SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Which one of the following is not a living thing?
   1. Stone
   2. Flower
   3. Grass
   4. Cat
2. All the following are characteristics of a sheep as a living thing except? It
   1. feeds
   2. reproduces
   3. sleeps
   4. moves
3. Grade four learners went out for a nature walk to study about plants. Which one of the following is not a safety equipment they needed?
   1. Gloves
   2. Eye mask
   3. Googles
   4. Gumboots
4. The following are ways through which we can care for our teeth. Which one is not?
   1. Visiting a dentist regularly
   2. Brushing our teeth atleast twice a day
   3. Using sharp objects to remove stuck food between our teeth
   4. Eating of hard food such as sugarcane to harden our teeth
5. The diagram below represents a type of tooth
   
   The tooth drawn above is used for
   A. biting
   C. tearing
   B. cutting
   D. chewing
6. The following are sources of water except
   1. rain
   2. dams
   3. jerricans
   4. rivers
7. Which part of the plant we eat is correctly matched
   

   	Plant	Part we eat
   A.	Sugarcane	leaves
   B.	Tomato	seeds
   C.	Kales	flower
   D.	Yams	roots

8. ________________________ water is safe for drinking
   1. Boiled
   2. Filtered
   3. Rain
   4. Clean
9. Giving rise to a young one of the same kind is known as
   1. feeding
   2. responding to changes in the environment
   3. carrying
   4. reproduction
10. Harmful or poisonous substances that cause pollution are called
    1. germs
    2. pollutants
    3. dust
    4. sand
11. Which animal is the odd one out among the following?
    1. Cow
    2. Horse
    3. Sheep
    4. Bee

Use the diagram below to answer questions 12-13

12. The part labelled D is used to
    1. pass out undigested food matter 
    2. digest proteins
    3. absorb water and mineral salts
    4. store food
13. Water and minerai salts are absorbed in the part labelled
    1. C
    2. A
    3. E
    4. B
14. Moving air is called
    1. wind
    2. clouds
    3. oxygen
    4. carbon dioxide
15. The doctor who tends to our teeth is known as
    1. optician
    2. physician
    3. doctor
    4. dentist
16. The natural place where a living thing lives or grow is called
    1. environment
    2. desert
    3. home
    4. habitat
17. The diagram below indicates weather
    
    
    1. rainy 
    2. sunny
    3. windy
    4. calm
18. We clean and wash our clothes when the weather is
    1. rainy
    2. wet
    3. sunny
    4. calm
19. Which of the following devices is not a digital device?
    1. Camera
    2. Television
    3. Phone
    4. Dispenser
20. The part of a computer drawn below is known as
    
    1. mouse
    2. monitor
    3. television
    4. C.P.U

AGRICULTURE

21. From the above illustrations which soil is likely to be Y
    1. loam
    2. clay
    3. sand
    4. silt
22. The soil that is best for building and construction is labelled
    1. Z
    2. Y
    3. X
    4. none of the above
23. Which one is not a use of water at the farm
    1. swimming
    2. irrigation
    3. cleaning farm tools
    4. watering animals
24. When preparing a compost heap, ash is added in order to
    1. introduce bacteria
    2. act as additional food nutrients for bacteria
    3. increase decomposition
    4. act as food for bacteria
25. Which of the following materials is not an organic material
    1. dry material
    2. decaying matter
    3. vegetable remains 
    4. polythene bag
26. Which of the animals below is domestic?
    1. Duck
    2. Bat
    3. Hare
    4. Monkey
27. The diagram below is a farm tool
    
    It is used when
    1. levelling the ground
    2. digging hard on the ground
    3. slashing
    4. pruning
28. Which one of the following is a food crop?
    1. Sunflower
    2. Maize
    3. Sisal
    4. Cotton
29. ________________ season is the best for planting crops
    1. Winter
    2. Summer
    3. Sunny
    4. Rainy
30. Which animal is said to be harmful to both crops and human beings?
    1. Rodents
    2. Bee
    3. Dug
    4. Hare

HOMESCIENCE

31. Why should the windows be opened after sweeping?
    1. To allow in fresh air into the house
    2. To bring more dust into the house
    3. They are source of beauty to the house
    4. To allow pests to come into the house
32. Identify the below cleaning material and tool
    
    1. rags
    2. piece of cloth
    3. brush
    4. mop
33. A girl has a bow-legged. She is likely to be suffering from
    1. headache
    2. rickets
    3. diarrhoea
    4. malaria
34. The following are qualifiers of a good play item except
    1. easy to carry
    2. easy to make
    3. dangerous to use
    4. able to last longer
35. Which of the following is not a benefit of a clean home?
    1. Is free from germs
    2. Promotes good health
    3. Keep pests away
    4. Is full of dangerous things causing accidents
36. We should observe the following when storing shoes in the below shoe rack except
    
    
    1. store your shoes in a clean dry place
    2. place your shoe on the floor while dirty
    3. avoid storing shoes in wire rack
    4. sort shoes by materials they are made of
37. The following are fuels used at home apart from?
    1. Charcoal
    2. Gas
    3. Firewood
    4. Steam
38. The following are ways of conserving gas in the below diagram except
    
    1. regulating the gas when lighting
    2. putting off gas when not in use
    3. using natural light during the day
    4. connecting the gas with leaking pipes
39. Which of the following is not a use of electricity at home
    1. cooking
    2. heating a room
    3. causing accidents
    4. lighting a room
40. Shoes are normally made from the following materials except
    1. clay
    2. leather
    3. canvas
    4. plastic

PHYSICAL EXERCISE

41.  A sport where players compete using a football is called
    
    1. soccer
    2. volleyball
    3. handball
    4. netball
42. Which pass is shown in the below diagram
    
    A. chest pass
    B. underarm pass
    C. bounce pass
    D. overhead pass
43. The following are safety measures taken when improvising a soccer ball except
    1. use sharp object carefully
    2. store sharp object in a box
    3. incase of injury tell the teacher immediately
    4. cut other using sharp objects.
44. Which of the following parts of the foot is not used to play soccer game?
    1. Instep
    2. Knee
    3. Inside of the instep
    4. Outside of the instep
45. The below equipments is used in which game
    
    1. soccer
    2. javelin
    3. discuss
    4. rounders
46. Which is the of the following is not a field event?
    1. Discuss
    2. Javelin
    3. 100m race
    4. Long jump
47. What is the name of the person who officiates the game shown below?
    
    1. Referee
    2. Teacher
    3. Driver
    4. Pupils
48. The points earned when a battling team scores by running around the four post of rounders is called
    1. marks
    2. scores
    3. winnings
    4. rounders
49. The following are locally available materials that can be used to improve a jump rope except
    1. polythene papers
    2. sisal fibre
    3. stones
    4. old pieces of cloth
50. How many players play the game of soccer from one team?
    1. 30
    2. 11
    3. 15
    4. 22

MARKING SCHEME

 SCIE/TECH

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

AGRI

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

HSC

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

P.E

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

QUESTIONS

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Which one of the following substances can pollute water?
   1.  Air
   2. Floods
   3. Smoke
   4. Fire
2. Which of the animals below can bite when mishandled?
   1. Bee
   2. Hen
   3. Dog
   4. Goose
3. When we breathe in polluted air, we are likely to suffer from
   1. skin rashes.
   2. breathing problems.
   3. abdominal pain.
   4. severe headache.
4. Which one of the following types of teeth is used for cutting and biting?
   1. Incisors
   2. Molars
   3. Premolars
   4. Canines
5. Below is a type of teeth.
   
   The root is labelled
   1. O
   2. M
   3. P
   4. N
6. Which of the following is a non- living thing?
   1. Plant
   2. Bird
   3. Stone
   4. Snake 
7. Some Grade four learners were asked to list characteristics of animals:
   Nduta: All animals react to environmental changes.
   Murefu: All animals give birth to live young ones.
   Ndunge: All animals remove waste products.
   Kenge: All animals move from place to place.
   Who was wrong?
   1. Nduta
   2. Ndunge
   3. Kenge
   4. Murefu
8. The chart below shows a part of classification of animals.
   
   Which of the following can be used to
   1. Mouse
   2. Locust
   3. Man
   4. Snake
9. Which of the following small animals the odd one out?
   1. Bee
   2. Housefly
   3. Chameleon
   4. Butterfly
10. We can take good care of our plants by
    1. uprooting them.
    2. pulling them out.
    3. fencing them.
    4. putting name tags on them.
11. All plants do not
    1. make their own food.
    2. grow
    3. reproduce.
    4. move about.
12. The diagram below represents the human digestive system
    
    The part called duodenum is labelled
    1. I
    2. J 
    3. K
    4. L
13. What is the name of part L?
    1. Small intestines 
    2. Rectum 
    3. Large intestines 
    4. Anus
14. Digestion ends in the part marked.
    1. M
    2. L
    3. K
    4. J
15. Which one of the following is not a function of part I?
    1. Chewing food.
    2. Digestion of proteins.
    3. Mixing the food with saliva.
    4. Digestion of carbohydrates.

AGRICULTURE.

16. A group of learners set up an experiment like the one below.
    
    Sandy soil was likely to be
    1. either P or Q
    2. P
    3. Q
    4. R
17. Which soil type was the best for farming?
    1. P
    2. Q and R
    3. R
    4. Q
18. Materials for making compost manure should
    1. be metallic.
    2. rot easily.
    3. be made of plastic.
    4. be polythene.
19. The illustration below shows a compost heap.
    
    Which of the following materials should be put at M?
    1. Maize stalks
    2. Farmyard manure
    3.  Kitchen refuse
    4.  Dry grass
20. Which of the following items can be used for watering calves?
    
21. Ripe fruits should be harvested carefully to avoid
    1.  them.
    2. breaking the plants.
    3. destruction.
    4. insects.
22. Below is a method of caring for young fruit trees.
    
    The method shown above is called
    1. fencing.
    2. thinning.
    3. weeding.
    4. shading.
23. Aswani practices drip irrigation in his farm. This way, Aswani conserves
    1. water.
    2. soil.
    3. plants..
    4. land.
24. Kingi wants to construct a scarecrow. Which of the materials listed below does he least need?
    1. Strings
    2. Plasticine
    3. Sticks
    4. Old clothes
25. Below is a picture of a small wild animal.
    
    The animal drawn above is called a
    1. Squirrel.
    2. Monkey.
    3. Baboon.
    4. Mongoose.

HOMESCIENCE.

26. Opiyo wants to improvise a soccer ball. Which of the following is a safe item for him to use?
    1.  Wires.
    2. Stones.
    3. Rubberbands.
    4. Metals.
27. Which of the items below is safe to play with?
    
28. After playing with her doll, Nyambura should
    1. keep it safe in the house.
    2. leave it outside for the next game.
    3. give it to her friend then buy another one.
    4. throw it away then get another one for the next game.
29. Which one of the following is not a cleaning material found at home?
    
30. We can use grass to make a
    1. dustpan.
    2. dustbin.
    3. mop.
    4. broom.
31. Brush and polish are used to clean ....................................... shoes.
    1. canvas
    2. leather
    3. rubber
    4. plastic
32. Gumboots are commonly made of
    1. wool.
    2. leather.
    3. rubber.
    4. wood.
33. Long grass around the home area can be cut using a
    1. slasher.
    2. rake.
    3. wheelbarrow.
    4. forked jembe.
34. Plastic shoes can be cleaned by
    1. soaking.
    2. polishing.
    3. painting.
    4. wiping.
35. Below is a source of light used at home
    
    The source of light above uses
    1. paraffin.
    2. firewood.
    3. sawdust.
    4. gas. 

PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION. 

36. Which of the following is not a jump rope technique?
    1. Two feet bounce. 
    2. Single bounce.
    3. Double bounce.
    4. One foot bounce
37. When improvising a jump rope, the materials to be used should be
    1.  expensive
    2. hard.
    3. easily available.
    4. new.
38. Bowling and batting are sports activities related to
    1. ballgames.
    2. athletics.
    3. rounders.
    4. gymnastics.
39. Below is a type of pass in ballgames
    
    The type of pass shown above is called
    1. chest pass.
    2.  bounce pass.
    3. overhead pass.
    4. instep pass.
40. Mr. Fimbocheza wants to teach his learners hand juggling skills. Which play items does he need?
    1. Practice cones
    2. Nets
    3. Ropes
    4. Balls
41. Below is an athletic track.
    
    The part marked R is the
    1. lane.
    2. finish point.
    3. start point.
    4. centre.
42. Which of the following gymnastics moves shows handstand?
    
43. Which one of the following is a type of rolls in gymnastics?
    1. Backward roll. 
    2. Side roll.
    3. Upward roll.
    4. Duck roll.
44. Which of the following movements is a non-locomotor skill?
    1. Galloping
    2. Sliding
    3. Twisting 
    4. Dodging
45. In H.E.L.P of water safety, P stands for
    1. Performance.
    2. Position.
    3. Plan.
    4. Posture.
46. Punting can be practised in
    1. swimming.
    2. rounders.
    3. soccer.
    4. athletics.
47. All the following animals live in water except a
    1. crocodile.
    2. whale.
    3. fish.
    4. chameleon.
48. Which of the following parts of the body are used for crabstand balance?
    1. Head and shoulders.
    2. Legs and hands.
    3. Knees and thighs.
    4. Hands and shoulders.
49. Which of the following water actions is not correctly matched with its other name?
    1. Gliding in water-floating on water.
    2. Kicking-leg action.
    3. Horizontal float-back float.
    4. Sculling water-standing position.
50. When inhaling and exhaling in water, we use our
    1. heart.
    2. stomach.
    3. lungs.
    4. liver.

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTIONS

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

1. Which of the following options consists of non-flowering plants only?
   1. Sisal, maize, cabbage.
   2. Algae, pine, moss.
   3. Liverworts, cactus, maize. 
   4. Blackjack, tea, kale.
2. Which of the following is not an importance of flowering plants
   1. Some flowers are used as medicines. 
   2. Flowers are used for beautification. 
   3. Flowers are used to raise dough in bakery.
   4. Flowers produce nectar for bees.
3. Study the chart below.
   
   Which plant was wrongly grouped?
   1. Cedar
   2. Moss
   3. Mango
   4. Cypress
4. Below is an example of fungi.
   
   Identify it. 
   1. Mould
   2. Penicillium
   3. Yeast
   4. Mushroom
5. Below are characteristics of a certain group of vertebrates:
   1. Lays unfertilized eggs.
   2. Have wet scales.
   3. Breathe by means of gills. 
   4. Have fins.
      Which of the following groups of invertebrates is described above?
      1. Amphibians
      2. Fish
      3. Reptiles
      4. Mammals
6. Which one of the following is a sense organ for touch?
   1. Tongue
   2. Skin
   3. Nose
   4. Eyes
7. Study the diagram below.
   
   The sternum is labelled
   1. B
   2. C 
   3. D 
   4. A
8. Which of the following parts of the human skeleton is used for protection?
   1. Limb bone
   2. Sternum
   3. Backbone
   4. Ribcage
9. Which of the following parts of a computer is used to process data?
   
10. Wambua was typing an E-mail on his computer. On which part was the text displayed? 
    1. Cables 
    2. VDU
    3. Speaker
    4. Printer

The diagram below shows the human breathing system.

11. The air we breathe is warmed in the part labelled
    1. O
    2. N 
    3. P
    4. M.
12. The part labelled O is called
    1. bronchus
    2. air sac
    3. bronchiole
    4. diahragm
13. Which of the following levers are all in the same class?
    1. Claw hammer, crowbar, fishing rod.
    2. Scissors, lid opener, wheelbarrow. 
    3. Spade, broom, fishing rod.
    4. Lid opener, broom, nutcracker.
14. Some learners set up an experiment like the one shown: below
    
    Wax melted on the
    1. wooden spoon. 
    2. plastic spoon. 
    3. metallic spoon.
    4. glass spoon.
15. Which one of the following is not a factor affecting sinking and floating?
    1. Size
    2. Shape
    3. Material
    4. Weight

AGRICULTURE.

16. Soil can be improved by
    1. adding sand into it.
    2. adding manures.
    3. making it wet.
    4. planting cover crops.
17. The illustration below shows an organic waste pit
    
    The layer labelled X contains
    1. stones.
    2. gravel.
    3. maize stalks.
    4. soil.
18. The following are measures of conserving water in the farm except
    1. cover cropping. 
    2. mulching. 
    3. shading.
    4. thinning.
19. Small wild animals destructing farming activities cannot be controlled by
    1. using scarecrows.
    2. using safe traps.
    3. poisoning.
    4. fencing.
20. The experiment below can be used to investigate a certain property of soil.
    
    Which property of soil can be investigated using the set up above?
    1. Texture
    2. Drainage
    3. Use
    4. Size of the particles.
21. In the farm, water can be used for
    1. mixing chemicals.
    2. making fountains.
    3. transport.
    4. cooling machines.
22. Which small wild animal is correctly matched with the crop it destroys?
    1. Hare - Coconut.
    2. Squirrel - Maize seeds. 
    3. Rat - Bananas.
    4. Monkey - Napier grass.
23. Which of the following is the correct use of a scarecrow?
    1. Killing small wild animals.
    2. Frightening thieves.
    3. Frightening small animals.
    4. Helping farmers to weed.
24. Which of the following is not an example of legumes?
    1. Cowpeas
    2. Groundnuts
    3. Greengrams
    4. Arrowroots
25. Which of the following cannot be used to make a container garden?
    1. Old tyre
    2. Old polythene bag
    3. Sack
    4. Old plastic bucket

HOMESCIENCE

26. Below are community members and their ages
    Mbula-10 years
    Sidi - 6 years
    Keziah - 18 years
    Kombo -  20 years
    Who among them is a pre- teen?
    1. Kombo
    2. Keziah
    3. Sidi
    4. Mbula
27. Which of the following changes takes place in girls only during pre- adolescence?
    1. Broadening of hips.
    2. Growth of beards.
    3. Breaking of voice.
    4. Pimples on the face.
28. The type of shoes for a pre- adolescent boy or girl should be
    1. black.
    2. big.
    3. comfortable.
    4. small.
29. Wairimu wants to buy a dress for her birthday party. Which of the following is not an important factor to consider?
    1. Colour
    2. Price
    3. Size
    4. Manufacturer
30. A glass table can be cleaned using
    1. a soft cloth.
    2. a broom.
    3. a brush.
    4. a rake.
31. Which of the following cleaning materials can be used to collect litter?
    
32. All the following are common communicable diseases except
    1. malaria.
    2. measles.
    3. ringworms.
    4. cholera.
33. Which of the following is not a media for advertising a product to consumers?
    1. Market place.
    2. Television.
    3. Radio.
    4. Notice board.
34. Which one of the following is not an effect of time wastage?
    1. Poor performance in school.
    2. Lack of self esteem.
    3. Failing to perform.
    4. Can lead to an unhappy life.
35. Below is an example of stitches used on clothes.
    
    The stitch shown above is called
    1. chain stitch.
    2. back stitch.
    3. running stitch.
    4. loop stitch.

PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION.

36. Below is an example of starts in athletics.
    
    The type of start shown above is called
    1. bunch start.
    2. medium start.
    3. elongated start.
    4. raise start.
37. Relay batons can be improvised using
    1. stones
    2. cotton wool.
    3. sand.
    4. manila papers.
38. Visual baton exchange is a sports activity related to
    1. relays.
    2. swimming.
    3. rounders.
    4. hurdles.
39. The section of the long jump facility that players step on before flight is called
    1. landing area.
    2. take off board.
    3. take off lane.
    4. runway.
40. The rope work technique involving jumping from side to side is called
    1. straddle cross. 
    2. wounded duck.
    3. skier.
    4. single bounce.
41. Which of the following is not a type of passes in soccer?
    1. Tiptoe pass.
    2. Outside of the foot pass.
    3. Wall pass.
    4. Push pass.
42. Which one of the following is not a responsibility of an infield player in softball?
    1. Catching the ball before it hits the ground.
    2. Backing up outfielders.
    3. Tagging the running batter using the hand holding the ball.
    4. Catching buffed fly balls.
43. Technical and tactical approaches are applied in
    1. soccer.
    2. volleyball.
    3. rounders.
    4. swimming.
44. Below is a type of serve applied in volleyball
    
    This type of serve is called
    1. underarm serve. 
    2. standing serve. 
    3. overarm serve. 
    4. overhead serve. 
45. Which one of the following items may not be necessary for improvising a volleyball equipment?
    1. Old clothes
    2. Strings
    3. Sticks
    4. Rubber bands
46. If you get hurt in the process of a game,
    1. continue playing slowly.
    2. go to the hospital.
    3. do not continue playing.
    4. sit down in the field.
47. Which of the following is not a pool activity?
    1. Standing surface dive.
    2. Legal touches.
    3. Front crawl.
    4. Back stroke.
48. Forehand and backhand throws are both applied in
    1. rounders.
    2. frisbee.
    3. soccer.
    4. volleyball.
49. Which of the following activities cannot help in developing muscular strength?
    1. Hill walking.
    2. Body weight squat.
    3. Lifting weights.
    4. Climbing stairs.
50. Which of the following can a player eat two hours before the game?
    1. Yams
    2. Eggs
    3. Fruits
    4. Honey

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTIONS

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

1. Which one of the following shows a cactus plant?
   
2. Some Grade six learners were asked to name the part of a plant used for absorption of water and mineral salts:
   Kamene: Branch
   Ngugi: Leaves
   Wayua: Stem
   Hassan: Roots
   Who among them was correct?
   1. Kamene
   2. Ngugi
   3. Hassan
   4. Wayua
3. Which among the following plants has a different root system?
   1. Carrot
   2. Sugarcane
   3. Groundnuts
   4. Pea
4. The following are characteristics of a certain small animal:
   1. Three body parts.
   2. Three pairs of legs.
   3. Presence of compound eyes.
   4. No backbone.
      Which of the following small animal has been described above?
      1. Scorpion
      2. Butterfly
      3. Centipede
      4. Spider
5. The chart below shows a part of the classification of invertebrates. Invertebrates
   
   In which category is a mite likely to fall?
   1. X
   2. Z 
   3. Y
   4. W
6. The illustration below shows an importance of invertebrates to man.
   
   The illustration above shows the importance of invertebrates in 
   1. nectar collection.
   2. feeding. 
   3. pollination.
   4. decoration.

Use the diagram below to answer the following questions.

7. The chamber marked iii is connected to the vessel marked
   1. O
   2. M
   3. P
   4. N
8. Which of the labelled parts shows the right auricle?
   1. iv
   2. i
   3. ii
   4. iii
9. The vessel marked O
   1. is the main artery.
   2. carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs. 
   3. carries oxygenated blood to the heart for pumping.
   4. is the main vein.
10. Blood plasma transports all the following but not
    1. digested food.
    2. waste materials.
    3. hormones.
    4. haemoglobin.
11. In computing, the part of a computer used for display can also be used 
    1. for processing data.
    2. to edit a document.
    3. to print a document. 
    4. for typing.
12. Amanda drew a device like the one shown below.
    
    What is the function of the computing gadget Amanda drew?
    1. Saving typed documents.
    2. Printing documents.
    3. Retrieving lost documents.
    4. Downloading files.
13. When creating a Word document, what is the use of a cursor?
    1. Correcting spelling errors.
    2. Showing the beginning of a text.
    3. Creating spaces between words in a text. 
    4. Showing the end of a text.
14. A space bar is found on the
    1. mouse.
    2. keyboard.
    3. CPU.
    4. monitor.
15. When handling computing devices, our hands should be
    1. dry.
    2. smooth.
    3. wet.
    4. visible.

AGRICULTURE

16. Which of the following describes sheet erosion?
    1. Running water carries soil leading to the formation of small channels.
    2. Raindrops hit the ground leaving small holes.
    3. Top soil is uniformly washed away by flowing rain water.
    4. Running water carries the soil away leaving V-shaped trenches.
17. Building gabions is the best way of controlling
    1. gulley erosion. 
    2. splash erosion. 
    3. sheet erosion. 
    4. rill erosion.
18. Nekesa was asked by her Agriculture teacher to mention the best way of controlling splash erosion. If she was correct, what did she say?
    1. Cultivating across the slope. 
    2. Making terraces across the slopes. 
    3. Planting covercrops.
    4. Building porous dams.
19. Conservation of soil moisture cannot be achieved by
    1. mulching.
    2. shading.
    3. cover cropping.
    4. thinning.
20. All these are better ways of living with wild animals around our farms except
    1. using safe traps.
    2. using innovative sounds.
    3. poisoning.
    4. fencing.
21. Which of the following crops shows a creeper and a climber respectively?
    1. Strawberries and passion fruit.
    2. Pumpkins and melons.
    3. Grape vine and calabash plant.
    4. Grape vine and passion fruit.
22. Which of the following food crops is indigenous?
    
23. Below is a domestic animal reared in this country
    
    All the following are importance of the animal above except provision of
    1. mohair.
    2. milk.
    3. mutton.
    4. wool.
24. A farmer wanted to construct a scarecrow in his farm to control destructive monkeys. Which of the following materials was least needed to make the deterrent?
    1. Sticks
    2. Stones
    3. Strings
    4. Old clothes
25. Study the puzzle below
    
    Which of the following farm tools is not in the grid above?
    1. Shear
    2. Slasher
    3. Hoe
    4. Sprayer

HOMESCIENCE

26. Which of the following groups of foods promotes a healthy eating habit?
    1. Arrowroots, fish, oranges.
    2. Sausages, juice, chips. 
    3. Soda, chapati, biscuits.
    4. Samosas, yoghurt, fruits.
27. Aspects of good grooming can entail 
    1. misuse of leisure time.
    2. spending too much time on social media.
    3. trying to be a role model.
    4. personal hygiene.
28. Daily physical exercise is important in all these ways except
    1. getting new friends.
    2. weight control.
    3. improving cardio-respiratory fitness.
    4. reducing the risk of developing health conditions.
29. Which of the following choices contains a cosmetic and an accessory respectively?
    1. Headband, bracelet.
    2. Deodorant, skin moisturizer.
    3. Nail polish, necklace.
    4. Handbag, facial make up.
30. Which of the following changes during adolescence takes place in girls only?
    1. Production of sex cells.
    2. Menstruation.
    3. Appearance of pimples on the face.
    4. Onset of wet dreams.
31. A patient had the following signs and symptoms:
    1. Sores at the corners of the mouth. 
    2. Emaciation.
    3. Pot bellied
    4. Thin brownish hair.
       What is the possible cause of the disorder in tune with the above signs? Lack of
       1. enough balanced diet.
       2. proteins in the diet.
       3. iron in the diet.
       4. calcium and vitamin D.
32. Below is a fruit found in the locality
    
    The fruit drawn above is called
    1. tangerine.
    2. grape
    3. passion.
    4. watermelon.
33. Which among the following is not a source of meat for human consumption?
    
34. Fruits and vegetables can be preserved using
    1. polythene bags.
    2. refrigerators.
    3. sacks.
    4. plastic baskets.
35. All the following foods can be preserved by drying except
    1. milk.
    2. fruits.
    3. fish.
    4. vegetables. 

PHE

36. Which of the following pictures shows shoulder shrug technique in athletics?
    
37. The commands on your marks, set and go are associated with
    1. bunch start technique.
    2. jumping for height.
    3. swimming in deep ends. 
    4. gymnastics...
38. Down sweep method is a type of
    1. visual baton exchange
    2. athletics.
    3. relays.
    4. non-visual baton exchange.
39. Which one of the following is not part of a high jump facility?
    1. Runway
    2. Crossbar
    3. Landing area 
    4. Upright bars
40. Which of the following is the second phase in scissor technique?
    1. Run
    2. Take off
    3. Flight
    4. Landing
41. Below is a player practising a game.
    
    The player above is practising
    1. long jump.
    2. sprints.
    3. standing javelin.
    4. standing shot put.
42. Which one of the following is not a minor game related to volleyball?
    1. Tip top passing
    2. Volley tennis.
    3. Beach ball volleyball.
    4. Overarm.
43. How many handball players are expected in the court at the beginning of a match?
    1. Seven
    2. Fourteen
    3. Twenty two
    4. Eleven
44. Below are ways to improve in ball handling in handball. Which one is not? 
    1. Practise regularly on chest and thigh trap.
    2. Throw the ball up and catch it with one and two hands.
    3. Drop the ball and catch it before it bounces twice.
    4. In pairs, pass the ball to each other and try to catch it with your hands.
45. Which one of the following is not an element of a good pass in handball?
    1. The pass should be accurate.
    2. It should be fast.
    3. The pass should be tactful.
    4. The ball should be rolled along the ground.
46. Directing the ball into the goal of the opponents with the aim of scoring in handball is called
    1. blocking.
    2. tackling.
    3. goal keeping.
    4. standing shot.
47. In soccer, which of the following body parts cannot be used for trapping?
    1. Sole of the foot
    2. Shoulder
    3. Thigh
    4. Chest
48. Which of the following activities is not related to ballgames?
    1. Push pass.
    2. Swing kick.
    3. Kareling overhead throw.
    4. Catching.
49. Underarm serve is a common technique in
    1. kabaddi.
    2. frisbee.
    3. volleyball.
    4. athletics.
50. Below is an illustration showing a jump rope technique.
    
    The jump rope technique shown above is called
    1. single leg bounce.
    2. straddle cross.
    3. skier.
    4. wounded duck.

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTIONS

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Mammals that feed on both animal flesh and vegetable materials are called
   1. carnivores
   2. omnivores
   3. herbivores
   4. vertebrates
2. Which one of the following is an example of a shrub?
   1. cactus plant
   2. mint plant
   3. coriander plant
   4. rosemary plant
3. Grade six learners dipped a young plant in coloured water for two hours. When they cut the stem of the plant, stained colour was seen at the section that was cut. This shows that;
   1. the roots support the plant strongly in the soil.
   2.  the stem supports the other parts of the plant.
   3.  the roots absorb water and mineral salts from the soil.
   4.  the roots help in making of food for the plant.
4. Identify names of parts of a computer that can be formed from the puzzle below.
   
   
   1. monitor, CPU, mouse
   2. camera, CPU, cables
   3. keyboard, cables, buttons
   4. phone, camera, mouse
5. Which of the following statements is true about capillaries?
   1. They have valves to prevent blood flowing back.
   2. They have thick walls.
   3. They are the biggest blood vessels.
   4. They connect the arteries and the veins.
6. Which of the following effects of air pollution can cause road accidents?
   1. breathing problems
   2. irritation of eyes
   3. poor visibility
   4. poor growth of crops
7. During a coding lesson, learners were given the numbers representing letters as shown below.
   
   Which of the following answers will form the word lever?
   1. 52968
   2. 56965
   3. 56968
   4. 56380
8. Which of the following is true about the tooth shown below?
   
   
   1. it is used for chewing and cutting food. 
   2. they are four of them on one jaw.
   3. they are not among the first set of teeth.
   4. it is found between the incisor and the canines.
9. Anyango saw a dog panting during hot weather. This is evidence that all animals;
   1. respond to changes in the environment.
   2. feel thirsty when it is hot.
   3. move from one place to another.
   4. give rise to young ones of their kind.
10. Which of the following statements is not true about the heart?
    1. The upper chambers of the heart are known as ventricles.
    2. Oxygenated blood flows into the heart through the pulmonary vain.
    3. Blood is pumped into all the other body parts through the aorta.
    4. Deoxygenated blood flows back into the heart through the vena cava.
11. Which factor that affects floating and sinking is demonstrated below!
    
    
    1. material
    2. shape
    3. density
    4. weight
12. Which of the following parts of the reproductive system produces semen?
    1. scrotum
    2. urethra
    3. glands
    4. testis
13. During a Science and Technology lesson, learners poured water in containers made of wood, plastic, metal and clay After some time, they discovered that the water had different levels of heat. Which container do you think had water with the least amount of heat?
    1. clay
    2. metal
    3. plastic
    4. wood
14. The following are characteristics of insects except;
    1. They have four pairs of legs.
    2. They breathe through spiracles.
    3. They have compound eyes.
    4. They have a pair of antennae.
15. Grade six learners were asked to name the blood component that prevents excessive bleeding. Who gave the correct answer?
    1. NJERI-platelets
    2. JEMO white blood cells
    3. ALMA - plasma
    4. LENCER - red blood cells

AGRICULTURE

16. Which of the following types of soil erosion can occur without being easily noticed?
    1. splash erosion
    2. gulley erosion.
    3. rill erosion
    4. sheet erosion
17. The following are ways of controlling soil erosion. Which one is not!
    1. building gabions
    2. contour ploughing
    3. deforestation
    4. planting cover crops
18. Which one of the following statements is true about loam soil?
    1. it has medium size particles
    2. it has the smallest particles
    3. it has the largest particles
    4. it retains the highest amount of water.

Grade 4 learners from Bidii primary carried out an experiment to investigate the water holding capacity of different types of soil. Use the results to answer question 19 and 20.

19. Which sample represents clay soil!
    1. Sample X
    2. Sample Y
    3. Sample Q
    4. Sample X and Y
20. Which type of crops can grow in soil sample labeled X?
    1. coconut and groundnuts
    2. sukumawiki and sugarcane
    3. yams and carrots
    4. rice and maize
21. One of the following statements is true about sunken beds and shallow pits. Which one?
    1. They help in increasing soil fertility
    2. They keep our crops from being destroyed by animals.
    3. They conserve soil moisture.
    4. They keep weeds from growing on the farm.
22. Learners from Manyani Academy were asked to mention the type of farm where compost manure should be added. Who gave the correct answer?
    
    1. Ngarua: The farm with so many crops.
    2. Mwema: The farm that is not in use.
    3. Kimeu: The farm with poorly growing crops.
    4. Nancy: The farm with so many weeds.
23. During a school trip, grade 6 learners saw some deterrents on a farm. Which of the following animals cannot be controlled by the use of wire mesh?
    1. weaver birds
    2. squirrels
    3. monkeys
    4. mongoose
24. Which type of soil erosion forms small holes on the ground?
    1. splash erosion
    2. gulley erosion 
    3. rill erosion
    4. sheet erosion
25. The following are some of the steps of preparing seeds for planting. Which of the steps is the second one?
    1. drying
    2. extracting
    3. washing
    4. selecting
26. The process of replacing dried up seedlings after transplanting is referred to as
    1. pruning
    2. gapping
    3. shading
    4. thinning
27. Which one of the following statements is true about innovative gardening?
    1. It can make use of minimum space.
    2. It can only be in horizontal arrangement.
    3. It can only be in a vertical arrangement.
    4. It requires a lot of space.
28. Grade 5 learners were asked to name indigenous vegetable crops.Who gave the correct answer?
    1. ALMASI: sukumawiki
    2. NURU: spinach
    3. ZAWASI: sorghum
    4. FANAKA: spider sheet
29. One of the following animals can be used for sports, riding and during war. Which one?
    1. a camel
    2. a horse 
    3. a donkey
    4. a dog
30. The following are examples of climbing crops. Which one is not?
    1. passion fruit plants
    2. grape plants
    3. blackberries plant
    4. apple fruit plant

PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION

31. The other name of bunch start is
    1. standing start
    2. bullet start
    3. drop finish
    4. shoulder shrug
32. Which of the equipment shown below is not used in Rounders?
    
33. The following steps refer to a stage of rounders batting.
    1. Stand with legs shoulder width apart.
    2. Ensure that you are standing on your toes.
       What is the name given to the stage?
       1. preparation to bat
       2. stance
       3. grip
       4. swing and hit
34. Tag rugby game is characterized by;
    1. tackling
    2. running
    3. tagging
    4. trapping
35. Which one of the following is not a way of taking care of community recreation facilities?
    1. Not littering the areas.
    2. Planting trees around the area.
    3. Teaching people on how to take care of the facilities.
    4. Drawing graffiti on the walls of the facilities.
36. Which of the following swimming pool rules is meant to ensure personal safety?
    1. Take a shower before getting in the pool.
    2. Do not dive in the shallow end.
    3. Go to the washroom before swimming.
    4. Do not swim if you have a skin infection.
37. In the game of soccer, the game clock stops ticking during the following instances except:
    1. when there is an injury
    2. during substitution
    3. when a team is almost scoring
    4. at half time
38. Identify a sportsmanship attitude from the following.
    1. desiring to win
    2.  being concerned about the safety of others
    3. knowing the rules of the game
    4. improvising play items
39.  What is the learner in the diagram below doing?
    
    
    1. overhead pass
    2. hand juggling
    3. overarm throw
    4. chest pass
40. The following are items found in the first aid box. Which item ensures that the person conducting first aid is safe?
    1. bandage
    2. gloves
    3. iodine
    4. tweezers

HOME SCIENCE

41. Grade 6 learners from Kaloleni Preparatory School were asked to name ways of managing, controlling and avoiding non- communicable diseases. All the learners gave correct answers except:
    1. AKINYI: eating a healthy diet
    2. ALFA: exercising regularly
    3. ALMASI: using sugar, salt and fats moderately
    4. ASMIN: staying in a well aerated room
42. One of the following is an effect of misusing accessories. Which one is it?
    1. Skin rashes or diseases.
    2. Enhancement of beauty. 
    3. Removal of wrinkles.
    4. Taking away bad smell.
43. Which of the following would you advise someone with a cough to practice?
    1. washing hands
    2. using a handkerchief to clean the hands
    3. covering the mouth when coughing
    4. washing raw vegetables before cooking 
44. How can we care for cleaning materials and tools for durability?
    1. using them frequently
    2. buying expensive ones
    3. cleaning them after use
    4. avoiding to use them
45. A disease that is not transmissible directly from one person to another is referred to as
    1. a terminal disease
    2. a non-communicable disease
    3. Communicable disease
    4. hereditary disease
46. Which of the following is an example of pulse?
    1. maize
    2. sorghum
    3. soybeans
    4. wheat
47. The following are healthy eating habits.
    Which one is not?
    1. Eating a balanced diet.
    2. Observing time for meals.
    3. Eating any amount of food.
    4. Correct choice of snacks.
48. Which of the following accessories is worn by ladies only?
    1. caps
    2. hand bag
    3. belt
    4. scarves
49. What should Awinja eat to avoid night blindness?
    1. oranges
    2. carrots 
    3. liver
    4. milk
50. Identify the disease that can be caused by too much intake of sugar.
    1. epilepsy
    2. cancer 
    3. obesity
    4. diabetes

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTIONS

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Grade 5 learners wrote the following characteristics of a vertebrate. Use the characteristics to answer question 1 and 2.

1. They are warm blooded. 
2. They have a hairy body. 
3. They give birth.
4. They feed the young ones through mammary glands.

1. The characteristics refer to
   1. amphibians
   2. mammals
   3. reptiles
   4. birds
2. The characteristics apply to all the following animals, except;
   1. duck billed platypus
   2. whale
   3. bat
   4. a human being
3. Which of the following statements is true about the animal shown below?
   
   
   1. It is warm blooded.
   2. It breathes through lungs.
   3. Its body is covered with a moist skin.
   4. It gives birth to young ones.
4. Which one of the following is an example of small fungi?
   1. yeast
   2. mushroom
   3. puffballs
   4. toadstools
5. What is the function of the rectum in digestion?
   1. to absorb digested food into the body 
   2. to temporarily store feces before egestion 
   3. to absorb water back into the body
   4. to produce digestive juices
6. Njuguna was using a spade as shown below.
   
   Identify the FULCRUM from the diagram.
   1. Z
   2. X
   3. Y
   4. Q
7. Which one of the following plants produces through cones?
   1. pine
   2. fir
   3. cypress
   4. cedar
8. Zawadi and Nuru were balancing on the see saw as shown below.
   
   From the set up, it is true that;
   1. Zawadi and Nuru have equal mass. 
   2. Zawadi is heavier than Nuru.
   3. Nuru is heavier than Zawadi.
   4. Zawadi is older than Nuru.
9. .......................................is the process through which green plants make their own food.
   1. hydrolysis
   2. photolysis
   3. photosynthesis
   4. respiration
10. The part of the eye that controls the amount of light passing into the eye is known as.
    1. iris
    2. eyelids
    3. pupil
    4. eye lashes
11. Which of the following activities can be carried out by a grade one boy during windy weather?
    1. burning rubbish
    2. flying kites 
    3. winnowing 
    4. drying clothes
12.  When modeling the respiratory system, the balloons represent
    1. thorax
    2. diaphragm
    3. lung:
    4. windpipe
13. Which of the following statements is true?
    1. Filtered water is safe for drinking.
    2. Light moves in all directions.
    3. Force can change the shape of an object.
    4. Size affects floating and sinking. 
14. Air pollution on dusty grounds can be controlled by all the following except;
    1. sprinkling water on the ground
    2. planting grass on the ground
    3. planting trees near the area
    4. disposing litter at the right place
15.  The part of the computer that processes data is called
    1. CPU
    2. monitor
    3. mouse
    4. keyboard

AGRICULTURE

1.  Grade 4 learners from Jikazeni Junior School were asked to name practices that conserve water in the soil. Who gave two correct answers?
   1. Marko: irrigating and shading
   2. Yohana: shading and mulching
   3. Luka: mulching and pruning
   4. Mathayo: thinning and weeding 
2. It is true that the soil with the smallest particles;
   1. retains no water.
   2. retains the smallest amount of water.
   3. retains medium amount of water.
   4. retains the highest amount of water.
3. Which of the following statements is true about drip irrigation?
   1. It can only be done using bottles.
   2. It can only take place in the evening.
   3. It is a method that conserves water. 
   4. It can only be done using perforated bottles, 
4. To ensure that nutrients are not washed away, it is advisable that;
   1. compost materials should be heaped under a tree.
   2. compost materials should be frequently turned.
   3. water should be sprinkled on the compost materials.
   4. ash should be sprinkled on the compost materials.
5. Usually, the soil that is eroded is 
   1. dry soil
   2. loose soil 
   3. compact soil
   4. fertile soil
6. For the seedlings to be ready for strong, direct sunlight after transplanting, it is advisable to;
   1. reduce the number of thinning on the nursery
   2. reduce the mulches.
   3. reduce the number of times of watering in a day
   4. reduce the shading on the nursery.
7. Which one of the following crops cannot grow well in clay soil?
   1. potatoes
   2. cabbages
   3. rice
   4. groundnuts
8. Which one of the following is the damage caused to crops by squirrels?
   1. They eat young chicks.
   2. They eat the roots of crops.
   3. They feed on small domestic animals.
   4. They eat the grains of maize."
9. Which of the following practices ensures that a few number of healthy seedlings remain in the nursery bed?
   1. mulching
   2. shading
   3. weeding
   4. thinning
10. Grade 4 learners from Miachake Academy sold some of the seedlings from the nursery bed at school. What would you advise them to do with the money they got from the sale of the seedlings?
    1. buy farming tools to be used on the school farm
    2. share the money among all the class members
    3. give the money to one of the classmates to keep
    4. buy some sodas in the nearby kiosk and take
11. Which one of the following is a legume?
    1. sorghum
    2. peas
    3. rice
    4. millet
12. What is the importance of recovering eroded soil and taking it back to the farm?
    1. to restore soil fertility
    2. to conserve soil moisture
    3. to kill weeds
    4. to reduce soil erosion
13. Growing crops that spread on the ground is known as:
    1. mono-cropping.
    2. intercropping.
    3. cover cropping.
    4. ground cropping.
14. Mkulima trapped a monkey that was destroying crop on his farm. What would you advise him to do?
    1. kill the monkey
    2. gently release the monkey
    3. keep the monkey at home
    4. give the monkey to his dogs
15. Which of the following is not an importance of wild animals to the community?
    1. They eat other harmful animals.
    2. They attract tourists.
    3. Watching them brings relaxation.
    4. People get jobs when caring for the animals.

PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION

1. .....................................are the serial of barriers that bring obstacles while running.
   1. hurdles
   2. batons
   3. discus
   4. starter
2. The normal heart beat of an adult is, beats per minute.
   1. 50-80
   2. 40-60
   3. 60-100
   4. 70-90 
3. Performing different skills together is known as
   1. combining 
   2. resilience 
   3. momentum
   4. fair play
4. Identify the skill being performed by Fanaka in the picture below.
   
   
   1. handstand
   2. T-balance 
   3. roll-balance
   4. headstand balance
5. What is the importance of having an adult who knows how to swim with you during swimming?
   1. To save you in case you drown.
   2. To ensure that the swimming pool is clean.
   3. To ensure there is lifesaver around.
   4. To ensure that the swimming pool is safe. 
6. Teacher Omusikoyo carried the item shown below during a Physical and Health Education lesson. Which game do you think he wanted the learners to play?
   
   
   1. Softball
   2. Rounders
   3. Frisbee
   4. High jump
7. The following are the importance of warm up activities. Which one is not?
   1. They prepare the body for the game of day
   2. They help to prevent injury
   3. They prepare the brain for the activities. 
   4. They make the heartbeat to go back to normal.
8. Grade 5 learners were asked to identify the skill shown below. What is the correct answer?
   
   
   1. medium start 
   2. elongated start 
   3. standing start
   4. bunch start
9. Which of the following shows the correct progression of a standing discuss throw? 
   1. grip, swing, release, recovery, stance 
   2. stance, grip, release, recovery, swing, 
   3. release, recovery, stance, grip, swing
   4. stance, grip, swing, release, recovery 
10. During visual baton exchange;
    1. the receiver of the baton does not see it as he or she receives.
    2. the receiver of the baton must see it as he or she receives.
    3. the giver of the baton does not see it as he or she gives put.
    4. the baton is thrown to the receiver.

HOME SCIENCE

1. Why should a thermo-flask be kept away from children?
   1. it is poisonous
   2. it is expensive
   3. it can easily break
   4. it is big
2. At what age can one be referred to as a pre-teen?
   1. between 9 and 12 years 
   2. between 9 and 15 years 
   3. between 7 and 9 years 
   4. between 13 and 19 years
3. Identify an effect of wasting time from the answers below.
   1. satisfaction
   2. poor performance 
   3. high self esteem
   4. good relationship
4. Which of the following is not a factor to consider when choosing shoes?
   1. weather
   2. occasion
   3. comfort
   4. nationality
5. Time plan is important because it helps to avoid;
   1. impulse buying.
   2. organization.
   3. time wastage.
   4. controlled use of social media.
6. Which of the following is the best way to spend leisure time?
   1. sleeping
   2. watching television
   3. listening to music 
   4. visiting the sick
7. Utensils that break easily are called;
   1. disposable utensils.
   2. fragile utensils.
   3. durable utensils.
   4. expensive utensils.
8. Why is it necessary to boil milk before taking?
   1. to last longer
   2. to kill germs
   3. to make it tasty
   4. for easier digestion
9. Which of the following fuels should be used with open doors and windows?
   1. firewood
   2. paraffin
   3. gas
   4. electricity
10.  Mzee Ojwang had the following on his shopping list.
    1. smart phone
    2. food
    3. a bicycle
    4. clothes
       Which of the items should he consider first?
       1. ii
       2. iii
       3. i
       4. iv

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTIONS

Grade four learners from Nyamakima Academy were asked to draw the four types of teeth. Four learners drew the teeth as shown below. Use them to answer question 1-3.

1. Who drew a tooth that is not part of the milk teeth?
   
   
   1. Willy
   2. Juma
   3. Amina
   4. Caro
2. Who drew a tooth that is used for tearing flesh?
   1. Juma
   2. Willy
   3. Amina
   4. Caro
3. One of the learners drew a tooth that is chisel shaped. Which one?
   1. Juma
   2. Amina
   3. Caro
   4. Willy
4. A human being has ................. sets of teeth.
   1. 32
   2. 4
   3. 2
   4. 16
5. Some grade four learners classified a housefly as an invertebrate. What could be their reason for that classification?
   1. It can fly
   2. It has a backbone
   3. It is small
   4. It does not have a backbone
6. Mulwa carried his smartphone during a nature walk. Why do you think he did so?
   1. To listen to music on the way
   2. To watch videos on the phone 
   3. To take photos during the walk
   4. To chat with friends
7. Kilimanjaro noticed that his father usually stays in a vest during hot weather. This shows that all animals;
   1. reproduce.
   2. move from place to place.
   3. respond to changes in the environment.
   4. remove waste.
8. Digestion takes place at each of the following parts of the digestive system except:
   1. stomach
   2. mouth
   3. ileum
   4. pancreas
9. Feces are temporarily stored in the ........................... before removal from the body
   1. rectum
   2. anus
   3. liver
   4. gullet
10. When living things give rise to young ones of their kind, we say that they have.
    1. reproduced
    2. moved
    3. removed waste
    4. died
11. The following are causes of water pollution. Which one is not!
    1. animal waste
    2. oil spills
    3. dust
    4. factory chemicals
12. Identify one part of a desktop computer from the word puzzle below.
    
    
    1. Monitor
    2. Mouse
    3. Phone
    4. Code
13. Poisonous or harmful substances found in the environment are known as
    1. pollution
    2. water pollution
    3. air pollutant
    4. pollutant

Use the diagram below to answer question 14 and 15.

14. What is the name given to the part marked Q?
    1. Chimney
    2. Ventilation pipe
    3. Exhaust pipe
    4. Latrine pipe
15. Which of the following is a way of reducing air pollution by the pit latrine?
    1. Sprinkling water on the floor of the toilet.
    2. Building the toilet far away from the home.
    3. Ensuring that the door is always closed.
    4. Sprinkling ash in the pit of the latrine. 

AGRICULTURE

16. Grade 4 learners sieved soil particles of lesson. Which of the following statement is a different types of soil during an Agriculture true finding about clay soil?
    1. All the particles remained on the sieve.
    2. Very few particles remained on the sieve.
    3. Most particles remained on the sieve.
    4. A medium number of particles remained on the sieve.
17. Grade 4 learners from Kingdom Academy carried out an investigation to observe the water holding capacity of different types of soil. Which of the following is not one of the requirements during the investigation?
    1. clock
    2. three containers
    3. a nail
    4. a sieve
18. Which of the following types of soil holds the least amount of water?
    1. Clay soil
    2. Loam soil
    3. Sandy soil
    4. All the above
19. In which type of soil does rice grow well?
    1. Clay soil
    2. Loam soil
    3. Sandy soil
    4. Loam and sandy soil
20. The following are materials that can be used to make compost manure. Which one is not?
    1. kitchen refuse
    2. animal waste
    3. crop remains
    4. factory waste
21. Why is it advisable to turn the materials for making compost manure frequently?
    1. to increase the rate of decomposition
    2. to make the materials well aerated 
    3. to make the materials well moisturized
    4. to increase the number of nutrients 
22. What is the importance of adding compost manure on the farm?
    1. to increase moisture
    2. to add nutrients to crops
    3. to change the colour of the soil
    4. to change the size of soil particles
23. Identify the farming practice shown below.
    
    
    1. drip irrigation
    2. drop irrigation
    3. bottle irrigation
    4. plant irrigation
24. The above practice can also be carried out using
    1. a watering can
    2. a small water container
    3. perforated pipes
    4. a sprinkler

Some grade 4 learners observed the structure below on their way to school. Use it to answer questions 25 and 26.

25. What the learners saw is known as
    1. a puppet
    2. a scarecrow
    3. an image
    4. a shadow
26. Which of the following animals cannot be controlled by what the learners saw?
    1. a squirrel
    2. a mongoose
    3. a monkey
    4. a mole
27. Teacher Mwabili advised his grade 4 learners to gather the compost materials under a tree. Why do you think he did so?
    1. To increase the level of nutrients.
    2. To avoid direct sunlight.
    3. To avoid being rained on.
    4. To increase the rate of decomposition.
28. Which one of the following small animals eats chicken?
    1. mole
    2. weaver bird
    3. squirrel
    4. mongoose
29. Watering of plants is done.
    1. in the morning
    2. in the evening
    3. at noon
    4. in the mid-morning
30. Which one of the following tools is required when making a compost manure?
    

PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION

31. Identify the pass shown below.
    
    
    1. overarm pass
    2. underarm pass
    3. overhead pass
    4. chest pass
32. An athletics track is,...................in shape.
    1. oval
    2. circular
    3. rectangular
    4. square
33. Why is it important to warm up before running?
    1. to be healthy
    2. to win the race
    3. to be stronger
    4. to avoid injury
34. Fair competition, equality and respect for rules and players is knowns as,
    1. competition
    2. respect
    3. fair play
    4. obedience
35. What should an athlete do when given the command 'Go'?
    1. kneel down
    2. stand up
    3. stop running
    4. start running
36. Which of the following statements is not true about standing long jump?
    1. One take-off on both feet.
    2. Landing is done on the balls of the feet.
    3. Taking off is done on one foot
    4. The arms are swung for flight.
37. During standing long jump, the landing area should be
    1. slippery 
    2. level
    3. stony
    4. sloppy
38. Working together to achieve set goals is known as
    1. hard work
    2. team work
    3. focus
    4. resilience
39. The following are some of the steps followed when improvising a ball. Which of the steps should be the last one?
    1. put together the required materials
    2. tie the materials with a strong rope
    3. ensure the materials are in a round shape
    4. fold the papers into a ball
40. Identify the learner who is performing a bounce pass.