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QUESTIONS   

  1. The population of a certain county is seven hundred and six thousand and eighty two. What is the number in symbols?
    1. 706 802
    2. 706 082
    3. 760 082
    4. 706 820
  2. A milk processing plant received 6085047 litres of milk. What is the place value of digit 8 in the number?
    1. Thousands
    2. Hundreds
    3. Ten thousand
    4. Hundred
  3. What is the total value of digit 5 in the number 7,508042?
    1. 5000
    2. 50000
    3. 5000000
    4. 500000
  4. The population of six towns is 453619, 453691, 435916, 453916, 453819 and 435619
    Arrange the numbers from the smallest to the largest.
    1. 453918, 4536891, 453619, 435916, 435691, 435619.
    2. 453916, 435916, 453891, 435691, 453619, 435619:
    3. 435619, 435 691, 435916, 453619, 453691,435916.
    4. 453619, 435619, 453691,435691, 453916, 435916.
  5. Juma had Sh.35449 in his bank account. How much money to the nearest thousands did Juma have?
    1. Sh.35400
    2. Sh.35500
    3. Sh. 35000
    4. Sh. 35450
  6. Which of the numbers below is divisible by... 2,5 and 10?
    1. 40856
    2. 627830
    3. 732485
    4. 340689
  7. Find the L.C.M of 18, 24 and 36
    1. 36
    2. 6
    3. 72
    4. 78
  8. There were 648 205 registered voters in a certain county. During a by-election 76102 people did not vote. How many people voted?
    1. 724307
    2. 672103
    3. 532103
    4. 572103
  9. What is the next number in the pattern below?
    18, 20, 24, 32,_________________________
    1. 40
    2. 42
    3. 44
    4. 48
  10. The area of the rectangular cardboard drawn below is 180cm2. Calculate its width.
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    1. 150cm
    2. 24cm
    3. 75cm
    4. 12cm
  11. Work out:-
    8. 2 − 3.675
    1. 5.475
    2. 4.675
    3. 4.525
    4. 4.625
  12. Convert 4085 metres into kilometres
    1. 4km 850m
    2. 4km 85m
    3. 40km 85m
    4. 40km 850m
  13. What is the volume of the cuboid below?
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    1. 960cm3
    2.  30cm3
    3. 96cm3
    4. 60cm3
  14. Work out:-
    3/8 + ¼ = ___________________________
    1. 4/12
    2. 4/8
    3. 5/8
    4. 1/8
  15. Work out:
    L        ML
    8       450
    x           6 
                    
    1. 48L 2700ml
    2. 48L 700ml
    3. 50L 700ml
    4. 50L 400ml
  16. A rally car took 525 seconds to complete a race. What was this time in minutes and seconds?
    1. 8 minutes 45 seconds
    2. 5 minutes 25 seconds
    3. 8 minutes 35 seconds
    4. 5 minutes 15 seconds
  17. Which of the following is a reflex angle?
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  18.  Solve for x in the equation: 3x − 6 = 12
    1. 18
    2. 3
    3. 2
    4. 6
  19. How many Sh.50 notes are there in Sh.1000 note?
    1. 10
    2. 200
    3. 100
    4. 20
  20. Which of the following lines are parallel?
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  21. Maria bought 15kg 75g of rice. What was the mass of the rice bought in grams?
    1. 15075
    2. 15750
    3. 1575
    4. 15705
  22. What is the place value of digit 3 in the number:- 807.4035?
    1. Tenths
    2. Thousandths
    3. Hundredths
    4. Thousands
  23. Rehema bought ¾ kg of meat. She cooked ½ kg of the meat. How many kilograms remained?
    1. ¼ kg
    2. 5/4 kg
    3. 2/4 kg
    4. ½ kg
  24. Measure the angle drawn below.
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    1. 75°
    2. 115°
    3. 105°
    4. 65°
  25. A lorry carried 745 cartons of textbooks. Each carton had 24 textbooks. How many textbooks did the lorry carry altogether?
    1. 17880
    2. 17860
    3. 769
    4. 2960
  26. What is 3672 divided by 12?
    1. 36
    2. 306
    3. 360
    4. 3006
  27. Name the solid drawn below.
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    1. Triangular pyramid
    2. Cuboid
    3. Cube
    4. Square pyramid
  28. Work out:- 14 + 6 x 4 − 24 ÷ 4
    1. 14
    2. 3.5
    3. 74
    4. 32
  29. Find the greatest number that can divide 48 and 60?
    1. 240
    2. 12
    3. 120
    4. 6
  30. The table below shows the number of 3 fruits sold by a fruit vendor.
     Type of fruit   Tally marks  
     Mangoes  llll llll llll llll llll   
     Avocadoes  llll llll llll ll
     Apples  llll llll llll llll l
     Pineapples  llll ll
    How many more avocadoes than pineapples were sold?
    1. 10
    2. 7
    3. 17
    4. 24

MARKING SCHEME

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

 

ART & CRAFT   

  1. Which one of the following shows a 2 dimensional letter?
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  2. A Grade 6 boy drew a picture like the one shown below.
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    The type of drawing drawn above is known as
    1. memory drawing.
    2. still life drawing.
    3. stationary drawing.
    4. virtual drawing.
  3. Which of the following lists consists of two secondary colours and one primary colour?
    1. Orange, green, red.
    2. Green, purple, orange.
    3. Yellow, red, blue.
    4. Blue, green, red.
  4. Paraffin wax and bees wax are used in
    1. crayon etching.
    2. cross hatching.
    3. smudge technique.
    4. painting.
  5. Which one of the following items can be made by carving?
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  6.  A teacher drew a form like the one below.
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    Which of the following techniques did the teacher use to show shading effect?
    1. Cross hatching.
    2. Smudge
    3. Crayon etching.
    4. Collage.
  7. A sculpture can be carved using
    1. plasticine.
    2. clay.
    3. plastic.
    4. wood.
  8. Which one of the following indigenous crafts can be made using plain and twine technique?
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  9. A puppet like the one drawn below was drawn on a classroom chart.
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    The type of puppet drawn is called a
    1. glove puppet.
    2. marionette.
    3. rod puppet.
    4. stick puppet.
  10. All the following are elements of photography. Which one is not?
    1. Focus.
    2. Composition
    3. Lightning.
    4. Framing.

MUSIC

  1. A traditional dancer was seen marking her face and body with red clay. This is called
    1. body tattooing.
    2. costuming.
    3. body adornment
    4. performing.
  2. Percussion instruments produce sound when
    1. blown or plucked.
    2. shaken or blown.
    3. plucked or shaken.
    4. hit or shaken.
  3. Below is a wind instrument called abu.
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    Which of the following communities plays the musical instrument drawn above?
    1. Mijikenda.
    2. Luo
    3. Abagusii.
    4. Agikuyu.
  4. Which one of the following elements of a folk song is the most important?
    1. Message.
    2. Instrumentation
    3. Participants.
    4. Occasion.
  5. A traditional dancer made a hat using cartons and feathers in readiness for a dance The hat he made is an example of
    1. instruments.
    2. clothes
    3. costumes.
    4. props.
  6. Which one of the following lines is not found in the Kenya National Anthem? 
    1. Kila siku tuwe na shukrani.
    2. Raha tupate na ustawi.
    3. Natulinde uhuru na amani.
    4. Nasi tujitoe kwa nguvu.
  7. Which of the following symbols shows a minim?
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  8. Which of the following parts of a drum is adjusted to tune it?
    1. Lace.
    2. membrane
    3. Foot.
    4. Resonator.
  9. Which of the following lines is found in the last verse of the East African Community Anthem?
    1. Tuwezeshe kuishi kwa amani. 
    2. Umoja wetu ni nguzo yetu.
    3. Natulinde uhuru na amani.
    4. Tufanye kazi sote kwa makini.
  10. Body movements used to show the meanings of words or ideas in a song are called
    1. moods.
    2. tones
    3. dictions.
    4. gestures.

SOCIAL STUDIES.

  1. In African traditional education,
    1. children learnt through the internet.
    2. teachers gave their learners notes to read.
    3. elders taught the young ones through story telling.
    4. group discussions were held in classrooms.
  2. Who among the following school administrators is at the highest hierarchy in a public primary school in Kenya?
    1. Senior teacher.
    2. Class teacher.
    3. Deputy head teacher. 
    4. Head teacher.
  3. Who among the following is not among the Western Bantus?
    1. Akamba.
    2. Abakuria
    3. Abaluhya.
    4. Abagusii.
  4. Which one of the following means of communication is audio-visual?
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  5. All the following are tourist attractions in Kenya except
    1. language groups.
    2. cultural activities.
    3. natural sceneries.
    4. wildlife.
  6. Which one of the following is not a way through which tourism has contributed to the economy of our country?
    1. Promoting local industries.
    2. Providing basic needs to families in the land.
    3. Earning the country foreign exchange. 
    4. Promoting cultural services.
  7. Which of the following road signs is likely to be found near the gate of a school?
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  8. Which of the following lists shows crops that can be grown under horticulture?
    1. Coffee, maize, sugarcane.
    2. Grass, onions, rice.
    3. Pumpkins, sisal, tea.
    4. Tomatoes, cabbages, kales
  9. Some Grade six learners were asked to name some resources found in our country:
    Osman - museums
    Aisha - lakes
    Rajab -  minerals
    Maimuna - forests
    Who among the learners was not correct?
    1. Maimuna.
    2. Aisha.
    3. Rajab
    4. Osman.
  10. Below is a method of inland fishing in Kenya.
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    The fishing method shown above is called
    1. long lining.
    2. purse seining.
    3. trawling.
    4. harpooning.
  11. Dairy fanning is important in our country because
    1. farmers keep different breeds of dairy cattle.
    2. farmers are able to earn a living.
    3. every citizen uses dairy products on a daily basis.
    4. dairy farmers are able to give loans to young farmers at no interest.

Use the map of Kenya below to answer questions 32-35.    

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  1. The country marked X is most likely to be
    1. Ethiopia.
    2. South Sudan.
    3. Somalia.
    4. Tanzania.
  2. The physical feature marked L is
    1. a swamp.
    2. an ocean
    3. a lake.
    4. a river.
  3. The National park marked S is called
    1. Sibiloi.
    2. Malka Mari
    3. Losai.
    4. Meru.
  4. The lake marked R is shared by three of the following countries except
    1. Kenya.
    2. Rwanda
    3. Tanzania.
    4. Uganda.

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

  1. During the baptism of Jesus, which of the following events did not take place? 
    1. Heaven opened
    2. Holy Spirit came down in form of a dove.
    3. A voice came from heaven.
    4. Temple curtains were torn.
  2. Preparation for the coming of the Messiah was the main preaching of
    1. pharisees.
    2. John
    3. Jesus.
    4. Jews.
  3. When Jesus fed a multitude, He portrayed His
    1. power over nature.
    2. compassion for the needy. 
    3. power over death.
    4. faith in His father.
  4. Which of the following books of the Bible is in the Old Testament?
    1. Acts
    2. Titus
    3. Haggai
    4. Thessalonians
  5. Jesus showed His power over nature when He
    1. calmed the storm.
    2. healed a paralysed man.
    3. performed miracies.
    4. raised the dead.
  6. The parable of Jesus about the lost sheep teaches Christians
    1. the value of attending church services. 
    2. about the recovery of the lost human beings.
    3. about the importance of keeping property safely.
    4. the value of tending well to domestic animals.
  7. Happy are those who work for peace,
    1. for they will see God.
    2. God will be merciful to them.
    3. God will call them His children.
    4. God will grant them peace.
  8. Which Christian value did king Solomon put into use when ruling?
    1. Obedience.
    2. Patience
    3. Trust.
    4. Wisdom.
  9. Who among the following were the first to know about the birth of Jesus Christ?
    1. Sherpherds.
    2. jews
    3. Pharisees
    4. Kings Herod and Pilate.
  10. The contest at mount Carmel was between the prophets of Baal and
    1. Elisha.
    2. Jesus
    3. angels.
    4. Elijah.
  11. The act of deciding not to revenge is called
    1. unity.
    2. forgiveness
    3. sympathy.
    4. weakness.
  12. Bartimaeous was healed by Jesus mainly because of his
    1. faith.
    2. blindness
    3. courage.
    4. patience.
  13. As Grade 6 pupils were out for break, Murefu was seen by Njiwa taking something from their class teacher's hand bag. As a Christian, what was the best action for Njiwa to take?
    1. Report him to his parents.
    2. Tell the class about it.
    3. Tell him to stop and also effects of such acts.
    4. Share whatever Murefu took with him.
  14. Which among the following is not a form of child labour?
    1. A Grade five boy sweeping their classroom.
    2. A twelve year old girl taking care of a baby for a pay.
    3. A Grade 6 boy working in a quarry for a pay.
    4. A seventeen year old boy working in a shop for a pay.
  15. When Jesus healed the ten lepers, how many were thankful?
    1. None of them.
    2. Nine.
    3. One.
    4. All of them.

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.

  1. Which one of the following attributes of Allah means All forgiving?
    1. Al-Haafidh.
    2. Al-Ghafar.
    3. Al-Aalim.
    4. Al-Malik,
  2. Which one of the following is not a characteristic of angels? Angels
    1. can change form.
    2. were created from light.
    3. can either be males or females.
    4. do not have parents.
  3. Which one of the following is a miracle performed by prophet Musa (AS)?
    1. He had clear signs of Allah's mercy on him.
    2. Turning a rod into a snake.
    3. His hand shone like the moon when he put it in his armpits.
    4. Raising the dead.
  4. Muslims can earn thawabs when they
    1. pray once per day.
    2. perform swalahs correctly.
    3. fast everyday.
    4. visit Makka yearly.
  5. Taraweh is a baadiyah swalah performed during the month of
    1. Ramadhan.
    2. Dhulhijja.
    3. Shabaan.
    4. Muharram.
  6. All the following are optional prayers. Which one is not?
    1. Fajr.
    2. Qabliyah.
    3. Tarawch.
    4. Baadiyah.
  7. Which among the following surahs is correctly matched with its meaning?
    1. Al-Kawthar     a river in paradise
    2. Al-Maun         the Quraish
    3. Al-Fyl             the dawn
    4. Al-Massad     the cursed
  8. We should always be grateful to Allah for everything that He continues to bless us with. This is a lesson from surah
    1. An-Nas.
    2. Al-Kawthar.
    3. Al-Baqarah.
    4. Al-Lahab.
  9. The first pillar of Islam is
    1. swalah.
    2. hijja
    3. zakat.
    4. shahadah.
  10. According to the prophet's hadith on knowledge, seeking knowledge is a must for
    1. all.
    2. elders.
    3. males.
    4. females.
  11. There are ________________ categories of Najasaat.
    1. four
    2. three
    3. two
    4. five
  12. It is an obligation of parents to
    1. provide entertainment to their children.
    2. provide basic needs to their children. 
    3. do homework for their children.
    4. buy modern games for their children.
  13. Abdul's father bought him a smartphone. As a Muslim, Abdul should not
    1. download qasweeda using his smartphone.
    2. send abusive pictures to his friends. 
    3. Share Qura'n verses in the whatsapp group.
    4. send seasons greetings to his friends.
  14. Which of the following acts is forbidden in Islam?
    1. Working in a bank.
    2. Fishing.
    3. Begging.
    4. Working in a salon.
  15. How many khutbahs are there in Idd swalah?
    1. 7
    2. 5
    3. 3
    4. 2

MARKING SCHEME

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

CRE

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

IRE

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

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

Soma mazungumzo yafuatayo kisha ujibu maswali 1-5.

(Mwalimu na wanafunzi wamo katika mjadala kuhusu umuhimu wa kuyatunza mazingira
Bi Muli:          Salaam aleikum wanafunzi. M hali gani?
Wanafunzi:    (Wakiamka sawia) Njema Bi Muli, shikamoo.
Bi. Muli:         Marahaba (anawaashiria wakae) Naam, leo ningependa tuzungumze kuhusu namna n umuhimu wa kuyatunza mazingira kwa                         kuwa mazingira machafu huweza kutuletea magonjwa hatari.
Sofa:              Samahani mwalimu, mazingara ni nini? (Akionyesha uso wa kuchanganyikiwa
Bi Muli:          Sofia, si mazingara, ni mazingira. Haya ni yote ambayo...
Peru:              (Akiunyanyua mkono wake) Samahani mwalimu, naweza kulijibu swali hilo. Haya ni yote ambayo yanatuzunguka.
Bi Muli:          Makofi kwa Peru. (Wenzake wanampigia makofi kwa kujibu swali kwa usahihi). Safi. Ili kuyalinda mazingira, tunaweza kukata                        nyasi ndefu zinazowafuga mbu.
Maloba:         Vile vile, tunaweza kuhakikisha vyanzo vya maji vi safi. Hivi ni kama vile mito, maziwa na mabwawa.
Ali:                 Nadhani kuwa kuna hatari aidha katika kutumia mbolea za madukani kiholela. Zikitumiwa kupita kiasi huweza kuathiri udongo                         na hatimaye vyanzo vya maji. 
Bi Muli:           Vyanzo vya maji vinapoathirika, viumbe vya majini kama vile samaki, mamba, mimea na wanyama wengine huweza                                       kuathirika pakubwa. Kesho tutaandika insha kuhusu umuhimu wa kuyatunza mazingira. Kwaherini kwa sasa.
Wote:              Kwaheri ya kuonana mwalimu.

  1. Kulingana na maelezo ya mwalimu, mazingira machafu yana madhara gani? Huweza
    1. kuchafua vyanzo vya maji.
    2. kusababisha magonjwa. 
    3. kudumisha afya bora.
    4. kutukinga dhidi ya magonjwa.
  2. Peru alipigiwa makofi kwa sababu
    1. alilijibu swali la mwanafunzi mwenzake kwa usahihi.
    2. alikuwa mwanafunzi bora darasani mwao.
    3. alijaribu kulijibu swali la Sofia.
    4. alishindwa kulijibu swali la Sofia.
  3. Kulingana na mazungumzo haya, mbolea za madukani zikitumika kupita kiasi 
    1. huweza kusababisha hali mbaya ya anga.
    2. huweza kuchafua hewa.
    3. huathiri udongo na vyanzo vya maji. 
    4. huchafua pakubwa vyanzo vya maji
  4. Vyanzo vya maji vínapoathirika,
    1. wanyama wa porini huangamia. 
    2. nyuni wa angani hufa.
    3. wanadamu hupata taabu.
    4. wanyama wa majini huathirika.
  5. Chanzo gani cha maji hakijatajwa katika mazungumzo haya?
    1. Mito.
    2. Mvua.
    3. Mabwawa.
    4. Maziwa.

Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu maswall 6 hadi 8

Rununu yake ilikiriza mara kadhaa lakini akashindwa kuiwahi. Kichwa chake kilimwanga vilivyo. Usiku uliotangulia alikuwa amepiga maji na kulewa chakari. Hakuelewa alivyofika kitandani pake. Mlaraha alikuwa mwizi hatari. Hii ilikuwa shughuli haramu na hatari kweli kweli. Aliitazama simu yake ya mkononi ilivyokuwa imechakaa. Ghafla, mlango wake ukabishwa kwa kishindo. Alisita kidogo huku akijiuliza kama kweli alikuwa na ahadi ya kukutana na yeyote asubuhi hiyo.

Kufumba na kufumbua, pu! Mlango ulipigwa teke na kuanguka kando. Mlangoni walisimama maafisa wanne wa polisi na bastola huku wawili wakiwa na pingu mikononi. Mlaraha aliinua mikono juu ishara ya kusalimu amri. Moyoni alijua kuwa zake arubaini zilikuwa zimetimia. Naam, uhalifu haulipi chochote.

  1. Mlaraha hakuweza kuiwahi rununu yake kwa kuwa
    1. kichwa chake kilikuwa kizito.
    2. ilikuwa mbali.
    3. hakutaka kufanya hivyo.
    4. aliogopa kuzungumza na aliyekuwa akipiga.
  2. Chagua orodha ya sifa za Mlaraha kulingana na kifungu.
    1. Mwizi, mpole.
    2. Mlevi, mwizi.
    3. Mjeuri, mlevi.
    4. Mwizi, katili.
  3. Ni kweli kuwa waliobisha mlango walikuwa
    1. wenzake Mlaraha katika wizi.
    2. majirani waliotaka kumjulia hali Miaraha.
    3. maafisa wa polisi.
    4. waumini wa dhehebu aliloshiriki.
  4. Methali gani inayoweza kutumika kufupishia kisa hiki?
    1. Pwagu hupata pwaguzi.
    2. Mgaagaa na upwa hali wali mkavu. 
    3. Kawia ufike.
    4. Siku za mwizi ni arubaini.

Sema kifungu kifuatacho kisha ulibu maswoll 10 hadi 12   

Uhalifu ni hali ya kutenda kinyume na zinavyohitaji sheria za nchi ambazo siku zote huongozwa na katiba. Kunavyo viwango mbalimbali vya uhalifu katika jamii. Uhalifu hutendeka katika maeneo mbalimbali. Hata hivyo, kuna njia kadhaa za kukabiliana na uhalifu. Kwanza, wananchi wakiacha tabia za kuwaficha wahalifu miongoni mwao, uhalifu utapungua. Vile vile, wale ambao hupokea hongo wanastahili kufunguliwa mashtaka. Si hayo tu, uhalifu aidha huweza kupungua iwapo sehemu mbalimbali za umma kama vile afisini zitawekewa kamera za siri. Kwa jumla, kila mwanajamii akisimama kidete kupambana na uhalifu, tutaweza kujivunia kupungua kwa uhalifu.

  1. Mwandishi ametaja njia ngapi za kukabiliana na uhalifu?
    1. Tano.
    2. Nne
    3. Mbili.
    4. Tatu.
  2. Kulingana na habari hii, kamera za siri zinaweza kudhibiti uhalifu
    1. nyumbani.
    2. afisini.
    3. shuleni
    4. sokoni.
  3. Kwa jumla, jukumu la kudhibiti uhalifu ni jukumu la nani?
    1. Serikali.
    2. Watu wazima.
    3. Kila mmoja.
    4. Wazazi.

Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu maswali 13 hadi 15.

Shughuli kama vile kuogelea, kandanda, riadha na urukaji viunzi huitwa michezo. Shughuli hizi si muhimu tu katika kuijenga miili yetu bali pia huchangia kuwaleta watu pamoja. Michezo baina ya shule mbalimbali huwaleta wanafunzi pamoja ambapo wao huweza kubadilishana mawazo yanayoweza kuinua viwango vyao vya kimasomo. Shughuli za kimichezo aidha huchangia kutukinga dhidi ya magonjwa kama vile uzito wa mwili, ambayo hatimaye huweza kusababisha maradhi ya moyo. Baadhi ya wananchi hutumia michezo kama kitegauchumi cha kuwaletea pesa. Baadhi ya wanaspoti wamewahi kuiletea nchi yetu nishani na medali mbalimbali na hivyo kuiweka nchi yetu katika nafasi bora kimichezo.

  1. Chagua kauli isiyo sahihi kulingana na ufahamu.
    1. Shughuli za kimichezo si muhimu katika kuijenga miili yetu.
    2. Michezo haichangii katika kujenga miili yetu pekee.
    3. Wakati mwingine michezo huandaliwa baina ya shule mbalimbali.
    4. Baadhi ya watu hutumia michezo kama njia ya kujipatia riziki.
  2. Kulingana na habari hii, uzito wa mwili hatimaye huweza kusababisha
    1. mauti.
    2. uvivu.
    3. maradhi ya ngozi.
    4. maradhi ya moyo.
  3. Nchi yetu inapopata nishani na medali, 
    1. wananchi wengi hujiunga na spoti.
    2. hadhi yake kimichezo huinuka.
    3. hupoteza heshima yake kimichezo 
    4. huwa miongoni mwa mataifa yaliyotajirika.

Soma kifungu kifuatacho. Chagua jibu lifaalo zaidi kati va vale uliyopewa.

Mtoto ana haki ___16___. Yapo inahitaji ya kimsingi ambayo ni makazi, lishe na ___17___ haki ya mtoto kupata elimu___18___serikali ikaanzisha elimu ya bure katika shule za umma.___19___ anayemnyima intoto nafasi ya___20___shuleni lazima afikishwe mahakamani.

       A       B          C        D 
 16.   mingi   chache   zote   kadhaa 
 17.  elimu  makao  mavazi   maji 
 18.  sababu   maana   ili   ndipo 
 19.  Wowote   Yeyote  Yoyote   Wote 
 20.  kuenda  kufika  kusomesha   kuanguka 

 

Kutoka swali la 21-30. jibu swall kulingana na maagizo uliyopewa.

  1. Chagua kitenzi kilicholinganishwa visivyo na kinyume chake.
    1. Funga       fungua
    2. Shona       shonua
    3. Nuna         tabasamu
    4. Lia             cheka
  2. Kamilisha tashbihi hii: 
    Mariamu ana maneno mengi kama
    1. chiriku.
    2. tausi.
    3. kasuku.
    4. njiwa.
  3. Chagua ukubwa ws:
    Ndizi hizi ni ndogo.
    1. Dizi hili ni dogo.
    2. Kidizi hiki ni kidogo.
    3. Madizi haya ni madogo.
    4. Vidizi hivi ni vidogo.
  4. Chagua ukanusho wa sentensi ifuatayo:
    Wewe ulikuwa mgonjwa.
    1. Wewe haukuwa mgonjwa.
    2. Wewe hujawa mgonjwa.
    3. Wewe huwi mgonjwa.
    4. Wewe hukuwa mgonjwa.
  5. Chagua sentensi iliyo katika hali timifu.
    1. Mboso atauimba wimbo mpya.
    2. Kadogo amemaliza kuandika.
    3. Upepo haukuvuma kwa fujo.
    4. Walimu wanazungumza mkutanoni.
  6. Chagua wingi wa sentensi ifuatayo:
    Ufagio ulinunuliwa sokoni.
    1. Fagio zilinunuliwa masokoni.
    2. Ufagio zilinunuliwa sokoni.
    3. Fagio ulinunuliwa masokoni. 
    4. Ufagio ulinunuliwa masokoni.
  7. Chagua orodha ya nomino zilizo katika ngeli tofauti.
    1. Cheo, chupa.
    2. Magari, maua.
    3. Kiwavi, kipofu.
    4. Mitego, mikoba.
  8. Ni sentensi gani iliyo katika nafsi ya pili?
    1. Mlitutembelea jana kwa sherehe. 
    2. Alinunuliwa mwanasesere maridadi.
    3. Nimeamua kufanya bidii.
    4. Mwalimu aliyekuwa darasani ametoka.
  9. Chagua methali iliyo tofauti na nyingine kimatumizi.
    1. Kidole kimoja hakivunji chawa.
    2. Umoja ni nguvu utengano ni udhaifu.
    3. Mkono mmoja haumlei mwana.
    4. Mgaagaa na upwa hali wali mkavu.
  10. Chagua orodha ya majina ambayo ni visawe.
    1. Runinga, redio
    2. Ndovu, Pombe
    3. Mbung'o, ndorobo
    4. Ugonjwa, malaria

MARKING SCHEME

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

 Read the following conversation and then answer questions 1 to 5.   

Toti:         Hello Hamsa. How are you doing? You have really grown tall this year. Almost the height of our class teacher Mr. Tosha.
Hamsa:   Haa! Toti I'm doing well. You have grown tall as well. Christmas was well with you, right? As a matter of fact, you are already taller                   than Mr. Tosha!
Toti:         I think this has been made possible because I have always followed the rule of three that Ms Kobole taught us.
Hamsa:   The rule of three? What is that? During all of her lessons in Home Science, I have never heard of such.
Toti:         Ob! Hamsa. I can remember that the day the teacher taught us that, you had gone for a competition in Marema school. The rule                    of  three simply means eating a meal with the right amounts of energy giving foods, protective foods and body building foods. 
Hamsa:    In other words, a balanced diet, ult?
Toti:          Exactly. This has really helped me maintain good health.
Hamsa:    I have actually been doing the same. Additionally, I have been drinking enough of clean and safe water and exercising regularly.
Toti:         That is right Hamsa. In our meals, we also need to include minerals such as iron, phosphorous and calcium.

  1. According to this conversation, what is the similarity between Toti and Hamsa?
    1. They are both short boys.
    2. Both of them are taller than their class teacher.
    3. They have both grown tall.
    4. Both of them have grown short.
  2. Where was Hamsa when Toti learned about the rule of three from Ms Kobole?
    1. At home. 
    2. in the field.
    3. Playing. 
    4. In Marema school.
  3. In simpler terms, the rule of three means,eating
    1. fruits and vegetables.
    2. a balanced diet.
    3. adequate food.
    4. food in adequate amounts.
  4. According to the conversation, the rule of three doesn't involve
    1. locally available foods.
    2. body building foods.
    3. energy giving foods.
    4. protective foods.
  5. All the following minerals have been mentioned in the passage except
    1. iron.
    2. vitamins.
    3. calcium.
    4. phosphorous.

Read the passage and then answer questions 6 10 9.   

Every child has a number of rights, some of which they know and some they don't. A child enjoys the right to education when he or she is taken to school and all the academic needs met in good time. Right to shelter is enjoyed when a child is provided with somewhere good to live. This protects them from harsh weather conditions like cold. Children must also be provided with nutritious meals as a way of meeting their right to good food. Other rights include right to play which helps them relate well with their friends and agemates and right to air their views. However, they should know their responsibilities both in school and at home. For instance, it is their responsibility to help in cleaning and taking good care of property. -

  1. A child enjoys his or her right to education when
    1. his or her parent provides good clothes 7. for him or her.
    2. he or she is exposed to academic activities and needs met early enough.
    3. his or her parent gives him or her good food.
    4. he or she is allowed to air his or her views
  2. According to this passage, how is right to play helpful to a child? It makes them
    1. pass school tests.
    2. grow stronger and stronger.
    3. interact with their friends.
    4. open minded.
  3. Which one of the following child rights has not been highlighted in the passage? Right to
    1. play.
    2. education.
    3. entertainment. 
    4. feeding.
  4. The writer says that it is the responsibility of a child to
    1. help in cleaning and take care of property.
    2. help in cleaning.
    3. take good care of proper
    4. provide basic needs for his or her family.

Read the passage and then answer questions 10 to 12.    

Many people, especially the young ones, do not really understand or even imagine how people in the past stayed without clothes on them or just had pieces of animal hides and skins barely covering their bodies, imagining this even looks funny. Look at this, young boys and girls seated naked and their teacher gets in class with parts of the body visible to all!

Nowadays, clothes are made in all styles and fashions for all people, young and old. There are suits, vitenge, scarfs, headgears and ties. Others wear necklaces, bracelets, bangles, earrings and others. A part from clothing, there are fashion shows which are organized where different designers bring models who wear their styles and compete infront of judges and spectators.

  1. What is unimaginable to many people?  How
    1. people lived in the past.
    2. clothes were made in the past.
    3. people stayed without clothes in the past.
    4. old people made clothes in the past.
  2. What was used in the past as clothes?
    1. Animal hids and skins.
    2. Pieces of animals.
    3. Pieces of papers.
    4. Leaves and grass.
  3. Who bring mods to fashion shows?
    1. Competitors.
    2. Designers.
    3. Judges.
    4. Spectators.

Read the pessage and then answer questions 13 to 15.   

I hardly slept that night. I kept on thinking about the following day. We were to have a schoo! trip to Amboseli National Park. Those who had paid for the trip were lucky. They would see many animals like zebras, elephants, gazelles, buffaloes and giraffes among others. My parents had made the payment and I would accompany the other pups.

We were to travel by bus. The bus arrived very early in the morning. The class teacher read the list as we boarded the bus. I selected a seat next to the window where I would enjoy locking outside as we travelled.

  1. The writer kept on thinking about
    1. the animals they would see.
    2.  the next day.
    3. Amboseli National Park.
    4. those who were lucky.
  2. According to this passage, who were unlucky? Those who
    1. would see different animals.
    2. never paid for the trip.
    3. paid for the trip.
    4. were in the writer's class.
  3. The writer would accompany other pupils because
    1. they had paid for him. 
    2. their class teacher said so.
    3. he liked their company. 
    4. he had paid for the trip.

Read the passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 16 to 29. For each blank.space. select the best alternative from the choices given.

I love school ____16____ a lot. This is because I get more time to do what I love. Teachers sometimes give us assignments to keep us ____17___ during this period. They know we usually don't read our___18___ and this makes us forget everything we learn during the school term. I ____19____ my assignment within the first two weeks so that I have the rest of the time to ____20____.

   A   B   C   D 
 16.    holidays   buildings   breaktime   days  
 17.  idle  busy  lazy  worked 
 18.  books  notes   own  work
 19.  begin  start  finished  complete 
 20.  play  work   study   write 

 

For questions 21 to 23. choose the correct question tags to complete the sentences.

  1. Yesterday you were late for classes,
    1. were'nt you?
    2. were you?
    3. aren't you?
    4. are you?
  2. I am the tallest basketball player,
    1. am I?
    2. aren't I?
    3. can't I?
    4. isn't it?
  3. She did not come to school yesterday,
    1. didn't she?
    2. did he?
    3. did she?
    4. didn't she?

For questions 24 10 27. choose the correct conjuctions to complete the sentences.

  1. Muthoni won the race ________________ was given a trophy.
    1. but
    2. and
    3. yet
    4. because
  2. France played very well _________________ lost the final to Argentina.
    1. also
    2. or
    3. but
    4. for
  3. You can either buy a smartphone _______________ a new suit.
    1. or
    2. because
    3. for
    4. since.
  4. We have been here __________________  eight in the morning.
    1. but
    2. for
    3. yet
    4. since

For questions 28 to 30, choose the best alternative to complete the given sentences.   

  1. There wasn't ___________________ milk in the jar.
    1. some
    2. a lot of
    3. lots of
    4. a lot
  2. Elders are people who have lived
    1. more.
    2. life.
    3. a lot.
    4. a lot of.
  3. My mother _______________ an apple everyday.
    1. bought
    2. but
    3. buying
    4. buyer

MARKING SCHEME

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

QUESTIONS

  1. A sub county had a population of eighty nine thousand four hundred and sixty five people. What is this number in symbols?
    1. 89 645
    2. 98 465
    3. 89 465
    4. 98 645
  2. In an Agricultural Exhibition, there were 324 867 participants. What is the place value of digit 2 in this number?
    1. Hundreds.
    2. Tens of thousands.
    3. Thousands.
    4. Hundreds of thousands.
  3. In a wedding ceremony, Grade six learners carried 2 342 chairs. They later went for 1 009 more chairs. Out of these, 1 810 were used. How many were not used?
    1. 1 641
    2. 1 541
    3. 1 531
    4. 1 631
  4. Work out the LCM of 8 and 12.
    1. 2
    2. 12
    3. 32
    4. 24
  5. Round off 43 866 to the nearest hundred.
    1. 43 900
    2. 43 860
    3. 44 000
    4. 43 800
  6. In the first attempt, an athlete finished a marathon race in 3. 45 hours. In the second attempt, he reduced the time by 1.09 hours. What time did he take in the second attempt?
    1. 1. 36 hours
    2. 2. 36 hours
    3. 4. 54 hours
    4. 3.54 hourS
  7. Fractions, 3/10, 7/10, 5/10 and 9/10 were to be arranged from the smallest to the largest which of the following would be the correct arrangment?
    1. 9/107/10, 5/10, 3/10
    2. 3/10, 5/107/10, 9/10, 
    3. 9/105/10, 7/10, 3/10 
    4. 3/107/10, 5/10, 9/10
  8. Work out:
    361 x 18
    1. 6 488
    2. 6 398
    3. 5 488
    4. 6 498
  9. One hundred and eight seedlings were to be shared equally among twelve farmers. How many seedlings would each farmer get?
    1. 19
    2. 1 111
    3. 1 296
    4. 9.
  10. Out of 12 864 chickens in a school, 6 028 were cocks and the rest were hens. How many hens were there?
    1. 18 892
    2. 18 792
    3. 6 836
    4. 6736
  11. The distance between town X and town Y is 2 700m. How many kilometres and metres are between the two towns? 
    1. 2km 700m
    2. 27km 00m
    3. 2km 700m
    4. 270km 00m
  12. Mwende has a square piece of cloth whose side is 18cm. What is the area of the piece of cloth?
    1. 36cm2
    2. 360cm2
    3. 324cm2
    4. 334cm2
  13. Kilo carried 29kg of maize while Kaloki carried 33kg of sorghum. What was the total mass carried by the two?
    1. 957kg
    2. 602kg
    3. 952kg
    4. 62kg
  14. How many ¼kg packets can be obtained from 9kg?
    1. 36
    2. 18
    3. 4
    4. 24
  15. A tuktuk covered 16km 61m while a motorbike covered 18km 95m. What was the total distance covered?
    1. 34km   156m
    2. 35km    56m
    3. 34km    56m
    4. 35km    156m
  16. Work out:
      hrs          mins
       5              16
    x                   7 
    ____________
    1. 35hrs      52mins
    2. 36hrs    112mins
    3. 35hrs    112mins
    4. 36hrs      52mins
  17. Calculate the length of one side of a square whose area is 289cm2
    1. 27cm
    2. 14cm
    3. 17cm
    4. 16cm
  18. Find the volume of the figure below.
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    1. 12m2
    2. 120m2
    3. 60m2
    4. 600m2
  19. Petrol in a 40 litres 800ml container was emptied to fill 8 equal containers. What was the capacity of each container?
    1. 50 litres    10ml
    2. 5 litres      100ml
    3. 5 litres      10ml
    4. 50 litres    100mi
  20. A Mathematics lesson started at 12:05. If the lesson lasted for 2 100 seconds, at what time did it end?
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  21. A. boy stood in the field facing south. How should the boy turn in order to face east? Make a
    1. quarter turn to his left.
    2. quarter turn to his right.
    3. full turn to his left. 
    4. half turn to his right.
  22. Which one of the following is an a cute angle?
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  23.  All the following show correct lines of symmetry. Which one does not
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  24. Which of the following statements does not describe a rectangle? It has
    1. four equal sides.
    2. four equal angles.
    3. two pairs of equal sides.
    4. each of its angles measuring 90*
  25. A father bought ℓ hens. A mother bought 16 more hens. In total, 25 hens were bought. How many hens did the father buy?
    1. 19
    2. 9
    3. 41
    4. 8
  26. Mariarosa received x beads after their teacher divided 125 beads equally among 5 of them. How many beads did Mariarose get?
    1. 25
    2. 35
    3. 15
    4. 45
  27. A carpenter made 32 cupboards, 18 tables and y stools. If the total number of furniture was 63, how many stools were made?
    1. 23
    2. 13
    3. 50
    4. 53

The table below shows the sale of milk in Mwanda's farm for a period of five days. Use it to answer the following questions.

 Day   Amount sold in litres  
 Monday   146 
 Tuesday   230 
 Wednesday   180 
 Thursday  290
 Friday  410

 

  1. How many less litres of milk were on Wednesday than on Friday?
    1. 590ℓ
    2. 130ℓ
    3. 230ℓ
    4. 490ℓ
  2. Which two consecutive days recorded the lowest sale of milk?
    1. Monday and Tuesday.
    2. Tuesday and Wednesday. 
    3. Wednesday and Thursday.
    4. Thursday and Friday.
  3. How much milk was sold on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday?
    1. 1 256ℓ
    2. 1 246ℓ
    3. 656ℓ
    4. 666ℓ

MARKING SCHEME

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

Topic 3: Consumer Education

Sub topic: Consumer awareness
What is a shopping list?
When you want to shop, you should first prepare a list of all the items you want to buy. This list is known as shopping list.

Why is a shopping list important?

  1. It saves money by helping a person to buy only the things they need.
  2. It saves time when shopping. This is because a person knows exactly what to buy.
  3. It reduces by helping a person to choose items that are most important.
  4. It enables a person to know the amount of money he or she needs to buy the items.

What are the steps of making a shopping list?

  1. Think About all the things you want to buy
  2. Consider the money you have
  3. Think about important items and the less important items
  4. Write your list, starting with the most important items.
  5. Write how much each item costs.

Picture of a shopping list
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Exercise:

  1. Barry wanted to do shopping. He wrote the following items on a piece of water.
    1. Cabbage
    2. Tomatoes
    3. Potatoes
    4. Onions
    5. Sukuma wiki
      Where should Barry go to buy the items?
    6. Write down three important reasons why one should make a shopping list.

What's covered?

  • Common illness in the locality
    • What are the common illness in our locality?
    • How do we communicate when feeling unwell?
    • What are the causes of illness in our locality?
    • What healthy practices prevent illnesses?
  • Exercise
  • Care of the home
    • What do we use to clean our home?
    • What are the methods of cleaning the home?
    • How do we clean our home?
    • Activity 1.
    • Safety precautions when cleaning a room
    • How do we care for and store cleaning materials and tools
  • Exercise
  • Care and cleaning of shoes
    • What materials are our shoes made of?
    • What materials do we use to clean our shoes?
    • How do we clean leather shoes?
    • How do we clean plastic shoes?
    • How do we clean canvas shoes?
    • How can we observe safety when cleaning shoes?
    • How do we care for and store the materials we use to clean shoes?
  • Exercise.
  • Fuels used at home.
    • Why do we use charcoal at home?
    • How do we use and conserve fuels at home?
    • What challenges can we face when using fuels?
    • How do we keep safe when using fuels?
  • Exercise

Topic 2: Healthy Living

Sub topic: Common illness in the locality

What are the common illness in our locality?
There are common illness that affect people in our locality.
These illness can cause headaches, vomiting, stomachache and general pain in the body.
They can also make us feel hot or cold. 

How do we communicate when feeling unwell?
We should always tell other people when we feel unwell.
We can tell our parents, our teachers, our friends or a responsible adult. When we tell other people that we feel unwell, we get help

What are the causes of illness in our locality?
The common illness in our locality are caused by:

  • Germs- eating using dirty hands or eating fruits without washing.
  • Coughing without covering your mouth will spread diseases to others
  • Putting sharp objects in our ears or nose
  • Drinking dirty water also causes diseases like cholera. 

Pictures showing common causes of illness in the locality 
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What healthy practices prevent illnesses?

  • Washing hands—wash your hands using clean running water.
  • Covering the mouth when coughing—cough while covering your mouth.
  • Using a handkerchief—clean your nose using a handkerchief.

Exercise

  1. Name three common illness that affect people in your locality.
  2. Mrefu went to school. During break time, he developed a headache. He told his teacher. His teacher took him to hospital.
    1. Write what you think Mrefu told his teacher.
    2. Write what you think Mrefu told the doctor at the hospital.
  3. Shantel and Rayan were given fruits by their father. Shantel washed her fruits before eating. Rayan ate his fruits without washing them.
    1. Who among the two practiced a healthy habit?
    2. Which healthy habit was practiced?
    3. Write other healthy practices we should practice.

Sub topic: Care of the home

What do we use to clean our home?
Things we use to clean our home are: brooms, dusters, soap, moppers, brushes, dust pans and dust bins. 

Pictures of materials and tools we use to clean our home
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We sweep and mop floors, dust surfaces and dispose refuse to keep our homes clean. We use different materials to do these tasks.

What are the methods of cleaning the home?
The different methods we use to clean the home are:

  • Sweeping
  • Dusting
  • Mopping
  • Disposing of refuse

Pictures showing methods of cleaning the home on page 24.
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How do we clean our home?
Activity 1.

You will need: brooms, water, soap, mops or floor cloths, basins or buckets, dustpans and cloth dusters.

  1. Sweep the class.
  2. Dispose of waste in a dustbin and take it to the rubbish pit.
  3. Dust the windows, chairs, tables and desks.
  4. Mop the class and allow it to dry.
  5. Arrange the furniture after cleaning.
  6. Clean and store the cleaning materials and tools properly. 

Safety precautions when cleaning a room

  • If the floor is earthen, sprinkle water on it before sweeping.
  • Wear an apron and a dust mask when sweeping or dusting.
  • Avoid walking on a wet floor.
  • Wait for the floor to dry before arranging the furniture.

How do we care for and store cleaning materials and tools

  1. Hang brooms and mops or place them against a wall on the handle.
  2. Store brushes on a shelf with the bristle facing up
  3. Keep basins and buckets in a shade
  4. Hang dust pans by the handle.
  5. Fold floor cloths and store them on a shelf.

Exercise

  1. Write five materials we can use to clean our houses.
  2. Name four locally available materials we can use to make cleaning materials and tools
  3. Your teacher has asked you to show other learners in your school how to clean their homes. Write down what you will tell them about being safe when cleaning their homes.
  4. Why do we close windows and doors when sweeping and open them after we have finished sweeping.
  5. You have been asked to mop your house. Write three materials you will use. How will you use them?

Sub topic: Care and cleaning of shoes

What materials are our shoes made of?
Shoes are made from different materials. They can be made from leather, plastic or canvas.

Pictures of shoes.
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What materials do we use to clean our shoes?
Materials used to clean shoes are:
Shoe brush
Shoe polish
A piece of cloth
Water and soap
A piece of stick
Old newspapers

Pictures of materials used to clean shoes
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How do we clean leather shoes?
Materials needed: Leather shoes, shoe polish, two shoe brushes, a piece of cloth, warm water, soap, a blunt stick, a basin or a bucket and old newspapers.
Procedure:

  1. If necessary, cover the surface with old newspapers.
  2. Remove any mud from the soles using a blunt stick.
  3. Dispose of the old newspapers and the mud appropriately.
  4. Wipe the shoes using a piece of cloth to remove any dust
  5. Remove the shoe laces, if any. If the shoe laces are dirty, wash them in soapy water, rinse them and hang them to dry.
  6. Wipe the shoes with damp cloth dipped in soapy water. Wipe the shoes again using a clean damp cloth. Leave the shoes to dry in the shade for a few minutes.
  7. Apply shoe polish using a soft shoe brush. Allow the polish to soak in for a few minutes.
  8. Brush the shoes in a dry airy place. Stuff them with newspapers if storing them for a long time.

How do we clean plastic shoes?
Materials needed: Plastic shoes, a piece of cloth or a soft brush, warm water, soap, old newspapers, a blunt stick and a basin or a bucket.

  1. If necessary, cover the surface with old newspapers
  2. Remove any mud from the soles using a blunt stick.
  3. Dispose of the old newspapers and the mud appropriately.
  4. Put some warm water in a basin or bucket.
  5. Add some soap and stir.
  6. Dip the shoes in the soapy water. Scrub them using a cloth or a soft brush.
  7. Rinse the shoes well in clean water.
  8. Dry the shoes in the shade.

How do we clean canvas shoes?
Materials needed: Canvas shoes, soap, water, a basin or a bucket, soft brush or a scrubbing cloth.

  1. Remove the shoe laces if any. Wash the shoe laces in soapy water if they are dirty. Rinse them and hang them to dry.
  2. Remove any mud from the soles using a blunt stick.
  3. Hit the shoes gently against each other to remove I dust.
  4. Remove the insoles from the shoes.
  5. Wash the shoes and insoles in warm soapy water. Scrub them with a cloth or a soft brush.
  6. Rinse the shoes and the insoles in clean water. Shake them to remove excess water.
  7. Dry the shoes by placing them against a wall in a slanting position.
  8. After they dry, put the laces and insoles back and store the shoes in an airy place.
  9. Put some newspapers in the shoes to prevent them from losing shape.

How can we observe safety when cleaning shoes?

  1. Use a blunt piece of stick to remove mud. Do not use a sharp one.
  2. Use warm water when cleaning. Do not use hot water.
  3. Store cleaning materials in a locked place
  4. Store shoes properly after cleaning.

How do we care for and store the materials we use to clean shoes?
The following are some ways of taking care of the materials we use to clean our shoes.

  1. Store shoe polish on a shelf away from small children.
  2. Store shoe brushes on a shelf with the bristle facing up.
  3. Clean the scrubbing brush and store it on a shelf with the bristles facing up.
  4. Wash the cleaning cloth in soapy water and dry it.Fold and store it on a shelf.
  5. Wash basins and buckets and store them in a shaded area.

Exercise.

Write the materials used for making shoes.

  1. Your parent has asked you to clean your canvas shoes.Write down the Materials you will use
  2. How do we take care of basins and buckets after cleaning our shoes.
  3. You have been asked to teach other children how to clean their shoes. Write two safety measures you will tell them to observe when cleaning their shoes.
  4. Why are shoe brushes stored with the bristles facing up?

Sub topic: Fuels used at home.

Which type of fuels are available in our homes?
Fuel is any material that is used to produce heat or light in our homes. Charcoal, firewood, paraffin, gas and electricity are fuels.
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Why do we use charcoal at home?
We use charcoal in our homes for various purposes

 fuel what we can use it for 
 firewood cook, heat or warm the house and provide light 
 charcoal cook and provide heat or warmth in the house
 paraffin cook and provide light
 electricity cook, heat or warm the house and provide light
 gas cook and provide light

How do we use and conserve fuels at home?
To conserve something is to use it without wasting. Using fuel without wasting it is conserving fuel.

  • We can conserve firewood and charcoal by using jikos that use less firewood or charcoal.
  • We can conserve electricity by using energy saving bulbs, and using electricity only when we need it.

What challenges can we face when using fuels?

  • Some fuels are dangerous and can cause fire, like firewood.
  • Some fuels produce so much smoke that is dangerous for our health.
  • Fuel like gas can get finished before you start cooking.
  • Electricity is very unreliable as it can be off without notice.

How do we keep safe when using fuels?

  1. Do not overload sockets
  2. Check the gas cylinder and pipes to ensure they are not working. Do not sleep in a closed room that has a burning charcoal jiko.
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Exercise

  1. Name any three fuels you see at your home.
  2. A grade four Learner used charcoal for cooking. How else can this learner use charcoal?
  3. Look at the pictures below.
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    1. Who is using fuel well in the pictures?
    2. Who is wasting fuel? Why?
  4. Write three ways we can conserve firewood at home.
  5. When using gas, what safety measures should you think about?

What's covered:

Topic 1: Healthy practices

Sub topic: Play
To grow healthy, we need food, clothing, play, rest and shelter. Shelter is housing.

Which games are played in our locality?
Games played in our locality are football, Athletics, tug of war, swinging, playing darts, playing games on computers. 

Pictures of games played in the locality on page 3
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Which items do we use during playing?
Items we use when playing are;
Ropes, computers, bean bags, balls, sacks, phones, mats and marbles.

Pictures of items we use to play on page 5
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What are the qualities of a good play item?

  • Should be durable
  • Stronger
  • Should be smooth not rough that can hurt people
  • Should be safe to play with 

How do we make play items?
Making a ball using locally available materials.
Materials needed:

Pieces of cloth or old newspapers, an old clean sock and string

Procedure:

  1. Take the old sack
  2. Put pieces of news paper or cloth in the old sock. Push them to the Bottom of the sock.
  3. Mold the pieces into the shape of a ball.
  4. Twist the sock and turn the top side inside out. Tuck in the ball.
  5. Tie the end with a string or make a note. 

Pictures of the procedure on making a ball 
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How do we take care of our play items?
Play items should be kept well after use.
Arrange them well on the shelves or put them in cartons neatly.
Always keep them in a clean dry place. 

Safety and security during play.

  • Remove items like stones, sticks, and broken glass from where you are playing.
  • Avoid playing near dangerous areas like water pools and holes.
  • Do not play with damaged play items
  • Do not play with dangerous objects.
  • Never push other children out of a game.
  • Always wait for your turn.
  • Always keep your play items safely after playing.

Exercise

  1.                        
    1. write down three things you need to grow healthy
    2. Write down why each of the things is important.
  2. Your teacher has asked you to bring the following materials to class.
    old pieces of clothes, a string, a rope, green sticks
    1. Write three play items you can make using the materials.
    2. Which games can you play using the play items?
  3. Write two things we should think of when buying a toy.
  4. Make a poster on how we can prevent accidents during play.
    Show your poster to other learners in class
  5. Write three ways we should care for a ball.
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Gardening Practices - Agriculture CBC Grade 6 Notes

Organic Gardening Of Legumes.

Legumes include:

  • Pigeon peas.
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  • Common beans
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  • Dolichos lablab beans
  • Green grams
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  • Groundnuts
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  • cowpeas
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  • The roots of legumes have small swellings called root nodules where some very tiny living things called nitrogen fixing bacteria live.
  • These bacteria take up nitrogen from the atmosphere and convert it into
  • The nutrients are the absorbed by the legume crops to make proteins.

Meaning Of Organic Gardening.

  • Organic gardening refers to a system of growing crops using natural farming techniques and materials instead of artificial chemicals.
  • In organic gardening, compost, compost manure and animal manures are used instead of artificial fertilizers
  • The organic manures feed the soil which in turn feeds the crops with nutrients leading to strong and healthy crops.
  • Healthy crops are able to tolerate the effects of drought, pests and diseases which are the main causes of low yields.
  • Organic manure enables the soil to hold enough moisture for crop growth.
  • In organic gardening, artificial chemicals such as pesticides are not used.
  • Chemicals also cause harm to animals including beneficial insects that feed on pests or those that pollinate our crops.

Establishing a legume crop.

  • Proper seedbed preparation helps to remove weeds and loosen the soil for easy sowing of seeds.
  • Organic manures should be incorporated into the soil during seedbed preparation.
  • Seeds for planting should be healthy, whole and dry.
  • The selected seed should also be suited to the climate and soil of a given place.
  • Green grams, cow peas and pigeon grow well in semi-arid areas because they are drought resistant.
  • Garden peas require cool and moist areas.
  • To ensure seeds germinate with ease, it is important to show seeds at proper planting depth. I.e. between 2.5 cm to 10cm.
  • Two to three seeds can be planted per hole using correct spacing.
  • Proper spacing ensures that the crops receive adequate nutrients, water, sunlight and air for proper growth.

Caring for growing legume crops

  1. Irrigation if there is no rainfall
  2. Waterlogged seedbed should be avoided
  3. Application of water directly on the leaves should be avoided.
  4. Mulching should be done to retain moisture
  5. Gapping to replace the seedlings which fail to germinate.
  6. Thinning to remove excess seedlings.
  7. Correct number of plants per hole to reduce competition for nutrients, water and light
  8. Pests should be regularly controlled using the appropriate methods. i.e. by:
    • Hand picking
    • spraying
  9. Infected crops by diseases should be uprooted and then destroyed by burning.
  10. Weeding during raining season should be avoided to prevent rapid spread of diseases
  11. Climbing legume crops should be supported to grow upright. .

Right stage of harvesting.

  • Some legumes are harvested while green and eaten as vegetable such as beans
  • and Some are left to dry and harvested when they have lost their green colour. peas
  • Mature legume pods turn brown and dry
  • To determine when groundnuts are mature a few plants are lifted to observe the pods before harvesting all the groundnuts
  • Harvesting should be done during dry weather conditions.

Innovative Ornamental Gardening

  • Ornamental gardening refers to cultivation of planting with the aim of enhancing beauty of a place or landscape.
  • Some crops can also be grown in a pattern that can make our surroundings beautiful
  • Ornamental cropping can be done in . learning institution, hospitals, hotels, public parks, homes and sports fields
  • Innovative ornamental patterns can also be made by using plants in containers or on the ground.
  • The plants used could be flowers, trees, shrubs or food crops such as sugarcane, bananas, fruit crops or vegetables.
  • When food crops are used for ornamental gardening, they bring beauty and also contribute to food security.

Growing Media For Ornamental Crops

  • Ornamental plants can be established in two ways:
    • Using soil as a base to support the roots of ornamental plants.
    • Using soilless media as a base to support the roots of the ornamental
  • The surface on which plants grow is called plants growing medium.
  • Soil is a natural growing medium for plants
  • Soilless medium can also be used to establish ornamental crops
  • The nutrients can be supplied from liquid manure (called compost tea) when soilless medium is used.
    Note: Compost tea is organic compost manure mixed with water.

Some of the medium for growing ornamental crops include:

  • Peat moss
  • Coco peat
  • Sand
  • Gravel
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Establishing ornamental plants in soilless media.

  • Identify a soilless media to use in a container.
  • Measure the quantity of the soilless medium that can fill about three quarter of each available container
  • Put the identified soilless medium in a container or containers.
  • Add some water to moisten the soilless medium.
  • Plant an ornamental plant or crop of your choice in the container garden(s)
  • Select a suitable site and place your container garden in a pattern that suites your preference
  • Apply liquid manure or compost tea around the base of ornamental plants from time to supply nutrients.

Preparing Compost Tea

Tools

  • Two 20 litres buckets
  • Clean fresh water
  • Organic manure
  • Stick for stirring
  • strainer

Steps

  • Scoop organic manure in an empty 20 litre bucket up to a third of the bucket
  • Add clean fresh water(not chlorinated, rain water the best) to fill the bucket and stir with a stick
  • Set aside the mixture to brew for 12 to 36 hours away from direct sunlight.
  • Strain the compost using a clean piece of cloth return the leftover to a compost bin or use in the plant as mulch.
  • Dilute the mixture in the ratio of 1:3 only if it is very dark in colour

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Note:

  • The volume of water should be twice that of liquid manure
  • Do not use unfinished compost in your compost tea. Unfinished tea may contain living things that could damage plants
  • Use the compost tea once a week to avoid scorching of plants.

Importance of innovative ornamental cropping.

  1. Beautify the environment
  2. Source of food
  3. Supply fresh air for human beings and other animals.
  4. Can be used as beautiful photograph background when taking photograph.
  5. Some act as windbreakers hence less destruction of built environment.
  6. Require less space.

Moisture Bed Gardening

How To Prepare A Raised Moisture Bed

Tools and Materials.

  • Topsoil
  • Compost manure or farmyard manure
  • Dry grass
  • Kitchen wastes
  • Gravel
  • Fork jembe
  • Wooden pegs
  • Ten 90cm long fitos
  • A panga
  • Claw harmer
  • A thick polythene

Steps.

  • Select a suitable site for your garden and clear any vegetation on it.
  • Measure the land on the ground so that it is 1m wide and desired length.
  • Fix 90cm long wooden stakes about 30cm below the ground along the edges of the marked areas.
  • Inside the framework created by the stakes, lay thick polythene sheet on the ground.
  • Lay a 30cm layer of hard-core or gravel carefully at the bottom
  • Place a 10cm layer of dry grass or kitchen waste such as fruit and vegetable peels on top of the gravel
  • Add a 20cm layer of topsoil mixed with compost manure
  • Your raised moisture bed is now ready for crop establishment.

Note: You can obtain the topsoil from another place or dig out the topsoil from the same site before laying the polythene sheet.

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Taking care of the crop on moisture bed.

  • There is constant production of crops throughout the year.
  • Soil is full of organic manure
  • Many crops can be planted on a small area leading to high yields
  • Some crops that don’t do well in a normal environment can be established here
  • There is high water retention.

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