SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Two grade six boy visisted a cliff near their school and started shouting. After sometime, they were able to hear their sound back. What were the two boys most likey investigating?
   1. How far the sound travels .
   2. Reflection of sound.
   3. Direction of sound.
   4. How deep sound goes from a cliff.
2. The diagram below represents two learners playing using a see saw.
               
   Among the following, which part represents the fulcrum?
   1. b
   2. D
   3. A
   4. C
3. During a class discussion, grade five leraner were asked to group vertebrates correctly into their groups. Among the following, which one of the vertebrates is the odd one out?
   1. Shark
   2. Spiny ant-eater
   3. Whale
   4. Dolphin
4. The following are signs and symptoms of a certain type of disease as listed by a grade five learner.
   1. Prolonged coughs
   2. Chest pain
   3. Loss of appetite
   4. Night sweats
      Which one of the following diseases is described above?
      1. Influenza
      2. Pneumonia
      3. Asthma
      4. Tuberculosis
5. The human heart has different parts with different functions. Which among the part wll receive the oxygenated blood?
   1. Right ventricle
   2. Right uricle
   3. Left auricle
   4. Left ventricle
6. During a Science and Technology lesson, grade six learner were discussing about the blood components. Whicha among the following blood is necessary in transporting salts around the body?
   1. Plasma
   2. Platelets
   3. White blood cells
   4. Red blood cells
7. Kaimenyi was involved in a road accident and was rushed to a nearby hospital. On arrival, the doctor noticed he needed more blood. Who among the following was able to donate blood to him if he was in blood group B.
   1. Kamau  -   Blood A
   2. Vincent  -   Blood group AB
   3. Fiona     -   Broup A and B
   4. Kerubo   -  Blood group O
8. A grade six Science and Technology teacher  displayed flash cards showing the safety precautions to be observed when handling computing devices. Which of the flashcards is not correct?
   
9. Three of the following are importance of the invertebrates in our environments. Which among the following is not a function?
   1. Help in pollination.
   2. Aerate soil making it suitable for farming.
   3. Make food for birds and other animals.
   4. Eat pests that destroy crops.
10. The following are parts of the female reproductive system. Which among the parts will provide room for the development of the embryo?
    1. Uterus
    2. Cervix
    3. Vagina
    4. Oviduct
11. Grade six Science and Technology teacher asked learners to go and find out from their communities ways of conserving water. Which among the following is not a correct way of conserving water in the community?
    1. Building dams to trap rainwater.
    2. Turning off water taps after use.
    3. Re-using.
    4. Sprinking clean water on dusty compound.
12. Three of the following are uses of acids in our daily lives. Which one of the following is not use of an acid?
    1. Killing germs in food in our stomach.
    2. Used to manufacture car batteries.
    3. Used to manufacture bleaches.
    4. Used in making fertilizers.
13. Grade six learners were discussing about different functions of different parts of a plant. Which among the following is not a function of the stem in green plants?
    1. Manufacture food.
    2. Stores food.
    3. Provides support for the plant.
    4. Transports water and mineral salts to other parts.
14. The diagram below demonstrates a certain method of heat transfer.
                       
    Which method of heat transfer was demonstrated above?
    1. Radiation
    2. Convection
    3. Reflection
    4. Conduction
15. Below a diagram representing a phase of the moon.
                             
    Which among the following is the phase represented?
    1. Quarter moon
    2. Crescent
    3. New moon
    4. Gibbous

AGRICULTURE

16. Three of the following are routine practices in rearing of small domestic animals. Which among them is not?
    1. Feeding
    2. Shaving
    3. Cleaning tools and equipment.
    4. Maintaining appropriate number.
17. Different creeping crops takes different periods of time to mature. After how long will thorn melon mature and be ready for harvesting?
    1. 75 days
    2. 3 to 4 weeks
    3. 4 to 6 weeks
    4. 3 to 4 months
18. During a dry season, grade five learners visited a farmer near their school to learn about different types of crops. The learners were able to notice dry leaves were spread around the crops. Which among the following is the main reason for the practice?
    1. Conserving water.
    2. Supplying more nutrients to the
    3. Making soil to be more fertile. crops.
    4. Improving air circulation in the soil.
19. Mr. Nzioka is a well known farmer in his community. He grows different creeping crops in the farm. Which among the following is not a creeping crop in Nzioka's farm?
    1. Watermelon
    2. Pumpkin
    3. Strawberries
    4. Kiwi
20. Three of the following are practices carried out in caring for the creeping crop garden. Which among them is not?
    1. Weeding
    2. Thinning
    3. Applying manure
    4. Training creeping crops
21. A farmer used a thorn fence to fence around his maize farm. Which among the following animals would the maize farm be protected against
    1. Monkeys
    2. Moles
    3. Birds
    4. Gazelles
22. Raphael prepared a seedbed that was about 30cm below the ground as shown below.
                       
    Among the following which one is the main importance of such a seed bed?
    1. The seeds grow strong.
    2. The seeds are protected from strong wind.
    3. The seed bed traps rain water for the growing crops.
    4. The growing crops get more nutrients.
23. Grade five learners were asked to state the types of vegetables that can best be planted using innovative gardening. Which among the following cannot be grown in a vertical innovative gardening?
    1. Spinach
    2. Coriander
    3. Maize
    4. Kales
24. Which among the following can best be used in controlling sheet erosion?
    1. Building gabions
    2. Growing cover crops
    3. Contour ploughing
    4. Constructing terraces down the slope.
25. Mr. Okumu practices organic gardening in his farm. Which among the following is not a practice for organic gardening for peas?
    1. Use of organic manure instead of fertilizers.
    2. Use of seeds free from pest and diseases.
    3. Handpicking the pests once spotted.
    4. Use of pesticides to kill pest.

HOME SCIENCE

26. Mrembo was told to plan for their dinner one day. Which one of the following factors was not important to consider?
    1. Food available.
    2. Variety in the meal.
    3. The time of eating.
    4. Number of people.
27. Mr. Ngari was teaching dry fat frying method of cooking. He asked his learners to mention foods that can be cooking using dry fat frying. They gave their answers as follows:
    Kylen         -    Fish
    Angeline    -    Arrowroots
    Chloe         -   Chicken
    Natalie       -    Bread
    Who among them was wrong?
    1. Angeline 
    2. Kylen
    3. Natalie
    4. Chloe
28. The picture below shows a type of a fuel used at home.
                               
    Which of the following cooking equipment uses the fuel shown?
    1. Gas cooker
    2. Stove
    3. Electric cooker
    4. Charcoal jiko
29. Non communicable diseases can be caused by all the following except?
    1. excess intake of sugar
    2. using alcohol
    3. regular exercises
    4. eating junk food
30. Makini loves using different kinds of cosmetics on her face. The following are dangers that she can face except?
    1. eye irritation
    2. soothing the skin
    3. itchiness of the skin
    4. sneezing
31. Janet prepared the shopping list shown below.
    
    

    	Item	Quantity	Amount
    1	Maize flour	2 packets	500.00
    2	Tissue paper	10 rolls	450.00
    3	Tomatoes	1 kilogram	300.00
    4	Bread	1 loaf	80.00
    5	Milk	2 packets	100.00
    6	Pens	2	100.00

    
    What did Janet forget to do?
    1. Adding the total amount.
    2. Indicate the shop
    3. Adding the tiotal amount.
    4. Spending more money.
32. Karau's lower front part of his neck seems to be swelling. His voice is hoarse and has difficulties swallowing food. Which nutritional deficiency disorder does Karau suffer from?
    1. Anaemia
    2. Kwashiorkor
    3. Constipation
    4. Goitre
33. Njoroge had a gaping seam on his school short. Which of the following stitches would Njoroge use to repair his short.
    1. Hemming
    2. Chain stitch
    3. Backstitches
    4. Satin stitches
34. The diagram below shows a tool used in fabric construction.
                             
    It is known as
    1. shuttle
    2. thimble
    3. frame loom
    4. yarn
35. The item shown below is used in baking. Identify it.
                           
    1. Spatula
    2. Scraper
    3. Tin
    4. Whisk

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

36. Which one of the following does not happen on the command 'on your marks' during bunch start?
    1. Place the legs with toes approximately in line with the heel of the front foot.
    2. Place both feet behind the starting line.
    3. Raise the hips above the shoulders.
    4. Keep the head in line with the body, eyes focused ahead down on the lane.
37. In which method of finishing a race does the athlete bend, push both arms backwards and touch the finishing line with the chest?
    1. Drop finish
    2. Shoulder shrug
    3. Run through finish
    4. Bunch start
38. The method of clearing the bar in high jump that involves the legs making a criss-crossing action over the crossbar during flight is called
    1. Western Roll Technique
    2. Fosbury Flop
    3. Straddle Technique
    4. The scissor technique
39. The diagram below shows a field used to carry out a certain activity in Physical Health Education. Which activity is it?
                                      
    1. Javelin
    2. Shot put
    3. Long jump
    4. Hurdles
40. Which of the following is the correct sequence for the swing kick technique in ropework?
    1. Swing the leg forward then sideways.
    2. Swing the leg backward and then sideways.
    3. Swing the leg to the left and then to the right.
    4. Swing the leg backward then swing forward.
41. Who is the only player on the field of play during a soccer game, that can touch the ball with hands?
    1. Midfielder
    2. Striker
    3. Defender
    4. Goalkeeper
42. Which one of the following is not a fault in volleyball game?
    1. Serving the ball over the net.
    2. Stepping on or over the line on a serve.
    3. Hitting the ball twice in a row.
    4. Reaching under the net and crossing the line.
43. Tackling in handball involves
    1. throwing the ball in the goal.
    2. catching the ball using a 'w' formation.
    3. stopping an attacking player with the hands and chest.
    4. rolling the ball on the ground continuously.
44. When playing netball, which positions are not allowed in the D?
    1. Goal defence
    2. Goal shooter
    3. Centre
    4. Goal attack
45. How many bases are there on the softball field, excluding home plate?
    1. 3
    2. 4
    3. 2
    4. 5
46. Which one of the following is a defence skill in a game of kabadd?
    1. Hand touch
    2. Toe-touch
    3. Foot touch
    4. Ankle hold
47. Which of the following is the correct body position during the inverted breast stroke?
    1. The body should lie horizontally on the back with the hips slightly above the water.
    2. The body should lie horizontally with the chest, head and face in the water.
    3. The body should lie horizontally on the back with the hips wholly above the water.
    4. The body should lie horizontally on the back with the legs bent.
48. A throw that starts play in a game of frisbee or after a score is called
    1. a huck
    2. a dump
    3. a slice
    4. a pull
49. During outdoor activities, conflicts can be avoided in three of the following was except one. Which one is it?
    1. Job sharing.
    2. Poor communication.
    3. Making use of volunteers.
    4. Giving support and encouragement to group members.
50. Which of the following is an importance of cool down activities?
    1. Muscles become warm.
    2. The blood begins to warm up.
    3. Helps to prevent injuries.
    4. Your muscles relax without being sone.

MARKING SCHEME

SCI

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

AGRI

16. B
17. D
18. A
19. D
20. B
21. D
22. C
23. C
24. B
25. D

H/SCI

26. C
27. A
28. B
29. C
30. B
31. C
32. D
33. C
34. B
35. D

PHE

36. C
37. A
38. D
39. A
40. D
41. D
42. A
43. C
44. C
45. A
46. D
47. A
48. D
49. B
50. D

1. Milly observed a certain animal which had the following characteristics;
   1. It had three pairs of legs.
   2. It had three body parts. 
   3. It had compound eyes.
   4. It had a pair of wings and antennae.
      Which of the following animals has the characteristics above?
      1. Ant
      2. Housefly
      3. Snail
      4. Spider.
2. During a Science lesson, Imani taught her classmates on the functions of an ovary. Which one of the following statements is true?
   1. It produces the female sex cells.
   2. It is where the embryo develops.
   3. It receives sperms from the penis. 
   4. It is where fertilization takes place.
3. Otoyo educated his friends on the ways of conserving water. Which one of the following is not a way in which water is conserved? 
   1. Reusing water.
   2. Construction of dams.
   3. Harvesting rain water
   4. Building gabions.
4. When interacting with computing devices, Mr Omondi likes editing spreadsheet documents. Which of the following is a button used to edit information?
   1. Clipboard
   2. Font
   3. Enter
   4. Styles
5. Kakuma went out to see flowering plants.. Which one of the following is not a flowering plant?
   1. Mango
   2. Maize
   3. Tomato
   4. Mushroom
6. Miano was telling his brother of how plants can harm us. Which one of the following is not true?
   1. Some plants prick people with their thorns.
   2. Plants reproduce through pollination.
   3. Some plants are poisonous and can cause death.
   4. Some plants cause an irritation to the skin.
7. Grade 6 learners learned on how to protect themselves from harmful plants. Which one of the following is not a way of protection from harmful plants?
   1. Wearing gloves
   2. Wearing goggles.
   3. Walking barefoot in an area with thorny plants.
   4. Wearing an overcoat.
8. Kongo asked his teacher on the importance of flowering plants. The following are true except they
   1. make the environment beautiful
   2. provide food for human beings and animals
   3. make the environment dirty when the flowers wither
   4. keep the air clean.
9. Esther was carrying out an experiment with acids. She realized that she had substance Z that is a base. Which one of the following is likely to be substance Z?
   1. Wood ash.
   2. Hydrochloric acid
   3. Orange juice.
   4. Lemon juice.
10. Mwema was walking around his farm when he saw a green non-flowering plant. Which one of the following was likely to be tha plant?
    1. Beans
    2. Maize
    3. Moss
    4. Mango
11. Linturi and Miano were watching a football game. What is the name given to people watching a football match?
    1. Participan
    2. Coach
    3. Referees
    4. Spectators
12. Grade six learners were discussing about air pollution. Which of the following is not an air pollutant?
    1. Aerosol sprays.
    2. Burning splastics.
    3. Broken pieces of glass
    4. Gases from vehicles exhausts.
13. Abdalla wanted to know about the ways he would take care of the community's recreation facilities. Which one of the following is not a way of taking care of the facilities?
    1. Littering.
    2. Finding alternative sources of fuel
    3. Ensuring tree planting is done
    4. Drawing graffiti on walls
14. Otieno and Lydia were playing water games after a swimming class. Which one of the following is a water game?
    1. Bunch start.
    2. Shoulder shrug technique.
    3. C. Freeze tag
    4. Side shuffle
15. David decided to perform an individual balancing. The following are ways in which he performed the balancing except
    1. hand balance
    2. hand balance with split
    3. freeze tag.
    4. hand walk
16. Grade 6 learners went for a camp. They decided to use the following methods to preserve food. Which one of the following is not a method of preserving food?
    1. Smoking
    2. Salting
    3. Drying 
    4. Cooking
17. The following are outdoor activities that can be done during camping except?
    1. pitching tents
    2. collecting firewood
    3. loitering around the campsite
    4. serving packed food
18. Which one of the following is not a safety measure for outdoor activities?
    1. Putting off night fires before going to sleep.
    2. Looking for landmarks at the campsite and hikes.
    3. Feeding animals around their tent.
    4. Clearing off any obstacles aound the composite
19. Grade 7 learners were having warm up activities for the scissor technique, Which one of the following is not a warm up activity for the scissor technique?
    1. Jumping jacks.
    2. Side shuffles
    3. Lunges
    4. Stretch and spell
20. The Sports officer in Katani village went to inspect the equipment for the upcoming shot-put event. Which one of the following is not a shot-put equipment in the school?
    1. Shot put carriers
    2. Cross bar
    3. Distance marker.
    4. Throwing balls
21. Itindi is planning to practice the scissor technique on Friday. Which one of the following is a phase of the scissor technique?
    1. The flight.
    2. The Stance
    3. Grip
    4. Release
22. Mrs. Doria pointed at the area a shot is put. Which of the following areas did she point?
    1. Throwing ball
    2. Shot put sector
    3. Stance
    4. Shot put
23. The following is a diagram of athletes participating in the non-visual baton exchange method.
    
    'The athlete marked A is known as?
    1. Shoulder shrug finisher
    2. Outgoing runner
    3. Incoming runner 
    4. Bullet sprint starter
24. Musyoka is a very talented athlete with a good character. Which one of the following is not an importance of having a good character for a sports person?
    1. It boosts the self-confidence of the sports person.
    2. It allows the sports person have a negative attitude.
    3. It allows achieving of goal
    4. It allows teamwork amongst sports people.
25. Toria wants to use the shoulder shrug technique for a race. At what point should she use the technique?
    1. In the middle of the race.
    2. In the beginning of the race.
    3. When finishing the race
    4. When overtaking competitors
26. Grade 6 learners have all become adolescents. Which one of the following is an emotional change they undergo?
    1. Mood swings.
    2. Growth of pubic hair.
    3. Increase in height and weight.
    4. Breaking of the voice.
27. Mwadime wants to start exercising from Monday. The following are the importance of physical exercise except?
    1. Controlling weight
    2. It improves cardio-respiratory fitness
    3. It increases the risk of getting infections
    4. It reduces anxiety.
28. Kiptoo was experiencing changes in his body. Which one of the following is not a change that occurs in boys?
    1. Growth of an acne.
    2. Growth of beards.
    3. Broadening of shoulders.
    4. Broadening of the hips.
29. Clara wanted to buy cosmetics from a beauty shop. The following are examples of cosmetics except?
    1. Ring
    2. Lipstick
    3. Powder
    4. Lotion
30. Which one of the following is a communicable disease?
    1. Obesity
    2. Cancer
    3. Asthma
    4. Tuberculosis
31. Grade six learners were discussing on dangers of misuse of cosmetics. Which of the following is not a danger of misuse of cosmetics?
    1. Enhance the appearance of the face.
    2. Permanent dark spots.
    3. Falling off of hair
    4. Skin damage
32. Which one of the following is not an importance of budgeting?
    1. It makes us to have no money
    2. Saves time
    3. Helps us save money
    4. Helps use money wisely
33. Opetu and Miano wanted to draft a budget. Which one of the following factors is not considered when making a budget?
    1. The amount of money.
    2. The appearance of the owner.
    3. The expenses
    4. The items to be bought
34. Martin owns the following accessory. The accessory shown is referred to as a?
    
    1. Ring
    2. Necklace
    3. Cape
    4. Headband
35. Evelyn loves wearing decent clothes. All the following are true on the importance of decent dressing. Which one is not?
    1. It helps develop self-respect
    2. Helps develop self-esteem
    3. Makes one look odd
    4. Helps develop self-acceptance.
36. Madam Mugambi asked 4 learners to state the food they had taken during supper the previous night. They stated as follows;
    Atieno: Ugali, eggs, kales.
    Levis: Chapati, green grams, meat.
    Judy: Creen bananas, potatoes, avocado.
    Juma: Spaghetti, rice, chicken.
    Who among the following learners took a balanced diet?
    1. Juma
    2. Levis
    3. Judy
    4. Atieno
37. Grade 6 learners were asked to state ways of preserving cereals and pulses. Which one of the following is not a way of preserving cereals and pulses?
    1. Sun-drying
    2. Use of wood ash
    3. Use of salt
    4. Use of chemicals.
38. Mr Lee listed the following signs and symptoms of a certain nutritional deficiency disease.
    1. Brownish thin hair.
    2. Swollen body parts like arms, feet and face.
    3. Sores at the corners of the mouth.
    4. Protruding belly.
       Which disease was he talking about?
       1. Kwashiorkor
       2. Obesity
       3. Rickets
       4. Marasmus.
39. The following is a type of stitch used for stitching clothes.
    
    Name the above type of stitch
    1. Loop stitch.
    2. Back stitch
    3. Chain stitch
    4. Running stitch
40. Grade 6 learners were learning about soil erosion. Which of the following best explains the term erosion?
    1. It is the practice of planting trees together with crops.
    2. It is whereby the top soil is made more fertile.
    3. It is the practice of covering crops with grass or leaves.
    4. It is the process where the top soil is gradually removed from one place to another by use of water, wind, animals or human activities.
41. Ngotoi was teaching about the importance of deterrents in a farm. All the following are true about deterrents except
    1. They help us co-exist with wild animals in our environment
    2. Light reflections enable distraction of birds' eyesight to keep them off
    3. Killing animals to keep them away
    4. They help us trap wild animals and release them to the forest for safety.
42. Which of the following is a planting material?
    1. Splits
    2. Fruits
    3. Manure
    4. Ponds
43. A grade 5 pupil was writing down notes on water conservation for plants in nurseries. He wrote down the following points.
    1. Building of gabions
    2. Terracing
    3. Weeding
    4. Shading.
       Which one of the above was a correct point for the water conservation?
       1. Building of gabions
       2. Terracing
       3. Weeding
       4. Shading
44. Teacher Charles gave grade 6 learners a chart that had information about of sunken seed beds. Which one of the following is false about a sunken seed bed?
    1. They are used during the dry season
    2. They are used as nursery bed or seed beds
    3. It allows minimal loss of moisture
    4. They are used only for vegetable seedlings
45. Sakina's granary has been infested with mice. Otumbo suggested the following ways to control the mice.
    1. Using a hand-held gong.
    2. Using repellent crops.
    3. Mulching.
    4. Use of burnt materials.
       Which one of the above suggestions is not appropriate?
       1. Using a hand-held gong
       2. Using repellent crops
       3. Mulching
       4. Use of burnt materials.
46. The following are ways of managing creeping crops except by
    1. Watering
    2. Weeding
    3. Mulching
    4. Slashing the crops down.
47. Koine and Tuma went to a farm and spotted climbers like passion fruits and kiwi. What are climbers?
    1. These are plants with strong stems that provide support.
    2. These are plants with long and weak stems that need to be supported to grow upward
    3. They are plants that have fibrous roots
    4. These are plants that grow along the ground.
48. Miriam mounted planting materials used to grow climbing fruits. Which one of the following is matched with its correct planting material?
    1. Berries     -      Seeds
    2. Gooseberry  -  Cuttings
    3. Kiwi          -      Seeds
    4. Passion    -      Seeds
49. Omwami saw the structure below in a farm
    .
    The structure above is known as
    1. Nursery bed
    2. Valley
    3. A farm
    4. Seedlings
50. Which one of the following is not an importance of watering seedlings?
    1. For germination
    2. For moisture
    3. To soften the seed coats
    4. To kill the plant

MARKING SCHEME

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

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Zawadi and Nuru were playing on a seesaw at home. Nuru tried to lift Zawadi as shown below.
   
   From the illustration, it is true that;
   
   1. Both Nuru and Zawadi act as the pivot.
   2. Nuru acts as the load.
   3. Nuru acts as the effort.
   4. Zawadi acts as the fulcrum.
2. Which of the following is not a way of reducing air pollution in the environment?
   1. Sprinkling water on earthen floors before sweeping.
   2. Sprinkling water on dusty grounds.
   3. Fixing chimneys on the kitchen.
   4. Fixing sewage pipes that are leaking.
3. Grade 6 learners performed an experiment as shown below.
   
   From the experiment, the learners concluded that;
   1. leaves help in photosynthesis.
   2. leaves help in transpiration.
   3. leaves help in respiration.
   4. leaves help in transportation of minerals.
4. Kamwana was asked to name the blood component that transports dissolved components around the body. Which answer was he likely to give?
   1. white blood cells
   2. plasma
   3. platelets
   4. red blood cells

Mwanzia downloaded the following picture and displayed it during a science and technology lesson. Use it to answer question 5-7.

5. Blood is pumped to all parts of the body organs by the contraction of the part labeled ______________________.
   1. J
   2. s
   3. P
   4. K
6. Deoxygenated blood is received into the heart through the part labeled _____________________.
   1. X
   2. Q
   3. H
   4. G
7. Blood is pumped through all the parts of the body through the part labeled;
   1. G
   2. X
   3. Q
   4. H
8. Grade 4 learners discovered that an egg sinks in fresh water. The same egg floated on salty water as shown below.
   
   Which factor that affects floating and sinking were they investigating? 
   1. material 
   2. shape
   3. density
   4. weight
9. Grade 6 learners from a certain academy were asked to mention what they had learnt about snails and slugs. They gave their answers as shown below. Who gave the wrong answer?
   1. They have a wet skin and no bones.
   2. They have a pair of antennae.
   3. Those that live on land breathe through lungs.
   4. Their bodies are not segmented.
10. Which of the following statements is true?
    1. Blood group A can receive blood from group O and B.
    2. Blood group B can receive blood from group A and B.
    3. Blood group AB can receive blood from any of the groups.
    4. Blood group O can receive blood from group A, B and AB.
11. The diagram below shows a ___________________________.
    
    1. spreadsheet
    2. power point
    3. word processor
    4. graphics software
12. Which of the following is not part of deciduous teeth?
    1. premolars
    2. molars
    3. canines
    4. incisors
13. Kimani observed the following phase of the moon in the sky.
    
    What is the name given to the phase of the moon?
    1. Waxing gibbous moon
    2. Waxing crescent moon
    3. Waning crescent moon
    4. Waning gibbous moon 
14. Tunu put water in a basin and kept it outside in the sun. After an hour, the water was very warm. She used it for bathing. How did the heat from the sun reach the water in the basin?
    1. By radiation
    2. By convection
    3. By conduction
    4. By hydrolysis
15. Digestion of proteins takes place in the ______________________.
    1. mouth
    2. duodenum
    3. stomach
    4. colon

AGRICULTURE

16. Mwahangila noticed that seedlings on his nursery bed were congested. Which practice would you advise him to carry out?
    1. pruning
    2. thinning
    3. shading
    4. weeding
17. When preparing a vegetable nursery bed, grade 5 learners placed some mulch after planting the seeds. Why do you think they did so?
    1. To reduce water loss from the soil, to keep the seeds and the soil from being eroded.
    2. To reduce water loss from the soil, to keep the seedlings from drying.
    3. To increase the fertility of the soil, to prevent soil erosion.
    4. To increase the rate of growth of the seeds, to keep the seedlings from drying.
18. Re-using plastic containers for innovative gardening helps in;
    1. conserving water.
    2. conserving the environment.
    3. increasing water sources.
    4. increasing crop yields.
19. Which of the following practices enables the seedling to grow straight in the nursery? 
    1. Removing mulches.
    2. Reducing the number of watering times. 
    3. Removing the shade.
    4. Uprooting unwanted plants.
20. The following are indigenous root crops except;
    1. Irish potatoes
    2. Cassava
    3. Arrowroots
    4. Yams
21. Grade 5 learners from Little Angels Academy made a sack garden during an Agriculture lesson. They were guided by their teacher to arrange some stones in the middle of the sack. Why were the stones put in the middle of the sack?
    1. To enable water to drain from the sack.
    2. To allow water to flow to the lower level of the sack.
    3. To make the sack to be very firm.
    4. For the sack not to grow old easily.
22. Which of the following statements is not true about innovative gardening?
    1. It can be practiced both horizontally and vertically.
    2. It requires large farms for it to be effective.
    3. It enables families to have food at all times.
    4. It can be done at home.
23. Which of the following domestic animals have the same use?
    1. donkey and cow
    2. sheep and cat
    3. dog and camel
    4. camel and horse
24. Fixing gutters on the roof of houses can help ____________________ in controlling erosion.
    1. sheet 
    2. rill
    3. splash
    4. gulley
25. Training climbing fruit plants involves;
    1. allowing them to grow in a particular direction.
    2. allowing them to grow in a particular speed.
    3. allowing them to grow at a specific time.
    4. allowing them to grow on a selected garden.
26. Which of the following statements is true about the soil with particles of medium size?
    1. It retains the highest amount of water.
    2. It retains the least amount of water.
    3. Most crops can be grown on it. 
    4. It supports farming of rice.
27. During an agricultural trip, some learners observed the structure below on a farm.
    
    It is true that it cannot be used to control;
    1. monkeys.
    2. squirrels.
    3. mongooses.
    4. moles.
28. The following are ways of conserving water in farming. Which one is not?
    1. using sunken beds
    2. mulching
    3. shading
    4. practicing irrigation
29. What is the meaning of organic gardening? 
    1. growing crops without use of soil
    2. growing crops without use agro-chemicals
    3. growing crops using vertical or horizontal containers
    4. growing crops that do not have strong stems
30. Amina has a bull that she bought after selling surplus maize from her farm. The bull cannot be used;
    1. as a pet.
    2. to plough on the farm.
    3. to provide meat.
    4. as a source of income.

HOME SCIENCE

31. Grade 6 learners were asked to name a method that would be used to preserve meat only for a short period. Which of the following answers were they likely to mention?
    1. Sun drying
    2. Smoking
    3. Salting
    4. Refrigeration
32. Which of the following houses is common in cities?
    1. Bungalows
    2. Flats
    3. Maisonette
    4. Storeyed house
33. Halima went to buy food from a general grocery. 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. 
34. Grade 4 learners were asked to name the fuels that can only be used to cook and provide light. It is likely that the fuels are:
    1. Charcoal and firewood
    2. Electricity and firewood
    3. Paraffin and gas
    4. Gas and charcoal
35. At lunch time, Oxanna ate Ugali, sukumawiki and an orange. What else should she eat to make her diet balanced?
    1. An egg
    2. A ripe banana
    3. A cooked banana
    4. Watermelon
36. Identify the type of house that is described below.
    1. It is oblong in shape.
    2. It uses poles, sticks, grass leaves which are smeared with a plaster of cow dung and mud on both walls and roof. 
    3. It has small openings for ventilation.
       1. Kikuyu hut
       2. Manyatta hut
       3. Borana hut
       4. Luo hut
37. Which of the following is an advantage of charcoal jiko over a gas cooker?
    1. It can be used anywhere.
    2. It is a bit cheap.
    3. It can be used in doors and outdoors. 
    4. It cooks faster.
38. Awino was asked by her mother to prepare food for her sick father. Which of the following is the main factor to consider as she goes to buy the food?
    1. Fuel needed for cooking.
    2. Dietary needs.
    3. Availability of the food.
    4. Time to be used to prepare the food.
39. Which of the following types of food cannot be stewed?
    1. Beans
    2. Spinach
    3. Green bananas
    4. Poultry
40. When we eat foods rich in calcium like milk and yoghurt, we are not likely to suffer from;
    1. goiter
    2. scurvy
    3. anaemia
    4. rickets

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

41. A good pass in handball should be ____________________________.
    1. slow
    2. accurate
    3. very low
    4. very high
42. Which of the following is not a part of the javelin spear?
    1. Metal tip
    2. Cord grip
    3. Javelin rack
    4. Shaft
43. The following figure shows a Rounders pitch. Which letter represents the 4th post fielder?
    
    1. U
    2. V
    3. Q
    4. H
44. Which of the following is not part of the cardiorespiratory system?
    1. the lungs
    2. the liver
    3. the heart
    4. blood vessels
45. Which of the following is a way of taking care of a public sports facility?
    1. Cutting trees around the facility to ensure that it is clear.
    2. Drawing graffiti on the facility to make it beautiful.
    3. Carrying out tree planting exercise regularly.
    4. Only litter the place or use dust bins when necessary.
46. The following are defensive skills in Kabaddi. Which one is not?
    1. Ankle hold
    2. Block tackle
    3. Wrist hold
    4. Raiding
47. Which of the following techniques is also known as 'torso'?
    1. Drop finish
    2. Shoulder shrug finish
    3. Bunch start
    4. Elongated start
48. Malkia performed a rope skipping skill where she would jump over the rope and land with toes and knees turned inward and heels apart; then she jumps over the rope again and lands with toes and knees turned outward and heels apart while staying on the balls of the feet. The skill she performed is known as;
    1. the wounded duck.
    2. the swing kick.
    3. double bounce.
    4. one foot bounce.
49. What is the name given to the skill shown below as used in volleyball?
    
    1. single hand dig
    2. overarm serve
    3. overarm pass
    4. underarm pass
50. In handball, the player who is the creative force in attack and disruption to opponent when defending is referred to as ___________________.
    1. right or left back
    2. centre
    3. circle runner
    4. left or right winger

MARKING SCHEME

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

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. During a nature walk, learners observed a plant remove gum, and fall its leaves. What characteristics of plants did it demonstrated? That plants
   1. reproduce 
   2. remove waste
   3. feed
   4. grow
2. Which of the following parts of the digestive system stores undigested food for a short while?
   1. Colon
   2. Heum
   3. Rectum
   4. Stomach
3. Which part of the human skeleton protects the lungs and the heart?
   
   1. Ribcage
   2. Skull
   3. Backbone
   4. Fore limb
4. Which of the following sense organs is not matched with its function?
   

   	Sense organ	Function
   A.  B.  C.  D.	Eye  Nose  Skin  Ear	Light sensation   Smell  Touch  Head reception

5. The diagram below represents some parts of the human breathing system
   
   Which of the following labelled parts controls the movement of air in and out of the lungs
   1. Z
   2. Y
   3. V
   4. W
6. Which one of the following is not an effect of air pollution?
   1. Breathing problems 
   2. Poor visibility
   3. Irritation on the eyes
   4. Healthy lungs
7. Which of the following is not a characteristic of clean water?
   1. Bad smell
   2. No taste
   3. It is colourless
   4. Has no smell
8. Grade 4 pupils were sweeping a dusty compound. Which one of the following is not a precautionary safety measure they should take?
   1. Wear gloves
   2. Cover your eye only
   3. Wear dust mask
   4. Sprinkle water before sweeping
9. What is the function of a C.P.U as part of computer?
   1. It processes information put in a computer 
   2. Converts information from a computer into paper form
   3. Used to key in information from the monitor
   4. Takes image from m-books, magazines pages and poster
10. Which one of the following is the odd one out?
    1. Water
    2. Milk
    3. Juice
    4. Water vapour

The diagram below shows a mammalian heart. Use it to answer question 11-12.

11. Which two blood vessels labelled P,Q,R,S above carry oxygenated blood?
    
    1. P and Q
    2. R and S
    3. Q and R
    4. P and S
12. The chamber that pumps blood out of the heart to the body parts is labelled?
    1. T
    2. U
    3. V
    4. W
13. The following are characteristics of a certain  group of animals
    1. They have fur
    2. They suckle their young ones
    3. They lay eggs
    4. They breath by means of gills
    5. They have mammary glands
       Which of the above characteristics are for all mammals
       1. i, ii, iii, iv
       2. i, ii, iii, v
       3. ii, iii, iv, v
       4. iii, v, ii, iv
14. Which of the following words can be formed from the puzzle below
    

    M	X	W	P	M
    S	O	N	C	Q
    B	T	U	G	K
    A	H	J	S	D
    F	R	V	I	E

    1. Computer
    2. Data
    3. Mouse
    4. Monitor
15. All the following are diseases that affect the breathing system except
    1. pneumonia
    2. asthma
    3. T.B
    4. Dysentry
16. A grade 4 pupil kicked a ball rested on the ground. What effect of force was being demonstrated?
    1. Force stops a moving object
    2. Force changes the shapes of an object
    3. Force starts motion
    4. Force changes direction of moving object
17. The following are physical changes that takes in both boys and girls. Which one takes place in girls only?
    1. Enlargement of breasts
    2. Production of sex cells
    3. Growth of height
    4. Growth of pubic hair
18. Which one of the following does not affect sinking and floating?
    1. Size
    2. Shape
    3. Types of material
    4. Density
19. The process that takes place when a liquid. changes to become a gas is known as
    1. condensation
    2. sublimation
    3. evaporation
    4. freezing
20. The largest component of blood is called?
    1. White blood cells
    2. Red blood cells
    3. Plasma
    4. Platelets

AGRICULTURE

21. Water is used in different ways in our community. Which of these uses is an industrial use of water?
    1. Irrigation
    2. Surfing
    3. Rearing fish
    4. Generating power
22. Name an indigenous crop grown in Kenya
    1. Cowpeas
    2. Maize
    3. Sorghum
    4. Cocoyam
23. Why is drip irrigation method better than the use of an overhead irrigation?
    1. Uses water sparingly
    2. Alot of water is used
    3. The rate of evaporation is high
    4. Used water can be re-used
24. Name a common product that is produced by both sheep and goat
    1. wool
    2. mohair
    3. mutton
    4. milk
25. Loam is the best soil for growing crops. Why do you think a farmer growing rice prefers to use clay soil?
    1. Clay soil is sticky
    2. Clay soil cracks when dry
    3. Clay soil has more nutrients
    4. Clay soil has poor drainage
26. Why do you think a farmer covers the base of the young plant below with dry grass? To
    
    
    1. preserve nutrients 
    2. increase soil erosion
    3. reduce evaporation
    4. increase production
27. Suggest two methods the farmer would use to control the growth of unwanted plants in the farm
    1. digging out and grafting
    2. weeding and mulching
    3. cover cropping and uprooting
    4. digging out and use of herbicide
28. Which one of the following is not a nursery management practice
    1. watering seeds
    2. harvesting
    3. removing excess seedling
    4. weeding
29. The soil erosion characteristics by deep and U-shaped channels on the ground can controlled by
    1. building check dams
    2. making terraces
    3. planting cover crops
    4. mulching
30. Which one is a useful animal?
    1. Bee
    2. Hare
    3. Termite
    4. Snake

HOMESCIENCE

31. The following are benefits of physical exercises for adolescents except
    1. helps control the weight
    2. reduces the risks of heart disease
    3. reduce stress and makes our mind relax
    4. makes us develop lungs and heart disease
32. Which accessory has been worn in the picture below
    
    
    1. necklaces
    2. lipstick
    3. hand gloves
    4. headscarf 
33. Alex wanted to preserve milk but does not have electricity, what should you advice him to do?
    1. Return the milk to the shop
    2. Advice him to boil
    3. Use a refrigerator
    4. make a home-made oven
34. Which of the following is not a way of cooking food?
    1. Grilling
    2. Boiling
    3. Freezing
    4. Frying
35. The following are common non-communicable disease except
    1.  diabetes
    2. hypertension
    3. heart disease
    4. tuberculosis
36. Which one of the following is not an example of food that provides us with iron?
    1. Tuna
    2. Dark green leafy vegetables
    3. Managu
    4. Liver
37. The following are steps taken, when administering first aid to an epileptic person except
    
    1. let the person lie on the ground
    2. remove anything around the person that may cause injury
    3. place something soft under his head 
    4. put alot of food in his mouth to eat
38. Which of the foliowing materials cannot be used to make fragile utensils
    1. clay
    2. wood
    3. glass
    4. earthernware
39. The following are food groups. Which one is not?
    1. Minerals
    2. Carbohydrates
    3. Proteins
    4. Vitamins
40. James is preparing to attend his nephew's birthday. State one reason why he should dress decently? To
    1. show case his matching skills
    2. look respectful and appreciated
    3. slay and impress others
    4. show off to her nephew

PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION

41. Which command position is shown below while performing bunch sprint start
    
    
    1. set
    2. go
    3. on
    4. stop
42. The following are warm up activities during drop finish technique except
    1. plucking partners tail
    2. squat jumps
    3.  lateral rabbit jump
    4. scurling and stretching
43. Which of the following is not an equipment used in high jump?
    1. Tape measure
    2. Ball
    3. Cross bar
    4. Upright bars
44. Which is not a safety measure observed during scissor technique?
    1. Put on PHE attire appropriately
    2. Follow the instruction given by the teacher
    3. Ensure the runway is free from obstacle
    4. Injure your teammate with the crossbar
45. An athletic event where the outgoing runner receives a baton without himself seeing the baton is called
    1. visual exchange baton
    2. athletic competition
    3. non-visual baton
    4. running exchange
46. The skill shown below is called
    
    
    1. underarm service
    2. overarm service
    3. a volley service
    4. a dig
47. The following are skills that can be done to develop balance except
    1. T-balance
    2. V-balance
    3. head stand
    4. crab walk
48. The following are health measures to observe before taking off for outdoor activity. Which one is not?
    1. Clean food packaging
    2. Food well-cooked especially meat
    3. Pack boiled water
    4. Wash hands as they pack food
49. In the relay race, the athletes normally exchange
    1. relay baton
    2. relay blows
    3. relay balls
    4. relay tie
50. Which part of the softball bat is used in hitting the ball?
    1. Knob
    2. Barrel
    3. End cup
    4. Handle

MARKING SCHEME

SCIE/TECH 

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

AGRI

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

H/SCI

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

P.E

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

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. A computer program that can be used to create, edit, save, retrieve and print documents is known as __________________
   1. spreadsheets
   2. word processor
   3. data base systems
   4. graphics programs
2. Fanaka inflated a balloon as shown in the diagram below.
   
   From what Fanaka did, it can be concluded that;
   1. air is a gas.
   2. gases have mass.
   3. gases occupy space.
   4. gases have indefinite volume.
3. Grade 4 learners from Kifaru Primary observed one of the school workers using a wheelbarrow as shown below.
   
   
   Which other lever has the position of the Load, Fulcrum and Effort at the same point as the wheelbarrow?
   1. nutcracker
   2. fishing rod
   3. a spade
   4. a seesaw
4. Mwanaisha discovered that force can change the size of ar object. Which of the following statements can be used to demonstrate what Mwanaisha discovered?
   
   1. A goalkeeper stopping a ball that has been shot towards the goal.
   2. A toy car that stops moving after hitting the wall.
   3. A leaner that squeezes a circular clay ball using his hands.
   4. A girl who pulls a rubber band to its full length.
5. Which of the following statements is true? 
   1. Digestion of proteins takes place in the mouth.
   2. Absorption of digested food takes place in the stomach.
   3. Vitamins are directly absorbed into the body without being digested.
   4. Water is absorbed back into the body in the ileum.
6. The following are uses of the Save As command. Which one is not?
   1. Saving a document using a new file name.
   2. Changing the location where the document is to be saved.
   3. Saving the changes that have been made on an existing document.
   4. Saving a document for the first time.
7. The following are ways of managing solid waste. Which of the ways shows recycling? 
   1. Making compost manure from organic waste.
   2. Making a pencil holder from metallic cans. 
   3. Selling old newspapers to shopkeepers for wrapping.
   4. Using plastic containers that had cooking oil to carry water
8. Grade 4 learners from Kamagambo Junior School made a water filter as shown below.
   
   At what point do you think the learners put small stones?
   1. L
   2. H
   3. J
   4. M
9. Which of the following diseases can be managed by the use the item shown in the diagram?
   
   1. Pneumonia
   2. Asthma
   3. Influenza
   4. Tuberculosis
10. The amount or quantity of matter in an object is known as;
    1. mass
    2. volume
    3. weight
    4. shape
11. Which of the following materials is translucent?
    1. car windscreen
    2. frosted glass
    3. mirror
    4. a brick wall
12. Zawadi wanted to save his work on the computer. Which short cut would you advise him to use?
    1. Ctrl + C
    2. Ctrl + V
    3. Ctrl + N
    4. Ctrl + S
13. I am a part of the breathing system. I allow lungs to contract and expand during the breathing process. Who am I?
    1. bronchi
    2. diaphragm
    3. windpipe
    4. air sacs
14. Mulwa had the following signs and symptoms.
    • Stomach pains
    • Appetite loss
    • Skin rashes
    • Red area on the skin that is itchy
    • General body weakness
    • Weight loss
    • Paleness of the skin
    • Wheezing when breathing
      It is likely that Mulwa had;
      1. hookworms.
      2. tapeworms.
      3. roundworms.
      4. pinworms
15. Scabies are caused by _______________________________.
    1. jiggers 
    2. lice
    3. mites
    4. bedbugs

AGRICULTURE

16. It is necessary to recover eroded soil because; 
    1. it prevents soil erosion.
    2. it has nutrients.
    3. it is not fertile.
    4. it easily carried by water.
17. In container gardening, we make holes at the bottom of the bucket because;
    1. the roots of the crops should get out of the bucket.
    2. nutrients get in through the holes.
    3. water gets in through the holes.
    4. excess water gets out through the holes. 
18. Mary and Molly constructed some shade above the young fruit plants that had been planted. What is the purpose of what they did?
    1. to reduce soil erosion
    2. to reduce the rate of water evaporation in the soil
    3. to increase soil fertility
    4. to improve soil texture
19. Which of the following ways does not conserve water in the soil?
    1. irrigation
    2. mulching
    3. shading
    4. planting cover crops
20. Compost manure is ready for use after how long?
    1. 3 months
    2. 6 months
    3. 1 month
    4. 6 weeks
21. What should Nuru use to protect his feet when working on the farm?
    
22. Mzee Odongo noticed that the seedlings on the nursery bed were congested and weak. What would you advisable him to do?
    1. weeding
    2. thinning
    3. shading
    4. watering
23. The following are examples of cereals, except;
    1. maize
    2. millet
    3. sorghum
    4. beans
24. Which of the following equipment or tools can be used to maintain seedlings on the seed bed?
    
25. Teacher Muhindi wanted to buy animals that could be used for digging and give them meat when they are slaughtered. Which of the following animals should Teacher Muhindi buy?
    1. cows
    2. oxen
    3. ram
    4. buck
26. Which of the following is not a climbing
    1. grapes
    2. kiwi
    3. raspberries
    4. apples
27. Grade 5 learners were asked to name planting materials for climbing fruit plants. Who gave the correct planting materials only? 
    1. Abbie: roots, stem cuttings, vine cutting
    2. Wesly: stem cuttings, vine cutting, roots 
    3. James: vine cutting, buds, roots
    4. Tes: seeds, stem cuttings, vine cutting
28. When controlling small wild animals that harm our crops, it is not advisable to;
    1. plant chilli plants around the crop field. 
    2. kill the small wild animals that we trap.
    3. use loud sound to scare the animals.
    4. use dogs to scare the wild animals.
29. Which of the following statements is true?
    1. The soil with the smallest particles retains the highest amount of water.
    2. Rice grows well on the soil with medium particles.
    3. The soil with the largest particles retains the highest amount of water.
    4. The soil with medium particles does not retain water.
30. Soil erosion is likely to take place on the part of the farm that;
    1. has not have clay soil.
    2. have nothing growing on it.
    3. has grass growing on it.
    4. is very fertile.

HOME SCIENCE

31. Which of the following is a way of caring for enamel earthenware?
    
    1. Do not wash in warm water.
    2. Avoid knocking them.
    3. Do not use them frequently.
    4. Hang them upside down.
32. Kheri would wish to preserve milk which he has to use two days later. Which of the following is the best method of preservation?
    1. Refrigeration
    2. Fermentation
    3. Canning
    4. Boiling
33. Grade 4 learners grouped fuels as shown in the table below.
    

    Type of fuel	Used to cook	Warms the house	Provides light
    Fuel X	Yes	Yes	Yes
    Fuel P	Yes	Yes	No
    Fuel R	Yes	No	Yes
    Fuel B	Yes	No	Yes

    Electricity can be represented by letter _______________________.
    1. B
    2. P
    3. R
    4. X
34. The following is the importance of making a shopping list except;
    1. It saves money.
    2. It helps in buying the most important items.
    3. It saves time.
    4. It helps in buying items that are cheaper. 
35. It is true that glasses should;
    1. be stacked.
    2. not be washed one at a time.
    3. be washed using a soft material. 
    4. be washed in very hot water.
36. Suctioning is done by use of ______________________________ 
    1. a broom
    2. a mop
    3. a vacuum cleaner
    4. brush
37. Which of the following cooking facilities can be used anywhere, it is quick to use, it is clean in use, it is locally and readily available?
    1. electric cooker
    2. charcoal jiko
    3. firewood jiko
    4. cooking gas
38. When taking care of the bedroom, which of the following should be done weekly?
    1. Spreading the bed.
    2. Fixing the mosquito net.
    3. Changing the bed sheets.
    4. Opening the windows and the door.
39. A kitchen should not be close to the _____________________________.
    1. living room
    2. food store
    3. toilet
    4. back door
40. Fragile utensils are those that;
    1. break easily.
    2. are expensive.
    3. are brightly coloured.
    4. are very important.

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION  

41. The following are hurdling stages. Which of the stages in the second one?
    1. Landing
    2. Take off and flight
    3. Approach
    4. Hurdle clearance
42. ______________________________ is the act of sending the ball to the batsman using a continuous smooth under arm action.
    1. Batting
    2. Bowling
    3. Attacking
    4. Defending
43. The following happens to someone during exercise. Which one does not?
    1. The heart beats faster.
    2. The person feels thirsty.
    3. The body temperature rises.
    4. The blood flow reduces.
44. Dhahabu's group of muscle can perform a repeated action without getting tired. This means that Dhahabu has;
    1. cardiovascular strength. 
    2. muscular endurance.
    3. muscular hard work.
    4. cardiac stamina.
45. Kipkoech is an athlete. Which of the following does he need in very small quantities?
    1. Carbohydrates
    2. Vitamins
    3. Proteins
    4. Fats and oils
46. Grade 4 learners were practicing how to make an instep pass. Which of the parts shown should they use?
    
    
    1. G
    2. Z
    3. J
    4. Q
47. In _________________________ technique, the athlete crosses the finish line at top speed when the trunk is leaning forward with shoulders and chest.
    1. elongated start
    2. medium start
    3. standing finish
    4. run through finish
48. In long jump, the sprinting or approach area is known as _____________________________________
    1. take off board
    2. landing area
    3. runway
    4. sprint zone
49. When performing standing discuss, the score cards are used for;
    1. marking several throws that are made.
    2. recording the scores that are made.
    3. measuring the distance of each throw. 
    4. writing the names of the participants.
50. In which style of rope skipping does one jump the rope alternating the right and left foot in front and back in a repeated rhythm? 
    1. straddle 
    2. skier
    3. straddle cross
    4. flip flop

MARKING SCHEME

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

QUESTIONS

1. John was asked by his teacher to list down examples of waterborne diseases. Which one of the following is not an example he listed?
   1. Bilharzia
   2. Cholera
   3. Pneumonia
   4. Dysentery
2. Grade five learners were discussing about causes of external parasites. Four learners listed the following causes
   1. Shaquel-Dirty hair and clothing.
   2. Trevor-Walking bare foot. 
   3. Maureen - Dirty and muddy floor. 
   4. Sandra - Fleas found on animals.
      Who among the learners listed the causes of lice?
      1. Shaquel
      2. Trevor
      3. Maureen
      4. Sandra
3. Grade five learners listed down the signs and symptoms of internal parasites. Which of the following parasites did they correctly match with its symptoms?
   1. Round worms - Vomiting.
   2. Hookworms - Breathing difficulties.
   3. Pinworms-Vomiting.
   4. Tapeworms - Wheezing.
4. Njuguna wore gumboots when walking in stagnant water. Which of the following waterborne diseases was he likely to prevent?
   1. Bilharzia
   2. Cholera
   3. Dysentery
   4. Typhoid
5. Which one of following is not a preventive measure of waterborne diseases?
   1. Washing hands with clean water after visiting the toilet.
   2. Avoid walking in stagnant water.
   3. Washing fruits and vegetables properly before eating.
   4. Avoid crowded places.

The figure below shows an internal parasite. Use it to answer questions 6-8.

6. The internal parasite above is called
   1. tapeworm
   2. round worm
   3. pinworm
   4. hookworm.
7. Which one of the following practices can cause the above parasite?
   1. Avoiding congested rooms.
   2. Eating undercooked food.
   3. Walking barefoot.
   4. Bathing with warm water.
8. Which one of the following is not a sign and symptom of the parasite above?
   1. Diarrhoea.
   2. Stomach pains
   3. Persistent cough.
   4. Loss of weight
9. Ellis bought a bottled water on his way home. Which one of the following is the best way to manage the bottle waste after drinking the water?
   1. Buming.
   2. Re-using.
   3. Throwing into the river.
   4. Burying in the soil.
10. Which of the following plants is correctly classified?
    

    Flowering	Non flowering
    A. Moss	Maize
    B. Peas	Fern
    C. Cedar	Passion
    D. Beans	Bananas

11. Grade five learners were asked to list diseases that affect the breathing system. Which one of the following was not in their list?
    1. Influenza
    2. Tuberculosis
    3. Asthma
    4. Cholera.
12. Grade five learners collected materials that they would use to model the breathing system. Which one of the following materials was not part of their collection?
    1. Nail
    2. Clear plastic bottles.
    3. Cello tape
    4. Balloon
13. The following are characteristics of a certain vertebrate.
    1. Breaths through gills.
    2. Body covered with scales
    3. Lays eggs.
       Which of the following animals has the characteristics above?
       1. Frog
       2. Fish
       3. Crocodile
       4. Toad
14. Which of the following fungi is used as food?
    1. Mould
    2. Toadstool
    3. Mushroom
    4. Dandruff.
15. Which one of the following is not a non-flowering plant?
    1. Lichen
    2. Moss
    3. Pawpaw
    4. Fern
16. Which one of the following is an importance of athletics? It
    1. destroys our breathing system.
    2. helps reduce stress
    3. increases weight.
    4. increases mental difficulties.
17. Which one of the following is not a material use to make a relay baton?
    1. Manilla
    2. Newspapers
    3. Plastic bottles
    4. Sisal.
18. A standing discus throw involves the use of a discus and phases when playing the game. Which one of the following is not a phase in the sport
    1. Stance
    2. Grip
    3. Discus
    4. Swing
19. Njeri was skipping the rope using the technique shown below.
    
    The technique is known as
    1. the straddle technique
    2. rope game technique 
    3. straddle cross technique
    4. jumping rope technique.
20. Which one of the following equipment is used in softball?
    1. Catcher's mitts
    2. Discus
    3. Baton
    4. Stance.
21. Hurdling is a sport that involves the use of hurdles. Below are the stages of hurdling.
    1. Landing.
    2. Approach.
    3. Flight.
    4. Hurdle clearance.
       Which one of the above phases takes place last?
       1. Flight
       2. Hurdle clearance
       3. Approach
       4. Landing.
22. A long jump facility has various parts.
    
    What is the name of the part marked X? 
    1. Take off board
    2. Run way
    3. Landing pit
    4. Facility
23. Ochieng was officiating an elongated sprint race. Which one of the following is not a command in an elongated sprint race?
    1. Run-away
    2. On your mark
    3. Set
    4. Go
24. A softball game is played by two teams. How many players does each team have?
    1. 12
    2. 4
    3. 10
    4. 9
25. Batting is a game played by batters. What is the batting technique used by the batter below?
    
    1. Overhand throw technique.
    2. Swing technique.
    3. Batting technique.
    4. Soft balling technique.
26. Mrs Ondimu taught grade 5 learners on the speed training drills used in a medium sprint start. Which one of the following is not a speed training drill in a medium sprint start?
    1. Box drill.
    2. Elongating drill. 
    3. Single leg box drill.
    4. Reaction drill.
27. During the interschool competitions, one of the teams used the technique below in the relay baton race:
    
    Which relay baton technique is shown above? A
    1. Relay racing change.
    2. Non visual baton change.
    3. Visual baton change.
    4. Swing technique.
28. Kimani is a good outfielder in softball game. Which one of the following characteristics is false about Kamau as a softball outfielder? He should
    1. be accurate in throwing the ball
    2. position hiniself well for batting
    3. do doping
    4. be quick in making judgements.
29. Which one of the following is an equipment used in standing discus?
    
30. Which one of the following is not a way of taking care of recreation community facilities?
    1. Drawing graffiti on their walls. 
    2. Putting trash in the litter bin.
    3. Littering the compound.
    4. Planting trees.
31. We can finish a race by use of the run through finish technique. Which one of the following is not a strategy to use when using the finishing technique?
    1. Maintain high speed when approaching the finish line.
    2. Lift the knees.
    3. Celebrate as you approach the finish line.
    4. Drive your arms harder.
32. The following are the importance of organic waste material in the soil except that they
    1. provide nutrients required by the crops to grow healthy
    2. improve the movement of air in the soil
    3. improve the water retention ability of the soil
    4. give the soil a different colour.
33. Which of the following is not a water conservation practice in farming?
    1. Mulching
    2. Shading
    3. Cover cropping
    4. Sprinkler irrigation.
34. Wakanda has a problem with wild animals destroying her crops. Which of the following is the most suitable method to control them? Using
    1. poison
    2. sound devices like rattles
    3. shooting them with guns
    4. throwing stones at them.
35. The picture below shows one of the plants used as a repellant. What is its name?
    
    1. Euphorbia
    2. Daffodil
    3. Rosemary
    4. Hot pepper.
36. Grade five learners were discussing about soil erosion. Which of the following is not a type of soil erosion?
    1. Trench erosion.
    2. Gulley erosion.
    3. Sheet erosion.
    4. splash erosion.
37. Jabain noticed that soil arried by runoff in his farm is deposited in the river bank. Where else can it be deposited?
    1. In a pond.
    2. At the farm.
    3. An the latrine.
    4. By the roadside.
38. In a discussion, Grade 5 learners mentioned the crops below. Which one is not an indigenous crop?
    1. Sorghum
    2. Pumpkin
    3. Spider weed
    4. Wheat.
39. The following tools are used to take care of vegetable crops except
    1. wheelbarrow
    2. rake
    3. watering can
    4. hammer.
40. The picture below shows a vegetable crop. What is its name?
    
    1. Courgette
    2. Bulb onions
    3. Cabbage
    4. Carrots.
41. All animals have both male and female animals. What is the name given to a male goat?
    1. Nanny
    2. Billy
    3. Bull
    4. Ox.
42. Which of the following shows positive use of digital devices?
    1. Communicating with other people.
    2. Watching movies all night.
    3. Pranking our friends on the internet.
    4. Posting nasty photographs of people we don't like.
43. A student asked the teacher to explain what leisure means. What was the teacher's response? It is the time
    1. time when we are most busy
    2. when we are free after finishing work
    3. time just before bed
    4. we spend after lunch.
44. Which of the following materials is used for making most floors of buildings in urban centres?
    1. Wood
    2. Glass
    3. Tiles
    4. Clay
45. Which are the most appropriate materials to use to clean the windows of your classroom?
    1. Warm soapy water, clean cloth, duster and old newspaper.
    2. Cold soapy water, rug and duster.
    3. Soapy water and scrubbing brush.
    4. Broom, detergent and mop.
46. The following is a procedure for cleaning wooden surfaces. Which should come first? A
    1. Rinse using a clean cloth wrung out of warm water to remove soap and dirt.
    2. Dust the surface from top to bottom using dry cloth to remove loose dirt.
    3. Collect the cleaning materials or tools.
    4. Dry the surface with clean dry cloth to remove excess water.
47. The following can cause accidents at home and school except
    1. sharp pointed nails on wood
    2. slippery floors
    3. open wells and pits
    4. flat football pitch.
48. The government body responsible for approving packed food before it is sold is called
    1. Kenya Beureal of Statistics (KEBS)
    2. Kenya Business Services (KBS)
    3. Kenya Institute of Business Studies (KIBS)
    4. Kenya Cereal and Produce Board (KCPB)
49. The following are positive leisure activities except
    1. swimming and playing football
    2. playing in restricted areas
    3. dancing and singing
    4. playing video games.
50. Which of the following is an importance of a clean home?
    1. A clean home makes a family comfortable.
    2. It ensures that we can eat on the floor.
    3. A clean home is hard to maintain.
    4. Cleaning a lot destroys surfaces.