Questions

Use the map of Elgon Area to answer questions 1 to 7.

1. The factory in Elgon area is
   
   1. an assembly plant
   2. a processing plant
   3. a manufacturing plant
   4.  is a Jua Kali plant
2. Three of the following shows that Elgon area lies in a cool and wet zone. Which one does not?
   
   1. Presence of boreholes
   2. Presence of forest
   3. permanent rivers
   4. Presence of a cash crop
3. What is the direction of the game reserve from the hill?
   
   1. North West
   2. North East
   3. South East
   4. South West
4. Which economic activity is NOT practiced in Elgon area?
   
   1. Mining
   2. Tourism
   3. Trading
   4. Cash crop farming
5. The highest point in Elgon area is
   
   1. around safi area
   2. around the forested area
   3. around the game reserve
   4. around the tea growing zone
6. What has contributed MOST to the growth of the town in Elgon area?
   
   1. Nearness to Safi dam
   2. Availability of water
   3. Flatness of the land
   4. Adequate means of transport
7. The dam in Elgon area
   
   1.  is a source of a river
   2. increases floods
   3. is a reservoir
   4. is a natural feature
8. Which one of the following is a result of Bantus interaction with the people of Saudi Arabia?
   
   1. Introduction of Swahili culture
   2. Introduction of Christianity
   3. Establishment of Mission Schools
   4.  Abolition of slave trade
9. The following are characteristics of prominent leaders in Africa
   
   1. He was a trader
   2. He was a medicine man
   3. He was a military leader
   4. He was a famous religious leader
   5. He died in 1904
      Which one are for Masaku?
      
      1.  (i) (iii) (v)
      2. (ii) (iv) (v)
      3. (i) (ii) (iv)
      4. (i) (ii) (v)
10. Which one is the BEST way of conserving wildlife?
    
    1. Educating people on the importance of wildlife
    2. Erecting electric fences around national parks
    3. Protection of the endangered species
    4. Increasing the area under forests

Use the map of Africa below to answer question 11-13

11. The climatic region marked M is?
    
    1. Mediterranean climate
    2. Mountain climate
    3. Equatorial climate
    4. Tropical climate
12. The physical feature marked S is a
    
    1. a volcanic mountain
    2. a block mountain
    3. a fold mountain
    4. a residual mountain
13. Which of the following is not true of the river marked Q?
    
    1. It drains in East Africa
    2. It has an artificial lake
    3. It is used for irrigation
    4. It starts in East Africa
14. Three of the following are problems facing ECOWAS, which one is NOT?
    
    1. Brought limited movement of people in member countries
    2. Production of similar goods
    3. Inefficient infrastructure connecting member countries
    4. Lack of a common currency among member states
15. Which is the capital of South Africa?
    
    1. Johannesburg
    2. Soweto
    3. Pretoria
    4. Witwatersrand
16. The following are description of a certain river in Africa
    
    1. It originated from a lake
    2. It forms a delta
    3. Its water is used for irrigation
       The river described above is?
       
       1. R. Volta
       2. R. Zambezi
       3. R. Nile
       4. R. Tana
17. Dairy farming is BEST practiced in areas that are.
    
    1. High in altitude.
    2. Hot and dry.
    3. Hot and wet.
    4. Near urban centres.
18. The history of a community was passed from generation to another MAINLY through?
    
    1. Imitation.
    2. Work.
    3. Apprenticeship
    4. Story telling.
19. The pre-historic site that is found in Tanzania is
    
    1. Olduvuai Gorge
    2. Nariokotene
    3. Hyrax Hill 
    4. Olorgesaillie
20. Which one of the following is not a function of Mombasa town?
    
    1. An administrative centre
    2. An industrial centre
    3. A tourist centre
    4. It is a lake port centre
21. Three of the following are requirements of presidential candidates except?
    
    1. Must present nomination papers to the returning officer.
    2. Must be 35 yrs and above.
    3. Be a registered voter in a constituency.
    4. Must be nominated by a registered political party.
22. A false statement about the Portuguese rule in Africa is:-
    
    1. They considered their colonies as overseas provinces.
    2. The grouped their colonies to form federations
    3. Laws in their colonies were made in Portugal.
    4. The provinces were governed from Portugal
23. The first prime minister in Kenya was
    
    1. Uhuru Kenyatta
    2. Raila Odinga
    3. Jomo Kenyatta
    4. Oginga Odinga

Use the map of Eastern Africa below to answer questions 24-26

24. Which of the following communities migrated through roure X?
    
    1. Bantu
    2. Kalenjin
    3. Somali
    4. Luo
25. Which of the following lakesis marked Y?
    
    1. Victoria 
    2. Malawi
    3. Rukwa
    4. Tanganyika
26. The Eastern African country marked S is?
    
    1. D.R.Congo
    2. Uganda
    3. Rwanda
    4. Burundi
27. Taxes collected by the Kenya government are used in all the following except?
    
    1. Providing education
    2. Buying private property
    3. Maintaining law and order
    4. Building roads
28. Three of the following are TRUE about the flag of Kenya except
    
    1. The Kenyan Flag was adopted in December 1963.
    2. The green color stands for our natural wealth.
    3. It is a factor that promotes national unity.
    4. It has four colors each with a different meaning.
29. During which month is the sun overhead the tropical of Capricorn?
    
    1. March
    2. December
    3. September
    4. June
30. Three of the following are factors influencing climate change except?
    
    1.  Pollution
    2. Overstocking
    3. Deforestation
    4. Rural-urban migration
31. Cloves are largely grown in
    
    1. Zanzibar
    2. Uganda
    3.  Eritrea
    4. Tanzania
32. Three of the following are TRUE of the legislature in Kenya EXCEPT?
    
    1. Its main duty is to make laws.
    2. It formulates government policies.
    3. It has elected as well as nominated MPS.
    4. It controls government spending.
33. Which one of the following countries has a traditional government?
    
    1. Zimbabwe
    2. Uganda
    3. Somalia
    4. Swaziland
34. The Aswan high dam was established MAINLY to?
    
    1. Control the flooding of river Nile
    2. Produce hydro-electric power
    3. Provide water for irrigation
    4. Create fishing grounds
35. Which one is NOT a problem facing forests in Kenya?
    
    1. Government allocation of forest land
    2. Silting of rivers and dams
    3. Illegal logging
    4.  Forest fires
36. Three of the following are importances of population data. Which one is NOT?
    
    1. Helps the government to plan for enough food supplies
    2. The government knows the expected money to correct from individuals
    3. Planning for social services (eg) schools and hospitals
    4. Planning for free primary education
37. Pyramids are a famous tourist attraction in
    
    1. Algeria
    2. Kenya
    3. Egypt
    4. Zimbabwe
38. During the pre-colonial period virtues were encouraged through
    
    1. Bible readings
    2. Local courts
    3. Scared rituals
    4. Moral laws
39. The factor that has mainly influenced the location of Webuye paper industry is?
    
    1. Nearness to raw materials
    2. Good transport means
    3. A ready market
    4. Provision of skilled labour
40. Which one of the following countries achieved her independence through constitutional means?
    
    1. Zimbabwe
    2. Ghana
    3. Kenya
    4. Mozambique
41. Female Genital Mutilation is discouraged in Kenya Mainly because
    
    1. It leads to barrenness
    2. It promotes disunity
    3. It encourages immorality
    4. It is health hazard
42. The following are descriptions of a certain mineral in Kenya
    
    1. It is the second most important mineral
    2. It is used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid and toothpaste
    3. It is used to make non-stick cooking pans
    4. The mineral is mined using open cast method
       The mineral described above is?
       
       1. Limestone
       2. Soda Ash
       3. Diatomite
       4. Fluorspar
43. The 12 members of parliament are nominated by?
    
    1. Registered political parties
    2. Public Service Commission
    3. Attorney general
    4. President
44. Majority of foreigners become citizen of Kenya MAINLY through
    
    1. Birth
    2. Naturalization
    3. Registration
    4. Identification
45. Who among the following is BEST suited to help end a civil dispute
    
    1. Local administrator
    2. Chief justice
    3. Arbitrator
    4. Member of parliament

46. Which of the following physical features was formed through the above process?
    
    1. Mt. Kenya
    2. Mt. Kilimanjaro
    3. The Atlas Mts
    4. the Ahaggar mts
47. Which one of the following was NOT practiced in traditional agriculture?
    
    1. Plantation farming
    2. Mixed farming
    3. Subsistence farming
    4. Shifting cultivation
48. Three of the following are true of customary marriage. Which one is NOT?
    
    1.  It is the most common type of marriage
    2. Marriage certificates are issued
    3. It takes place according to African customs and traditions
    4. Polygamy is allowed
49. Three of the countries below are members of the common wealth EXCEPT
    
    1. Britain
    2. New Zealand
    3. France
    4. Canada
50. Three of the following are true statements about a general election. Which one is FALSE?
    
    1. Returning officers announce election results in constituencies
    2. Presiding officers announce election results in constituencies
    3. Presidential, parliamentary and civic elections held at the same time.
    4. The electoral commission supervises the election
51. Which one is TRUE of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta?
    
    1. He supported freedom fighters in other parts of Africa
    2. He was the first chairman of the Kenya African Union KAU
    3. He was the secretary general of Kenya African National Union KANU
    4. He introduced the 8:4:4 system of education
52. The ocean currents that creates a cooling effect on the South Western tip of Africa is
    
    1. Mozambique
    2. Canary
    3. Guinea
    4. Benguela
53. Which one is a challenge facing African economies
    
    1. Under-population
    2. Urbanization
    3. Inadequate capital
    4. Shortage of labor
54.  Which one of the following climatic regions mainly receives convectional rainfall throughout the year?
    
    1. Mountain climate 
    2. Equatorial
    3. Savanna
    4. Mediterranean
55. Which one of the following is NOT true about the speaker?
    
    1. He is elected by members of parliament
    2. He chairs parliamentary debates
    3. He swears in the members of parliament
    4. He is elected after two terms of five years each
56. Three of the following are reasons why Lenana of the Maasai collaborated with the British except?
    
    1. To be recognized as the Maasai political leader
    2. To receive food supplies due to famine
    3. So that the Maasai could be moved to reserves
    4. To get military support against his brother
57. Which one is NOT an organ of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)
    
    1. The Army
    2. The General Service Unit
    3. The Navy
    4. The Administration Police
58. Three of the following are TRUE about coffee growing in Ethiopia EXCEPT
    
    1. The main variety grown is Arabica
    2. The main growing area is Ethiopia High lands
    3. Coffee is the second foreign exchange earner
    4. Most of the coffee is grown by small scale farmers
59. Three of the following are advantages of roads transport except one. Which one?
    1. Faster and cheaper over shorter distances
    2. It is free from noise and air pollution
    3. It is the most widespread form of transport
    4. It is a flexible form of transport.
60. Mary a HIV infected orphan has been refused playing with anybody by her aunt. Which freedom has Mary been denied?
    
    1. Freedom of playing
    2. Freedom of speech
    3. Freedom of worship
    4. Freedom of association

PART II: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

1. According to Genesis stories of creation, which One of the following explains the MAIN reason why God created Eve? To
   
   1. bear children for Adam
   2. take care of the garden of Eden
   3. be Adam's helper.
   4. look after the animals.
2. Which one of the following acts of Abraham DOES NOT show his obedience to God?
   
   1. Accepting to marry his wife Sarah.
   2. Moving from Haran to Canaan .
   3. His willingness to sacrifice Isaac his only son
   4. Accepting to make a covenant with God
3. Which one of the following was the MAIN reason why Moses ran away from Egypt?
   
   1. He had killed a Hebrew
   2. He was a stammerer
   3. He feared the king of Egypt
   4. God ordered him to go to Midian
4. Which one of the following event did NOT take place when God was calling Moses to rescue the Israelites.
   
   1. God introduced Himself to Moses.
   2. There was a burning bush
   3.  Moses told God who God was
   4. God commissioned Moses to go to Egypt
5. According to Deuteronomy chapter 34, on which mountain did Moses die? Mount
   
   1. Sinai
   2. Nebo
   3. Horeb
   4. Ararat
6. Which one of the following is the reason why Jacob and his family moved to Egypt?
   
   1. There were plagues in Israel
   2. God instructed them to move
   3. There were floods in Israel
   4. There was famine in Israel
7. Who among the following judges of Israel sang songs of praises to God?
   
   1. Deborah and Barak
   2. Miriam and Samson
   3. Gideon and Barak.
   4. Othniel and Ehud.
8. The following were the failures of King Saul when he ruled as King of Israel. Which one is NOT? He
   
   1. consulted a medium after Samuel's death
   2. married many foreign wives who brought idolatry in Israel.
   3. offered it sacrifice to God instead of Waiting for Samuel
   4. spared some fat animals, beautiful women and King Agog
9. Which one of the following statements is TRUE about teaching of Jeremiah on the new Covenant?
   
   1. Children will be finished for the sins of their parents.
   2. God will give the Israelites an everlasting kingdom
   3. God will accept sacrifices as a sign of repentance
   4. God will write the laws in the people's hearts.
10. Who among the following prophets prophesied that Jesus would be born in the lineage of David?
    
    1. Joel
    2. Isaiah
    3. Nathan
    4. Micah
11. Which one of the following group consists of the gifts that were presented to Baby Jesus by the wise men?
    
    1. Gold, silver and frankincense
    2. Gold, bronze and frankincense
    3. Gold, frankincense and oil
    4. Gold, myrrh and frankincense.
12. How old was Jesus when he was taken by his parents to the temple for dedication?
    
    1. 8 years 
    2. 8 days
    3. 12 years.
    4. 12 days
13. When John the Baptist saw Jesus coming to be baptised he referred to him as
    
    1.  Prince of Peace.
    2. Bread of life.
    3. Lamb of God.
    4. Light of the Gentiles
14. Which one of the following is the MAIN lesson that Christians learn from the parable of the hidden treasure?
    
    1. Its important to find pearls
    2. Wealth is very important
    3. The Kingdom of God is for the Jews
    4. There is joy in finding the kingdom of God
15.  Which of the following parables of Jesus teaches Christians to help the people that are in need? The
    
    1. sower 
    2. prodigal Son
    3. good Samaritan
    4. mustard seed.
16. Which one of the following miracles was performed by both Peter and Jesus?
    
    1. Healing lepers
    2. Raising the dead,
    3. Calming the storm.
    4. multiplication of oil.
17. Which one of the following beatitudes is CORRECTLY matched with its promise? Blessed are
    
    1. those who mourn for they will be comforted
    2. the merciful for theirs is the kingdom of God.
    3. the humble for they will be satisfied
    4. the pure in heart for they will inherit the earth
18. In which one of the following activities did Jesus prepare His disciples for his death?
    
    1. Calming the storm.
    2. Healing the blind Bartimaeus.
    3. Triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
    4. Sharing the last meal with them.
19. According to Luke 24:50 Jesus was taken to heaven while at Mt.
    
    1. Jerusalem.
    2. Nazareth
    3. Bethany.
    4. Galilee.
20. Three of the following took place on the day of Pentecost. Which one DID NOT!
    
    1. There was a strong wind.
    2. Tongues of fire rested on each of them.
    3. The disciples spoke in new tongues
    4. The disciples broke the bread and shared
21.  Three of the following are fruits of the Holy Spirit. Which one is NOT?
    
    1.  Faithfulness.
    2. Gentleness
    3. Love
    4. Faith
22. Which one of the following DOES NOT mark new life in traditional African Society?
    
    1. Baptism.
    2. Initiation
    3. Birth.
    4. Marriage
23. According to traditional African communities. how were the ancestors remembered?
    
    1. Singing songs of praises to them
    2. Naming children after them.
    3. Pouring libation
    4. Offering burnt sacrifices to them.
24. According to traditional African communities naming of children was done by
    
    1. men
    2. women.
    3. both parents.
    4. clan elders.
25. Three of the following are Christian views or marriage. Which one is NOT?
    
    1. Marriage should be permanent.
    2. Marriage without children is incomplete
    3. Wives should be submissive to their husbands.
    4. No one should separate what God has put together.
26. The following shows how different pupils spent their leisure time during the school holiday Who among them spent it the BEST way!?
    
    1. Karani - read the bible.
    2. Wamaitha - involved herself in choir practice.
    3. Gabriel - watched christian movies
    4. Steffanie - participated in community cleaning
27. You have noted that your deskmate Nahashon is dropping in his class performance for the last couple of weeks. As a Christian how BEST can you help him?
    
    1. Find out the cause of dropping
    2. Report him to his parents
    3. Buy him text books and revision materials.
    4. Avoid his company lest you also start dropping,
28. On your way home from church, you find two boys fighting. As a Christian what is the BEST action to take?
    
    1. Avoid them by running very fast.
    2. Separate them and help them reconcile.
    3. Report them to the nearest police station
    4. Join in the fight to help the one being beaten more.
29. Which one of the following is the BEST way to control the spread of HIV/AIDS among married couples?
    
    1. Abstinence,
    2. Faithfulness.
    3. Taking preventive medicines
    4. Use of family planning drugs.
30. The following characters describes an early missionary in Eastern Africa
    
    1. He wrote the Swahili dictionary
    2. He campaigned against slave trade
    3. He established a mission station or Rabai
       Who among the following missionary is described above?
       
       1. John Speke
       2. Johann Ret man
       3. Ludwig Krapf
       4. David Livingstone

PART III: ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

1. The following are favours of Allah(sw) upon the prophet p.b.u.h). All of them are mentioned in Surah Inshiraah EXCEPT one. Which one?
   
   1. Removed burdens from him.
   2. Raised his fame
   3. Lifted up his heart.
   4. Gave him riches.
2. Which of the following is the MAIN subject matter in the Surah Al-Qadr? The
   
   1. Angelic host led by Jibril(A.S).
   2.  revelation of the holy Qur'an.
   3. prevailing of peace until fajr.
   4. rewards equivalent to one thousand months.
3. All the following information is true as mentioned in strah Al-Zilzala EXCEPT
   
   1. men will appear bright with folded faces
   2. the earth will be inspired to give our secrets.
   3. the man will question "What's the matter?
   4. the earth will shake with final earthquake.
4. Muslims are not allowed to eat from all these meat EXCEPT one. Which one? Animals
   
   1. gored by the horns of other animals.
   2. that dies after falling from a height.
   3. that dies from a hunters hook
   4. partly eaten by wild animals.
5. The army which attempted to destroy the holy Kasba in the year 570 A.D was destroyed by
   
   1. flood of water
   2. small stones of baked clay
   3. Dose of a thunderstorm
   4. corked fire.
6. "The curse of Allah befalls the giver, the recipient and the one who acts as a mediator between the two". This hadith teaches us on the effects of
   
   1.  virtues and sins.
   2. righteousness
   3. co-operation 
   4. corruption
7.  According to the hadith, true and honest business merchants will on the Day of Qiyamah be rewarded as the
   
   1. Standard bearers of truth
   2. martyrs
   3. steadfast in Imaan.
   4. fathers of Imaan.
8. The prophet(p.b.u.h) one day told a Swahaba who wanted to just leave a camel free, "Tie it first and then rely on Allah Which lesson was he teaching us?
   
   1. Istiqaama.
   2. Istimraar.
   3. Tawakkul.
   4. Thumaanina.
9. Angel Jibril (A.S) never stopped advising the prophet(p.b.u..h) about his until he thought that Allah will make them heirs of his inheritance
   
   1. neighbours
   2. friends
   3. relatives
   4. leaders
10. Any good service you render to your brother Muslim Allah(s.w) will reward you Yaumul Qiyama.
    
    1. beyond imagination.
    2. a similar service.
    3. another better service.
    4. without Hisaab.
11. Which of the following words when uttered last before death, makes one to enter paradise?
    
    1. Laa haula walaa Quwwata illa billah
    2.  Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raajiun.
    3. Husbunallahu waneemal waqiil.
    4. Laa ilah illallah
12. You feel like there is something strength especially touching on your life or on the life of your people. Which of the following prayers are you advised to perform?
    
    1. Swalatu Istikhaara.
    2. Swalatul Khusuf
    3. Swalatu Istisqu-a.
    4. Swalatul Khauf.
13. Which one of the following activities MUST one face away from Qibla when performing it, according to Islamie teachings? When
    
    1. praying Swalah.
    2. slaughtering an animal.
    3. toileting.
    4. performing Udhu.
14. Who among the following is NOT mentioned among the recipients of Zakkal?
    
    1. debtor.
    2. matyr.
    3. slave
    4. New convert.
15. Which one of the following is classified as a thick Najis?
    
    1. Saliva of a dog.
    2. Milk of animals that we do not eat their meat.
    3. Urine of an infant baby boy.
    4. All faeces.
16.  All the following pieces of clothing are prepared for the purposes of shrouding the Mayyit EXCEPT one. Which one?
    
    1. The Amis
    2. Taar.
    3. Chtaam
    4. Lifaafa.
17. The following Hajj activities are performed seven times each EXCEPT one. Which one?
    
    1. Drinking at the spring of Zamzam
    2. Twawaf around the holy Kaaba.
    3. Sa'y between the Swafa and Marwa hills
    4. Throwing stones at the Maqamu Ibrahim stampede.
18. The following are the qualities that may guide a person to make the most accurate judgement in the Islamic court. Which one is NOT among them?
    
    1. Justice. 
    2. Ihsaan
    3. Taqwa
    4. Handsome.
19. The two prophets of Allah who received food direct from heaven were Prophets
    
    1. Musa and Issa.
    2.  Ibrahim and Ismail.
    3. Daud and Suleiman.
    4. Dhulkill and Idris
20. During the month of Ramadhan's fasting sessions, the door of Hellfire are closed, the doors of Paradise remain open and the Shuyaatwiin aro jailed. Which Angels do this work? Angels
    
    1. Munkar and Nakir
    2. Ridhwaan and Malik
    3. Raqib und Atid.
    4. Jibriland Izrail
21. With full evidence from reliable witnesses. the Islamic Sharia administers a death sentence to each of the following crimes EXCEPT
    
    1. apostacy
    2. adultery.
    3. killing accidentally
    4. corruption
22. The first few people to join Islant underwent bitter persecution but still their Imaan was not swayed. This is because they had
    
    1. resistance
    2. tolerance
    3. no hope.
    4. hypocrisy
23. The following activities took place on the days within the month of Muharram EXCEPT one. Which one? The day
    
    1. When Nabil Ayyub recovered from his suffering
    2. when Saidina Hussein was martyred.
    3. which Nabii Adam(A.S) was created.
    4. We Nabii Ibrahim was lynched
24. The MAIN virtue encouraged among Muslim families in the Eid-ul Adh-h , Eid-ul-Fitr and Aqiqa festivals is
    
    1. sharing
    2. cooperation
    3. extravagance,
    4. advertisement
25. Why do Muslims circumcise their baby boys? It is a
    
    1. custom of their great grand parents
    2. form of baptism.
    3. form of initiation
    4. form of 'Twahara
26. Whoever has knowledge but hold back on it refusing to transmit. Allah(s.w) will punish him (or her) with
    
    1. strokes of cane from trees of hellfire,
    2. pebbles made of clay from hellfire
    3. bars of hot iron from the hellfire
    4. strings of ropes from hellfire fibre.
27. Who among the following prophets made a great throne out of ivory and gold from Eastern Africa?
    
    1. Nabii Daudf(A.S).
    2. Nabii Suleiman(A.S).
    3. Nabii Yusuf (A.S).
    4. Nabii Yaqub (A.S).
28. Who among the following early visitors to the Coast of East Africa came from mun? The
    
    1. Al-Insa group.
    2. Ammu Zaid Group.
    3. Shirazi group
    4. Suleiman and Sald group.
29. Which sub-tribe entered into agreement with the Muslims after the treaty of Hudaibiyya?
    
    1. Banu Khura.
    2. Banu Khazraj
    3. Bam Bahr.
    4. Banu Qainuqua.
30. At which point lid 100 Muslims from the Muslim army that was headed for the battle of Uhud, turn away?
    
    1. Around the mountain the archers
    2. At Miqat.
    3. At Ashawt.
    4. Where they had made trenches.

Marking Scheme

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

CRE

61. C
62. A
63. C
64. C
65. B
66. D
67. A
68. B
69. D
70. C
71. D
72. B
73. C
74. D
75. C
76. B
77. A
78. D
79. C
80. D
81. D
82. A
83. B
84. D
85. B
86. D
87. A
88. B
89. B
90. C

IRE

61. D
62. B
63. A
64. C
65. B
66. D
67. A
68. C
69. A
70. B
71. D
72. D
73. C
74. B
75. A
76. C
77. A
78. D
79. A
80. B
81. C
82. B
83. D
84. A
85. D
86. C
87. B
88. D
89. A
90. C

1. Which of the following shows a 3 dimensional letter?
   1. 
   2. 
   3. 
   4. 
2. Book jackets are used to
   1. cover books.
   2. prevent cold.
   3. decorate books.
   4. cover the title of the book.
3. The type of puppet which is manipulated using strings is called a
   1. glove puppet.
   2. hand puppet. 
   3. rod puppet. 
   4. marionette.
4. Grade 5 learners wanted to make wax crayons. They brought the following items to class:
   Sharon:   paraffin.
   Kevin:     bee wax.
   Brian:     metallic container.
   Carol:     rubber bands.
   Who brought an item that was unnecessary?
   1. Sharon.
   2. Carol. 
   3. Kevin.
   4. Brian.
5. A teacher drew a form like the one below.
   
   Which of the following techniques did the teacher use to show shading effect?
   1. Cross hatching. 
   2. Smudge.
   3. Crayon etching.
   4. Collage. 
6. Which one of the following is not a primary colour? 
   1. Yellow.
   2. Red.
   3. Blue.
   4. Brown.
7. A cooking stick can be carved using
   1. plasticine.
   2. plastic.
   3. clay.
   4. wood.
8. Coiling is a technique associated with 
   1. leather shoes.
   2. plastic buckets.
   3. clay pots.
   4. fabric.
9. Which of the following indigenous crafts can be made using plain and twine weaving technique? 
   1. leather wallet.
   2. floor mat.
   3. bucket.
   4. pot.
10. What is the use of adhesive in mounting artwork?
    1. Balancing the artwork at the centre of the frame.
    2. Making the artwork look bright.
    3. Easening the work of display.
    4. Sticking the cutouts.
11. Jakoya plays instruments during folk dances in his Maporomoko.village. We can say that Jakoya is 
    1. an instrumentalist.
    2. a musician.
    3. a composer.
    4. a soloist.
12. Painting the face with red clay before a folk dance is called
    1. body tattooing.
    2. costuming.
    3. body adornment. 
    4. using omaments.
13. When playing note C on the descant recorder, 
    1. use the thumb of the left hand to cover the back hole. 
    2. cover the thumb hole with your left thumb. 
    3. do not blow air into the descant recorder.
    4. use the index finger to cover the top.
14. All wind instruments produces sound when
    1. shaken.
    2. hit.
    3. bowed.
    4. blown.
15. Below is a wind instrument called coro.
    
    Which community plays the instrument above? 
    1. Mijikenda. 
    2. Agikuyu.
    3. Abagusii
    4. Luo
16. Which of the following aspects of a folk song is the most important? 
    1. Message.
    2. Instrumentation.
    3. Participants. 
    4. Occasion.
17. Body movements or actions used to show the meaning of words or ideas in a song are called
    1. moods.
    2. tones.
    3. dictions.
    4. gestures.
18. Which of the following types of songs is wrongly matched with its description?
    1. Topical songs sung to enlighter the community,
    2. Action songs sung during a certain community activity.
    3. Sacred songs sung during religious activities.
    4. Patriotic songs sung to show love for the country.
19. Which of the following is not a part of the descant recorder?
    1. Head joint.
    2. Foot joint.
    3. Arm joint.
    4. Middle joint.
20. Which of the following lines is not found in the Kenya National Anthem?
    1. Kila siku tuwe na shukrani. 
    2. Raha tupate na ustawi.
    3. Natulinde uhuru na amani.
    4. Nasi tujitoe kwa nguvu.
21. Tourism has contributed to the economy of Kenya by all the following except 
    1. promoting local industries. 
    2. providing basic needs to families in the land
    3. earning the country foreign exchange.
    4. promoting cultural practices.
22. Which one of the following is not a tourist attraction in Kenya? 
    1. Language groups.
    2. Cultural activities.
    3. Natural sceneries
    4. Wildlife.
23. Which one of the following is not a modern means of communication?
    1. 
    2. 
    3. 
    4. 
24. Which of the following means of communication is audio-visual?
    1. Magazine:
    2. Radio.
    3. Newspaper.
    4. Television.
25. Which of the following road signs shows the presence of a round about?
    1. 
    2. 
    3. 
    4. 
26. All the following can help us reduce road accidents in our local roads except
    1. issuing more driving licences to motorists.
    2. reporting careless drivers.
    3. observing road signs.
    4. avoiding playing near roads.
27. Below is a method of inland fishing in Kenya.
    
    The fishing method shown above is called 
    1. long lining.
    2. purse seining.
    3. trawling.
    4. harpooning.
28. Which of the following crops is not grown under horticulture?
    1. Fruits.
    2. Flowers.
    3. Sugarcane.
    4. Vegetables.
29. Dairy farming in Kenya takes place in all the following areas except
    1. Trans Nzoia. 
    2. Kisii.
    3. Nandi.
    4. Nairobi. 
30. Which one of the following is not a resource found in Kenya?
    1. Museums. 
    2. Lakes. 
    3. Minerals. 
    4. Forests
31. Which of the following is not a source of money for the county government?
    1. Parking fees.
    2. Grants from well-off countries.
    3. Sale of trading licences.
    4. Rents from county houses.
       1. Use the map of Kenya below to answer questions 32 to 35.
          
32. The National park marked Q is called
    1. Sibiloi.
    2. Malka Mari 
    3. Losai
    4. Meru
33. The lake marked R is shared by three of the following countries except 
    1. Kenya
    2. Rwanda
    3. Tanzania
    4. Uganda
34. The mineral mined at the place marked S is 
    1. fluorspar. 
    2. limestone. 
    3. soda ash. 
    4. diatomite.
35. The river marked T is called river 
    1. Tana 
    2. Athi 
    3. Nzoia
    4. Ewaso nyiro
36. Who went around river Jordan mainly preaching to the people about repentance? 
    1. Jesus.
    2. Elisha
    3. John the Baptist. 
    4. Elijah.
37. During the baptism of Jesus, all the following took place. Which one did not?
    1. Heaven opened.
    2. Holy Spirit came down in the form of a dove.
    3. A voice came from heaven.
    4. Darkness covered the whole land.
38. Why is baptism important in the life of a Christian? It
    1. makes Christians acquire new names.
    2. makes a Christian a member of God's family.
    3. makes Christians known by other members of the church
    4. is a way of bonding with church leaders.
39. When Jesus calmed the storm, 
    1. His power over nature was revealed. 
    2. the disciples were in deep sleep.
    3. His clothes turned crystat white. 
    4. angels appeared to Him. 
40. Jesus showed compassion for the needy by
    1. performing miracles wherever He went.
    2. feeding a multitude.
    3. dying on the cross.
    4. promising them the Holy Spirit.
41. Jesus healed the paralysed man in
    1. Galilee
    2. Bethany
    3. Carpenaum
    4. Gethsemane
42. The parable of Jesus about the lost sheep teaches Christians
    1. the value of attending church services.
    2. about the recovery of the lost human
    3. about the importance of keeping property
    4. the value of tending well to domestic animals. 
43. According to Jesus' teachings during the Sermon on the mountain, happy are the pure  in heart because
    1. they will see God.
    2. God will call them His children.
    3. God will be merciful to them.
    4. God will reward them.
44. Which of the following is pot a good way of empowering the needy?
    1. Giving them capital to start businesses.
    2. Giving them money for upkeep daily.
    3. Teaching them legal skills of acquiring wealth
    4. Employing them for a pay. 
45. Which of the following books of the Bible is in the Old Testament?
    1. Acts.
    2. Titus.
    3. Hagai.
    4. Thessalonians.
46. Who among the following was a blind man in the Bible?
    1. Bartimaeus.
    2. Zacchaeus. 
    3. Zachariah.
    4. Jeroboam. 
47. John the Baptist's mother was called
    1. Annah.
    2. Rebecca.
    3. Elizabeth.
    4. Mary.
48. When Jesus healed the ten lepers, how many were not thankful?
    1. One.
    2. Five.
    3. Seven.
    4. Nine. 
49. As Grade 5 learners were playing football, Miriam accidentally stepped on Kamene. As a Christian, what should Kamene do?
    1. Sit down and cry. 
    2. Forgive Miriam.
    3. Report Miriam to the teacher.
    4. Avoid playing with Miriam. 
50. A person who always tells the truth is said to be
    1. honest.
    2. obedient.
    3. Polite.
    4. kind.

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION,

36. How many ayahs are there in surah Al-kawthar?
    1. 6
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 5
37. Tameehim bihijaratin min sijjeelin is an ayan from suratul
    1. Fiyl
    2. Maun
    3. Kafirun
    4. Lahab
38. Which of the following is not a lesson from surah Al-Quraish?
    1. Never take the blessings of Allah for granted.
    2. Allah sends us blessings and bounties.
    3. Allah blessed the Qureish with security.
    4. Never underestimate Allah.
39. Which of the following attributes of Allah means all forgiving?
    1. Al-Haafidh.
    2. Al-Ghafar.
    3. Al-Aalim.
    4. Al-Malik.
40. Which one of the following is not a characteristics of angels? Angel
    1. can change form.
    2. were created from nur.
    3. can either be males or females.
    4. do not have parents.
41. Prophets had different qualities for character formation. Which one of the following is one of them? They were 
    1. intelligent. 
    2. arrogant.
    3. slanderers. 
    4. dishonest.
42. Which one of the following is a miracle performed by prophet Musa(AS)? 
    1. He had clear signs of Allah's mercy on him
    2. Turning a rod into a snake.
    3. His hand shone like the moon when he put it in his armpit. 
    4. Striking the red sea and separating the waters. 
43. When we perform swalah correctly, we earn
    1. points.
    2. gifts.
    3. curses.
    4. thawab.
44. Normally, Taraweh is performed 
    1. in the morning. 
    2. in the afternoon.
    3. after Asr.
    4. at night.
45. Turning away from Qibla during swalah
    1. strengthens our faith.
    2. nullifies swallah.
    3. is a condition in Islam.
    4. must always be observed.
46. Which one of the following is not an optional prayer? 
    1. Fajr
    2. Qabliyah
    3. Taraweh
    4. Baadiyah
47. Which on of the following is not a form of swadaqah? 
    1. Smiling at each other. 
    2. Removing harmful objects from the way. 
    3. Visiting the sick.
    4. Keeping time during swallah. 
48. Which one of the following is not a condition for swalah? One has to
    1. be in ritual purity. 
    2. wear new clothes.
    3. be a Muslim.
    4. have sound mind.
49. The wife of prophet Muhammad (SAW) was called
    1. Amina.
    2. Zeitun.
    3. Khadijah. 
    4. Ruqayah. 
50. As a Muslim child, it is the obligation of my parents to
    1. obey me.
    2. catter for my basic needs. 
    3. buy me computer games. 
    4. do my homework for me.

MARKING SCHEME

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

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (20mks)

1. The following are protective clothes while visiting a school farm. Which one is not ? 
   1. Gloves
   2. Overalls
   3. Gumboots
   4. Shirts
2. The following are examples of non- flowering plants. Which one is not ? 
   1. Moss
   2. Fern 
   3. Cedar
   4. Grass
3. Which one of the following group of plants contains harmful plants? 
   1. Sodom apple, datura, euphorbia 
   2. Datura, maize, sodom apple 
   3. Beans, stinging, nettle, oxalis 
   4. Sodom apple, millet, sorghum
4. Which one of the following is a fungi?
   1. Bread
   2. Bread moulds 
   3. Pollen grains 
   4. Rotting logs
5. Animals that have a backbone are known as 
   1. invertebrates 
   2. vertebrates
   3. reptiles 
   4. insects
6. Study the list of animals below: Tilapia, Lizards, Snakes, Crocodiles, Newts, Toads, Salamanders  
   From the list above pick the group  that has amphibians only?   
   1. Toads, salamanders, newts 
   2. Tilapia, toads, newts   
   3. Lizards, snakes, crocodiles 
   4. Salamanders, snakes, newts
7. Which of the following bones of a human skeleton is wrongly matched with where it is found? 
   1. Skull - head
   2. Ribcage - chest region
   3. Backbones - the back of the body 
   4. Limb bones - the face
8. The following are diseases that affect the breathing system.  Which one is not?
   1. Tuberculosis
   2. Asthma
   3. Influenza
   4. HIV/AIDS
9. Diseases that are caused by drinking contaminated water are known as 
   1. Respiratory diseases
   2. Deficiency diseases 
   3. Water borne diseases
   4. Comunicable diseases
10. The following are ways of  preventing cholera. Which one is 
    1. Drinking treated water
    2. Washing hands before taking  meals
    3. Drinking boiled water
    4. Disposing feaces in the rivers
11. Which one of the following is a parasite? 
    1. Lice 
    2. Bee
    3. Housefly
    4. Butterfly 
12. Identify the type of internal parasite shown below.
    
    
    1. Hookworm
    2. Roundworm 
    3. Pinworms
    4. Tapeworm
13. 
    
    The diagram above shows a model  of the human breathing system.  What does the part marked X represent?
    1. Gullet
    2. Wind pipe
    3. Oesophagus 
    4. Bronchus
14. The following are characteristics of amphibians. Which one is not? 
    1. They have a moist skin 
    2. They lay eggs
    3. They are cold blooded 
    4. They do not take care of their young ones
15. A chameleon responds to changes in the environment by
    1. running away 
    2.  changing its colour
    3. hiding in its shell 
    4. flying off
16. The following are parts of a computer except   
    1. monitor
    2. mouse 
    3. keyboard 
    4. chair
17. The teeth we use to chew food are known as 
    1. canines 
    2. incisors
    3. molars
    4. nails
18. Name the digital device shown below 
    
    1. camera
    2. laptop
    3. mobile phone
    4. computer
19. The diagram below shows the human digestive system.
     
    Water and mineral salts are known as absorbed in the part marked _____________
    1. a
    2. b
    3. c
    4. d 
20. Three of the following can sink in water. Which one cannot?
    1. Nail
    2. Coin
    3. Bottle top
    4. Stone

AGRICULTURE 

21. Learners of Kasarani Primary School noticed that there were V- shaped trenches left by running water in their fields. Which type of soil erosion had taken place?
    1. Rill
    2. Gulley 
    3. Sheet 
    4. Splash
22. Which of the following human activities contributes to soil erosion 
    1. Mulching
    2. Afforestation
    3. Deforestation
    4. Crop rotation 
23. Putting dry grass on top of the  seed on the ground after planting is known as   
    1. Sowing
    2. gardening 
    3. thinning
    4. mulching 
24. The following are small animals that destroy crops. Which one is  not? 
    1. Moles
    2. Weaver birds
    3. Monkeys
    4. Dogs   
25. Which of the following is not worn when handling small wild animals?
    1. Gloves
    2. Masks
    3. Gumboots
    4. Suit
26. The following are types of soil except 
    1. sand
    2. clay
    3. loam
    4. manure 
27. Identify the farm tool shown below 
    
    1. Jembe
    2. Panga
    3. Rake 
    4. Spade
28. Which of the following indegenous plants grows in dry areas?
    1. Pigweed
    2. Sorghum 
    3. Yams
    4. Black night shade
29. The removal of unwanted plants is known as
    1. Prunning
    2. Weeding 
    3. Uprooting
    4. Thinning
30. What is the best time to plant seedlings?
    1. In the morning
    2. At midday 
    3. In the afternoon
    4. In the evening 

HOMESCIENCE

31. Which of the following is a factor that should be considered when buying shoes?
    1. Date of manufacture
    2. Size of the shoe 
    3. Number of pairs
    4. Name fo the seller
32. The following are factors that lead to time wastage. Which one does not? 
    1. Uncontrolled use of media 
    2. Preparing a work plan 
    3. Excessive playing
    4. Poor planning of time
33. Which of the following is not a material used for making surfaces found at home? 
    1. Clay
    2. Tiles
    3. Wood
    4. Cement
34. Which one of the following is not a communicable disease?
    1. Chicken pox
    2. Scabies
    3. Measles
    4. Diabetes
35. Pouring excess water on a wooden  surface can lead to 
    1. Rotting
    2. Baking
    3. Drying
    4. Cleanliness
36. Which of the following is not a  macro-nutrient? 
    1. Fats
    2. Vitamins   
    3. Carbohydrates
    4. Proteins 
37. Which of the following is not a symptom of Kwashiorkor?  
    1. Brownish and thin hair 
    2. Swollen body parts
    3. Protruding belly
    4. Pale finger nails
38. Grade five learners made the stitch shown below. What is the name of the stitch?
      
    1. Hemming stitch
    2. Even tacking stitch 
    3. Herringbone stitch
    4. Back stitch 
39. Which of the following is not a step in laundry work? 
    1.  Sorting
    2. Blousing 
    3. Washing
    4. Mending
40. Pulses are also known as
    1. Cereals
    2. rice
    3. maize
    4. legumes

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

41. How many players are there in a soccer match? 
    1. 11 
    2. 14 
    3. 22
    4. 7
42. Which of the following is not a content of a First Aid Kit?
    1. Pain killers
    2. Bandage
    3. Razor blades 
    4. Gloves
43.  In relay which material cannot be used to improvise a batton?
    1. manila
    2. Plastic paper
    3. Stick 
    4. Iron metal 
44. Which is the best resting position?
    1. Sitting
    2. Lying on the back 
    3. Lying on the left side 
    4. Lying on the right side
45. When should First Aid be administered in games and sport? 
    1. Immediately after the accident
    2. A few minutes after the accident 
    3. At the hospital
    4. After seeing the doctor
46. Below is a rounder's bat. Name the part labelled B
    
    1. Grip
    2. Barrel
    3. Knob
    4. End cap 
47. Warm up activities are important because they
    1. relax the muscles without being sore
    2. help the muscles stretch without being injured
    3. help the to prevent injuries
    4. help the hearbeat to go back to normal gradually
48. Which game is played in the equipment shown below?
    
    1. Netball 
    2. Volleyball 
    3. Handball 
    4. Basket ball
49. The following are skills learnt during rope skipping. Which one is not?
    1. Wounded duck
    2. Skier 
    3. Volley
    4. Straddle
50. A score in rugby is called?
    1. run 
    2. goal
    3. try
    4. point 

MARKING SCHEME

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

Some mazungumzo yafuatayo kisha ujibu maswall 1-5.

(Mwalimu na wanafunzi wanajadiliana kuhusu umuhimu wa kuyatunza mazingira)

Mwalimu:     Hamjambo wanafunzi?
Wanafunzi:  (Wakiamka sawia) Hatujambo mwalimu, shikamoo.
Mwalimu:    Marahaba (Anawaashiria wakae. Wote wanaketi na kushukuru.) Naam, leo ningependa tuzungumze kuhusu namna na umuhimu wa kuyatunza mazingira kwa hivyo...
Matayo:       (Anaunyanyua mkono wake) Samahani mwalimu, mazingira ni nini?
Mwalimu:    (Akitabasamu) Matayo huishi vituko! Ndilo nililotaka kueleza. Mazingira ni yale yote yanayotuzunguka. Hebu pendekezeni njia mbalimbali za kuyatunza mazingira
Manyanga: Nadhani ni vyema kukata nyasi ndefu ili kuharibu makao ya mbu.
Kaisari:       Ni vyema pia kutunza vyanzo vya maji kama vile mito, chemichemi, mabwawa na maziwa.
Pendo:        Nikiongezea, si vyema kutumia mbolea nyingi zaidi hasa za madukani ili tusiyaathiri maji na udongo.
Mwalimu:    Nimefurahia mno michango yenu. Zipo njia nyingi za kuyatunza mazingira. Kimsingi, umuhimu wa kuyatunza mazingira ni kuwafanya viumbe waishi maisha salama.

1. Mazungumzo haya yaliandaliwa majira ya saa ngapi? 
   1.  Saa sita adhuhuri. 
   2.  Saa mbili asubuhi. 
   3.  Saa kumi jioni. 
   4. Hatujaelezwa.
2. Ili kuonyesha heshima kuu, mwalimu alipowaamkia wanafunzi, wote 
   1. walisimama ili kupokea salamu yake.
   2. walitaka kuchangia katika majadiliano 
   3.  walitaka kujua maana ya mazingira.
   4. walitaja umuhimu wa kuishi katika mazingira safi.
3. Ni mwanafunzi yupi aliyemkatiza mwalimu alipokuwa akiongea?
   1. Manyanga .
   2. Matayo
   3. Kaisari
   4. Pendo
4. Kulingana na mazungumzo haya, yote yanayotuzunguka ndiyo   
   1. mazingara.
   2. hewa.
   3.  miti.
   4. mazingira. 
5. Mwishoni, mwalimu alifurahishwa na nini?
   1. Heshima ya wanafunzi wake.
   2. Umuhimu wa kuyatunza mazingira.
   3. Michango ya wanafunzi wake.
   4. Njia mbalimbali za kuyatunza mazingira.

Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu maswali 6 hadi 8.

Siku moja paka na mbwa walienda karamuni. Mwenyeji wao, panya, aliwakaribisha kwa mikono miwili. Wageni waliketi sebuleni kwenye makochi maridadi, mekundu, kama damu.

“Habari za mtokako?" Panya aliwaamkia wageni kwa heshima. "Njema sana!” wageni walijibu pamoja huku wakitabasamu. Baadaye, panya aliwasha runinga na kuwaambia wageni wake, “Tazameni televisheni. Mimi naelekea mekoni kuwapikia chakula.” Mara, huyoo! Akaenda jikoni. Haraka, alipika nyama na kuitia mchuzi wa maziwa.

6. Paka na mbwa waliandaliwa nini na mwenyeji wao?
   1. Nyama na maziwa
   2. Njugu na maziwa.
   3. Maziwa na mifupa.
   4. Chai na nyama.
7. Kabla ya panya kuelekea mekoni,
   1. aliwaandalia wageni wake chakula.
   2. aliwasha televisheni.
   3. alipika nyama.
   4. alitia maziwa katika nyama.
8. Panya alienda jikoni 
   1. kuwasha runinga.
   2. kununua chakula.
   3. kupika chakula. 
   4. kuwakaribisha wageni.
9. Kati ya hawa, ni mnyama yupi hajatajwa katika ufahamu?
   1. Paka
   2. Panya
   3. Mbwa
   4. Sungura

Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu maswali 9 hadi 12. 

Lengo la elimu ni kumsaidia mtoto kukuza ujuzi na vipawa na kukuza maadili ya maisha pamoja na maisha ya kiroho. Leo, mwalimu si mkufunzi au msimamizi bali ni msaidizi na mwelekezi. Hapa, mwalimu hudokeza au kutoa habari za juujuu tu. Ni jukumu la mwanafunzi kuleta umakinifu na kutafuta undani wa habari za mwalimu. Bila shaka, mwalimu anatarajiwa kumsaidia mwanafunzi katika kuufikia undani huo. Mwalimu hampi mwanafunzi ujuzi wowote bali humwonyesha jinsi anavyoweza kuupata ujuzi yeye mwenyewe. Mtoto anapozaliwa, ujuzi huwa ndani yake nao husubiri kuamshwa. Mwalimu amwonyeshe mtoto pale ujuzi ulipo na jinsi anavyoweza kuufanyia mazoezi hadi utokeze vilivyo na kumfaa.

10. Kulingana na kifungu, baada ya mwalimu kudokeza jambo fulani, mwanafunzi 
    1. atatafuta ukweli kulihusu. 
    2. atamtegemea katika kila jambo.
    3. ataweza kupita vizuri katika mitihani.
    4. atashindwa kabisa kumwelewa.
11. Kabla ya ujuzi ulio ndani ya mtoto kuonekana, ni lazima ujuzi huo
    1. uongozwe.
    2. uamshwe.
    3. utokeze.
    4. ugunduliwe.
12. Katika miaka ya sasa, mwalimu ni
    1. mkufunzi na msimamizi.
    2. msaidizi na mkufunzi.
    3. mwelekezi na msimamizi.
    4. mwelekezi na msaidizi.

Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu maswali 13 hadi 15. 

Serikali ya nchi hii inawataka watoto wote wapelekwe shuleni wakasome kwa sababu masomo ndio ufunguo wa maisha. Watu wanaowaajiri watoto hata wasisome wanafaa kuhukumiwa ili kupunguza maovu kama hayo.

Mtoto ambaye hana elimu siku hizi huwa na shida nyingi kupita kiasi kwa sababu hawezi kupata ajira nzuri ukubwani. Hii ndiyo sababu serikali inahimiza kila mtoto kupata elimu. Zamani, watoto hawakuwa wakisoma kwa sababu hawakujua umuhimu wa elimu maishani
mwao.

Ili kuzuia magonjwa na njaa, elimu huwa muhimu. Ili kudumisha adabu njema na nidhamu, elimu huwa lazima. Watoto waliolemewa na masomo huwa wa kurandaranda mitaani, wezi au watendaji wa mambo mabaya katika jamii. 

13. Ni gani si kweli kulingana na taarifa?
    1. Masomo ni muhimu maishani.
    2. Serikali inataka watoto wote wasome.
    3. Zamani, watoto wote walisoma.
    4. Ni vyema kuwaelimisha watoto.
14. Kulingana na kifungu, mtoto ambaye hana elimu siku hizi 
    1. huwa na shida. 
    2. hupendwa na wengi.
    3. hupata kazi.
    4. huajiriwa.
15. Katika aya ya mwisho, tumeambiwa kuwa watoto wasiosoma huweza kuwa 
    1. wezi na wafanyakazi. 
    2. wa kurandaranda na wenye bidii. 
    3. wenye bidii na wezi. 
    4. wa kurandaranda na wezi. 

Soma kifungu kifuatacho. Chagua jibu lifaalo zaidi kati ya yale uliyopewa  

Siku hiyo tulikuwa tumeingoja kwa hamu na ghamu. Sote tulifika ____16____ na mapema tukiwa tayari kuabiri ____17____ kuelekea mjini Mwambasani. Hii ilikuwa mara yangu ya ____18____ kuenda huko. Sikuwa nimewahi kwenda huko. Tuliingia ____19____ tukiwa na furaha sana. Mara dereva alilitia gari ufunguo na safari _____20_____

16.  
    1. asubuhi
    2. jioni
    3. adhuhuri
    4. usiku
17.  
    1. baiskeli
    2. basi
    3. ndege
    4. meli
18.  
    1. moja
    2. mwisho
    3. tatu
    4. kwanza
19.  
    1. njiani
    2. safari
    3. basini
    4. barabarani 
20.  
    1. ikaanza
    2. ukaisha
    3. ikaendelea
    4. ukaanza

Katika swali la 21-30, jibu swali kulingana na maagizo uliyopewa.

21.  Kati ya hizi, ni nomino ipi isiyo katika ngeli ya U-ZI?
    1. Uteo
    2. Uzi 
    3. Upishi
    4. Ufunguo.
22. Tulimwona batamzinga akiogelea bwawani. Nomino iliyopigiwa mstari ni 
    1.  nominoambata.
    2. nomino ya wingi. 
    3.  nomino dhahania.
    4. nomino kitenzi jina.
23. Kati ya maneno uliyopewa, ni lipi litakuwa la pili katika kamusi? 
    1. Mshikaki 
    2. Mswaki
    3. Msaada
    4. Msaragambo
       1. ii
       2. iv
       3. iii
       4. i
24. Mkufu ni pambo ambalo huvaliwa .
    1. kichwani.
    2. miguuni. 
    3. shingoni.
    4. mikononi.
25. Chagua sentensi iliyoakifishwa vibaya.
    1. Juma, Roda na Maria walialikwa shereheni. 
    2. Maembe maparachichi na mananasi hununuliwa wapi. 
    3.  Ukimwona, mwambie aje kwangu. 
    4. Je, mliwaona wanyama wapi mbugani?
26. Ni upi wingi wa sentensi hii?  Karatasi ilichafuliwa na mtoto.
    1. Karatasi zilichafuliwa na watoto.
    2. Makaratsi yalichafuliwa na watoto.
    3. Karatasi zilichafuliwa na mtoto.
    4. Karatasi ilichafuliwa na watoto.
27. Ni yupi kati ya hawa ni ndege wa porini?
    1. Kuku
    2. Bata 
    3. Batabukini
    4. Mwewe 
28. Kitenzi imba katika kauli ya kutendwa huwa
    1. imbia.
    2. imbiwa.
    3. imbwa.
    4. imbaimba. 
29. Chagua kinyume cha sentensi  ifuatayo:
    Mgeni amesimama karibu na mfalme. 
    1. Mgeni hajasimama karibu na mfalme
    2. Mwenyeji ameketi mbali na malkia
    3. Mwenyeji amesimama karibu na
    4. Mgeni ameketi mbali na malkia. 
30. Kanusha kauli ifuatayo kwa usahihi.
    Wewe umeimba vizuri. Wewe
    1. haujaimba vizuri.
    2. umeimba vibaya.
    3. hujaimba vibaya.
    4. hujaimba vizuri.

MARKING SCHEME

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

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

Mother: Come here my son. Bring your books with you books with you. I'd like us to check the arrangement of your work in every learning area. Come on, take the books out.

Son: Of late, I have been arranging my work neatly. Our class teacher, Miss Tari, told all of us the importance of doing so.

Mother: Please open your Mathematics exercise books, both class work and homework as I check English.

Son: Here, can't you see? This is how our Mathematics teacher wants us to arrange our work. Isn't it neat, mama?

Mother: Wow! I am very proud of both you and your teachers. All the work looks well arranged, neat, marked and corrections done. Indeed, you deserve a present from me, son! Come on let us go to the supermarket. I can't wait to get you a gift.

Son: Yees!

1. What did the mother want to check  from his son's books?
   1. The amount of work given by the teachers
   2. The arrangement of her son's work.
   3. Some unmarked work, if any,
   4. The cleanliness of the son's books.
2. Whose idea was it to always be arranging the work neatly? The
   1. mother's 
   2. son's
   3. class teacher's 
   4. pupils'.
3. Towards the end of the conversation, the mother seems 
   1. disappointed.
   2. disorganised. 
   3. sad.
   4. happy. 
4. Evidently, the mother thinks that the teachers
   1. are doing a good work.
   2. laze around mostly.
   3. arrange the pupil's work neatly.
   4. need to be transferred for a better work organization.
5. Why did the son deserve a gift? 
   1. His work was quite disorganised.
   2. There was a supermarket near their  home.
   3. He had pleased his mother. 
   4. The teachers arranged his work well

Read the passage and then answer questions 6 to 9.

Otieno was playing with his younger sister outside the house. Their mother had told them not to kick the ball hard because it could hurt someone or break a window pane. Otieno kicked the ball to his sister. She kicked it back to him. After some time, Otieno decided to kick the ball hard to see whether his sister could catch it. His sister dived to catch the ball but missed it. The ball broke one of the window panes of the house. Otieno's mother was very angry with the children. She took away the ball and told them that they would not play with it again.

6. According to the mother, kicking the ball hard would?
   1. hurt a window pane or break someone.
   2. break the window panes of the house
   3. hurt somebody accidentally.
   4. break a window pane or hurt somebody
7. Which game do you think Otieno and his ball hard would sister were playing?
   1. Netball
   2. Football
   3. Basketball
   4. Handball 
8. Why couldn't Otieno's sister catch the last ball?
   1. She feared to be hurt.
   2. It was kicked so hard.
   3. She wanted it to break the window pane
   4. She did not see it.
9. What was the children's punishment?
   1. Not playing with the ball again.
   2. Not playing again.
   3. Using a different ball.
   4. Playing far from the house.

Read the passage and then answer questions 10 to 12.

Trees are always exciting to look at. Many people like their homes surrounded by trees. Many hotels are located in areas with many trees. When you look at a tree, what you see first is the bark that protects the tree trunk and branches. The bark at the bottom is old, rough and cracked. At the top, the bark is young and smooth.

The tallest tree alive today is over 360 feet high! It is a coast redwood growing in California in the USA. There is enough wood in its trunk to build over 300 houses! The other half is underground. These are the roots pushing their way through the thick earth. They can spread out through the soil as far the tree is high.

All people, young and old, should try to make the world beautiful by planting trees. Since the trees are already growing, we should take care of them.

10. What have we been told about the redwood in California? It
    1. has a soft bark. 
    2. has a lot of wood in its bark.
    3. can build many houses.
    4. is good for firewood.
11. The bark at the bottom of a tree
    1. is cracked, old and rough.
    2. can build over three hundred houses.
    3. looks smooth and young. It
    4. is rough, young and cracked.
12. Trees should be planted by
    1. young people.
    2. old people.
    3. those who do not use them.
    4. all.

Read the passage and then answer questions 13 to 15.

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

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

13. The first sentence means that the writer 
    1. slept very hard. 
    2. did not sleep at all.
    3. did not sleep well. 
    4. stayed awake the whole night.
14. According to this passage, who were lucky?
    1. Those who planned to pay for the
    2. The pupils who did not pay for the trip. , 
    3. All the pupils in the writer's class. 
    4. Those who had paid for the trip. 
15. Which of the following animals has not been mentioned in the passage?
    1. Lions
    2. Gazelles
    3. Zebras
    4. Elephants

Read the passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 16 to 20. For each blank space, select the best alternative from the choices given.

Of all the learning areas, I like Mathematics more. It is my ___16___ because I never have difficulty with it and always get good marks in tests. I suppose I am ___17___ to be born with a clear-thinking brain. The wonderful thing about Mathematics is that besides the ___18___
there's nothing else to remember. Every step in solving a ___19___ is done logically. Unlike in some other learning areas, remembering dates and other facts is hard compared with the ease and ___20___of Mathematics reasoning

16.  
    1. wonderful
    2. better
    3. subjects
    4. favourite
17.  
    1. cursed 
    2. genious
    3. lucky
    4. luckier
18.  
    1.  formulae
    2.  notes
    3.  punishments
    4. homework
19.  
    1. question 
    2. problem
    3. equation .
    4. division
20.  
    1. simple
    2.  simplified
    3. simply
    4. simplicity

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

21. Yesterday you were late for classes,
    1. weren't you? 
    2. were you?
    3. aren't you?
    4. are you?
22. I am the best dancer in our school,
    1. am I?
    2. aren't I?
    3. can't I?
    4. isn't it?
23. She did not come to school yesterday,
    1. didn't he? 
    2. did he?
    3. did she? 
    4. didn't she?

For questions 24 to 27, choose the correct order of adjectives to fill in the blank spaces 

24. Wambua's room has a __________________ carpet. 
    1. red circular oval 
    2. red oval circular
    3. oval red circular
    4. oval circular red
25. Mr. Jakoya wears a _________________ jacket. 
    1. baggy, big old 
    2. big old baggy
    3. baggy old big 
    4. big baggy old
26. There is a ____________________ fort near Maserati animal orphanage.
    1. huge tall ancient
    2. tall ancient huge
    3. huge ancient tall
    4. tall huge ancient
27. We saw a ________________ table in Miss Masumbuko's office
    1. small new oval
    2. new oval small 
    3.  small oval new
    4. new small oval

In questions 28 to 30, select the best alternative to fill in the blank spaces.

28. Mwajuma and I __________________ visit the zoo next week.
    1. will
    2. shall
    3. are
    4. could
29. The cabinet secretary ____________________ announce the results.
    1. shall
    2. are 
    3. is
    4. will
30. They ___________________ bring us new toys tomorrow.
    1. shall not
    2. have 
    3. will
    4. are