best friend.

Animals can also be kept to help human beings do certain tasks. This is because they have special abilities which human beings do not have. For example, donkeys have strength to carry heavy luggage. They can therefore help us in transportation.

Some animals are kept as source of food. Animal products such as milk and eggs are a rich source of nutrients. It is important to realise that whether we keep animals as pets, to help in work, or for food, they deserve kind treatment.

6. Why do we keep pets?
   1. To help us carry heavy things.
   2. To make us happy.
   3. To provide food.
   4. TO protect the environment   
7. Which one of the following is true about donkeys and dogs?
   1. They are man's best friend.
   2. They are better than us.
   3. They can do things that we cannot do.
   4. They are always comfortable and healthy.
8. The word 'special' as used in the passage means the same as _____________________
   1. strange.
   2. unusual.
   3. new.
   4. unkonwn.
9. What is likely to happen if we do not treat animals kindly?
   1. They will not live with us.
   2. They may not give us enough food.
   3. We may not get enough benefits from them.
   4. We may not be happy and comfortable.

Read the story below and then answer questions 10 to 12.

Hassan likes running errands for his parents. The other day, he was sent to the shop to buy some items. His father had written the prices of the items on a list. The total cost was four hundred and twenty five shillings. His father had given him five hundred shillings. Hassan was expecting a balance of seventy five shillings.
The shopkeeper was very busy on that day. She was serving many customers. When Hassan got the balance, he stepped out of the shop to count the money. He could not believe it. The shopkeeper had given him five hundred and seventy five shillings! Hassan thought this was his lucky day.
He sat down under a tree to plan how he would spend his new found cash. He started counting all the things he wanted to buy. This time he would go to a different shop.
On his way to the shop, Hassan remembered what his father had once told him, "Never take what does not belong to you". He realised the five hundred shillings belonged to the shopkeeper. He walked back to the shop to return the money. The shopkeeper was surprised to see him back so soon. When Hassan handed her the money, she was very grateful and said, "You are an angel. I'm proud of you, young man".
Hassan walked home shoulder high. He knew his father would be very pleased with him.

10. Why did Hassan's father write the list of items? 
    1. He did not want Hassan to forget any item. 
    2. He did not want Hassan to delay in the shop.
    3. He wanted Hassan to get the right balance from the shopkeeper.
    4. He wanted Hassan to do the totals of the cost of the items.  
11. The shopkeeper was surprised to see Hassan back because ________________________
    1. Hassan returned the money.
    2. the shopkeeper was very busy that day.
    3. Hassan had just left the shop.
    4. the shopkeeper had given him the balance.
12. This story teaches us that ___________________________
    1. honesty is the best policy.
    2. hurry hurry has no blessing.
    3. once bitten twice shy.
    4. a friend in need is a friend indeed.

Read the story below and then answer questions 13 to 15.

Many afternoons, Hyena and Hare spent hours in a field cating the farmer's groundnuts. One day, Hare heard that the farmer was complaining that his groundnuts were being stolen. Hare went to him and said, "I will catch the thief for you."

One afternoon, Hare told Hyena that groundnuts are sweeter when you eat them with your legs buried in the ground. Hyena buried his four legs in the ground. He looked at the Hare and asked him, "Hare, why have you not buried your four legs?" Hare replied, "My legs are very short." Hyena was happy with Hare's answer, and he continued eating groundnuts. Hare watched carefully and when he saw the farmer coming, he quickly ran away. Hyena too saw the farmer, and tried to escape, but his legs were stuck in the ground. The farmer caught him and gave him a thorough beating.

13. Which one of the following is true according to the story?
    1. Hare stole the groundnuts just like Hyena.
    2. Hare was a true friend of the farmer.
    3. Hare was not able to cheat Hyena.
    4. Hare buried oe of his legs in theground.
14. From the story, Hare is ________________________________.
    1. friendly
    2. funny
    3. busy
    4. tricky
15. What do we learn from this story?
    1. People need to share what they have.
    2. We should keep the right friends.
    3. Farmers should beat all Hyenas.
    4. We should always do what we are told.

Questions 16 to 20

Read the passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 16 to 20. For each blank space, select the best alternative from the choices given.

Asha has a small garden at home. She likes it because it is a gift from ___16___ grandfather. Asha grows ___17___ vegetables in her garden. She ____18____ taking care of her vegetables. She does not like to sit in the house ___19___  play games on the phone. She hopes to sell her harvest 
___20___ month.

For questions 21 to 28, fill in the blank spaces with the correct alternative from the choices given.

21. The teacher found the learner ____________________________ the classroom.
    
    1. to
    2. in
    3. on
    4. over
22. Ali left the book ____________________________ the table.
    1. with
    2. on
    3. in
    4. from
23. The children are planting trees, _____________________________________
    1. aren't they?
    2. aren't we?
    3. are they?
    4. are we?
24. Rudisha did not find the story book in his bag because___________________________________ had taken it.
    1. anybody
    2. somebody
    3. everybody
    4. nobody
25. The teacher told us to take care of _______________________________during the journey.
    1. themselves
    2. yourself
    3. ourselves
    4. yourselves
26. The thieves took away our goats _______________________________ force.
    1. with
    2. by
    3. at
    4. under
27. This is the hen ________________________________ egg broke.
    1. who
    2. whom
    3. whose
    4. which
28. The class teacher will present. ____________________________us a present.
    1. given
    2. gives
    3. gave
    4. give

In question 29, choose the best alternative from the choices given.

29. 'Neither Kalusi nor Sofia came late to class'.
    Means:
    1. Only Kalusi came late to class.
    2. Only Sofia came late to class.
    3. Both Kalusi and Sofia came late to class.
    4. Both Kalusi and Sofia did not come late to class.

Read the following paragraph and answer question 30.

Nasir, Banda and Lona are friends. They all play football. Nasir also plays volleyball. Lona also plays netball.

30. According to the story, who plays football only?
    1. Nasir.
    2. Banda.
    3. Lona.
    4. All of them.

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

There are many things we do without plan. 'When you wake up, you __1___ start by stretching then you move out of bed. There are many times when you go ___2___ to the washroom ___3___ at other times, you go to take a shower. This routine is ______ as any other activity, like brushing the _______, could casily come in ___6_____order. What do you do after bathing? Majority of us ____7___some oil or make-up before dressing up___8_____ clean clothes. Nobody prepares to do these activities in___9____ but we all find them following almost the same ___10___

The main difference is the time each of us take to accomplish them. It takes ____11___people a longer time to choose what to ___12___. This is because some clothes are more ___13____ for activities of a ___14___ day. It requires that one plans for the clothes to use for a specific day to_15__ looking awkward. All we do happens because we have always done it repeatedly.

For questions 16 to 18, choose the alternative which means the same as the underlined expression.

16. All candidates look forward to joining Form One next year.
    1. expect
    2. enjoy
    3. long for
    4. wait for
17. You should never hand in your composition before going over it.
    A. study C. finish
    B. revise
    D. read
18. Nowadays some families find it difficult to bring up many children. 
    1. raise
    2. educate
    3. feed
    4. afford

For questions 19 and 20, choose the best arrangement of the given sentences to make a sensible paragraph.

19.  
    1. I treasured entertainment.,
    2. It was interesting watching animals at play.
    3. I would spend hours and hours watching the monkeys.
    4. Whenever I had money, I would go to the zoo.
       1. (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
       2. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
       3. (i), (ii), (iv), (iii)
       4. (i), (iv), (ii), (iii)
20.  
    1. He keeps cows and goats
    2. There are more goats that cows on his farm
    3. He is a large scale farmer
    4. Some of the goats were bought recently
       1. (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
       2. (iii), (iv), (i), (ii)
       3. (iii), (i), (ii), (iv)
       4. (iii), (ii), (iv), (i)

For questions 21 and 22, choose the alternative that means the same as the underlined sentence.

21. It's upon you to decide what to do over the weekend.
    1. You are at liberty to do what you want over the weekend.
    2. You will do anything others do over the weekend.
    3. You will do what you're told to do over the weekend.
    4. You will do what has been decided over the weekend.
22. Even if you complain, he is not likely to take any action.
    1. He will only take action if you are likely to complain.
    2. Since he'll take no action, there's no need for you to complain.
    3. You have to complain for him to take action.
    4. He didn't take any action because you complained late.

In each of the questions 23 to 25, one of the words is a general term which includes the other three. Select the word.

23. 
    
    1. ladles
    2. pots
    3. utensils
    4. pans
24.  
    1. car
    2. organ
    3. heart
    4. liver
25.  
    1. sorghum
    2. millet
    3. rice
    4. grain

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

When Tira left his homeland, it was for two good reasons. He had tried his best tó carn a decent living but it flopped in his face. In the better days, he had worked very hard and built himself a house and bought some goats and sheep. However, things turned upside down for him without a warning. He lost both parents almost simultaneously and as if to add insult to injury, robbers broke into his home soon after. They carted away whatever could be of value to them, including the goats and sheep. So, he left his homeland in a kind of protest.

Word had been going round of a peaceful and welcoming community in the neighbouring country. It is there that Tira decided to go and try his luck. He knew it would not be easy to settle down there but somehow, it would be better than what he had been through at his native home. It was a long journey by lorry; the only means of transport that could cover the distance and was affordable. He carried very little and had a very good reason for it.

Tira was warmly received by his kinsmen who had settled there carlier. He was put up in a home as he looked for moncy to construct his own house. In a few months, he had a modest home of his own but that did not satisfy him. He worked so hard that in his second year there, he was the one giving shelter to new people from his homeland. His herd and flock had grown to big numbers and this made him gain respect among the others. It was not doubtful anymore; Tira was destined for bigger things.

Tira's return to his native home was just as impromptu as his departure from there had been. News reached him that land was being demarcated back at home and that his cousins were allocating themselves his parcels. He left with intention of returning after a week or so but that was not to be. To reclaim his parcels, a number of meetings and consultations with the local administration took a long time. In that process, he started working on his own pieces of land, just as had been doing in the foreign land. To his surprise, the harvest was equally as good and so, he decided to return to the neighbouring land only to organise for the transportation of the wealth he had acquired while there.

This is how. Tira, who had left his home with nothing and in protest, became rich at his home and many found it hard to believe.

26. What drove Tira to leave his homeland?
    1. The fear of what the future had for him.
    2. His relationship with is neighbours.
    3. The attraction from the neighbouring country.
    4. To prove that he could casily become rich.
27. Who was Tira protesting against by leaving his home?
    1. Whatever had caused the loss of his parents.
    2. His close friends and relatives.
    3. The people living in the neighbouring country.
    4. Factors beyond his control.
28. The death of Tira's parents occurred
    1. at the same time.
    2. just before the robbers struck. 
    3. one after the other.
    4. after a warning from unknown people.
29. How did Tira get to know about the peaceful and welcoming community?
    1. From those who wanted him to leave.
    2. From the people not identified in the passage.
    3. Everybody had been talking about it everywhere.
    4. From those who had lived there.
30. Which one of the following words below describes how Tira felt before leaving his home?
    1. Defiant
    2. Victorious
    3. Uncertain
    4. Confident
31. The use of a lorry for transportation suggests that
    1. This was a very remote arca.
    2. Tira had carried all his belongings.
    3. He did not want anybody to know about it.
    4. He preferred it to any other means of transport.
32. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
    1. Very many villagers had left the village.
    2. The cause of Tira's parents' death was natural.
    3. Only unfortunate people left their village.
    4. Tira had been briefed well about where he was going.
33. The phrase 'put up' has been used in paragraph three to mean
    1. finding a new home for a homeless person.
    2. giving assistance to a needy person.
    3. giving someone accommodation.
    4. helping someone construct a new home.
34. Had Tira been comfortable with his new house,
    1. he would not have left to return home.
    2. he would not have prospered as he did.
    3. more of his kinsmen would have joined him.
    4. he would have worked even harder.
35. Which one of the following characteristics describe Tira?
    1. Thoughtful, brave and helpful
    2. Social, unpredictable and suspicious
    3. Industrious, thoughtful and vengeful
    4. Unrealistic, funny and unreliable
36. Why do you think Tira's cousins were sharing out his land?
    1. He had lost intrest in them
    2. They were sure he would not know
    3. No one knew where he had relocated to
    4. They believed he would never return
37. When Tira returned for his parcels of land,
    1. he carried with him all his belongings
    2. he had to be helped to reclaim them
    3. his cousins were apologetic to him
    4. no one could recognise him
38. The best summary for this story would be:
    1. You cannot always succeed at your home place
    2. Jealous people are thsoe who know you well.
    3. We may not know where our propserity would begin
    4. The further away one goes from home, the better

Read the passage below and then answer question 39 to 50

The tongue plays a very important role in chewing and swallowing food as well as speech. It also contains taste buds that enable you to distinguish between five distinct flavours: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami. However, that is not all your tongue is udeful for. In matters health, The tongue can provide a summary of your health. Symptoms of many chronic and acute diseases can be notice don your tongue. In fact, changes in the appearance of your tongue are often among the first signs that something isn't right.

A normal healthy tongue is typically pink in colour. The shade can however vary to slightly darker or lighter. A healthy tongue also has nodules at the top and the bottom. Any change from this normal appearance of the tongue or pain is usually a cause of concern.

A white coating on the tongue that doesn't go away after brushing is definitely an indication that something is amiss.You might also notice white spots on the tongue that we'rent there before. These symptoms could indicate the following problems: oral thrush, leukoplakia and oral lichen planus.

Oral thrush is a yeast infection, also known as oral candidiasis, that grows inside the mouth.You tongue might develop white patches that look like cottage cheese. Oral thrush is especially common in infants and the elderly, especially if they wear dentures.It is common in people with weaked immune system such as in the case of HIV victims.

Another group that can easily be affected by oral thrush is people with diabetes. It is often the first symptom to indicate one has diabetes; simply because people visit the dentist more often than the general physician. People who have diabetes can also be more likely to suffer from dry mouth. Since the mouth needs to be well hydrated to maintain a healthy balance of bacteria, a diabetic person with dry mouth is more likely to suffer from oral thrush.

With leukoplakia, thickened white patches form on gums, the inside of cheeks, the bottom of mouth and sometimes, on the tongue. These patches can't be scrapped off. The cause of leukoplakia is not yet known though doctors relate it to habitual use of tobacco either by smoking, dipping or chewing.

Lastly, there is the oral lichen planus which is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects mucous membranes inside the mouth. It may appear as white, lacy patches; red, swollen tissues or open sores that may cause burning, pain or discomfort.

39. Which of the following is not one of the functions of the tongue?
    1. Testing food.
    2. Swallowing food
    3. Aiding speech.
    4. Chewing food.
40. The ability to distinguish between sweet, salty, sour and bitter depends on
    1. the size of the tongue.
    2. how fast one can differentiate the tastes.
    3. how sensitive the tongue is.
    4. the age of the person.
41. When one looks at your tongue,
    1. it reveals everything about you.
    2. the person can identify the food you like.
    3. he can tell the tastes you can identify.
    4. it somehow tells your state of health.
42. For one to identify the tongue of a healthy person
    1. the colour and texture must be observed.
    2. it has to be pink in colour.
    3. variation of other colours is important.
    4. it should be compared to other tongues.
43. What does a change in colour of tongue indicate?
    1. The tongue is becoming healthier.
    2. The food being caten should be changed.
    3. The person should seek medical advice.
    4. The person's temperature is fluctuating.
44. Oral thrush, leukoplakia and oral lichen are given in the passage as examples of
    1. the absence of the nodules on the tongue.
    2. the improvement of one's health.
    3. discases that affect the tongue most.
    4. what white coating of the tongue could indicate 
45. Why are white patches common in infants?
    1. They feed on milk throughout.
    2. Their mouths remain shut for long hours.
    3. Their immune system is low
    4. Their tongues do not assist in chewing food.
46. People's visit to the dentist show that
    1. teeth disease is very common.
    2. no one wants to lose teeth while still young.
    3. it is not easy to detect teeth problems.
    4. dentists are less expensive than general physicians.
47. One of the symptoms of diabetes is associated with
    1. white coating of the tongue.
    2. weak immunity system.
    3. consistent coughing.
    4. dryness of the mouth.
48. The best way to reduce the effect of oral thrush is to
    1. reduce the intake of foods with white colour.
    2. strengthen your immune sytem
    3. increase intake of liquid food.
    4. visit your doctor regularly.
49. Which of the following parts of the mouth is affected by oral lichen planus?
    1. Mucous membrane.
    2. Inside the cheeks.
    3. The gums
    4. The bottom of the mouth.
50. The best title for this passage would be
    1. The most dreaded disease.
    2. The importance of frequent visits to the doctor.
    3. What your tongue says about you.
    4. Looking after your tongue.

COMPOSITION

You have 40 minutes to write your composition. Below is the beginning of a story. Complete it in your own words, making it as interesting as you can.

The weather outside was perfect. I left the house and went to look for my friends,

MARKING SCHEME

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

Read the following dialogue and then answer questions 1 to 5.

Babu:             Our class teacher has told me to pick a class reader from you.
Mr Momanyi: Good afternoon, Babu. How are you?
Babu:             Fine, where is the book?
Mr Momanyi: Which title of the class reader does your teacher want?
Babu:             I don't know, but just give me any book.
Mr Momanyi:Go and call your teacher.

1. The behaviour Babu has demonstrated in the above dialogue can be described as_____________________
   1. immature
   2. careless
   3. impolite
   4. irresponsible
2. What was Babu supposed to do before asking for a book?
   1. Ask for the book title.
   2. Be sure of what he really wanted.
   3. Wait for Mr Momanyi to talk first.
   4. Greet Mr Momanyi first.
3. What should Babu say when Mr Momanyi says 'Good afternoon"?
   1. Good afternoon to you sir.
   2. How are you Mr Momanyi?
   3. I am fine thank you Mr Momanyi.
   4. I am glad to see you sir.
4. At what time was the conversation conducted?
   1. In the morning
   2. In the afternoon
   3. In the evening
   4. At night
5. Why did Mr. Momanyi tell Babu to call his teacher?
   1. Babu was rude to him.
   2. Babu did not know how to express himself.
   3. Babu did not know the exact title he was asked to bring.
   4. He wanted to have a private talk with the teacher.

Read the following passage and then answer questions 6 to 10.

Do you have a friend? I hope so. If you don't, then it is high time you got one. Everyone needs a friend they can depend on. Friends can be a great company and can lend a helping hand when need arises. Human beings depend on friends. It is the same way that animals depend on each other.

There is always a unique friendship that may exist between animals of different species. For example, honey bagger and honey guide are known to be great friends. These two animals depend on each other for their survival. Honey guide upon identifying a honey comb, would make a special sound which would inform the honey bagger of the existence of honey. The honey bagger would come and extract the honey from the comb. Meanwhile, the honey guide would fly down and eat the combs that drops on the ground. At the end of it all, the two animals would both benefit from this unique relationship.

Another unique relationship is between the giraffe and a small bird called oxpecker. In Africa, oxpeckers can usually be seen riding on the back or the head of a giraffe. One may think that a passenger of this type may be annoying, but the giraffe and the little bird depend on each other for meals and for protection from their enemies.

The oxpecker gets its meal by using its thick beak to eat the fleas, ticks and flies off the skin of the giraffe. It helps its friend by munching on annoying pests that are in hard-to-reach places. With its buddy on board, the giraffe eats leaves off the trees knowing that oxpecker will make a sound if an enemy comes near. In return, the oxpecker is safe because it is perched comfortably on the giraffe, out of the reach from its enemies.

6. The phrase' lend a helping hand' as used in the passage is an example of _____________________
   1. an idiom
   2. a phrasal verb
   3. a metaphor
   4. a proverb
7. From the passage, it is true to say that __________________________
   1. honey guide provides little help to the honey bagger.
   2. both honey bagger and honey guide feed on bee products.
   3. it is the honey bagger that will know where the honey is.
   4. honey guide feeds mainly on honey.
8. When does the oxpecker make a sound?
   1. When the pests attack the giraffe.
   2. When there are no pests on the giraffe,
   3. When an enemy is around.
   4. When the giraffe is scared.
9. The word buddy as used in the passage can best be replaced with
   1. enemy
   2. associate
   3. companion
   4. friend
10. The pests on giraffe's body; ___________________
    1. is the greatest enemy of giraffe
    2. is the main food for the oxpecker
    3. is the enemy of the oxpecker
    4. is the only reason for the friendship between oxpecker and giraffe.

Read the following passage and then answer questions 11 to 15.

Most mammals give birth to living young babies. When the babies are born, they drink milk from their mother's mammary glands. This milk, being rich in all essential nutrients, makes the babies to grow very fast.

However one unique mammal is marsupials. They are sometimes called pouched mammals. This is because the mother has a pouch somewhere in her body. Marsupial babies are born differently from most other mammals. When they are born,
they are still very tiny and unformed. They are born blind and hairless. The tiny marsupial babies crawls through its mother's fur to find her pouch. It is a dangerous journey.

Once the baby finds the pouch, it stays there and drinks milk until it is big and strong enough to live as a real baby animal. It starts to explore the world, but goes back into its mother's pouch when it wants to. The young marsupial continues to drink its mother's milk for a long time - even when it becomes too big to fit in its mother's cozy pouch!

11. According to the first sentence, it is true to say that;
    1. all mammals give birth to living young babies.
    2. few mammals give birth to living young babies
    3. majority of mammals do not give birth to living babies.
    4. there are some mammals which do not give birth to living young babies.
12. Why are the marsupials called pouched mammals?
    1. Their females have pouches somewhere on the body.
    2. They are mainly hunted down by poachers.
    3. They give birth to living babies.
    4. They are a unique kind of mammals.
13. Which of the following best describes the newborn marsupials?
    1. Big, hairless and active
    2. Small, blind and hairless
    3. Blind, fully formed and tiny
    4. Formless, hairy and small
14. When is the baby expected to explore the world?
    1. When it is strong enough.
    2. When it is a real animal.
    3. When its mother kicks it out.
    4. When another baby is born.
15. Put these sentences in order.
    1. The baby stays in the pouch.
    2. A baby marsupial is born.
    3. The baby finds its mother's pouch.
    4. The baby goes out to explore the world. 
    5. The baby goes back to its mother's pouch. 
       1. ii, iv, iii, v, i
       2. ii, i, iii, iv, v
       3. ii, i, iv, iii, v
       4. ii, iii, i, iv, v

Read the passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 16 to 20. For each blank space, select the best alternative from the choices given.

Mombasa is a modern sea port. It ___16___ a port for many centuries. ___17___ year, sailing ships from Arabia and Persia come to the East Coast of Africa. ___18___ ships carried traders ___19___ wanted ivory, coconuts, tortoise shells and gold. As the year  ___20___, the Arabs and the Persian settled on the coast.

For questions 21 to 22, change the given sentence to either active or passive voice.

21. Daniel bought this book.
    1. This book Daniel bought.
    2. Daniel can buy this book.
    3. This book can be bought by Daniel.
    4. This book was bought by Daniel.
22. The e-mail was sent by the principal.
    1. The principal sent the e-mail.
    2. The e-mail the principal sent.
    3. The e-mail will be sent by the principal.
    4. The principal sends the e-mail.

For questions 23 to 24, add the correct question tag to the sentence given

23. You don't have to go for swimming,
    1. don't you
    2. will you
    3. have you
    4. haven't you
24. Let us go for a short walk, _________________________?
    1. shall we
    2. will we
    3. can we
    4. shan't we

For questions 25 to 27, fill in the blank spaces with correct preposition.

25. The swimmers dived __________________________ the swimming pool.
    1. in
    2. at
    3. on
    4. into
26. The teacher hang the chart _______________________________ the wall.
    1. on
    2. by
    3. in
    4. onto
27. He divided the cards ________________________________ six girls.
    1. for
    2. between
    3. among
    4. to

For questions 28 to 30, change the underlined words into adjectives.

28. The floor is full of dust.
    1. dirty
    2. dusty
    3. dust
    4. dirt
29. Many people like watching football from England.
    1. Englandian
    2. Englandia.
    3. English
    4. Englishian
30. How the teacher's watch got lost is full of mystery.
    1. misery
    2. miserly
    3. mystery
    4. mysterious

COMPOSITION

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

The long awaited day had at last arrived. We...........................

MARKING SCHEME

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

Read the dialogue below and then answer questions 1 to 5

Odanga: Hello Katana, today we learnt how to bake
Katana:   Wow! That's great. Why dont we try baking a cake today?
Odanga: That is a good idea. We only need a few ingredients. Most of them are already in our house
Katana:   Okey, what do we need?
Odanga: We require flour, sugar and butter. Oh, I forgot eggs and Vanilla flavour
Katana:   Let's change and meet in the kitchen
Odanga: Alright

1. What do you think was the topic learnt that day?
   1. Cookery
   2. Cutlery
   3. Utensils
   4. Crockery
2. What is true according to the dialogue?
   1. Katana knew how to bake a cake
   2. Odanga did not know the ingredients needed
   3. Odanga knew how to bake a cake
   4. Katana knew the ingredients needed
3. Where were most of the ingredients needed to bake a cake?
   1. At O'danga's house
   2. At Katana's house
   3. At the supermarket
   4. At the school kitchen
4. Which ingredient would give the cake a sweet smell?
   1. Sugar
   2. Eggs
   3. Butter
   4. Vanilla
5. From the dialogue, we know all the following except
   1. what to bake
   2. what to bake with
   3. how long the baking will take
   4. where to bake from

Read the passage below and then answer questions 6 to 10.

Ngunyi came home with a new ball one day. His mother got concerned because she had not bought one for a long time. She asked Ngunyi who replied that it was a gift from his best friend. His mother did not bother him any further.

It happened that no week passed without Ngunyi coming come with a strange item. He always gave the same explanation. One evening, Ngunyi's mother heard shout of thief! thief! coming from the neighbourhood. She went out to find out what was wrong. She was shocked to see Ngunyi tied on a tree with ropes. Beside him, was a new, blue moutain bike. He was the thief! His mother pleaded with the mob but she was not heard.

Ngunyi was saved by the police and taken to custody. There, he was awaiting to be taken to court for stealing.

6. It was a lie for Ngunyi
   1. to attend school every day
   2. to come home with a new ball
   3. to claim that he had been gifted a ball
   4. to reply to his mother
7. Why did Ngunyi's mother not bother any more?
   
   1. She believed what Ngunyi said
   2. She ignored what Ngunyi said
   3. She doubted what Ngunyi said.
   4. She forgot what Ngunyi said
8. All the strange items Ngunyi brought home were
   1. new
   2. stolen
   3. unique
   4. genuine
9. What was wrong in the neighbourhood?
   1. Ngunyi was dead
   2. Ngunyi was cycling
   3. Ngunyi was fighting
   4. Ngunyi was caught stealing
10. If Ngunyi was found guilty in the court, he would be
    1. hanged
    2. arrested
    3. imprisoned
    4. released

Read the passage below and then answer questions 11 to 15.

Taking care of our teeth is very important. We all know how it feels when you have a great smile and a fresh breath. Having poor oral hygiene can lead to many problems. They include gum disease, cavities and tooth decays.

To get a good dental hygiene, a good toothbrush is necessary. It should have soft bristles so as not to injure the gum. One toothbrush should not be used for more than three months. Secondly, a tooth paste containing flouride is needed to protect your teeth from bacteria that cause decay. Brushing should be done twice per day. Make sure you clean well between your teeth to remove plaque.

11. Someone who practises good oral hygiene
    1. has a great mouth and fresh air
    2. is a very important person
    3. smiles great and has a fresh breath
    4. has many dental problems
12. Which one of the following do you think is the worst case of teeth problem?
    1. Bad breath
    2. Tooth cavity
    3. Gum disease
    4. Tooth decay
13. A toothbrush according to the passage
    1. should be used at least for two months
    2. should be used without toothpaste
    3. should have hard bristles
    4. should be new every day
14. What prevents our teeth from bacteria?
    1. Toothbrush
    2. Toothpase
    3. Fluride
    4. Soft bristles
15. Give a suitable summary for the passage you have read
    1. Tooth cavity
    2. Oral hygiene
    3. A good toothbrush
    4. Flouride toothpaste

Read the passage below and then answer questions 16-20

Once upon a time, a cruel king never used to laugh. He neither allowed anyone else in the palace to laugh leave alone smiling.

One day, a small girl could hardly control her laughter. However, she was arrested and was waiting for the punishment which was death. She quickly thought of a plan and wrote a very funny story.

On the day of his fate, she requested the king to present something. The king let her do it. The girl started telling the story. The king remained gloomy until she came to the funniest part. The king finally laughed. All people who were present in the court were amazed. The king thereafter allowed everybody to laugh.

16. In the palace it was not a crime to
    1. express happiness
    2. smile
    3. laugh
    4. talk
17. Why was the girl arrested?
    1. She broke a rule of the palace
    2. She had abused the king 
    3. The king wanted her killed
    4. She had a very funny story
18. Complete the following English proverb Laughter......
    1. lose all
    2. is the best medicine
    3. is better than none
    4. makes jack a dull boy
19. Why did the king laugh?
    1. The story was indeed funny
    2. Everyone else laughed
    3. The girl was looking funny
    4. He was not willling to kill the girl
20. When the girl thought of her death
    1. she called upon her relatives
    2. she made a request to meet the king
    3. she repeated a funny story
    4. she bought a present for the king

Read the passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 21 to 25. For each blank space, select the best alternative from the choices given.

___21___ eagle knows when a storm is ___22___ before it breaks. The eagle will fly to some ___23___ spot and wait for the winds to come. When the storm strikes, it spreads its wings ___24___ that the wind will pick it ___25___ and lift it above the storm.

For questions 26 to 30, fill in the blank spaces with the correct alternative from the choices given.

26. That shop sells a lot of _____________________ shoes.
    1. mens'
    2. mens
    3. men
    4. men's
27. If the farmers __________________________ early, they will harvest enough maize.
    1. plants
    2. planted
    3. plant
    4. planting
28. I dont know  ________________________ house collapsed yesterday
    1. whose
    2. whom
    3. what
    4. that
29. You can take either an orange _______________________ an apple.
    1. and
    2. or
    3. with
    4. for
30. I have known Mr. Mwadime _________________________ I was a little girl
    1. because
    2. while
    3. for
    4. since

COMPOSITION

Write an interesting composition about

MY CLASS TEACHER

MARKING SCHEME

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

Read the following dialogue and then answer questions 1 to 5

Teacher: Wendy, please show me your diary
Wendy:   I am sorry, teacher, I lost my diary yesterday on my way home.
Teacher: You are getting used to telling lies. I will call your parent. This is the third time you have given such an excuse.
Wendy:   Please teacher, my parents are aware. They promised to buy a new one tomorrow.
Teacher: Keep your word. Make sure you bring it.
Wendy:    I promise

1. Why was Wendy sorry?
   1. She had arrived at school late
   2. She had not completed her work
   3. She had lost her diary
   4. She had fought with a friend
2. Wendy had a habit of
   1. telling lies
   2. cracking jokes
   3. making noise
   4. cheating her parents
3. Why did the teacher believe Wendy?
   1. The teacher called Wendy's parents
   2. Wendy said her parents were aware
   3. Wendy bought a new diary
   4. Wendy apologised for giving excuses
4. How many times had Wendy lost her diary?
   1. One
   2. Two
   3. Four
   4. Three
5. When would Wendy replace her lost diary?
   1. Yesterday
   2. The following day
   3. The previous day
   4. The next week

Read the passage below and then answer questions 6 to 10.

It was getting late and Mr and Mrs Mpole had not yet found their son Kasee. The showground was crowded but they had already reported the matter to the police. They finally gave up and went home. Kasee was not aware darkness was setting in fast. He had joined a group of children who were riding stationary horses. When the stand was closed, it was past seven. He stood there stranded.

Three patrolling police officers found him and took him aw ay. They spread the news over the radio and television. Mr and Mrs Mpole were watching news at nine wher, they learnt that Kasee had been found. They were relieved and very thankful.

6. Why were Mr and Mrs Mpole troubled?
   1. They were in a crowded show ground
   2. Their son was missing
   3. It was getting too late
   4. Kasee had been arrested
7. Mr and Mrs Mpole went home because
   1. they lost hope of finding their son
   2. the police promised to help them
   3. the showground was empty
   4. they had another son back at home
8. Kasee failed to see darkness setting in. Why?
   1. He was busy riding horses alone
   2. He knew that his parents were waiting
   3. He was busy watching other children playing
   4. He was playing hide and seek with friends
9. Why was Kasee stranded?
   1. The stands were about to close
   2. There was no one else around
   3. It was a few minutes to seven
   4. The children stopped riding stationary horses
10. Why were Mr and Mrs Mpole relieved and thankful?
    1. The news spread all over
    2. The police officers were patrolling
    3. They were watching news at nine
    4. Their son had finally been found

Read the passage below and then answer questions 11 to 15.

Sad occassions are usually celebrated in many communities of Kenya. Burial ceremony is one of those sad moments. Many people in the past believed that death was caused by evil spirits. Traditional priests usually offered sacrifices and prayers to please the spirits. Cleansing was done by the people affected. Washing themselves was a way of cleansing. For example, the Mijikenda people slaughtered a goat and sacrificed at the grave. This was meant to remove death from that homestead.

11. The sad occasion mentioned in the passage is about
    1. initiation
    2. death
    3. marriage
    4. birth
12. What did people in the past believe in? 
    1. Death was not to be celebrated
    2. All deaths were caused by evil spirits
    3. Burial was the only sad occassion.
    4. Many communities lived among evil'spirts
13. Evil spirits were pleased using
    1. prayers and sacrifices
    2. meat and blood
    3. water and herbs
    4. occasions and ceremonies
14. Why did the Mijikenda give sacrifices at the grave?
    1. To celebrate with the dead
    2. To wash themselves with the blood
    3. To remove death from that homestead
    4. To scare away the evil spiri:
15. The summary of the story above is
    1. Traditional priests
    2. Evil spirits
    3. Sacrifices and players
    4. Burial ceremonies

Read the passage below and then answer questions 16 to 20.

All horned uimals in the jungle had a very important meeting. Their leader, General Rhino wanted to overthrow the kingdom ruled by king Lion. However, when the message was being passed, the hare overheard. He swore to attend the meeting.

Monkey, the jungle doctor, helped him put on fake horns glued on the head with wax. The trick worked. very well. The meeting went on quite well until the sun began burning the animals. There were no shades around and the hare was in trouble. Suddenly, the truth showed itself. The fake horns fell off. Hare was arrested and beaten up thoroughly.

16. What is not true about Lion in the passage? 
    1. He was a friend to General Rhino
    2. He was the king of the Jungle
    3. He was the king of all horned animals
    4. He was the king off all hornless animals
17. The hare learnt about the meeting through
    1. overthrowing
    2. overhearing
    3. his horned friend
    4. the jungle doctor
18. What happened to the wax when the sun's heat became too much?
    1. It reduced
    2. It fell off
    3. It melted
    4. It gets stuck
19. Hare would be in trouble because
    1. the jungle doctor tricked him
    2. there was no shade to protect his fake horns
    3. he did not like standing in the sun
    4. he would be beaten up for no reason
20. Which one of the following words can be used to describe the hare?
    1. Cunning
    2. Skillful
    3. Innocent
    4. Hardworking

Read the passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 21 to 25. For each blank space, select the best alternative from the choices given.

A police officer is a ___21___ important person in the society. He should ___22___ be feared but respected. He has a duty of ___23___ law and order. Those  ___24___ break the law are the enemies of the police. Others who ___25___ the law should not worry.

Use the collective word suitable to fill in the blank spaces.

26. In our class, there is a corner where we put a ____________________of books
    1. pack
    2. stack
    3. library
    4. galaxy 
27. The _________________ of singers entertained us with new songs.
    1. band
    2. troop
    3. troupe
    4. choir 

Fill in the blank spaces correctly.

28. ________________________Maribe treated me yesterday.
    1. Doctor
    2. Dentist
    3. Nurse
    4. Optician
29. A Cheetah is much _________________________ than a lioness
    1. fast
    2. fastest
    3. faster
    4. fastly
30. My uncle is as tall as ________________________.
    1. the sky
    2. a tree
    3. dwaf
    4. a pancake

COMPOSITION

Write an interesting composition about;.

OUR FARM

MARKING SCHEME

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

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

We started going to school because either we were told by our parents or our ___1___ brothers and sisters had made us want to go even before we became of the right___2___. The thought of___3___school uniform and being away from home for some hours of the day too could have__4____ us and made us look forward to attending school__5____ I'm sure for majority of us, it was short-lived. This is because school life proved to be___6_____ different from what we were__7___ to at home.

To start with, in some homes, fighting was not condemned and whoever was___8___ was usually praised. At school, this was against the school rules and if one was found to be fighting others consistently, he could be___9___ from school casily. Next, at home, the___10___was more relaxed and one could even eat at any time of the day upon their___11___ while school programmes are usually__12___. This discourages new and young learners from liking school. Behaviour at school is set and all learners are___13___ to obey the rules. This is__14___ at the end of the first few weeks, a big positive change is___15___ on the learners who attend school.

For questions 16 and 17, choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank space in each of the sentences.

1. The boy lay down and soon dozed _____ as he was very exhausted.
   1. on
   2. off
   3. over
   4. down
2. He confessed that he had just made ______ the story so it wasn't true.
   1. out
   2. over
   3. off
   4. up

For questions 18 to 20, choose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word.

1. Many butchers use very sharp knives to cut meat.
   1. old
   2. short
   3. blunt
   4. rusty
2. He is unlikely to reach home before dark.
   1. probable
   2. impossible
   3. unlikely
   4. possible
3. Children are warned not to talk to their elders in a hostile manner.
   1. angry
   2. pleasant
   3. warm
   4. friendly

For questions 21 to 23, select the alternative that means the same as the given sentence.

1. "We are starting our examinations tomorrow," Ken said.
   1. Ken said that they are starting their examinations tomorrow.
   2. Ken said that they were starting their examinations the next day.
   3. Ken said that we are starting our examinations the following day.
   4. Ken said that they are starting their examinations the next day
2. John wished he had not shouted at the old man.
   1. John regretted shouting at the old man.
   2. John hoped he had not shouted at the old man.
   3. John said he did not like shouting at the old man.
   4. John decided not to shout at the old man.
3. No sooner had the bus stopped than the driver switched off the engine.
   1. The driver switched off the engine when the bus stopped.
   2. The bus stopped when the driver switched off the engine.
   3. The driver switched off the engine after the bus had stopped.
   4. The driver switched off the engine immediately the bus stopped.

For questions 24 and 25, select the alternative that best completes the sentence.

1. Titus chose to run home______ there was still a lot of time
   1. because
   2. though
   3. while
   4. when
2.  The chief was very______ with Abdul for stealing from his neighbours.
   1.  annoyed
   2. disturbed
   3. sorry
   4. shocked

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

For some time, the villagers had lived under great fear. Raiders had almost taken control of all the village activities. Women who were notorious for leaving the market at dusk realised they had to change and so as the sun sank below the horizon, trade at the markets also got concluded. No one walked in darkness and whoever did would not feel at case until they reached their destination. However, no one had been
warned against this.

We had come from a long journey. We had covered hills and valleys and our feet were sore but we could not afford to stop. As the sun started going down, our moods changed. We hastened our steps but it was no use. We had left late and would not arrive home before ten o'clock, however fast we walked. No one talked, not even Ken, who always found fun in everything, including his own misery.
Some paths were rocky and narrow and so we had to walk in a single file. We avoided this as much as we could, though, because hardly any of us liked being in the rear. We heard crickets and frogs, dogs and jackals and occasionally hyenas. The sound that were dreaded most, however, was that of screaming men and women because we knew what it would signify.
we

We were beginning to relax for two reasons. The village was not that far anymore and the arcas known to be dangerous were already behind us. Then, heard a sound, too strange for any us to attribute to any known creature. It could neither be a human being nor a bull; we all froze on our tracks as if that was the safest thing to do. I must have stopped breathing temporarily and my knees felt so weak that had I been alone, maybe, I would have collapsed. By instinct, we found ourselves darting into the bushes along the path and going flat on the ground.

Then, we heard more of the strange sounds and for some time, we believed we had come face to face with the ruthless raiser, for the first time. I could distinctly hear the voice of a man, talking in a low murmur; but the other sounds were so muffled up that either due to fear, inexperience or both, I was completely unable to identify.

A shadow figure started coming towards us. From a distance, I could see it struggling drunkenly but the voice was too strong. Fearing for the worst, the whole party jumped from their hiding places, running and screaming in all directions. My throat felt too dry to utter a squawk and waited to die there. The 'thing' kept coming towards me and I closed my eyes. Then, I heard another sound-the type I could not mistake for anything else. It was the bleating of a ram.

The man walked past me, struggling with the ram. It's like it had strayed away and he was leading it home and I identified the man as Mike, my own uncle!

1. Why are the women in the first paragraph described as notorious?
   1. They did not seem to follow the new village time lines.
   2. They were never afraid of the raiders as the men.
   3. They sold more of their items at night than day.
   4. They associated with the raiders who terrorised the villagers.
2. What do you think made business be concluded at the market before darkness?
   1. The men had warned all the villagers against trade at night.
   2. The women were no longer doing business within the accepted times.
   3. Women were getting attacked at the market places at night.
   4. There was fear caused by lawlessness in the village.
3. The writer and his party were travelling late because
   1. they were tired and scared of raiders.
   2. their departure had not started as expected.
   3. they were too many walking along a narrow path.
   4. their feet were aching due to long period of walking.
4. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
   1. Unavoidable circumstances made some people to walk in darkness.
   2. All the villagers stopped walking in darkness.
   3. The more the writer and his party walked, the slower they became.
   4. The party walked in a single file throughout the journey.
5. The sounds made by the animals. mentioned in the third paragraph are used as
   1. signs that the travellers never felt lonely.
   2. a confirmation that the raiders were soon attacking
   3. signals that instilled fear into the writer and his party
   4. an indication that travellers were not afraid at all.
6. The main reason why the writer expected to hear sounds of screaming men and women is
   1. people rarely walked at night those days.
   2. attacks from raiders had become common.
   3. there were too many dangerous wild animals in the area.
   4. they were approaching homes of people.
7. When the travellers heard the strange sound
   1. none of them could tell which animal had made it.
   2. it was too strange to bother them.
   3. they were sure the raiders were close to them.
   4. they were confused because of being exhausted.
8. The word 'froze' has been underlined in the passage. It suggests that the writer
   1. was feeling very cold.
   2. decided neither to talk nor walk anymore.
   3. identified the dangerous animal.
   4. was extremely frightened.
9. Had the writer done what the other members of the party did when the shadowy figure approached them
   1. They could all have reached home safely.
   2. The villagers could have come out to save them:
   3. Probably they could never have identified the creature.
   4. The writer's uncle could never have blamed them.
10. Why do you think the shadowy figure seemed struggling drunkenly?
    1. The person could have been drunk.
    2. It was the ram making movement difficult in darkness.
    3. He was scared of the raiders who could appear anytime.
    4. The person too was very scared.
11. The writer closed his eyes as the 'thing' kept going towards him because
    1. he feared that the worst would soon befall him.
    2. there was nothing to see anymore.
    3. his party had abandoned him in the bush.
    4. he wanted to see the 'thing' clearly.
12. Which of the four words below would best describe how the writer felt upon identifying what had made them panic?
    1. Desperate.
    2. Shocked.
    3. Disgusted
    4. Relieved.
13. In the end,
    1. The writer and the party reached home safely.
    2. Only the writer had information none of the party had.
    3. The writer's uncle blamed him for behaving cowardly.
    4. The writer vowed never to walk in darkness again.

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

The word 'justice' is usually associated with courts of law. We might say that justice has been done when a man's innocence or guilt has been proven beyond doubt. Justice is part of the complex machinery of the law. Those who seek it undertake an arduous journey and can never be sure that they will find it. Judges, however wise or eminent, are human and can make mistakes.

There are rare instances when justice almost ceases to be an abstract conception. Reward or punishment is meted out quite independent of human interference. At such times, justice acts like a living force. When we use a phrase like 'it serves him right,' we are, in part admitting that a certain set of circumstances has enabled justice to act of its own accord.

When a thief was caught on the premises of a large fur store one morning, the shop assistants must have found it impossible to resist the temptation to say it serves him right.' The shop was an old-fashioned one with many large, dormant fireplaces and tall, narrow chimneys. Towards midday, a girl heard a muffled cry coming from behind one of the walls. As the cry was repeated several times, she ran to tell the. manager who promptly rang up the fire-brigade. The cry had certainly come from one of the chimneys, but as there were so many of them, the firemen could not be certain which one it was. They located the right chimney by tapping on the walls and listening for the man's cries. After chipping through a wall which was eighteen inches thick, they found that a man had been trapped in the chimney. As it was extremely narrow, the man was unable to move, but the firemen were eventually able to free him by cutting a huge hole in the wall. The sorry-looking, blackened figure that emerged, at once admitted that he had tried to break into the shop during the night but had got stuck in the chimney. He had been there for nearly ten hours. Justice had been done even before the man was handed over to the police.

1. Which of the following is true according to the paragraph?
   Justice is........
   1. normally connected to the local courts of law.
   2. when a man is found guilty.
   3. when a man is found innocent
   4. normally connected to the courts of law,
2. Those who seek justice
   1. undertake the journey with doubt.
   2. undertake a short and easy journey.
   3. are never sure of finding it.
   4. are sure of finding it.
3. The word eminent as used in the passage means
   1. famous
   2. indolent
   3. notorious
   4. uncivilised
4. According to the passage, judges are
   1. human and are not bound to make mistakes.
   2. human and are bound to make mistakes.
   3. wise and take a long time.
   4. wise and always take a short cuts.
5. Which of the following words can correctly be used to replace 'ceases' as used in the passage?
   1. Disappear
   2. Commences
   3. Stops
   4. Eludes
6. When was a thief caught on the premises of a large fur store?
   1. At sunset
   2. Almost at dawn
   3. At midnight
   4. At midday
7. Which of the following best describes the kind of shop in the passage? An old-fashioned
   1. with one large fire place.
   2. with used fire places.
   3. ,disused fireplaces and a narrow chimney.
   4. ,many large not used fire places and tall narrow chimney.
8. A girl heard a muffled cry from
   1. behind many walls
   2. tall-narrow chimneys
   3. behind a wall
   4. a large disused fire place
9. How did the firemen locate the right chimney?
   1. Tapping the walls and becoming deaf to the cries.
   2. Tapping the walls and listening to the man's cries.
   3. Listening to the man's crics.
   4. Tapping the walls and crying loudly.
10. Which of the following best explains why the man was trapped? The chimney
    1. was very narrow making the man not move.
    2. was extremely wide enabling him not to move.
    3. had fire that scared off the man to move.
    4. was narrow while the man was stout.
11. How did the firemen rescue the man? Cutting a
    1. deep hole in the wall
    2. tiny hole in the wall
    3. medium hole in the wall
    4. large hole in the wall.
12. The best summary for this passage would be: Justice
    1. is only found in the courts of law.
    2. does not exist today.
    3. can be done without human beings around.
    4. must be done with human beings around.

COMPOSITION

You have 40 minutes to write your composition. Below is the beginning of a story. Complete it in your own words, making it as interesting as you can.
Everybody was happy that morning. The final day of education in primary school had finally come. So, when the bell was rung............

                                                                                MARKING SCHEME

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

Read the conversation below and then answer questions 1 to 5
                                                                                   
June: Good morning sir? My name is June Moraa. Lenox: Hello June. It is good to meet you. Am Lenox Osuji.
June: Nice to meet you too. Mr. Osuji, should I call you Mister or Doctor Osuji?
Lenox: I don't mind either. Your mother said you wanted to know more about the work of a veterinary doctor.
June: Yes I do. But, I thought you are called an animal doctor.
Lenox: Oh, yeah, People in our occupation go by several titles such as animal doctor, veterinary doctor, veterinaria or just Vet.
June: I see. I didn't know all that.
Lenox: Now, June tell me what made you interested to know more about the work of a vet.
June: Well, last term, we visited a farm near Kapsabet. We saw many types of domestic animals such as cattle, goats, horses, sheep, chicken and even dogs. The animals appeared clear and healthy. The farm mananger told us that they have a veterinary doctor to help take
care of the animals. I thought that sounded like exciting work.
Lenox: Yes, it is. But it requires training and "practice". You see just like human beings, animals get sick and when they do, they need care so that they "get back on their feet"

1. How many people are mentioned in the conversation above?
   1. Two
   2. Three
   3. Four
   4. One
2. The "practice" has been underlined in the conversation. It is likely to be used as:-
   1. verb
   2. adjective
   3. adverb
   4. noun
3. Which one of the following domestic animals cannot be described a livestock?
   1. Turkey
   2. Ostrich
   3. Duck
   4. Cock
4. The expression, "get back on their feet" can also mean:-
   1. to recover
   2. to die
   3. to be treated
   4. to look healthy
5. Mr. Osuji is likely to be a:-
   1. trained medical doctor
   2. a medical pet
   3. a veterinary doctor
   4. trained farm manager

Read the passage below answer questions 6 to 9
Sabina and Bosibori are great friends. One day, they travelled to Suneka to visit their friend Moraa. When they arrived, they found her father was very busy in his carpentry workshop. He made furniture out of wood and sell them in the nearby Nyamira town.

On that particular day, he was repairing a table that belonged to Evans Ombura, the Arca "Chief". He was very happy to see his daughter's friends. He let them watch him repair the furniture. On their way home, the three friends bought bananas and oranges which they carried home to be cooked. They were happy to be together.

6. How many people are mentioned in the above story? 
   1. Four
   2. Three
   3. Five
   4. Two
7. According to the passage, Moraa and his father lives in a administrative unit called:-
   1. ward
   2. location
   3. market
   4. county
8. What is the plural form of the word chief as used in the passage
   1. chieves.
   2. chief
   3. chiefes
   4. chiefs
9. The following items can be made and repaired in Ombura's workshop except:-
   1. stool
   2. wardrobe
   3. laptop
   4. sofa set

Read the passage below and then answer questions 10 - 13

Online trade is very popular today. Online trade is where sellers and buyers meet on the internet. Their transactions are done through the internet. Online trade has both retailers and wholesalers. It is possible to import and export goods online. The buyer can pay for goods using different currencies. For example, a Kenyan buyer can pay for goods bought from Qatar using the dollar. It is safe to pay for goods and services online because banks offer secure servces for transfering funds and making payments all over the world. However, it is important that the buyer and the seller are careful.

As they sang, it is better to be safe than to be sorry.

10. Which statement is true about online trade?
    1. Buyers and sellers meet.
    2. Buyers and sellers use their local currencies.
    3. Buyers and sellers must be very careful.
    4. Buyers and sellers are only allowed to use dollars.
11. Goods bought from Qatar to our country are classified as:-
    1.  Imports
    2. goods
    3. exports
    4. online goods
12. Who are wholesellers?
    1. people who take part in online trade.
    2. people who buy goods in bulk for sale.
    3. people who buy expensive goods from Qatar.
    4. people who buy goods for direct consumption.
13. Which one of the following offers secure services for transfering funds and making payments all over the world?
    1. banks
    2. Online trade
    3. Retailers
    4. Wholesellers

Fill in the blank spaces numbered 14 - 18 with the best alternative from the choices given.
Kasula ____14____in the outskirts of Nairobi city. It is not his wish to be___15____He is an___16___ and ___17___ no one to take care of___18__.

For questions 19 to 30, answer according to instructions.
Complete the question tags.

19. Peris will be travelling to France next week,_______?
    1. will she
    2. willn't she
    3. wouldn't she
    4. won't she
20. Shut that door immediately once you get in,______?
    1. shall you
    2. can't you
    3. shan't you
    4. will you

Change the words in the brackets into abstract nouns.

21. Our neighbour treated us with______( kind)
    1. kindly
    2. kindness
    3. kindest
    4. kind
22. The new priest in our church has alot of_____(humble)
    1. humility
    2. humbleness
    3. humble
    4. kind

Give one word for the following;

23. Forks, Knives, Spoons
    1. utensils
    2. crockery
    3. cutlery
    4. fuels
24. Father, Mother, Aunts, Uncles and Grandparents
    1. community
    2. society
    3. relatives
    4. clan
25. He finished the race ________ he was limping.
    1. for
    2. nor
    3. although
    4. because
26. Is Mount Kenya ______ than mount Elgon?
    1. high
    2. highest
    3. more high
    4. higher

Change the sentence in plural form.

27. The child was taken by that woman.
    1. The childs were taken by that women.
    2. The children were taken by those women.
    3. The children were taken by these women.
    4. The children were taken by those woman.
28. Just add ______ ginger to the tea.
    1. a bunch of
    2. a pack of
    3. a pinch of
    4. a grain of

Choose the alternative that means the same as the underlined sentence.

29. She drunk some milk.
    1. Some milk was drank.
    2. Some milk is being drunk.
    3. Some milk is drunk.
    4. Some milk was drunk.
30. Which word is correctly spelt?
    1. desparate
    2. Surprise
    3. accomodate
    4. begginning

COMPOSITION Time: 40 Minutes

Complete the following composition. Ensure that you use two proverbs in your composition.

That morning, we all assembled outside the office ready to board the bus. We were all bubbling with excitement as today was a special day............................................

 MARKING SCHEME

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

Read the conversation below then answer questions 1 - 5.

Angie:   Good afternoon doctor?
Doctor:  Good afternoon to you, young girl! Please have a seat.
Angie:   Thank you very much doctor!
Doctor:  Welcome! How can I help you?
Angie:    Eh............. first and foremost, my name is Angie Naliaka. I am an orphan. My parents died three years ago of                               HIV/AIDS. I am HIV/AIDS positive and this has given me sleepless nights.
Doctor:  What? Having HIV/AIDS? Are you sure? Have you been tested?
Angie:   No! No doctor. But am sure of it. I have AIDS.
Doctor: How would you be so sure and yet you have had no blood test?
Angie:   In recent days I have been having persistent diarrhoea, rashes all over my body and blood stained cough. I don't get                    sleep. Doctor I also sweat a lot at night.
Doctor:  Young girl you must be having tuberculosis. But before we conclude, come in for a test.

1. At what time did Angie visit the hospital?
   1. In the morning
   2. At night
   3. In the afternoon
   4. In the evening
2. Which sign was not experienced by Becky?
   1. Body rashes
   2. Night sweating
   3. Blood stained urine
   4. Dry cough
3. Becky believed that she was suffering from ____________________
   1. HIV/AIDS
   2. Pneumonia
   3. Tuberculosis
   4. Diarrhoea
4. When can one be sure of having HIV/AIDS?
   1. When he or she is thin
   2. When he or she has excessive sweating
   3. After undergoing a blood test
   4. After persistent diarrhoea
5. What does letter I in HIV stands for?
   1. Immunity
   2. Immune
   3. Immunisation
   4. Immuno deficiency

Read the passage below and then answer questions 6-9

Once upon a time there lived an old man called Odindi Oyoo and his wife Nyakan in a small village of Lwala. The old man was very greedy and kept on telling his wife that she never gave him enough food.

The time came for her to give birth to a baby boy. They named him Nyamulo. He was a lovely boy, strong and healthy. He grew up to fear nothing. Nyakan worked hard in order to grow as much food as she could. She thought the biggest pot in the market she bought would be good for her husband's food.

She tried to cultivate more land to grow more food crops, but the lazy husband would not help her with the weeding or even harvesting. After three years, Nyakan and her son grew thinner and thinner due to overworking themselves.

6. Odindi Oyoo and his wife lived in _________________________________
   1. the farm
   2. the village
   3. the town
   4. the forest
7. After how many months did the woman and his son grew thinner and thinner?
   1. three months
   2. twenty four months
   3. thirty six months
   4. forty eight months
8. Nyakan can be described as ____________________________________
   1. hardworking
   2. lazy
   3. greedy
   4. selfish
9. Why did Nyakan buy a larger pot?
   1. To store all the food crops she harvested.
   2. To cook food enough for her visitors.
   3. To make her husband happy.
   4. To cook sufficient food for her lazy husband.

Read the passage below and then answer questions 10 - 13

One evening the lion was on his way from the market. As he approached his home, he felt so frightened and sensed that there was danger ahead. Just when he was about to climb his tree, which was at the edge of a river, he heard a scary voice. On turning around, the lion saw a dark, scary eyes of the crocodile. He almost ran away but it was too late.

10. Where was the lion going to that evening?
    1. To the market
    2. To the river
    3. To his home
    4. To visit crocodile
11. The term "he almost run away but it was too late" means
    1. It was already night
    2. the crocodile was killed by the lion
    3. the lion was caught and killed by the crocodile
    4. the tree fell down on the river
12. What feeling did the lion have as he approached his home?
    1. he was sad
    2. he was crying
    3. he was terrified
    4. he was excited
13. Which statement is true about the story above?
    1. The lion lives in the river
    2. The crocodile gives birth to live young ones
    3. The crocodile eats other animals
    4. The lion killed and ate the crocodile.

Read the passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 14 - 18. For each blank space, select the best alternative from the choices given:

As Reuben always said, the ___14___  bird catches the worm, he got up early in the morning to get ready ___15___work. It was the ___16___ season. The ___17___ forecast was that the long rains ___18___ start any time.

Soon after breakfast, he went to the garage to take his tractor. He was going to his tea farm to spray the crops.

For questions 19 - 30, answer all the questions according to instructions given.

19. Jane's mother died ____________________________ Corona virus disease,
    1. for
    2. by
    3. of
    4. from
20. Caren is the  ____________________________ girl of the two.
    1. shorter
    2. shortest
    3. short
    4. most short
21. A dog is to puppy as a goat is to  ____________________________.
    1. Kid
    2. Kitten
    3. Lamb
    4. Foal
22. What is the plural form of the sentence below?
    The thief stole a loaf of bread from the shelf.
    1. The thiefs stole loafs of bread from the shelves.
    2. The thieves stole loaves of bread from the shelves.
    3. The thieves stole loaf of bread from the shelves.
    4. The thieves stole loaves of breads from the shelves.
23. A cat is resting  ____________________________ the chairs.
    
    1. between
    2. under
    3. besides
    4. through
24. Naliaka and Peter shared the gifts  ____________________________ themselves.
    1. among
    2. for
    3. with
    4. between
25. What is the opposite of the underlined word in the sentence below?
    Paul's shirt was wet that is why he did not go to school.
    1. dry
    2. warm
    3. cold
    4. hot
26. As playful as a ____________________________ 
    1. peacock
    2. kitten
    3. puppy
    4. rat
27. Choose the correct question tag
    The old woman can not walk alone, ____________________________ ?
    1. does she
    2. can't she
    3. doesn't she
    4. can she
28. Fatuma bought a very beautiful necklace. It is ____________________________ 
    1. hers
    2. she's 
    3. his
    4. her
29. He acted very ____________________________ to the teachers.
    1. rudeness 
    2. rudly
    3. rudely
    4. rudelly
30. All the grade five learners came to school ____________________________  food after their vainbroke down.
    1. with
    2. by
    3. for
    4. on

COMPOSITION

Write an interesting story about your journey to the:-

MUSEUM

MARKING SCHEME

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

Read the conversation below and then answer questions 1-5.

Alex:         Hallow Mr. Ateku! May I come in?
Mr Ateku:  Come in young boy. Oh! Alex sit down.
Alex:         Excuse me sir, I am a new learner in this school from Njiru primary school.
Mr Ateku:  Welcome our school you are not a new learner now, I can still remember your name.
Alex:         Teacher I have a problem. In my new class learners like talking in their mother tougue. But what is strange to me is                        that our classmates beg your food by force. You give them and remain with nothing.
Mr.Ateku:  That is not allowed here. who is your classteacher?
Alex:          I don't know by name but by appearance. When I reported the matter to her,she just laughed and promised to stop                        but in vain.
Mr. Ateku: Oh! My God! What a good boy. Come with me to your class. They will Know that such behaviours are not allowed                          here.
Alex:         Thank you teacher
Mr. Ateku: Welcome!

1. Who is Mr. Ateku according to the above conversation?
   1. Teacher on duty
   2. Headteacher
   3. Class teacher
   4. Class prefect
2. It is true to say that Alex is
   1. An old learner at Njiru primary
   2. One of the teachers
   3. A new learner in Njiru Primary
   4. A new learner from Njiru Primary
3. How many accusations did Alex present to Mr. Ateku
   1. Two
   2. Three
   3. Four
   4. One
4. Which place did Mr. Ateku meet Alex?
   1. In grade four class room
   2. At the school gate
   3. At the assembly ground
   4. In Mr Aleku's office
5. Which polite word did Mr Ateku say to Atex at the end of the conversation?
   1. Thank you!
   2. Oh!
   3. Welcome!
   4. Excuse me!

Read the passage below and then answer questions 6-9

Nzula had never been to the village for along time. He had never gone there since his parents came to the city when he was only seven years. He enjoyed going to the parks, watching movies and eating very delicious foods in hotels in the city centres,during
the weekends.

He imagined how life in the village would be. Some of his friends had told him that life in the rural areas was enjoyable because were alot of space to play and graze goats. Food was also "plenty" and all you had to do was to go to the farm dig or pick what youn want to eat.

During chrismas holiday, his parents told him that they would go to the village to visit his Uncle. Nzula was very exited but anxious. That morning, they woke up very early
and set off for the journey to the village.

6. Who told Nzula that life in the village was enjoyable?
   1. His parents
   2. His Uncle
   3. His friends
   4. His teachers
7. Nzula ate delicious foods from the hotel. The others from the hotel can be
   1. Resturant
   2. City centre
   3. Parks
   4. Bars
8. What is the opposite of the word Uncle as used in the passage?
   1. Parents
   2. grand parent 
   3. Aunt
   4. cousin
9. Nzula would all the following during the weekend except.
   1. go to the parks
   2. go to the farms
   3. Watch movies
   4. eat in hotel

Read the passage below and then answer questions 10-13

More than a half a million people die of malaria in kenya every year. The most affected people are the children below five years. This disease is spread by a female mosquito called anopheles. When the insects bite the children, they have fever,weak joints and sweating at night. This disease kills very fast if not urgently treated in children. People are therefore asked to sleep under mosquito nets, remove stagnant water around their homes.

10. The mosquito that spread malaria has _______________________ legs.
    1. four
    2. Six
    3. eight
    4. two
11. What is a half a million in symbols?
    1. 5000
    2. 50 000
    3. 500 000
    4. 5 000 000
12. Which statement also mean high temprature?
    1. Sweating
    2. Weakull
    3. Joint
    4. Fever
13. Which one is the most effective method of controlling malaria?
    1. Going to the hospital
    2. Taking malaria medicine
    3. Removing stagnant water around homes
    4. Sleeping under mosquito nets

Fill in the blank spaces in numbers 14-18

We have read stories in our newspapers ___14___  accidents which happen ___15___ our roads everyday. These accidents involve motorists, cyclists and ___16___. It is the responsibility of every road user to be ___17___ when using the ___18___.

For questions 19-30, answer according to the instructions.

19. Mary come to school late ________________________ she woke up late.
    1. because
    2. but
    3. through
    4. even
20. During the festival, our school choir sang ___________________________
    1. mercilly
    2. merry
    3. merrily
    4. marrily
21. How __________________________ sugar do you need for the tea?
    1. little
    2. many
    3. least
    4. much
22. The table is ________________________ heavy for Grace to carry.
    1. very
    2. so
    3. much
    4. too
23. I belive in my pet. It is _________________________
    1. mine
    2. me
    3. myne
    4. Yours
24. Our English teacher is fond ____________________________ making jokes to us.
    1. with
    2. for
    3. of
    4. at
25. Which word is correctly spelt?
    1. Address
    2. beauty
    3. Calenda
    4. Suny
26. Param is the __________________________ boy in our class.
    1. Smaller
    2. most smallest
    3. Smallest
    4. Most small
27. Atieno had ___________________________ when the electricity went off.
    1. eaten
    2. at
    3. eatten
    4. Eating
28. All the girls in our class came to school ____________________________ school van.
    1. With
    2. on
    3. for
    4. by
29. The doctor has spent ___________________________ hour with the patient.
    1. Few
    2. an
    3. a
    4. the
30. Use the plural form of the underlined word to complete the sentence.
    All the mouse ran away on seeing our new cat.
    1. mise
    2. mmices
    3. mouses
    4. mice

COMPOSITION

Write an interesting composition about;

MY FIRST JOURNEY BY TRAIN:

MARKING SCHEME

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