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  1. Which one of the following takes place during breathing in?
    1. Lungs contract
    2. Diaphragm flattens
    3. Ribs move downwards
    4. Diaphragm become dome-shaped
  2. Below is a cross-section of a certain excretory organ.
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    The correct names for the parts marked E, F, G and H respectively are
    1. kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra
    2. kidney, urethra, bladder, ureter
    3. bladder, ureter, kidney, urethra
    4. bladder, urethra, kidney, ureter
  3. Which pair of diseases below can be prevented by administering DPT?
    1. Cholera and diphtheria
    2. Tuberculosis and diphtheria
    3. Whooping cough and tetanus
    4. Polio and yellow fever
  4. Which one of the following is a social effect of drug abuse?
    1. Rape
    2. Withdrawal
    3. Hallucination
    4. Fits
  5. The following materials can be used to construct a certain weather instrument:
    1. Stiff polythene
    2. A wooden pole
    3. String
    4. Glue
      The weather instrument likley to be constructed is
      1. air thermometer
      2. windvane
      3. windsock
      4. raingauge
  6. Three of the following are ways of reducing the force that opposes motion. Which one is not?
    1. Lubrication
    2. Streamlining bodies
    3. Plaining surfaces
    4. Applying treads
  7. The first and second planets respectively from the earth are
    1. Mars and Jupiter
    2. Mercury and Venus
    3. Mercury and Earth
    4. Mars and Saturn
  8. In the food chain below which animal can best fit at the place marked Z?
    Grass → Antelope → Z→ Bacteria
    1. Leopard
    2. Hippopotamus
    3. Elephant
    4. Chimpanzee
  9. The most appropriate way of managing plastic and glass materials is by
    1. re-using
    2. recycling
    3. burning them
    4. burying them
  10. Brian a Science teacher, set-up the experiment represented below.
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    Which component of soil was the teacher investigating?
    1. Water
    2. Living organism
    3. Humus
    4. Air
  11. During a thunderstorm, pupils from Neema Academy were observed:
    1. Playing on the footbal pitch
    2. Lying on the floor in the classroom
    3. Wearing red sweaters in a classroom
    4. Sheltering under the verandah
      In which pair of observations are the pupils most likely to be struck by lightning?
      1. i and iv
      2.  ii and iv
      3. i and iii
      4. ii and iii
  12. Which one of the following shows a pair of sources of electricity?
    1. Bicycle dynamo and car battery
    2. Water turbines and the sun
    3. Dry cells and wind turbines
    4. Torch cells and car battery
  13. The following are methods of controlling livestock parasites. Which one controls both internal and external parasites?
    1. Rotational grazing
    2. Spraying
    3. Deworming
    4. Drenching
  14. All the following are methods of grazing. Which one is not?
    1. Strip grazing
    2. Rotational grazing
    3. Herding
    4. Stall feeding
  15. Mikah a standard seven pupil from Viscot Primary School mixed some pieces of chromium, salt and sand. Which one of the following processes of separation did he apply first?
    1. Filtration
    2. Use of magnet
    3. Hand picking
    4. Evaporation to dryness
  16. The following are adaptation of plants growing in the dry areas. Which one is not?
    1. Succulent stem
    2. Deep roots
    3. Few stomata
    4. Flexible stems
  17. The following are characteristics of a certain animal:
    1. It breathes through the lungs
    2. Its body temperature varies
    3. It has a moistened body
    4. It has external fertilisation
      The animal described above is most likely to be
      1. gecko
      2. turtle
      3. newt
      4. trout
  18. The following activities will pollute water except
    1. oil spillage on water
    2.  Excess usage of fertilizers on land
    3. Fumes from the factory chimney
    4. Untreated sewages towards rivers
  19. Which one of the following materials will not form a shadow when light is shown on it?
    1. White paper
    2. Mirror
    3. Glass of lamp
    4. A piece of wood

The diagram below represents a female reproductive system.
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  1. Which one of the parts labelled A, B, C and D is not correctly matched to its function?
     Part              Function 
     A  Facilitates fertilization
     B  Nourishment of the baby
     C  Allows sperm deposits
     D  Ovulation
  2. The third stage of HIV infection is known as
    1. incubation
    2. symptomatic
    3. asymptomatic
    4. window
  3. Which one of the following diseases can be prevented by draining stagnant water around homestead?
    1. Malaria
    2. Cholera
    3. Typhoid
    4. Tuberculosis
  4. Which one of the following groups consists only of foods that will help prevent kwashiorkor?
    1. Bread, cowpeas, green grams
    2. Cabbage, eggs, rice
    3. Fish, eggs, beans
    4. Maize, beans, spinach
  5. A certain lever when in use can work with load, efort and fulcrum at different positions. The lever is likely to be
    1. crowbar
    2. claw hammer
    3. wheelbarrow
    4. spade
  6. Which one of the following is true about whale? It has
    1. scales
    2. gills
    3. varying body temperature
    4. constant body temperature
  7. Some pupils mixed liquids E, F and G. Liquid E mixed with liquid F. Liquid G did not with liquid E and F. Which one of the following correctly represents liquids E, F and G respectively
      E F G
    Water Cooking fat  Fat 
    Cooking oil Water  Milk 
    C Water Milk  Cooking oil 
    D Milk Cooking oil  Water 
  1. The following are effects of HIV and AIDS:
    1. Low esteem
    2. Loss of earning
    3. Poor health services
    4. School drop outs
    5. Sickness
      Which pair of the above effects affects the nation?
      1. v, ii
      2. i, iii
      3. iii, iv
      4. ii, iii
  2. Which one of the following media is the most effective method of educating the masses about HIV and AIDS?
    A. Newspaper
    B. Television.
    C. Radio
    D. Video
  3. The pie chart below shows properties of gases G, H, J and K that represent the components of air.
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    Which of the following are uses of gases G and J respectively?
    1. Breathing and making electric tubes
    2. Germination and making plant food
    3. Putting out fire and making plant protein
    4. Preserving soft drinks and burning
  4. Which of the following components of the environment comprise of the major ones only?
    1. Soil, plants, buildings
    2. Animals, water, air
    3. Rocks, animals, soil
    4. Water, air, heat
  5. The soil that makes the longest ribbon
    1. has fine texture
    2. has large air spaces
    3. dries fastest
    4. has the best drainage system
  6. Which crop below is correctly classified in the chart?
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    1. Rice
    2. Cocoa
    3. Barley
    4. Wheat
  7. Below are uses of water in the farm. Which one is not?
    1. Irrigation
    2. Mixing chemicals
    3. Fountain
    4. Watering animals
  8. The following are activities carried out when compairing drainage in different soils:
    1. Put equal amounts of the three types of soil in funnels
    2. Pour equal amounts of water into the soils at the same time
    3. Place the funnels in the mouths of the three bottles
    4. Cut off the upper parts of the three bottles to make funnels
    5. Put equal amount of cotton wool in each funnel
      Which one of the following is the correct order?
      1. iv, i, v, iii, ii
      2. iii, i, iv, i, v
      3. i, iv, iii, v, ii
      4. iv, iii, v, i, ii
  9. Which one of the following consists of a balanced diet for farm animals?
    1. Fish meal, cotton seeds, sunflower seeds, legumes
    2. Banana stem, green fodder, fruits,succulents
    3. Fish meal, mollasses, cotton seed,fruits
    4. Honey, mollasses, maize germ, rice husks
  10. Standard six pupils made the set-up below.
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    Which one of the following germination conditions were they investigating?
    1. Water
    2. Air 
    3. Warmth
    4. Temperature 
  11. Which one of the following is a useful way of using moving air?
    1. Wind milling
    2. Blowing soil away
    3. Tree falling
    4. Blowing roof tops away
  12. Which one of the following is mainly a measure when using simple tools?
    1. Cleaning after use
    2. Sharpening cutting tools
    3. Repairing tools
    4. Proper storage
  13. The following are sources of heat except
    1. sun
    2. translucent roofs
    3. electricity
    4. gas
  14. Which one of the following groups of animals is correctly matched?
       Wild Useful   Harmful
     Ostrich  Dog  Tick
    B  Hare  Cattle  Tick
    C  Dog  Hare  Flea
    D  Fish  Goat  Termite
  15. The diagram below represents a marble placed on a board. When pulled suddenly, the marble will fall at
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    1. Q
    2. O
    3. R
    4. P
  16. Which one of the following statements is correct about nimbus clouds?
    1. White in colour
    2. Bundles of cotton like appearance
    3. Occur low in the sky
    4. Have a flat base
  17. Birds which feed on grains have
    1. strong, short and straight beaks
    2. strong, short and curved beaks
    3. strong, short and broad baks
    4. long, sharp and pointed beaks
  18. A card with the wood TEACHER written on it was placed in front of a mirror. Which one of the following correctly represents how the word appeared on the mirror?
    1. ЯЯНОАНІ
    2. TEACHER
    3. ТЯАЗНАЯ
    4. ЯННОАЯТ
  19. Which one of the following physical signs of adolescence are correctly matched?
      Boys  Girls 
     Pimples appearance  Hair growth under armpits
    B  Mensturation flow  Beards grow
    C  Weight increase  Wet dreams
    D  Deep voice  Broading of shoulders
  20. Which pair of materials below are magnetic?
    1. Steel and alnico
    2. Silver and iron
    3. Cobalt and zinc
    4. Chronium and aluminium

  21. Which one of the following materials works in the same way as frosted glass?
    1. Air
    2. Mirror
    3. Clear water
    4. Oiled paper
  22. Which one of the following statements is correct about the blood component shown below?
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    1. It helps in blood clotting
    2. It fights disease causing germs in the body
    3. It carries haemoglobin
    4.  It transports heat all over the body
  23. Which one of the following is not an effect of force?
    1. Moving objects
    2. Stopping objects
    3. Changing the states of matter
    4. Destroying objects
  24. Which one of the following is not a change of state?
    1. Freezing of water to ice
    2. Melting of ice to water
    3. Boiling water to steam
    4. Crushing of a stone to form powder

MARKING SCHEME

  1. B
  2. A
  3. C
  4. A
  5. C
  6. D
  7. A
  8. A
  9. B
  10. C
  11. A
  12. D
  13. A
  14. A
  15. B
  16. D
  17. C
  18. C
  19. C
  20. C
  21. B
  22. A
  23. C
  24. A
  25. D
  26. C
  27. C
  28. C
  29. B
  30. B
  31. A
  32. A
  33. C
  34. D
  35. C
  36. B
  37. A
  38. A
  39. B
  40. B
  41. B
  42. C
  43. A
  44. D
  45. A
  46. A
  47. D
  48. C
  49. C
  50. D
  1. Which of the following statement is true about molar tooth? They
    1. are sharp and pointed.
    2. are 12 in adult. 
    3. have two roots.
    4. are 8 in adult. 
  2. Which of the following process lead to the formation of zygote?
    1. Implantation.
    2. Fusion of sex cells.
    3. Release of ovum.
    4. Bursting of amniotic fluid.
  3. The function of the trachea in the human breathing system is to
    1. absorb the air.
    2. warming and moistening air. 
    3. allow exchange of gases.
    4. clean the air.
  4. Which one of the following chamber pumps blood to the lungs?
    1. Left ventricle.
    2. Right auricle.
    3. Left auricle.
    4. Right ventricle.
  5. Which of the following stages of HIV/AIDS is the virus first detected in a patient?
    1. Window stage. 
    2. Symptomatic stage.
    3. Incubation period.
    4. Full blown AIDS.
  6. The diagram below represents a section of the human digestive system.
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    Which one of the following represent where absorption of food takes place?
    1. Part V
    2. Part X
    3. Part Y
    4. Part Z
  7. Which one of the following activities is energy used sparingly? Using
    1. wind to produce electricity.
    2. vehicles which consumes less fucl.
    3. vaccum flask to keep liquids hot.
    4. improved jiko to cook food.
  8. The following diseases are immunized at the age of 10 weeks except
    1.  tuberculosis.
    2. poliomyelitis.
    3. Diptheria.
    4. Pertusis
  9. The following are signs and symptom of a certain disease.
    1. Severe abdominal pains,
    2. Violent diarrhoea
    3. Dehydration.
    4. Vomiting.
      The disease is likely to be
      1. bilharzia
      2. typhoid
      3. cholera
      4. malaria
  10. Which of the following is not advisable practice while handling chemical?
    1. Wearing protective gears.
    2. Spraying in the direction of the wind.
    3. Washing hands after using chemical.
    4. Spraying against the direction of the wind.
  11. Which of the following drugs is harmful but allowed in Kenya?
    1. Bhang
    2. Alcohol
    3. Mandrax
    4. Cocaine
  12. During the process of investigating the conditions necessary for seed. germination, the reason for boiling water is to
    1. add warmth. 
    2. remove moisture.
    3. remove air.
    4. kill germs.
  13. Which of the following crops is correctly grouped?
       Fibre crop    Oil crop 
     A.   Palm tree Coconut 
     B.  Coffee  Simsim
     C.   Sunflower  Sisal
     D.  Cotton   Peas 
  14. Which one of the following weed is useful to the farmer?
    1. Oxalis
    2. Sodom apple
    3. Mexican marigold.
    4. Thorn apples
  15. The table below shows characteristics of some invertebrates.
     Name   Number of body parts   Number of legs 
     Weevils                   3            Y
        X                  2            8
     Mosquito                   Z            6
    What represent X, Y and Z respectively?
       X    Y   Z 
     A.   Spider   2  6
     B.  Moth  6  3
     C.  Scorpion   8  2
     D.  Mite  6  2
  16. Which one of the following plants. is non-green?
    1. Pine
    2. Liverworts
    3. Algae
    4. Moulds
  17. Which of the following crop pest is correctly matched with the part it attack?
       Pest   Part attacked 
     A.   Aphids   Flowers 
     B.  Cutworms   Grains
     C.  Weevils  Leaves
     D.  Stalkborer  Stems
  18. Which of the following method of grazing is beneficial to the farmer in controlling parasites?
    1. Stall feeding.
    2. Paddocking.
    3. Zero grazing.
    4. Herding.
  19. The chart below shows simple classification of animals.
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    Which of the animals are wrongly classified?
    1. Salamander and whale.
    2. Crocodile and ostrich.
    3. Salamander and ostrich.
    4. Crocodile and whale.
  20. Which of the following animals has hollow bones and streamlined body?
    1. Dove
    2. Tilapia
    3. Shark
    4. Frog
  21. When using a windvane and the tail is pointing to the East, the wind is blowing to
    1. East
    2. North
    3. South
    4. West
  22. The set-up below was used by class 5 pupils to investigate how heat travels in matter.
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    For the set-up to work effectively the candle was to be placed at.
    1. Point R.
    2. Point T.
    3. Point Q.
    4. Point S.
  23. Which of the following activities is best done during wet season?
    1. Harvesting
    2. Spraying
    3. Pruning
    4. Weeding
  24. Which one of the following uses of water is not practised in the farm?
    1. Washing farm implements. 
    2. Making fountain.
    3. Watering animals.
    4. Mixing chemicals.
  25. Which one of the following does not pollute water?
    1. Excessive use of herbicides.
    2. Watering animals in the rivers.
    3. Gases from vehicle exhausts..
    4. Heavy floods.
  26. The following are uses of components of air. 
    1. Supporting burning.
    2. Manufacturing of soft drinks.
    3. Putting out fires.
    4. Manufacture of electric bulbs.
    5. Germination of seeds.
      Which one of the uses are for gases that occupy 0.03% and 21% respectively?
      1. (iv) and (v)
      2. (ii) and (v)
      3. (i) and (iv)
      4. (ii) and (iii)
  27. Which two form of energy does not require medium for transmission?
    1. Light and heat.
    2. Electricity and sound.
    3. Heat and electricity.
    4. Sound and light.
  28. Which one of the following adaptive feature help plants that grow in wet areas to withstand water current?
    1. Floating flowers.
    2. Thin cuticles.
    3. Flexible stem.
    4. Shallow roots.
  29. The following are ways through which small animals protect themselves against danger except by
    1. flying away
    2. leaping.
    3. stinging
    4. coiling
  30. Shadows are formed due to the fact that light.
    1. is bent from one medium to another.
    2. is bounced.
    3. travels in a straight line.
    4. travel in all directions.
  31. Which group below consists of energy-giving foods?
    1. Honey and sugarcane.
    2. Termites and potatoes.
    3. Rice and green grams.
    4. Pork and eggs.
  32. The diagram below shows parts of a flower
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    Which part is correctly matched with its function?
       Parts   Function 
     A.   K  Attract insect. 
     B.  M  Receive pollen grains 
     C.  R  Develop into fruit.
     D.  N  Produces pollen grains
  33. Which of the following is a characteristic of nimbus clouds?
    1. white in colour and flat based.
    2. irregular shaped and bundle of cotton.
    3. high in the sky and s mountaineous.
    4. Dark grey in colour and cover the whole sky.
  34. The soil that has low water retention capacity also 
    1. has best capillarity.
    2. contain a lot of humus.
    3. has fine texture.
    4. has large particles.
  35. Which one of the following is not a function of amniotic fluid?
    1. Facilitate exchange of mineral to the foetus
    2. Protect the embryo from shock.
    3. Protect the embryo from physical damage.
    4. Keep the embryo moist.
  36. Which of the following materials are correctly matched?
       Magnet   Non magnetic 
     A.   Aluminium   Steel wool
     B.  Glass rod  Nickel 
     C.  Office pins  Copper coin
     D.  Steel  Razor blade
  37.  A breast feeding mother is always advised to eat food rich in minerals mainly because they
    1. help in immunity development. 
    2. help the baby to have strong bone and tecth.
    3. protect the mother from infections.
    4. improve milk production.
  38. Which one of the following is a characteristic of all reptiles? 
    1. Breath through gills.
    2. Have dry scales.
    3. Lay unfertilized eggs.
    4. Live partly in water.
  39. The HIV is transmitted from an infected person to healthy person mainly through
    1. body fluids 
    2. deep kissing
    3. blood transfusion
    4. sexual intercourse.
  40. Which one of the following soil conservation methods is best applicable in a flat bare land?
    1. Building gabions.
    2. Contour ploughing.
    3. Planting cover crop. 
    4. Making terraces.
  41. The set-up below show a simple electric circuit.
    C8SciJesS2Pred2023Q41
    Which of the following describe energy transformation when the circuit is completed?
    1. Chemical → electrical → light → heat.
    2. Electrical → chemical → heat → light.
    3. Heat → chemical → light → electrical
    4. Chemical → electrical → heat → light.
  42. Which of the following method of food preservation work the same way as honey?
    1. Drying
    2. Smoking
    3. Salting
    4. Canning
  43. Which one of the following statements is true about solids and gases? They have
    1. indifinite volume.
    2. definite mass and shape.
    3. definite mass.
    4. indifinite shape and volumc.
  44. Two pupils were balancing on a see-saw as shown in the diagram below.
    C8SciJesS2Pred2023Q44
    In oder to balance on the see-saw
    1. move the pivot towards pupil S.
    2. pupil T should move close to the pivot.
    3. move the pivot toward pupil  T
    4. pupil S should move away from the pivot.
  45. The best procedure of separating a mixture of maize flour and salt is
    1. dissolving, decanting, filtering.
    2. dissolving, filtering, evaporation.
    3. winnowing, filtering, evaporation.
    4. filtering, dissolving; evaporation.
  46. Which one of the following leyers is correctly matched with the position of the effort, fulcrum and load when in use?
    1. Spade - fulcrum, effort,load.
    2. Wheelbarrow- load, fulcrum, effort.
    3. Claw hammer- fulcrum, effort, load.
    4. Crow bar - effort, load, fulcrum.
  47. The tendency of a body to resist change of state of whether at rest or in motion is known as
    1. gravity
    2. weight
    3. friction
    4. inertia.
  48. Which one of the following materials can be used as insulators for electricity? 
    1. Copper wire
    2. Aluminium foil
    3. Rubber band
    4. Steel wool
  49. The following are characteristic of a certain flower:
    1. Large in size.
    2. Produce few pollen grains.
    3. Firmly attached anthers.
      The flower is also likely to have;
      1. dull petals.
      2. featherly stigma.
      3. no scent.
      4. flat and sticky stigma.
  50. Which one of the following is an advantage of hard water?
    1. Suitable for drinking. 
    2. Lathers easily with soap.
    3. Saves soap during washing.
    4. Forms scum with soap.

MARKING SCHEME

  1. B
  2. B
  3. D
  4. C
  5. C
  6. B
  7. B
  8. A
  9. C
  10. C
  11. B
  12. C
  13. A
  14. C
  15. D
  16. C
  17. D
  18. B
  19. A
  20. C
  21. A
  22. C
  23. C
  24. B
  25. C
  26. B
  27. A
  28. C
  29. B
  30. C
  31. A
  32. C
  33. D
  34. D
  35. A
  36. C
  37. D
  38. B
  39. A
  40. C
  41. D
  42. B
  43. C
  44. A
  45. B
  46. A
  47. D
  48. C
  49. D
  50. A
  1. The property of light used in the working of a candle in a dark room is that light
    1. disperses in different directions.
    2. spreads in all directions
    3. bend at a corner
    4. travel in a straight line.
  2. Which of the following is the function of the last teeth to be shed?
    1. Tearing food.
    2. Holding food.
    3. Grinding food.
    4. Cutting food.
  3. Which of the following plants are correctly matched with the type of root system?
       Fibrous root     Tap root 
     A.   Green grams  Onion 
     B.  Wandering jew   Sisal 
     C.  Cocnut  Acacia
     D.  Millet  Sorghum 
  4. In the structure of the mammalian heart, the blood vessel that carries blood to the Left auricle is the
    1. Pulmonary vein
    2. Aorta
    3. Pulmonary artery
    4. Vena cava
  5. Which one of the following statements about reproduction in human beings is correct?
    1. The embryo develops into a zygote.
    2. Amniotic fluid nourishes the foctus.
    3. Ovulation takes place in the oviduct.
    4. Labour pain is caused by contraction of the uterine walls.
  6. Which of the following is the main information usually given when obtaining medicine from a doctor?
    1. Disposal method of the medicine.
    2. The prescribed dose. 
    3. How to store the medicine.
    4. Duration to complete dose.
  7. Which of the following ways do plants depend on animals?
    1. Nutrients and shelter.
    2. Shade and medicine.
    3. Pollination and carbon dioxide. 
    4. Habitat and pollination.
  8. Which one of the following diseases cannot be prevented by maintaining proper hygiene and sanitation?
    1. Cholera
    2. Bilharzia
    3. Typhoid
    4. Malaria.
  9. Which one of the following pairs make up the embryo of a maize seed?
    1. Plumule and endosperm.
    2. Radicle and plumule.
    3. Endosperm and cotyledon.
    4. Cotyledon and radicle.
  10. The diagram below was set up to demonstrate a certain aspect of light.
    C8SciJesS1Pred2023Q10
    The aspect of light that was being demonstrated was
    1. spitting of light.
    2. bending of light.
    3. bouncing of light.
    4. how light travels.
  11. The following are advantages of manure and fertilizers:
    1. improve soil structure.
    2. nutrients are released immediately
    3. bind soil particles together.
    4. have specific amount of nutrients.
    5. have long term effect in the soil.
      Which statements are true about fertilizers?
      1. (i) and (iv)
      2. (iv) and (v)
      3. (ii) and (iv)
      4. (iii) and (v)
  12. Which one of the following is not true about pressure exerted by liquids? Pressure in liquids increases when
    1. depth of liquid is increased.
    2. diameter of container is reduced.
    3. container with liquid is raised.
    4. amount of liquid is increased.
  13. Which one of the following is an effect of IIIV infection to the family?
    1. Increases number of orphans.
    2. Lowering of self-esteem.
    3. Poor performance at work.
    4. Increased number of school drop-outs.
  14. Which one of the following groups consist of non-flowering plants?
    1. Mushroom, grass, toadstool. 
    2. Conifers, cabbage, sisal.
    3. Mould, onions, bracket tree.
    4. Algae, moss, liverworts
  15. Which one of the following is true about solids and liquids? Both have 
    1. indefinite mass
    2. definite volume Bindefinite volume.
    3. definite shape 
    4. indefinite volume.
  16. Which one of the following pairs consist of planets, with the shortest orbits?
    1. Mars and Jupiter.
    2. Earth and Saturn.
    3. Venus and Mercury.
    4. Neptune and Uranus.
  17. Which one of the following is a renewable source of energy?
    1. Natural gas
    2. Kerosene
    3. Diesel
    4. Biogas.
  18. The diagram below shows a method of conserving water.
    C8SciJesS1Pred2023Q18
    The method of water conservation shown above is
    1. recycling water.
    2. using water sparingly.
    3. re-using water.
    4. harvesting water. 
  19. Which one of the following animalslay eggs, has constant body temperature and its body is covered with fur?
    1. Spiny ant cater
    2. Whale
    3. Shark
    4. Flying fox.
  20. Which one of the following is the function of the rectum?
    1. Absorbs water.
    2. Absorbs digested food.
    3. Stores undigested food.
    4. Completes digestion of food.
  21. Which one of the following levers can work with the fulcrum between the load and effort?
    1. Fishing rod.
    2. Wheel barrow
    3. Spade
    4. Crowbar
  22. The diagram below shows a single fixed pulley.
    C8SciJesS1Pred2023Q22
    At what position should a spring balance be fixed in order to measure the force applied?
    1. Q
    2. T
    3. R
    4. S
  23. Among the following, which one does not contain chemical energy?
    1. Food
    2. Dynamo
    3. Car battery
    4. Charcoal
  24. The best way of controlling whooping cough is by
    1. avoiding crowded places. 
    2. drinking boiled milk.
    3. vaccination.
    4. treatment.
  25. Which of the following is not an essential constituent of commercial animal feeds?
    1. Roughage
    2. Proteins
    3. Carbohydrate
    4. Vitamins.
  26. Special sounds can have all the following meanings except
    1. when someone needs help.
    2. when a baby is happy.
    3. change from one activity to another.
    4. give way on the road.
  27. The component of air that makes up 0.97% of the atmosphere is used in
    1. breathing.
    2. making bulbs.
    3. preservation of soft drinks.
    4. making plant proteins 
  28. Which one of the following parasite control measure is capable of controlling lungworms and ticks?
    1. Paddocking
    2. Spraying
    3. Dipping
    4. Deworming
  29. Sound travels poorest in
    1. vacuum
    2. copper
    3. air
    4. water.
  30. The diagram below represents the female reproductive system.
    C8SciJesS1Pred2023Q30
    In the diagram above the part marked W is the place where
    1. implantatin of zygote take place.
    2. development of the embryo take place.
    3. mature ovum is released. D
    4. fusion of sex cell take place.
  31. The following are facts about HIV/AIDS except AIDS
    1. is caused by a virus called HIV.
    2. is transmitted through blood transfusion.
    3. has no cure.
    4. is a curse and not a disease.
  32. A mixture of beans and sorghum can be separated by either
    1. picking or sieving
    2. sieving or winnowing
    3. winnowing or decanting
    4. decanting or sieving
  33. Which of the following is the main reason for food preservation? To A
    1. develop its flavour.
    2. use it later.
    3. retain nutrients.
    4. retain its colour.
  34. Which one of the following plants store food in the stem?
    1. Sweet potatoes
    2. Arrow roots
    3. Cassava
    4. Irish potatoes
  35. A suitable diet for a child with rapid heartbeat and pale fingernails is 
    1. beans and beef.
    2. rice and carrots.
    3. .spinach and kidney.
    4. potatoes and eggs.
  36. Which one of the following would be observed when two similar balloons are rubbed against the same material then brought close together? They
    1. would attract each other.
    2. would burst
    3. will neither attract nor repel
    4. would repel each other.
  37. Class four pupils put a long piece of wire in water and it sank. They cut the same piece of wire into two equal pieces and they still sank. Which factor affecting floating and sinking were they investigating?.
    1. Size
    2. Weight 
    3. Material
    4. Shape.
  38. The following are some effects of drug abuse;
    1. Withdrawal symptoms.
    2. Truancy
    3. Addiction
    4. Drug induced accidents
    5. Lack of concentration
      Which one of the following consists of health effects only?
      1. (i) and (iv)
      2. (ii) and (iii)
      3. (v) and (ii)
      4. (iii) and (v)
  39. Which one of the following statements is true about the second stage of HIV infection? 
    1. This is a dangerous stage of infection.
    2. If HIV test is carried out the result is positive.
    3. The body is weak and cannotfight infection.
    4. There are visible signs.
  40. Class five pupils put wet tea leaves in a transparent glass container filled with water and heated it gently at the bottom. Which one of the following aspects of matter were they investigating?
    1. Convection in air. 
    2. Conduction in solids.
    3. Convection in liquids
    4. Radiation in air.
  41. The main reason why ball bearings are used between parts that are in contact is to
    1. absorb unnecessary sound.
    2. make the machine last longer.
    3. increase the grip between the parts.
    4. reduce opposing force.
  42. The diagram below shows a compost heap.
    C8SciJesS1Pred2023Q42
    From the above diagram, it is true to say that 
    1. layer O feeds the decomposers.
    2. layer N is made of top soil.
    3. the manure is made by animals waste.
    4. the manure contain specific nutrients.
  43. During a science lesson, pupils carried out the following activities:
    1. put a young plant in coloured water for some hours.
    2. cut the stem and leaves after sometime and observed the part cut.
      Which process in plants were they investigating?
      1. Absorption
      2. Transpiration
      3. Transportation
      4. Photosynthesis
  44. Which one of the following is true about the energy saving jiko?
    1. It cooks faster than other jikos
    2. Less fuel is used.
    3. It is made from cheap materials. 
    4. It is portable.
  45. Which of the following is not a major non-living component of environment?
    1. Water
    2. Plant
    3. Soil
    4. Air.
  46. Which of the following physical changes during adolescence take place in both boys and girls? 
    1. Increase in height and weight. 
    2. Hips broaden.
    3. Broadening of shoulders.
    4. Menstruation starts.
  47. Air is polluted by all the following ways except
    1. vehicle exhaust fumes.
    2. smoking tobacco.
    3. decomposing vegetable matter. 
    4. gases from burning domestic waste.
  48. The diagram below shows an inclined plane.
    C8SciJesS1Pred2023Q48
    Which one of the following should be done to use less effort? 
    1. Increase the length CA.
    2. Reduce the length BA.
    3. the length AB.
    4. Reduce the length CB.
  49. Which one of the following materials is non magnetic?
    1. Steel wool
    2. Sewing needle
    3. Staple pins
    4. Aluminium plate.
  50. A pen and a book were released two metres above the ground at the same time. Which of these statements is true about the observation done?
    1. Pen hit the ground first. 
    2. Both hit the ground at the same time.
    3. The book was the last to hit the ground.
    4. The book and the pen hit the ground almost the same time.

MARKING SCHEME

  1. B
  2. C
  3. C
  4. B
  5. D
  6. B
  7. C
  8. D
  9. B
  10. B
  11. C
  12. C
  13. A
  14. D
  15. B
  16. C
  17. D
  18. B
  19. A
  20. C
  21. D
  22. A
  23. B
  24. C
  25. A
  26. B
  27. B
  28. A
  29. C
  30. D
  31. D
  32. A
  33. B
  34. D
  35. C
  36. D
  37. A
  38. D
  39. B
  40. C
  41. D
  42. A
  43. C
  44. B
  45. B
  46. A
  47. C
  48. A
  49. D
  50. B
  1. Which among the following teeth related problem is prevented by eating a balanced diet?
    1. Tooth cavity
    2. Tooth decay
    3. Dental plaque
    4. Bleeding gum
  2. The amniotic fluid in the foetal development process carries out the
    following functions except
    1. keeps the foetus warm
    2. prevents the foetus from shock
    3. allows free turning of the foetus
    4. prevents the mother's blood and foetus blood from mixing

      Study the diagram below and answer the question that fo
                  Class8ScienceET3OP2023Q9
  3. Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood and deoxygeneted blood
    respectively?
    1. W and Y
    2. Z and X
    3. W and X
    4. Z and Y
  4. A 30cm plastic ruler will float on water while a 30cm metallic ruler will sink in water. This is due to difference in their
    1. size
    2. shape
    3. material
    4. weight
  5. The best method of controlling livestock parasites that can control both mite and tapeworms is
    1. dipping
    2. dosing
    3. rotational grazing
    4. deworming
  6. Which among the following sexually transmitted infections is wrongly matched with its cause?
    1. Gonorrhoea − Bacterium
    2. Syphillis − Bacterium
    3. Chancroid − virus
    4. HIV and AIDS − virus
  7. The diagram below shows a method of preserving milk.
                           Class8ScienceET3OP2023Q10
    The method above preserves food by
    1. keeping off bacteria
    2. dehydrating food
    3. keeping off air
    4.  making bacteria inactive
  8. The following are characteristics of a certain weed.
    1. Has fibrous roots
    2. Produces blue flowers
    3. Spreads on the ground
    4. Weak soft stems
      The weed described above is likely to be
      1. Black jack
      2. Wandering jew
      3. Sodom apple
      4. Mexican marigold
  9. Which one of the following animals is wrongly matched with the product it provides?
    1. Sheep - mutton
    2. Goat - wool
    3. Cattle - milk
    4. Pig - pork
  10. One of the following groups is made of beverage crops only. Which one?
    1. Coffee, simsim, flax
    2. Carrot, cocoa, coffee
    3. Coffee, Tea, Cocoa
    4. Barley, cotton, palm
  11. A child with wasted muscles, alert eyes and cries often is likely to be suffering from a deficiency disease called
    1. kwashiorkor
    2. anaemia
    3. marasmus
    4. rickets
  12. Which one of the following shows the correct path followed by urine as it moves out of the body?
    1. Kidney→ ureter→bladder → urethra
    2. Bladder→ kidney →ureter → urethra
    3. Kidney→ urethra→ bladder →→→ ureter
    4. Urethra→ bladder→ ureter → kidney
  13. The diagram below shows a type of root system in plants.
                               Class8ScienceET3OP2023Q11
    Which plant below has the above type of root system?
    1. Onion
    2. Maize
    3. Mango
    4. Coconut
  14. The following are signs and symptoms of a certain disease
    1. Diarrhoea
    2. Headache 
    3. Fever
    4. Pain in joints
      The disease with the above symptoms is likely to be
      1. Bilharzia
      2. Malaria
      3. Typhoid
      4. Tuberculosis
  15. Which among the following drugs when abused will cause vomiting, breathing problems and brain damage?
    1. Mandrax
    2. Cobbler's glue
    3. Miraa
    4. Bhang
  16. Which methods of separating mixture can be used to separate a mixture of sand, salt and iron filings?
    1. Dissolving, filtering, evaporation
    2. Use of a magnet, dissolving, filtering, evaporation
    3. Use of a magnet, filtering, evaporation
    4. Winnowing, dissolving, filtering, evaporationThe diagram below shows a weather
  17. All the following sources of energy are renewable except one. Which one is it?
    1. Firewood
    2. Natural gas
    3. Biogas
    4. Charcoal
  18. Which one of the following is a source of heat?
    1. Glowworm
    2. Moon
    3. Firefly
    4. Star
  19. The diagram below shows a weather insrument.
                             Class8ScienceET3OP2023Q12
    Which statement is untrue about the weather instrument above?
    1. Shows where the wind is blowing from
    2. Tail end is twice as heavier than arrow head
    3. Uses the principle of air in motion
    4. The head and the tail is made up of manilla
  20. In a certain investigation on sound energy, a bell rang, and one pupil whistled as others listened. Which property of sound was investigated?
    1. Types of sound
    2. Special sound
    3. Sound pollution
    4. Direction of sound
  21. Which are the two living components of the environment?
    1. Air and water
    2. Soil and heat
    3. Liquid and sound
    4. Plants and animals
  22. Bilharzia worms mainly attack which parts of the body?
    1. Bladder and intestines
    2. Stomach
    3. Large intestines
    4. Bladder and stomach 
  23. Which among the following animals is wrongly matched with its mode of movement
    1. Cricket - flying
    2. Snail - gliding
    3. Duck - swimming
    4. Snake - slithering
  24. The diagram below shows a set-up used by class 7 learners
                     Class8ScienceET3OP2023Q13
    Which material cannot be put in gap labelled AB to make the circuit complete?\
    1. Razor blade
    2. Plastic ruler
    3. Office pin
    4. Wet piece of wood
  25. Which of the following is not an interdependence between plants and animals?
    1. Plants getting nutrients from animals
    2. Animals depending on plants for pollination
    3. Plants depending on animals for carbon dioxide
    4. Animals depending on plants for shelter
  26. Which among the following concentrates is not correctly matched with its nutrients?
    Concentrate                      Nutrients
    1. Sunflower seeds         Minerals
    2. Fish meal                    Oil
    3. Salt licks                     Minerals
    4. Bone meal                  Mineral
  27. Which of the following is the best advantage of breast milk to an infant?
    1. It is not allergic
    2. It is easier to digest
    3. Allows mother and child to bond
    4. It boosts the infant's immunity
  28. Which of the following pairs of plants store their foods in their leaves?
    1. Carrots and potatoes
    2. Cabbage and onions
    3. Kales and carrots
    4. Potatoes and yams
  29. Which vaccine is administered to infants the first time at the age of 6 weeks?
    1. DPT
    2. Polio vaccine
    3. BCG vaccine
    4. Yellow fever vaccine
  30. The diagram below shows a simple machine
                              Class8ScienceET3OP2023Q14
    The above machine can be used to measure all the following except?
    1. friction
    2. mass
    3. weight
    4. gravitational pull
  31. One of the following soil conversation measures conserves soil the same way as planting cover crop. Which one is it?
    1. Contour farming
    2. Mulching
    3. Terracing
    4. Gabbions
  32. Which one of the following are corretly matched
       Magnetic                      Non-magnetic
    1. Copper                            Steel
    2. Steel                             Aluminium
    3. Aluminium                      Cobalt
    4. Zinc                                Copper
  33. A grade five boy is sitting beside a fire source. Heat reaches his feet through:-
    1. radiation
    2. conduction
    3. convection
    4. convection and conduction
  34. Which of the following does not produce digestive juice?
    1. Oesophagus
    2. Small intestines
    3. Mouth
    4. Stomach
  35. The diagram below represents an improved jiko.
                         Class8ScienceET3OP2023Q15
    The above jiko is an example of
    1. source of light
    2. energy efficient device
    3. source of renewable energy
    4. way of using energy sparingly
  36. Which mixture below can be separated by decanting?
    1. Sand and water
    2. Water and salt
    3. Iron filings and sand
    4. Maize and beans
  37. The energy transformation in a radio using cells as source of energy is
    1. Chemical → Electrical → magnetic → kinectic → sound
    2. Electric → magnetic → kinetic → sound
    3. Chemical → Electrical → heat → light
    4. Chemical → Electrical → sound → magnetic
  38. Which one is not correct about redblood cells?
    1. Have a disc shape
    2. Contain haemoglobin
    3. Are smaller than white cells
    4. Fight disease causing germs
  39. Which one of the following pollutant corrodes corrugated iron sheets?
    1. Tobacco smoking
    2. Spraying farm chemical
    3. Aerosol sprays
    4. Industrial waste gased
  40. Which one of the following substances has a definite mass only?
    1. Cooking fat
    2. Tooth paste
    3. Water
    4. Water vapour
  41. Which one of the following does not show a way for caring and supporting people living with HIV and AIDS?
    1. Love and care
    2. Adequate nutrition
    3. Hygiene
    4. Withdrawal
  42. The diagram below shows a simple machine
          Class8ScienceET3OP2023Q16
    Which machine when used to make work easier works the same as above?
    1. Wheelbarrow
    2. Single fixed pulley
    3. Crowbar
    4. Staircase
  43. Which one of the following is not a disadvantage of hard water?
    1. Contains mineral salts
    2. Forms scales on utensils
    3. Discolours clothes
    4. Does not lather easily
  44. Which one is not a function of fibre in the diet?
    1. Helps in digestion
    2. Empties the bowel
    3. Prevents constipation
    4. Helps in the movement
  45. Which one of the following is not found in the dermis?
    1. Blood capillaries
    2. Sweat pore
    3. Sweat gland
    4. Fatty tissues
  46. Which one of the following is not a sign of ill health in livestock?
    1. Loss of weight
    2. Rough coat
    3. Coughing
    4. Low yields
  47. Below are advantages of manures. Which one is not?
    1. Contain specific nutrients
    2. Cheap to make
    3. Bind soil particles together
    4. Improve water holding capacity
  48. Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere occupies a percentage of?
    1. 0.03%
    2. 21%
    3. 0.97%
    4. 78%
  49. Which crop pest attacks seedlings?
    1. Stalk borers
    2. Cut worms
    3. Weevils
    4. Aphids
  50. Nectar feeders have
    1. short, strong beaks
    2. short, curved beaks
    3. serrated beaks
    4. long, slender beaks

MARKING SCHEME

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




  1. Which one of the following is a compound fertilizer?
    1. Double Super Phosphate
    2. Diammonium Phosphate
    3. Calcium Ammonium Nitrate
    4. Urea
  2. The following are ways in which water is used for recreation EXCEPT;
    1. sport fishing
    2. surfing
    3. boat rowing
    4. Spraying
  3. All the following have oxygenated blood EXCEPT;
    1. pulmonary vein
    2. left auricle
    3. pulmonary artery
    4. aorta
  4. Which of the following drugs is the most commonly abused drug in Kenya?
    1. Tobbaco
    2. Bhang
    3. Alcohol
    4. Cigarette
  5. Plants that grow on other growing plants are known as
    1. non-green plants
    2. parasitic plants
    3. saprophytic plants
    4. carnivorous plants
  6. Which type of soil is referred to as heavy soil?
    1. Clay
    2. Loam
    3. Alluvial soil
    4. Sand
  7. The MAIN reason why we sweat is to
    1. remove water
    2. remove salts
    3. cool the body
    4. remove all excretion products
  8. Below is a beak of a bird adapted to eat
    C8SCIENCEMT2S72023Q8
    1. flesh
    2. insects
    3. grains
    4. filters
  9. Carnassial teeth are modified
    1. canines
    2. premolars
    3. incisors
    4. molars
  10. All environments have
    1. air
    2. soil
    3. plants
    4. water
  11. A coin observed at the bottom of a glass of water appears enlarged and raised due to
    1. refraction
    2. reflection
    3. dispersion of light
    4. clear water
  12. Which one of the following is a storage pest?
    1. Aphids
    2. White ant
    3. Cutworm
    4. Weaver bird
  13. The experiment below was done by Std. 5 pupils.
    C8SCIENCEMT2S72023Q13
    Which aspect of matter were they investigating?
    1. Air expands on heating
    2. Air conducts heat
    3. Solids conduct heat fastest
    4. Solids expand when heated
  14. Which one of the following practices is an advantage to the soil?
    1. Ploughing across the contours
    2. Disposal of vegetables on the garden
    3. Burning of crop remains
    4. Using more fertilizers
  15. A child had the following signs and symptoms:-
    1. Loose skin
    2. Passes loose stool
    3. Swollen body parts
    4. Sores at the corner of the mouth
      Which deficiency disease was he suffering from?
      1. Typhoid
      2. Kwashiorkor
      3. Marasmus
      4. Starvation
  16. Which of the following is the main reason for breastfeeding? Breast milk
    1. is a balanced diet
    2. is free from germs
    3. easy to digest
    4. provides immunity
  17. Which of the following food is preserved using ash?
    1. Beans
    2. Meat
    3. Sugarcane
    4.  Kales
  18. The diagram below shows a periscope.
    C8SCIENCEMT2S72023Q18
    The image is formed at part marked
    1. Q
    2. Z
    3. X
    4. Y

Study the diagram below and answer questions 19 and 20

C8SCIENCEMT2S72023Q19

  1. Which one of the following processes require absorption of heat from the environment?
    1. W and Z
    2. Y and W
    3. X and Z
    4. X and Y.
  2. The temperature at which W takes place is the temperature at which ______ takes place.
    1. Z
    2. X
    3. Z and Y
    4. Y
  3. The following are effects of HIV infections on an individual. Which one is NOT?
    1. Lack of strength to play
    2. Lowering of self esteem
    3. Low agricultural production
    4. Low standards of living
  4. Floating and sinking are affected by the following EXCEPT;
    1. size
    2. shape
    3. Weight
    4. material
  5. Digestion of starch starts in the
    1. stomach
    2. small intestine
    3. mouth
    4. gullet
  6. Which of the following are water-borne diseases?
    1. Cholera and typhoid
    2. Cholera and anaemia
    3. Typhoid and malaria.
    4. Bilharzia and tuberculosis
  7. Heat transfer from the sun reaches us through a process known as
    1. conduction
    2. convection
    3. radiation
    4. diffusion
  8. The following are mammals except;
    1. seal
    2. bat
    3. kangaroo
    4. shark
  9. Which method of grazing requires electric force?
    1. Tethering
    2. Paddocking
    3. Strip grazing
    4. Zero grazing
  10. Which of the following is a beverage crop?
    1. Wheat
    2. Sorghum
    3. Barley
    4. Corn
  11. Below is classification of plants. Part Y can be replaced by the following EXCEPT;
    C8SCIENCEMT2S72023Q29
    1. algae
    2. mushroom
    3. moss
    4. lichen
  12. Which of the following vitamins help in blood clotting?
    1. Vitamin C
    2. Vitamin K
    3. Vitamin E
    4. Vitamin A
  13. Which of the following is NOT immunisable?
    1. Tetanus
    2. Polio
    3. Common cold
    4. Diptheria
  14. Exchange of gases take place in the
    1. alveoli
    2. lungs
    3. trachea
    4. nose
  15. The following are root tubers EXCEPT;
    1. irish potato
    2. cassava
    3. arrow root
    4. sweet potato
  16. Which pin in the diagram below would be the last to fall?
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    1. A
    2. C
    3. D
    4. None
  17. The following are functions of some parts of the plant;
    1. Transport water and mineral salts
    2. Transpiration
    3. Store food
    4. Absorption
    5. Support the plant
      Which functions are for roots ONLY?
      1. ii, iv, v
      2. iii, iv, v
      3. i, iii, v
      4. i, ii, iv
  18. Force is measured in units called
    1. newton
    2. kilograms
    3. spring balance
    4. gravity
  19. When two objects of different masses are dropped
    1. they fall at the same time
    2. the lighter one fall first
    3. they collide
    4. the heavier fall first
  20. A drop of blue ink placed in a glass of water gradually mixes with water. This happens because of
    1. diffusion
    2. dissolving
    3. conduction
    4. convection
  21. The BEST way to control HIV/AIDS spreading among couples is by
    1. abstainance
    2. being faithful
    3. mutual relationship
    4. using condom
  22. One of the following preserves food through dehydration. Which one?
    1. Smoking
    2. Freezing
    3. Salting
    4. Canning
  23. The diagram below shows a simple machine.
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    Which part is the position of fulcrum?
    1. X
    2. Y
    3. Z
    4. W
  24. The number of waves felt as pulses in arteries are
    1. blood rate
    2. pulse rate
    3. wave rate
    4. heart run
  25. Temporary hardness of water is removed by
    1. distillation
    2. boiling
    3. adding soap
    4. filtering
  26. Which one of the following is NOT a major plant nutrient?
    1. Nitrogen
    2. Potassium
    3. Sulphur
    4. Phosphorus
  27. Heat travels fastest through
    1. gases
    2. solids
    3. liquids
    4. vaccum
  28. In the garden pea, a tendril is a modified
    1. stem
    2. root
    3. bud
    4. leaf
  29. Which of the following is a strong static electricity?
    1. Car battery
    2. Lightning
    3. Dynamo
    4. Dry cells
  30. After fertilization in human beings, a mass of cells is formed. It is called
    1. foetus
    2. embryo
    3. zygote
    4. oviduct
  31. Landslides are form of
    1. sheet erosion
    2. gulley erosion
    3. splash erosion
    4. rill erosion
  32. The pie chart below shows components of air.
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    Which two letters represent gases that form approximately 21% of the gas in the atmosphere?
    1. X and Z
    2. W and Y
    3. Z and Y
    4. Z and W

 

QUESTIONS

  1. A card with the word BLOCK written on it was placed infront of a mirror. Which one of the following shows the correct image that was seen in the
    mirror?
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  2. Which one of the following is not a special sound?
    1. Car hooting.
    2. Bell ringing.
    3. Ambulance siren.
    4. Goats bleating.
  3. The method used in separating a mixture of a liquid and a solid depends on
    1. solubility of the solid
    2. the mass of the solid
    3. the mass of the liquid
    4. size of the particles of the solid.
  4. The following are natural sources of light except 
    1. fire flies
    2. sun
    3. electricity
    4. stars.
  5. A child who appears old with wasted muscles is also likely to
    1. have knock-knee legs
    2. have swollen abdomen
    3. cry often
    4. lack adequate blood.
  6. Which one of the following soil conservation measures conserves soil by retaining moisture and soil P.H?
    1. Mulching.
    2. Contour farming.
    3. Use of check dams.
    4. Terracing.
  7. The following are non-renewable sources of energy except
    1. petrol
    2. firewood
    3. kerosene
    4. coal.
  8. All the following are ways of reducing friction except
    1. treading
    2. streamlining
    3. lubrication
    4. using ball bearings.
  9. All the following materials are magnetic. Which one is not?
    1. Steel wool.
    2. Aluminium foil.
    3. Office pins.
    4. Chromium wire.
  10. The component of air in the atmosphere that is fixed by bacteria in root nodules to make nutrients is
    1. carbondioxide
    2. inert gas
    3. oxygen
    4. nitrogen.
  11. The set up below was used to investigate a certain property of air.
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    Which property was being investigated?
    1. Air has weight.
    2. Air expands on heating.
    3. Air occupies space.
    4. Air condenses on cooling.
  12. The diagram below represents a set up used to investigate a certain aspect of light.
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    The aspect being investigated is
    1. how light travels 
    2. refraction of light
    3. reflection of light
    4. making a rainbow.
  13. Which pair of planets below consists of the farthest and closest planets from the sun respectively?
    1. Venus and Uranus.
    2. Neptune and Mercury.
    3. Mercury and Neptune.
    4. Jupiter and Venus.
  14. Which one of the following statements on interdependence between plants is not true? Some plants
    1. grow on dead plants
    2. depend on others for support
    3. depend on others for shade
    4. depend on others for carbondioxide.
  15. Which of the following statements is true about clay soil?
    1. Has good aeration.
    2. Has large soil particles.
    3. Retains low amount of water.
    4. It has high capillarity.
  16. Which of the following materials are correctly grouped?
      Objects that sink  Objects that float
    A Nail, wood Metal dish, stone
    Needle, steel rod Wax, wood
    Piece of glass, stone Rubber, nail
    Aluminum plate, pencil  Plastic bag, feathers  
  1. Class four pupils placed fresh garden soil in a glass bottle containing water, shook it and allowed it to settle. Which of the following components of soil were they investigating?
    1. Air in soil.
    2. Living organism.
    3. Water in soil.
    4. Mineral particles in soil.
  2. The diagram below shows a root of a certain plant.
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    Which of the following plants have similar roots like the one above?
    1. Groundnuts and beans.
    2. Maize and sorghum.
    3. Sugarcane and Mango tree.
    4. Onions and millet.
  3. Which one of the following is the largest component of the environment the earth's surface?
    1. Soil
    2. Water
    3. Air
    4. Plants.
  4. The chart below shows a simple classification of drugs.
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    Parts X and Y respectively represents
                X             Y
    1. Cocaine    Beer
    2. Bhang      Tobacco
    3. Cocaine   Tobacco
    4. Alcohol     Bhang
  5. Which one of the following animal parasites affect sheep and goats only?
    1. Tapeworms
    2. Hookworms
    3. Lungworms
    4. Liverflukes.
  6. The diagram below shows a maize seed.
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    Which part makes the embryo of the seed?
    1. S
    2. Y
    3. X
    4. Z
  7. When breathing in
    1. the diaphragm flattens
    2. pressure in the lung cavity increases
    3. the ribcage moves downwards and outwards
    4. the diaphragm becomes dome-shaped.
  8. The following are steps involved in the formation of a zygote in plants.
    1. Fusion.
    2. Pollination.
    3. Growth of pollen tube.
    4. Pollen tube breaks.
      The correct order of the steps is
      1. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
      2. (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
      3. (iii), (iv). (i), (ii)
      4. (ii), (iii), (iv), (i).
  9. Which of the following components of blood is the largest?
    1. Plasma
    2. Platelets
    3. White blood cells
    4. Red blood cells.
  10. The following pairs consist of immunizable diseases except 
    1. tetanus and polio
    2. measles and yellow fever
    3. whooping cough and typhoid
    4. bilharzia and marasmus.
  11. The following are ways of controlling water pollution except
    1. controlled use of farm chemicals
    2. applying oil on stagnant water to kill mosquitoes
    3. treating sewage before releasing them into the water
    4. controlling soil erosion.
  12.  The diagram below shows a human tooth.
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    The above tooth is used for
    1. holding
    2. biting
    3. grinding
    4. crushing.
  13. The diagram below shows parts of the female reproductive system.
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    After fertilization, the zygote implants itself at the part marked
    1. R
    2. Q
    3. O
    4. P
  14. A sloppy area with shallow channels is likely to be experiencing
    1. splash erosion
    2. sheet erosion
    3. rill erosion
    4. gulley erosion.
  15. Which one of the following is not a safety measure when dealing with electricity?
    1. Don't insert iron nails in sockets.
    2. Avoid using electric appliances that are faulty.
    3. Don't shelter under trees on rainy days.
    4. Avoid overloading sockets.
  16. The diagram below shows an improvised rain gauge.
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    The collecting bottle should 
    1. be wide to collect enough water 
    2. be transparent for easy reading 
    3. be placed above the ground
    4. have a funnel sealed to its mouth.
  17. The following are characteristics of blackjack except that it
    1. has thorns on its stem
    2. produces white flowers
    3. produces seeds which stick on animals
    4. produces small black dry fruits.
  18. Which of the following groups of activities consists of industrial uses of water only?
    1. Boat racing, swimming, fishing. 
    2. Making fountains, cooling machines, cleaning tools.
    3. Washing vehicles, transport, mixing chemicals.
    4. Watering plants, watering animals, irrigation.
  19. A person who buys fruits and eats without washing them is likely to contract
    1. bilharzia and malaria
    2. typhoid and cholera
    3. typhoid and malaria
    4. cholera and bilharzia.
  20. The following are characteristics of a certain vertebrate.
    1. Varying body temperature.
    2. Scales on the body.
    3. Lay externally fertilized eggs.
      The animal with the above characteristics is likely to be
      1. frog
      2. spiny -ant-eater
      3. tilapia
      4. hen.
  21. Farmers apply ash to the compost pit in order to
    1. introduce bacteria
    2. provide food for bacteria
    3. add soil moisture
    4. add soil nutrients.
  22. Which one of the following is not an example of a compound fertilizer?
    1. Diammonium Phosphate.
    2. Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium.
    3. Calcium Ammonium Nitrate.
    4. Mono Ammonium Phosphat
    5. The diagram below shows a certain lever in use.
  23. Which lever works in the same way as the above lever?
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    1. Staircase
    2. Spade
    3. Claw hammer
    4. Wheelbarrow.
  24. The following are effects of drug abuse.
    1. Rape.
    2. Coma.
    3. Addiction.
    4. Truancy.
    5. Drug induced accidents.
      Which pair consists of social effects of drugs abuse?
      1. (iv) and (v)
      2. (iii) and (iv)
      3. (i) and (ii)
      4. (iii) and (ii).
  25. Which one of the following plants is a green non-flowering plant?
    1. Moss
    2. Mushroom
    3. Grass
    4. Sunflower.
  26. The best way of preventing HIV and AIDS infection among the youth in school is by
    1. testing and counselling
    2. seeking medication
    3. being faithful to their partners
    4. abstinence.
  27. The following activities take place during the process of birth in human beings.
    1. Baby comes out.
    2. Contraction of the womb.
    3. Bursting of amniotic sac.
    4. Flow of amniotic fluid.
    5. The cervix dilates.
      Which one of the following lists shows the correct order of the activities?
      1. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v).
      2. (ii), (v), (iii), (iv), (i). 
      3. (iv), (iii), (v), (ii), (i). 
      4. (iii), (iv), (ii), (i), (v).
  28. Animals feed on a balanced diet because of the following reasons except to
    1. resist diseases
    2. increase in size and weight
    3. have energy
    4. cure livestock diseases.
  29. Which one of the following is an adaptation for both flying and swimming in animals?
    1. Presence of wings.
    2. Strong hind limbs.
    3. Webbed feet.
    4. Streamlined bodies.
  30. Which one of the following animal feeds provide a diet of fats and carbohydrates?
    1. Lucerne and clover.
    2. Sunflower and maize grains.
    3. Clover and nappier grass.
    4. Sweet potato vines and desmodium.
  31. The importance of fibre in the human diet is to help in the
    1. movement of food
    2. absorption of mineral salts
    3. absorption of nutrients
    4. digestion of food.
  32. Which one of the following methods can control both mites and roundworms?
    1. Deworming
    2. Dipping
    3. Rotational grazing
    4. Dosing.
  33. Which one of the following small animals are classified in the same" group?
    1. Spider, tick, scorpion.
    2. Beetle, moth, crab.
    3. Centipede, bee, ant.
    4. Tapeworms, snails, slugs.
  34. Which one of the following is a stem tuber?
    1. Irish potatoes
    2. Sweet potatoes
    3. Carrots
    4. Cassava.

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  1. Which one of the following takes place during exhalation?
    1. Lungs inflate
    2. Diaphragm forms dome shape 
    3. Ribs move outwards
    4. Chest volume increases
  2. Which one of the following blood vessels is connected to the right ventricle?
    1. Pulmonary vein
    2. Aorta
    3. Vena cava
    4. Pulmonary artery
  3. The diagram below shows a female reproductive organ. 
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    Conception occurs in the part marked
    1. D
    2. C
    3. B
    4. A
  4. The following are effects of abusing drugs.
    1. Truancy
    2. Marital conflicts
    3. Impaired judgment
    4. Lack of concentration
    5. Drug induced accidents
      Which set consists of social effects only?
      1. (i) (iii) (v)
      2. (i) (ii) (iv)
      3. (ii) (iv) (v)
      4. (i) (ii) (v)
  5. A child was taken to the hospital at 6 weeks for vaccination. Which vaccine was the child not administered to?
    1. Anti-polio vaccine
    2. Anti-measles
    3. Diphtheria
    4. Whooping cough
  6. Which one of the following pairs of plants are green, non-flowering?
    1. Moss and toadstool 
    2. Fern and mushroom
    3. Algae and liverworts 
    4. Mould and fern
  7. Which of the following cannot be classified with weevils?
    1. Termites
    2. Moths
    3. Mites
    4. Crickets
  8. The diagram below shows a feeding relationship in a certain habitat.
    GRASS-ANTELOPES - LIONS - VULTURES
    Which one of the following will not happen if all the antelopes are killed?
    1. Grass will increase 
    2. Vultures will increase 
    3. Grass will decrease
    4. Lions will decrease
  9. The following are characteristics of a certain weed:
    1. Purple flowers
    2. Yellow fruits which are ripe
    3. Thorns on the stems and leaves
      The above weed is likely to be
      1. Sodom apple 
      2. Thorn apple
      3. Wandering jew
      4. Mexican marigold
  10. Which one of the following crop pests affect the crops by making holes in stored grains?
    1. Weevils
    2. Stalk borers
    3. Weaverbirds
    4. Moles
  11. The diagram below shows a germinating bean seed.
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    Which part of the seed represents the seed leaf?
    1. P
    2. Q
    3. S
    4. R
  12. Which animal below moves by both flying and hopping?
    1. Cockroach
    2. Cricket
    3. Mite
    4. Flea
  13. The diagram below shows the beak of a bird.
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    The above beak belongs to a
    1. nectar feeder
    2. grain feeder
    3. filter feeder
    4. bird of prey
  14. The use of laundry water to wash the toilets conserves water by
    1. Using water sparingly
    2. Harvesting
    3. Re-using
    4. Re-cycling
  15. Which one of the following is the main water pollutant?
    1. Raw sewage
    2. Soil particles
    3. Acid rain
    4. Industrial wastes
  16. Which one of the following signs is common to cholera, bilharzia and typhoid?
    1. Diarrhea
    2. Vomiting
    3. Skin rashes
    4. Blood-stained stool
  17. The rate at which water drains in the soil is mainly determined by
    1. volume of soil
    2. size of the soil particles
    3. humus content in the soil
    4. air content in the soil
  18. Which type of soil erosion takes place without being noticed?
    1. Sheet erosion
    2. Splash erosion
    3. Gulley erosion
    4. Rill erosion
  19. Which one of the following is not a characteristic of cumulus clouds?
    1. They have regular shape 
    2. They cover the whole sky 
    3. They indicate fine weather
    4. They are found at high altitudes
  20. A rocket was launched from planet Mars to Uranus. It passed through?
    1. Jupiter and Saturn
    2. Jupiter and Uranus
    3. Earth and Saturn
    4. Uranus and Neptune
  21. Which of the following non-green plants is used in the confectionery industry?
    1. Mould
    2. Yeast
    3. Penicillium
    4. Fungi
  22. The following are signs and symptoms of food poisoning except
    1. dizziness
    2. headache
    3. vomiting
    4. fever
  23. Which one of the following vitamins is useful in healing wounds, healthy teeth, gums and skin?
    1. Vitamin E
    2. Vitamin C
    3. Vitamin D
    4. Vitamin K
  24. The following methods preserve food by dehydrating except
    1. Salting
    2. Sun drying
    3. Canning
    4. Smoking
  25. The pie chart below represents air composition.
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    Which part represents the gas that varies from time to time?
    1. S
    2. Q
    3. R
  26. When rays of light pass from air to water they
    1. bounce back
    2. increase in size
    3. are bent
    4. are absorbed
  27. Heat transfer where no medium is required is known as
    1. Convection
    2. Radiation
    3. Conduction
    4. Reflection
  28. Insoluble solids can be separated from liquids by
    1. evaporation
    2. decantation
    3. dissolving
    4. filtration
  29. Which method of grazing is drawn below?
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    1. Stall feeding
    2. Tethering
    3. Strip grazing
    4. Paddocking
  30. A spade can be classified in the same class of levers as
    1. fishing rod
    2. scissors
    3. claw hammer
    4. wheelbarrow
  31. Which one of the following is not a condition necessary for a bean seed to germinate?
    1. Sunlight
    2. Moisture
    3. Oxygen
    4. Favourable temperature
  32. A patient had the following signs and symptoms:
    1. Grey-yellowish discharge
    2. Burning sensation while urinating
    3. Pus
      The patient was very likely to have
      1. gonorrhea
      2. syphilis
      3. chancroid
      4. genital herpes
  33. A meal of Irish potatoes, beans and rice should be made a balanced diet by
    1. removing one carbohydrate
    2. adding water
    3. adding protein
    4. adding vitamin
  34. Termites breathe through their
    1. nostrils
    2. pores
    3. spiracles
    4. antennae
  35. The ability to do work is
    1. energy
    2. fever
    3. effort
    4. motion
  36. The amount of matter in a substance determines its
    1. weight 
    2. density
    3. mass 
    4. size
  37. The following are examples of water pollutants except
    1. oil spillage
    2. farm chemicals
    3. soil particles
    4. exhaust fumes
  38. Which one of the following is not an effect of HIV/AIDS to an individual?
    1. Low self esteem
    2. Low living standards
    3. Children become orphans
    4. Person feels ashamed
  39. Which one is not a physical change boys experience during puberty?
    1. Menstrual flow
    2. Wet dreams
    3. Wide shoulders
    4. Growth of beards
  40. What should be done to the remaining medicines after the completion of the prescribed dose?
    1. Keep for future use
    2. Dispose the excess medicine
    3. Complete the remaining medicine 
    4. Share it with a person with a similar infection
  41. Which part of a flower is not a carpel?
    1. Style
    2. Stamen
    3. Ovary
    4. Stigma
  42. Which one of the following is not a straight fertilizer?
    1. Diammonium Phosphate
    2. Triple Superphosphate
    3. Calcium Ammonium Nitrate
    4. Muriate of Potash
  43. The following are signs of ill-health in crops except
    1. withering
    2. retarded growth
    3. folded leaves
    4. robust growth
  44. In a windvane, the arrow head should be
    1. larger than the tail 
    2. heavier than the arm 
    3. made of a cardboard 
    4. smaller than the tail
  45. Which one of the following animals can't be classified together with turtles?
    1. Newts
    2. Crocodiles
    3. Lizards
    4. Snakes
  46. The following are good practices for a healthy teeth. Which on is not?
    1. Eating sugercane
    2. Eating soft snacks
    3. Visiting a dentist regularly
    4. Brushing teeth regularly
  47. The set up below was carried out by Std. 8 pupils of Uloma Kodero school.
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    Which component of soil were they investigating?
    1. Living organisms
    2. Moisture
    3. Soil particles
    4. Air
  48. Which one of the following is not a use of water in industries?
    1. Making pulps 
    2. Making surfings 
    3. Washing berries
    4. Cooling machines
  49. An improved jiko conserves heat energy by
    1. conduction
    2. burning
    3. radiation
    4. insulation
  50. The diagram below shows a treaded car tyre.
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    The main reason for treading is to
    1. make the tyre look attractive 
    2. increase friction
    3. reduce friction
    4. increase durability

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  1. The function of the pancreas in the digestive system is to
    1. absorb fats and oils. 
    2. allow passage of food. 
    3. secrete digestive juice.
    4. digest protein.
  2. Which of the following parts of the reproductive system nourish the foetus?
    1. Umbilical cord.
    2. Amniotic fluid 
    3. Birth canal.
    4. Placenta.
  3. During the second stage of HIV and AIDS infection, a person will show
    1. signs and symptoms but test, negative.
    2. no signs and symptoms but test negative.
    3. signs and symptoms and-test positive.
    4. no signs and symptoms but test positive.
  4. Which of the following diseases are both communicable and immunizable?
    1. Malaria and Bilharzia
    2. Tuberculosis and Typhoid
    3. Hepatitis A and Yellow fever
    4. Tetanus and Whooping cough.
  5. Which of the following planets is between Saturn and Neptune?
    1. Jupiter
    2. Uranus
    3. Mars
    4. Venus
  6. Which one of the following pests causes damage of roots?
    1. Cutworms
    2. Aphids
    3. Mole
    4. Weaver birds
  7. The diagram below represents an improvised weather instrument.
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    When the temperature increases, the coloured water will
    1. drop in the straw.
    2. contract in the bottle.
    3. make the straw expand.
    4. rise in the straw.
  8. The following are adaptation of plants to its habitat.
    1. Flexible hair- like stem.
    2. Fleshly stem.
    3. Widely spread root system.
    4. Sunken stomata.
    5. Presence of air sacs.
      Which of the adaptations are found in plants in places with adequate water supply?
      1. (iii) and (ii)
      2. (i) and (v)
      3. (ii) and (iv)
      4. (i) and (iv)
  9. Which of the following is a sign of ill health in livestock?
    1. Reduced yield.
    2. Robust growth.
    3. Lower quality of products.
    4. Transmit disease to the consumer.
  10. Which one of the following pairs of animals have carnassial teeth?
    1. Crocodile and hippopotamus
    2. Dog and whale
    3. Cheetah and gorilla
    4. Lion and hyena
  11. Which of the following activities lead to contamination of air?
    1. Releasing untreated sewage into water.
    2. Uncontrolled use of farm chemicals.
    3. Smell from rotting kitchen refuse.
    4. Burning of vegetation in the farm.
  12. In which one of the following activities is water not used in the farm?
    1. Mixing chemicals.
    2. Washing farm implements.
    3. Making fountains.
    4. Watering crops.
  13. Which one of the following methods of maintaining simple tools is only done on metallic tools?
    1. Cleaning after use.
    2. Repairing when broken.
    3. Oiling and sharpening
    4. Proper storage.
  14. The diagram below represent a simple beam balance.
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    The instrument is used in
    1. measuring forces in objects. 
    2. comparing weight of objects. 
    3. measuring mass of objects.
    4. comparing quantity of matter in a substance.
  15. In which one of the following are the uses of the components of air that make 21% and 0.97% correctly
      21% 0.97% 
    A Support germination of seeds  Making bulbs
    B Making food in plants Help in breathing
    C Used in fire extinguisher Germination of seeds
    D Preserve soft drinks Make protein in plants
  16. Which one of the following liquids forms a uniform layer when mixed?
    1. Cooking oil and spirit.
    2. Milk and ink.
    3. Oil and water.
    4. Diesel and methylated spirit.
  17. Which one of the following pairs consists only of substance that have definite volume and no definite size?
    1. Water and kerosene. 
    2. Ice and sawdust.
    3. Water vapour and oxygen.
    4. Milk and stone.
  18. Which one of the following is not a safety measure against electricity?
    1. Do not put objects in sockets.
    2. Avoid sheltering under trees. 
    3. Avoid touching switches with wet hands.
    4. Do not overload sockets.
  19. Which of the following list consists of sources of energy giving foods?
    1. Termites, eggs, milk.
    2. Carrot, apple, pawpaw
    3. Avocado, beans, arrowroots.
    4. Honey, yams, cassava!
  20. During a science lesson, pupils collected the following materials.
    1. Basin
    2. Water
    3. White manilla paper
    4. Mirror.
      The aspect of light likely to be demonstrated was
      1. Refraction of light.
      2. How light travels.
      3. Making of a rainbow.
      4. Reflection of light.
  21. The set-up below was used to investigate heat transfer in solids.
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    The pin drops after sometime due to
    1. conduction only.
    2. convection and conduction.
    3. convection only.
    4. radiation and conduction.
  22. Which of the following deficiency diseases are caused by lack of minerals in the diet?
    1. Marasmus and kwashiorkor.
    2. Rickets and anaemia.
    3. Anaemia and marasmus.
    4. Kwashiorkor and rickets.
  23. The main reason why expectant mothers should cat food rich in iron is to help in
    1. development of factus bones and teeth.
    2. formation of the child's blood.
    3. replacing the blood lost during delivery.
    4. development of the foetus brain.
  24. All living components of the environment directly depend on
    1. water and air
    2. water only
    3. soil and water
    4. air only.
  25. Which of the following practices will effectively control the spread of whooping cough?
    1. Proper hygiene.
    2. Wearing mask in crowded places.
    3. Administering vaccination.
    4. Regular washing of hands with soap.
  26. Which of the following statements is not true about plasma?
    1. Transport digested food. 
    2. Transport body hormones. 
    3. It is the liquid part of blood. 
    4. Transport oxygen in all parts of the body.
  27. Which of the following diseases is, correctly matched by the jime on immunization?
      14 weeks  10 weeks
    A Tuberculosis Polio
    B Yellow fever Tetanus
    C Pertassis Polio
    D Measles Diphtheria
  28. The clouds that indicate heavy rain falling soon also
    1. cover the whole sky.
    2. appear white in colour.
    3. appear like bundle of cotton wool.
    4. indicate fine weather.
  29. In a food chain, green plants are the
    1. primary consumers.
    2. secondary consumers.
    3. tertiary consumers.
    4. primary producers.
  30. The chart below shows a simple classification of plants.
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    Which of the following plants represents Y and X respectively?
    1. Pawpaw and sisal.
    2. Moss and Algae.
    3. Cypress and maize.
    4. Mushroom and cedar.
  31. Which one of the following characteristics is not common to sli animals? They 
    1. give birth.
    2. move from place to place.
    3. die.
    4. react to environmental changes.
  32. The method of grazing that uses permanent structures is
    1. stall feeding
    2. tethering
    3. herding
    4. paddocking
  33. Which of the following pairs levers have fulcrum between the load and effort?
    1. Wheelbarrow and spade.
    2. Claw hammer and crowbar. 
    3. Spade and claw hammer.
    4. Wheelbarrow and crowbar.
  34. Which of the following activities increase force that opposes motion? 
    1. Greasing moving parts. 
    2. Streamlining bodies.
    3. Making the surface smooth.
    4. Treading tyres.
  35.  Which of the following pairs of materials consist of sinkers only?
    1. Pegs and feathers.
    2. Pins and candle wax.
    3. Cork and bottle tops.
    4. Needles and chalks.
  36. The diagram below represents a set up that is used to investigate a certain aspect of light.
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    The pipe shown above should be made of
    1. manilla paper
    2. plastic material
    3. metallic sheet
    4. strong wire.
  37. In an experiment to investigate a certain component of soil, a sample of garden soil was put in a clear basin and added some water. It was then shaken well and allowed to settle. The component of soil investigated was
    1. air
    2. mineral particles
    3. humus
    4. water
  38. The main function of the hairs and mucus found in the trachea is to
    1. keep it open.
    2. absorb the air.
    3. clean the air.
    4. direct the air to the bronchus.
  39. Which one of the following physica! changes in boys and girls during adolescence is correctly matched?
      Girls  Boys 
    increase in height Breaking of voice
    B Wet dreams Hips broaden
    Breaking of voice menstarl flow
    Beards grow Increase in weight
  40. Which of the following statements is true about commercial feeds?
    1. Given only to animals under zero grazing.
    2. Contain a lot of fibre.
    3. Given only when there is no other feeds.
    4. Increase rate of production in animals.
  41.  The following signs and symptoms were observed in a patient:
    1. Skin rashes.
    2. Diarrhoea.
    3. Blood in stool.
    4. Abdominal pains.
      The patient is likely to be suffering from
      1. cholera
      2. bilharzia
      3. typhoid
      4. malaria
  42. The soil that is easily water logged also
    1. has fine particles.
    2. has rough texture.
    3. contains a lot of humus.
    4. has best drainage.
  43. Which one of the following statements describes proper use of medicines?
    1. Medicine that remains should be destroyed.
    2. Always complete the dosage given.
    3. Always store medicine in a dry place.
    4. Store medicines in lockable cupboards.
  44. Which one of the following is not a function of roots in plants?
    1. Storing of food in some plants.
    2. Absorption of mineral salts
    3. Making food for the plants.
    4. Supporting the plants.
  45. The diagram below represents a certain type of human tooth.
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    Which statement is true about the tooth drawn?
    1. They are the last to be shed.
    2. It is used for tearing.
    3. They are twelve in an adult.
    4. They are four in each jaw.
  46. Which one of the following pairs of plants nutrients are described as macronutrients?
    1. Zinc and sulphur.
    2. Nitrogen and phosphorous
    3. Boron and copper.
    4. Manganese and potassium.
  47. The purpose of using salt in food preservation is to
    1. remove water.
    2. inactivate micro-organisms.
    3. lower the temperature.
    4. keep off air and bacteria.
  48. The best procedure of separating a mixture of maize flour and salt is
    1. dissolving → filtering → evaporating.
    2. sieving → dissolving → evaporating
    3. winnowing → decanting → evaporating.
    4. decanting → filtering → evaporating.
  49. Which one of the following is not a reason for lighting a house? To
    1. see clearly.
    2. discourage pests.
    3. avoid accidents.
    4. warm the house.
  50. Which one of the following is not a common characteristic between a gecko and a salamander?
    1. Their young ones feed for themselves.
    2. They breath through lungs.
    3. They lay fertilized eggs.
    4. They have varying body temperature

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  1. A certain communicable disease has the following signs and symptoms
    1. Sweating alot at night
    2. Loss of weight
    3. Coughing blood stained spatum
      The disease is likely to be;
      1. Malaria
      2. Tuberculosis
      3. Whopping cough
      4. Measles
  2. Which among the following uses of water is a use of water in the farm?
    1. Sport fishing
    2. Making fountains
    3. Mixing chemicals
    4. Making products
  3. The diagram below shows a developing foetus
    3 adada
    The part labelled X has the following function except?
    1. Keep the foetus warm
    2. Protect the foetus from shock
    3. Help in exchange of food nutrients
    4. Allows free turning of the foetus
  4. Excretory system consist of the following except?
    1. Lungs
    2. Skin
    3. Kidney
    4. Anus
  5. The following are changes that takes place during adolescence in girls except?
    1. Pubic hair grows
    2. Increase in weight
    3. Menstruation start
    4. Chest broadens
  6. A weed has the following characteristics
    1. Has fleshy stems
    2. Produces purple flowers
    3. Grows along the ground
      The weed is likely to be
      1. Pigweed
      2. Oxalis
      3. Wandering Jew
      4. Sodom apple
  7. All the following are causes of soil pollution except one. Which one is it?
    1. Polythene and plastic
    2. Oil spoils
    3. Excess fertilizers
    4. Rotting vegetable matter
  8. Which one of the following plants makes its own food but do not produced flowers?
    1. Grass
    2. Cabbage
    3. Fern
    4. Maize
  9. Which one of the following drugs is illegal when abused?
    1. Cobblers glue
    2. Tobacco
    3. Khat
    4. Alcohol
  10. The diagram below shows blood components and their functions
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    Which one is not correctly matched with it's function?
    1. U
    2. V
    3. W
    4. X
  11. The following are characteristics of a certain animal
    1. Body covered by moist skin
    2. Breath by lungs
    3. Liver partly in water and on land
    4. Lay eggs
      The animal is likely to be:
      1. Tilapia
      2. Crocodile
      3. Frog
      4. Whale
  12. Which among the following pair of animal feeds nourishes the animal with energy when fed?
    1. Desmodium and cloves
    2. Maize stalks and sunflower seeds
    3. Cotton seed cake and saltlick
    4. Napier grass and lucern
  13. Internal livestock parasites causes the following effect on animals except?
    1. Poor health
    2. Anaemia
    3. Irritation
    4. Swollen stomach
  14. Grade 6 learners carried the following materials to class
    1. Basin
    2. Mirror
    3. Water
      What were they likely to investigate?
      1. Making a rainbow
      2. Sending of light
      3. Reflection of light
      4. Refraction of light
  15. All the following are signs and symptoms of syphilis except one. Which one is it?
    1. Painless pimple appears on the lips
    2. Skin rash
    3. Swelling of lymph glands
    4. Ring shaped patches appeals on the skin
  16. The diagram below shows a jaw of a mammal adapted to its feeding
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    The type of teeth marked X is called:
    1. Canines
    2. Carnassial teeth
    3. Premolars
    4. Diastema
  17. In which one of the following methods of grazing is an animal not likely to feed an pasture?
    1. Stall feeding
    2. Paddocking
    3. Herding
    4. Strip grazing
  18. The attachment of the zygote to the uterine walls is called?
    1. Gestation
    2. Conception
    3. Implantation
    4. Fusion
  19. Which one of the following statements is not true about hard water?
    1. Clogs hot water pipes
    2. Lathers easily with soap
    3. Is good for drinking
    4. Can be softened by boiling
  20. In which one of the following activities is friction least needed?
    1. Writing
    2. Walking
    3. Riding a bicycle
    4. Swimming
  21. Which one of the following shows the third and the sixth planet from the sun respectively? 
    1. Earth and Saturn
    2. Venus and Jupiter
    3. Mars and Uranus
    4. Venus and Mercury
  22. The diagram below shows a mammalian heart
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    Which chamber labelled above pumps deoxygenated blood?
    1. W
    2. X
    3. Y
    4. Z
  23. An animal growing at a very slow rate and do not reach maturity with others of its age is said to have:
    1. Robust growth
    2. Average growth rate
    3. Stunted growth
    4. Unhealthy growth
  24. Which one of the following is away of softening temporary hard water?
    1. Adding soap
    2. Boiling
    3. Shaking water
    4. Adding chemicals
  25. Which among the following media when used to campaign against the spread of HIV/AIDS is the best?
    1. Television
    2. Radio
    3. Newspaper
    4. Magazine
  26. Fish and birds move easily because of:
    1. hollow bones
    2. streamlined
    3. presence of wings
    4. presence of fins
  27. The following are domestic waste management practices except?
    1. Reducing waste generation
    2. Making compost
    3. Re-Using items
    4. Recycling
  28. Which one of the following statements about HIV and AID is true?
    1. People living with HIV/AIDS are thin
    2. HIV and AIDS is a curse
    3. Only immoral people get HIV/AIDS
    4. HIV and AIDS are not the same
  29. The next method of separating a mixture of sugar and sand after adding water is:
    1. Decanting
    2. Dissolving
    3. Filtering
    4. Sieving
  30. The diagram below shows the human digestive system
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    Which part labelled above is not correctly matched with its function
             Parts       Function
    1. (i)              Digestion of protein
    2. ii)              Mixes foods with cigestive enzymes
    3. (iii)            Absorption of digested foods
    4. (iv)            Absorption of water
  31. Which group of small animals below is correctly grouped?
    1. Ant, spider, mite
    2. Spider, tick, scorpion
    3. Weevily, butterfly, tick
    4. Mite termite, tick
  32. Which one of the following is the percentage of oxygen and rare gases in the atmosphere respectively?
    1. 0.97% and 21%
    2. 21% and 0.03%
    3. 21% and 0.97% 
    4. 78% and 0.97%
  33. Which one of the following pests is correctly matched with the part of the crop it attacks?
           Pest                   Part of crop attacked
    1. Aphid                  Grains
    2. Stalkborers         Leaves
    3. Cutworms           Stems
    4. Weevils               Leaves
  34. Which one of the following levers is the effort at the centre when in use?
    1. Wheelbarrow
    2. Spade
    3. Claw hammer
    4. Crawbar
  35. Which one of the following is a source of electricity?
    1. Electromngnet
    2. Bulb
    3. Bicycle dynamos
    4. Dam
  36. The diagram below shows a set-up used to demonstrate a certain aspect of heat
    36 adada
    The aspect of heat investigated was:
    1. Conduction of heat in different solids
    2. Convection of heat in liquid
    3. Expansion in solid
    4. Radiation of heat
  37. When investigating the component of soil pupils heated soil in a contain until smoke was produced, this was to investigate the presence of:
    1. Air in the soil
    2. Organic matter
    3. Water in the soil
    4. Living organism in the soil
  38. Which one of the following pairs are both reason for lighting a house?
    1. Safety and discouring pests
    2. Safety and warming
    3. Warming and avoiding accident
    4. Keeping off pests and keeping house tidy
  39. When breathing in the:
    1. Diaphragm flattens
    2. Lung shrinks
    3. Diaphragm become domeshaped
    4. Volume of chest decreases
  40. Which one of the following plants is not a tuber crop?
    1. Onion
    2. Cassava
    3. Arrowroot
    4. Carrot
  41. Which among the following consists of characteristic of insect pollinated flowers?
    1. Sweet scented large amount of pollen grains
    2. Brightly coloured, sticky pollen grains 
    3. Light pollen grains, sweet scented 
    4. Dull coloured, sweet scented
  42. The diagram below shows a set up used to investigated a certain property of air
    42 adada
    Which one of the following will not be observed?
    1. Bubbles formed on water
    2. Water rose up the straw when heating stopped
    3. Water rose up the straw when heating continued
    4. Water dropped down the straw when heating continued
  43. Which one of the following factors will not affect sinking and floating of a material in water? The
    1. Mass of material 
    2. Type of material
    3. Size of material
    4. Shape of material
  44. Which one of the following consists of magnetic materials only?
    1. Tin, aluminium, copper
    2. Iron, steel, cobalt
    3. Tin, iron, copper
    4. Aluminum, steel, cobalt
  45. Which one of the following is a major component of the environment?
    1. Water
    2. Light
    3. Heat
    4. Sound
  46.  Which material below is a translucent material?
    1. Mirror
    2. Window pane
    3. Kerosene
    4. Dirty water
  47. The diagram below shows the change of state in matter
    47 adadad
    Which two processes involves an increase in temperature?
    1. ii and iv
    2. ii and iii
    3. i and ii
    4. i and iv
  48. Which one of the following is not a source of light?
    1. Moon
    2. Firefly
    3. Star
    4. Sun
  49. Which one of the following causes an increased growth of water plant in a nearby river? Presence of:
    1. Market place near
    2. Factory
    3. Garage
    4. Tea farm
  50. A humming bird is adapted to feed on nectar by having a beak that is:
    1. Short and curved
    2. Long and curved
    3. Short and strong
    4. Long and straight

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  1. A grade 6 learner drew the diagram below on the board. Identify the parts labelled M, N and Q respectively.
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    1. Vena cava, aorta, right ventricle
    2. Left auricle, pulmonary artery, right ventricle
    3. Left ventricle, vena cava, right auricle
    4. Right ventricle, aorta, left auricle
  2. Which of the following substances turns red litmus paper blue?
    1. Lemon juice
    2. Wood ash solution
    3. Sour milk
    4. Grape juice
  3. During adolescence, an adolescent undergoes many physical changes. Which of the following changes will not be experienced in an adolescent boy?
    1. Shoulders broaden 
    2. Hips broaden
    3. Increase in height and weight
    4. Growth of hair in pubic area
  4. During a visit to a nearby hospital, Grade 6 learners were able to learn about blood transfusion. Among the following statements, which one is not correct about blood transfusion?
    1. Blood group AB is a universal donor 
    2. Blood group O is a universal donor
    3. Blood group B can only receive blood from group O and B
    4. Blood group A can donate blood to a person with group AB
  5. The following are signs and symptoms of a disease that were observed in a patient.
    1. Fever and sweating at night
    2. Pain in the chest when coughing
    3. Dry and frequent coughs for a long time
    4. Losing weight over a short period of time
      Which among the following diseases does not belong to the same group with the disease described above?
      1. Asthma
      2. Pneumonia
      3. Influenza
      4. Bilharzia
  6. Joseph wrote the following characteristics of invertebrates during a Science and Technology lesson
    1. Their body is divided into three body parts 
    2. They have an antennae
    3. Their body is divided into two parts
    4. Have simple eyes
    5. Have a moist skin
      Which of the following pairs consists of characteristics of spiders and ticks?
      1. i and ii
      2. iii and iv
      3. i and v
      4. iv and i
  7. Grade 6 learners were provided with a list of vertebrates and were asked to place animals from the same group together. Which among the following was not correct?
    1. Kite, dove, eagle
    2. Lizard, snake, chameleon
    3. Trout, dolphine, nile perch
    4. Salamander, frog, newt
  8. Peter a grade 6 learner drew a diagram showing a summary of the changes in states of matter. Which of the labelled processes will involve an increase in heat?
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    1. F and G
    2. P and Q
    3. P and G
    4. F and P
  9. During a class discussion, grade 5 learners were discussing about fungi. Among the discussed fungi below, which one is mainly used to make medicine
    1. Yeast
    2. Puffball
    3. Mushroom
    4. PenicillinICE
  10. Rael listed components of a word document as shown below
    1. Title bar
    2. Ribbon
    3. Status bar
    4. Word pad
    5. Microsoft word
    6. Typing area
      Which one among the ones Rael listed were not correct?
      1. i, vi
      2. iv, v
      3. iii, iv
      4. ii, v
  11. Amos a grade 6 learner tied a plant leaf with a transparent balloon as shown below. After some hours he went back to make an observation.
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    What was he most likely investigating? 
    1. Transpiration
    2. Respiration
    3. Photosynthesis
    4. Chlorophyll
  12. The following are statements about different states of matter. Which among the statements is not correct about matter?
    1. Chalk dust has indefinite shape
    2. Water vapour has indefinite shape
    3. Juice does not has definite shape
    4. A stone has a definite shape
  13. During a Science and Technology revision lesson, grade 6 learners were asked to state the bone that protects the skull from injuries. Which correct answer did they give?
    1. Backbone
    2. Limb bones
    3. Rib cage
    4. Skull
  14. For heat to transfer from one point to another, different media can be used. Which among the following modes of heat transfer can be used in both liquids and gases?
    1. Radiation
    2. Conduction
    3. Convection
    4. Radiation and convection
  15. Okumu was studying safety rules. Which of the following safety rules should he observe while preparing for a nature walk?
    1. Wearing school uniform
    2. Carrying extra clothes
    3. Taking plenty of water
    4. Wearing protective clothing

AGRICULTURE

  1. During Agriculture lesson in grade 6,learners were asked to match indigenous crops with their edible parts. Which one of the following is correctly matched with the part which is edible?
    1. Cassava-stem
    2. Sweet potatoes - stem
    3. Sorghum-roots
    4. Spider weed-leaves
  2. Learners visited a farmer near their school and they were able to discover that the main problem he was facing was destruction of crops by wild animals. They advised him to use a scaring method that involves use of sound. Which of the following methods was he advised to use?
    1. Euphorbia
    2. Rattle metals
    3. Scare crow
    4. Electric lights
  3. Grade 6 learners were asked to identify planting materials for establishing creeping crops. Which among the following creeping crops can be grown through splits?
    1. Thorn melon
    2. Pumpkins
    3. Strawberries
    4. Passion
  4. During a discussion about soil erosion, Kerenoh  drew a diagram on the board to demonstrate a certain method of soil erosion as shown below.
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    Which among the following methods of controlling soil erosion can be used to control the type of soil erosion shown above?
    1. Planting ground covers
    2. Planting trees
    3. Building gabbions
    4. Ploughing along the contours
  5. A farmer was seen preparing an organic waste pit. Which of the following is an importance of the organic waste materials to the soil?
    1. Fasten breakdown of soil
    2. Improve movement of air in the soil
    3. Improve soil's ability to hold water
    4. Provide nutrients to plants
  6. A farmer spread some dry plant materials on his crop farm. What is the function of the materials be used in the farm?
    1. Cool the soil
    2. Prevent surface run-off
    3. Prevent soil erosion
    4. Prevent loss of water
  7. After planting seedlings, a farmer realised that some had dried. He then decided to replace them. The process of replacing dried up seedlings after transplanting is called
    1. thinning
    2. gapping
    3. prunning
    4. hardening
  8. Grade 6 learners were discussing about the importance of maintaining appropriate number of small domestic animals. Which among them is not correct?
    1. To avoid overcrowding
    2. To reduce the resources used to take care of them
    3. To reduce the chances of spreading diseases
    4. To get more rich
  9. After experiencing heavy rainfall, a farmer visited his farm and was able to notice that part of his farm soil had reduced and increased in another part. What processes would have taken place respectively?
    1. Erosion and deposition
    2. Erosion and mulching
    3. Deposition and erosion
    4. Mulching and deposition
  10. The following are reasons for training plants. Which one is not?
    1. To protect plants from damage
    2. To improve flower and fruit size quality
    3. To protect plants from direct sunlight
    4. To improve plant appearance

HOME SCIENCE

  1. Benta, Ouma and Kelany made the posters shown
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    Who among them made posters that show the reasons why we boil food?
    1. Benta, Ouma and Kelany
    2. Ouma and Kelany
    3. Benta and Kelany
    4. Benta and Ouma
  2. Purity's mother always preserves excess milk she gets from her dairy cow for other uses. Which one of the following is a reason why she preserves the milk? To
    1. make the milk easy to transport 
    2. increase the amount of milk
    3. avoid milking the cow always
    4. avoid feeding the cow always
  3. Bella has finished taking water using a glass. She wants to clean the glass using a soft cloth. Which of the following is a reason why she should use a soft cloth to clean the glass?
    1. To avoid using the glass regularly
    2. To make the glass shine
    3. The soft cloth is easily available
    4. To avoid scratching the glass
  4. When hanging her dress on the clothes line to dry, Jamila realized that the dress had two missing buttons. She decided to go and buy buttons to fix on her dress. Which group of needlework tools will Jamila need to fix the missing buttons?
    1. Pins, pin cushion, thread, ruler
    2. Scissors, needle, thimble, pins
    3. Needle, thread, thimble, scissors
    4. Thread, thimble, pins, ruler
  5. Which of the following would be the first step Jamila will take when threading the needle to fix the buttons?
    1. Put the thread through the eye of the needle
    2. Cut a piece of thread using an appropriate tool
    3. Pull the thread through the eye of the needle
    4. Hold the needle between the thumb and the index finger
  6. During a Home Science lesson, the teacher came with the following sewing tool.
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    Identify the tool.
    1. Pin cushion
    2. Thimble
    3. Tape measure
    4. Needle
  7. The steps below are taken when offering first aid to an epilepsy patient. Arrange them in the correct order.
    1. Remove anything around the person that may cause injury
    2. Loosen anything around the neck
    3. Put a folded sweater under the head
    4. Let the person lie on the ground
      1. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
      2. (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
      3. (iii), (i), (iv), (ii)
      4. (iv), (i), (iii), (ii)
  8. A budget is important because of the following reasons except
    1. helps save money for future use
    2. makes one waste money
    3. enables us to keep records for reference
    4. helps us live within what we can afford
  9. Which one of the following is an expense?
    1. Buying cosmetics and accessories
    2. Selling masks
    3. Selling sanitizers
    4. Selling farm produce
  10. Grade six learners were asked by their Home Science teacher to write down what they will eat for lunch. Four learners wrote the following
    Magret: Chips and soda
    Sophy: Githeri, cabbage and avocado
    Tina: Chapati and a cup of porridge
    Fred: Ugali and kales
    Who ate a balanced diet?
    1. Fred
    2. Sophy
    3. Tina
    4. Magret

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

  1. Four grade six learners were asked to give out the styles of high jump. Who among them was not correct?
    1. Peter - The scissors
    2. Sam - Western roll
    3. Sarah - Straddle
    4. Janet - Skier
  2. After two minutes of play, Rachel complained of severe pain in her ankle. Which of the following could be the cause of the pain?
    1. She had not warmed up before getting into the game
    2. She did not have her shoes on during the game
    3. She ate a lot of food before getting into the game
    4. She did not drink enough water before the game
  3. A player was disqualified from the school team for being involved in drugs and substance abuse. Which group of substances below is the player likely to have used?
    1. Alcohol, glue and milk
    2. Glue, water and bhang
    3. Glue, alcohol and bhang
    4. Bhang, milk and alcohol
  4. During an inter-class athletics competition, a teacher can use ____________________________ to start off athletes in a race.
    1. bats
    2. batons
    3. starting blocks
    4. clappers
  5. While playing kabaddi, the raiders are the
    1. defensive players
    2. attacking players
    3. reserve players
    4. players who have just joined the game
  6. You have been tasked by your team members to improvise a relay race baton. Which group of items would be appropriate for you to use?
    1. Manilla papers, timbers, nails
    2. Manilla papers, nails, glue
    3. Manilla papers, glue, scissors
    4. Manilla papers, timber, glu
  7. The equipment marked K below are used in high jump. Name them
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    1. Posts
    2. Upright bars
    3. Cross bars
    4. Lanes
  8. Which word describes a feeling of having lost hope and confidence when playing
    1. Dedication
    2. Commitment
    3. Demoralized
    4. Fair play
  9. The following words describe how integrity can be displayed in games and sports except
    1. respect
    2. fair play
    3. honesty
    4. injustice
  10. The following statements are true about baton exchange. Which one is false?
    1. The baton should not be thrown
    2. The baton can be exchanged anywhere
    3. Lanes should not be obstructed
    4. The baton should be carried in the hand
  11. Below is a compilation of games and sporting activities. Which combination requires a rope as an equipment?
    1. Tug of war and rope skipping
    2. Netball and basketball
    3. Handball and Rugby
    4. Softball and rounders
  12. Which of the following games is played using a disk?
    1. Handball
    2. Netball
    3. Frisbee
    4. Volleball
  13. Grade six learners were having a swimming gala in their school. One of the learners almost drowned but he was saved. Which swimming stroke is likely to have been used in saving the learner?
    1. Breastroke
    2. Sidestroke
    3. Freestyle
    4. Butterfly
  14. Physical exercise does all the following to the body except
    1. relieves stress
    2. burns excess fats in the body
    3. makes one physically fit
    4. makes one thin
  15. The following diseases are signs and symptoms of a strain. Which one is not?
    1. Swelling
    2. pain
    3. Muscle cramping
    4. Fractured limb bone

MARKING SCHEME

SCI

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

AGRI

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

H/SCI

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

PHE

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