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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (15marks)

  1. A part from growth, three of the following are other characteristics of animals. Which one is not?
    1. They die
    2. They make their own food
    3. They reproduce
    4. They feed
  2. When handling plants we are required to use some equipment. Which one of the equipment below protects our hands from harmful plants?
    1. Goggles
    2. Overcoat
    3. Gloves
    4. Forceps
  3. Grade four learners were asked to list vertebrates that they know. They gave the following animals. Which among them is wrong?
    1. Locust
    2. Shark
    3. Tilapia
    4. Frog
  4. During a dry season, pupils from Igoji primary school were able to note that most of the plants around their school had dried up. What does that show?
    1. Plants feed
    2. Plants remove waste
    3. Plants dry
    4. Plants die
  5. The diagram below shows a human tooth. What is the function of the tooth below?
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    1. Cuts and bites food
    2. Pierces and tears food
    3. Bites and tears food
    4. Grinds and chews food

Use the diagram below to answer questions 6 and 7   

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  1. What is the name of the part labelled (ii)
    1. Wind pipe
    2. Trachea
    3. Large intestine
    4. Oesophagus
  2. In which part of the digestive system is the undigested food stored temporarily before removal?
    1. v
    2. ii
    3. iv
    4. iii
  3. The following are ways of polluting environment except
    1. burning charcoal
    2. vehicles fumes
    3. planting more trees
    4. burning wastes
  4. Grade four learners were learning about effects of air pollution. Which of the following learners did not give the correct answer?
    1. Luke - Air pollution causes breathing problems
    2. Amani - Air pollution causes eye irritation
    3. Kimani - Air pollution causes poor visibility
    4. Ruth - Air pollution causes proper growth of plants
  5. Four learners were asked to mention safety precautions to take when working in a water polluted environment. Who gave the wrong precaution?
    1. Wearing gumboots
    2. Uprooting dead rotten plants with bare hands
    3. Putting on water proof coat
    4. Wearing gloves
  6. Grade 3 teacher drew the type of tooth shown below and asked learners to name it. Who among them gave the correct name?
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    1. Andrew - Premolar
    2. Jemima - Incisor
    3. Maureen - Canine
    4. Oscar - Molar
  7. Grade 4 learners were learning about ways of keeping our teeth healthy. Among the following ways, which one is not correct?
    1. Visiting a dentist regularly
    2. Eating food like sweets and chocolates
    3. Chewing hard food like carrots
    4. Brushing teeth after every meal.
  8. Dennis and his classmates were playing a game at the school field. After a few minutes, they heard the lunch bell ringing. They stopped playing and went to the dining hall. They could smell the sweet aroma of the food being served. Which parts of the body did Dennis use to hear and smell respectively?
    1. Ears and nose
    2. Nose and ears
    3. Eyes and Nose
    4. Tongue and ears
  9. Grade 4 learners were asked to state how they can help to reduce air pollution. They gave the following answers. Which one was not a correct answer?
    1. Sprinkling ash in pit latrines
    2. Sprinkling water on dusty grounds.
    3. Proper disposal of dirty water
    4. Disposing waste properly
  10. Grade 4 learners were asked by their Science teacher to name examples of living things. Among the following things listed, which one is a living thing?
    1. Trees
    2. Chair
    3. Phone
    4. Rocks

AGRICULTURE  (10 marks)  

  1. The following are different types of soils. Which type of soil is good for farming?
    1. Sandy soil
    2. Clay soil
    3. Loam soil
    4. Sandy clay soil
  2. The following materials can be used to make compost manure. Which one is not?
    1. Chicken dropping
    2. Cow dung
    3. Dry leaves
    4. Polythene bags
  3. A grade four boy was transplanting seedlings. Which tool was he using to remove seedlings from the soil?
    1. Trowel
    2. Jembe
    3. Panga
    4. Spade
  4. Mary planted carrots in a container garden. Three of the following are activities she is supposed to carry out to care for the carrots. Which one was not necessary?
    1. Mulching
    2. Cutting
    3. Watering
    4. Weeding
  5. A grade four teacher asked grade four learners to state importance of soil to plants and animals. Four pupils gave the following responses.
    John - Soil provides plants with mineral salts and nutrients
    Asha - Soil stores air used by plants and animals
    Jane - Soil stores water used by plants and animals
    Mike - Soil is used for construction
    Who gave a wrong answer?
    1. Asha
    2. Jane
    3. John
    4. Mike
  6. Atieno visited her grand parents during rainy season. She noticed that her grand parents had planted rice on their farm. Which type of soil was the farm likely to have?
    1. Loam soil
    2. Clay soil
    3. Silt
    4. Sandy soil
  7. Grade four learners in Upendo school wanted to make a compost manure. Among the following tools that they brought to school, which one was not useful in making the compost manure?
    1. Jembe
    2. Spade
    3. Garden fork
    4. Dustpan
  8. When discusing about physical properties of soil, learners listed different properties. Among the following properties, which makes clay to hold water for long?
    1. Has large particles
    2. Good for growing crops
    3. Has small particles
    4. Sticky when wet
  9. Below are reasons why farmers are encouraged to use compost manure on their farms. Which one is not? Compost manures
    1. contain nutrients
    2. improve the soil structure
    3. do not pollute the soil
    4. are expensive to make
  10. Jane planted a mango seedling in a container and kept it behind their house. Which one of the following would be the best method of irrigating the seedling?
    1. Flood irrigation
    2. Drip irrigation
    3. Sprinkler irrigation
    4. Furrow irrigation

HOMESCIENCE  (10 marks)

  1. Which one does not cause diarrhoea?
    1. Eating contaminated food
    2. Eating fruits before washing them
    3. Washing vegetables before cooking
    4. Poor sanitation
  2. We eat different types of food at home and school. Why do we eat fruits and vegetables?
    1. To grow
    2. To get energy
    3. To be strong
    4. To prevent diseases
  3. The following are different types of shoes. Which one is suitable during rainy muddy season?
    1. Gumboots
    2. Rubber shoes
    3. Saddle shoes
    4. Canvas shoes
  4. The following are things a child needs to grow healthy. Which one is not?
    1. Playing
    2. Eating a balanced diet
    3. Maintaining hygiene
    4. Drinking alcohol
  5. Which quality should you look for when choosing a play item?
    1. It should be sharp
    2. It should be heavy
    3. It should be clean and safe
    4. It should be expensive
  6. The following are locally available materials used to make a play item: dry leaves, dry grass, old pieces of cloth, string and waste paper. The materials are suitable for making a
    1. ball
    2. rope
    3. shakers
    4. hola hoops
  7. Which type of common illnesses has the following signs in a person?
    1. watery mucus
    2. sneezing and fever
      1. Earache
      2. Cold
      3. Malaria
      4. Diarrhoea
  8. The following are heathy measures that prevent common illnesses except
    1. wash hands before you eat
    2. wash hands after visiting the toilet
    3. wash fruits before you eat
    4. eating cold foods
  9. The following are common illnesses. Which one causes passage of loose or watery stool?
    1. Sore throat
    2. Coughs
    3. Stomachache
    4. Vomiting
  10. The following are causes of common illnesses. Which one can cause a severe cough?
    1. Drinking contaminated water
    2. Eating a lot of food
    3. Playing near the road
    4. Inhaling a lot of smoke

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION (15 marks)

  1. Which one of the following materials is suitable for making a skipping rope?
    1. Bottle tops
    2. Old wires
    3. Sisal fibre
    4. Thread
  2. The diagram below represents a place where certain sports take place. Name it.
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    1.  Athletics track
    2. Softball pitch
    3. Handball court
    4. Football pitch
  3. The following are benefits of teamwork in games and sports except
    1. it enhances cooperation among players
    2. leads to failure of the team
    3. enhances unity among themselves
    4. players comfort each other whenever they lose a match.
  4. The following materials can be used to improvise a soccer ball. Which one is should not be used?
    1. Leaves
    2. Old clothing
    3. Papers
    4. Soil
  5. Players are advised to have commitment to a team during games and sports so that
    1. they are dedicated during competition
    2. they are demoralised easily
    3. they compete unfairly
    4. they win the match
  6. The following are reasons why we should practise rope skipping in our daily lives except
    1.  it helps reduce body weight
    2. it brings fun and enjoyment among children
    3. it makes one tired and sick
    4. enables us to be physically fit
  7. A grade four Physical and Health Education teacher advised learners to choose the correct length of skipping ropes depending on their body sizes. Why is it necessary to consider the length of the rope?
    1. To have fun during the activity
    2. To prevent accidents
    3. To reduce tiredness
    4. Enables one to skip the rope for a long time.
  8. The following are events that take place in an athletics track except
    1. 100m race
    2. long jump
    3. 200m race
    4. 400m race
  9. Which one of the following is a safety measure to observe while performing bounce pass?
    1. Play in a flat field free from foreign objects
    2. Play on a slippery ground
    3. Does not require warm up before performing
    4. Do not wear sports attire
  10. Which material cannot be used for hand juggling?
    1. Sharp stones
    2. Scarves
    3. Handkerchiefs
    4. Balls
  11. The following equipment are used in the game of rounders except
    1. rounders ball
    2. rounders bat
    3. helmet
    4. net
  12. When performing headstand, one should observe the following except
    1. ensure the field is flat
    2. avoid slippery ground
    3. perform on a sloping ground to enjoy more
    4. collect all sharp objects from the field
  13. Which one of the following is a safety precaution to observe when batting in the game of rounders?
    1. Move closer to your friend
    2. Share the bat when batting
    3. Remove the helmet to see clearly
    4. Keep distance
  14. The following are benefits of cool down activities. Which one is not?
    1. Helps to cool our bodies
    2. Helps to regain lost energy
    3. Makes us feel sleepy
    4. Makes us feel relaxed
  15. The exercise done after a game is called
    1. warm-up activity
    2. cool down activity
    3. jogging
    4. racing

MARKING SCHEME

SCIENCE

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

AGRI

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

H/SCI

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

PHE

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

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (15marks)

  1. Which group consists of living things only?
    1. Pawpaw, brick, stones
    2. Mango, snail, cactus plant
    3. Soil, water, air
    4. Coat, building, soil
  2. Three of the following are characteristics of animals. Which one is not?
    1. All move by flying
    2. They die
    3. They reproduce
    4. They grow
  3. Grade four leaners were asked by their science teacher to visit a nearby forest to collect some plants for an experiment. They were asked to come with protective gears. Which among the following was not necessary?
    1. Gumboots
    2. Apron
    3. Vest
    4. Goggles
  4. The following are ways of making drinking water safe. Which one is the best way?
    1. Boiling
    2. Filtering
    3. Sieving
    4. Use of chemicals

The chart below shows the days of the week and weather condition during the day. Use it to answer question 5 and 6  

 Day   Morning   Afternoon 
 Monday    windy   sunny 
 Tuesday    rainy   windy 
 Wednesday    rainy   cloudy 
 Thursday   windy   rainy 

 

  1. Which day was the most favourable for washing clothes?
    1. Tuesday
    2. Wednesday
    3. Monday
    4. Thursday
  2. Which of the following symbols represents the weather condition on Wednesday afternoon?
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  3. Animals are grouped into two groups. Among the following animals, which one is an invertebrate?
    1. Frog
    2. Snail
    3. Cow
    4. Cat
  4. The following are digital devices that are used to take pictures of animals. Which one can not be used?
    1. Camera
    2. Phones
    3. Radio
    4. Tablets
  5. During a clean up exercise, grade 3 learners were sweeping their dusty classroom. Which among the following protective gears would protect them from inhaling dust?
    1. Face mask
    2. Goggles
    3. Gloves
    4. Head gears
  6. Which of the following animals moves by slithering?
    1. Monkey
    2. Snail
    3. Hen
    4. Snake
  7. How many types of teeth does an adult human being have?
    1. 32
    2. 24
    3. 4
    4. 28
  8. When handling plants with thorns, which protective gear should one wear or hands so as to protect himself or herself when handling the plants?
    1. Gloves
    2. Gumboots
    3. Tongs
    4. Handkerchiefs
  9. The following are all domestic animals kept at our homes. Which among them is kept for the security?
    1. Cat
    2. Cow
    3. Dog
    4. Donkey
  10. All living things go through different changes in different stages. What is the last stage of every animal as a living thing?
    1. Reproduction
    2. Death
    3. Breathing
    4. Feeding
  11. Which one is not true about plants?
    1. They grow
    2. They reproduce
    3. They breathe
    4. They move from one place to another

AGRICULTURE (10 marks)

  1. Which one of the following type of soil is best for growing maize crops?
    A. Clay
    B. Sand
    C. Loam
    D. Mud
  2. Which soil has got large particles and allows more water to pass through?
    1. Sand sail
    2. Clay soil
    3. Rock
    4. Loam soil
  3. Three of the following are domestic animals. Which one is not?
    1. Goat
    2. Pig
    3. Gazelle
    4. Rabbit
  4. Three of the following are materials that can be used to improve soil fertility. Which among them is not?
    1. Manure
    2. Kitchen waste
    3. Animal waste
    4. Stones
  5. Which type of soil feels smooth when touched?
    1. Clay
    2. Sand
    3. Loam
    4. Silt
  6. Which of the following domestic animals is best used for transporting heavy loads in the farm?
    1. Pig
    2. Bull
    3. Donkey
    4. Horse
  7. The tool below is used to
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    1. harvest crops
    2. water plants
    3. store food
    4. fetch water
  8. While preparing compost manure, Mr. Ouma requires three of the following materials. Which among the following materials is not required?
    1. Stones
    2. Maize stalk
    3. Kitchen waste
    4. Dry grass
  9. Among the following types of soils, which soil can be used in modelling?
    1. Silt soil
    2. Sand soil
    3. Loam soil
    4. Clay soil
  10. Three of the following are vegetables grown in the kitchen gardens. Which one is not?
    1. Kales
    2. Onions
    3. Maize
    4. Spinach

HOMESCIENCE (10 marks)

  1. Grade four pupils were asked by their Home science teacher to mention personal items used at home. Among the items identified below, one is not a personal item. Which one is it?
    1. Toothbrush
    2. Socks
    3. Textbook
    4. Handkerchief
  2. The following are benefits of regular physical exercises. Which one is not?
    1. Help reduce body weight
    2. Weaken the body
    3. Reduce the risk of lifestyle diseases
    4. One develops strong bones
  3. Choose a box that contains body building foods only.
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  4. Food packets and containers have different information. Which information is the most important?
    1. Manufacturing date
    2. Weight of the item
    3. Nutrient composition
    4. Expiry date.
  5. The following are kitchen utensils. Which one can break easily?
    1. Sufuria
    2. Pot
    3. Plastic plate
    4. Metallic kettle
  6. Calvin was asked to state reasons for bed making. Which reason was not correct?
    1. To keep off dust
    2. To feel comfortable
    3. To make the room fresh
    4. To attract parasites
  7. The following are cleaning items. Which one is correctly matched with its name?
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  8. We eat different meals at different times. At what time do we eat breakfast?
    1. Evening
    2. Midday
    3. Morning
    4. Night
  9. The following are causes of common accidents in school. Which one is not?
    1. Clean environment
    2. Rough surfaces
    3. Slippery floor
    4. Uneven pavements
  10. Three of the following are examples of internal parasites. Which one is not?
    1. Louse
    2. Tapeworm
    3. Threadworm
    4. Roundworm

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION    (15 marks)

  1. The diagram below shows a field used in a certain game.
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    It is known as
    1. football pitch
    2. athletic track
    3. volleyball pitch
    4. jumping field
  2. Which one of the following is an example of locomotor skill?
    1. Twisting
    2. Sleeping
    3. Skipping
    4. Punting
  3. In the game of a football, a person who catches the ball at the goal is called
    1. goal keeper
    2. a defender
    3. a player
    4. a scorer
  4. Which of the following is an example of a ball game?
    1. Tug of war
    2. Skipping rope
    3. Netball
    4. Bouncing castles
  5. Hopping is a physical exercise for young children. Which one of the following parts of the body is used during hopping?
    1. Back
    2. Legs
    3. Stomach
    4. Waist
  6. When we practise jumping skills daily we develop
    1. strength
    2. friendship
    3. weak bones
    4. headaches
  7. When playing soccer, which part of the body is used to kick the ball?
    1. Head
    2. Hand
    3. Leg
    4. Knee
  8. Practising wheelbarrow balance makes one
    1. lazy
    2. happy
    3. weak
    4. strong
  9. What should you use if you are having trouble staying above the water during swimming?
    1. Goggles
    2. Swimming costume
    3. Boat
    4. A floater
  10. The following are health benefits a person can get from rope skipping. Which one is not?
    1. Helps reduce body weight
    2. You develop strong bones
    3. One becomes weak
    4. One develops a good body posture
  11. When performing forward roll the back should be 
    1. curved
    2. streamlined
    3. straight
    4. none of the above
  12. Which of the following is a non-locomotive activity?
    1. Hopping
    2. Leaping
    3. Turning
    4. Running
  13. The following objects can float on water except
    1. balloon
    2. flutter boards
    3. floating rings
    4. stone
  14. The following rules should be observed while at the swimming pool except
    1. bathing before entering the pool
    2. eating while in the pool
    3. putting on the costume
    4. ensure there is a life saver at the pool
  15. What is the size of a soccer ball suitable for age 6 and 7 years?
    1. Size 4
    2. Size 5
    3. Size 3
    4. Size 2

MARKING SCHEME

SCIENCE

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

AGRICULTURE

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

HOMESCIENCE

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

PHE

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

QUESTIONS   

  1. Soila was washing her coloured handkerchief. She added salt to the watem she was using. What was the use of salt when washing the handkerchief? To 
    1. brighten the colour
    2. remove mucus stains
    3. prevent using soap
    4. dry easily.
  2. When doing laundry, we iron clothes after drying them. The main reason why we iron clothes is to
    1. make fun
    2. pass time
    3. remove creases
    4. remove dirt.
  3. After Harun sorted out his clothes, he repaired the torn ones before washing them. Why do we repair clothes before wash.ng them? To
    1. prevent further tearing
    2. make them look smart
    3. use less soap
    4. fasten drying.
  4. A tailor had the item shown below in his workshop. What is its function? To
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    1. protect the finger while sewing
    2. fix the button well
    3. thread the niddle
    4. repair torn clothes.
  5. Juma wanted to buy some buttons from the shop. He had to consider all the following factors except
    1. shape
    2. colour
    3. colour of the garment
    4. size of the clothes.
  6. It is healthy for children to play games. All the following games are played in the society except one. Which one is it?
    1. Tag of war
    2. Hide and seek
    3. Soccer
    4. Wrestling.
  7. One afternoon, Joan was feeling unwell. What was the best thing for her to do?
    1. Lie on the bed and relax.
    2. Report to the police.
    3. Inform her parent.
    4. Isolate herself.
  8. After his exams, Ali was to join high school. The best type of shoes for him to buy for school is shoes made using
    1. plastic
    2. leather
    3. canvas
    4. cotton.
  9. Which type of fuel was mostly used in the traditional times?
    1. Firewood
    2. Gas
    3. Electricity
    4. Paraffin
  10. Alice prepared the following shopping list
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    What was missing in the shopping list?
    1. Cents
    2. Capital
    3. Price of the items
    4. Balance.
  11. Salim was sent to buy a packet of maize flour from a grocery shop. What was he supposed to consider when buying the item?
    1. Manufacturing date.
    2. Colour of the packet.
    3. Size of the grocery shop. 
    4. Expiry date of the maize flour.
  12. The following are reasons for preserving milk except to 
    1. make it last longer
    2. make it easy to store and transport
    3. increase wastage
    4. prevent it from getting spoilt.
  13. Which of the following is not a fragile kitchen utensil?
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  14. Which of the following foods is not prepared by boiling?
    1. Irish potatoes
    2. Chapati
    3. Eggs
    4. Maize.
  15. Which of the following is not a method of cooking food?
    1. Shallow frying
    2. Boiling
    3. Deep frying
    4. Slicing.
  16. Below are steps to perform the headstand.
    1. Keep the arms straight and hold the balance.
    2. Place one foot in front of the other.
    3. Place both hands in front on the ground or mat, shoulder-width apart with fingers spread out slightly and facing forward.
    4. Bring legs down one after the other and finish in a lunge or upright position.
    5. Kick one leg up then follow with the other one.
    6. In a standing position stretch hands straight over the head. Which is the correct order of the activities above?
      1. i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi
      2. iii, i, iv, vi, ii, v
      3. vi, ii, iii, v, i, iv
      4. vi, v, iii, ii, i, ii
  17. Which of the following is not a safety tip in swimming?
    1. Do not push each other into the pool.
    2. No chewing or eating during swimming.
    3. Swim after taking meals.
    4. Ensure there is a life saver on alert.
  18. Which one of the following shows a short-term effect of drugs in sports? 
    1. Lung complications.
    2. Break up of families.
    3. Long-lasting effect on the function of the liver.
    4. Failure of the kidneys and the liver. 
  19. A substance or ingredient that promotes growth, provides energy and maintains life can best be reffered to as
    1. nutrient
    2. balanced diet
    3. food
    4. fibre.
  20. Which one of the following is not a way of making water safe for drinking in sports?
    1. Boiling.
    2. Adding water guard.
    3. Filtering.
    4. Using simple water purifiers.
  21. Which of the following is not an importance of muscular endurance activities?
    1. Helps increase our stamina.
    2. Helps in preventing injuries that might be caused by overuse of our active muscles.
    3. Helps us never to get injured in sports. 
    4. Helps avoid lower back pain.
  22. The following are parts of the cardiorespiratory system. Which one is not?
    1. Lungs
    2. Heart
    3. Blood vessels
    4. Muscles
  23. Which of the following activities are correctly grouped?
     Passive activities    Active activities 
     A. Football.
    B. Tag of war.
    C. Watching a movie.
    D. A handball game.
    Running.
    A handball game.
    Running.
    Watching a football game.
  24. The skill used in swimming to stabilize and propel your body forward in the water with your legs is known as
    1. flutter kick
    2. deck
    3. propel kick
    4. front crawl.
  25. Which of the following is not a cause of nose bleeding?
    1. Bursting of small blood vessels in the nose.
    2. Sneezing hard while mouth closed. 
    3. Dryness in the nose that leads to picking the nose.
    4. Regular cleaning of the nose.
  26. The following are characteristics of plants as living things except that they
    1. grow
    2. die
    3. respond to change in the environment 
    4. give birth.

Study the diagram below and answer questions 27 and 28.

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  1. The part labeled Q is called
    1. colon
    2. liver
    3. stomach
    4. pancreas.
  2. What is a function of the part labeled S?
    1. Allows food passage to the stomach. 
    2. Absorbs water and mineral salts. 
    3. Allows absorption of digested food materials.
    4. Holds undigested food material for a while before removal from the body.
  3. During a group discussion on the functions of the tongue, the following responses were given. Which one was wrong?
    1. Used to taste foods.
    2. Used to roll the chewed food into small rounded balls.
    3. Pushes food down the food gut.
    4. Produces saliva.
  4. The following are safety precautions when handling plants except wearing
    1. of gloves to protect our hands
    2. socks
    3. goggles
    4. gumboots.
  5. All the following human activities pollute water except
    1. fishing
    2. washing clothes at the river 
    3. disposing human waste in the river 
    4. bathing in the river.
  6. The following are characteristics of clouds.
    1. Indicates fine weather.
    2. High in the sky.
    3. Looks like bundles of cotton.
      The cloud described is
      1. cumulus
      2. nimbus
      3. cirrus
      4. stratus.
  7. Three of the following are things that force can do except
    1. change size of items
    2. change direction of moving objects
    3. change shape of objects
    4. stop a stationary ball.
  8. Which of the following is not true about light?
    1. Travels in one direction.
    2. Can be reflected.
    3. Travels in a straight line.
    4. Helps us to see things.
  9. Which of the following is not a good conductor of heat?
    1. Metal spoon
    2. Cooking stick
    3. Nail
    4. Pins.
  10. The following are characteristics of a type of teeth.
    1. Have one root.
    2. Found at the front part of the mouth.
    3. They are four on the lower jaw.
      The type of teeth described above is
      1. molars
      2. canines
      3. incisors
      4. pre molars.
  11. Grade 5 pupils were discussing about the transmission of light through different materials. Who gave the correct response?
    1. Jane - opaque materials allow light to pass through
    2. Jose - transparent materials allow little light to pass through
    3. Jack - translucent materials allow most light to pass through.
    4. Jeff -  a block of wood is an opaque material.

Precious and her friends set up the experiment below. Use it to answer questions 38 to 39.

G5IST1SE23Q38

  1. What were they investigating?
    1. Conduction
    2. Convection
    3. Radiation
    4. Melting.
  2. Which of the above pins was the first to fall off the wire?
    1. P
    2. Q
    3. R
    4. T
  3.  A Grade 5 pupil brought the following tool to class.
    G5IST1SE23Q40
    Identify the parts of the lever labeled
       Q   R   T  
     A.
     B.
     C.
     D.
     pivot 
     effort 
     load
     load
     load 
     pivot 
     effort 
     pivot
     Effort 
     load
     pivot
     effort
  4. Which soil has fine particles?
    1. Loam
    2. Sand
    3. Clay
    4. Loam-clay
  5. 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.
  6. A teacher drew the type of soil erosion below on the board. Which type of erosion is this?
    G5IST1SE23Q43
    1. Rill
    2. Gulley
    3. Sheet
    4.  Splash.
  7. Which of the following methods is used to control the above type of erosion?
    1. Cover crops
    2. Mulching
    3. Building gabions
    4. Planting trees.
  8. Which is the first step in preparation of compost manure?
    1. Select a suitable site.
    2. Collect required materials.
    3. Add a small layer of ashes.
    4. Level the land.
  9. Which one of the following is not an importance of compost manure?
    1. It is easy and cheap to make.
    2. It slowly releases plant nutrients into the soil.
    3. It has high rate of artificial fertilizers. 
    4. It reduces the uses of artificial fertilizers and chemicals.
  10. Grade four learners mentioned small wild animals that destroy crops in the farm. Who gave the wrong answer?
    1. Becky - Moles.
    2. Angel - Birds.
    3. Leon - Squirrels.
    4. Dorrys - Cheetah.
  11. The following are materials used by Grade four learners to make a scarecrow. Which material was not used?
    1. Tyres
    2. Old sacks
    3. Dried grass
    4. Old pair of trouser. 
  12. Grade 4 learners were requested by their teacher to carry fruit seeds to class. In which one of the following places could they not get the fruit seeds?
    1. Natural forest
    2. Supermarket
    3. Local nurseries
    4. Farms.
  13. Which one of the following is not a gardening practice for transplanted seedlings?
    1. Mulching
    2. Weeding
    3. Shading
    4. Watering.

MARKING SCHEME

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

 

A. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

    1. Three of the following are characteristics
      of all living things. Which one is NOT? 
      1. They breathe
      2. They reproduce
      3. They respond to changes.
      4. They move from one place to another.
    2. Oesophagus is also called:-
      1. Windpipe
      2. Gullet
      3. Trachea
      4. Liver
    3. The main source of heat energy is:-
      1. The sun
      2. jiko
      3. Gas lamp
      4. An electric heater
    4. This animal can be classified as:-
      G5IST1SB23q4
      1. Fish 
      2. Mammal
      3. Reptile
      4. Amphibian
    5. A _______________________ provides security to human beings.
      1. horse
      2. camel
      3. dog
      4. lion
    6. Which one cannot be used to form ashadow?
      1. stone
      2. ball
      3. wood
      4. glass
    7. Which one is a protective device while handling small animals?
      1. vest
      2. cap
      3. gloves
      4. socks
    8. Which pair of teeth is used to chew food?
      1. Canine and incissor
      2. Incissor and premolar
      3. Molar and canine
      4. Premolar and molar
    9. Which part of the digestive system are water and salts absorbed?
      1. Large intestine
      2. Small intestine
      3. Stomach
      4. Rectum
    10. The diagram below shows a sense organ for:-
      G5IST1SB23q10
      1.  sight
      2. hearing
      3. smell
      4. tasting
    11. Which one can be used to transport more water?
      1. Jerricans
      2. Buckets
      3. Dams
      4. water tankers
    12. Grade 4 learners put the items in water. Which one did not float?
      1. stone
      2. feather
      3. paper
      4. plastic plate
    13. Digestion of food in human beings starts in the:-
      1. stomach
      2. mouth
      3. small intestines
      4. large intestines
    14. Which pin fell down last?
      G5IST1SB23q14
      1. A
      2. B
      3. C
      4. D
    15. Materials that allow all the light to pass through are called:-
      1. Opaque objects
      2. Transparent objects
      3. Transluscent objects
      4. Trans - opaque
    16. Which one is not a state of matter?
      1. Liquids
      2. Gases
      3. Dust
      4. Solids
    17. Which one is a harmful non-green plant?
      1. Yeast
      2. Penincilin
      3. Mould
      4. Mushroom
    18. Which of the parts of a computer displays the information?
      1. C.P.U
      2. Monitor
      3. Keyboard
      4. Mouse
    19. Heat from the sun reaches us through:-
      1. Radiation
      2. Conduction
      3. Convection
      4. Shining
    20. Which one does not make environment dirty?
      1. wind
      2. pollutant
      3. perfume
      4. Air

B. HOMESCIENCE ACTIVITIES

  1. Which of the following materials cannot be used to make a móp as a cleaning equipment?
      1. Twigs
      2.  String
      3. Long grass
      4. Plastic bottles
  2. Which one is a legume?
    1. Sorghum
    2. Wheat
    3. Greengram
    4. Cassava
  3. Which one cannot be used to make shoes?
    1. Leather
    2. Plastic
    3. Canvas
    4. Polythene
  4. Which personal item is used to dry our body after bath?
    1. Towel
    2. Blanket
    3. Handkerchief
    4. Duster
  5. When sewing a cloth using a needle, we protect our thumbs using:-
    1. a pin cushron
    2. a thimble
    3. a needle
    4. a tape measure
  6. Which fuel is used in the diagram below?
    G5IST1SB23q26
    1. paraffin
    2. gas
    3. firewood
    4. charcoal
  7. Which one of the following is NOT needed for good health?
    1. shelter
    2. rest
    3. food
    4. sleeping the whole day
  8. Which type of medicine is shown below?
    G5IST1SB23q28
    1. syrup 
    2. capsule
    3. tablet-
    4. injection
  9. Which one is a communicable disease? 
    1. Tooth ache
    2. Flu
    3. Vomiting
    4. Marasmus
  10. Paul takes bath in a room in their house. This room is called:-
    1. Dining room
    2. Kitchen
    3. Bathroom
    4. washroom
  11. Midday meal is also known as:-
    1. Lunch
    2. Supper
    3. Breakfast
    4. Dinner
  12. We should wear gloves when doing First Aid in nose bleeding to:-
    1. make hands remain clean 
    2. avoid infections
    3. keep hands warm
    4. stop bleeding at once

C. AGRICULTURE ACTIVITIES

  1. Which farm tool is used to level the ground after digging?
    1. Wheelbarrow
    2. Rake
    3. Folk jembe
    4. Spade
  2. Which type of soil has the largest air spaces?
    1. Clay soil
    2. Loam soil
    3. Silk soil
    4. Sandy soil
  3. Grade 4 learners were told to make a compost manure. Which one they don't need?
    1. Animal wastes
    2. Plastic cups
    3. Dry leaves
    4. Kitchen wastes
  4. Which wild animal kills and feeds on poultry birds?
    1. Mole
    2. Squirrel
    3. Mongoose
    4. Monkey
  5. Which method conserves water in the soil most?
    1. mulching
    2. shading
    3. irrigation
    4. prunning
  6. The removal of excess fruit seedlings from a nursery bed is called:-
    1. Thinning
    2. Prunning
    3. Gapping
    4. Uprooting
  7. Fruit tree seedlings can be obtained from the following except:-
    1. Local nurseries
    2. Local farms
    3. Local school
    4. Natural forests
  8. What shows that tomatoes are ready for harvesting?
    1. They fall off.
    2. They turn dark green.
    3. They begin to ripe.
    4. They form dotted spots.
  9. Which of the following farm tools is used to carry farm produce to the stores?
    1. Rake
    2. Wheelbarrow
    3. Watering can
    4. File
  10. Which domestic animal is mainly kept for the production of milk and mutton?
    1. Dairy cattle
    2. Sheep
    3. Chicken
    4. Fighting
  11. Grade 5 learners were told to bring the following materials by their Agriculture teacher.
    1. Dry grass
    2. Kitchen wastes
    3. Maize stalks 
    4. Ash
      What were they likely to make?
      1. A scarecrow
      2. A Nursery bed
      3. A compost manure
      4. A farmyard manure

D. PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.

  1. Which one of the following games is NOT played for fun and enjoyment? 
    1. Swimming
    2. Netball
    3. Skipping rope
    4. Fighting
  2. Kneeling and raising the ball behind the head and throwing is called:-
    1. Chest pass
    2. Under arm pass
    3. Bounce pass
    4. Kneeling overhead throw
  3. What is the approximate size of the soccer ball for Grade 4 boys?
    G5IST1SB23q46
  4. Who among the following people uses a whistle in a football match?
    1. Coach
    2. Referee
    3. Goal keeper
    4. Team manager
  5. __________________________________ is a game played between two teams that involves hitting a leather ball with a bat.
    1. Frisbee game
    2. Rounders
    3. Hand juggling
    4. Football
  6. The diagram shows a playing pitch.
    G5IST1SB23q49
    The square marked P is called
    1. Square pitch
    2. Pitcher's square
    3. Catcher's square
    4. Bowler's square
  7. Which one is NOT an equipment for playing the game of rounders?
    1. Rounders bat
    2. Rounders ball
    3. Rounders helmet 
    4. Rounders post

MARKING SCHEME

SCI&TECH

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

HOMESCIENCE

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

AGRICULTURE

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

PHE

  1. D
  2. D
  3. B
  4. B
  5. B
  6. D
  7. C

A.  SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

  1. Grade six learners grouped different plants depending on their common characteristics. This grouping is known as:-
    1. category
    2. classification
    3. identification
    4. studying
  2. Which one of the following non- green plants is used in bakery?
    1. Yeast
    2. Mould
    3. Mushroom
    4. Puff ball
  3. Which one of the following is NOT a vertebrate?
    1. Insect
    2. Fish
    3. Birds
    4. Reptiles
  4. Which one is also called voluntary muscle?
    1. Triceps
    2. Biseps
    3. Cardiac
    4. Skeleton muscles
  5. The part of the leaf marked P is known as:-
    G6IST1SB23Q5
    1. vein
    2. leaf stalk
    3. lamina
    4. midrib
  6. The part of the human body that provides support to the body and helps the body to remain upright is the:-
    1. Limb bone
    2. Rib cage
    3. skull
    4. Backbone
  7. Terry saw an animal with the following characteristics:
    1. It is a vertebrate
    2. It has moist skin
    3. It lays unfertilised eggs
    4. It lives partly in water and partly on land.
      The above animal is likely to be:-
      1. shark
      2. chameleon
      3. whale
      4. frog
  8. Which one is an egg laying mammal?
    1. Ostrich
    2. Whale
    3. Bat
    4. Spiny Ant Eater
  9. The tube that connects the mouth to the anus is known as:
    1. Alimentary canal
    2. Trachea
    3. Gullet
    4. Small intestine
  10. The following are water-borne diseases except:-
    1. Malaria
    2. Cholera
    3. Bilharzia
    4. Typhoid

Use the diagram below to answer questions 11 - 13.   

G6IST1SB23Q10

  1. Which part helps in the exchange of gases?
    1. P
    2. S
    3. T
    4. R
  2. The C-shaped rings found in the part marked Q are called:-
    1. Ridges 
    2. Villi
    3. Cartilages
    4. Trachea
  3. During breathing in, the part marked P moves:-
    1. downwards
    2. sideways
    3. remains the same
    4. downward
  4. Which one is not a sign of tuberculosis
    1. Pain in the chest
    2. Dry coughs
    3. Loss of weight
    4. Swollen stomach
  5. Which digital part of the computer is shown below?
    G6IST1SB23Q15
    1. C.P.U
    2. Monitor
    3. Keyboard
    4. Mouse
  6. Which waste does not rot?
    1. chicken droppings
    2. dry leaves
    3. kitchen wastes
    4. broken pots
  7. Malaria is caused by:-
    1. mosquitoes
    2. parasites
    3. lice
    4. bedbugs
  8. Which tooth is drawn below?
    G6IST1SB23Q18
    1. Molar
    2. Incisor
    3. Canine
    4. Premolar
  9. A snake moves by:-
    1. glinding
    2. slithering
    3. crawling
    4. swimming
  10. Which pair consists of warm-blooded animals?
    1. Hen and rat
    2. Fish and frog
    3. Cow and chamelion
    4. Eagle and tilapia

B.  HOMESCIENCE ACTIVITIES

  1. Which one of the following is NOT in the pre-teen stage?
    1. Lucy 11 years 
    2. Lilian - 12 years
    3. Lawrence - 9 years
    4. Lenox 19 years
  2. Which type of shoes is recommended for learners from Monday to Friday in school?
    1. Canvas shoes
    2. Gumboots
    3. Rubber shoes.
    4. Leather shoes
  3. Which cleaning item is shown below?
    G6IST1SB23Q23
    1. Dust pan
    2. Bucket
    3. Dust bin
    4. Sack
  4. Which one is not a preventive measure against Corona-Virus Disease?
    1. wearing face mask
    2. use of sanitizers
    3. social distance
    4. sitting close to friends.
  5. This food is rich in:-
    G6IST1SB23Q25
    1. vitamins
    2. proteins
    3. carbohydrates
    4. minerals
  6. A child who has knocking knees or bow-legged is likely to suffer from:-
    1. kwashiorkor
    2. Anaemia
    3. Rickets
    4. Marasmus
  7. Which stich is drawn below?
    G6IST1SB23Q27
    1. Loop stitch
    2. Satin stitch
    3. Chain stitch 
    4. Hemming stitch
  8. Which of the following communicabl diseases affects dirty hair?
    1. Ringworms
    2. Measles
    3. Malaria
    4. Chicken pox.
  9. Which one of the following is NOT a quality of a good playing item?
    1. Easily available
    2. Durable
    3. Expensive
    4. Safe
  10. Which one of the following is NOT a surface found in our homes?
    1. Glass
    2. Cemented
    3. Wooden
    4. Iron

C.  AGRICULTURE ACTIVITIES 

  1. Which one is a way of conserving water in the soil?
    1. weeding
    2. prunning
    3. mulching
    4. raising the nursery be
  2. Which one is NOT a climbing plant?
    1. Goose berry
    2. Kiwi plant
    3. Passion fruit
    4. Water melon
  3. Which farm equipment is drawn below?
    G6IST1SB23Q33
    1.  Jug
    2. Rake
    3. Watering can
    4. Sprayer
  4. Grade six learners at Gori school constructed a feature as shown below.
    G6IST1SB23Q34
    The learners were demonstrating how to make a
    1. Farmyard manure
    2. Organic mulches
    3. Compost manure
    4. Green manure
  5. Which wild animal mostly destroys fresh maize in the farm?
    1. Monkeys
    2. Moles
    3. Mongoose
    4. Squirrels
  6. Which activity will increase soil erosion
    1. Animals
    2. Planting trees
    3. Running water
    4. Many stones
  7. Which one is a use of water in the farm?
    1. washing body after work.
    2. mixing chemicals.
    3. making fountains.
    4. skiing
  8. The following are vegetable crops except?
    1. Barley
    2. Tomatoes
    3. Onions
    4. Spinach
  9. A farmer removed excess branches from his fruit trees. This practice is known as:-
    1. Thinning
    2. Weeding
    3. Prunning
    4. Gapping
  10. Which animal is correctly matched with its use?
    1. Donkey
    2. Dog
    3. Goat
    4. Pig

D.  PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.  

  1. Which race is carried out on the structures below?
    G6IST1SB23Q41
    1. 100m race
    2. Hurdles
    3. Long jump race
  2. How many players are there in a team of Kabaddi game?
    1. Eleven
    2. Nine
    3. Seven
    4. Five
  3. Awinja and Kerubo likes playing the game of skipping a rope everyday. They are preventing:-
    1. Obesity
    2. Corona Virus Disease
    3. Kwashiorkor
    4. Malaria
  4. Which term is not used in the game of rounders?
    1. Fielding
    2. Catching
    3. Throwing
    4. Take off board
  5. The diagram below shows a long jump pitch.
    G6IST1SB23Q45
    The part marked A is called
    1. Take off board
    2. Marker
    3. Run way
    4. Landing pit
  6. Which skill is used to play voleyball below?
    G6IST1SB23Q46
    1. Digging
    2. Underarm serve
    3. Volleying
    4. Spicking
  7. Which one is not a sign and symptom of strain?
    1. Pain
    2. Swelling
    3. Muscles cramping
    4. Bruises
  8. The following items are found in the First-Aid-Kit box. Which one is NOT?
    1. Pressure pad
    2. Sterile gauze
    3. Iodine
    4. Razor blade
  9. What does letter C stand for in ABC in First Aid?
    1. Common
    2. Circulation
    3. Circulatory
    4. Correction
  10. The state of the body having enough water is known as:-
    1. Watery
    2. Clean
    3. Dehydration
    4. Hydration

MARKING SCHEME

SCI & TECH

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

HOMESCIENCE

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

AGRI

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

PHE

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

 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (15marks)    

  1. During a science lesson, grade 4 learners were involved in carrying out an experiment. They heated a metallic wire on which wax was sticked on the other end. After sometime, the wax dropped. Which method of heat transfer enabled the wax to drop?
    1. Radiation
    2. Convection
    3. Condensation
    4. Conduction
  2. Grade 5 learners from a certain school visited a nearby forest to collect some plants to study about their characteristics. They used the following protective gears. Which one among them was not necessary?
    1. .Tongs
    2. Earmuffs
    3. Gloves
    4. Forceps
  3.  Learners were provided with a list of animals by their science teacher and were asked to classify them into their groups. The animals below belong to the same group except
    1.  Elephant
    2. Crocodile
    3. Snail
    4. Antelope
  4. A human being has got four types of teeth which have different functions. Which among the following types of teeth is used in tearing flesh?
    1. Canines
    2. Premolar
    3. Incisors
    4. Molars
  5. During a science lesson, pupils were discussing about different parts of a desktop computer and their functions. Which part is wrongly matched with its function?
    1. Keyboard-Gives instructions when clicked
    2. Monitor - displays what is going on
    3. Processor - processes programs
    4. Cables-connect device to its hardware
  6. Matter occurs in three states. Among the following characteristics, which one is not correct about gases?
    1. Indefinite shape
    2. Occupy space
    3. Definite mass
    4. Definite volume
  7. A ship floats on water while a crushed bottle top sinks in water. What makes the ship to float on water?
    1. Material used
    2. Shape of the ship
    3. Size of the ship
    4. Amount of water
  8. When collecting plants for learning, we should do three of the following except
    1. put on protective gears.
    2. collect only what we need.
    3. observe safety precautions.
    4. uproot all non-flowering plants.
  9. Which of the following fungi is used by human beings in baking industries for making bread?
    1. Moulds
    2. Puffballs
    3. Yeast
    4. Mushrooms
  10. The flowering plants in our environment are important to us. Which among the following is not an importance of flowering plants to human beings?
    1. Keep the air clean
    2. Provide protection
    3. Source of food
    4. For beauty
  11. The following are sense organs. Which among them is the sense of sight?
    1. Eyes
    2. Tongue
    3. Ears
    4. Skin
  12. The diagram below demonstrates on how light travels.
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    What kind of demonstration was being demonstrated above?
    1. Light travels in one direction.
    2. Light travels in all directions.
    3. Light travels through holes.
    4. Light travels on a straight line.
  13. Grade four learners were asked to list things that pollute air in our environment. Which among the following is not an air pollutant?
    1. Bad smell
    2. Dust
    3. Sewage
    4. Smoke
  14. Plants are classified into flowering plants and non flowering plants. Three of the following are flowering. Which one is not?
    1. Fern
    2. Grass
    3. Blackjack
    4. Maize
  15. After harvesting. Agnes wanted to winnow her harvested grains. Which of the following weather conditions is most favourable for Agnes to winnow her grains?
    1. When it is raining
    2. When it is dry
    3. When it is windy
    4. When it is hot

AGRICULTURE(10 marks)

  1.  Pupils did an experiment using different types of soil checking on their abilities to hold water. Which type of the soil below has the highest ability to hold water?
    1.  Clay soil
    2. Loam soil
    3. Silt soil
    4.  Sand soil
  2. A farmer used the method of irrigation below in watering her crops in her farm. What is the type of irrigation used?
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    1. Sprinkler irrigation
    2. Canal irrigation
    3. Drip irrigation
    4. Spray irrigation
  3. Three of the following small animals cause damage to crops while in the farm except
    1. cats
    2. birds
    3. squirrels
    4. moles
  4. During a visit to the school farm, learners came across a certain structure such as the one shown below in a maize form.
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    What is the function of the structure in the farm?
    1. Makes the maize to grow well
    2. Provides manure to the maize
    3. Decorates the farm
    4. Scares away animals that destroy crops.
  5. The following are steps to be followed when sowing fruit tree seeds in the nursery bed.
    1. Making planting rills.
    2. Covering the seeds with soil.
    3. Watering the nursery bed.
    4. Spreading thin layer of the dry grass.
    5. Dropping fruit seeds in the rilis.
      Which of the following shows the correct order to be followed when sowing fruit tree seeds?
      1. a,b,e,c
      2. a,e,d,c
      3. b,d,a,e,c
      4. c,e,a,b,d.
  6. After it rained heavily, the running water carried away top fertile soil. Three of the following are places where this eroded soil is deposited by run off water except
    1. river bank
    2. along a fence
    3. farm
    4. end of a gulley
  7. Three of the following statements are not true about why we should grow healthy crops from recovered soil. Which of the statements is true?
    1. It has rich organic manure.
    2. Easier to recover.
    3. Has large stones with water.
    4. Readily available.
  8. After planting the carrot plants in a seedbed, the process of removing unwanted and excess carrot plant from the seedbed is called
    1. shading
    2. pruning
    3. thinning
    4. planting
  9. For the farm tools to last long, one must practise the following so as to maintain the tools and equipment used in the farm except
    1. sharpening
    2. cleaning before using
    3. greasing movable parts
    4. fixing handles
  10. Grade four pupils were provided with variety of crops and they were asked to group the crops into their respective categories. Which among the following groups is correctly grouped?
    1. Kales, spinach, rice
    2. Wheat, rice, carrots
    3. Maize, beans, rice
    4. Beans, peas, green grams

HOME SCIENCE(10 marks)

  1. Grade five pupils were asked to state the importance of eating a balanced meal. They gave the following answers.
    Trizah - To get required nutrients. Shila - To add much weight.
    Ben-To prevent diseases caused by malnutrition.
    Tracy -To become healthy.
    Who gave a wrong answer?
    1. Trizah
    2. Shila
    3. Ben
    4. Tracy
  2. The following show laundry work done on clothes. Which one is done after washing the clothes?
    A. Sorting
    B. Mending
    C. Ironing
    D. Soaking
  3. Brenda was asked by her Homescience teacher to mention sources of proteins.She gave four answers. Which one was wrong?
    1. Beans
    2. Fish
    3. Maize
    4. Meat
  4. The following materials can be used when making shoes except
    1. canvas
    2. rubber
    3. plastic
    4. linen
  5. The following are common illnesses. Which one is caused by eating dirty food?
    1. Pneumonia
    2. Typhoid
    3. Malaria
    4. Marasmus
  6. The following are fuels matched with the items that use them. Which one is correctly matched?
    1. Kerosene    -     Improved jiko
    2. Charcoal      -     Gas cooker
    3. Electricity     -      Jiko
    4. Wood            -    Traditional fire place
  7. Timina was asked by her mother to prepare a shopping list. Timina should consider the following except
    1. the amount of money available.
    2. the most important items to be bought.
    3. the place to buy the items.
    4. the manufacturing date.
  8. The following are sewing tools and equipment. Identify one used for taking measurements.
    1. Tape measure
    2. Thimble
    3. Needle
    4. Scissors
  9. Peter was asked to list fragile kitchen utensils used at home. He gave the following answers. Which one was wrong?
    1. Enamel cup
    2. Plastic jug
    3. Pot
    4. Flask
  10. The following are methods of preserving food. Which method is the cheapest?
    1. Refrigeration
    2. Canning
    3. Sun-drying
    4. Smoking

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION(15 marks)

  1.  Grade five pupils were asked by their Physical Health Education teacher to state the safety tips to observe while skipping a rope. They mentioned the following. Which one is incorrect?
    1. Wear suitable sports shoes.
    2. Keep safe distance from each other.
    3. Skip the rope on a flat and rough surface
    4. Maintain the correct posture while skipping the rope.
  2. Players are advised to do warm up and cool down activities before and after a vigorous activity. What is the importance of cool down activities?
    1. They prepare the body for the game of the day.
    2. Muscles become warm.
    3. Help prevent injuries.
    4. The heurt beat goes back to normal gradually.
  3. When participating in a vigorous exercise. which one of the following happens to the body?
    1. The person sweats a lot.
    2. The body temperature decreases.
    3. Jones become weaker.
    4. The person breathes slowly.
  4. Grade 5 learners were asked to state reasons why they need strong muscles. They gave the following response:
    Ann -To reduce injuries during daily activities.
    Beta -To increase body fats.
    Chloe -To maintain correct posture.
    Jack -To maintain strong bones.
    Who among the four learners gave a wrong answer?
    1. Ann
    2. Beta
    3. Chloe
    4. Jack
  5. Leisure activities are divided into two: Passive and active leisure activities. Which one of the following is a passive leisure activity?
    1. Running
    2. Playing football
    3. Watching a football match
    4. Jogging
  6. The local authorities advised citizens of Nimbo village to take care of recreational facilities. Which one of the following is not a way of taking care of these places?
    1. Drawing graffiti.
    2. Avoiding littering the areas.
    3. Planting trees in these areas.
    4. Cleaning the environment.
  7. Learners in Baraka academy were asked to write a report on drug and substance abuse. Which one of the following could help them tell if someone is using drugs or not?
    1. High concentration in class.
    2. Being peaceful all the time.
    3. The kind of friends.
    4. Showing interest in school.
  8. The following are items found in a first aid kit. Which item is used for covering burnt skin?
    1. Adhesive strip dressings.
    2. Triangular bandage.
    3. Wound dressings.
    4. Non-adhesive dressings.
  9. Athletes should be properly hydrated. What is the correct percentage of water that they should have in their body?
    1. 10%
    2. 60%
    3. 100%
    4. 75%
  10. An athlete should abstain from drug and substance abuse because it leads to
    1. muscular strength
    2. organ failure
    3. good health
    4. ability to perform properly in sporting activity.
  11. The following are safety tips to observe when performing hand juggling. Which one is not?
    1. Use safe objects.
    2. Play in safe environment.
    3. Use sharp heavy objects.
    4. Keep distance when hand juggling in groups.
  12. A ball can be improvised from locally available materials. Pick a group that contains materials that can be used to improvise a ball.
    1. Stones, old clothes, thread, scissors.
    2. Old mattresses, sisal rope, string. polythene bags.
    3. Soil, waste papers, old wires. 
    4. Leaves, sand soil, sisal strings..
  13. There are different types of passes in ball games. Which one is used to make a long pass?
    1. Chest pass
    2. Overarm pass
    3. Overhead pass
    4. Underarm pass
  14. The act of sending the ball to the batsman using a continuous smooth under arm action is called
    1. bailing
    2. fielding
    3. battling
    4. bowling
  15. The following are ways of colning un injured person except one. Which one?
    1. Holding the injured part lightly
    2. Keeping the injured person war
    3. Talking to the injured person positively.
    4. Keeping he injured person comfortable

MARKING SCHEME 

SCIENCE 

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

AGRIC

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

H/SCI

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

PHE

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

QUESTIONS  

  1. Animals without backbone are called:-
    1. Vertebrates
    2. Invertebrates
    3. Mammals
    4. Insects
  2. Which one of the following plants is used in baking breads?
    1. Yeast
    2. Toadstool
    3. Mould
    4. Mushrooms
  3. The diagram below shows a type of plant found in the locality. The plant is called:-
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    1. tree
    2. shrub
    3. A herb
    4. grass
  4. The diagram below shows fruits falling from a tree.
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    The force that makes the fruits to fall is called:-
    1. push
    2. gravity
    3. convectional
    4. voluntary
  5. The process through which solids change directly to gases is called:-
    1. evaporationcondensation
    2. sublimation
    3. deposition

Study the parts of the breathing system below.

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  1. Name the part marked x
    1. diaphragm
    2. lungs
    3. trachea
    4. nose
  2. Kipchoge had the following signs:-
    1. Fever
    2. Fatigue and joint pains
    3. Difficulty in breathing
      He was suffering from a disease called:-
      1. Covid 19
      2. Malaria
      3. Cough
      4. AIDS
  3. Which one of the following is not a safety measure when using heat?
    1. Do not play with fire
    2. Do not run near fire
    3. Keep matches near children
    4. Always follow instructions
  4. Which one is not a function of plants roots?
    1. Make food
    2. Absorb water
    3. Store food
    4. Anchorage
  5. Grade five learners did the experiment below. The experiment shows that:-
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    1. gases have mass
    2. gases have shape
    3. gases expand
    4. balloons have mass
  6. Sound travels in _________________________ direction.
    1. one
    2. a straight
    3. all
    4. upward
  7. Which one of the following is an external parasite?
    1. Tapeworm
    2. Jigger
    3. Roundworm
    4. Pin worm
  8. The diagram below shows a type of soil erosion called:-
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    1. Rill
    2. sheet
    3. gulley
    4. splash
  9. Gulley erosion is controlled by:-
    1. planting cover crops
    2. Mulching
    3. making gabbions
    4. trash lines
  10. We get pork from a domestic animal called:-
    1. fish
    2. pig
    3. camel
    4. goat
  11. Which crop is the odd one out?
    1. Rice
    2. Yams
    3. Arrowroots
    4. Cassava
  12. When ripe, the colour of passion fruits is:-
    1. green
    2. purple
    3. orange
    4. red
  13. The removal and'carrying away of soil by rain or wind is called:-
    1. soil conservation
    2. soil erosion
    3. sedimentation
    4. soil formation
  14. The tool drawn below is called:-
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    1.  jembe
    2. rake
    3. fork jembe
    4. spade
  15. We get manure from all the following except:-
    1. chicken
    2. cows
    3. sheep
    4. dogs
  16. The soil that retains alot of water is :-
    1. loam
    2. clay
    3. sandy
    4. gravel
  17. Which material below cannot make a compost heap?
    1. Dry leaves
    2. Kitchen remain
    3. Animal droppings
    4. Polythene papers
  18. Innovative gardening can be placed in all these areas except-
    1. Pavements
    2. Walls
    3. Trees
    4. Tables
  19. The process below is called:
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    1. thinning
    2. weeding
    3. prunning
    4. training
  20. We scare animals from the farm using:-
    1. traps
    2. noise
    3. fire
    4. guns
  21. The diagram below shows a needle work equipment. The equipment is called:-
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    1.  pincushion
    2. thimble
    3. finger glove
    4. gloves
  22. The stage of growth between the age of 13 and 19 years old is called:-
    1. pre-adolescence
    2. adolescence
    3. adulthood
    4. pre-teen
  23. The drying instruction drawn below means:-
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    1. Line dry
    2. Drip dry
    3. Dry flat
    4. Do not dry clean
  24. Changes in adolescence that can be seen are called:-
    1. emotional changes
    2. physical changes
    3. social changes
    4. mental changes
  25. Which one is not a way of maintaining good grooming by an adolescent?
    1. Bathing once a week
    2. Girls changing sanitary towels during menstruation
    3. Shaving hair under armpits
    4. Wearing clean clothes
  26. Which one of these is not made using wool?
    1. Sweaters
    2. Blankets
    3. Suits
    4. Shirts
  27. Which one below is not a neatening stitch?
    1. Blanket stitches
    2. Overcasting stitches
    3. hemming stitches
    4. chain stitches
  28. The method of cooking foods totally covered in hot cooking fat or oil is called:-
    1. dry fat frying
    2. shallow frying
    3. boiling
    4. deep frying
  29. The following are advantages of using a shopping list. Which one is not?
    1. It saves time
    2. It reduces waste
    3. It helps us to buy what we need most
    4. It enables us buy a lot of items
  30. Which one of the following is a service?
    1. Bread
    2. Catering
    3. Milk
    4. Cabbage
  31. The diagram below shows a child sufferin from a communicable disease. The diseas is likely to be:-
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    1. Chicken pox
    2. ringworms
    3. scabies
    4. covid 19
  32. Which commands is not used in starting race:-
    1. get set
    2. on your marks
    3. go
    4. on your set
  33. Each team in a volleyball match has players.
    1. twelve
    2. eleven
    3. seven
    4. six
  34. Which disease can be prevented through participating in running activities?
    1. Obesity
    2. Diarrhoea
    3. Malaria
    4. Tetanus
  35. Which material would be most appropriate for a long jump land area?
    1. clay soil
    2. thorny grass
    3. saw dust
    4. murram
  36. The approximate weight of an improvised disc for discus should be between ________________ and ____________________
    1. ½ kg and 1kg
    2. 2½ kg and 3kg
    3. four kg
    4. five kg
  37. We can prevent injuries while performing skier by :-
    1. closing eyes
    2. keeping safe distance
    3. keeping eye wide open
    4. keeping close distance
  38. Name one quality of a good qualified player:
    1. not flexible
    2. slow in running
    3. weak body posture
    4. ability to drop the ball
  39. The act of touching post by the fielder using the hand with the ball in rounders is known as:-
    1. thumping
    2. jumping
    3. stamping
    4. handling
  40. Which one is not a pass used in soccer?
    1. outside of the foot
    2. push pass
    3. wall pass
    4. under arm pass
  41. The exercises that are done for recovery from a physical activity is called:-
    1. warm up
    2. cool down
    3. jogging
    4. frog jump

Name the parts

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  1. ________________________________
  2. ________________________________
  3. ________________________________
    (runway, take off board, landing area, starting area)
  4. ___________________________ controls the matches in the game of soccer.
    1. captain
    2. gamemaster
    3. referee
    4. coach

MARKING SCHEME

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

QUESTIONS

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

  1. Which of the following lists consists of living things only?
    1. Plants, animals. 
    2. Plants, logs. 
    3. Animals, stones. 
    4. Logs, stones.
  2. All the following are characteristics of plants except that they all
    1. grow.
    2. die.
    3. move from place to place.
    4. reproduce.
  3. Some Grade five learners were asked to list characteristics of animals:
    Aisha: All animals make their own food.
    Moha: All animals react to the changes in the environment.
    Zuhura: All animals remove waste products
    All: All animals reproduce.
    Who among the learners was not correct?
    1. Aisha.
    2. Zuhura.
    3. Moha.
    4. Ali.
  4. Study the drawing below.
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    The digital device drawn above is used for
    1. processing data on a computer.
    2. producing hard copies of data.
    3. typing on the computer.
    4. displaying the data being typed.
  5. A small blinking line showing at the end of the text being typed is called the 
    1. mouse. 
    2. cursor.
    3. icon.
    4. cable.
  6. Which one of the following is not a fiquid?
    1. Porridge:
    2. Juice.
    3. Chalk dust.
    4. Water.
  7. What is the function of the tooth drawn below?
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    1. Chewing.
    2. Crushing.
    3. Biting.
    4. Tearing.
  8. All the following are effects of water pollution. Which one is not?
    1. Transmission of diseases.
    2. Improvement of the population of sea animals.
    3. Causes death of plants and animals inwater.
    4. Sea animals cannot survive in polluted water
  9. Which one of the following is an air pollutant?
    1. Rotting leaves.
    2. Smoke.
    3. Fertilizer's.
    4. Manures.
  10. A teacher drew the device below on the white board and asked some learners to name it: 
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    Petro: cable
    Yekobo: mouse
    Yohana: printer
    Elisha: CPU
    Who was correct?
    1. Yakobo.
    2. Petro.
    3. Elisha.
    4. Yoha
  11. A certain substance had the followi characteristics:
    1. It had a definite shape.
    2. Its volume was definite.
    3. It had a definite mass.
      The substance was most likely to be
      1. paraffin.
      2. sand
      3. petrol.
      4. air.

Use the diagram below to answer the following questions.

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  1. Digestion of proteins takes place in the part marked
    1. Y
    2. X
    3. Z
    4. W
  2. What is the name of the part labelled Z?
    1. Colon.
    2. Large intestines.
    3. Small intestines.
    4. Duodenum.
  3. What is the function of part Y?
    1. Production of a digestive juice.
    2. Absorption of water and mineral salts.
    3. Digestion of proteins.
    4. Breaking of food into smaller pieces.
  4. Space bar is a feature found on the
    1. keyboard.
    2. monitor.
    3. mouse.
    4. VDU.

AGRICULTURE.

  1. Choose a crop whose seeds can be sown directly.
    1. Sugarcane.
    2. Cassava
    3. Carrots.
    4. Bananas.
  2. Which of the following lists consists of vegetables only?
    1. Onions, yams and cabbages.
    2. Tomatoes, carrots, and onions,
    3. Wheat, rice and barley.
    4. Peas, beans and groundnuts.
  3. Mwamburi was asked to draw one example of cereals. Which of the following shows what his correct drawing looked like?
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  4. Which of the following is a use of sandy soil?
    1. Modelling.
    2. Farming.
    3. Construction.
    4. Making ribbons.
  5. When making compost manure, you need all the following except
    1. kitchen refuse.
    2. sand.
    3. ash.
    4. maize stalks.
  6. The type of soil with the smallest particles
    1. is the best for farming.
    2. holds more water.
    3. has a rough texture.
    4. is called loam.
  7. As Grade 5 learners visited a farm near their school, they saw the activity below.
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    Which use of water did they see?
    1. Washing farm tools.
    2. Rearing fish.
    3. Watering plants.
    4. Mixing chemicals.
  8. Study the diagram below.
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    The irrigation method shown above is called
    1. drip irrigation.
    2. sprinkler irrigation. 
    3. furrow irrigation. 
    4. overhead irrigation.
  9. Which of the following is the correct use of a scarecrow?
    1. Killing small wild animais. 
    2. Entertaining farm visitor.
    3. Frightening small animals
    4. Helping farmers to weed.
  10. Which one of the following is necessary when preparing fruit seeds?
    1. Cellotape.
    2. Nails.
    3. Knife.
    4. Ruler.

HOMESCIENCE

  1. A grade four girl wants to make a doll. Which one of the following materials can she use?
    1. Pieces of metals.
    2. Iron sheets.
    3. Old clothes.
    4. Stones.
  2. Which one of the following is not a quality of safe play items? They should be
    1. for the right age.
    2. simple.
    3. unbreakable.
    4. expensive.
  3. Which one of the following should be done to promote good health?
    1. Maintaining poor hygiene.
    2. Sharing personal items. 
    3. Eating well cooked food.
    4. Washing hands when eating.
  4. Below is a cleaning materials used at home.
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    The material above can be used to clean
    1. the floor.
    2. table surfaces.
    3. walls.
    4. utensils.
  5. Which of the following can be used to make a broom?
    1. Clothes.
    2. Papers.
    3. Grass.
    4. Wires.
  6. All the following materials can be used to make shoes. Which one cannot?
    1. Canvas.
    2. Wool.
    3. Rubber.
    4. Leather.
  7. Below is a type of lamp used at house.
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    Which type of fuel does this type of lamp use?
    1. Parafin.
    2. Petrol.
    3. Diesel.
    4. Gas.
  8. Which type of shoes are cleaned by polishing?
    1. Canvas shoes.
    2. Plastic shoes.
    3. Rubber shoes.
    4. Leather shoes.
  9. Which one of the following may not be needed when fixing a button?
    1. Plasticine.
    2. Needle.
    3. Thimble.
    4. Thread.
  10. Which of the following kitchen utensils is fragile?
    1. Cooking stick.
    2. Spoon.
    3. Thamos flask.
    4. Fork.

PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION.

  1. Choose an item that can be found in the first aid box.
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  2. In athletics, races end at the
    1. landing pit.
    2. take off lane.
    3. start point.
    4. finish line.
  3. Which of the following illustrations shows standing long jump?
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  4. Hand juggling technique can be practised using
    1. pebbles.
    2. bets.
    3. posts.
    4. balls.
  5. The type of pass where the player hits the ground with the ball before it bounces to the next player is called
    1. bounce pass.
    2. chest pass.
    3. instep pass.
    4. underarm pass.
  6. The illustration below shows a method used for transporting a injured person.
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    The method illustrated above is called
    1. single human crutch method.
    2. double human crutch method.
    3. one person crutch method.
    4. two people crutch method.
  7. Clean cut wounds can be cleaned using
    1. soapy water.
    2. paraffin.
    3. antiseptic.
    4. blood.
  8. Which of the following is not a type of bounce in jump rope?
    1. Two feet bounce.
    2. One foot bounce. 
    3. Single bounce.
    4. Double bounce.
  9. Name the gymnastic move shown below.
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    1. Cartwheel.
    2. Crab stand balance.
    3. Wheelbarrow balance.
    4. Hand stand.
  10. Crouch surface and standing surface are both methods of
    1. swimming.
    2. diving
    3. gymnastics.
    4. Jumping.
  11. One handed rim catch is a sports activity applied in
    1. soccer. 
    2. rounders.
    3. athletics.
    4. frisbee.
  12. Which one of the following is a non- locomotor skill?
    1. Twisting.
    2. Skipping.
    3. Galloping. 
    4. Sliding.
  13. What is the best action to take when a player gets hurt in the process of a game?
    1. Stop playing and ask for help.
    2. Lie in the field until he or she gets well.
    3. Continue playing.
    4. Sit in the field and cry.
  14. In water safety, what does the initial H in HELP stand for?
    1. Help.
    2. Harm
    3. Heat.
    4. Harmful
  15. Punting is a ball technique that can be used in
    1. handball.
    2. soccer.
    3. volleyball.
    4. softball.

MARKING SCHEME

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

 

QUESTIONS   

  1. Which of the following lists consists of materials that decompose easily only?
    1. Metal, wood, leaf.
    2. Plastic, maize stalk, nail.
    3. Leaf, wood, maize stalk.
    4. Pin, log, wood.
  2. Which one of the following is not a waterbone disease?
    1. Malaria.
    2. Typhoid
    3. Cholera.
    4. Bilharzia.
  3. Which of the following computing devices can be double clicked to open an icon on a computer?
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  4. In which of the following levers do we get the load between the effort and the fulcrum?
    1. Clawhammer.
    2. Broom.
    3. Fishing rod.
    4. Wheelbarrow.
  5. Which of the following shows a crowbar?
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  6. One afternoon, Kantai was typing an e- mail on the computer. In which part of the computer was his work displayed? On the
    1. CPU.
    2. keyboard
    3. printer.
    4. VDU.
  7. In a certain habitat, an animal with the following characteristics was spotted:
    1. Its body was covered with fur. 
    2. It had a constant body temperature. 
    3. It was an egg-laying mammal.
    4. It had mammary glands.
      Which of the following animals was likely to have been seen?
      1. Bat.
      2. Bird.
      3. Spiny anteater.
      4. Tortoise.
  8. The following are steps when typing a document but not in their correct order:
    1. Edit
    2. Type
    3. Save
    4. Print
      Which of the following is the correct order of the steps?
      1. i, ii, iii, iv
      2. i, ii, iv, iii
      3. ii, iii, i, iv
      4. ii, i, iii, iv
  9. The diagram below shows the breathing system.
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    Which two parts perform the same function?
    1. Q and R
    2. P and O
    3. R and P
    4. Q and O
  10. The diagram below represents the digestive system.
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    Digestion ends in the part marked
    1. P
    2. O
    3. M
    4. N
  11. Which of the following sense organs is responsible for sight?
    1. Ears.
    2. Nose
    3. Eyes.
    4. Skin.
  12. A group of learners made a set up like the one shown below.
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    What was the group of learners investigating?
    1. Heat transfer in gases. 
    2. Convection in liquids. 
    3. Heat transfer in solids. 
    4. Convection in gases.
  13. Which of the following phases of the moon shows the new moon?
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  14.  Study the illustration below.
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    Condensation is represented by letter
    1. H
    2. F
    3. E
    4. G
  15. Which of the following can be used to detect acids and bases?
    1. Cotton wool.
    2. Manila paper.
    3. Copper wire.
    4. Litmus paper.

AGRICULTURE.    

  1. Which one of the following may not be needed when making a scarecrow?
    1. Old clothes.
    2. Strings
    3. Sticks.
    4. Glue.
  2. Which one of the following is not a way of conserving water in the farm?
    1. Pruning.
    2. Shading
    3. Mulching.
    4. Cover-cropping.
  3. Taking seedlings from a nursery bed to the main farm is called
    1. transplanting.
    2. transporting.
    3. transforming. 
    4. translocating.
  4. Which of the following gardening tools can be used to collect dry grass?
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  5. Which of the following crops is correctly matched with its type?
    1. Onion - vegetable
    2. Kales - cereal
    3. Wheat - legume
    4. Cucumber - fruit
  6. All the following are indigenous food crops. Which one is not?
    1. Yams.
    2. Cassava
    3. Sweet.
    4. Irish potatoes.
  7. Choose a pair of domestic animals that provides only one food product to human beings.
    1. Sheep and goats.
    2. Camels and cows.
    3. Pigs and sheep.
    4. Donkeys and dogs.
  8. Fruit trees in the nursery bed can be cared for by all the following ways except
    1. watering
    2. harvesting
    3. weeding.
    4. thinning.
  9. Which of the following shows an innovative gardening project? 
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  10. Which one of the following is not an example of poultry?
    1. Duck.
    2. Scarecrow.
    3. Turkey.
    4. Goose.

HOMESCIENCE

  1. A launder saw a care label like the one drawn below on a garment.
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    What does the care label mean?
    1. Use hot iron.
    2. Use cold iron.
    3. Do not iron.
    4. Iron in a shade.
  2. A certain patient was diagnosed with te following signs and symptoms.
    1. Change in skiss and hair colour
    2. Pot belly.
    3. Retarded growth.
    4. Swollen body parts.
      The disease described above can best be prevented by eating plenty of
      1. maize.
      2. vegetables.
      3. eggs.
      4. fruits.
  3. Which one of the following is not a nutritional deficiency disorder?
    1. Kwashiorkor.
    2. Typhoid
    3. Rickets.
    4. Marasmus.
  4. Which of the following needle work tools shows a tape measure?
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  5. A teacher carried a sufuria to class and asked some learners what the sufuria was made of:
    Kombo:  plastic
    Chonjo:  wood
    Gombo:  clay
    Pondo:   metal
    Who among the learners was correct?
    1. Kombo
    2. Gombo
    3. Pondo
    4. Chonjo
  6. Which one of the following foods cannot be cooked using dry fat frying method?
    1. Maize.
    2. meat
    3. Fish.
    4. Bacon.
  7. The following changes take place in pre- adolescent girls except
    1. broadening of hips.
    2. growth of hair under the, arms.
    3. onset of wet dreams.
    4. breast development.
  8. Cereals can be preserved in 
    1. refrigerators.
    2. water.
    3. polythenes. 
    4. sacks.
  9. Which of the following foods contains proteins?
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  10. Below is a kitchen equipment.
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    The equipment above can be cleaned using
    1. charcoal powder.
    2. steelwool.
    3. egg shells.
    4. powdery soil.

PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION.   

  1. Elongated start and medium start are normally applied in
    1. kabaddi.
    2. rounders
    3. frisbee.
    4. athletics.
  2. When practicing handwalk, the weight of the body rests on the
    1. feet.
    2. hands
    3. knees.
    4. shoulders.
  3. The area where high jumpers land after the flight is called the
    1. runway. 
    2. take off board.
    3. landing pit.
    4. loading area.
  4. Which one of the following can be used for hand juggling?
    1. Sand
    2. Sawdust
    3. Rope
    4. Ball
  5. Below is a player practising a game.
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    The player drawn above is likely to be practising
    1. Javelin.
    2. Shotput.
    3. Relays.
    4. Athletics.
  6. Which of the following equipment is associated with volleyball?
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  7. Which one of the following is not a reason for drinking water during games? Water
    1. regulates the rate of our heartbeat.
    2. lubricates out joints.
    3. forms saliva.
    4. regulates the body temperature.
  8. All the following are related to frisbee. Which one is not?
    1. Double bounce.
    2. One-handed rim catch.
    3. Fore hand throw.
    4. Back hand throw.
  9. During the kneeling overhead throw, in which position is the ball?
    1. In front of the thrower.
    2. Behind the thrower.
    3. Above the thrower's head.
    4. Between the thrower's legs.
  10. Study the diagram below.
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    The illustration above shows a
    1. rounders pitch.
    2. discus facility.
    3. javelin sector.
    4. shotput sector.
  11. Which one of the following is not a component of health related fitness?
    1. Muscular strength.
    2. Cardiorespiratory endurance.
    3. Mental preparation.
    4. Flexibility.
  12. Heel taps and skiers are techniques both applied in
    1. standing discus.
    2. rope work.
    3. standing shotput.
    4. kabaddi.
  13. In softball, what does the catcher use to protect the hands?
    1. Practice cones.
    2. Smitts.
    3. Sheen guards.
    4. Goggles.
  14. A relay baton can be improvised using
    1. maize stalks.
    2. plasticine.
    3. saw dust.
    4. ash.
  15. Which one of the following items cannot be found in the first aid kit?
    1. Scissors
    2. Pliers
    3. Bandages
    4. Painkillers

MARKING SCHEME

  1. C
  2. A
  3. B
  4. D
  5. A
  6. D
  7. C
  8. D
  9. B
  10. B
  11. C
  12. C
  13. B
  14. C
  15. D
  16. D
  17. A
  18. A
  19. C
  20. A
  21. D
  22. C
  23. B
  24. C
  25. B
  26. C
  27. C
  28. B
  29. D
  30. C
  31. A
  32. C
  33. D
  34. A
  35. A
  36. D
  37. B
  38. C
  39. D
  40. A
  41. C
  42. A
  43. A
  44. C
  45. A
  46. C
  47. B
  48. B
  49. A
  50. B
Friday, 02 December 2022 07:56

Integrated Science Questions - KPSEA 2022 Exams

November 2022 - 1 hour 40 minutes

QUESTIONS

  1. Learners went for a nature walk to study the importance of plants. They listed the following as the importance of plants. They
    1. produce fruits 
    2. attract rain
    3. beautify environment
    4. protect soil
    5. produce nectar
      Which two are true for flowering plants?
      1. (i) and (iii)
      2. (i) and (v)
      3. (ii) and (iv) 
      4. (iii) and (v)
  2. Grade 5 learners in a certain primary school grouped fungi with their use. Which of the following fungi was correctly matched to its use?
            Fungi                Use
    1. Yeast                 preservation of beverages
    2. Toadstool          food for animals
    3. Mushroom        beauty of environment
    4. Penicillium        source of medicine
  3. A learner observed that when food remains fell on the floor, the food was quickly covered by small ants which ate all of it.
    This behaviour by the ants demonstrated that living things
    1. respond to changes in their environment
    2. love eating food
    3. hunt for food in their environment
    4. hide after feeding.
  4. In a certain family the water used for washing clothes is then used to clean the house. Water taps are also turned off when not in use. Which one of the following is true about the family? It conserves water by
    1. recycling and re-using
    2. reducing only
    3. re-using and reducing
    4. recycling only.
  5. While sweeping the classroom, Jane started sneezing and found it difficult to continue sweeping. What could Jane do to prevent sneezing and continue sweeping?
    1. Put on an overcoat.
    2. Sprinkle water on the floor.
    3. Wear gloves.
    4. Change the broom she is using.
  6. During a lesson on fungi, the teacher warned learners not to pick mushrooms on their own for cooking. The reason why learners should follow their teacher's advice is that
    1. mushrooms have no nutrients 
    2. some mushrooms have worms 
    3. mushrooms are difficult to cook 
    4. some mushrooms are poisonous.
  7. The picture below shows a kettle with parts labelled L, M, N and P.
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    Which two parts are likely to be made of poor conductors of heat?
    1. L and P
    2. L and N
    3. M and N
    4. M and P.
  8. To control the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the measures taken is to clean hands. A learner noted that after using a sanitiser, hands dry up faster than when washed with water. This is because the sanitiser
    1. freezes quickly
    2. is absorbed by the skin
    3. condenses easily
    4. evaporates easily.
  9. After a discussion on composition of air, learners presented the information in a pie chart as shown below.
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    Which one of the following letters represents a gas that supports burning? 
    1. M
    2. K
    3. L
    4. J
  10. The diagram below represents a beam balance that was constructed by learners to be used for comparing masses of objects.
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    The beam balance could not compare masses of objects because
    1. the arm was fixed
    2. a wooden arm was used to wong of
    3. wires were used instead of thread
    4. similar tins were used.
  11. During a class discussion, learners listed the following as some effects of gravity.
    1. Flowing of water in rivers.
    2. Writing on chalkboard.
    3. Fruits falling from a tree.
    4. Swimming in a pool.
      Which two are correct effects of gravity?
      1. (ii) and (iii)
      2. (i) and (iv)
      3. (i) and (iii)
      4. (ii) and (iv)
  12. Learners dropped dry leaves on a fire and observed that some leaves moved upwards instead of dropping into the fire. Which one of the following statements best explains the observation?
    1. Leaves are light.
    2. Leaves expand.
    3. Wind carried leaves upwards.
    4. Hot air carried leaves upwards.
  13. Learners were preparing to go out for a nature walk in a nearby forest. Which one of the following pair of protective equipment would be most suitable for their safety when handling plants in the forest? 
    1. Gloves and goggles.
    2. Gloves and overcoats.
    3. Tongs and overcoats.
    4. Goggles and tongs.
  14. A learner went to hospital complaining of severe diarrhoea, vomiting and thirst. Which one of the following diseases was the learner likely to be suffering from?
    1. Bilharzia.
    2. Cholera.
    3. Typhoid.
    4. Dysentry.
  15. Learners observed a cloud that was low in the sky, dark-grey in colour and thick. The appearance of the cloud indicates that there was going to be a
    1. windy weather
    2. foggy weatherboa
    3. rainy weather
    4. sunny weather.
  16. Which of the following crop is a climbing fruit?
    1. Orange.
    2. Passion.
    3. Mango.
    4. Apple.
  17. How can the learners protect young climbing fruit plants from damage by animals?
    1. Staking the plants.
    2. Constructing a shade. 
    3. Trapping the animals.
    4. Applying a mulch.
  18. Which of the following practices will provide support to a climbing fruit plant?
    1. Hardening.
    2. Pruning.
    3. Training.
    4. Mulching.
  19. Which of the following crops is eaten as a fresh fruit?
    1. Pumpkin.
    2. Water melon.
    3. Cucumber.
    4. Calabash.
  20. What is the main nutritional benefit of eating mangoes?
    1. Vitamins.
    2. Proteins.
    3. Fibre.
    4. Carbohydrates.
  21. The picture below shows a farm produce after harvesting.
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    Why is the part labelled G left attached on the produce during harvesting?
    1. For hanging during storage.
    2. For holding during slicing.
    3. To prevent spoilage.
    4. To hold when carrying.

A farmer planted maize as shown in the picture below to conserve soil water. Study the picture and answer questions 22 to 23.
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  1. The type of seedbed shown in the picture to grow maize is a
    1. container 
    2. shallow pit
    3. sunken bed
    4. moisture bed.
  2. How does the seedbed in the picture help to conserve water?
    1. Reduces evaporation.
    2. Collects surface run-off.
    3. Prevents effects of strong wind.
    4. Protects soil from strong sun.

In the preparation of a nursery bed, Grade five learners used the garden tool shown below. Study the picture and answer questions 24 to 25.
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  1. The learners used the garden tool
    1. to lift seedlings from the nursery bed
    2. for weeding the nursery bed
    3. to measure the spacing for the crop
    4. to level the nursery bed.
  2. Which of the following caring practices should be carried out on the tool after use?
    1. Oiling.
    2. Painting.
    3. Cleaning.
    4. Sharpening.
  3. Mrs. Chacha always stuffs her leather shoes with old newspapers before storing. Which of the following is the reason for stuffing old newspapers? To
    1. prevent her shoes from becoming small
    2. prevent her shoes from getting dirty
    3. make her shoes dry completely
    4. prevent her shoes from losing shape.
  4. Kwamboka is feeling unwell. She is showing the following symptoms: Fever, pain in the joints, headache and vomiting. Which of the following diseases is she suffering from? 
    1. Malaria.
    2. Cough.
    3. Measles.
    4. Chicken pox.
  5. Kangu and Yala are helping to make a family budget. Which of the following is the reason why they are making a family budget? To
    1. make their family happy
    2. buy expensive items
    3. make good use of money
    4. buy all the items in fashion.
  6. Grade 4 learners were asked by their Home Science teacher to make posters on the foods that make us healthy. Read what they wrote on the posters.
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    Which of the posters contain foods that provide our body with energy?
    1. Poster 1
    2. Poster 2
    3. Poster 3
    4. Posters 1 and 3.
  7. Joan wants to help her mother preserve cereals by drying in the sun. Which of the following shows the correct steps?
    1. Wash, dry completely and put in the sun.
    2. Dry completely, pack in airtight bags
    3. Dry completely, pack in bags and store.
    4. Dry completely, pack in airtight bags, store in a dry place.
  8. Grade 6 learners used their digital devices to get information on cleaning a charcoal jiko that was used for cooking. The following is the information:
    1. Empty the jiko.
    2. Let the jiko cool.
    3. Leave it in an airy place to dry
    4. Wipe the metal parts with a cloth wrung out of warm soapy water.
      Which of the following shows the correct order the learners can follow when cleaning the jiko.
      1. (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
      2. (i), (ii), (iv), (iii) 
      3. (i), (iii), (ii), (iv)
      4. (ii), (i), (iii), (iv)
  9. Wanjala was told by her parents to be no cleaning utensils immediately after use. Why do you think this is important?
    1. To make the utensil last long.
    2. To prevent them from staining.
    3. To prevent them from cracking.
    4. To make them shine after washing.
  10. Loima and Ole-Kina are talking about the importance of mending clothes before washing. Loima tells Ole-Kina that we mend clothes before washing to
    1. prevent the clothes from getting creased
    2. make the clothes look new after washing
    3. prevent further damage to the clothes
    4. retain the original colour of the clothes.
  11. The diagram below shows a symbol found on a care label attached on a shirt.
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    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
  12. Kola wants to make a neck scarf to give his grandfather as a gift. Which one of the following is not a method he can use to make the neck scarf?
    1. Sewing.
    2. Knitting.
    3. Weaving
    4. Crotcheting.walls to W
  13. Learners were asked to outline the process hue of performing long jump. Which of the following is the correct process?
    1. Flight, take-off, approach, landing.
    2. Approach, take-off, flight, landing.
    3. Take-off, landing, approach, flight.
    4. Landing, approach, take-off, flight.
  14. Which of the following statements is true about safety when throwing javelin in the field?
    1. Only the thrower and the one to collect the thrown javelin should be in the throwing area.
    2. The javelin may be thrown back to the throwing area after landing.
    3. The thrown javelin should be caught while in the air to avoid breaking.
    4. The thrower is the only player who is supposed to be in the throwing area.
  15. A soccer goalkeeper strained a thigh muscle during a football match. A first aider applied a bandage on the injured do part. Why was the bandage applied?
    1. To stop bleeding.
    2. To reduce swelling
    3. To immobilise the leg.
    4. To use the first aid materials.
  16. Four athletes consumed different types of drinks before the race. Who among the four consumed the most appropriate drink for hydration?
    1. Peter drunk water.
    2. James drunk porridge.
    3. Sophia drunk milk.
    4. Daisy drunk coffee.
  17. Which of the following activities would you and your friends engage in to enhance physical fitness?
    1. Sleeping for long hours so as to rest.
    2. Swimming regulary with friends. 
    3. Eating balanced diet at all times. 
    4. Watching soccer games to learn the skills
  18. You have been asked to select players for your school's volleyball team. How many players will you identify to be in the court at the start of a volleyball game?
    1. 61
    2. 12
    3. 11
    4. 7
  19. Grade six learners were planning for movement sequences in gymnastics. Which of the categories provided is an appropriate two-action sequence?
    1. Side vault to Backward roll.
    2. Backward roll to fence vault. 
    3. Cartwheel to Headstand. 
    4. Astride Vault to Forward roll.
  20. Your group is preparing to demonstrate flexibility testing to other class members. Which of the following equipment should your group use?
    1. Sit and reach box.
    2. Tape measure.
    3. Weighing scale.
    4. Measuring string.
  21. An athlete from your school finished first in a marathon race. Which was the most important physical fitness component the athlete used?
    1. Power.
    2. Speed.
    3. Endurance.
    4. Coordination.
  22. A group of leamers preserved food appropriately when going out for an excursion. Why was the food preserved?
    1. To add taste before eating. 
    2. To keep warm and dry.
    3. To stay long before spoiling.
    4. For ease of carrying.
  23. Four learners gave the meaning of ABC in first aid. Which of the responses given was the correct meaning?
    1. Awake Breathing and Circulation.
    2. Assess Breathing and Circulation.
    3. Airways Breathing and Circulation. 
    4. Airways Bleeding and Circulation.
  24. A learner was stung by a bee during an outdoor activity in the school farm. What did the teacher advice the learner to do?
    1. Immediately go home and sleep. 
    2. Place hot water in the stung area. 
    3. Pull the sting out immediately. 
    4. Kill the bees and continue.
  25. The images below show various skills used when playing volleyball game. Which one shows an over arm serve technique?
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  26. When playing a game, players aim at scoring. Which of the following games is correctly matched with the method of scoring?
    1. Tag rugby-Shot 
    2. Volleyball - Try
    3. Soccer - Goal
    4. Handball - Gun
  27. During a netball competition, one player used a shoulder pass to pass the ball to a team mate. Why did this player choose to use the shoulder pass?
    1. Team mate was close. 
    2. Team mate was running. 
    3. Team mate was marked.
    4. Team mate was far.
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