1. During a lesson, Grade 6 learners discussed functions of different parts of a plant. Which part of a plant is responsible for making plant food?
   1. Root.
   2. Stem
   3. Fruit.
   4. Leaf.
2. The following diagrams were drawn by learners to represent two types of root systems E and F.
   
   Which one of the following pairs of plants is matched to its correct root system.
             E                          F
   A. Maize                 Sugarcane
   B. Beans                 Maize
   C. Sisal                   Beans
   D. Sugarcane          Sisal
3. During a class activity, learners recorded the following observations about a group of invertebrates:
   1. three body parts;
   2. three pairs of legs;
   3. have wings;
   4. have antennae.
      Which one of the following is a member of the group observed by the learners?
      1. Tick.
      2. Millipede.
      3. Cockroach.
      4. Centipede.
4. The following diagram represents some parts of the human heart drawn by learners during a lesson on functions of parts of the heart.
   
   Which one of the following is a function of the part labelled G?
   1. Pumping blood to the lungs.
   2. Pumping blood to other parts of the body.
   3. Receiving blood from the rest of the body. 
   4. Receiving deoxygenated blood.
5. Grade 6 learners listed the following parts of the human reproductive system. Which part belongs to the female reproductive system?
   1. Cervix.
   2. Prostate
   3. Testis.
   4. Penis.
6. During a Science lesson, learners observed activities shown in the following pictures. In which one of the activities is water not conserved?
   
7. A person donated a desktop computer to a friend who needed it instead of throwing it away.
   This is an example of managing solid waste by
   1. reusing and recycling
   2. reusing only
   3. reducing only
   4. reducing and recycling.
8. During a class discussion, learners suggested ways of controlling water pollution. Which one of the following ways would control water pollution?
   1. Boiling.
   2. Filtration.
   3. Avoiding open defecation.
   4. Chemical treatment.
9. During a class discussion, learners listed ways of preventing infestation by external parasites. Which one of the following ways prevent infestation by jiggers?
   1. Not sharing clothes.
   2. Wearing shoes.
   3. Soaking clothes in hot water.
   4. Ironing clothes.
10. Learners used a ball and ring shown in the following set up to demonstrate a certain property of matter. They observed that the ball could pass through the ring before heating but after heating it could not.
    
    Which one of the following properties of matter was being demonstrated? Matter
    1. exerts pressure and has volume
    2. changes state and has mass
    3. occupies space and has weight
    4. expands and contracts.
11. Which one of the statements describes an application of change of state of matter in everyday life?
    1. Working of thermometers.
    2. Warming water.
    3. Hardening of bricks.
    4. Drying of clothes.
12. Which one of the following components of air is 78% by volume?
    1. Carbon dioxide.
    2. Oxygen.
    3. Nitrogen.
    4. Inert gases.
13. Learners listed the following as ways by which friction can be reduced. Which one was not correct?
    1. Lubrication.
    2. Sharpening tools.
    3. Smoothening surfaces.
    4. Using rollers.
14. A learner used a ladder as a simple machine to reach and fix a bulb in a house. The ladder is a simple machine because it makes it easier to
    1. move loads in circles
    2. move loads horizontally
    3. overcome loads in the opposite direction of force
    4. move loads through heights.
15. Learners observed a cloud which appeared long, curled, feather-like and light. The cloud observed is most likely to be
    A. cirrus
    B. nimbus
    C. stratus
    D. cumulus.

The following photograph shows a farmer constructing a structure for controlling soil erosion. Study it and answer questions 16 and 17.

16. Identify the structure in the picture.
    1. Gabion.
    2. Grass strip.
    3. Terrace.
    4. Trash line.
17. How does the structure control soil erosion?
    1. Intercepts rain drops.
    2. Reduces speed of water.
    3. Stores water.
    4. Holds the soil back.
18. The picture below shows farm produce la-belled "ORGANIC" on the market.
    
    What does the label "ORGANIC" mean? The farm produce is
    1. free from artificial chemicals
    2. free from pests and diseases
    3.  fresh
    4. more tasty.

The following photograph shows a method of protecting livestock. Use it to answer questions 19 and 20.

19.  The method protects the livestock by
    1. preventing entry of the wild animals
    2. producing flashing lights at night
    3. scaring wild animals away
    4. trapping the wild animals.
20. How can you describe the animals in the photograph? They are
    1. carnivorous
    2. decomposers
    3. omnivorous
    4. herbivorous.

The following photograph shows a farmer carrying out a practice after germination of maize. Study it and answer questions 21 to 23.

21. Identify the practice.
    1. Gapping.
    2. Pruning.
    3. Thinning.
    4. Training.
22. Which one of the following wild animals most likely interferes with germination of seeds?
    1. Mole.
    2. Monkey.
    3. Squirrel.
    4. Weaver bird.
23. From the photograph, name the other caring practice the farmer carried out on the maize.
    1. Harvesting.
    2. Pruning.
    3. Training
    4. Weed control   
24. Which one of the following is an indigenous vegetable crop?
    1. Cabbage.
    2. Kales.
    3. Pigweed.
    4. Spinach.
25. Which one of the following pairs of crops consists of indigenous root crops?
    1. Arrowroots and carrots.
    2. Beetroot and cassava.
    3. Carrots and yams.
    4. Cassava and arrowroots.
26. Grade 5 learners at Kabila primary school were asked to give the meaning of common communicable diseases.
    Which one of the following statements is true about common communicable diseases?
    1. They are diseases that are spread easily from one person to another.
    2. They are diseases that cannot be spread from one person to another.
    3. They are diseases that are spread only by communicating to people.
    4. They are diseases that spread only when people move from one place to another.
27. Four Grade 6 learners were asked by their teacher to bring some items needed for a Home Science lesson. Below is what each learner brought:
    Auma:   Body lotion, petroleum jelly and skin care cream.
    Chris:    Thread, thimble, make-up kit and pins.
    Fatma:  Tie, socks, belt and scarf.
    Festus: Cup, spoon, perfume and needle.
    Who among the learners brought accessories used to enhance personal appearance?
    1. Auma.
    2. Chris.
    3. Fatma.
    4. Festus.
28. Razia advised her parents to always include savings in their family budget.
    Which one of the following statements is true about savings?
    1. Savings is the amount of money you are left with after buying all items required.
    2. Savings is the amount of money you are given back after paying for items.
    3. Saving is the amount of money set aside for unexpected expenses.
    4. Savings is the amount of money set aside for future use.
29. Masiero accompanied her father to the shop to 34. Amanda has noticed that her school uniform buy cooking fat.
    Which one of the following is an important factor they should consider when choosing the cooking fat?
    1. Colour of the packaging.
    2. Expiry date on the package.
    3. The type of packaging used.
    4. Weight of the packaging material.
30. Grade 5 learners were asked to identify micronutrients found in food. Some of the micronutrients they identified are
    1. proteins and lipids
    2. carbohydrates and lipids
    3. carbohydrates and proteins.
    4. vitamins and minerals.
31. Lotum has advised his uncle not to use salting method to preserve meat.
    Which one of the following is a reason Lotum's uncle should avoid using salt to preserve meat?
    1. Salt increases risk of constipation.
    2. Salt increases risk of hypertension. 
    3. Salt improves weak bones.
    4. Salt decreases the risk of asthma.
32. Salim is suffering from scurvy.
    Which one of the following eating habits is likely to have made Salim to develop scurvy?
    1. Decreased consumption of fruits and vegetables.
    2. Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables.
    3. Decreased consumption of foods rich in carbohydrates.
    4. Increased consumption of foods rich in fibre and water.
33. Ann and Ken were talking about one of the steps in laundering a handkerchief. The handkerchief is put in clean cold salty water without soap for some time. The step they were talking about is
    1. washing
    2. sorting
    3. soaking
    4. rinsing
34. Amanda has a gaping seam. She wants to repair it. Which one of the following stitches can she use to repair the gaping seam? 
    1. Loop stitches.
    2. Back stitches.
    3. Hemming stitches.
    4. Oversewing stitches.
35. Every time Rihana wears her favourite dress, it clings to the body which makes her uncomfortable. To prevent the dress from clinging to her body, Rihana should
    1. bleach the dress after washing
    2. use a disinfectant when rinsing
    3. rinse the dress well with clean water
    4. use a fabric conditioner when rinsing.
36. Grade 6 learners developed the following rules for racing games:
    1. Wear suitable shoes while running;
    2. Keep to your lané when running;
    3. Drink adequate amount of water before the race;
    4. Avoid performing any exercise before the race.
       Which one of the following set of rules is correct?
       1. i, ii, iv.
       2. i, iii, iv.
       3. i, ii, iii.
       4. ii, iii, iv..
37. Rope skipping is a common physical activity. Which one of the following statement is true about the effects of rope skipping exercise?
    1. Makes the leg joints weak.
    2. Causes lifestyle disease.
    3. Can cause injury to ankles.
    4. Improves physical fitness.
38. Grade 6 learners were asked to run to a specific point within the shortest time. possible. Which component of fitness were the learners developing?
    1. Speed.
    2. Coordination.
    3. Strength.
    4. Balance.
39. Sharing food during a camping activity is common among a group of friends. Why should friends share food during an outdoor activity?
    1. Show friends' background with different kinds of food.
    2. Promote unity among friends for better group work.
    3. Encourage friends to rely on others for food.
    4. Saves time for those who do not want to prepare and carry food.
40. During an outdoor activity, a group of learners found the following sign marked on the path.
    
    What does this sign mean?
    1. Turn right.
    2. No way through.
    3. Stop.
    4. Turn left.
41. A gymnastic competitor performed the skill shown in the following picture.
    
    What is the name of the gymnastic skill?
    1. Side vault.
    2. Wall vault.
    3. Fence vault.
    4. Jump vault. 7
42. A first aid box contains items that are used when one is injured. Which of the following items is correctly matched with its use during first aid?
    1. Scissors cutting papers and muscles that have been injured.
    2. Bandages making straps to support the first aid box.
    3. Thermometer - controlling body temperature.
    4. Cotton wool - applying antiseptics and cleaning cuts.
43. Learners improvised relay batons using various materials. Which of the following material made the most durable relay baton?
    1. Manila paper.
    2. Clay.
    3. Wood.
    4. Grass,
44. The following picture shows a gymnast performing a ________________________________________.
    
    1. hand stand
    2. head stand
    3. inverted stand
    4. hand and head stand.
45. Four learners set up outdoor shelters as follows:
    Jane: Close to the river
    John: At the top of the hill
    James: At the bottom of the valley=
    Juliet: At a gentle slope sheltered by trees
    Who among the learners chose a suitable site for an outdoor shelter?
    1. Jane.
    2. John
    3. James
    4. Juliet.
46. Two players collided during a PHE lesson. One player started bleeding from the nose. Which one of the following is the correct first aid to control the bleeding?
    1. Lying on the back while facing up.
    2. Putting cotton wool in the nostrils to block the blood from flowing.
    3. Sitting while leaning forward and pinching the soft part of the nose.
    4. Sitting down with legs raised to relax and stop bleeding.
47. Learners were asked to improvise a triangular bandage. Which one of the following material was suitable for improvising the bandage?
    1. Newspapers.
    2. Banana leaves,
    3. Pieces of clothes.
    4. A piece of carton.
48. Learners were asked to improvise a soccer ball to use during the inter-class competition. Which of the following materials did the learners use?
    1. Old newspapers, strings, sand.
    2. Cotton wool, papers, strings.
    3. Leaves, plastic bottles, strings.
    4. Cotton wool, wire, old newspapers.
49. A school handball team members took their positions in the court ready to start the game. How many players did the team comprise?
    1. 5
    2. 6
    3. 7
    4. 8
50. When starting a race in athletics, competitors are given commands. Which of the following command is not given?
    1. Go.
    2. Set.
    3. Run.
    4. On your marks.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Grade 6 learners were investigating uses of oxygen. They settled up an experiment as shown in the diagram below.
   
   Which one of the following was a correct observation from the experiment?
   1. Water level in the trough increased
   2. Candle flame brightened
   3. Water level in the jar increased
   4. Colour of the water changed
2. During a nature walk in the school garden, learners uprooted a plant. Which one of the following plants has roots similar to the type found in carrot?
   1. Onion
   2. Cassava
   3. Sweet potatoes
   4. Bean plant
3. Grade four learners observed the sky in one afternoon. The following are features of a certain type of clouds. They saw
   1. White in colour
   2. Appear like bundles of cotton
   3. Dark grey in colour
   4. Keep changing shape
      |Which pair of features are for cumulus clouds?
      1. (ii) and (iv)
      2. (ii) and (iii)
      3. (i) and (iv)
      4. (i) and (ii)
4. Grade five learners discuss functions of the leaves. Which one of the following plants stores food in the leaves?
   1. Irish potatoes
   2. Yam
   3. Onion
   4. Sugarcane
5. The diagram below represents the human heart.
   
   Blood from the lungs enter the heart through blood vessel labeled
   1. O
   2. M
   3. N
   4. P
6. The process of changing a gas directly to solid is known as  __________________________
   1. Freezing
   2. Condensation
   3. Deposition
   4. Sublimation
7. Grade five used a digital device to search on physical properties of acids. Which one is wrong?.
   1. Have sour taste
   2. Turn blue litmus red
   3. Have bitter taste
   4. Can cause effect on skin
8. Which one of the following characteristic is found in all amphibians?
   1. Lay fertilized eggs
   2. Have varying body temperature
   3. Have scales
   4. They are warm blooded
9. Which one of the following blood components help in transportation of oxygen?
   1. White blood cells
   2. Platelets
   3. Plasma
   4. Red blood cells
10. Learners of grade six discussed the following parts of human reproductive system.
    1. Cervix
    2. Oviduct
    3. Testis
    4. Uterus
    5. Ovary
       Which two parts produces sex cells?
       1. (iii) and (v)
       2. (i) and (iv)
       3. (ii) and (iv)
       4. (iv) and (v)  
11. Learners of Hope school searched for ways to reduce friction. They listed down the following ways of reducing friction except
    1. Polishing the surface
    2. Treading
    3. Oiling and greasing
    4. Use of rollers
12. After using a ramp to load items in a pickup, learners were given the questions below. In which one of the following work is made easily by increasing effort distance?
    1. Flag post
    2. Staircase
    3. Beam balance
    4. Claw hammer
13. After watching a video clip showing some vertebrates, learners were given a question to answer. Which one of the following animals is not correctly matched with its characteristics?
    

    	Animal	Characteristics
    A.	Frog	moist skin, lays eggs, varying body temperature
    B.	Ostrich	feathers, lays eggs, constant body temperature
    C.	Bat	hair, give birth to young ones, constant body temperature
    D.	Snake	scales, lays eggs, constant body temperature

14. Ice is water in _________________________ state.
    1. Liquid
    2. Gas
    3. Solid
    4. Freezing
15. Bases are substances with a bitter taste. Which one of these is a base?
    1. Sour milk
    2. Lemon
    3. Tooth paste
    4. Pineapples

AGRICULTURE

16. Calabash,pumpkins and strawberries are examples of ____________________________
    1. Legumes
    2. Creepers
    3. Climbers
    4. Vegetables
17. Which type of soil erosion is being demonstrated below?
    
    1. Gulley
    2. Splash
    3. Rill
    4. Sheet
18. Which one of the following crops can be planted using splits?
    1. Thorn melon
    2. Blueberries
    3. Strawberry
    4. Passion fruits
19. Creeping crops have flexible stems called _____________________________
    1. Vines
    2. twin
    3. Splits
    4. Grapes
20. How do innovative lights work in controlling wild animals from destroying our crops? 
    1. By making scary noise when touched by the wild animal.
    2. By turning on automatically upon detecting an approaching wild animal.
    3. By safely trapping the wild animal.
    4. Through emitting a repellant smell.
21. Which one of the following is NOT a deterrent that can scare away gazelles?
    1. Innovative lights.
    2. Innovative sound devices.
    3. Thorny fence.
    4. Deflectors.
22. Three of the following are tools and equipment that a farmer can use in preparing shallow pit EXCEPT
    1. Jembe
    2. Shovel
    3. Hammer
    4. Wheelbarrow.
23. The following are various methods a farmer can use in conserving water and soil moisture. Which one is NOT ____________________
    1. Sunken seed bed
    2. Shallow pits
    3. Moisture bed gardening
    4. Protective shed.
24. The practice of raising crops in a moisture bed is called. ______________________
    1. Intercropping
    2. Vertical innovative gardening.
    3. Horizontal innoved cropping
    4. Moisture bed cropping
25. Jane prepared a seedbed that was about 30cm below the ground. She mixed the top soil with manure and returned the soil to the bed leaving a depression. Finally she applied mulch to the seedbed. What type of seedbed. did she prepare?
    1. Shallow pits.
    2. Sunken seedbed.
    3. Moisture seedbed.
    4. Innovative garden seedbed.
26. Which one of the following is NOT an importance of creeping crops.
    1. A farmer can sell and earn income.
    2. They enhance food security in the country.
    3. Establishing a farm for creepers is costly.
    4. They have great value in nutrition.
27. Three of the following are organic gardening practices for growing legumes EXCEPT ______________________________
    1. Training
    2. Using organic manure instead of fertilisers.
    3. Using seeds that are pest and disease free.
    4. Controlling pests without using chemicals.
28. The practice of replacing seeds that did not germinate as well as seedlings that have dried up is called __________________________
    1. Thinning
    2. Gapping
    3. Pruning
    4. Training
29. When mixing chemicals on the farm a farmer should observe the following safety measures EXCEPT ________________________
    1. Put on gumboots
    2. Wear handgloves.
    3. Smell the chemical first.
    4. Put on protective jacket.
30. Why is weeding important in farming?
    1. It reduces the competition of nutrients.
    2. It reduces the yields.
    3. It increases the number of pests on the farm.
    4. It leads to low yields.

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

31. Which of the following is NOT a likely method used to carry a player who has an injury from the field?
    1. Two-handed seat carry
    2. Four-handed seat carry
    3. a stretcher
    4. Ambulance
32. When nursing an insect bite, you can use all of the following care routines EXCEPT
    1. Applying a cold press to reduce swelling.
    2. Rapidly scratching the affected area.
    3. Removing the sting from the skin.
    4. Washing the affected area with soap and water.
33. When one has a fracture, a _______________________________ is used to help the bone heal.
    1. Splint
    2. Plaster of Paris
    3. Bandage
    4. X-rays
34. Three of the following can be used to improvise a splint EXCEPT?
    1. a wooden plank
    2. strong sticks
    3. old magazines
    4. metal
35. The rope work technique shown below is  called?
    
    1. Straddle cross
    2. Double bounce
    3. Skier
    4. Wounded duck
36. The following is an illustration of a netball court. What name do we call the lines marked M?
    
    1. Center circle
    2. Side line
    3. Goal line
    4. Transverse lines
37. Three of the following are elements of a good pass except?
    1. Should be accurate
    2. Should be well measured in terms of speed 
    3. Should not be intercepted by opponent player
    4. Shoud be thrown to benefit the opposing player.
38. The following are types of starts used in athletics sporting activities EXCEPT? 
    1. Elongated start
    2. Medium start
    3. Standing shot put
    4. Bunch start 
39. In the game of Kabaddi, one player is allowed to enter the opponent's court to tag the opposing players. What do you call such a player?
    1. raider
    2. Attacker
    3. Defender 
    4. Bowler
40. By using the following local materials, a player can improvise a ball EXCEPT _______________________
    1. Old newspapers and clothes
    2. Strings
    3. Polythene papers
    4. Wires

HOME SCIENCE

41. Jane baked a cake for her birthday that was to be on the following day. Give one reason why it was necessary for Jane to store the cake properly.
    1. Avoid ants' infestation
    2. To make it more delicious
    3. To maintain freshness for lon
    4. To hide it from other people
42. The following are factors to consider before. purchasing an ironing board. Which one is not?
    1. Should not have a cloth covered surface. 
    2. Should have adjustable legs
    3. The top should be broad
    4. Should suit an individual's height
43. Another name for preteen is ________________________
    1. childhood
    2. old age
    3. pre-adolescence
    4. recovery stage
44. Which of the following is not a healthy habit?
    1. Doing a lot of exercise
    2. Eating a lot of sugar
    3. Avoiding junk food
    4. Eating a lot of fruits and vegetables
45. The act making sure that the consumer is aware of the information about goods is known as __________________________.
    1. adults awareness
    2. goods awareness
    3. sellers awareness
    4. consumer awareness
46. Which of the following is not a respiratory disease?
    1. Asthma
    2. Pneumonia
    3. Cholera
    4. Bronchitis
47. Four learners in Grade 6 were asked by their teacher to state the changes that take place in girls only during adolescence stage. Who gave the correct answer?
    1. Katemi - Develops pimples
    2. King'oo - Hair grows in the groin
    3. Elizabeth Menstruation starts
    4. Kate - Develops deep voice
48. Juma has the following signs:
    1. Bow legs feels
    2. He feels pain in the spine and legs
    3. He has deformity in the skull.
       Which disease is he suffering from?
       1. Scurvy
       2. Rickets
       3. Goitre
       4. Night blindness
49. During the holiday David, a Grade 6 learner, was seen cutting a twig from a herbal plant to improvise for good grooming. What grooming was David likely to practice?
    1. Bathing
    2. Ironing his clothes
    3. Brushing his teeth
    4. Combing his hair
50. Which washing symbol is shown below?
    
    1. Wash at or above 40 degrees Celsius 
    2. Do not was at 40 degrees Celsius
    3. Wash above 40 degrees Celsius
    4. Wash at or below 40 degrees Celsius

MARKING SCHEME

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

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Which one of the following is not an example of fungi plants?
   1. Mucor
   2. Yeast
   3. Mushroom
   4. Moss
2. The waterborne disease which can be prevented by wearing protective clothe is known as
   1. cholera
   2. typhoid
   3. bilharzia
   4. malaria

Below is a diagram showing the human breathing system. Use it to answer questions 3 - 4

3. The part marked T is known as
   1. air sac
   2. bronchi
   3. diaphragm
   4. trachea
4. The part that cleans air is marked by letter
   1. R
   2. S
   3. T
   4. U
5. Which one of the following is not an example of internal parasite?
   1. Hookworm
   2. Jiggers
   3. Pinworm
   4. Lungworm
6. Grade 5 learners were demonstrating an aspect of light using the apparatus drawn below
   
   Which aspect of light were they investigating?
   1. Light travels in a straight line
   2. Light travels in all directions
   3. Light forms a shadow on an opaque object
   4. Light is not seen
7. Grade 5 learners with their teacher were discussing about the sense organs. They discussed about ways of taking care for the ears as one of the sensory organs. Among the following, which one is not correct?
   1. Visit a doctor incase of infection
   2. Using a match stick in removing dirt andvexcess wax
   3. Avoid using loud music
   4. Using ear muffs in a noisy environment
8. The following are signs and symptoms of a cold as one of the respiratorý diseases. Which one is not?
   1. Sore throat
   2. Chest pain
   3. Fever
   4. Cough
9. The following are examples of plants found in our community. Which one does not use flowers as a means of productions?
   1. Grass
   2. Beans
   3. Pine
   4. Mango
10. In computer which among the following features shows the shortcuts to some programmes in the desktop computer?
    1. Short button
    2. Title bar
    3. Space bar
    4. Desktop icons
11. When typing, a leaner wanted to move a certain information from page one to page two. What best advice can you give him to make his work more easier?
    1. To duplicate the information
    2. To avoid transferring
    3. To cut and paste the information he want
    4. Delete and type afresh
12. The type of tooth that helps in griping and tearing are also
    1. flat and sharp
    2. flat with one root
    3. sharp and pointed 
    4. sharp with two roots
13. Digestion of food starts in the ____________________ and ends in the _______________________.
    1. mouth, stomach
    2. stomach, small intestine
    3. mouth, large intestine
    4. mouth, small intestine
14. Which one of the following is the odd one out? 
    1. Spider
    2. Mite
    3. Scorpion
    4. Cockroach
15. All the following are floaters except
    1. feather
    2. matchstick
    3. staple pin
    4. wool
16. The following is a description of a certain type of cloud:
    1. Scattered in the sky
    2. White in colour
    3. Feathery like
    4. Found high in the sky
    5. Indicate a fine weather
       The cloud is most likely to be
       1. cumulus
       2. stratus
       3. nimbus
       4. cirrus
17. Which one of the following does not affect sinking and floating? 
    1. Size
    2. Weight
    3. Type of material
    4. Shape
18. The process that takes place when a liquid changes to become a gas is known as
    1. freezing
    2. evaporation
    3. melting
    4. condensation
19. Which one of the following is not a way of conserving water?
    1. Storing it for future use
    2. Reusing it
    3. Recycling it
    4. Taking a bath in the river
20. The main source of light is
    1. moon
    2. stars
    3. sun
    4. skylight

AGRICULTURE

21. The following are tools that are used by farmers in farming activities. Which of the following tools can a farmer use to dig in hard grounds?
    1. Jembe
    2. Panga
    3. Fork Jembe
    4. Rake
22. The following are gardening practises in a potato nursery bed. Which one help in conserving water?
    1. Watering
    2. Gapping
    3. Thinning
    4. Mulching
23. The farmer wanted to prepare an organic pit in his farm. Which material was he likely not to use?
    1. Food remains
    2. Animal wastes
    3. Plastic bottles
    4. Maize stalks
24. The diagram below shows a type of irrigation
    
    The above method is preferred over the use of sprinkler irrigation because
    1. it saves time
    2. it is modern
    3. it conserves water as it drips water only where the plant is
    4. it is cheaper to instal than sprinkler
25. Which one of the following is not an indigenous type of root crops?
    1. Yams
    2. Sweet potatoes
    3. Sorghum
    4. Cassava
26. Domestic animals have different uses in our community. Learners listed them as follows. Which one is true about a donkey?
    1. Provide security
    2. Used in transportation.
    3. Provide food
    4. Provide company
27. Which one of the following is not an example of climbing fruits?
    1. Passion
    2. Berries
    3. Watermelon
    4.  Avocado
28. The soil with small particles and fine texture has all the following except
    1. best drainage
    2. poor drainage
    3. best for modelling
    4. best water retention
29. Which one is a cereal crop?
    1. Cowpeas
    2. Sorghum
    3. Coconut
    4. Beans
30. Which one of the following is an example of a wild animal?
    1. Rabbit
    2. Turkey 
    3. Monkey
    4. Duck

HOME SCIENCE

31. The following are signs and symptoms of cold except
    1. cough
    2. sore throat
    3. body aches
    4. high blood pressure
32. What is the name of the below item that is used during advertisement?
    
    1. Mobile phone
    2. Television
    3. Computer
    4. Laptop
33. What is the best way of preventing measles on children?
    1. Taking capsules
    2. Immunisation
    3. Quarantine
    4. Application of creams
34. Which of the following factors considered when choosing clothes and shoes is correctly matched with its explanation?
    1. Comfort - Be within your budget
    2. Colour - Match your outfit
    3. Weather - Be right for the weather
    4. Price - Be age appropriate
35. Which one of the following materials is needed to improve the below item?
    
    1. Clean empty plastic bottle with a cap
    2. Feathers
    3. A smooth wooden stick
    4. Thread
36. The following physical changes take place in pre-adolescent girls apart from
    1. breast development
    2. waist and hips broaden
    3. growth of hair under arms
    4. experience wet dreams
37. Which material is used to make the below clothe? 
    
    1. Cotton
    2. Nylon
    3. Plastic
    4. Leather
38. Three of the following are immunisable disease except
    1. measles
    2. chicken pox
    3. ricket
    4. tetanus
39. Which one of the following safety precautions is not observed when buying items?
    1. Use of a shopping list
    2. Observe expiry date
    3. Avoid impulse buying
    4. The method of consumption
40. Which of the following is not a nutritional deficiencies and disorders?
    1. Marasmus
    2. Anaemia
    3. Covid-19
    4. Night blindness 

PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION

41. In long jump, what is the name given to the point  where you jump from?
    1. Runaway
    2. Landing pit
    3. Take off board
    4. Jumping spot
42. The below track is used for which race below?
    
    1. 1500m race
    2. 100m race
    3. 200m race
    4. 42km race
43. Three of the following are practises for four action sequence except
    1. T-balance
    2. knee stand
    3. handstand
    4. jogging
44. The following are the benefits of warming up apart from
    1. increases movement of blood throughout thenbody
    2. leads to heart failure
    3. increases delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles
    4. prepares the heart for an increase in activity
45. In the game of softball, the defending team is called
    1. fielding team
    2. battling team
    3. defending team
    4. attacking team
46. Which of the following is not a way of taking care of the community recreation facilities?
    1. Not littering the areas
    2. Planting trees around the area
    3. Teaching people on how to take care of the facilities
    4. Throwing dangerous items around the facility
47. The following equipments are used during a soccer game by players. Which one is not?
    1. Ball
    2. Whistle
    3. Mitts
    4. Sport shoes
48. When an athlete is injured during a race, what should be done to him or her?
    1. First aid
    2. Taken to the hospital.
    3. Given water to drink
    4. Given a lot of food
49. The technique that involves jumping sideways during a rope skipping is known as
    1. heel traps
    2. straddle
    3. skier
    4. straddle cross
50. The field below is used to play which game?
    
    
    1. softball
    2. football
    3. rounders
    4. netball

MARKING SCHEME

SCIE/TECH

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

AGRI

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

HSC

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

P.E

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

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Use the diagram below to answer questions 1-2

1. Digestion of food ends in the part labelled
   1. C
   2. B
   3. A
   4. D
2. Egestion of undigested food matter takes place in the part labelled
   1. C
   2. A
   3. B
   4. D 
3. Which of the following is not a living thing?
   1. Stone
   2. Mango tree
   3. Grass
   4. Cow
4. Plants make their own food through the process called 
   1. respiration
   2. transpiration
   3. photosynthesis
   4. chlorophyll
5. The reproductive part of a plant is known as
   
   1. leaf
   2. stem
   3. flower
   4.  root
6. What is the name of animals kept at home?
   1. Farm animals
   2. Domestic animals
   3. Wild animals
   4. Broilers
7. The process of taking air in and out the body by an animal is called
   1. digestion
   2. respiration
   3. circulation
   4. polluting
8. The following are parts of computers. Which one is correctly matched with its function
   

   A.	C.P.U	Process the information fed to the computer and stores it for future use
   B.	Monitor	Types information
   C.	Mouse	Displays information
   D.	Keyboard	Keyboard searching for information

9. Which one of the following clouds indicate a sign of heavy rainfall?
   1. Stratus
   2. Cumulus
   3. Cirrus
   4. Nimbus
10. All the following are digital devices apart from
    1. camera
    2. Ipad
    3. Laptop
    4. Radio
11. The type of tooth drawn below is used for called
    
    1. cutting
    2. griping
    3. tearing
    4. chewing
12. A millipede escapes danger by
    1. running away
    2. curling and pretence
    3. flying
    4. sleeping
13. Materials that allow some light to pass throughthem are called
    1. transparen
    2. opaque
    3. translucent
    4. shadows
14. Which one of the following is not an air pollutant?
    1. Smoke
    2. Dust
    3. Decaying dog
    4. Fog
15. Which one of the following is not a factor that affects sinking and floating?
    
    1. Weight
    2. Size
    3. Shape
    4. Type of material
16. All the following belongs to the same state of matter except
    1. water
    2. ink
    3. oxygen
    4. milk
17. Which one of the following is not a phase of the moon?
    1. New Moon
    2. Crescent
    3. Quarter
    4. half
18. Which of the following phases of the moon comes after the full moon?
    
19. What is force?
    1. The ability to do work
    2. Push, a pull or a lift
    3. One that pulls things downwards
    4. When energy is less used
20. All the following can be observed in the sky during the day except
    1. sun
    2. clouds
    3. moon
    4. stars

AGRICULTURE

21. Which method is suitable in controlling moles from destroying crops?
    1. Use of scarecrows
    2. Use of arrows and spears
    3. Use of safe traps
    4. Scaring them
22. Which one of the following domestic animāls can be used to plough piece of land?
    1. Horse
    2. Sheep
    3. Camel
    4. Bull
23. Learners of grade 4 carried out the following experiment on soil
    
    Which type of soil is likely to have he best drainage and has the largest air spaces?
    
    1. Loam soil
    2. Clay soil
    3. Sandy soil
    4. Alluvial soil
24. The following materials can be used to prepare a compost manure except
    1. top soil
    2. banana peeling
    3. maize stalk
    4. pieces of rubber
25. Which one of the following is not a use of water in the farm?
    1. Watering animals
    2. Irrigation
    3. Cleaning term tools
    4. Washing clothes
26. Which farm tool is correctly named.
    
27. Which animal below is regarded to be harmful? | 34. You have been asked to dust the surfaces of
    1. Bee
    2. Mole
    3. Dog
    4. Cow
28. Goats give us all the following except
    1. mohair
    2. milk
    3. skin
    4. bones
29. The best soil for building and construction is known as
    1. silt
    2. clay
    3. sand
    4. loam
30. Which material is suitable to use in mulching?
    1. Twigs
    2. Logs
    3. Dry grass or leaves
    4. Soil

HOME SCIENCE

31. The following are causes of accidents during play except
    1. playing dangerous games
    2. playing on slippery grounds
    3. following instructions and rules of the game given by the teacher
    4. playing in dangerous places like roads 
32. Which common illness in the locality would the person be suffering from?
    
    1. Diarrhoea
    2. Headache
    3. Sore throat
    4. Cold 
33. Three of the following are cleaning tools and equipments that we can use at home apart from
    1. gas cooker
    2. dust pans
    3. dust bins
    4. brooms
34. You have been asked to dust the surfaces of your classroom by your Home Science teacher. Which material and tool will you use?
    1. Basin
    2. Lamb's wool
    3. Bucket
    4. Soap dish
35. Which of the following is not a type of fuel we use at home?
    1. Charcoal
    2. Kerosene
    3. Firewood
    4. Water
36. The following are challenges faced when using firewood as a source of fuel except
    1. It requires big storage area
    2. It is easy to find
    3. It requires time to collect
    4. It produce smoke which can affect our health
37. Juma uses electricity for lighting, heating and cooking in his home. How can he conserve the electricity?
    1. Switching off the appliances when not in use
    2. Switching on the fridges all day 
    3. Leaving the bulb on during the day
    4. Leaving the electric heaters on all day
38. Which of the following basic needs protects us from hot sun, rain and wind as well as danger?
    1. Food
    2. Clothes
    3. Shelter
    4. Rest
39. What is the name given to the play item below
    
    1. Skipping rope
    2. Bouncing castle
    3. Hula hoops
    4. Bean bags
40. Three of the following are common injuries one can get during play except
    1. bruises
    2. sprains
    3. cuts
    4. fair play

PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION

41. Three of the following are safety measures observed when making improvised balls except
    1. use sharp objects carefully
    2. sore sharp objects in a box
    3. when injuries occur, inform the teacher immediately
    4. touch open wound having blood with your bare fingers
42. Which type of pass is shown in the diagram below?
    
    
    1. Overhead pass
    2. Underarm pass
    3. Kicking
    4. Chest passs
43. The following are parts of the foot used during a soccer game apart from 
    1. the instep
    2. nails
    3. inside of the instep
    4. outside of the instep
44. The process of making things from what is in the local environment is called
    1. improvisation
    2. juggling
    3. manufacturing
    4. buying
45. Which of the following is a material you cannot use to hand juggle?
    1. Stones
    2. Small balls
    3. Pebbles
    4. Broken glass
46. In the game of rounders, the following equipments are needed for play except
    1. balls
    2. sharp pins
    3. posts
    4. bat
47. The play item below is used in which game?
    
    1. Kabaddi
    2. Hockey
    3. Football
    4. Basket ball
48. Alex wanted to participate in athletics. Which of the following track eents could he participate in?
    1. 100m race
    2. discuss
    3. Javelin
    4. Long jump
49. Three of the following are plav iterns found within the school environment durin the P.E lesson except
    1. balls
    2. skipping rope
    3. heavy stones
    4. nets
50. Which one of the following people controls the game of soccer during play?
    1. Referee
    2. Teacher
    3. Parents
    4. Funs

MARKING SCHEME

SCIE/TECH

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

AGRI

21. C
22. D
23. C
24. D
25. D
26. A
27. B
28. D
29. C
30. C
31. C
32. D
33. A
34. B
35. D
36. B
37. A
38. C
39. B
40. D

P.E

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

A. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Which one of the following is NOT way of managing solid wastes?
   1. Reducing
   2. Re-using
   3. Rebooting
   4. Re-cycling
2. The following are internal parasites except
   1. Hookworm
   2. Tapeworm
   3. Ringworm
   4. Piriworm
3. Which one of the following is a water-borne disease?
   1. Typhoid
   2. Corona - Virus disease
   3. Pneumonia
   4. Tuberculosis
4. The diagram below shows a human bone.
   
   It is likely to be a ________________________________
   1. skull
   2. ribcage
   3. limb bone
   4. skeleton 
5. The C-shaped rings found in windpipe are called ____________________
   1. Cartilages
   2. Trachea
   3. Villi
   4. Alveoli
6. Which one is an organ for tasting
   1. Eye
   2. Skin
   3. Ear
   4. Tongue
7. Grade five learners saw an animal with the following characteristics.
   1. Has varying body temperature.
   2. Has backbone
   3. Lays fertilised eggs
      The above animal is likely to be a :-
      1. Mammal
      2. Fish
      3. Amphibian
      4. Reptile
8. Which one of the following digital devices would not be used in taking photographs in the field?
   1. Mobile phone
   2. Tablets
   3. Stop watch
   4. Camera
9. Which is NOT a state of matter?
   1. Gases
   2. Liquids
   3. Clouds
   4. Solids
10. Grade five learners set the experiment as shown below.
    
    What were the learners investigating?
    1. Radiation
    2. Conduction
    3. Convection
    4. Conducive
11. ________________________ makes work easier.
    1. Lever
    2. Machine
    3. Light
    4. Candle
12. Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of all plants?
    1. They grow
    2. They feed
    3. They reproduce
    4. They move from one point to another 
13. The clouds which have regular shapes also:-
    1. covers the whole sky
    2. brings heavy rainfall
    3. indicates fine weather
    4. dark grey in colour
14. A computer software used to compose format, edit and print documents is known as
    1. Spread sheet
    2. Micro-soft access
    3. Adobe publisher
    4. Word processor
15. The type of tooth shown below is used for?
    
    1. grinding
    2. tearing
    3. gripping
    4. cutting
16. The following non-green plants is used in bakery industry. Which one is it?
    1. Yeast
    2. Mushroom
    3. Mould
    4. Athlete food
17. Which one is an odd one out?
    1. Spider
    2. Earthworm
    3. Moth
    4. Chameleon

Use the diagram below to answer questions 18 to 19

18. Which one does not take place at the part marked Q during breathing?
    1. Air is absorbed
    2. Air is cleane
    3. Air is moistened
    4. Air is warned
19. Which part represents the bronchioles?
    1. S
    2. P
    3. R
    4. Q
20. The digestive juice produced in the liver is known as :-
    1. Gastric juice
    2. Intestinal juice
    3. Bile juice
    4. Saliva juice

B. AGRICULTURE

21. A farmer used his wheelbarrow to transport the eroded soil back to his farm. This practice is called __________________
    1. Soil recovery
    2. Soil profile
    3. Soil erosion
    4. Soil conservation
22. Which soil conservation is shown below?
    
    1. Mulching
    2. Shading
    3. Drip irrigation
    4. Weeding
23. Identify the farm tool below.
    
    1. Spade
    2. Shovel
    3. Trowel
    4. Mattock
24. Which farm animal is kept for the production of milk, mohair and mutton?
    1. Goats 
    2. Cattle
    3. Sheep
    4. Pigs
25. A ________________________ shelters rabbits.
    1. Sly
    2. Stable
    3. Hutch
    4. Kennel
26. Thefollowing are uses of water in the fafrm except?
    1. Irrigating crops
    2. Mixing chemicals
    3. Washing farm tools
    4. Cleaning farm toilets
27. Which one is NOT a climbing crop?
    1. Passion fruits
    2. Pumpkins
    3. Strawberries
    4. Sugarcane
28. A mongoose kills and eats ____________________________________
    1. chicken
    2. vegetables
    3. grains
    4. crop roots 
29. Which soil holds more water for a long time?
    1. clay soil
    2. loam soil
    3. sand soil
    4. fertile soil
30. The practice of removing the excess seedlings from a nursery bed is known as :-
    1. Gapping
    2. Weeding
    3. Pruning
    4. Thinning

C. HOMESCIENCE

31. Pre-adolescent occurs between
    1. 7-11 years old
    2. 6-10 years old
    3. 4 - 8 years old
    4. 9-12 years old
32. The cleaning item below is mainly used to clean _____________________________________ surface.
    
    
    1. earthen
    2. wooden
    3. cemented
    4. glass
33. A balanced diet contains ___________________________________
    1. Vitamins only
    2. Proteins only
    3. Carbohydrates only
    4. Proteins, vitamins and carbohydrates
34. Which knitting or sewing item is shown below?
    
    1. Needle cussion
    2. Thimble
    3. Yarn
    4. Sewing machine
35. Which fuel is commonly used in a jiko?
    1. Gas
    2. Kerosene
    3. Charcoal
    4. Firewood
36. The following shoes are worn by grade five learners. Who did not wear a type of shoe?
    1. Susan - Canvas
    2. Lucie - Polythene
    3. Rodgers - Leather
    4. Lenox - plastic
37. George wants to buy a dress for her pre-teen daughter. Which factor will he not consider?
    1. Size of the shop
    2. Age of the daughter
    3. The occasion
    4. Price of the dress
38. Which one is a fragile kitchen equipment?
    1. Sufuria
    2. Rolling pin
    3. Metal cup
    4. Earthen pot
39. Storing brushes and brooms by hanging does not prevent damages to_________________________ 
    1. handles
    2. wires
    3. bristles
    4. floor
40. The items below are used to clean our ears.
    
    It is called ________________________ 
    1. ear pad
    2. ear bud
    3. ear muff
    4. ear pick .

D. PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

41. The equipment below are used in a race known as _______________________________________
    
    1. Hundles
    2. Relays
    3. Marathon
    4. Sprints
42. __________________________ is one of the materials used in landing pit in long jump.
    1. Dry wood
    2. Iron sheets
    3. Pebbles
    4. Saw dust
43. Which one of the following is NOT a stage in hurdling?
    1. On your mark
    2. Take off
    3. Approach
    4. Flight
44. The diagram below shows a softball item.
    
    Part P of the ball is known as
    1. Seam
    2. Knob
    3. Base
    4. Barrel
45. _________________________ is the technique of working together to achieve a common goal
    1. Success
    2. Team work
    3. Fitness
    4. Warm-up activities
46. The diagram below shows a long jump facility.
    
    The part marked B is the
    1. Flight board
    2. Approach board
    3. Take off board
    4. Runway board
47. Who among the following uses a whistle during a football match?
    1. Referee
    2. Team manager
    3. Goal keeper
    4. Coach
48. Which technique is shown in finishing the race below?
    
    
    1. Drop finish
    2. Bullet finish
    3. Run through finish
    4. Shoulder shrung finish
49. Another name for forehead throw in Frisbee game is called ________________________________
    1. Frick
    2. Click
    3. Flick
    4. Blink
50. The following are rope skipping techniques except?
    1. Straddle
    2. Standing
    3. Skier
    4. Heal taps

MARKING SCHEME

SCI & TECH

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

AGRI

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

H/SCI

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

PHE

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

A. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. The following are characteristics of animals except:-
   1. They grow
   2. They die
   3. They make their own food.
   4. They reproduce
2. Identify the invertebrate below
        
   1. snail
   2. tick
   3. mosquito
   4. centipede 
3. Exhaust fumes from vehicles are likely to pollute ____________________ most.
   1. water
   2. crops
   3. air
   4. soil
4. A thin long tube that connects the mouth and the stomach is called:-
   1. alimentary canal
   2. small intestine
   3. trachea
   4. oesophagus
5. Which one is an odd one out?
   1. Salamander
   2. Turtle
   3. Frog
   4. Toad
6. Name the safe gear below;
   
   1. pliers
   2. scissors
   3. tongs
   4. forceps
7. A canine tooth is used for:-
   1. chewing food
   2. grinding food
   3. gripping food
   4. cutting food
8. Which part of a computer is shown below?
   
   
   1. cable
   2. monitor
   3. keyboard
   4. Central Processing Unit
9. Which one is NOT a transluscent material?
   1. skylight
   2. oiled paper
   3. mirror
   4. frosted glass
10. Below is a diagram of a see-saw.
    
    Part marked X is the:-
    1. Fulcrum
    2. Load
    3. Effort
    4. Lever
11. A flat plate made of metal floats on water because of its:-
    1. size
    2. mass
    3. shape
    4. material
12. This animal breathes through:-
    
    1. nose
    2. gills
    3. spiracles
    4. tongue
13. Which statement is NOT true about Nimbus clouds?
    1. They are dark grey in colour.
    2. They cover the whole sky.
    3. They indicate fine weather.
    4. They bring heavy rainfall.
14. Absorption of water and salts in human beings takes place in the:-
    1. Large intestine
    2. Small intestine
    3. Stomach
    4. Mouth
15. Sound travels in ________________________ directions.
    1. one
    2. same
    3. all
    4. low
16. Which one is NOT a state of matter?
    1. Solids
    2. Gases
    3. Liquids
    4. Heat 
17. Which one is NOT a method of maintaing tools?
    1. store in a dry place
    2. wash them after use
    3. avoid using them
    4. sharpening the cutting tools

Use the diagram below to answer questions 18 - 19.

18. Which digestive juice is produced at P?
    1. stomach juice
    2. saliva juice
    3. bile juice
    4. gastric juice
19. The part marked Y is the:-
    1. Rectum
    2. Large intestines
    3. Anus
    4. Liver 
20. Which of the following digital devices cannot be used to take photographs of small insects?
    1. Tablets
    2. Camera
    3. Portfolio
    4. Computer 

B. AGRICULTURE ACTIVITIES

21. Decaying dead plants and animals in the soil farm:-
    1. gabbage
    2. sewage
    3. humus
    4. texture
22. We can use water in the farm in all the following ways except:- 
    1. mixing chemicals
    2. Swimming
    3. Irrigation
    4. Washing farm tools
23. Which animal cannot be found in the soil?
    1. bat
    2. mole
    3. ant
    4. earthworm
24. Pigs stay in a structure called:-
    1. shed
    2. sty
    3. hutch
    4. kennel
25. Name the tool below;
    
    1. knife
    2. pliers
    3. handsaw
    4. spade
26. Animals remove wastes inform of pellets. The animals are:-
    1. Goats
    2. horses
    3. dogs
    4. cattle
27. Chicken kept for laying eggs are called:-
    1. broilers
    2. home birds
    3. layers
    4. capon
28. Which one of the following is NOT a means of transporting water?
    1. using taps
    2. using pipes
    3. using tanks
    4. using tankers
29. Which wild animal is shown below?
    
    1. mole
    2. monkey
    3. squirrel
    4. mongoose
30. A farmer removed seedlings from one location to the other when he wants them to grow. This practice is called:-
    1. pruning
    2. shading.
    3. re-planting
    4. weeding

C. HOMESCIENCE ACTIVITIES

31. Which of the following is a common illness in the locality?
    1. Anaemia
    2. Cholera
    3. Cancer
    4. Headache
32. Which one is NOT good for our health?
    1. Eating a balanced diet.
    2. Sleeping the whole day.
    3. Having enough rest.
    4. Adequate sleep.
33. Name the cleaning equipment below.
    
    1. Dustbin
    2. Mop
    3. Dustpan
    4. Bucket
34. Shoes are made from the following materials except:-
    1. Nylon
    2. Leather
    3. Plastic
    4. Canvas 
35. Which fuel below pollutes the air most?
    1. Gas
    2. Charcoal
    3. Firewood
    4. Kerosene
36. This food is rich in;-
    
    1. proteins
    2. vitamins
    3. carbohydrates
    4. minerals
37. Which kitchen item is this?
    
    
    1. Colander
    2. Rolling pin
    3. Cutting board
    4. Tray
38. Which one is not a source of milk?
    1. Milk vendor
    2. Milk shop
    3. From the cow
    4. From the farm
39. Which needle work tool is drawn below?
    
    1. Thread
    2. Needle
    3. Thimble
    4. Cussion
40. A person who buys things from a shop or market is called:-
    1. consumer
    2. seller
    3. trader
    4. service

C. PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION 

41. What is teamwork?
    1. working hard.
    2. working together
    3. working alone
    4. not working together
42. Grade four learners went to make an improvised ball. They don't need:-
    1. strings
    2. old socks
    3. wires
    4. polythene papers
43. Which one of the following is not an equipment for the game of rounders?
    1. Rounders ball
    2. Rounders bat
    3. Rounders post
    4. Rounders helmet
44. The diagram below shows an equipment used in rounders.
    
    What is the name of the part marked H?
    1. Knob
    2. Grip
    3. Barrel
    4. Seam
45. Which ages can play ball size No. 3?
    1. 4 - 5 years
    2. 6-7 years
    3. 8 - 12 years
    4. Above 18 years
46. Which game are the two girls playing?
    
    
    1. Handball
    2. Skipping
    3. Hand juggling
    4. Throwing
47. What is the shape of an athlete track?
    1. Square
    2. Circular
    3. Triangular
    4. Oval
48. The field of play in frisbee is divided into ,_______________________ courts.
    1. three
    2. two
    3. four
    4. one
49. __________________________ pumps blood in our bodies during a warm-up activity.
    1. Heart
    2. Stomach
    3. Lungs
    4. Kidney
50. Which item is NOT found in a First-Aidbox?
    1. Alcohol swabs
    2. Iodine
    3. Disposable latex gloves
    4. Steel wool

MARKING SCHEME

SCI/TECH

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

AGRI

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

H/SCI

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

PHE

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

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. After washing tomatoes in the kitchen, Dhahabu used the water to irrigate flowers near the house. This is an example of;
   1. recycling
   2. reusing
   3. reducing
   4. treating
2. Which of the following is not an effect of sound pollution?
   1. Breathing problems
   2. Lack of concentration
   3. Sleep disturbance
   4. Interference with communication
3. One of the following parts of the digestive system does not produce digestive juices. Which one is it?
   1. ileum
   2. stomach
   3. mouth
   4. colon
4. Nuru dipped a blue litmus paper in an acid solution. It is true that the litmus paper; 
   1. remained blue.
   2. turned to yellow.
   3. turned to orange.
   4. turned to red.
5. The following actions show that animals respond to changes in the environment. Which one does not?
   1. Birds fly in the air near the carcass of a dead animal.
   2. A dog pants during a hot afternoon 
   3. A tree sheds leaves during hot weather.
   4. A human being gives birth after nine months.
6. James placed materials made of wood, metal, plastic and clay in hot water. After five minutes, he removed them and placed them somewhere to cool. Which material lost heat in the fastest way?
   1. metal
   2. wood
   3. plastic
   4. clay
7. Sarah inflated a balloon then squeezed it as shown below.
   
   From what she did, it can be concluded that all gases;
   1. occupy space, have mass
   2. occupy space, have indefinite volume
   3. have mass, have indefinite shape
   4. occupy space, have definite volume
8. After observing the clouds in the sky, Ndung'u decided to drive with hazards and flood lights on. Which clouds do you think he had seen?
   1. stratus clouds
   2. nimbus clouds
   3. cumulus clouds
   4. cirrus clouds
9. The following are effects of gravity except;
   1. water flowing up the tank from the borehole
   2. prevention of floods during heavy rains
   3. planes not flying to the outer space
   4. children sliding for enjoyment when playing
10. Which of the following shows the use of evaporation?
    1. The falling of rain
    2. Making of ice cream
    3. Drying of harvested maize
    4. Making a candle from wax
11. Hekima and her friends observed the roots and leaves of a bean plant. It is true that the bean plant had;
    1. fibrous roots, parallel leaf structure
    2. tap roots, network leaf structure
    3. tap roots, parallel leaf structure
    4. fibrous roots, network leaf structure
12. Which pair of processes requires increase in heat?
    1. melting, condensing
    2. freezing, condensing
    3. evaporation, melting
    4. melting, freezing
13. Grade six learners uprooted a maize plant. They dipped it into a glass of water and added some drops of oil in the water. The maize plant;
    1. dried up.
    2. became healthier.
    3. increased in height.
    4. became stronger.
14. Which one of the following is not an invertebrate?
    1. Insects
    2. Worms
    3. Snails
    4. Amphibians
15. Which blood component is shown in the diagram below?
    
    1. Plasma
    2. Red blood cells
    3. White blood cells
    4. Platelets

AGRICULTURE

16. ________________and _________________ the two types of drip irrigation. 
    1. Sprinkler, perforated pipes
    2. Bottle, watering can
    3. Watering can, sprinkler
    4. Bottle, perforated pipes
17. Soil erosion is the process by which _____________________ is gradually removed from one place, transported and then deposited to another place by action of water, wind animals and human beings.
    1. dry soil
    2. wet soil
    3. loose soil
    4. fertile oil
18. Which type of soil erosion is not easy to detect?
    1. splash erosion
    2. rill erosion
    3. sheet erosion
    4. gulley erosion
19. Which type of soil erosion can be controlled by fixing gutters on the roof of houses?
    1. splash erosion
    2. rill erosion
    3. sheet erosion
    4. gulley erosion
20. The following statements are true about sunken beds. Which one is not?
    1. They can be used in dry areas or during dry season.
    2. Their base is hidden away from strong sunlight and wind.
    3. They conserve moisture than flat or raised beds.
    4. They improve soil fertility.
21. Hellen and her friends had a discussion about creeping crops. Who gave a wrong statement about creeping crops?
    1. HELLEN: They spread their stems horizontally on the ground.
    2. HARRIS: They grow vertically in a slow way.
    3. HOPE: They serve us with food which has  nutrients.
    4. HAILEY: They can serve as good cover crops.
22. Learners from Balozi Academy discussed the advantages of a certain practice in farming. The practice helps in ensuring that only healthy and strong crops remain in the nursery bed. The practice is likely to be;
    1. pruning
    2. thinning
    3. gapping
    4. shading
23. Which of the following is not true about mulching?
    1. Helps to conserve moisture.
    2. It helps in reducing weed growth.
    3. It helps to obtain clean fruits.
    4. It helps in reducing the number of crops 
24. Which of the following materials can be used to make a soil container for innovative gardening?
    1. Carton box
    2. Metal pipes
    3. Bamboo stems
    4. Joined papers
25. During innovative gardening, Mwanaisha picked some containers in the environment which she used. What she did is important because;
    1. it increases water sources.
    2. it conserves water.
    3. it controls soil erosion.
    4. it conserves the environment.
26. When taking care of seedlings, we remove mulch from around them to;
    1. allow the seedling to grow straight and  healthy.
    2. ensure that moisture is conserved.
    3. prevent weeds from growing around the seedlings.
    4. increase the rate of evaporation.
27. Mzee Ojwang ensures that some of his tools and equipment are frequently oiled and greased. Why is that necessary?
    1. To prevents rust and rust and make them sharp.
    2. To make them clean and reduce friction.
    3. To keep them dry and prevent rust.
    4. To prevent rust and reduce friction.
28. To harden seedlings for transplanting, one of the following equipment is not frequently used. Which one is it?
    
29. Ezekiel carried out the practice below on his farm.
    
    Which one of the following is not an advantage of the practice?
    1. To reduces loss of moisture.
    2. It prevents growth of weeds. 
    3. It helps in thinning.
    4. It reduces soil erosion.
30. Identify the list that shows indigenous vegetable crops only?
    1. pigweed, spider weed, black nightshade 
    2. millet, sorghum, pigweed
    3. spider weed, spinach, pumpkin leaves
    4. yams, cassava, arrowroots

PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION

31. Which of the following causes of conflicts in a group cannot be controlled by selecting a good group leader?
    1. Poor communication
    2. Unwillingness to share resources 
    3. Lack of planning.
    4. Favoring some group members.
32. Bunch start is also known as _________________________.
    1. torso
    2. bullet
    3. elongated
    4. walk through
33. In the non-visual baton exchange method;
    1. the incoming athlete does not see the baton.
    2. the outgoing athlete does not see the baton.
    3. the outgoing athlete can see the baton.
    4. both athletes cannot see the baton.
34. Field events are categorized into __________________ and ______________________
    1. jumps, sprints
    2. sprints, throws
    3. throws, jumps
    4. long races, short races
35. After a sporting activity, grade 6 learners wanted to cool down. Which of the following would they use as a cool down activity?
    1. wind break
    2. press ups
    3. skip and skip
    4. jumping jacks
36. Which answer shows styles of high jump only?
    1. approach, take off, flight, landing
    2. stance, grip, release, recovery technique 
    3. scissors, fosbury flop, western roll D
    4. American grip, Finish grip, 'V' grip
37. The diagram below shows a _________________________.
    
    1. shot put sector
    2. rounders pitch
    3. javelin sector
    4. discus sector
38. Which of the following is an offensive skill in Kabaddi?
    1. chain tackle 
    2. waist hold
    3. block
    4. hand touch
39. _______________________ is an overstretched, torn or twisted tendon or muscle.
    1. Sprain
    2. Strain
    3. Closed wound
    4. Muscle pull
40. Njeri performed the skill shown below.
    
    The skill in known as;
    1. side vault
    2. shoulder roll
    3. cartwheel
    4. splits and hand walk

HOME SCIENCE

41. A house is a shelter that provides all the following except;
    
    1. physical protection
    2. spiritual protection
    3. psychological protection
    4. emotional protection
42. Which of the diseases mentioned can be controlled by the following steps?
    • Managing stress
    • Doing physical exercise
    • Eating healthy foods
    • Reducing intake of salt
    • Maintaining healthy body weight
    • Avoiding intake of alcohol and smoking
      1. Epilepsy
      2. Diabetes
      3. Asthma
      4. Hypertension
43. The following are precautions for the youth to avoid attacks from dangerous people. Which one is not?
    1. Not accepting gifts from strangers.
    2. Not walking in dark and deserted places.
    3. Not exercising near dangerous places such as holes or dams.
    4. Avoiding bad company.
44. __________________________is an item or article you wear or carry, other than your clothes to enhance the effect of clothes you wear.
    1. Cosmetics
    2. Accessories
    3. Antiseptics
    4. Beauty agents
45. Grade 6 leaners from Jangwani Academy discussed misuse of cosmetics. Which of the following causes a lot of danger to the adolescent?
    1. Applying too much cosmetics
    2. Borrowing other people's cosmetics 
    3. Bleaching the skin using cosmetics 
    4. Storing cosmetics poorly
46. The following are causes of a certain non- communicable disease.
    1. Lack of physical exercise.
    2. Excessive intake of carbohydrates and fatty foods.
    3. Family history.
    4. Stress which may result in increased appetite.
       The disease is likely to be;
       1. cancer.
       2. obesity
       3. diabetes.
       4. asthma.
47. Which of the following types of food is not rich in iron?
    1. spinach
    2. liver
    3. seaweed
    4. pumpkin seeds
48. Johari wanted to prepare a meal within a short span of time. Which of the following cooking equipment would you advise him not to use?
    1. A jiko
    2. A gas cooker
    3. An electric cooker
    4. Kerosene stove
49. Silantoi stays in a village that is very far from the main shopping centre. She purchased meat and decided to preserve since it would be used four days later. Which of the following is not one of the reasons as to why she preserved the meat?
    1. To maintain its nutritional value.
    2. To keep it longer for future use.
    3. To prevent it from getting spoilt.
    4. To prevent wastage.
50. One of the following houses is not durable. Which one is it?
    1. A bungalow
    2. Storey house
    3. Apartments
    4. A traditional house

MARKING SCHEME

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

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. James observed some characteristics of mammals in the environment. From what he observed, it is true that all mammals;
   1. reproduce by giving bath.
   2. feed on both flesh and herbs.
   3. have a constant body temperature.
   4. are cold blooded.
2. Which of the following parts of a computer plays the function of processing data?
   1. CPU
   2. Mouse
   3. Monitor
   4. Keyboard
3. Why are mirrors of toilets and bathrooms made of frosted glass?
   1. To minimise the amount of light getting in.
   2. So that those in the toilet or bathroom cannot see outside.
   3. So that those in the toilet or bathroom cannot be seen by those outside.
   4. To ensure that bad smell does not affect those who are outside.
4. During cold weather, Mwangi put on a woolen jacket as shown below.
   
   Why do you think he did so?
   1. It keeps the body from water loss into the environment
   2. It generates heat for the body
   3. It ensures that cold does not get to the body
   4. It keeps heat generated by the body from escaping
5. Which of the following activities shows that force can change the direction of movement?
   1. Someone bouncing the ball on a cemented floor
   2. A goalkeeper grasping a ball that has been shot towards the goal
   3. Two men pushing a car that is stuck in mud 
   4. A learner squeezing a circular clay ball into a rectangular
6. Jamal drew the teeth below during Science and Technology lesson.
   
   Which of the following statements is TRUE about the teeth?
   1. They are not part of the milk teeth
   2. They are used for tearing and crushing food
   3. They are usually 4 on the upper jaw
   4. They usually grow between premolars and canines
7. During breathing, gaseous exchange takes place in the __________________________________.
   1. bronchi
   2. air sacs
   3. windpipe
   4. diaphragm
8. In which part of the digestive system is gastric juice produced?
   1. In the mouth
   2. In the pancrease
   3. In the ileum
   4. In the stomach
9. When Jamila placed a metallic bottle top on water, it floated. When she crushed the bottle top, it sank in water. This shows that;
   1. size affects floating and sinking. 
   2. material affects floating and sinking. 
   3. shape affects floating and sinking.
   4. weight affects floating and sinking.
10. Which pair of levers has the positioning of Effort, Load and Fulcrum at the same position?
    1. nut cracker and scissors
    2. jembe and wheelbarrow
    3. spade and fishing rod
    4. wheelbarrow and a seesaw
11. The nose has hairs and mucus lining which is used for:
    1. trapping dust.
    2. making the air cold
    3. making air dusty
    4. transferring air
12. Teacher Bidii discussed with her learners the difference between signs and symptoms. Basing on the discussion, which of the following would be classified as the odd one out?
    1. feeling dizzy
    2. tiredness
    3. ringing in the ears
    4. sweating
13. Which of the following solids undergoes sublimation?
    1. lodine
    2. Ice
    3. Wax
    4. Cooking fat
14. Mama Afya advised her children not to swim or bathe in stagnant water. Which disease would the children contact if they disobey their mother?
    1. Dysentery
    2. Cholera
    3. Bilharzia
    4. Typhoid
15. After typing some information, Natalie wanted to highlight the whole document. Which shortcut would you advise her to use?
    1. Ctrl + V
    2. Ctrl + B
    3. Ctrl + A
    4. Ctrl + C

AGRICULTURE

16. One of the following equipment and tools can be maintained by oiling and greasing. Which one is it?
    
17. Compost materials should not be rained on. This is because it;
    1. slows down the rate of decomposition.
    2. causes the loss of nutrients.
    3. reduces aeration in the materials.
    4. reduces the amount of manure.
18. The following are materials that can be used for mulching except;
    1. dry grass
    2. dry leaves
    3. maize stalks
    4. nylon papers
19. Soil erosion reduces soil;
    1. moisture.
    2. decomposition
    3. fertility.
    4. particles.
20. Learners from Kifaru Academy constructed an organic waste pit. Which of the following statements is true about the organic waste pit?
    1. Manure can be collected from the waste pit and taken to the farm
    2. We can add ferteliser to it to increase the rate of decomposition
    3. Crops can be planted on it to observe soil improvement
    4. It can be used to prevent soil erosion
21. It is true that the soil with the smallest particles;
    1. retains little amount of water.
    2. is best for growing sugarcane.
    3. becomes muddy easily.
    4. retains medium amount of water.
22. Irrigation of crops should be done in the;
    1. morning.
    2. evening.
    3. night
    4. mid-morning.
23. Which of the following crops can be used to conserve water on the farm?
    1. Pumpkin plants
    2. Millet plants
    3. Maize plants
    4. Sorghum plants
24. Which of the following is not the best. method of controlling small wild animals on the farm?
    
    1. Scaring them by use of dogs
    2. Trapping them
    3. Using a scarecrow
    4. Poisoning them
25. The following are ways of conserving water on the farm. Which of the ways can help in increasing soil fertility after some time?
    1. Applying shade
    2. Applying mulches
    3. Planting cover crops
    4. Irrigating the crops
26. Grade 5 learners from Makueni Preparatory School discussed suitable planting materials for establishing climbing fruit plants. Which of the climbing fruits listed below is grown from vine cuttings?
    1. Passion fruits
    2. Kiwi fruits
    3. Grapes
    4. Raspberries
27. Which of the following is not carried out in container gardening?
    1. Uprooting the crops
    2. Uprooting excess crops
    3. Uprooting unwanted plants
    4. Sprinkling water on the crops
28. _________________________ allows carrot seedlings to be about 4cm apart from each other.
    1. Thinning
    2. Shading
    3. Mulching
    4. Pruning
29. Which of the following is not, legume?
    1. rice
    2. beans
    3. groundnuts
    4. peas
30. ____________________________ is an adult female goat.
    1. buck
    2. billy
    3. nanny
    4. ewe

PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION

31. The use of substance or technique to illegally improve athletic performance is known as
    
    1. Doping
    2. Stereotype
    3. Drug abuse
    4. Criminology
32. Identify the skill shown in the diagram below.
    
    1. Chest pass 
    2. Underarm pass 
    3. Overhead pass
    4. Bounce pass
33. Prince improvised a relay baton. Which of the following will help in ensuring that the baton is visible?
    1. Making it hollow inside
    2. Painting it bright colours
    3. Allowing it to dry
    4. Making it short
34. When receiving a relay baton, the hand should be;
    1. stretched out and in front, open and facing up
    2. stretched out and behind, open and facing down
    3. stretched out and behind, open and facing up
    4. stretched out and in front, open and facing down
35. In long jump, the sprinting or approach area is known as
    1. take-off board
    2. runway
    3. landing pit
    4. clearance zone
36. Jesse practiced the following during a certain phase of the discus throw.
    1. The discus sits flat against the palm of the throwing hand.
    2. The fingers hold the edge of the discus.
    3. The thumb rests on the back of the discus. i
    4. The discus is held in loose grip.
       The phase described is likely to be;
       1. swing
       2. release and recovery
       3. stance
       4. grip
37. ________________________is a technique used in performing rope skipping where the balls of the feet are used to perform the skill.
    1. Skier
    2. Wounded duck
    3. Straddle
    4. Straddle cross
38. In Rounders, ______________________________ is touching the running batter using the hand holding the ball.
    1. stamping
    2. resisting
    3. tagging
    4. intercepting
39. Which one of the following diagrams shows handstand?
    
40. _______________________________refers to fair competition, equality, respect for rules and players.
    1. Team work
    2. Cooperation
    3. Improvisation
    4. Fair play

HOME SCIENCE

41. The following are examples of cutlery. Which one is not?
    1. Knives
    2. Cups
    3. Forks
    4. Spoons
42. Lyn wanted to purchase some items from a shop. Which of the following should she consider first?
    1. The type of material the packaging is made of
    2. The weight of the item that has been packaged
    3. The price of the item that has been packaged
    4. The date of expiry written on the package
43. Which of the following fuels is very unreliable?
    1. Charcoal
    2. Kerosene
    3. Firewood
    4. Electricity
44. A shopping list helps a person to buy only the things they need. This shows that;
    1. it helps in saving property.
    2. it saves time.
    3. it saves money.
    4. it helps in knowing the amount that one has.
45. When improvising kitchen equipment, a hard stone can be used as;
    1. graters
    2. rolling pin
    3. knife sharpener
    4. knife
46. The following are the steps that Awino followed when making a shopping list. Which of the steps is the last one?
    1. Write your list, starting with the most important items
    2. Consider the money you have
    3. Write on the list how much each item costs
    4. Think about important items and the less important items
47. Njeri ate the following meal at lunch time: rice, boiled bananas, bean stew and two pieces of meat. What should she add to make it a balanced diet?
    1. Oranges
    2. Fried potatoes
    3. Chapatti
    4. Ugali
48. The main reason as to why we should preserve milk is;
    1. to increase the quantity.
    2. to avoid waste.
    3. to make it tasty.
    4. to use it later.
49. We should not buy plastics that;
    1. are durable
    2. can withstand heat
    3. are odourless
    4. peels and becomes discoloured
50. Which of the following cooking facilities can be used to prepare several types of food at the same time?
    1. Traditional three stones
    2. Gas cookers
    3. Charcoal jikos
    4. Paraffin stove

MARKING SCHEME

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

QUESTIONS

1. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
   1. The following vertebrates are amphibians. Which one is NOT?
      1. Frog
      2. Salamander
      3. Turtle
      4. Newt
   2. Kennedy wants to bite a piece of cake. Which tooth will he use?
      
   3. The following are examples of air pollutant except:-
      1. smoke
      2. dirty water
      3. bad smell
      4. emission from lorries
   4. Identify the protective gear below;
      
      
      1. Forceps
      2. Scissors
      3. Goggles
      4. Tongs
   5. Which digestive juice is produced in the stomach?
      1. Bile juice
      2. Gastric juice
      3. Intestinal juice
      4. Stomach juice
   6. Which one of the following is NOT a digital device
      1. Laptop
      2. Television
      3. Mobile phone
      4. Portfolio
   7. The digital device drawn below is part of a computer. Name the device:-
      
      1. Mouse
      2. C.P.U
      3. Keyboard
      4. Monitor
   8. There are three states of matter. Which one is NOT?
      1. Gas
      2. Liquid
      3. Light
      4. Solid
   9. Grade four learners put a piece of dry wood in a basin of water. The wood:-
      1. Sank
      2. Melted
      3. Floated
      4. Dissolved
   10. A big ship floats on water because of:- 
       1. Its size.
       2. Its shape.
       3. Its material.
       4. Its volume.
   11. Sound travels in _______________________ directions.
       1. one
       2. same
       3. all
       4. up
   12. Kelly dropped a book and a rubber at the same time. What happened?
       1. They hang on air.
       2. They broke into pieces.
       3. The book reached down first.
       4. They reached the ground at the same time.
   13. Which item is NOT transluscent?
       1. Bulb
       2. Skylight
       3. Tinted window
       4. Oiled paper
   14. Grade 4 learners carried out an experiment as shown below.
       
       The pins fell down one by one because of:-
       1. convection
       2. conduction
       3. radiation
       4. evaporation
   15. Harvesting is done during a _____________________ season.
       1. rainy
       2. windy
       3. sunny
       4. calm
   16. The removal of undigested food through the anus is called:-
       1. Egestion
       2. Digestion
       3. Excretion
       4. Gestation
   17. The best water for drinking should be:-
       1. cooked
       2. boiled
       3. decanted
       4. sieved
   18. Which animal is an odd one out?
       1. cat
       2. tick
       3. bee
       4. spider 
   19. Which one of the following is NOT a method of maintaining simple tools?
       1. store in a cool dry place.
       2. sharpen the cutting tools.
       3. avoid using them
       4. clean after use. 
   20. The loudness or softness of sound is called:-
       1. texture
       2. pitch
       3. noise
       4. volume
2. AGRICULTURE ACTIVITIES
   21. Which soil feels rough through the fingers?
       1. sandy soil
       2. loam soil
       3. clay soil
       4. dusty soil
   22. Which type of irrigation requires the use of perforrated pipes to conserve water?
       1. flood irrigation
       2. Overhead mirrigation
       3. Drip irrigation
       4. Sprinkler irrigation
   23. Identify the wild animal below:-
       
       1. Squirrel
       2. Mole
       3. Monkey
       4. Mongoose
   24. Which one is NOT a seed dispersal agent?
       1. wind
       2. water
       3. explossive mechanisms
       4. sunlight
   25. A farmer removed excess seedlings from his nursery bed. This practice is called:-
       1. weeding
       2. pruning
       3. thinning
       4. hardening off
   26. The following are products of a certain farm animal.
       1. mutton
       2. fleece
       3. wool
          The farm animal is:-
          1. Goat
          2. Pig
          3. Sheep
          4. Chicken
   27. Which one is NOT a poultry bird?
       1. Ostrich
       2. Goose
       3. Tuckey
       4. Duck
   28. The following crops are legumes except:-
       1. Soya beans
       2. Lentils
       3. Sorghum
       4. Green grams
   29. Identify the farm tool below:-
       
       1. Pruning shear
       2. Garden trowel
       3. Garden hoe
       4. Shovel
   30. We can use water in the farm in all the following ways except:-
       1. mixing farm chemicals.
       2. irrigation.
       3. washing farm tools.
       4. swimming for leisure.
3. HOMESCIENCE ACTIVITIES
   31. The following are cleaning materials. Which one is NOT an abrassive?
       1. soap dish
       2. scouring powder
       3. steel wool
       4. scouring pads 
   32. Which playing items are drawn below?
       
       1. skipping ropes
       2. balls
       3. hoops
       4. marbles   
   33. Which type of shoes is cleaned and polished using a shoe polish?
       1. canvas shoes
       2. rubber shoes
       3. gumboots
       4. leather shoes  
   34. Which fuel is commonly used in the kitchen equipment below?
       
       
       1. paraffin
       2. charcoal
       3. firewood
       4. gas 
   35. Which one of the following is a common illness?
       1. Cancer
       2. Hypertension
       3. Coughs
       4. Corona virus disease
   36. What is another name for energy giving foods?
       1. carbohydrates
       2. proteins
       3. vitamins
       4. minerals
   37. Identify the kitchen equipment below;
       
       1. colander
       2. rolling pin
       3. tray
       4. cooking stick
   38. The following are methods of preserving milk except:-
       1. farmenting
       2. boiling
       3. refrigeration
       4. smoking
   39. Which one is NOT a source of vitamins?
       1. Strawberry
       2. Cherries
       3. French beans
       4. Spinanch
   40. The type of stitch below is likely to be:-
       
       1. Running stitch
       2. Stem stitch
       3. Chain stitch
       4. Tacking stitch
4. PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION
   41. Which one represents an athletic track?
       
   42. The skill of working together to achieve a goal is known as:-
       1. teamwork
       2. running
       3. warm up activity
       4. cooperation
   43. The best material to make an improvised ball is:-
       1. old newspapers
       2. old polythene papers
       3. thin wires
       4. saw dust
   44. The equipment below is a rounders item.
       
       Part X is likely to be:-
       1. a seam
       2. a  base
       3. a slot
       4. a top cover 
   45. Which type of bounce is the girl demonstrating?
       
       1. Single bounce
       2. Juggling bounce
       3. Double bounce
       4. Round bounce
   46. James wants to perform a three action sequence. Which skill is not needed?
       1. forward roll
       2. backward roll
       3. hand stand
       4. T-balance
   47. How many players make up a full team for football?
       1. nine
       2. eleven
       3. six
       4. seven
   48. Which type of skill in swimming propels a swimmer forward?
       1. front crawl
       2. diving
       3. flutter kick
       4. back stroke
   49. The following are zones of a certain pitch.
       1. Has three courts.
       2. One zone measures 18m by 37m which is smaller.
       3. Its central zone measures 64m by 37m.
          The pitch is used to play:-
          1. Rounders game
          2. Volleyball game.
          3. Football game
          4. Frisbee game
   50. ______________________________ pumps blood to all body parts during a warm up activity.
       1. lung
       2. skin
       3. chest
       4. heart

MARKING SCHEME

 SCI & TECH

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

AGRI

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

H/SCI

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

PHE

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

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY  (15marks)

1. A bell was rung and pupils who were in different places in school compound responded by running back to class. Which of the following is the reason why they were able to hear the bell sound?
   1. Sound travels only in one direction.
   2. Sound travels in all directions.
   3. The pupils are used to the bell sound.
   4. The sound of the bell was loud.
2. Grade four learners were discussing about the effects of force. Which among the following is not the effect of force in our day to day activities?
   1. Can change the shape of an object.
   2. Can make a stationary object to move.
   3. Can change the direction of a moving object.
   4. Can change mass of an object.
3. Three of the following are ways through which one can make a floating object to sink in water. Which one of the following cannot?
   1. Changing shape of the object,
   2. Increasing its size.
   3. Adding sinkers to the floaters.
   4. Adding more loads to the floaters.
4. The flow chart below was used by a grade four teacher in classifying animals.
   
   
   
   Which two animals were wrongly classified?
   1. Millipedes and frogs.
   2. Snakes and ticks.
   3. Giraffes and ticks.
   4. Snakes and mites.
5. Three of the following are parts of the human digestive system. Which one is not?
   1. Mouth
   2. Trachea
   3. Rectum
   4. Stomach
6. Grade four learners were asked to state different functions of different parts of the human digestive system. In which one of the following parts is water absorbed from undigested food materials?
   1. Oesophagus
   2. Rectum
   3. Large intestine
   4. Small intestine
7. During a Science and Technology lesson, grade four learners were discussing about water pollutants. The teacher asked learners to state the pollutants. Who among the following learners gave a wrong response?
   1. Nadia  - Waste from industries.
   2. Loise   - Oxygen from plants.
   3. Edwin  - Animal waste.
   4. Geoffrey - Soil
8. Learners from Makongeni primary school went for an educational trip to a neighbouring county. Which among the following digital devices is the most suitable for the learners to take pictures and also to record?
   1. Phones
   2. Desk top computers
   3. Radio
   4. Watches
9. Grade four learners were provided with water and containers of different shapes to use in an experiment as the one shown below.
   
   If the containers can hold the same amount of water, what characteristic were the learners most likely to be investigating?
   1. Liquids have mass.
   2. Liquids have volume.
   3. Liquids occupy space.
   4. Liquids take shape of the containers.
10. The diagram below represents a type of human tooth. What is the function of the tooth?
                            
    1. Cutting and biting
    2. Holding food
    3. Biting and chewing
    4. Chewing and grinding
11. When discussing about the characteristics of plants as living things, grade four learners were able to discover that plants take in nutrients. From this discovery it shows that plants
    1. breathe
    2. move
    3. feed
    4. reproduce
12. The following are parts of a desktop computer. Which among the following parts is used to point items on the monitor when typing?
    1. Central Processing Unit
    2. Cables
    3. Keyboard
    4. Mouse
13. The following are characteristics of a certain state of matter.
    1. Have definite mass.
    2. Have definite volume
    3.  Indefinite shape.
       Which among the following pairs have the characteristics above?
       1. Juice, water
       2. Ink, dust
       3. Rubber, stone
       4. Air, smoke
14. Letters A to Z are represented by numbers 1 to 26. Which of the following will be used to represent the word FEED in coding?
    1. 1234
    2. 6554
    3. 6545
    4. 4556
15. Grade four learners were to participate in clean up activities in their school compound which has a lot of stagnant water. Which among the following is the protective gear they all need to protect their hands?
    1. Apron
    2. Gloves
    3. Dust coat
    4. Face mask

AGRICULTURE    (10 MARKS)

16. Thinning is a practice for care of fruit tree seedlings. Which among the following statements best explains what thinning is?
    1. Uprooting excess seedlings.
    2. Removing any unwanted plant.
    3. Applying dry plants on nursery bed.
    4. Making shade over nursery bed.Grade four learners were provided with water and containers of different shapes to use in an experiment as the one shown below.
       If the containers can hold the same amount of water, what characteristic were the learners most likely to be investigating?
       A. Liquids have mass.
       B. Liquids have volume.
       C. Liquids occupy space.
       D. Liquids take shape of the containers.
17. Which among the following methods of irrigation best conserves water in the farm?
    1. Use of buckets.
    2. Use of sprinklers.
    3. Use of watering can.
    4. Use of drip irrigation.
18. Grade four learners were discussing about different uses of different types of soil. Which among the following learners gave the correct use of clay soil?
    1. Ashley   -  Growing maize.
    2. Makena -  Growing rice.
    3. Mark      -  Growing groundnuts.
    4. Adam     -  Making container gardens.
19. When discussing on how to make compost manure, grade four learners were discussing about the materials used. Which among the following cannot be used in making compost manure?
    1. Garden soil
    2. Animal waste
    3. Ash
    4. Polythene papers
20. The following are procedures taken when transplanting fruit seedlings. Which among the procedures will come last?
    1. Watering the seedling.
    2. Pressing soil around the seedling.
    3. Placing the seedling in the middle of the hole.
    4. Mixing soil with compost manure.
21. Small wild animals can cause a lot of damages in the farm. Which among the following small animals will cause damage to the farmer by eating the chicken eggs?
    1. Moles
    2. Mongoose
    3. Squirrels
    4. Monkeys
22. Animals kept at home have different importance. Which among the following animals gives mutton as its product?
    1. Cattle
    2. Pig
    3. Camel
    4. Goat
23. Grade four learners were doing an agriculture experiment. They were asked to carry to class different types of soil. According to the soil brought, which has the largest particles?
    1. Silt soil
    2. Clay soil
    3. Loam soil
    4. Sand soil
24. After discussing about domestic animals, grade four learners were asked to state different functions of animals. Which among the following animals will help the farmers in transporting heavy loads to the market?
    1. Horse
    2. Donkey
    3. Sheep
    4. Dog
25. Three of the following are uses of water in the farm. Which one is not the use of water in the farm?
    1. Watering animals
    2. Watering plants.
    3. Cleaning farm equipment.
    4. Cooking.

HOME SCIENCE     (10 marks)

26. Grade 4 learners were discussing the importance of preparing a shopping list. They gave the answers below.  Which one was wrong?
    1. It reduces wastage
    2. It saves time.
    3. It wastes money.
    4. One is able to have the money needed.
27. Choose the one that is not a fuel used at home.
    1. Charcoal
    2. Firewood
    3. Gas
    4. Diesel
28. Natasha was cleaning her leather shoes one evening. Which one of the following is a safety measure that she was supposed to observe
    1. Leave the floor dry.
    2. Leave the polish open.
    3. Play while cleaning the shoes.
    4. Use a sharp stick.
29. Which of the following cleaning materials is wrongly matched with its use?
    1. Cloth     -   Dusting
    2. Duster   -  Cleaning
    3. Dustbin  -  Collecting waste
    4. Mop       -  Sweeping
30. Name the game that is played using the play item below.
                      
    1. Football
    2. Tug of war
    3. Hide and seek
    4.  Volleyball
31. Jane went to a supermarket to buy yoghurt. She found two tins of the same size displayed as shown.
                   
    Jane bought yoghurt A. Which factor did she consider?
    1. Expiry date
    2. Cost
    3. Neatness
    4. Freshness
32. Which one of the following is an energy giving food?
    1. Chicken
    2. Mangoes
    3. Maize
    4. Cabbage
33. Which one is not a source of milk in our locality?
    1. Dairy
    2. Milk packets in shops
    3. Plants
    4. Milk vendors
34. Job bought a mango from the market and ate it immediately without washing it. Job could suffer from all the following illnesses except?
    1. vomiting
    2. stomachache
    3. sore throat
    4. diarrhoea
35. Name the fuel that is used in the equipment shown in the picture below.
                              
    1. Gas
    2. Paraffin
    3. Charcoal
    4. Electricity

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION        (15 marks)

36. The diagram below shows an athletics track. Which race is not done on the track?
              
37. Three of the following are done at the command "on your marks" during standing start except one. Which one?
    1. Drive your arms and legs forward.
    2. Place one foot forward pointing directly ahead.
    3. Place your other foot backward.
    4. Look at the ground ahead.
38. The following are steps followed when improvising a soccer ball.
    1. When you are okey with the size tie the ball with a strong string.
    2. Cover the ball with a piece of material.
    3. Keep adding and wrapping the material until you are okay with the size.
    4. Put the required materials together.
    5. Collect the required materials.
    6. Neatly tie the handles of the bag.
    7. Ensure the ball is as round as possible.
       What is the correct order of the steps?
       1. (iv), (v), (ii), (vi), (iii), (i), (vii)
       2. (iv), (v), (ii), (iii), (vi), (vii), (i)
       3. (v), (ii), (iv), (iii), (vi), (vii), (i)
       4. (v), (iv), (iii), (ii), (vi), (vii), (i)
39. is moving the ball to a teammate, in order to keep it away from opponents and putting the ball into a position for a shot on goal.
    1. Passing
    2. Tapping
    3. Shooting
    4. Catching
40. The following will lead to a batsman to be declared 'batsman out' except one. Which one?
    1. Overtaking another batsman.
    2. Obstructing the fielders.
    3. Running outside a post.
    4. The ball is caught when the batsman hits it.
41. The position in which someone holds their body when standing or performing a skill is called
    1. stance
    2. technique
    3. drill
    4. posture
42. Which one of the following lifestyle diseases can be prevented by skipping a rope?
    1. Malaria
    2. Diabetes
    3. Obesity
    4. T.B.
43. Kylina a grade 4 pupil from Mawingu Academy was performing a certain gymnastic skill as shown below. Which skill was he performing?
                               
    
    1. Headstand
    2. Backward roll
    3. Handstand
    4. Forward roll
44. What shape is formed by the hands and the top of the head when performing a headstand balance?
    1. Triangle
    2. Rectangle
    3. Square
    4. Circle
45. Kienjeku, a pupil from Mavumbini primary school performed a certain gymnastic skill that involved a combination of four different skills. What do we call it?
    1. Four action sequence.
    2. Three action sequence.
    3. Two action sequence.
    4. One action sequence.
46. Identify the type of swimming stroke shown below.
    
    1. Backstroke
    2. Breaststroke
    3. Sidestroke
    4. Front crawl
47. Mr. Kilinda from Makongeni primary school asked pupils to state safety rules when swimming. Which among them gave an incorrect answer?Daudi : Swimming in proper costume.
    Amina : Do not dive in the deep end of the pool.
    Kata: Do not swim. immediately after taking meals.
    Juma: Ensure there is a life saver on alert
    1. Kata
    2. Juma
    3. Daudi
    4. Amina
48. Which game is played with the equipment drawn below?
    
                 
    1. Rounders
    2. Frist.ee
    3. Softball
    4. Dodge ball
49. The field of play in a frisbee game is divided into how many courts?
    1. 4
    2. 5
    3. 3
    4. 2
50. Which item below is not found in a first aid box?
    1. Cotton wool
    2. Nail
    3. Scissors
    4. Bandage

MARKING SCHEME
SCIENCE

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

AGRI

1. A
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. D
9. B
10. D

H/SCI

1. C
2. D
3. A
4. D
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. C
9. C
10. A

PHE

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