1. In a farm, a farmer has eight thousand six hundred and sixty goats. What is the number of the goats in symbols?
   1. 8606
   2. 8666
   3. 8660
   4. 80606
2. A tank contains 46291 litres of water. What is the total value of digit 6 in the amount of water in the tank?
   1. 600
   2. 60
   3. 60000
   4. 6000
3. In a social hall, there are 2086 tables and 8466 benches. How many tables and benches are there in the hall altogether?
   1. 10542
   2. 11552
   3. 10442
   4. 10552
4. Arrange the numbers in the cards below from the smallest to the largest.
                    
   1. 138, 183, 318, 803, 813, 831
   2. 138, 318, 803, 183, 813, 831
   3. 831, 138, 318, 803, 183, 813
   4. 831, 813, 803, 318, 183, 138
5. Which are the multiples of 8 between 48 and 80?
   1. 52, 64, 72
   2. 54, 64, 72
   3. 56, 64, 72
   4. 56, 68, 72
6. A piece of cake was cut into eight equal parts. Kiprop took one of the parts. Identify the denominator of the fraction taken by Kiprop?
   1. 8
   2. 1
   3. 2
   4. 4
7. During a wedding ceremony, there were 961 adults. What was the number of children if the total number of people in the wedding was 1753
   1. 970
   2. 792
   3. 960
   4. 950
8. The ages of some learners in a certain school are: 6 yrs, 8 yrs, 9 yrs, 11 yrs, 12 yrs, 7 yrs. Which ages are odd numbers?
   1. 9 yrs, 11 yrs, 7 yrs
   2. 9 yrs, 12 yrs, 7 yrs
   3. 6 yrs, 8 yrs, 12 yrs
   4. 8 yrs, 12 yrs, 7 yrs
9. What is the place value of digit 5 in the number 896.53?
   1. Tens
   2. Tenths
   3. Hundreths
   4. Ones
10. Work out:
    weeks                 days
       12                       5
    –  8                        6
       ______________
    
    
    1. 4 weeks 6 days
    2. 3 weeks 9 days
    3. 4 weeks 9 days
    4. 3 weeks 6 days
11. Arrange these numbers 2.8, 2.6,3.4, 4.2, 2.0 in ascending order.
    1. 2.0, 2.6, 2.8, 3.4, 4.2
    2. 2.6, 2.0, 3.4, 2.8, 4.2
    3. 4.2, 3.4, 2.8, 2.6, 2.0
    4. 2.0, 2.6, 3.4, 4.2, 2.8
12. Convert 3²/₅ to an improper fraction
    1. ⁶/₅
    2. ⁵/₁₇
    3. ¹⁷/₅
    4. ¹⁵/₅
13. Work out the following:
    Hours                    Minutes
      20                            45
    +13                            20
      __________________
    
    
    1. 33hrs 65min
    2. 33hrs 5min
    3. 17hrs 25min
    4. 34hrs 5min
14. Identify the missing numbers in the pattern below.
    57, 55, 53,____ ,____ 47
    1. 54, 56
    2. 51, 49
    3. 51, 48
    4. 56, 46
15. In a political meeting there were 8701 people. If 5642 were males, how many females were there?
    1. 3059
    2. 15343
    3. 3159
    4. 3141
16. What is the time, shown on the clock face below?
              
    
    1. 6 minutes past 8
    2. 30 minutes past 7
    3. 8 minutes to 6
    4.  Half past 8
17. Joan has 3268 tomatoes. Emmanuel has 1596 tomatoes. How many tomatoes do they have altogether?
    1. 4874
    2. 4784
    3. 4864
    4. 4854
18. How many days are there in the months of July, August and October?
    1. 92
    2. 93
    3. 90
    4. 91
19. Malcom had seven notes of shs. 100 and two notes of shs. 50. How much money did he have in total?
    1. shs. 150
    2. shs. 700
    3. shs. 800
    4. shs. 750
20. Alex has 8 textbooks. What is the number of textbooks in Roman Numerals?
    1. IX
    2. X
    3. IV
    4. VIII
21. What is the fraction of the unshaded part in the figure below?
           
    
    
    1. ³/₈
    2. ³/₅
    3. ⁴/₈
    4. ⁵/₈
22. Alice worked out the sum below. Which correct answer did she get?
                                          4259
                                       + 3815
                                                                    
    1. 8174
    2. 8074
    3. 8064
    4. 8704
23. Work out:
       m                cm
      25                86
    – 4                 54
    _____________
    1. 21m 32cm
    2. 30m 40cm
    3. 29m 32cm
    4. 32m 21cm
24. How many small cubes have been used to make the stack below?
    
    
    
    1. 120
    2. 48
    3. 75
    4. 90
25. Marcus had shs. 1000 note. He bought a book for shs. 745. How much money was he left with?
    1. shs. 1745
    2. shs. 265
    3. shs. 1255
    4. shs. 255
26. 26. A container had 76 litres of water. Mutua took away 19 litres of water. How many litres remained?
    1. 57 litres
    2. 95 litres
    3. 63 litres
    4. 67 litres
27. Edwin's mother had 36 oranges. She shared the oranges among his 4 children. How many oranges did each child get?
    1. 32
    2. 8
    3. 9
    4. 40
28. What is 36 x 17?
    1. 621
    2. 612
    3. 602
    4. 622
29. During Madaraka Day, Muthomi counted the number of vehicles which were parked in the stadium as follows:
    
    

    Types of vehicles	Number
    Cars	30
    Lorries	18
    Pick-ups	6
    Nissans	13

    
    How many vehicles were there altogether?
    1. 76
    2. 121
    3. 67
    4. 61
30. What is the next shape in the pattern below?
                 

MARKING SCHEME

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

PART 1: SOCIAL STUDIES

Study the map of POTE AREA and use it to answer questions 1 to 7.

1. What is the general flow of River Pote in Pote area?
   1. South East to North West
   2. North West to South
   3. North East to South West
   4. South East to West
2. What is the length of the railway in the map in kilometres?
   1. 5km
   2. 5.8km
   3. 6.2km
   4. 4.7km
3. The population distribution in Pote area is mainly influenced by;
   1. transport system
   2. drainage system
   3. economic system
   4. security.
4. The feature formed at the mouth of R. Pote is known as;
   1. confluence
   2. delta
   3. estuary
   4. tributary
5. Which one of the following economic activities is not carried out in Pote area?
   1. Fishing
   2. Mining
   3. Crop farming
   4. Lumbering.
6. The type of soil found at the mouth of R. Pote is likely to be;
   1. black valcanic
   2. alluvial soil
   3. sandy soil 
   4. volcanic soil
7. Pote town has grown to its present size mainly because of;
   1. government policy
   2. mining activities
   3. presence of a road junction
   4. security
8. The following are Nilotes found in Eastern Africa. Which one did not disperse from Pubungu Pakwach?
   1. Lugbara, Acholi
   2. Luo, Acholi "
   3. Lango, Labwor
   4. Dinka, Shilluk
9. Which one of the following was not a function of the clan elders in traditional African Societies?
   1. It protected the community
   2. It solved disputes
   3. It gave members a sense of belonging
   4. It assisted one another during difficulties
10. Below are descriptions of a certain hominid.
    1. Made tools from stones.
    2. Ate cooked food.
    3. Communicated through speech.
       The hominid described is likely to be;
       1. Homo Erectus
       2. Homo Habilis
       3. Australopithicus
       4. Zijanthropus Boisei.
11. The taking up of responsibilities and position of a person who has passed on is terms as;
    1. inheritance
    2. law of succession
    3. letter of administration
    4. succession.
12. Which one of the following types of marriages allows polygamy and a marriage certificate to be issued?
    1. Civil marriage.
    2. Islamic marriage.
    3. Christian marriage.
    4. Customary marriage.

Use the diagram below to answer questions 13 and 14.

13. The part marked Q is called;
    1. dyke
    2. lava
    3. vent
    4. conelet
14. All the following are examples of the lakes formed at part R except;
    1. L. Paradise
    2. L. Shala
    3. L. Chala
    4. L Teleki.
15. Which one of the following countries was used to resettle the freed slaves?
    1. Ethiopia
    2. Sierra Leone
    3. Nigeria
    4. Liberia.
16. Why do police officers attend political rallies?
    1. To protect politicians.
    2. To control rioters.
    3. To ensure that those in attendance are secure.
    4. Because it is a requirement of the law.
17. The main reason why Kenyans waged armed struggle against the colonialists was to;
    1. gain political independence
    2. get back their land
    3. get Western education
    4. protect their culture.
18. It is the responsibility of the parents in a family to;
    1. buy anything their children ask for
    2. provide basic needs to their children
    3. beat their children
    4. respect and obey their children.
19. Which one of the following statements is true about the weather instrument below?
    
    1. The tail points where the wind is blowing
    2. It is used to measure the strength of wind
    3. It is used to show the speed of wind
    4. The arrow points where the wind is blowing from.
20. Which one of the following is the main factor that influences the population distribution in Africa?
    1. Economic factors
    2. Government policy
    3. Physical factors
    4. Social factors.
21. The following are statements about a leader in Africa.
    1. He was champion of Pan Africanism 
    2. He led his country to independence
    3. He was a founder member of OAU
    4. He retired voluntarily from active politics.
       The leader described above is likely to be;
       1. Leopold Sedar Senghor
       2. Nelson Mandela
       3. Jomo Kenyatta
       4. Haile Selassie.
22. Which one of the following is the main reason that led to the fall of Buganda Kingdom?
    1. Collapse of the long distance trade.
    2. The coming of the British colonizers. 
    3. Succession disputes.
    4. Attacks by the almoravids.
23. The government of Kenya spends its revenue in all the following ways except; 
    1. paying its workers
    2. building roads
    3. supporting emergency services 
    4. paying fines for the law breakers.
24. In the past, the Maasai and the Agikuyu mainly interacted through;
    1. wars
    2. ceremonies
    3. trade
    4. games and sports

Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 25 to 29.

25. The capital city of the country marked Q is;
    1. Moron
    2. Bamako
    3. Naukchott
    4. Antananarivo.
26. Name the prevailing winds marked S;
    1. Harmattan winds
    2. Westerly winds
    3. North East trade winds
    4. South East monsoon
27. The best explanation as to why the region marked XXX is sparsely populated is;
    1. it is covered with thick forest
    2. It is hot and dry
    3. It is mountainous
    4. It experiences floods.
28. The country marked R is a former colony of the; 
    1. British
    2. Spain 
    3. Portuguese
    4. Germans.
29. The mountain marked T was formed as a result of; 
    1. volcanicity
    2. faulting and uplifting
    3. folding
    4. erosion.
30. The main difference between the Fulani of Nigeria and the Maasai of Kenya is that;
    1. the Maasai keep cattle, sheep and goats while the Fulani keep pigs and camels only
    2. the Fulani use horse back to scout for pastures while the Maasai do not 
    3. the Maasai live in temporary structures while the Fulani live in permanent structure
    4. the Fulani depend on meat and milk while the Maasai grow crops to supplement their diet.
31. Which one of the following pre-historic sites is correctly matched with the country where it is found?
    1. Olduvai Gorge - Uganda 
    2. River Omo Basin - Tanzania
    3. Orlogesaillie - Kenya
    4. Ishango - Ethiopia.
32. Which one of the following is negative effect of physical features?
    1. Provide water for irrigation
    2. Help in the formation of rainfall
    3. They are sources of minerals
    4. They hamper construction of roads
33. Which one of the following reasons has contributed to the high life expectancy in Germany?
    1. High standards of living.
    2. Small families.
    3. High population density.
    4. More old people.
34. The following are political organisations formed in Kenya before 1939. Which one was the earliest?
    1. Young Kikuyu Association
    2. Kikuyu Association
    3. Young Kavirondo Association
    4. East African Association.
35. The Harambee spirit is one of the national philosophies. It united Kenyans in eradicating all the following except;
    1. colonialism
    2. poverty
    3. diseases
    4. illiteracy
36. In a school, conflicts can be resolved using the following methods except;
    1. mediation
    2. arbitration
    3. litigation
    4. negolfation.
37. Which one of the following is not a use of cloves?
    1. Making body oils and lotion
    2. Making perfumes
    3. Food preservation
    4. Spicing food.
38. Which one of the following is not a similarity in tourist attractions in kenya and Switzerland?
    1. Cultural attractions
    2. Snow-capped mountains
    3. Beautiful scenery
    4. Warm climate throughout the year.
39. The following are problems facing settlement schemes in Kenya except:
    1. ethnic hatred and conflict
    2. improved standards of living 
    3. poor state of roads
    4. inability to repay loans.
40. Three of the following factors lead to slow population growth. which one does not?
    1. Favourable climate
    2. High standards of living
    3. Higher education
    4. Late marriages.
41. Which one of the following is not a role of the school management committee? 
    1. Deciding on new development.
    2. Hiring and dismissing school workers. 
    3. Representing government in the school. 
    4. Ensuring that the school standards are maintained.
42. The following are traditional methods of observing weather. Which one indicated the coming of a dry season?
    1. A sudden rise in temperature
    2. The smell of moist soil
    3. Shedding of leaves by some trees
    4. Presence of dew in the morning.
43. Three of the following are negative factors that influence climate change except;
    1. afforestation
    2. industrialisation
    3. global warming
    4. use of petrol as a source of energy.
44. Which one of the following is not an importance of marriage institution in a community?
    1. Enhance unity and co-operation.
    2. Provide companionship.
    3. Promotes HIV/AIDS transmission.
    4. Develops responsibilities.
45. The diagram below shows a road sign. It is an example of;
    
    1. warning sign 
    2. regulatory sign
    3. informative sign
    4. no entry.
46. Which one of the following UN agencies deals with the plight of refugees?
    1. UNESCO
    2. UNICEF
    3. UNHCR
    4. UNEP
47. Three of the following are effects of the revolution of the earth. Which one is not?
    1. Causes different in seasons
    2. Causes difference in length of day and night
    3. Causes difference in time along different longitude
    4. Influences the position of the midday sun.
48. L. Tana and L. Kivu were formed through a process called;
    1. downwarping 
    2. volcanicity
    3. erosion
    4. human activities.
49. Kamenju wants to start a bakery business. Which one of the following factors should he consider most?
    1. Availability of a market.
    2. Government policy.
    3. Security,
    4. Availability of raw materials.
50. The Berlin conference marked the beginning of;
    1. abolition of slave trade
    2. partition of Africa
    3. establishment of traditional government 
    4. construction of the railway line.
51. The following are true statements about the Khoisan! Which one is not?
    1. They had a yellowish-brown complexion. 
    2. Their language has a click sound. 
    3. They were the earliest inhabitants of South Africa.
    4. They both had a centralized form of government.
52. The method of irrigation used in Mwea Tebere irrigation scheme is;
    1. Basin irrigation 
    2. Furrow irrigation
    3. Overhead irrigation
    4. Sprinkle irrigation.
53. The method of fishing shown in the diagram below is likely to be used in;
    
    1. fish ponds
    2. deep seas 
    3. lakes
    4. big rivers,
54. The third chapter of the Kenya constitution deals with;
    1. the republic
    2. land and environment
    3. citizenship
    4. bill of rights.
55. Which one of the following is the cheapest method of fish preservation?
    1. Sun drying
    2. Smoking
    3. Salting
    4. Canning:
56. Which one of the following is a cause of conflict in the society?
    1. Corruption
    2. Democracy
    3. Fair distribution of resources
    4. patriotism.
57. Cases concerning children are heard by the;
    1. Court of appeal
    2. The Supreme court
    3. Juvenile court
    4. Court martial.
58. The best place to cross a busy road is;
    1. zebra crossing
    2. flyover
    3. round about
    4. foot bridge.
59. Which one of the following was not a requirement for assimilation in West Africa?
    1. Readiness to practise French culture
    2. Ability to read and write in French
    3. Converting to Islamic
    4. One had to have only one wife.
60. The following are countries of Africa. which one is correctly matched with its capital city?
    1. Angola - Port Novo
    2. Ivory Coast - Abidjan
    3. Egypt - Praia
    4. South Africa - Pretoria

PART TWO

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. The main reason why God sent man out of the garden of Eden was;
    1. the man had known good and evil
    2. the woman convinced man that the fruit was good
    3. man disobeyed God
    4. The serpent was cunning.
62. After the floods, the first thing that Noah did was;
    1. counting the number of animals in the ark
    2. singing praises to God
    3. making an altar to the Lord
    4. opening the floodgates of heaven.
63. Abraham is considered to be righteous because;
    1. he did not have children
    2. Sarah was old
    3. he gave birth to Isaac in old age
    4. he had faith in God.
64. Joseph refused to have sex with Potiphars wife. Which commandment did he obey?
    1. Seventh
    2. Sixth
    3. Tenth
    4. Eighth
65. These activities occurred during the passover. Which one is not correctly matched with its meaning?
    1. Blood on doorposts - protection
    2. Bitter herbs - slavery
    3. Eat while standing - hurry
    4. Unleavened bread - protection
66. When Moses ran away from Egypt, he fled to;
    1. the land of Moab
    2. the land of Midian
    3. Jerusalem city
    4. Canaan.
67. Which one of the following commandments did Ahab break? 
    1. Do not covet.
    2. Do not commit adultery.
    3. Observe the Sabbath day and keep it Holy
    4. Honour your father and mother.
68. Which one of the following miracles was performed by both Elisha and Elijah? A
    1. Healed people from leprosy.
    2. Multiplying oil.
    3. Raising the widow's son.
    4. Prophetical coming of the drought.
69. Who among the only judges is Israel defeated his enemies with only 300 soldiers?
    1. Deborah
    2. Gideon
    3. Samson
    4. Samuel
70. Who among the following prophets of the Old Testament prophesied about the coming of the Holy Spirit?
    1. Joel
    2. Isaiah
    3. Micah
    4. Jeremiah.
71. Why did King Herod tell the wisemen to pass through his place and tell him about baby Jesus?
    1. He wanted to worship the baby.
    2. He wanted to be famous.
    3. He wanted to see his parents
    4. He wanted to kill the baby.
72. When emperor Augustus ordered a census to be taken, Joseph went to the town of Bethlehem because;
    1. it was a religious center
    2. it was nearer Nazareth
    3. it was his ancestor's birth place
    4. he was commanded by an angel.
73. When was Zachariah the father of John the Baptist doing, when an angel appeared to him? He was,
    1. preaching in the temple
    2. asleep
    3. offering a sacrifice
    4. burning incense.
74. "This is my own dear son with whom I am well pleased." These words were spoken during;
    1. the birth of Jesus
    2. the baptism of Jesus
    3. transfiguration of Jesus
    4. ascension of Jesus.
75. Which one of the following was not a teaching of Jesus about our enemies? We should;
    1. Be careful when eating with them
    2. love them.
    3. pray for them
    4. forgive them.
76. The following accusations were made against Jesus when he was living with the Jews. which one was not? He was accused of;
    1. blasphemy
    2. claiming to be king
    3. working on the sabbath
    4. fighting against corruption.
77. When Jesus was celebrating passover with his disciples during the last supper, he;
    1. named the greatest among the twelve disciples
    2. became transfigured
    3. fed 5000 people
    4. washed his disciple.
78. Who offered his tomb for the burial of Jesus?
    1. Simon of Cyrene
    2. Simon Peter
    3. Joseph of Arimathea 
    4. Andrew.
79. Which one of the following happened on the day of Pentesoct?
    1. 3000 people were converted.
    2. Holy Spirit came down inform of a dove.
    3. Jesus ascended to heaven.
    4. There was darkness for three hours.
80. Which one of the following statements found in the Apostle's creed shows that God is the Supreme being?
    1. Born of the virgin.
    2. Suffered under Pontius Pilate.
    3. Descended to the earth.
    4. Creator of Heaven and earth.
81. The following are fruits of the Holy Spirit except; 
    1. healing
    2. peace
    3. joy
    4. goodness.
82. Which one of the following beliefs is found both in traditional African Societies and Christian?
    1. Jesus is the center of worship
    2. They believe in reading the scripture
    3. They believe in life after death.
    4. They believe in God created everything.
83. Sacrifices in Traditional African Communities were offered to;
    1. appreciate God's gift of life
    2. break the relationship between the living and the ancestors
    3. be in good relation with God 
    4. enable procreation,
84. A baby was welcomed in the clan in Traditional African communities by; 
    1. ululations done by the women
    2. offering sacrifices and giving offerings
    3. bringing presents to the baby 
    4. poring libations severally.
85. What was the significance of shedding of bllod during circumcission in traditional African societies?
    1. To unite them with the ancestors
    2. To make them special members 
    3. To make them strong and healthy
    4. To prevent them from feeling pain.
86. The following are benefits of sharing work except;
    1. harmony
    2. better relationship
    3. discomfort
    4. happiness.
87. The best way for a christian to spend his leisure time is by;
    1. playing football
    2. watching movies 
    3. visiting the sick
    4. visiting friends.
88. Different learners celebrated the birth of Jesus in different ways. Who did not celebrate correctly?
    1. Anitah - Giving offering in church
    2. Janet - Sharing food in a beer party.
    3. Mariannah - Join her friends in a beer party.
    4. Paulette - Attends a worship service.
89. Which one of the following statements best shows how christians are helping to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS?
    1. Counselling those who are sick
    2. Providing drugs to the sick
    3. Keeping away from sinners
    4. Teaching others on behaviour change and morality.
90. Who translated the New Testament Bible to Kiswahili?
    1. Jacob Ehdarat
    2. Johanne Rebman 
    3. Ludwig Krapf
    4. Dr. David Livingstone

PART TWO

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 

61. A lesson that Muslims learn from Surah At-Takathur is that they should
    1. take care of orphans
    2. worship only one God
    3. keep away from worldly things
    4. observe punctuality in salah
62. Which one of the following is a teaching from Surah Nasr?
    1. Allah is the Creator of the universe
    2. Victory comes from Allah
    3. Man was created in the best from 
    4. Muslims should help the poor
63. Which one of the following verses from the Quran is found in Surah Al-Kauthar?
    1. "Verily, you shall see the blazing fire"
    2. "Woe to every slanderer and backbiter"
    3. "And the mountains will be like carded wool"
    4. "Pray to your Lord and sacrifice to him alone"
64. The Night of Qadr occurs in the month of
    1. Dhul Hijjah
    2. Dhul Qaadah
    3. Ramadhan
    4. Muharram
65. The main message of Surah Al Ikhlas is
    1. Seerah
    2. Tawheed
    3. Muamalat
    4. fiqh
66. The Surah that asks Muslims to seek refuge from the mischief of created beings is
    1. Al Fatihah
    2. Al Lahab
    3. Al Kafirun
    4. Al Falaq
67. The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) said, "He is not among us who eats and fills up his stomach while his neighbor is hungry." The main teaching of this Hadith is: Muslims must;
    1. Not eat before their neighbours have eaten
    2. Treat their neighbours like brothers and sisters
    3. Not discriminate against their neighbours
    4. Share their food with their needy neighbours
68. Which one of the following is an Islamic rule on eating?
    1. Eat the food when it is hot
    2. Start by reciting Bismillah
    3. Recite Alhamdulillah while eating
    4. Food should be eaten in a standing position
69. Which one of the following Hadith condemns corruption in society?
    1. "The curse of Allah befalls on both the giver and the recipient of a bribe"
    2. "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should not annoy his neighbor"
    3. "Tell the truth even though it is bitter"
    4. "Whoever is not thankful to people is not thankful to Allah"
70. A sunnah act which is performed in preparation for Friday prayer is
    1. facing Qibla
    2. covering Aurah
    3. performing Wudhu
    4. performing Ghusl
71. Which one of the following acts nullifies Saum?
    1. taking injection
    2. cooking food
    3. drinking water
    4. crying loudly
72. Tayammum is an alternative to wudhu. Which parts of the body are common to both?
    1. forehead and ears 
    2. legs and mouth
    3. face and legs
    4. arms and face
73. The duty of Angel Israfil is
    1. blowing the trumpet
    2. removing the souls
    3. recording deeds
    4. bringing rain
74. Who among the following Prophets of Allah showed the highest level of patience?
    
    1. Yusuf (AS) when thrown into the well 
    2. Issa (AS) when he was rejected by his community
    3. Ibrahim (AS) on the fate of his sacrifice
    4. Muhammad (SAW) on the instruction to leave Makkah
75. The main reason why Muslims offer greetings before other utterances is because;
    1. It is a way of making friends
    2. It is a way of showing concern
    3. It is a dua
    4. It is a way of drawing attention
76. Which one of the following acts is most likely to lead to corruption?
    1. begging
    2. gambling
    3. taking part in sports.
    4. Borrowing money.
77. When is the dua Alhamdulillah recited?
    1. Before entering the toilet
    2. Before meals
    3. When slaughtering an animal
    4. After completing a task
78. During Lailatul Isra Wal Miraj the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) was commanded to
    1. fast during kamadhan
    2. give Zakat
    3. offer five daily prayers 
    4. perform Hajj
79. Which one of the following is the best way of celebrating Idd-ul-Fitr?
    1. Giving zakatul fitr and going for prayers
    2. Wearing new clothes and holding a feast
    3. Going for a family outing
    4. Visiting friends and relatives
80. Which one of the following events took place in the month of Muharram?
    1. Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) was born
    2. The Muslims conquered Makka
    3. Prophet Musa (AS) freed the Banu Israi from Firaun
    4. Muslims defeated the Quraish in the battle of Badr
81. Ali who owns a shop gives the following business practices as his secrets of success. Which one of them is allowed in Islam?
    1. Hiding goods and selling them at a higher price later
    2. Allowing people to take goods and pay later
    3. Selling goods after their expiry date
    4. Lending money and charging interest on it
82. Which one of the following business practices is forbidden in Islam?
    1. making profit
    2. charging interest
    3. selling goods on credit 
    4. giving loans
83. Three of the following are reasons why begging is discouraged in Islam. Which one is not?
    1. It leads to a waste of time 
    2. It encourages laziness 
    3. It leads to loss of self-respect
    4. It is a means of getting rich
84. The first Muslim visitors to the Coast of Kenya came as
    1. traders
    2. preachers
    3. farmers
    4. doctors
85. Which one of the following events took place during Laila-tul-Qadr?
    1. The Prophet gave his Last Sermon 
    2. The Prophet was born
    3. The Prophet hid in the Cave of Thaur 
    4. The first revelation of the Quran
86. Who advised the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) to dig a trench round Madina during the battle of Khandaq?
    1. Abu Bakr
    2. Umar Ibn Khattab
    3. Salman Alfarsi
    4. Abu Talib
87. The first child to embrace Islam was 
    1. Ali
    2. Zaid
    3. Omar
    4. Uthman
88. Majority of the Coastal tribes of Kenya embraced Islam mainly because they;
    1. Were forced by the Arab traders
    2. Admired the religious aspect of the Islam
    3. Were attracted to the open Islamic preaching
    4. Participated in debate with the Arabs
89. Who among the following attended the prayer led by Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) at Baitul-Muqqadas during Miiraj?
    1. Prophets
    2. Swahaba
    3. Angels
    4. Family members
90. Which one of the following is the place of worship for the Hindus?
    1. Synagogue
    2. Temple
    3. Church
    4. Mosque

MARKING SCHEME

SOCIAL STUDIES/ RE

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

C.R.E

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

I.R.E

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

1. Which one of the following effects of drugs is correctly matched with its causes?
   

   Effect	Cause
   A. Drowsiness-  B. Cirrhosis -  C. Addiction -   D. Lung cancer-	Injection of cocaine   Smoking of cigarettes   Chewing of miraa   Inhaling of cobblers

2. The main functions of white blood cells is to;
   1. fight disease-causing germs
   2. help in transportation of digested food
   3. carry oxygen from the lungs to the body
   4. help in clotting of blood
3. The diagram below represents a set-up used by pupils to investigate a certain property of soil.
   
   The property of soil investigated is;
   1. drainage
   2. fertility
   3. capillarity
   4. téxture
4. The best soil for modelling has;
   1. high water retention
   2. low capillarity
   3. coarse particles
   4. high drainage
5. Which one of the following is a compound fertilizer?
   1. Calcilum Ammonium Nitrate
   2. Suphate of Ammonia
   3. Muriate of potash
   4. Diammonium phosphate
6. Which one of the following is not a way of conserving water?
   1. Mulching
   2. using laundry water to clean a house 
   3. Washing vehicles in a water body
   4. Recycling
7. Which one of the following statements is not true about environment?
   1. It consists of the living things only
   2. Plants and animals produce carbondioxide.
   3. Water, air and soil make the non-living component.
   4. It refers to all things surrounding a living thing.
8. Which one of the following is the best way of managing domestic waste in urban centres?
   1. Reducing its generation.
   2. Making compost manure.
   3. Onsite treatment.
   4. Using local authority services.
9. Plants Q, R, S and T had the following characteristics:
   Q-Needle-like leaves, thick cuticles
   R-Flexible stem, floating leaves
   T-Many stomata, waxy leaves.
   Which pair of plants are adapted to the same habitat?
   1. Q and R
   2. Q and S
   3. O and T
   4. S and R
10. The force that opposes motion can be increased in the following ways except;
    1. making treads on wheels 
    2. streamlining bodies
    3. Spreading coarse materials on road 
    4. Making the surface rough.
11. Which one of the following uses of heat is not correctly matched with its use?
    

    Source of heat	Use
    A. Gas  B. Sun  C. Fire  D. Electricity	Ironing   Drying  Warming   Cooking

12. The following materials were collected by pupils during a Science practical lesson.
    1. Water in a basin.
    2. A clean mirror.
    3. A white board.
       Which aspect of light were they investigating?
       1. Dispersion of light
       2. Refraction of light
       3. Reflection of light 
       4. How light travels
13. Which one of the following best explains why people should not board matatus that play loud music?
    1. Makes communication difficult
    2. Loud sound may damage eardrums 
    3. Loud sound may cause headache 
    4. Loud sound may cause hallucinations
14. The diagram below shows two pupils playing on a see-saw.
    
    In order to balance;
    1. Mark should move closer to F
    2. John should move closer to F 
    3. both should sit at equal distance from F
    4. Mark should move further away from F.
15. Which one of the following groups of materials consists only of good conductors of heat?
    1. Plastic, glass, copper
    2. Iron, silver, plastic:
    3. Glass, copper, gold
    4. Iron, gold, silver
16. Which method of controlling weeds would a farmer apply in a nursery bed?
    1. Uprooting
    2. Applying herbicides
    3. Digging out
    4. Slashing
17. Which one of the following groups consists only of useful small animals?
    1. Termites, butterfly, locust
    2. Bees, earthworms, locust
    3. Termites, bees, earthworms
    4. Bees, butterflies, earthworms
18. The following are characteristics of a certain vertebrates: 
    1. Presence of teeth.
    2. Presence of gills.
    3. Presence of tails.
    4. Presence of fins
    5. Presence of scales.
       Which of the characteristics belong to fish only?
       1. (i) and (ii)
       2. (ii) and (iv)
       3. (iii) and (iv)
       4. (iii) and (v)
19. The following are rotational methods of grazing except;
    1. tethering
    2. zero grazing
    3. paddocking
    4. strip grazing
20. Domestic animals are sprayed to control the following except;
    1. fleas
    2. tapeworm
    3. ticks
    4. lice
21. A pupil intended to cut a piece of timber to repair a desk. The most appropriate tool for the work would be:
    1. hammer
    2. panga 
    3. knife
    4. saw.
22. A pupil had the following signs and symptoms.
    1. Skin rash.
    2. Blood in urine.
    3. Slight diarrhoea.
       The pupil was most likely to be suffering from;
       1. bilharzia
       2. cholera
       3. typhoid
       4. malaria.
23. The teeth of carnivores are well spaced to;
    1. enable them to penetrate into flesh
    2. enable them to slice and crack bones easily
    3. prevent flesh from getting stuck between them
    4. enable them to catch and hold prey.
24. A small stone sinks in water while a big log of wood floats. This is because of the difference in;
    1. shape
    2. weight
    3. material
    4. size.
25. Weight is measured in;
    1. newtons
    2. kilograms
    3. volume
    4. kelvin
26. Which one of the following methods of food preservation removes water from the food?
    1. Use of honey
    2. Salting
    3. Freezing
    4. Use of low temperature.
27. Which one of the following can be transmitted from an infected animal to a healthy person?
    1. Malaria
    2. Anaemia
    3. Tuberculosis 
    4. Flea.
28. Which one of the following should be avoided when it is raining?
    1. Touching switches with wet hands.
    2. Overloading sockets.
    3. Leaning against walls.
    4. Putting on shoes with thick rubber soles.
29. The following are products obtained from goats except;
    1. milk
    2. mutton
    3. wool
    4. mohair.
30. To stop a moving object, the force applied should be;
    1. equal and in the opposite direction
    2. more and in the same direction
    3. less and in the opposite direction
    4. more and in the opposite direction.
31. In the human digestive system, absorption takes place in all the following parts except one. Which one?
    1. Stomach
    2. Mouth
    3. Ileum
    4. Colon.
32. Three of the following are reasons for H.I.V testing. Which one is not?
    1. To overcome fear
    2. To campaign for the spread of H.I.V
    3. To change behaviour
    4. To plan for the future one's dependants.
33. Pupils of Milimani primary school made a weather instrument using the following materials.
    1. Thin walled glass bottle
    2. Biro pen tube.
    3. Manila paper.
    4. Coloured water in a basin.
    5. Stand.
    6. Rubber band.
       Which principle does the instrument they made work?
       1. Air in motion
       2. Liquid occupy space
       3. Liquid rise in straw
       4. Matter expands on heating.
34. The diagram below shows a certain part of a flower.
    
    Germination of pollen grains takes place in the part labelled;
    1. X
    2. Z
    3. Y
    4. W
35. Which one of the following pairs of processes both leads to the loss of heat to the surrounding?
    1. Melting and freezing.
    2. Melting and evaporation. 
    3. Condensation and melting.
    4. Freezing and condensation.
36. The diagram below shows the beak of a certain bird.
    
    The bird is not likely to be a;
    1. vulture
    2. hawk
    3. secretary bird
    4. swan.
37. Which one shows all materials that cannot allow magnetism to pass through them?
    1. Iron, steel, nickel.
    2. Iron, copper, steel.
    3. Copper, steel, nickel.
    4. Alluminium, copper, silver.
38. The following are all sources of current electricity except one. Which one?
    1. Car battery
    2. Geothermal turbines
    3. Dynamo
    4. Solar heater.
39. Which one of the following is the functions of dietary fibre found in fruits and vegetables?
    1. Provides vitamins to the body.
    2. Helps in the movement of food in the alimentary canal.
    3. Provides energy to the body.
    4. Helps in the absorption.
40. Infants needs to be breastfed for at least six months mainly because breast milk;
    1. makes them naturally more resistant to infections
    2. boosts their energy
    3. is readily available
    4. strengthens their bond with the mother.
41. The following are causes of water pollution. Which one is not?
    1. Soil particles.
    2. Controlled use of fertilizers.
    3. Untreated sewage.
    4. Human wastes.
42. The main reason why some plants that grow in dry areas have thorns is to;
    1. reduce water loss
    2. protect them from brousers
    3. store extra water
    4. to make food.
43. The following are all pastures except;
    1. nappier grass
    2. desmodium
    3. kikuyu grass
    4. rhodes grass
44. The toothless gap found on the front upper jaw is used for;
    1. turning of food for proper chewing
    2. crushing and grinding food 
    3. rolling food in the mouth
    4. pressing and cutting grass while feeding.
45. The diagram below shows a type of interdependence.
    
    The type of interdependence shown is; 
    1. shelter
    2. food
    3. support
    4. habitat 
46. Which one of the following is not a function of the part labelled T on the diagram below?
    
    1. Entry of air
    2. Emergence of plumule
    3. Emergence of radicle
    4. Entry of water.
47. The percentage of air that excludes oxygen during welding of metals occupy; 
    1. 0.03%
    2. 0.97%
    3. 21%
    4. 78%
48. The best method of controlling human. intestinal worms is;
    1. deworming
    2. wearing protective gear
    3. proper cooking of food
    4. proper sanitation.
49. The diagram below shows a certain instrument.
    
    Which is the function of the part labelled X?
    1. Allows contraction and expansion
    2. Prevents bursting of the glass.
    3. Expanding the mercury.
    4. Allows the doctor to read th temperature.
50. All thermometers have a scale on them called the;
    1. degree scale
    2. celsius scale
    3. thermometer scale
    4. temperature scale.

MARKING SCHEME

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

Soma vifungu vifuatavyo. Vina nafasi 1 hadi 15. Kwa kila nafasi umepewa majibu manne. Chagua lifaalo zaidi.

Mawasiliano ni sekta mojawapo __1__hatua sana __2__ kuvumbuliwa kwa teknolojia mpya. Siku hizi hata __3__ wanaohifadhi faili na kupokea simu ofisini wamepunguzwa. Ulimwengu umekuwa duara __4__ tu __5__ habari huweza kuenea __6__ katika muda mfupi sana. __7__, hakuna kizuri kisicho na dosari. Watu wenye __8__ mbaya wanatumia fursa hiyo kusambaza uvumi. Wengine husambaza picha zisizofaa __9__. Tusipochukua tahadhari tutaishia kujiuma kidole kwani
__10__.

Tangu siku zake za ujanani, Kiburi hakujua maana ya jirani __11__ siku moja __12__ na ya kumfika. Alikuwa __13__ watu ambao waliamini kuwa wakipatwa na __14__ ndugu atawasaidia. Alisahau kuwa __15__.

Kutoka swali la 16 hadi 30 jibu kulingana na maagizo.

16. Neno mwanahewa lina silabi ngapi?
    1. Tisa
    2. Tano
    3. Nne
    4. Nane
17. Genge ni kundi la watu linalofanya kazi pamoja ilhali kenge ni;
    1. ndege mwenye sura kama ya paka
    2. mnyama wa porini afananaye na mbuzi
    3. samaki afananaye na nyoka
    4. mnyama kama mamba mdogo
18. Ikiwa jana ilikuwa Alhamisi, mtondo ilikuwa;
    1. Jumatatu
    2. Jumapili
    3. Jumatano
    4. Jumanne
19. Andika sentensi ifuatayo katika usemi wa taarifa.
    Mama: Mwanangu, utanyolewa kesho jioni.
    1. Mama alimwambia mwanangu angenyolewa kesho jioni
    2. Mama akamwambia mwanawe atanyolewa siku iliyofuata jioni.
    3. Mama alimwambia mwanawe kuwa angenyolewa siku iliyofuata jioni.
    4. Mama alimwuliza mwanawe kama atanyolewa kesho.
20. Joka la indimu ni kwa inda ilhali mkono wazi ni kwa;
    1. ukarimu
    2. uchoyo
    3. ujanja
    4. uvivu
21. Ni maelezo yapi sahihi?
    1. Tathlitha ni shairi lenye mishororo minne kila ubeti.
    2. Ngonjera ni shairi la historia.
    3. Malenga hutunga mashairi na nyimbo.
    4. Tarbia ni shairi lenye mishororo miwili kila ubeti.
22. Ki imetumiwaje katika sentensi? Mwalimu alipoingia tulikuwa kukiimba.
    1. Kuonyesha udogo.
    2. Kuonyesha kuendelea kwa kitendo. 
    3. Kuonyesha masharti.
    4. Kuonyesha namna.
23. Miongoni mwa sehemu hizi za mwili, ni ipi iliyo tofauti na nyingine?
    1. Pafu
    2. Paja
    3. Kiganja
    4. Goti.
24. Ni methali ipi yenye maana sawa na 'usiache mbachao kwa msala upitao'?
    1. Usione kwenda mbele kurudi nyuma kazi.
    2. Usipoziba ufa utajenga ukuta.
    3. Ganda la muwa la jana chungu kaona kivuno.
    4. Bura yangu sibadili na rehani.
25. Tambua maneno yaliyopigwa kistari. Mwalimu mgeni atajiunga nasi mwakani.
    1. Kielezi, kihusishi
    2. Kivumishi, kiunganishi
    3. Kivumishi, kielezi
    4. Kiwakilishi, kivumishi.
26. Ni jina lipi la makundi lisilofaa?
    1. Bunda la nyuki.
    2. Shehena ya mzigo.
    3. Chane ya ndizi.
    4. Kilinge cha wachawi.
27. Chagua wingi wa sentensi ifuatayo.
    Karani na wifi walifika jana.
    1. Makarani na wifi walifika jana.
    2. Karani na mawifi walifika jana. 
    3. Makarani na mawifi walifika jana. 
    4. Akina Karani na wifi walifika jana.
28. Ni sentensi gani iliyotumia kwa kuonyesha sababu?
    1. Amekula wali kwa mchuzi.
    2. Alifurahi kwa kufikia utu uzima.
    3. Tatu kwa tano ya wanafunzi ni wavulana.
    4. Maria ataenda kwa shangazi yake kesho.
29. Ni nomino zipi zilizo katika ngeli ya I-I?
    1. Maji, marashi
    2. Meza, dawati
    3. Mkate, maembe
    4. Mvua, chumvi
30. Ni nahau ipi yenye maana ya kupata taabu au shida?
    1. Kula mwata
    2. Kata kamba
    3. Piga mbiu
    4. Laza damu.

Soma kifungui kifuatayo kisha ujibu maswali 31 hadi 40.

Subira alikuwa barobaro ambaye hakujimudu kimasomo. Alikuwa kisubutu masomoni. Hata hivyo, alijaliwa kipawa katika riadha. Alionekana kila asubuhi akifanya mazoezi ya kukimbia. Wapo waliomhurumia kuwa huenda hakuwa na akili razini. Weng walisikika wakisema alikuwa akiadhibiwa na Mungu. Akiwa mkembe walidai kuwa alitumwa na nyanya yake gulioni lakini akakataa.

Watu wengi walijisaili mbona akaanza kukimbia miaka mitano baada ya nyanya yake kutembelewa na Izraili wa kaputi. Baada ya kufanya mazoezi kwa muda mrefu, Subira alianza kushiriki katika mashindano mbalimbali. Aliposhiriki mara ya kwanza, alishika nanga licha ya mazoezi ya bidii nyingi.

Aliendelea kufanya mazoezi pasi na kwenda nguu. Alivyozidi kujitahidi katika mazoezi ndivyo wengi walivyoendelea kumbeza. Hakubwaga silaha kamwe. Aliamini lisani ya wahenga isemayo kuwa atafutaye hachoki na akichoka keshapata. Mwaka uliofuata akiwa na umri wa miaka kumi na sita alishiriki tena katika mbio za masafa marefu. Alipata mwamko mpya alipofahamu kuwa ingawa hakushinda hali yake ilizidi kuimarika.

Alizidi kujiongeza maarifa. Akawa na matumaini kama tai kuwa siku moja angeibuka kifua mbele. Nusu mwaka baadaye, Subira alichaguliwa kuwa miongoni mwa wawakilishi wa nchi yao katika mbio za masafa marefu duniani. Huo ukawa ndio mwanzo mkoko unaalika maua. Nyota yake ikaanza kung'aa na mambo yakaanza kumwendea mserego. Aliamini lisani ya wahenga isemayo kuwa papo kwa papo kamba hukata jiwe.

Ulimwengu mzima ulishuhudia Subira akinyakua nishani ya dhahabu katika michezo hiyo duniani. Subira aliyekuwa akidhalilishwa na kupakwa tope akawa anasifika kote. Jina lake likawa kibwagizo midomono mwa wengi. Miaka michache baadaye akawa tajiri wa kutajika. Waliomcheka wakakosa pa kuziweka nyuso zao. Walipata funzo kuwa dhamira ni dira na nia zikiwa pamoja, kilicho mbali huja karibu.

31. Kulingana na aya ya kwanza, ni kweli kusema kuwa;
    1. Subira alikuwa wembe shuleni
    2. Subira alifanya mazoezi ya kukimbia machweo
    3. Subira alihurumiwa na wanakijiji wote
    4. Subira hakujiweza sana masomoni
32. Baadhi ya wakazi walisema kuwa Subira alikuwa akiadhibiwa kwa sababu;
    1. hakuwa na akili timamu
    2. akiwa mdogo alitumwa na bibi yake lakini akakataa
    3. hakuwa mcha Mungu
    4. mienendo yake haikuvutia
33. Neno gulioni lina maana gani kulingana na kifungu?
    1. Sokoni
    2. Dukani
    3. Mtoni
    4. Shambani
34. Ni methali ipi mwafaka kuelezea tabia za Subira baada ya kushindwa katika jaribio la kwanza?
    1. Mbio za sakafuni huishia ukingoni
    2. Asiyekujua hakuthamini.
    3. Kuvunjika kwa mwiko si mwisho wa upishi.
    4. Mtegemea nundu haachi kunona.
35. Ni nini maana ya alishika nanga kulingana na kifungu?
    1. Alipoteza matumaini
    2. Alikuwa wa mwisho.
    3. Alibadili nia.
    4. Alikuwa wa kwanza.
36. Kushinda kwa Subira hatimaye kulitokana na;
    1. ujuzi, bidii na tamaa
    2. umri, ujana na utepetevu
    3. laana, maarifa na bidii
    4. bidii, ulegevu na ujuzi.
37. "Akawa na matumaini kama tai." Hii ni mfano wa fani ipi ya lugha?
    1. Kinaya
    2. Chuku
    3. Istiara
    4. Tashbihi.
38. Subira alikuwa akishiriki michezo katika dunia nzima. Hii inamaanisha alikuwa;
    1. hadhi yake ya kimichezo ilipanda 
    2. mtalii wa kutembelea mataifa
    3. mweledi wa kusafiri miji mikubwa
    4. mpenda anasa za dunia.
39. Ni nini maana ya kupakwa tope kulingana na kifungu?
    1. Kutegemewa
    2. Kuharibiwa jina
    3. kuaibishwa
    4. kuchukizwa.
40. Kichwa kinachofaa kifungu hiki ni kipi?
    1. Juhudi si pato.
    2. Tusiwe wa kutegemea wengine.
    3. Uvumilivu hutamausha maishani.
    4. Tusikate tamaa.

Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu maswali 41 hadi 50.

Kila mwanadamu ameumbwa akiwa na uwezo wake maalum. Mungu alifanya hivyo makusudi kabisa. Hebu fikira ulimwengu wenye watu ambao kila mmoja anajitosheleza. Yaani kila mtu anaweza kujifanyia kila kitu apendavyo. Ulimwengu usingehitaji watu wanaosomea kazi mbalimbali wala watu wasingetegemeana. Upendo na huruma vingekuwa havipo dunaini.

Mungu aliwaumba watu na vipawa vyao mbalimbali. Hata wanaofikiriwa kuwa hawana vipawa, ukiwachunguza vizuri utaona kuwa wana upekee fulani katika jambo wanalolimudu vizuri. Wakati mwingine, sio lazima jambo hilo liwe kubwa sana kiasi cha watu kulizungumzia. Kuna watu wasiokuwa na uwezo mkubwa wa kiuchumi lakini waliobarikiwa kwa uwezo wa kuzungumza vizuri au uwezo wa kuwashauri wengine wenye mahitaji mbalimbali. Hili linatukumbusha kuwa hata vipawa tunavyofikiri kuwa si vikubwa vina thamani kubwa ajabu.

Ingawa kila mtu ana kipawa chake, kuna watu wengi wasioweza kutambua vipawa vyao. Sababu moja inayowafanya washindwe kutambua vipawa hivyo ni kule kutokuwa na mtu wa kuwaongoza na kuwahimiza kuandama safari ya vipawa vyao. Sababu nyingine ni kwamba watu wengine hawaviamini wala kuvithamini vipawa vyao. Kwa mfano mtu anaweza kuwa na kipawa cha kucheza kandanda lakini akawa anataka kuwa daktari hata kama huo udaktari haumo katika damu yake. Mtu anapopuuza kipawa chake na kukifuata kingine tofauti huwa hana hamy na raha ya kufanya kazi ambayo hatimaye atakuwa amechagua kuifanya.

Wakati mwingine watu hupotishwa kuviacha vipawa vyao. Jamaa na marafiki huweza kumshawishi mtu kukiacha kipawa chake na badala yake kukifuata kile cha wale wanaomshauri. Mara nyingi wanaomshawishi mtu kuacha kipawa chake huwa hata hawajauelewa uwezo wa wanayemshauri. Japo watu wengine hufanikiwa kwa kuelezwa kufuata njia ambayo haikuwahusu, wengine hushindwa kufanikiwa, huwa kuna asilimia kubwa inayojilazimisha kuifanya kazi amambo haihusiani na talanta yao moja kwa moja.

Ni vizuri kutambua kwamba kuwa na kipawa tu hakutoshi. Kipawa cha mtoto ni mche unaohitaji maji, mwanga na mazingira mazuri yasiyo na magugu ili uweze kuimarika na kustawi, la sivyo utanyauka na kukauka. Mwenye kipawa anafaa kukilea kwa kukifanyia mazoezi ili kukiboresha. Anafaa kuwa na nidhamu ya kukiendeleza hadi kitakapokomaa. Anahitaji kufuata ushauri na mwongozo wa watu wengine ambao wamekitumia vizuri kipawa sawa na chake.

Tunafaa kutambua kuwa vipawa ni vingi jinsi walivyo watu. Vilevile hata watu wenye kipawa kile kimoja wana uwezo tofauti. Kama wasemavyo wahenga akili ni nywele kila mtu ana zake. Tukumbuke kuwa hata vidole havilingani

41. Kulingana na aya ya kwanza ni kweli kuwa;
    1. bila kuwa na elimu wanadamu hawawezi kusaidiana
    2. kila binadamu ana mambo maalum anayopenda
    3. watu wanaojifanyia kila kitu huwashangaza wanajamii 
    4. hali ya kutegemeana husaidia kujenga maadili.
42. Kwa mujibu wa aya ya pili;
    1. watu wengi hudhani kuwa wengine hawana vipawa
    2. kuna vipawa vya thamani kuliko vingine
    3. wakati mwingine watu wenye vipawa hawagunduliwi
    4. wasiokuwa na uwezo mkubwa wa kiuchumi wamebarikiwa.
43. Kifungu kinaonyesha kuwa watu wengi hawawezi kutambua vipawa vyao kwa sababu;
    1. hukosa mwongozo unaofaa wa kukuza vipawa vyao
    2. huwa hawafurahishwi na vipawa vyao kama wenzao
    3. huwaza kuwa kutambua vipawa kunachukua muda mrefu
    4. hufikiri kuwa kipawa cha udaktari ndicho bora maishani.
44. Ni kauli ipi sahihi kulingana na kifungu?
    1. Wasiojua umuhimu wa kazi huwazuia wengine kushughulikia kazi zao
    2. jamaa na marafiki huweza kumnyima mtu fursa ya kukuza kipawa chake
    3. wanaotoa ushauri kuhusu vipawa huwa wanawajua wenye vipawa hivyo
    4. kubadilisha kazi huifanya isiwe ya kuvutia kwa wale wanaifanya
45. Kifungu kimebainisha kuwa;
    1. watu hufanya vizuri kuwashauri wengine kuacha vipawa vyao
    2. ushawishi wa marafiki huwa mkubwa zaidi kuliko wa wenye kipawa
    3. baadhi ya wanaoshauriwa kufuata vipawa tofauti na vyao hufaulu maishani
    4. ukujazi wa vipawa hutofautiana kulingana na imani ya mtu kwa Mungu
46. Ni maelezo yapi si sahihi kulingana na mwenye kipawa?
    1. Anahitaji kukifanyia mazoezi ili kukiboresha
    2. Anahitaji kuhakikisha amekiimarisha hadi kitakapokomaa.
    3. Anafaa kufuata mfano wa wengine wenye vipawa sawa na chake.
    4. Anafaa kuwategemea wengine kukijenga kipawa chake
47. Ni neno lipi ni kisawe cha kipawa?
    1. Nishani
    2. Ilhamu
    3. Kipaji
    4. Dhima
48. Maneno... kipawa cha mtoto ni mche unaohitaji maji." yametumia fani ipi ya lugha?
    1. Istiara
    2. Tashbihi
    3. Kinaya
    4. Majazi
49. Katika kifungu maana ya methali "Akili ni nywele kila mtu ana zake' ni;
    1. watu wenye hamu ya kushirikiana hutofautiana
    2. viwango vya uwezo wa watu vinatofautiana
    3. mitazamo ya watu kuhusu vipawa ni tofauti
    4. watu wanaothamini vipawa hutofautiana.
50. Ni nini maana ya wanalolimudu kama ilivyotumiwa katika kifungu?
    1. Wanaloweza kulifanya
    2. Wanalolipenda
    3. Wanaloliamini
    4. Wanalofurahia kulipenda.

INSHA

Umepewa dakika 40 kuandika Insha yako.

Malizia insha yako kwa maneno haya.

................................................................................................................Hakika tukio la siku hiyo haliwezi kusahaulika maishani.

MARKING SCHEME

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

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

Dear Editor,

My name is Abigael Mwikali. I __1__ something that I would like to share with my fellow youth and Kenyans in __2__.__3__
is the use of sheng. Experts say that sheng is a mixture and corruption of Kiswahili, English and a sprinkling __4__
local languages.

Let me be very candid. Sheng should be __5__ because it dilutes, pollutes and erodes the standards of English, Kiswahili __6__ local languages. It __7__ people to switch from one language to another and mix them at will. It does not __8__ to any rules and standards. This affects the mastery of any one language. The widespread of sheng is to blame for the __9__ performance in English and Kiswahili in the K.C.P.E examination.

__10__ people and professionals do not use sheng. In deed no self-respecting individual would be held using the weird language, if it qualifies to be called a language. It is the __11__ of conmen who rely on it to __12__ disrespectful and inane messages. It is __13__ the language of result for deviant and rebellious teenagers in school and at home. In __14__ it, they show disrespect to authority and order. Policy makers should outlaw sheng __15__ they are serious about developing foreign, national and local languages.

Yours truly,
Abigael Mwikali.
Standard 8 pupil.

For question 16 to 18, choose the best answer to complete each sentence.

16. They __________________ on the beach, enjoying a cool breeze.
    1. laid
    2. lain
    3. lay
    4. lied
17. We watched the soldiers _______________________ majestically into the stadium.
    1. much
    2. match
    3. munch
    4. march
18. If you are not careful, you will ______________________ all your friends.
    1. lose
    2. loss
    3. loose
    4. lost

For questions 19 and 20, choose the word that means the anatomy of the underlined word.

19. The whole town celebrated the freedom of the hostages.
    1. humility
    2. captivity
    3. ability
    4. festivity
20. We felt inferior when the other pupils started laughing at us.
    1. exterior
    2. junior
    3. interior
    4. superior

For questions 21 and 22, choose the correct meaning of the given idiom. 

21. To be at logger heads.
    1. To have a headache
    2. To be quarreling
    3. To be confused
    4. To get along well.
22. To give someone a cold shoulder.
    1. To treat someone harshly
    2. To be unfair to someone
    3. To make someone feel unwelcome
    4. To be hostile to someone.

For questions 23 and 24, choose the correct order of adjectives to fill in the blank spaces.

23. Diana bought a ___________________ dress.
    1. long, costly, beautiful
    2. beautiful, long, costly
    3. costly, beautiful, long
    4. beautiful, costly, long
24. Aunt Rose married a ________________ man.
    1. tall, dark, handsome
    2. handsome, dark, tall 
    3. handsome, tall, dark
    4. dark, handsome, tall

For questions 25, choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence.

25. Marube finally __________________________ his alcohol addiction.
    1. got down
    2. got off
    3. got out
    4. got over

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

It was on Thursday morning during the school holidays when Otieno was alone at home. His younger brother, Sam and three sisters had gone to play with the children of the neighbours. To while the day away, he had been sitting down under a tree reading an interesting storybook. His mind had been fully absorbed in the story that he was reading. Suddenly he remembered that he has Science homework to do. An experiment of all things! But the temptation to read the storybook was irresistible. Could the homework wait until later? Nevertheless Otieno reluctantly put down the book and decide to carry out the experiment.