QUESTIONS

1. A grade 5 teacher made a picture cut out as shown below.
   
   Which activity was he displaying?
   1. Medium sprint start.
   2. Elongated sprint start.
   3. Long sprint start.
   4. Bending up sprint start.
2. The following games are played in the athletics track except
   
   1. marathon
   2. relay
   3. 100m race
   4. steeplechase.
3. Shaban was asked to improvise a relay baton for the class races. Which of the following materials was not appropriate for him to use?
   
   1. Bamboo sticks
   2. Old calendar
   3. Plastic pipes
   4. Discus plate
4. The following are followed when performing activities involving hurdles. Which is the third step?
   
   1. Landing
   2. Approaching the hurdle
   3. Take off
   4. Flight. 
5. Grade 5 learners were preparing the landing pit in a long jump. Which of the following pairs of materials can they use?
   
   1. Gravel and dry banana leaves.
   2. Sand and saw dust.
   3. Saw dust and small stones.
   4. Water and dry grass. 
6. When making a discus play facility, the throwing area should take the shape of a
   1. triangle
   2. pyramid
   3. rectangle
   4. circle.
7. The following are steps followed in performing a discus.
   
   1. Swing
   2. Grip
   3. Release and recovery
   4. Stand in the right position.
      Which is the correct order in which the steps are followed?
      
      1. (ii), (i), (iii), (iv).
      2. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv).
      3. (iv), (ii), (i), (iii).
      4. (iii), (ii), (i), (iv).
8. Muli was gifted in rope skipping. He used to skip in a zigzag movement. Which technique of rope skipping is this?
   
   1. Straddle
   2. Skier
   3. Straddle cross
   4. Heel taps.
9. Victor's softball team will have a match with the neighboring community. How many players will be in the field for both teams as the match starts?
   1. 22
   2. 18
   3. 11
   4. 16
10. The main use of the catcher's mitt in softball is to
    
    1. release the ball on time
    2. protect the hands from pain
    3. stabilize the moving ball for easy control
    4. safeguard the head of the player.
11. Shakillah outlined the qualities of an infielder as shown below. Which one is not?
    
    1. Agile and fast.
    2. Quick hands.
    3. Delivers the ball to the base.
    4. Distance thrower.
12. During the baton exchange, what should the receiver do incase the partner falls?
    1. Go and pick the baton.
    2. Wait till the partner recovers.
    3. Run without the baton.
    4. Report to the person in charge.
13. Activities performed before starting the main activity are referred to as
    1. drills
    2. injury time activities
    3. cool down activities
    4. warm ups.
14. Wesonga wanted to prepare and assemble hurdles for his team. He collected the following items. Which of them would be the most appropriate?
    1. Wire mesh
    2. Tables
    3. Jerricans
    4. Old stones.
15. A grade 5 parent bought a First Aid kit for his pupil. Which one of the following should not be in the box?
    1. Eye wash
    2. Drinking water
    3. Iodine
    4. Elastoplast.
16. Grade five students were discussing about soil erosion. What does it mean?
    1. Removal and carrying away of top soil.
    2. Poisoning of soil by chemicals.
    3. Addition of nutrients to soil.
    4. Soil having too much moisture.
17. When constructing an organic waste pit, Helen sprinkled water on it. What was the purpose of the water? To
    
    1. introduce bacteria
    2. eliminate pockets of air
    3. keep the waste from drying up
    4. help conserve water.
18. Conserving water is very important. Which of the following is not a way of conserving water?
    
    1. Harvesting rain water.
    2. Recycling water.
    3. Reusing water.
    4. Using sprinkler irrigation.
19. The following are pictures of domestic animals. Which of them is useful for labour?
    
20. When we harvest fruits, we can do so using the ways listed except
    
    1. using hand tools
    2. using machinery
    3. hand harvesting
    4. cutting branches.
21. Vegetables are classified into various categories. Which of the following is under the category of leafy vegetables?
    1. Carrots
    2. Lentils
    3. Spinach
    4. Tomatoes.
22. The picture below shows a farming tool. What is its name?
    
    
    1. Jembe
    2. Spade
    3. Rake
    4. Panga.
23. The following are materials used for making repellant spray. Which one is not?
    1. Hot pepper
    2. Garlic
    3. Rosemary leaves
    4. Spinach.
24. Wild animals can sometimes cause harm to domestic animals. Which of the following causes harm to domestic animals?
    
    1. Antelope
    2. Hare
    3. Hyena
    4. Squirrel.
25. Christine was walking by a shop that sells food items and saw the following food stuffs. Which one is a legume?
    
    1. Green grams
    2. Rice
    3. Wheat
    4. Carrots.
26. Members of the Environmental Club decided to grow their crops in waste containers. This practice is called
    1. bucket gardening
    2. basin gardening
    3. container gardening
    4. vase gardening.
27. Grade five learners observed crops with grass-like leaves and their seeds are eaten as food. Which of the following crops did the learners observe?
    1. Legumes
    2. Seeds
    3. Cereals
    4. Vegetables.
28. During an Agriculture practical lesson learners were taught that it is important to care for fruit trees. Which of these young methods shows caring of plants?
    
    1. Weeding and watering when there is no rain.
    2. Covering them with plastic bags.
    3. Washing them with soap to destroy germs.
    4. Feeding them.
29. Mandy went to the farm and noticed that some of the fruit plants had stems that were weak and needed to be supported. Which one of the following is a weak fruit plant?
    
    1. Passion fruits
    2. Bananas
    3. Mangoes
    4. Oranges.
30. Organic manure has the following advantages except
    
    1. they are healthier and more friendly to the crops
    2. it does not cost a lot of money
    3. it helps make kitchen waste useful
    4. it is time consuming.
31. Valerie is ten years old and she recently noticed that her clothes are either too short or too tight. What is she experiencing?
    
    1. Pre-teen growing
    2. Growth spurt
    3. Emotional distress
    4. Physical change.
32. Both boys and girls experience changes during pre-teen period. Which of the following changes happens to pre-teen boys only?
    
    1. Hair grows on the beard.
    2. They experience mood wings.
    3. They grow in height and weight.
    4. They get closer to their friends.
33. During pre-teen period, we should practice the following good grooming habits except
    
    1. taking a bath and wearing clean clothes daily
    2. exercising our bodies to keep physically fit
    3. wearing clean socks and underwear
    4. sleeping late as we are grown up.
34. A teacher talked to grade five learners about safety and security during play. What precautions should pre-teens consider? They should
    
    1. not share personal information with strangers
    2. stay out for as long as they like
    3. go to parties frequently
    4. drink alcohol and enjoy life.
35. Amelia was asked to write a list of foods she wanted for lunch every day. Which group consists of healthy diet?
    1. Chips, soda and cookies.
    2. Rice, potatoes and juice.
    3. Ugali, chicken and kales.
    4. Chapati and peas.
36. Grade five learners were engaging in a football game. Which other physical activity can they engage in?
    
    1. Fighting with each other.
    2. Playing video games.
    3. Watching movies.
    4. Running races around the field.
37. Wamboi is going with her mother to the market to buy new clothes. What factor should she consider before buying the clothes?
    
    1. Choose clothes that are comfortable to wear.
    2. Choose the most expensive because they are trendy.
    3. Only consider those that are pink in colour.
    4. Only consider jeans.
38. Gaelle went to a party and saw how the children were dressed as shown in the pictures below. Who do you consider as not decently dressed?
    
39. Grade five learners picked different plants during a nature walk. Which of the following plants is non- flowering?
    1. Fern
    2. Pawpaw
    3. Mangoes
    4. Maize.
40. Margaret collected different plants and placed them in various groups. This process of grouping plants with common characteristics together is referred to as
    
    1. naming
    2. classification
    3. grouping
    4. binding.
41. Grade five learners took photos of harmful plants and they pasted them on a manilla paper. Which one of the following crops is not harmful?
    1. Acacia
    2. Cactus
    3. Sodom apple
    4. Cypress.
42. Melvin saw the plant below while walking home from school. What is it called?
    
    1. Mold
    2. Mushroom
    3. Yeast
    4. Toadstool.
43. Some pupils observed different animals during their tour to the national park. They noticed that some animals had a backbone. These animals are referred to as
    
    1. amphibians
    2. invertebrates
    3. reptiles
    4. vertebrates.
44. Which one of the following animals belongs to the category of reptiles?
    1. Snake
    2. Frog
    3. Whale
    4. Eagle.
45. Human beings have five sense organs. Which of the following is not a sense organ?
    
    1. Nose
    2. Ear
    3. Tongue
    4. Foot.
46. In order to take care of our ears and make them healthy, we should
    1. remove wax using a match stick
    2. pour water inside the ear
    3. clean the inside with disinfectant
    4. clean the inside using cotton buds.
47. A computer technician wrote different applications on a board. Which of the following applications allows us to create, edit, store and print text documents using a computer device?
    1. Program
    2. Word processor
    3. Android
    4. Windows.
48. Juma was using a computer to do his homework. Which part of the computer was he using to type?
    1. Mouse
    2. Keyboard
    3. Monitor
    4. Word processor.
49. Weru creates his account for his daily activities. This document he creates is known as
    1. journal
    2. diary
    3. story
    4. plan.
50. While using the computers in the lab, grade 5 learners observed the following precautions except one. Which one?
    1. Place them on flat clean surfaces.
    2. Do not eat or drink when using them.
    3. Clean them using a cloth soaked in water.
    4. Make sure cables are intact and well connected.

MARKING SCHEME

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

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Grade 5 learners observed the animal shown below during a nature walk.
   
   Which animal belongs in the same group with the animal shown above?
   
   1. salamander
   2. turtle
   3. chameleon
   4. gecko
2. The following are factors that affect floating and sinking. Which one does not?
   
   1. size 
   2. shape
   3. material 
   4. weight
3. How many senses does a dumb person have?
   
   1. 3
   2. 5
   3. 6
   4. 4
4. Jamila poured water in different containers as shown below.
   
   From the diagram, it can be concluded that;
   1. liquids take the shape of the container.
   2. liquids have no volume.
   3. liquids have definite shape.
   4. liquids have weight.
5. A set of instructions that can be followed by a computer are known as;
   
   1. code
   2. digital information
   3. digital technology
   4. data
6. Zawadi noticed that when he throws a ball against a wall, the ball bounces back. What conclusion can we make from that observation? 
   1. Force can change the shape of an object.
   2. Force can change the direction of movement.
   3. Force can stop movement.
   4. Force can change the size of an object.
7. Charleen saw an elephant and its calf eating grass. Which two characteristics of animals could be observed from what she saw?
   
   1. animals can feed and grow
   2. animals can reproduce and grow
   3. animals can reproduce and feed
   4. animals can grow and remove waste
8. A human being has ___________________ incisors on one jaw.
   
   1. 8
   2. 4
   3. 2
   4. 6
9. In the breathing system, the other name of the trachea is __________________.
   
   1. gullet
   2. Oesophagus
   3. windpipe
   4. food pipe
10. The following diagram was obtained during a grade 4 Science and Technology lesson. What conclusion could be obtained from the diagram?
    
    
    1. Gases have definite shape.
    2. Gases have weight.
    3. Gases have definite volume.
    4. Gases have mass.
11. Chausiku was unwell with the following signs and symptoms.
    
    1. Coughing and chest pains
    2. Shortness of breath
    3. Low body temperature
    4. Feeling tired and trouble breathing
       It is likely that Chausiku was suffering from;
       1. asthma
       2. tuberculosis
       3. pneumonia
       4. flu
12. Which of the following statements is true about mammals?
    
    1. All mammals live on land.
    2. All mammals reproduce by giving birth.
    3. All mammals feed the young ones through mammary glands.
    4. All mammals move by walking.
13. Penicillin is important because;
    1. it can be used as food.
    2. it can be used as antibiotic.
    3. it can be used in baking.
    4. it adds vitamin to the body.
14. Reptiles are cold blooded, that means that;
    
    1. Their blood remains cold whether the weather is cold, warm or hot.
    2. Their body temperature remains the same whether the weather is cold, warm or hot.
    3. Their body temperature remains low when the weather is cold and rises when the temperature is hot.
    4. Their body temperature remains high when the weather is cold and becomes low when the temperature is hot.
15. I am part of the human skeleton. I protect the brain. Who am I?
    
    1. ribcage
    2. skull
    3. backbone
    4. limbs

AGRICULTURE

16. Which of the following pairs of crops can be grown on the same type of soil?
    
    1. Rice and cabbages
    2. potatoes and sugarcane
    3. carrots and coconut
    4. maize and groundnuts
17. Learners from Milimani Academy wrote the characteristics of different types of soil as shown below.
    
    1. it retains moderate amount of water
    2. it has large particles
    3. it retains the highest amount of water
    4. it has small particles 
    5. It has moderate soil particles
    6. Iit retains the lowest amount of water 
       Which pair of characteristics refers to soil?
       1. vi, ii
       2. v, i
       3. ii, v
       4. iv, iii
18. The following are the steps of preparing seeds for planting.
    
    1. washing and cleaning the seeds
    2. drying the seeds
    3. removing the seeds from the fruit
       Arrange the steps in the right order.
       1. iii,ii,i
       2. iii, i, ii
       3. ii, iii, i
       4. i, iii, ii
19. Which of the following statements is not true about mulching?
    
    1. It controls weeds on the farm.
    2. It increases the rate of evaporation on the land.
    3. It causes high growth rate of crops.
    4. It helps to ensure high moisture content.
20. It is true that the soil that is carried away during soil erosion;
    1. is of no importance in farming.
    2. has no nutrients.
    3. can be recovered.
    4. cannot be recovered.
21. Learners from Mpeketoni Primary school went to recover soil that had been deposited on the fence of the school. What should they use to carry the soil back to the farm?
    1. wheelbarrow
    2. spade
    3. tractor
    4. small tins
22. The settling of eroded soil on certain land sites is known as __________________.
    
    1. soil erosion
    2. soil deposition
    3. soil recovery
    4. soil improvement
23. Grade 5 learners from Emuberi Academy wanted to identify the farm that needed soil improvement. How would they identify the farm?
    1. They should improve the farm that produces high yields.
    2. They should improve the farm that is highly fertile.
    3. They should improve the farm with healthy crops.
    4. They should improve the farm with unhealthy crops.
24. The following are examples of organic waste that can be used in an organic waste pit except;
    
    1. kitchen waste
    2. factory waste
    3. animal waste
    4. crop remains
25. Which of the following statements is true about shading.
    
    1. It hardens the crops before transplanting.
    2. It ensures that a few healthy crops remain in the nursery.
    3. It is a source of plant nutrients.
    4. It prevents excessive water loss from the soil.
26. Which of the following statements is true about an organic waste pit?
    1. Crops are grown on it after removing therotten waste. 
    2. All kitchen waste can be put in it.
    3. Crops are grown on it when the waste is fully rotten.
    4. It cannot be constructed if we don't have kitchen waste.
27. The following are ways of conserving water on the farm. Which one is not?
    
    1. irrigation
    2. shading
    3. cover cropping
    4. mulching
28. Which of the following small animals can be controlled by fencing the farm?
    
    1. mole
    2. weaverbird
    3. mongoose
    4. eagle
29. Which one of the following statements is true?
    
    1. It is not advisable to apply ash on the compost manure.
    2. The compost manure materials should be kept moist by sprinkling water on it.
    3. The compost manure materials should be rained on.
    4. The compost manure will be ready after three weeks.
30. ____________________ is the excess water that runs on the surface.
    
    1. soil erosion
    2. rain water
    3. run off
    4. water conservation 

HOME SCIENCE

31. Which of the following practices helps to prevent the spread of diseases to other people?
    
    1. Washing hands after visiting the toilet or latrine
    2. Eating well cooked food
    3. Washing hands before eating
    4. Covering the mouth when coughing
32. Identify the most common fuel in the village.
    
33. ______________________ is removal of dust using a vacuum cleaner.
    
    1. dusting
    2. suction
    3. brushing 
    4. mopping
34. Which fuel can be used to cook, heat or warm the house and provide light?
    
    1. charcoal
    2. gas
    3. electricity
    4. paraffin
35. Which of the following practices may cause cholera?
    
    1. walking in the cold
    2. drinking dirty water
    3. not having a balanced diet
    4. taking a lot of sugar
36. Arrange the following steps of cleaning shoes in the right order.
    
    1. Rinse the shoes well in clean water.
    2. Dry the shoes in the shade.
    3. Dip the shoes in the soapy water.
    4. Scrub the shoes using a cloth or a soft brush.
    5. Remove any mud from the soles using a blunt stick.
       
       1. v, iii, iv, i, ii
       2. iii, v, iv, i, ii
       3. iii, iv, v, i, ii
       4. v, iii, i, iv, ii
37. Which one of the following equipment should not be used to cook when doors are closed?
    
    1. paraffin stoves
    2. charcoal jiko
    3. gas cooker
    4. electric cooker
38. Which of the following refers to the last step of cleaning a house?
    
    1. Gather dust together and collect using a dustpan
    2. Collect all required equipment and materials
    3. Close windows and doors
    4. Rearrange room and open windows and door
39. The following are equipment used in the house. Which of them is the odd one?
    
40. Which one of the following rooms is the largest in the house?
    
    1. dining room
    2. bedroom
    3. living room
    4. kitchen

PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION

41. A relay batons should not be;
    
    1. light in weight
    2. easy to carry
    3. easy to see
    4. heavy in weight
42. In the game of Rounders, hitting the ball from the frontline of the batting square by the player to the direction he or she chooses is known as;
    
    1. fielding
    2. gripping
    3. bowling
    4. batting
43. Identify the first step in performing a forward roll.
    
    1. tuck the chin and head towards the chest
    2. squat
    3. roll forward
    4. stand without using your hands for support
44. The normal heartbeat of an adult is ________________beats per minute. 
    
    1. 30-50
    2. 100-150
    3. 10-40
    4. 60-100
45. Before a sporting activity, grade 4 learners were asked to observe safety precautions during the activity. This is because;
    
    1. It ensures that the sporting equipment is safe.
    2. It entertains the spectators.
    3. It helps to ensure personal safety.
    4. It ensures victory during the activity.
46. __________________is touching a post by the fielder using the hand with the ball.
    1. stamping
    2. batting
    3. fielding
    4. catching
47. The skill shown below is known as;
    
    
    1. overhead throw
    2. underarm throw
    3. chest pass
    4. overarm pass
48. Which one of the following games is not related to the rest?
    
    1. rounders
    2. baseball
    3. softball
    4. tennis
49. In rounders, if the batter reaches 2nd or 3rd post in one hit. The team scores _________________.
    
    1. 2 rounders
    2. half a rounder
    3. one rounder
    4. quarter a rounder
50. Field events are divided into _________________ and __________________.
    
    1. sprints and long races
    2. races and throws
    3. sprints and jumps
    4. jumps and throws

MARKING SCHEME

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

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (15marks)

1. During a Science lesson, the following characteristics of vertebrates were written.
   1. They are covered with scales
   2. They live in water 
   3. They breathe through their gills 
   4. They give birth to young ones 
      Which of the following pairs of characteristics are true about a dolphinc? 
      1. iv, iii
      2. i, iv
      3. iii, i 
      4. i, iv
2. During a Science lesson grade five learners brought the following tool to class.
   
   Identify the parts of the lever labelled S, Q and R  
   

   	S	Q	R
   A.	Load	Effort	Pivot
   B.	Pivot	Load	Effort
   C.	Load	Pivot	Effort
   D.	Effort	Pivot	Load

3. During a group discussion on the functions of the tongue, the following responses were given. Which one was wrong? 
   1. Pushes food down the gut
   2. Used to smell food
   3. Used to tastic food
   4. Used to roll the chewed food into small rounded balls 
4. Brian visited a school computer room during a Science lesson. He noticed that one of the computers monitor was as shown below 
   
   The part labelled K is called
   1. tool bar 
   2. the cursor
   3. zoom tool 
   4. text area 
5. Grade six learners were asked to state functions of stem in plants. Who among them gave a wrong answer? 
   1. Ken : Transports food from the leaves
   2. Peter : Absorbs water and mineral salts 
   3. Eric :  Stores water and food in some plants
   4. Jane : Transports water and minerals 
6. During a nature walk to a nearby forest in a certain school, pupils tied a transparent balloon to a leaf of a green plant and left it for three hours. What were the pupils likely to be investigating? 
   1. Photosynthesis 
   2. Respiration 
   3.  Transpiration 
   4. Stomata 
7. Three of the following are physical changes that take place in both boys and girls during adolescence. Which among them is a change that is experienced in boys only? 
   1. Shoulders broaden
   2. Increase in height and weight 
   3. Pimples appear on the face 
   4. Growth of hair in the pubic area
8. For a proper blood circulation in the human body, different parts perform different functions. Which among the following will carry oxygenated blood from the lungs? 
   1. Pulmonary artery
   2. Aorta 
   3. Vena cava 
   4. Pulmonary vein 
9. Ouma was involved in a road accident and he started bleeding. Which of the following blood components would protect Ouma from more bleeding? 
   1. Plasma 
   2. White blood cells 
   3. Platelets 
   4. Red blood cells  
10. In the female reproductive system, in which part does fertilization of the egg take place? 
    1. Uterus 
    2. Oviduct 
    3. Ovary
    4. Vagina 
11. Grade four pupils from Awendo Primary School carried out the experiment below with their Science teacher. 
    
    What were the pupils most likely investigating?
    1. Convection 
    2. Radiation 
    3. Conduction 
    4. Melting
12. Grade 5 pupils were asked to name solid wastes that decompose and those that do not decompose respectively. Which answer was correct? 
    1. Food remains and plastic shopping bags
    2. Broken phones and pencil chippings 
    3. Banana peels and rice left overs 
    4. Plastic bottles and anal waste
13. Three of the following are some of the effects of sound pollution to human beings. Which among them is not?
    1. Interference with communication
    2. Loss of hearing
    3. Sleep disturbances 
    4. Interferes with visibility 
14. Three of the following are things that force can do except 
    1. change direction of moving objects 
    2. stop a moving ball
    3. change mass of items
    4. change shape of object 
15. Grade five learners were provided with the following substances during their Science practical lesson 
    1. Wood ash
    2. Baking powder 
    3. Anti acid tablets
    4. Bar soap
       What effect do the substances above have on a litmus paper?
       1. Turn blue litrous paper red
       2. Turn red liturus paper blue 
       3. No effect on litres paper
       4. None of the above 

AGRICULTURE  (10 marks)

16. The following materials were collected from the school kitchen and school compound and damped in the compost pit. Which one was not supposed to be dumped in the compost pit?
    1. Green and dry plants 
    2. Broken pieces of glass
    3. Food remains
    4. Chicken dropping
17. Grade six learners of Hekima school did the following practices to conserve soil in their garden. Which practice did not conserve water? 
    1. Mulching
    2. Shading
    3. Thinning
    4. Planting cover crops
18. Jane filled a bottle with water and poured the water on the bare ground. Which type of soil erosion was she likely demonstrating?
    1. Rill 
    2. Sheet
    3. Gulley 
    4. Splash
19. Paul, a grade six Agriculture teacher, asked his learners to mention ways of controlling rill and gulley erosion. The following are responses given by the learners. Which one was wrong?
    1. Constructing gabions 
    2. Constructing terraces
    3. Contour ploughing 
    4. Mulching 
20. Mr.Ojwang is a well known farmer in his community and the main problem he experiences is the destruction of his crops by some small wild animals. Three of the following small wild animals can damage crops in the farm except
    1. squirrel
    2. monkeys 
    3. mole
    4. mongoose 
21. John was preparing a nursery bed to plant some seeds in his farm. He had the following tools in his store for the preparation. Which was the most suitable tool that he used to level the soil? 
    1. Garden trowel 
    2. Spade 
    3. Rake 
    4. Jembe
22. During a discussion about different types of crops found within their locality, Grade six learners were asked to mention creeping crops that grow in their farms. Who among the following gave a wrong answer? 
    1. John -Pumpkin 
    2. Sela Watermelons
    3. Steve-Aloe vera 
    4. Kelly - Cucumber 
23. Grade six learners with their agriculture teacher were seen preparing seeds of creeping crops. They did the following except 
    1. boiling seeds 
    2. washing seeds 
    3. sorting seeds 
    4. drying seeds 
24. After rains, a pupil saw some water flowing over the surface of the soil. What name is given to the excess water that flows over the soil surface? 
    1. Overflow 
    2. Excess water 
    3. Runoff 
    4. Floods 
25. During agriculture lesson. learners were asked to list importance of compost manure. Which one among the following is not an importance of compost manure? 
    1. Easy and cheap to make 
    2. Slowly releases plant nutrients into the soil 
    3. Has high rate of artificial fertilizers 
    4. Reduces the uses of artificial fertilizers and chemicals

HOME SCIENCE (10marks) 

26. The following are safety measures practised when stewing food. Which one is incorrect? 
    1. Handle sharp tools with care 
    2. Use holders to avoid burns 
    3. Stay away from the kitchen when cooking 
    4. Switch of sources of heat after cooking 
27. The statements below are about eating habits for adolescents. Which habit is unhealthy? 
    1. Eating a lot of vegetables 
    2. Eating snacks such as soda and snacks most of the times 
    3. Eating plenty of fruits 
    4. Drinking enough water 
28. Which one of the following is a factor to consider when planning a family meal? 
    1. Place 
    2. Method of cooking 
    3. Time 
    4. Health status 
29. Name the cleaning material below 
    
    
    1. Dustbin 
    2. Mop 
    3. Dustpan 
    4. Broom
30. Below are different sources of heat. Which one saves time when cooking? 
    1. Gas cooker 
    2. Jiko 
    3. Stove 
    4. Traditional fireplace 
31. The foods below are cooked using different methods. Which one must be cooked by deep frying?
    1. Fish 
    2. Chicken 
    3. Chips 
    4. Chapati 
32. The following are common communicable diseases. Which one is immunisable? 
    1. Malaria 
    2. Chicken pox 
    3. Ringworm 
    4. Scabies 
33. The animals below have been matched with the products we get from them. Which animal is correctly matched? 
    1. Cow - mutton 
    2. Sheep - milk 
    3. Goat - beef 
    4. Poultry - chicken 
34. The kitchen equipment below is used when preparing pancakes. Name it. 
    
    1. Whisk 
    2. Spoon 
    3. Blender
    4. Toaster 
35. Below are disadvantages of preserving meat by smoking except 
    1. loss of nutrients 
    2.  it's time consuming 
    3.  it's cheap 
    4. contamination by germs 

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION(15 marks) 

36. The following are ethics and values that describe integrity in sports except 
    1. respect
    2. honesty
    3. fair play 
    4.  jealousy 
37. One of the statements below describes the shoulder shrug finish technique. Which one?
    1. The runner reaches the finish line at full speed 
    2. The runner lifts the left shoulder up and lets his toe touch the finishing tape 
    3. The runner bends forward and turns the chest sideways into the finishing tape
    4. The runner lifts the right shoulder up and lets the foot touch the ground 
38. Before entering the swimming pool, a swimmer should do the following except 
    1. wear a swimming costume
    2. eat a heavy meal 
    3. take bath 
    4. warm up 
39. The following are rules for baton exchange. Which one is not? 
    1. The baton can be thrown 
    2. Lanes should not be obstructed 
    3. The baton should be carried in the hand throughout the race 
    4. Exchanging the baton within baton exchange zone 
40. The following are stages demonstrated in high jump. Arrange them in the correct order. (\
    1. Take-off 
    2. Landing area 
    3. Running 
    4. Flight 
       1. (iii), (i), (ii), (iv) 
       2.  (iv), (iii), (i), (ii) 
       3. (iii), (i), (iv), (ii) 
       4.  (i), (iii), (iv), (ii) 
41. Scissor technique is used in high jump. Which one of the following is a safety measure to observe while demonstrating? 
    1. Cross bar should be made of heavy materials
    2. Use sharp objects as the uprights 
    3. Sports shoes and attires are not necessary
    4. Ensure the uprights are firm and stable. 
42. Below is the javelin sector. Name the part labelled X
    
    1. Landing area 
    2. Runway 
    3. Throwing arc 
    4. Throwing sector
43. In games and sports, players are advised to perform thorough warm-up before performing the skill. Why is it important? 
    1. Prepares the body muscles for a vigorous activity 
    2. Makes the players win
    3. Enables them to get tired easily 
    4. Weakens the muscles 
44. Which one of the following is the second command when performing medium sprint start?
    1. On your marks 
    2. Go 
    3. Get set 
    4. Be ready 
45. The following are stages in hurdle. Which one is the third stage? 
    1.  Approach 
    2. Flight 
    3. Landing 
    4. Hurdle clearance 
46. Play items are sometimes improvised. Pick a list that can be used improvise a relay baton.
    1. Bottles, newspapers, scissors, glue, mannila 
    2. Papers, leaves, old clothes 
    3. Sticks, wires, maize stalks
    4. None of the above 
47. The following are equipment found in discus facility except
    1. marking flags 
    2. tapes 
    3. score cards
    4. balls
48. Below is a long jump field. Name the part labelled W 
    
    1. Runway 
    2. Landing 
    3. Take off board 
    4. Take off area 
49. The following items are found in a first aid kit except one. Which one?
    1. Bandage
    2. Knife
    3. Cotton wool
    4. Gloves
50. The following diseases are caused by lack of physical exercises. Which is the odd one out?
    1. Obesity 
    2. Diabetes 
    3. HIV and AIDS 
    4. High blood pressure 

MARKING SCHEME

SCI

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

AGRI

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

H/SCI

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

PHE

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

QUESTIONS

1. John saw the picture shown below on his way home. What type of soil erosion did he see? 
   
   
   1. Sheet erosion 
   2. Splash erosion 
   3. Gulley erosion
   4. Rill erosion. 
2. Depressions in which plants are grown and are very useful where there is little rain are called 
   1. sunken beds
   2. gulley beds
   3. tunnel beds 
   4. potholes. 
3. The following are deterrents that keep animals from destroying our crops. Which one is not?
   1. Wire mesh
   2. Safe traps 
   3. Deflectors
   4. Thorny fences.
4. Plants with weak stems that grow along the ground are called 
   1. vegetable plants
   2. creeping plants
   3. mangrove plants
   4. fruits.
5. John grew the vegetable crop below in his farm. 
   
   What is the name of the vegetable crop shown above?
   1. Spinach
   2. Cabbage
   3. Carrot
   4. Lentil.
6. The following are tools and equipment used when caring for vegetable crops. Which one is not? 
   1. Wheelbarrow 
   2. Watering can 
   3. Rake 
   4. Jembe. 
7. When we start cultivating crops, we first sow the seeds in a nursery and take care of them until they are ready for transplanting. Which of the following is a step involved when taking care of nurseries? 
   1. Mulching 
   2. Pruning
   3. Harvesting
   4. Intercropping. 
8. The following are benefits of growing vegetables in the garden. Which one is not? 
   1. It saves money on food.
   2. It is enjoyable doing planting activities.
   3. Planting vegetables minimizes waste.
   4. It makes us rich. 
9. Which one of the following is an indigenous food crop?
   1. Maize
   2. Sorghum
   3. Kales
   4. Cabbage.
10. Domestic animals are kept at home for the following reasons except 
    1. to provide security
    2. providing foodstuff such as milk and eggs
    3. to provide labour
    4. to babysit.
11. Wild animals can be a problem as they destroy our crops and domestic animals. Which of the following is a way of dealing with them without harming them?
    1. Use of sound devices such as metallic plates.
    2. Use of poison.
    3. Use of traps.
    4. Shooting them with arrows.
12. Which one of the following is a disease that we can get from being bitten or scratched by wild animals?
    1. Diarrhoea
    2. Epilepsy
    3. Rabies
    4. Malaria. 
13. The practice of planting crops to cover soil so that little water evaporates is called 
    1. intercropping
    2. covercropping
    3. mulching
    4. shading. 
14. The practice of alteration of the properties of soil to improve its performance is called 
    1. soil erosion 
    2. soil improvement 
    3. soil alteration 
    4. soil organization.
15. An advantage of using organic manure is that they 
    1. can be used for a long time without affecting the soil 
    2. cause soil erosion.
    3. make the soil change colour 
    4. make the plants sweeter. 
16. Vertebrates are animals that 
    1. have backbones 
    2. do not have backbones.
    3. have hair or fur on their bodies 
    4. live in the water.
17. The following are flowering plants except
    1. bean 
    2. algae
    3. orange 
    4. passion. 
18. Which one of the following is not a sense organ in a human being? 
    1. Eyes 
    2. Tongue
    3. Head
    4. Skin
19. The figure below shows a certain body muscle. 
    
    Which one of the following is not a function of the above muscles? 
    1. Protects the internal body organs. 
    2. Helps us stand upright.
    3. Supports the upper body. 
    4. Helps us to turn and twist our back. 
20. When we breathe in, the body takes in and uses oxygen. Which gas do we breathe out and pass as a waste product? 
    1. Water vapour.
    2. Nitrogen
    3. Carbon monoxide 
    4. Carbon dioxide. 
21. After a heavy rain season, children in Sakari area developed some cold and coughs. Which of the following is a sign and symptom of colds? 
    1. Nose block and sore throats.
    2. Body aches and headache.
    3. Fever and sweating. 
    4. Pain in the chest when coughing. 
22. The following are main measures which should be taken in the prevention of cholera. Which one is not? 
    1. Covering cooked food to prevent flies from contaminating them. 
    2. Washing hands with soap and water after visiting the toilet and before handling food.
    3. Drinking clean boiled or treated water.
    4. Wearing protective clothes like gumboots and water tight gloves while working in stagnant water. 
23. A bedbug is an external parasite. What is the meaning of an external parasite? 
    1. Small living things that are found on the skin of human beings. 
    2. Small living things that are found inside the body of human beings. 
    3. Creatures found underneath the water. 
    4. Living things that feed on dead animals.
24. Grade 5 learners observed the picture below from internet. 
    
    What is the name of the parasite shown?
    1. Round worms. 
    2. Lice
    3. Hookworms.
    4. Tapeworm. 
25. The following are the things you will need to key in information in a computer. Which one is used in typing? 
    1. The mouse 
    2. Monitor 
    3. A CPU 
    4. Keyboard. 
26. Miriam wanted to go shopping and her mother gave her a shopping list. What is the importance of the shopping list?
    1. It helps save money as a person only buys what they need.
    2. It enables one to buy anything they like.
    3. It enables one to spend a lot of money.
    4. It makes one waste a lot of time.
27. The following are factors we should consider when choosing foods from the general grocery. Which one is not? 
    1. The type of material the packaging is made of.
    2. The weight of the food item.
    3. If the food item is popular. 
    4. The price of the food items.
28. John was advised by the doctor to take a balanced diet. What does a balanced diet consist of?
    1. Carbohydrates and vitamins only.
    2. Carbohydrates and minerals only.
    3. Proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins.
    4. Proteins and minerals only.
29. The cooking method where food is placed inside a pan filled with hot oil is called 
    1. steaming
    2. boiling
    3. grilling 
    4. deep frying. 
30. The following are hygiene practices to be observed except
    1. brushing teeth everyday
    2. combing the hair regularly 
    3. taking a bath daily and wearing clean clothes
    4. using a lot of deodorant when you haven'tbathed.
31. The youths are advised to positively make use of digital devices. In what ways can they use digital devices positively? 
    1. Searching for information from the internet.
    2. Playing video games. 
    3. Watching scary movies. 
    4. Using the internet to bully others.
32. Malia wants to make mandazis by deep frying them. What precautions does she need to observe to avoid injury?
    1. Not filling the pan with oil until it is full.
    2. Placing the mandazis only when the oil is coiling hot. 
    3. Throwing the mandazi in the oil and stay far away from the pan. 
    4. Pouring water on the oil if it gets too hot.
33. Most kitchen tools are made of the following materials except
    1. melamine
    2. plastics
    3. aluminium
    4. ballast. 
34. As Ben was cleaning dishes, he realized that he didn't have a scrubber. What material can he use instead? 
    1. Charcoal
    2. Soil
    3. Brush
    4. Sponge. 
35. Sasha likes using accessories. Which of the following is among her accessories? 
    1. Lips tick 
    2. Bracelet
    3. Perfume
    4. Shampoo.
36. The following are symptoms of a heart attack. Which one is not? 
    1. Feeling exhausted.
    2. Chest pain.
    3. Irregular and rapid heartbeats.
    4. Diahorrea.
37. Grade five learners were asked to discuss the importance of good time management. They came up with the following points. Which one is not correct? It helps us to
    1. finish our work on time 
    2. do more tasks in less time 
    3. achieve what we want faster
    4. become strong. 
38. Grade 4 learners were asked to match cleaning tools with materials used for making them. Which one of the following was not correctly matched? 
    1. Broom: Wires, twigs, reeds. 
    2. Dusters: Feathers or soft pieces of cloth.
    3. Mops: Coconut fibres or sisal fibres.
    4. Dust pan: Old jerry can or carton boxes. 
39. Communicable diseases can be passed from one person to another. Which one of the following is a communicable disease?
    1. Diabetes 
    2. Coughs and colds 
    3. Epilepsy 
    4. High blood pressure.
40. When performing a two-handed catch technique in ball games, where should the eye be facing? 
    1. Down on the ball.
    2. Back of the ball.
    3. On the coming ball.
    4. Over the ball. 
41. A pupil performed a throw while his hips and shoulders were rotating and the throwing arm was moving downward and upward. Which pass was he performing? 
    1. Chest pass
    2. Over arm pass
    3. Under arm pass 
    4. Shoulder pass
42. Grade 4 learners listed down places where they could play their games during free times. Which of the following places is secure?
    1. In the playground.
    2. In the dining hall.
    3. In the swimming pool.
    4. Along a busy highway. 
43. The following are types of passes used in soccer. Which one is not? 
    1. Instep
    2. Ball of foot 
    3. Inside of foot
    4. Overarm pass.
44. The figure below shows a rounder's bat. 
    
    The part marked X is mostly covered by
    1. wax
    2. rubber 
    3. metal 
    4. wool.
45. Mr. Jumwa gave his grade 4 learners different ropes. Which of the following activities can they play using the rope? 
    1. Dancing
    2. Hide and seek 
    3. Skipping 
    4. Bean bay game. 
46. The Warrior team have a match in the afternoon. They have to practice in the morning. Which one of the following is a cool down activity that they can perform? 
    1. Slow dance
    2. Rabbit jumps 
    3. Squat jumps 
    4. Frog jumps. 
47. Abel saw the facility below in the field. What is the name of the facility shown?
    
    1. Serving area 
    2. Landing area
    3. Clearing area 
    4. Pivot point. 
48. The best weight for a javelin to be used by grade 6 learners should be
    1. 200g 
    2. 400g
    3. 1kg 
    4. 250g. 
49. The following are steps used in releasing a javelin. 
    1. Throw in a straight line at the top. 
    2. Withdraw the javelin. 
    3. Release the javelin from the fingers. 
    4. Stand facing forward with body turned
       Which of the following is the correct order of performing the release? 
       1. (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
       2. (ii), (i), (iv), (iii) 
       3. (iii), (iv), (i), (ii) 
       4. (iv), (ii), (iii), (i)
50. A Grade 6 learner was seen performing the activity below. Which technique was he performing? 
    
    1. Straddle 
    2. Wounded duck 
    3. Straddle cross 
    4. Skier. 

MARKING SCHEME

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

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Grade six learners went for a nature walk to study the functions of various parts of a plant. They listed the following. It 
   1. transports water mineral salts
   2. absorbs water and mineral salts 
   3. anchors a plant firmly into the soil
   4. manufactures food
      Which of the above two are for roots only?
      
      1. (i) and (iii)
      2. (ii) and (iii)
      3. (ii) and (iv)
      4. (i) and (iv)
2. Which one of the following is an harmful fungi plant?
   
   1. yeast
   2. mushroom
   3. penicillium
   4. moulds 
3. A learner observed that a cow he was grazing covered itself from the burning sun under a shade.
   The characteristic portrayed by the cow was that living things
   
   1. react to the changes in the environment
   2. rest
   3. feed 
   4. reproduction
4. A mother in a certain family always instructs her children to use water that has washed clothes to mop and wipe shoes. This method of conserving water is known as
   
   1. recycling
   2. reducing
   3. re-using
   4. recycling and reducing
5. The phase of the moon that is not visible is known as
   
   1. quarter moon
   2. new moon
   3. crescent
   4. full moon
   5. 6
6. A common characteristic between a mammal and a bird is
   
   1. breath by means of gills
   2. they are both warm blooded
   3. they have scales
   4. they give birth to live young ones

Study the diagram and use. It to answer question 7 and 8

7. The exchange of gases takes place in the part labelled
   1. B
   2. D
   3. C
   4. A
8. What happens to the parts labelled D when breathing in it
   
   1. moves up
   2. becomes dome-shaped
   3. expands
   4. flattens
9. Force is a __________________________
   
   1. newton
   2. measure
   3. push or pull
   4. machine
10. A snake moves by _________________________________
    
    1. sliding
    2. hopping
    3. running
    4. slithering 
11. All the following are waterborne diseases except
    1. Malaria
    2. Cholera
    3. Typhoid
    4. Dysentery
12. The component of blood that transports carbon dioxide is known as
    
    1. plasma
    2. red blood cells
    3. platelets
    4. white blood cells 

The diagram below shows a female reproductive system. Use it to answer questions 13 and 14.

13. The part labelled Y is known as
    
    1. oviduct
    2. birth canal
    3. uterus
    4. ovary
14. Which part labelled on the diagram above is involved with ovulation?
    
    1. X
    2. Y
    3. W
    4. Z
15. The part that stores undigested food matter is called?
    
    1. Anus
    2. Stomach
    3. Ileum
    4. Rectum
16. The framework of bones in the human body is known as ________________________________
    
    1. backbones
    2. ribcage
    3. skull
    4. skeleton
17. Which one of is not an external parasite?
    
    1. Tapeworms
    2. Lice
    3. Mite
    4. Jiggers
18. The following are changes that takes places during adolescence
    
    1. menstrual cycle begin
    2. beards grow 
    3. broadening of shoulders
    4. increase of height
    5. increase of hips
       Which of the above is for boys only
       
       1. (iv) and (i)
       2. (iii) and (ii)
       3. (iv) and (v)
       4. (iv) and (i)
19. The blood group that is regarded as a universal donor is known as blood group
    
    1. O
    2. AB
    3. A
    4. B
20. All the following are ways on how we can care of our teeth. Which one is not
    
    1. eating of too much ice creams
    2. brushing our teeth regularly
    3. visiting a dentist for check up
    4. eating a hard food to exercise our teeth

AGRICUTURE

21. An example of climbing crop is
    
    1. orange
    2. passion
    3. mango
    4. apple
22. All the following fruits are not eaten as fresh fruits except
    
    1. pumpkin
    2. cucumber
    3. calabash
    4. watermelon
23. The removal of unwanted plants from a seed bed is called
    
    1. cover cropping
    2. mulching
    3. shading
    4. weeding
24. Transplanting means ____________________________
    
    1. removal of unwanted plants
    2. removing the weak plants
    3. putting seeds into the soil
    4. transferring seedlings to the main garden
25. Name one tool that can be used during soil recovery
    
    1. spade
    2. panga
    3. gumboots
    4. hammer
26. Which of the following is an agent of soil erosion
    
    1. vehicles
    2. wind
    3. plants
    4. animals
27. The type of soil erosion that is characteristed by deep v shaped channels can best be controlled by
    
    1. mulching
    2. planting cover crops
    3. building gabions
    4. terracing
28. The process of removing excess branches from a tree is called?
    
    1. Mulching
    2. Pruning
    3. Transplanting
    4. Cutting

Study the illustration below.

29. The soil labelled A is likely to be
    
    1. Sand
    2. clay
    3. loam
    4. silt
30. Which of the following is a use of water in the farm?
    1. Watering animals.
    2. Drinking
    3. Cooling machines
    4. Surfing 

HOMESCIENCE. 

31. The diagram below shows a symbol found on a shirt
    
    What is the meaning of the symbol?
    
    1. Wash by hand
    2. Do not bleach
    3. Do not dry clean 
    4. Dry on a clothes line
32. Cosmetics when misused can cause the following dangers except
    
    1. heart problems
    2. irritation on the skin
    3. fire 
    4. eye infection
33. Which one of the following disease is a malnutritional disease?
    
    1. heart problems
    2. Typhoid
    3. Epilepsy
    4. Marasmus
34. The following are factors to consider when making a budget except
    
    1. expenses
    2. saving
    3. amount of money available
    4. loan
35. The food below provide us with which mineral?
    
    
    1. iron and iodine
    2. calcium
    3. protein
    4. phosphorus
36. The following are functions of Iodine apart from?
    
    1. It enables the thyroid gland to function well
    2. It prevents goitre
    3. Its good for proper growth of the body
    4. It prevents iron deficiency anaemia 
37. The following are advantages of woven baskets except
    
    1. They are easy to carry
    2. They are less durable
    3. They are available in different sizes
    4. They allow free circulation of air which makes the vegetable fresh
38. The cooking place below is called
    
    
    1. gas cooker
    2. paraffin stove
    3. electric cooker
    4. traditional open fire place
39. The following foods are baked except
    
    1. cake
    2. bread
    3. yams
    4. milked tea
40. What is the other name of the below item? 
    
    
    1. Yarns
    2. Hook
    3. Fabric
    4. Fibre 40. 

PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION

41. Which pass is mainly used to serve the ball in the game of volleyball?
    
    1. under arm pass
    2. over arm pass
    3. overhead pass
    4. chest pass
42. Which game is played in the below pitch?
    
    
    1. Netball
    2. Soccer
    3. Handball
    4. Volleyball
43. Which one of the following is not a skill related to fitness?
    
    1. Coordination
    2. Agility 
    3. Power
    4. Flexibility 
44. Which skill in rope work does one alternate toes heels together as he/she jumps
    
    1. straddle and straddle cross
    2. wounded duck
    3. skier 
    4. Swing kick
45. Which of the following is not a section in and players is known as long jump field? 
    1. Landing pit
    2. Runaway
    3. Throwing circle
    4. Take off board

Use the picture below to answer questions 46 and 47. 

46. Which technique is shown in the picture above
    
    1. drop-finish
    2. run through
    3. shoulder shrag
    4. bullet finish
47. Which safety precaution should be taken when performing the above finish?
    
    1. Change lane
    2. Do not jump
    3. Maintain the lane
    4. Block your opponent
48. James was walking on a beam during break time as shown below
    
    Which part of his body did he use to maintain balance?
    
    1. Hands
    2. Legs
    3. Waist
    4. Head
49. In a competition, equality respect for rules and players is known as
    
    1. running
    2. default
    3. fairplay
    4. playing
50. The first step of managing open wounds is
    
    1. applying detol or spirit
    2. cleaning the wound
    3. applying alcohol
    4. bandaging the wound

MARKING SCHEME

SCI/TECH

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

AGRI

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

H/SCIENCE

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

P.E

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

SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY. 

1. Grade six learners collected the following samples of plants during a nature walk. Which one was a non-flowering plant?
   
   1. Pigweed
   2. Aloe Vera
   3. Blackjack
   4. Mushroom
2. The diagram below shows different parts of a plant.
   
   In which of the following labelled parts makes plant's food?
   
   1. M
   2. O
   3. N
   4. P
3. The following is a picture of a certain plant in our locality. What is the name of the plant?
   
   
   1. Bean plant
   2. Maize plant
   3. Mango plant
   4. Millet plant
4. When handling harmful plants, learners were requested to observe the following safety precautions. Which one is not correct?
   
   1. Wash your hands after handling plants 
   2. Wear dust mask
   3. Taste some of the wild fruits
   4. Use safety gloves
5. Grade six learners uprooted a young plant. They dipped the uprooted plant in a glass of water. They added some drops of oil to the water inside the glass. The plant:-
   1. dropped all the leaves
   2. absorbed oil
   3. turned more green
   4. dried up
6. The following are some of the plants that shows examples of plants with fibrous roots and those with tap roots. Which one of them contains fibrous roots?
   
   1. Maize plant, pea's plant
   2. Rice plant, millet plant
   3. Wheat plant, mango plant
   4. Millet plant, sunflower plant
7. Animals are classified in two main groups, that is, vertebrates and invertebrates. Which one of the following is not an invertebrates? 
   1. Insects
   2. Worms
   3. Myria pods
   4. Lizard
8. The following are the major classification of insects, which is not correct?
   
   1. They have a pair of antennae
   2. They have compound eyes
   3. They have two body sections
   4. They have six legs
9. Grade six learners of Mwihaka Primary School designed placards to sensitize people
   on ways of conserving water. Using water to water vegetables after washing tomatoes in the kitchen is an example of:-
   
   1. recycling
   2. treating water
   3. reusing
   4. reducing
10. What will happen to a hot nail when placed in cold water?
    
    1. Float
    2. Expand
    3. Contract
    4. Bend 
11. The following pictures shows electricity wires running beside a road. 
    
    Describe what happens to the electro power line during hot weather. The wires:-
    
    1. contract
    2. rust
    3. expand
    4. float
12. The diagram below shows the parts of human heart. 
    
    Look at the picture and answer the questions that follow.
    Which part of the human heart is represented with letter V?
    
    1. Aorta
    2. Left auricle
    3. Vena cava
    4. Left ventricle
13. The following are the safety precautions to be observed when handling computing 
    device except:-
    
    1. not overloading sockets
    2. switching off when not in use
    3. handling with dry hands
    4. wiping with wet cloths
14. Spreadsheet is an application that allow data to be arranged in rows and columns of a grid. to be used in calculations and analysis of numeral data. The following are digital devices that a spreadsheet application can be found on, except:-
    
    1. tablets
    2. desktops
    3. laptops
    4. televisions 
15. Kioko, a grade six learner wanted to send some messages to his classmates about some learning resources he had downloaded from his mother's phone. Which one of the following apps would Kioko use to locate the message app?
    
16. Maina observed that at the side of the road there were several shallow channels parallel to the road. What do you think caused this?
    
    1. Cattle as they crossed the road.
    2. Soil erosion.
    3. Earthquake
    4. People digging.
17. Clara's farm has experienced gulley erosion for some time. Which of the following will be the best control?
    
    1. Constructing gabions
    2. Contour ploughing
    3. Terracing
    4. Mulching.
18. Jay came across one of the methods of controlling soil erosion as shown in the picture below. What is it called? 
    
    1. Terracing
    2. Contour ploughing
    3. strip cropping
    4. Mulching
19. One of the ways of conserving soil moisture is by making sunken seedbeds. What is a sunken bed?
    
    1. Depressions in which you grow plants.
    2. Small hills for growing plants
    3. Large trenches for growing plants.
    4. Small trenches for growing plants.
20. Your parents have been complaining about the crops being destroyed by wild animals. Name one deterrent you can recommend:-
    
    1. fencing with wire mesh
    2. shooting with a gun.
    3. staying at the farm to chase them.
    4. using poison
21. Using deterrents to keep crops from being destroyed by wild animals is important because?
    
    1. It helps to protect diversity of wildlife.
    2. It helps you to look rich.
    3. It keeps animals from eating children.
    4. It makes the farm beautiful.
22. Watermelon is which type of a crop?
    
    1. Standing
    2. Creeping
    3. Crawling.
    4. Climbing
23. The process by which plants are transferred from the nursery to the planting is site called:-
    
    1. transplanting
    2. sowing
    3. weeding
    4. watering
24. Weeding is important in caring for young creeping crops. Why?
    
    1. It helps reduce competition for nutrients.
    2. It helps for the area to look good.
    3. It helps to keep the farmer busy.
    4. It helps to increase work.
25. Name the type of start technique in a race shown below.
    
     
    1. Head start
    2. Crouch start
    3. Frog jump
    4. Bullet start
26. Which cards are used in managing cer games?
    
    1. Blue cards
    2. Yellow cards.
    3. Square cards
    4. Pinpoint cards
27. What is tagging in rugby?
    
    1. pulling tags or stripes from the striker carrying the ball to restrict their attack to the try line.
    2. Passing the ball to the teammate
    3. Opposing the scoring
    4. Throwing the ball that was offside
28. Why is pivoting important in frisbee game?
    
    1. Striking the opponent.
    2. It helps a thrower to evade the opponent.
    3. Elevating teammate.
    4. Helps in scoring.
29. Which technique is not used in swimming?
    
    1. Breaststroke
    2. Headstand
    3. Backstroke
    4. Sidestroke
30. Kijana drew a field below. What is its name?
    
    
    1. Soccer field
    2. Track field
    3. Discuss field
    4. Volleyball pitch
31. The following are steps involved in doing a bunch start. Which one is the correct order?
    
    1. Placing both feet behind the starting line. Arms straight shoulder-width apart with fingers spread behind the line and a thumb turned away.
    2. Keep the head in the line with the body, eyes focused ahead down on the lane.
    3. Placing the legs such that the toes of the rear foot are approximately in line with the heel of the front foot.
    4. On the set command, go in ready position with the whole mbody and raise the hips just above the shoulders
       1. iii, i, ii, iv
       2. ii, i, iv, iii
       3. i, ii, iii, iv
       4. iii, ii, iv, i
32. How should one approach during drop finishing technique?
    
    1. With the neck bend
    2. Full speed
    3. Chest at back
    4. Legs apart
33. Name the type of balance shown below.
    
    1. Hand balance
    2. Headstand balance
    3. V-balance
    4. Forward roll
34. Which one of the following is not a symptom of strain?
    
    1. Pain
    2. Muscles cramping
    3. Muscles weakness
    4. Ease to move
35. Which one of the following is not a factor to be considered when choosing a suitable place for outdoor activities?
    
    1. Weather
    2. Accessibility with varied needs
    3. Mode of transport
    4. Must be luxurious place
36. Which one of the following is not drill used in physical and health education?
    
    1. Hand drill
    2. Box drill
    3. Single leg box drill
    4. Reaction drill
37. One of the following is an equipment used in softball. Which one is it?
    
    1. Javelin
    2. Shot put
    3. Catcher's mitts
    4. Pitcher
38. How many players per team are required to play Tug Rugby? 
    
    1. Six
    2. Seven
    3. Eleven
    4. Fourteen
39. Which one is not a way of resolving conflicts in games and sports?
    
    1. Discussing as a group.
    2. Listening to each other.
    3. Being fare to each other.
    4. Retaliation
40. One of the following is an emotional change that occurs in a pre-adolescent. Which one is it
    
    1. Increase in weight and height
    2. Broadening of hips
    3. Growth of hair under the arms and around the pubic area
    4. Experiencing mood swings
41. The learners below were asked to state aspects of grooming. Who gave a wrong answer?
    1. Juma-taking bath daily
    2. Anita-keeping unkempt hair
    3. Paul-Shaving hair under the armpits
    4. Halima- proper dressing
42. Diseases such as ringworms and scabies mainly affect the:- 
    1. legs
    2. eyes
    3. skin
    4. head
43. Learners were asked to identify surfaces found at home. Which one of the following is not?
    
    1. Plastic 
    2. Wooden
    3. Glass
    4. Cemented
44. What's the name of the cleaniong tool below?
    
    1. Dustpan
    2. Broom
    3. Long-handle mop
    4. Dust bin
45. Mbira was not feeling well and had the following signs and symptoms
    
    1. Fever
    2. Running nose
    3. Dry cough.
       Which one of the following common diseases was he likely to be suffering from? 
       1. Malaria
       2. Coughs
       3. Common cold
       4. Tuberculosis
46. Which one of the following is a fuel used at home?
    
    1. Water
    2. Electricity
    3. Torch
    4. Light
47. Which one of the following is not a reason as to why we should prepare a shopping list? A
    1. To save time
    2. To buy appropriate items
    3. To save money
    4. To forget what we want to buy.
48. During lunch, Wamuyu decided to have vegetables and some oranges. The food she took is rich in?
    
    1. Proteins
    2. Energy
    3. Vitamins
    4. Fats
49. Hassan was asked to state the use of salt when laundering loose-coloured fabrics. Which one is it? 
    1. Prevents the fabric from fading.
    2. Bleach the fabric.
    3. Make the fabric strong.
    4. Brighten the fabric.
50. Name the type of stitch shown in the diagram below. 
    
    
    1. Stem stitch
    2. Hemming stitch
    3. Chain stitch
    4. Loop stitch