Eng Kpsea 2024 Top Prediction Trials

KPSEA 2024 PREDICTION TRIALS
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KPSEA 2024 TOP PREDICTION TRIALS 1-10
CLASS OF KPSEA 2024 OCTOBER
The set Comprises of 10 Prediction Trials prepared
by a panel of Top KNEC Writers Nairobi HQ
Kenya Educators Consultancy is proud to announce that in KPSEA 2023 National
Examinations, more than 57% of our predictions from the same panelists appeared in
the national exam (KPSEA 2023)
All KPSEA 2024 November Candidates are advised to take the questions in this
package of predictions serious as they prepare for the national exams!
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KPSEA 2024 TOP PREDICTION MASTER TRIAL 1
{KENYA PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT}
ENGLISH
Time: 1 Hours 40 Minutes
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1. You have been given this question booklet and a separate answer sheet. The question bookier
contains 30 questions.
2. Do any necessary rough work in this booklet.
3. When you have chosen your answer, mark it on the ANSWER SHET, not in the question paper.
HOW TO USE THE ANSWER SHEET.

4. Use an ordinary pencil only.
5. Make sure that you have written on the answer sheet.
YOUR INDEX NUMBER
YOUR NAME
NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL
6. By drawing a dark line inside the correct numbered boxes mark your full index number (i.e. school
code Number and the three -figure candidate's Number) in the grid near the top of the answer sheet.
7. Do not make any marks outside the boxes.
8. Keep your answer sheet as
clean as possible and Do not fold it."
9. For each question 1-30 four answers are given. The answers are lettered A, B, C, D. În each case Only
One of the four answers is correct. Chose the correct answer.
10. On the answer sheet show the correct answer by drawing a dark line inside the box in which the letter
you have chosen is written.
I1. Your dark line Must be within the box. Make your line as dark as possible.
12. For each question Only One box is to be marked in each set of four boxes.
Candidates should check the question papers to ensure that all questions are printed.

Read the following dialogue and answer questions 1 - 5.
Norah : Good evening, mother. How was your day?
Mother : Good evening my daughter. You sound overjoyed.
Noran : Where are you?
Mother : I am in the kitchen preparing dinner.
Norah : I have good news for you. Today my painting won a prize. In fact I got the first
prize.
Mother : That's great. I am glad to hear that. You have been practising your skill
everyday. Your hard work has paid.
Norah : Thank you mother. But I would not have made it without your support.
Mother : You are welcome dear. I will bake a cake so that we can celebrate.
Norah : Oh, thank you mum. You are the best.
1. How did Norah's mother notice her daughter was different that day?
A. She was home earlier than usual.
B. She sounded delighted.
C. She was talking too much.
D. She greeted her mother loudly.
2. The good news was
A. Norah was overjoyed that evening.
B. Norah's performance had improved.
C. Norah's piece of work had won a prize.
D. Norah had been paid for hard work.
3. Which one of the following did not contribute to Norah's success?
A. Her Creative Arts teacher.
B. Her supportive mother.
C. Her hard work
D. Her determination
4. The English saying that describes Norah best is _____
A. a bad work man blames his tools
B. the early bird catches the worm
C. all's well that ends well
D. practice makes perfect
5. To appreciate her daughter's achievement, Norah's mother

A. prepared a special dinner
B. praised her hard work
C. promised to bake her a cake
D. promised to support her talent
Read the following passage and answer questions 6-10.
It was a few minutes past noon. The two herds- boys met at the watering point. Ebul and Otul
were long time enemies. They always argued who was to water first his animals. I stood aside
and watched the two burn with anger. Ebul clenched his fists as Otul walked angrily towards
him.
Ebul, the stronger of the two, wrestled Otul while landing painful slaps across his face. He fell to
the ground and was struggling in vain to gain his balance. Otul was overpowered but did not give
up. He was throwing his legs aimlessly. By mere luck, he landed a huge kick in Ebul's stomach.
The two boys now lay on the ground and none of them made any attempt to attack the other. All
their energy was drained.
The fight was finally over but the enmity still continued. Otul sustained a swollen nose while
Ebul held on his stomach.
6. From the story, we can say the enmity between Ebul and Otul was because of
A. stupidity
B. satisfaction
C. ignorance
D. selfishness

7. When Ebul clenched his fists, he wanted to throw
A. an insult
B. a kick
C. a punch
D. a slap
8. Which one of the following is not true according to the passage?
A. Otul was not as strong as Ebul.
B. Otul gave up when he was overpowered.
C. Throwing of legs carelessly saved Otul.
D. The fight between the two did not have a winner.
9. Choose the best title for the story you have read.
A. Ebul and Otul settle their differences.
B. Ebul and Otul fight over resources.
C. Ebul and Otul compete in wrestling.
D. Ebul and Otul stop being enemies.
Read the following passage and answer questions 10 - 12.
Road accidents have become common and frequent on our roads. They have caused injuries as
well as deaths. Failure to observe and follow road traffic rules is the main cause of some of these
tragic accidents.
Speeding, drunk driving and ignorance from motorists are problems that need to be solved. To
reduce the number of accidents, we should follow all the traffic rules and regulations.

Another habit that has worsened the situation is the use of mobile phones while driving. This
distracts the driver and it is quite risky. On the other hand, pedestrians should be well informed.
They should make proper use of side walks, footbridges and zebra crossings.
10. Why are road accidents common on our roads?

A. Motorists do not follow traffic rules.
B. Most vehicles are in poor conditions.
C. Our roads are narrow and vehicles are too many.
D. Many drivers drive while drunk.
11. How has modern technology contributed to frequent road accidents?
A. Drivers do not read the road signs.
B. Drivers use mobile phones while driving.
C. Drivers take alcohol while driving.
D. Drivers exceed the speed limit.
12. It is not safe, according to the passage, for a pedestrian to use
A. a zebra crossing
B. a side walk
C. a footbridge
D. a round about
Read the following passage and answer questions 13 - 15.
There was a man who owned a donkey and a goat. He used the donkey to carry loads of items
from the village to the city where he would hawk around selling. Sometimes, he would lend the
donkey to others on hire when he was not using it. The donkey worked tirelessly every day, so
the man used to feed it more food than the goat.
Full of jealousy, goat advised the donkey one day, "You work every day, seven days a week
without any rest. You need to pretend
you are sick. By doing so, you will be allowed to rest for a few days."

The donkey agreed and the plan worked. However, the man went to consult a doctor about the
donkey's strange illness. The doctor gave a solution. To cure the donkey, the man needed to feed
it with the goat's liver. The man killed the goat and fed its liver to the donkey. The goat lost its
life by planning evil against the donkey.
13. Why did the man treat the donkey better than the goat?
A. The goat would be killed for meat.
B. The donkey did most of the man's work.
C. The goat was cheaper than the donkey.
D. The donkey was borrowed daily by the villagers.
14. From the passage, the words "the plan worked" have been used to mean
A. the donkey became sick.
B. the donkey pretended to be sick.
C. the donkey was allowed to rest.
D. the donkey was taken to a doctor.
15. What important lesson can be learnt from the story?
A. Jealousy can turn against you.
B. A friend's advice is always right.
C. Pretending to be sick is dangerous.
D. A friend's liver can cure a strange illness.
Fill in the blank spaces 16 - 20 using the most appropriate word from the choices given.
Mountain __16___ has been done by many people from ancient times. This activity helps one to
__17__ fear. It also makes one mentally and physically ___18___ However, you need a lot of
_19___ because there is always the risk of slipping and ___20__ off.
A B C D
16 walking climbing sailing sliding
17 overcome increase produce understand
18 awake big healed fit

19 strength courage energy advice
20 fall fell falling failing
For questions 21 to 25, fill in the blank spaces with the most suitable alternative from the
choices given.
21. All the table clothes were neatly by the house girl.
A. lain
B. lied
C. lay
D. laid
22. ______ Mulei is very tall, he cannot play basketball.
A. Because
B. Incase
C. Although
D. Unless
23. The route we used was than the other one.
A. short
B. shorter
C. shortest
D. shortly
24. Not everyone understood all the speaker said.
A. That
B. which
C. when
D. what
25. With a bow and an arrow the hunter aimed the antelope.
A. to
B. for
C. on
D. at
For questions 26-30, complete each sentence with the least alternative from the choices given.
26. Bernad bought a new bicycle,

A. doesn't he
B. didn't he
C. does he
D. did he
27. Grandmother us an interesting story about monsters.

A. told
B. gave
C. said
D. delivered
28. The thief escaped quietly the open window.
A. into
B. inside
C. through
D. across
29. They lived
A. peaceful
B. peacefully
C. harmonious
D. harmony
30. The most awaited match ____ off at three forty-five.
A. put
B. set
C. took
D. kicked

ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Time: 40 Minutes
Name…………………………………..School…………..
Index No……………………………….Date……………..
COMPOSITION
Use the correct format to write a seven-day diary touching on personal events about school
activities.
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ENGLISH

YOUR INDEX NUMBER
YOUR NAME
NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL

Read the following letter and then answer questions 1 to 6.
Dear Larry,
I was delighted to receive your letter dated 11th January, and to learn that you are doing well. I
am happy to inform you that I will be publishing an article on the school's weekly magazine. The
article will focus mainly on the plight of children undergoing child labour. The contents will try
to enlighten children on the dangers that are associated with child labour or forced labour. In the
publications, I will highlight what entails child labour and also cite some examples of cases of
child labour.
The materials will have several illustrations that are child friendly. They will be large enough so
that the young children can read and enjoy them as they gain knowledge about the vice of child
labour. Our Social Studies teacher, Mrs Nyagol, is helping in editing them so as to ensure they
are error-free. She is also helping with the ideas. The head teacher has also promised to support
in publishing the articles.
I welcome good ideas that can help me improve further. I hope you will be of great help since I
know from the experience you went through as a child labourer, you must be a good source of
knowledge.
Your friend, Jennifer.
1. Who is the sender of the above letter?

A. Jennifer
B. Larry
C. Mrs Nyagol
D. The head teacher
2. The sender of this letter must be a
A. children officer
B. child labourer
C. learner
D. teacher
3. The phrase 'Dear Larry' is referred to as;
A. introduction
B. salutation
C. validation
D. title
4. Why did the sender think that the receiver had some ideas concerning child labour?
A. He was her best friend.
B. He was also writing an article.
C. He must have been very smart.
D. He was a victim of child labour.

5. How many addresses should the above letter have?
A. Two
B. One
C. Three
D. Many
6. The last part of the letter is called ____________________________.
A. conclusion
B. ending
C. validation
D. summary
Read the following passage and then answer questions 7 to 11.
Many communities in Kenya hold annual community cultural festivals to celebrate their cultures.
These festivals have been part and parcel of Kenyan community celebrations over the years.
They are majorly done to mark rites of passage and cycles of community traditions and practices.
They are vehicles through which cultural traditions and practices are transmitted through
performances and exhibitions. They promote intercultural understanding and showcase various
communities' rich and diverse cultural expressions. Further, they are platforms for nurturing
talents and providing an avenue to market cultural expressions. These festivals are major tourist
attractions both at local and international levels. The community cultural festivals are deeply
rooted as even city and urban dwellers have designed unique cultural celebrations in urban
settings. For example' many hotels in Nairobi host annual community cultural celebrations
themed on particular ethnic groups and these attract large audiences. The celebrations in urban
settings are not only avenues for cultural expression but also economic ventures for major hotels.
These celebrations keep alive cultural connections of city dwellers with their ethnic cultures.
7. According to the first sentence, it is true to say that;

A. cultural festivals are held yearly.
B. cultural festivals are held for many years.
C. all communities in Kenya hold annual cultural festival.
D. few people hold annual cultural festivals.
8. The word cultures as used in the passage can best be replaced by
_____________________
A. festivals
B. celebrations
C. communities
D. people's way of life
9. According to the passage, why are festivals held?
A. To entertain.
B. To expose talent.
C. To mark rites of passage.
D. To show the community circles.

10. Which of the following is not one of the benefits of cultural festivals in Kenya?
A. It creates ethnic division amongst the communities.
B. It is an avenue where communities showcase their diverse and rich expressions.
C. They are platforms for nurturing talents.
D. They are tourists attractions.
11. Which tittle best summarises the passage?
A. Kenyans and their cultures.
B. The annual community cultural festivals in Kenya.
C. Kenyan celebrations.
D. How hotels benefit from Kenyan festivals.
Read the following passage and then answer questions 12 to 15.
Apart from the teachers, schools have other workers who do different types of work. One of
these workers is the school secretary. School secretaries have a lot of work to do in school. They
type letters and exam papers, and also make and receive telephone calls.
In some schools, the secretary sits at the reception desk to act as a receptionist. At this point,
their work is to receive and direct the school visitors. Their work demands that they display good
ethical standards called etiquette.
12. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. Schools should only have teachers and the secretary.
B. There are other school workers besides teachers.
C. School secretaries play more important roles than the teachers.
D. In all the schools, secretaries are the receptionists.
13. Which one of the following is not a role of the school secretary?
A. They teach in classes.
B. They type school letters.
C. They make calls.
D. They receive visitors.
14. What is the work of a receptionist according to the passage?
A. They make and receive telephone calls.
B. They type letters.
C. They type exam papers.
D. They receive and direct school visitors.
15. What is etiquette according to the passage?
A. a lot of work
B. hard work
C. a good ethical standard
D. working smart

Read the passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 16 to 20. For each blank space,
select the best alternative from the choices given.
It was unusual for my father to come to school ___16___ a weekday. That Tuesday afternoon, I
was ___17___ when I was informed that he was waiting for me in the head teacher's office. No
sooner had I made my way into the office ___18___ he stood and shut the door ___19___ me. I
was totally in the horns of dilemma. I had
___20___ seen my father in that state before. This was the had first time since I was born. What
could I have done, I asked myself ?
A B C D
16. in to at on
17. surprised suprised sarprised saprised
18. when and that than
19. on at behind after
20. never always ever now
For questions 21 to 23, select the correct determiner to complete the given sentence
21. The water in the tank is not _______________________ for today's use. We need to
fetch more from
the river.
A. much
B. enough
C. a lot
D. many
22. The officers requested for _________________________ time to complete the
investigation about the theft
case.
A. some
B. enough
C. little
D. more
23. I had a chat with __________________________ university student as we walked along
the university avenue.
A. a
B. the
C. an
D. some

For questions 24 and 26, fill in the blank space with correct preposition.
24. Grace is good ________________________ singing.

A. for
B. in
C. at
D. of
25. Most children go to school _________________________ foot.
A. on
B. with
C. at
D. in
26. The horse jumped ___________________________ the bridge.
A. up
B. through
C. below
D. over
For questions 27 and 28, choose the alternative that best completes the statement given.
27. Both Francis

A. but his brother are hardworking learners.
B. nor his brother are hardworking learners.
C. and his brother are hardworking learners.
D. or his brother are hardworking learners.
28. Neither Doris
A. with her sister will join the hockey team.
B. nor her sister will join the hockey team.
C. or her sister will join the hockey team.
D. and her sister will join the hockey team.
For questions 29 and 30, choose the correct order of adjectives to fill in the blank spaces.
29. The environmental club patron wore a ______________________ scarf.

A. big, green, woolen
B. green, big, woolen
C. woolen, big, green
D. big, woolen, green
30. Lucas bought a ________________________ shirt.
A. Jamaican, cotton, nice,
B. cotton, nice, Jamaican
C. nice, cotton, Jamaican
D. nice, Jamaican, cotton

ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Time: 40 Minutes
Name…………………………………..School…………..
Index No……………………………….Date……………..
COMPOSITION
Write a letter to your cousin inviting him/her to your birthday party.
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ENGLISH

YOUR INDEX NUMBER
YOUR NAME
NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL

Read the following conversation and then answer questions 1 - 5
Cow: Hallo everyone. The other day our discussion did not come to an end as there fell a
heavy rain. Let us discuss our importance to our master, man.
Dog: You all know how important I am to man. I make sure that you, the farmer and his
family are safe. For that reason, I am the most important animal in the farm.
Sheep: But dog, you don't give our master any food product. I give him mutton which is
good for his health. I also give him wool as well. This way, he's safe from cold weather. So, I am
the most important anımal here.
Donkey: Who carries our master's luggage to the market? I am the strongest animal of all of
u Are we together?
Chicken: I believe you all know that my meat is the most delicious. Whenever our master
has special visitors, he depends on my meat and eggs to make them and his family happy.
Cow: You all know that the farmer uses my milk to make his children healthy. That
aside, I provide skin and manure to the farmer. Since I provide more than all of you, I am the
most important animal. (enters the farmer)
Man: Hey! Hey! I have been following in your argument keenly. Though some of you
provide food products, some provide services. This means that each one of you is equally
important to me. For that reason, you are all my friends.
1. According to this conversation, which of the following animals provide services only?
A. Cow and donkey.
B. Dog and donkey.
C. Sheep and dog.
D. Sheep and cow
2. The conversation puts it clear that man gets duvets from
A. sheep.
B. cow:
C. chicken.
D. donkey
3. "Who boasted to be the strongest animal?
A. Dog
B. Chicken.
C. Cow
D. Donkey
4. According to this conversation,for his children's health, which animal did the farmer
depend on?
A. Chicken.
B. Dog.
C. Cow.
D. Sheep.
5. Finally, what is man's conclusion?
A. Food product providers were more important.

B. Service providing animals were liked most
C. None of the animals was of any importance.
D. All the animals were equally important.
Read the passage and then answer questions 6 to 9
In a warm simmer afternoon in a park or garden, bees are buzzing around the flowers.
You might be sitting in the sun and feeling kind of lazy. But the bees are busy doing work that is
important to you. Bees work very hard day and night. They are also very organized.
Bees are insects. They have three pairs of legs and four wings. Like all insects, they have
a head, thorax and abdomen. They have mouth parts and a tongue for collecting nectar. Becs live
in groups called colonies. They can also live in hives. They like flowers and you can see them
from one flower to another. They collect nectar and pollen as food. They also make wax'which is
used to make candles. Bees have a queen. There is only one queen in the hive. The queen lays
eggs in the hive. There are other bees called workers. They make the hive and collect nectar.
They also protect the hive. They sting anyone or anything that disturbs them.
6. When bees work hard day and night, they

A. sting any intruder.
B. make honey.
C. protect the colony.
D. lay eggs.
7. Bees are not different from other insects because they.
A. have three pairs of wings.
B. sting anybody or anything that disturbs them.
C. have a thorax.
D. make honey using nectar.
8. To humans, bees are useful in that they
A. make wax for candles
B. protect their colonies.
C. feed on honey and nectar.
D. sting whatever disturbs them.
9. The work of the queen bee is to
A. collect nectar.
B. protect the hive.
C. lay eggs.
D. make the hive.
Read the passage and then answer questions 10 to 12.
The are many species of wild cats ranging in size. Some of the wild cats are leopard,
lions and tigers. Which of these did our domestic cats come from? Cats are more difficult to tame
than other members of the dog family like wolf cubs or jackal cubs.

Like people, wolves, jackals and dogs live and work together naturally in packs. They
are social animals. Cats are not at all like this. As wild animals, they live and hunt alone. They
are naturally unsociable animals. This makes them difficult to tame. Even the kittens of
domestic cats, if born in a different corner of the garden, can be difficult to tame unless brought
into the house very young.
If you have both a cat and a dog in your house, you will notice the difference in their
characters. The dog wants to take part in everything that is going on as a full member of the
family. He sometimes barks at strangers to keep them away and has a much sense of
responsibility to the house and family. But your cat simply lives with you because it suits him
and takes no real part in things. Nobody ever heard of a cat yowling at a stranger or bitter at a
burglar.
10. According to the first paragraph, which statement is true?

A. Cats and dogs are easier to tame than wolves and jackals.
B. Cats, leopards, lions and tigers belong to the same family.
C. Tigers, lions, dogs and jackals belong to the same family.
D. Wolves and jackals are members of wild cats.
11. Why are cats not easy to tame? They
A. hunt alone and are not social
B. are very fearful and very dangerous.
C. don't like to live with people.
D. have funny characters.
12. According to the passage, why do cats live with people?
A. Because they were tamed.
B. Because of the benefits they get from people.
C. To show responsibility as the owner of the house.
D. They don't like living as wild animals.
Jack and I examined the bread-fruit. We were much struck with its broad leaves which
were twelve or eighteen inches long, deeply indented and of a glossy smoothness like laurel.
The tree bears two or three crops of fruits in a year-much like wheatened bread in
appearance. It is found in shape, about six inches in diameter with a rough outer skin. It forms
the principal food of many south sea islanders. The fruit of the tree we inspected hung in clusters
of twos and threes on the branches and were of various colours from light pea-green to brown
and rich yellow. Jack said the yellow fruits were ripe. The trunk was twenty feet high, being
quite destitute of the branches upto that height, where it branched off into a beautiful head. The
wood which is durable and of a good colour is used to build native houses, the bark of the young
branches being made into cloth. Another product of this wonderful tree is the gum which serves
the natives for pitching their canoes.
13. What is the fruit like in appearance?

A. Deeply indented and of a glossy smoothness.
B. Broad leaves and of a glossy
C. It is twelve or eighteen inches long.
D. It is like wheatened bread in appearance and round in shape.
14. Why is the tree very important to the natives?
A. It bears fruits that form the principal food for many islanders.
B. Because it bears fruits sic inches long and has a rough outer skin.
C. because of its broad leaves.
D. because it has a glossy smoothness. smoothness.
15. How could you recognise a ripe fruit? By its
A. leaves which are 12 or 18 inches long.
B. rough outer skin.
C. rich yellow colour.
D. round shape.
Read the passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 16 to 20. For each blank space
select the best alternative from the choices given
Kimberly watched the moving van 16 to the house next 17 . Finally, some new
neighbours. The house had stood 18 for months and Kimberly had been hoping a girl of her
age would move in.
"Mom, they are here!" She 19 . "Well, let them settle and then we'll go over and say
hello and welcome them to the neighbourhood," Mother said. Kimberly stared 20 and
hopeful as the van door opened.
16 A. wind up B. pull up C. get down D. break down

17 A, place B. apartment C. door D. room
18 A. empty B. occupied C. vacancy D. still
19 A. whisper B. barked C. ordered D. yelled
20 A. eyes apart B. blindly C. wide-eyed D. loud and clear

For questions 21 to 23. select the correct relative pronoun to complete the sentences,
21. By ________ was the van driven?

A. who
B. whose
C. whom
D. which
22. The boy _______ shoes were missing is here.
A. who
B. whose
C. where
D. whom
23. _________ is the fifth president of Kenya?
A. Who
B. What
C. Whose
D. Whom
For questions 24 to 26. choose the best alternative to replace the underlined words.
24. Komu was showing off because of his new computer game.
A. playing.
B. . boasting.
C. displaying.
D. representing.
25. A group of lions was seen in the grassland.
A. herd.
B. flock.
C. troupe.
D. .pride.
26. The Ballers beat our team in the tournament.
A. won
B. crushed.
C. defeated
D. sentenced.
In questions 27 to 29. choose the best alternative to complete the sentences,
27. The basket was ______ Masese to lift.

A. very heavy.
B. too heavy.
C. so heavy.
D. quite heavy.

28. Mr. Kanga was _________ tired that he had to take a rest.
A. So
B. very
C. too
D. extremely
29. The guests ________ for ugali and fried pork in the resturant.
A. begged
B. asked
C. demand
D. ordered
For question 30, select a different pronoun,
30.
A. Nowhere
B. Anywhere
C. Where
D. Somewhere

ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Time: 40 Minutes
Name…………………………………..School…………..
Index No……………………………….Date……………..
Write a letter to your friend telling him or her how you are doing in boarding school.
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YOUR INDEX NUMBER
YOUR NAME
NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL

Read the following conversation and then answer questions 1 to 5
Shopkeeper: Yes customer. How can I help you?

Customer: (Scratching his head) Actually, I came to ask if you could lend me a packet of maize
flour and cooking oil.
Shop keeper: Are you aware that this is the fourth time you are coming to borrow something
from this shop and yet you never paid for the first three items you borrowed?
Customer; yes, I am aware. Just have mercy on me. I do not have anywhere to get money and my
children are hungry.
Shop keeper: Are you mistaken or the alcohol that you took somehow got into your brain? Now
listen and listen carefully. I do not entertain such nonsense in my work.
Customer: (angry) Who gace you the power to criticise me? I am better off than you. You think
you are so rich that there is no day you will never go on your knees begging anbd yet all your
sons are common thieves.
1. According to this dialogue, the customer wanted to get some items on_____
A. credit
B. cash
C. loan
D. hire purchase
2. The opposite of the word lend as used in the conversation could be
A. buy
B. borrow
C. sell
D. grant
3. According to the dialogue, the customer had visited the shop ______ times before.
A. two
B. three
C. four
D. fourth
4. The word aware could mean all the following except
A. conscious
B. sensitive
C. alert
D. clueless.
5. According to the conversation, the shop keeper can be said to be ________
A. compassionate
B. sympathetic
C. arrogant
D. friendly
Read the passage below ans answer questions 6 to 9

In case of any accident or injury, it is very important to give help to the injured person

before any medical treatment is given to the patient. The first help given to the patient is called
First Aid. The right type of First Aid given to the patient sometimes saves lives. So everyone of
us should know what quick actions to be taken in different types of accidents. I'll discuss
bleeding.
As little bleeding is not dangerous, apply any antiseptic and then tie with a clean piece of
cloth if necessary. If the bleeding is continous , we must stop it by placing a clean pad or cotton
frimly over the wound until the bleeding stops or until the patient sees a doctor.
6. In case of nay accident,what would be the first thing to do?

A. Give medical treament
B. Give help to the injured person
C. Call others
D. Rush the patient to hospital.
7. What is the meaning of the word 'necessary' undelined in the story?
A. Medical help.
B. Wanted
C. Not wanted
D. Not available.
8. Which word can be used instead of the word 'apply' as used in the passage?
A. Put
B. Place
C. Placed
D. Keep
9. which would be the best title for the passage?
A. First Aid
B. First Aid and Bleeding
C. Bleeding
D. First Aid in bleeding.
Read the passage below and answer questions 10 to 12

A long time ago, there was a man and his wife. They had a girl. The girl fell sick many
times. She then died and was thrown away so as to rot and be forgotten.
Suddenly, a dove appeared by her side. the dove revived her to life again. It took her to a
cave wher she lived. After a short while, the girl said she wanted to be with her mother. The dove
told her the need for them to stay in the caves, she insisted and the dove let her go. After going
home, she felt sick again. She died and her parents threw her away. The dove revived her to life
again.
The girl slipped into her home and the dove followed her, took the magic ornament
which it used to revive the girl and she turned into bones.
While the parents were still wondering what to do with the boned, the dove revived the
girl and they went far away to saty as friends forever.
10. According to the passage, how many times did the girl die?

A. Two
B. Four
C. Three
D. One
11. Ornament as used in the passage means?
A. Decorations
B. Rain
C. Bones
D. Rings
12. From the passage we can conclude that the dove was a frind in _______ to the girl
A. deed
B. need
C. true
D. action
Read the passage below and answer questions 13 to 15

It was a clear, still night and the moon shone brightly through the water that Tom could not
sleep. Suddenly , he saw a beautiful sight. A bright red light moved along the river-side and
threw down into the water a long flame.
Tom, a curious little rogue, had to go and see what it was; so he swam to the shore and
met the light as it stopped over a shallow edge of a low rock.
13. Tom could not sleep because of the __

A. clear night
B. silent night
C. still night
D. bright moonlight
14. What did tom see all of the sudden? A
A. beautiful riverside
B. bright red light
C. long flame
D. beautiful site
15. Tom was curious, that means Tom was __
A. brave
B. coward
C. dangerous
D. eager to know.

Read the passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 16 to 20. For each blank space ,
select the best alternative from the choices given
Snakes 16 poisonous 17 . 18 . thier tongue are not poisonous. The snake uses 19
tongue to 20 what is in front of it.
16. A. had B. has C. have D. are

17. A. fangs B. teeth C. canines D. saliva
18. A. But B. And C. When D. As
19. A. its B. it's C. its' D. thier
20. A. feel B. fill C. suck D. see
For questions 21 to 23, choose the correct form of the verb to fill in the gaps
21. She has ___ all her money

A. loose
B. losed
C. lose
D. lost
22. They _____ him stealing books
A. caught
B. catched
C. catch
D. caughted
23. I was ____ by his remarks
A. hurted
B. hurt
C. hut
D. heart
For questions 24 to 26, select the correct question tag.
24. They like walking home, ______?

A. do they
B. don't they
C. will they
D. shouldn't they
25. Let us observe the covid-19 protocols, ____?
A. shall we
B. is it
C. will we
D. let we

26. We ate fish for dinner, _______?
A. weren't we
B. were we
C. didn't we
D. did we
For questions 27 to 29, select the correct form of adjective.
27. My sister wore a ___________ dress

A. red, cotton, pretty,
B. pretty, cotton, red
C. cotton, red, pretty
D. pretty, red, cotton
28. Yesterday I saw _____ birds
A. tiny, three, beautiful
B. three, beuatiful, tiny
C. tiny, beautiful, three
D. three, tiny, beautiful
29. Her birthday present was a ___ shawl
A. red, small, pretty, silk
B. pretty, small, red, silk
C. small, pretty, silk, red
D. red, silk, small, pretty
For question 30, choose the correct alternative to fill in the gap
30. This is the most tiresome journey I have _______ had

A. ever
B. whatever
C. never
D. whenever

ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Time: 40 Minutes
Name…………………………………..School…………..
Index No……………………………….Date……………..
COMPOSITION
Complete the story below and make it as interesting as possible
We had just sat around the fire when grandmother started this story. It was about .....
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YOUR INDEX NUMBER
YOUR NAME
NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL

Read the conversation below and then answer questions 1-5.
Mother : Good evening, son?

Fletcher : __1___. Our teacher told us in order to be a good salesperson you need to have good
communication skills. You're a saleswoman,__2__?
Mother : Yes, I am. Mostly you have to be a good communicator in order to succeed.
Fletcher: What does it take to have good conversational skills?
Mother : To have good conversational skills, you need to deliver information in a way that is
easy for your target customer to be able to understand easily.
Fletcher: What else can I do?
Mother : For now, focus on improving your English Language by reading more storybooks,
watch English movies and note down every new word you learn in a diary.
1. What polite response should Fletcher give his mother?

A. Good evening.
B. Good afternoon.
C. Good evening, mother.
D. Yes, mother.
2. What question tag fits the blank space numbered 2?
A. are you
B. aren't you
C. can you
D. didn't you.
3. What other name can be used instead of the underlined word customer?
A. Client
B. Seller
C. Victim
D. Producer

4. According to the dialogue, the following are ways Fletcher can use to improve his
English except?
A. Reading more storybooks.
B. Noting down new words.
C. Have poor conversational skills.
D. Watching English movies.
5. What do you think should Fletcher say at the end of the dialogue?
A. Good evening mother.
B. Thank you for the advice, mother.
C. What's for dinner mother?
D. Good talk.
Read the following passage and then questions 6 – 9.
Drug use is on the rise among the youth today. Young people experiment with both hard drugs
and alcohol. Some claim it gives them a shared experience. Others say drugs help them to calm
down. There are those who are tricked into believing that drugs would help them solve whatever
problems they have. The end result is getting addicted.
Alcoholism for instance, is a chronic disorder in which a person is unable to refrain from
frequent and excessive consumption of alcohol. Excessive drinking damages the liver and leads
to liver cirrhosis. The alcoholic has impaired judgement and disturbed sleep.
The government of Kenya has ensured that there is no sale of alcohol for children under the age
of 18. In Kenya, it is illegal for minors to consume alcohol. According to the Alcoholic Drinks
Control Act 2010, it is an offense for a person to sell, give, or supply alcoholic drinks to a person
under the age of 18. It is also an offense for a person under the age of 18 to purchase, attempt to
purchase, or consume alcoholic drinks.
Surprisingly we still find some rogue businessmen doing the contrary. This menace of drug and
substance use should be fought by everyone. It should not be left to the government alone. We
all need a society that will develop tomorrow. We all need leaders tomorrow. We all need a
generation after us. For us to achieve all that, we must bring up our children in the right way.
They should know that drug and substance use is something to be avoided like the plague.

6. Majority of the youth get into using drugs
A. knowingly by following in the footsteps of their siblings.
B. unconsciously by believing that they have a solution to all their troubles.
C. experimenting with everything they come across.
D. by watching the celebrities on television.
7. According to the passage, alcoholism is _____________________
A. a chronic disorder where one is unable to refrain from consuming alcohol in large
amounts.
B. a person who drinks an excessive amount of alcohol.
C. consumption of drugs and alcohol.
D. refraining from taking alcohol.
8. Which one among the following is not an effect of alcohol?
A. Impaired judgement
B. Damages the liver.
C. Relieving stress.
D. Disturbed sleep.
9. It is an offence for a person under the age of 18 to do all the following except?
A. Purchase alcohol.
B. Attempt to purchase alcoholic drinks.
C. Consume alcoholic drinks.
D. Not to purchase alcohol.
Read the passage below and then answer questions 10 – 12.
The lion, the donkey and the zebra were very good friends. They lived together in the forest.
They also hunted together and ate together as well. Whenever the lion went out to hunt, her
children would be well taken care of. The problem was she did not know who between the zebra
and the donkey looked after her cubs. Every time she dared ask; both would respond and say
they did. This confused her even more.
To make matters worse, the lion was unable to identify who the donkey was and who the zebra
was because they looked so much alike. One day, the lion came up with an idea to paint stripes
so that he could tell them apart. He would thereafter hide somewhere in the bush and watch who

actually cared for her cubs. When he did so, all the other donkeys that were in the land felt that
their friend the zebra was more beautiful and decided to also paint stripes on themselves.
The hare who did the job for the lion had an idea; he would charge them more. But before he
decided on that, he talked to the lion. The lion was not only angry with the hare but also with the
donkeys. Eventually the hare charged them double the price and painted them the same way he
had done to the zebras. To date, the lion cannot know who is the zebra and which one is the
donkey. Their friendship died as well.
10. Why was the lion unable to distinguish between the zebra and the donkey?
A. animals looked beautiful.
B. They both responded whenever the lion asked a question.
C. They looked so much alike.
D. They had proved to be caring to the cubs.
11. The words to date have been used to mean
A. until now.
B. ven today.
C. till kingdom come.
D. up to when.
12. The best title for the passage above would be
A. The lion and the donkey.
B. Why zebras have stripes.
C. The lion and the zebra.
D. The end of the lion, donkey and zebra friendship.
Read the passage below and then answer questions 13-15.
The benefits of being a true sportsperson are many. A successful sportsperson in school gets an
opportunity to represent their school at different levels. This builds self-esteem and provides
great inspiration to others.
Think of athletes like Eliud Kipchoge, Vivian Cheruiyot, Geoffrey Kamworor to mention just
but a few. Do they not inspire you? I believe they do. They all started by participating in sports
while in school.
Character and personal growth are other important things you can achieve from sports. Being a
true sportsperson requires a great deal of discipline. You mould yourself into becoming the best
at what you do. It creates a sense of worth and pride to be a role model to others. One also grows
financially. The sports industry is one of the most rewarding industries in the world today.
Sportspeople are highly paid, especially when they get to national and international levels.
There is also the benefit of developing teamwork and problem-solving skills. Working to
achieve a common goal in a group teaches group discipline and selflessness. You learn to

effectively communicate and reason out the best way for all, as well as to accommodate the
views of others.
13. What do we learn about successful sportspersons?

A. They win in all competitions they participate in.
B. They are applauded by their schoolmates.
C. they become rich and prosperous.
D. They get a chance to represent their school at various levels.
14. Three of the following come as a result of being a good sportsperson except.
__________________
A. You grow in person and character.
B. You only become a team player.
C. It creates a sense of worth and pride.
D. You grow financially.
15. The passage above talks about __________________________.
A. The benefits of sports.
B. Representing your school in sports.
C. What you get when you run.
D. Choosing the career of athletics.
Read the passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 16 – 20. For each blank space,
choose the best alternative from the given four.
Cities __16__ towns like Nairobi tend to have a __17__ mix of culture and __18__ which can
help when making new friends and meeting people. Most __19__ are easy to access. Restaurants
and cinemas are in __20__ in these busier areas and you often find new attractions will open in a
city before anywhere else.
A B C D
16. and with in to
more
17. greater greatest great
greater
18. ethnicities ethnicity ethnisities athnicities
19. amenitis amenities amenitits amenites
20. scarce few rare plenty
For questions 21-27, choose the best alternative to complete the given sentence.
21. She is a victim __________________ circumstances.

A. for

B. by
C. with
D. of
22. This is the teacher _____________________ she called.
A. who
B. whom
C. which
D. what
23. The calf was sleeping in_______________________ shed.
A. it's
B. its
C. it has
D. their
24. During public holidays, there are __________________________cars on most roads.
A. few
B. a few
C. little
D. much
25. "________________________dress over there will have to be mended," said the
seamstress.
A. This
B. Those.
C. These.
D. That.
26. Kenny is a _______________________.
A. big, fierce, Kenyan, brown dog
B. brown, fierce, big, Kenyan dog
C. fierce, big, brown, Kenyan dog
D. fierce, brown, big, Kenyan dog
27. When we were in Mombasa, lunch was served on a ____________________________.
A. round, white, wooden table
B. wooden, white, round table
C. white, round, wooden table
D. round table, white, wooden.

For questions 28 and 29, choose the alternative that means the same as the underlined
word(s)
28. The head teacher spoke in very few words.

A. briefly
B. angrily
C. arrogantly
D. softly
29. The rude boy was punished severely.
A. polite
B. tall
C. impolite
D. soft-spoken
For question 30, choose the alternative with the correctly punctuated sentence.
30.
A. "the dog ate my homework," he said.
B. "The dog ate my homework, he said."
C. "The dog ate my homework," he said.
D. "The dog ate my homework" he said.

ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Time: 40 Minutes
Name…………………………………..School…………..
Index No……………………………….Date……………..
COMPOSITION
Write a letter to your friend telling him or her how you are doing in boarding school.
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YOUR INDEX NUMBER
YOUR NAME
NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL

Read the story below and answer the questions 1 to 5.
Something very strange happened to Mary. She never knew she had a twin sister
until she started university! Mary was born in Ugenya. Her parents could not look
after her so she went to live with a family member in Nairobi. When Mary was 20
years old, she started university in Kiambu County. She enjoyed her university life.
But one day as she
was walking home from class, a student smiled at her.
"Hello, Lucia!" said the student. "I'm not Lucia," said Mary.
This happened to Mary again and again. Complete strangers kept calling her Lucia.
It was very strange. One day, when a woman called her Lucia, Mary asked "Why
do you keep calling me Lucia?" The woman replied, "You look like my friend
Lucia. You have the same face and the same hair. "Is Lucia your sister?" Mary said
that she did not have any sister called Lucia. But she was interested in this girl who
looked like her. Finally, she asked someone for Lucia's email address.
When Mary wrote to Lucia, she found out that they both had the same birthday,
they looked alike and both of them were from Ugenya. When Mary went to live
with the family member in Nairobi, Lucia moved to Meru, where she lived with
another family member there. It had to be true! Mary and Lucia were twin sisters!
Questions
1. What did Mary's parents do when they gave birth

to their daughters? They
A. moved from Ugenya
B. sent them away
C. left their country
D. lived with their daughters
2. When did Mary write to Lucia?
A. After she spoke to her friends.
B. When she received her email.
C. After she met her at the university.
D. While at her parents' home.
3. Where was Mary and her sister born? In
A. Kiambu

B. Meru
C. Nairobi
D. Ugenya
4. .Why did Lucia's friends think that Mary was her sister?
A. She was the same age
B. She spoke like her
C. She resembled her
D. She was seen walking with her in the university.
5. What didn't Mary know at last?
A. Where she was born
B. Her birthdate.
C. She had a twin sister
D. She had many parents
Read the following passage and answer questions 6 to 10.
The owner of a missing puppy is asking for help. "My baby has been missing for
over a month now, and I want him back so badly," said Mrs. Naliaka, a fifty-six-
year-old woman. Mrs. Naliaka lives by herself in a trailer park near the park. She
said that Clyde, her one-year-old puppy, didn't come home for dinner more than a
month ago, so she called the police. When the policeman asked her to describe
Clyde, she told him that Clyde had beautiful green eyes, had all his teeth but was
missing half of his left ear, and was completely white. She then told the officer that
Clyde was about a foot high.
A bell went off. "Is Clyde your child or your pet?" the officer suspiciously asked,
"Well, he's my puppy," Mrs. Naliaka replied. "Lady, you're supposed to report
missing PERSONS, not missing DOGS," said the irritated policeman. "Well, who
can I report this to?" She asked. "You can't. You have to ask around your
neighborhood or put-up flyers," replied the officer.
Mrs. Naliaka figured that a billboard would work better than a piece of paper on a
telephone pole. There was an empty billboard at the end of her street just off the
roundabout on the highway. The bill board had a phone number on it. She called
that number, and they told her they could blow up a picture of Clyde from Mrs.
Naliaka's picture album and put it on the billboard for all to see. "But how can
people see it when they walk by on the roundabout?" She asked. "Oh, don't worry,

ma'am, the roundabout is so full of commuters that no one moves.'' They told her it
would cost only three thousand two hundred and three shillings a month.
The month has passed, but Clyde has not appeared. Because she has almost no
money in savings, Mrs. Naliaka called the local newspaper to see if anyone could
help her rent the billboard for just one more month. She is waiting but, so far, no
one has stepped forward.
Questions
6. Mrs Naliaka lost her puppy. A puppy is a young one of a

A. cat
B. dog
C. donkey
D. cattle
7. Which one of the following is the best description of Clyde?
A. Had beautiful green eyes.
B. Was a three-year-old puppy.
C. Was completely dark.
D. Was about two foot high
8. What was Mrs. Naliaka advised to use?
A. Magazine
B. Poster
C. Flyers
D. Billboard
9. How much did the bill board cost her for a month?
A. Three thousand two hundred and three shillings.
B. Three thousand one hundred shillings.
C. Nine thousand six hundred and nine shillings.
D. Six thousand six hundred and nine shillings.
10.The opposite of the word 'irritated' as used in the passage is
A. annoyed
B. angry
C. soothe
D. lovely

Read the following passage and answer questions 11 to 15.
I haven't always liked dancing. In fact, my parents couldn't get me to go to classes

when I was young, no matter how hard they tried. My mum had been a
professional dancer and always told me how much I'd enjoy it if I joined a dance
group. Unfortunately, I was very shy as a child and I didn't like to meet new
people. I was much happier watching the TV or playing at home with my sister.
When my mum tried to get me to attend a dance class I refused.
Soon after I started secondary school, I saw a group of girls dancing to the latest
songs in the school gym. They looked really good and I started to take an interest
in the class, even though it was just looking through the window at first. Then one
day a friend of mine asked me if I wanted to join. I liked the idea of starting with
someone I knew. Moreover, we had both danced together for fun at my house or
her house, so it didn't seem like such a big step to join a class together.
That was 3 years ago. Since then, I've been going every week and I love it.
Sometimes I help teach the classes for the little children. People tell me I'm very
good and my teacher has said I should enter local competitions, even ones that
could mean you dance on TV.
Questions
11.What does the writer say about her parents?

A. They loved to dance together.
B. One of them was a dancer.
C. They tried to teach her how to dance.
D. They had a dancing school.
12.When the writer was younger she
A. argued with her sister
B. met a lot of people
C. disliked watching television
D. preferred to stay at home.
13.What did the writer do when she started
secondary school? She
A. suddenly decided to join the dancing class
B. watched PE lessons in the gym

C. enjoyed watching the dancing class
D. liked reading books.
14.Why did the writer decide to join the class?
A. She had someone to go with.
B. She knew someone who was already going to the class.
C. She didn't like dancing at home.
D. She was big enough to join.
15.What does the writer say about dancing? She
A. thinks she is a very good dancer
B. helps the younger dancers
C. likes watching ballets on TV
D. thinks its time wastage.
Read the following passage. It contains spaces numbered 16 to 23. For each
blank space choose the correct answer.
If my boat sank, I would try to find an island. I would __16___ there until someone
rescued me.I think I __17__ enjoy life on a desert island. I love water sports so I
would build a kayak and go ___18__ of the island explore all the beaches. Maybe
there would be sea lions or sharks! I___20_ swim in the water if I saw a shark. I
would ___21__ a shelter under a palm tree with a hammock to have a __22__ in. If
I __23___ a ship would build a fire on the beach and then the ship would rescue
me.
A B C D
16 lived lives live life
17 would wouldn't will should
bogie sea scuba
18 jumping
boarding kayaking diving
19 coral shores mountains depths
20 don't would wouldn't can
21 make made makes raise
22 explore nap swim dance
wouldn't
23 see saw hearing
see

Choose the word to complete the following sentences.
24.Fill in the gap with the correct short form.

_____ Kimani present today?
A. Aren't
B. Shouldn't
C. Isn't
D. Couldn't
25.Use the correct form of the adjective.
The boy is _____ than her cousin
A. little obese
B. least obese
C. most obese
D. less obese
26.We were able to _____ enough cash for our celebrations.
A. raise
B. compose
C. rear
D. score
27.Oh _____ No is it raining this early _____
A. ! ,
B. . ?
C. ! !
D. ! ?
What is the opposite of the underlined word?
28.Parents don't like dishonest pupils.

A. polite
B. humble
C. respectful
D. honest
29.We should obey senior staff members.
A. small
B. big

C. junior
D. old
30.Let us dance, ______ ?
A. shall we
B. will we
C. don't us
D. should us

ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Time: 40 Minutes
Name…………………………………..School…………..
Index No……………………………….Date……………..
COMPOSITION
You have 40 minutes to write your composition.
Below is the beginning of a speech introduced by the school head teacher.

Write and complete the story making it as interesting as you can.
Hello, learners, welcome back. I hope you had a nice holiday and are ready to
work hard this term. I would like you to do your best this term...................
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YOUR INDEX NUMBER
YOUR NAME
NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL

Read the story below and answer the questions that follow.
Anna was a popular girl at school. Everyone liked her very much because she always treated
everyone kindly. Whenever anyone had a problem and needed help, they would go to her and she
was ready to help.
One day, there was a celebration held in their school. This celebration was commonly referred to
as Best Friend's Day. The teacher asked everyone to make three presents to give to three of their
best friends. Everyone made presents for their friends but Anna was confused because she
considered every one as her friend. When the presents were distributed, Anna did not get any
present. She became really sad. Later in the evening, she told her mother what had happened.
Her mother said, "your best friend is the person you give a lot of time and attention to and are
willing to support you even when times are hard." She also said, "you cannot have everybody as
your best friend because there will never be enough time to spend with all of them."
Anna finally understood what it means to have a best friend. She now knew that her best friend
would be her mother and gave her the presents she had made.
Questions
1. Why did everyone like Anna very Because she

A. always treated everyone fairly
B. let them copy her homework
C. gave them snacks
D. was rich.
2. Why were the learners told to make three presents?
A. The teacher was celebrating her birthday.
B. It was going to be Christmas the next day.
C. They were celebrating Best Friends' Day.
D. They wanted to surprise their parents.
3. Who was Anna's best friend according to the passage?
A. Her teacher

B. Everybody
C. Her mother
D. Nobody.
4. Why can't everybody be Anna's best friend?
A. There are not enough presents for everybody.
B. There is never enough time to spend with everyone.
C. Nobody liked her.
D. It's against the law.
5. Why didn't Anna get any present? She.
A. did not have a best friend
B. did not want any present
C. was sad
D. did not make any presents.
Read the following story and answer the questions that follow.
One day, there was an argument between the chameleon and hare. Chameleon was tired of hare
making fun of him because of his eating habits and slow nature when he walked. To stop the
argument, they decided to race to see who would win.
Hare was so confident that he would win that he started bragging to everyone about it. Tortoise
was asked to be the judge. Tortoise said the first to sit on the stool at the finishing line would be
the winner. The race started and when hare looked back, he did not see chameleon. He relaxed
and started walking slowly while eating fruits on the side of the road. When hare reached the
stool, he prepared to sit down but he heard a little voice telling him, "don't sit on me, hare, am
already here." It turned out chameleon had attached himself on to hare's tail and jumped onto the
stool as soon as hare turned to sit down. Hare was so surprised. The animals who had come to
watch the race cheered chameleon and carried him high in the air. Hare walked away in shame.
Questions.
6. Why did hare make fun of chameleon? Because

A. of his eating habits and slow nature
B. he was small in size
C. chameleon changed colour
D. he liked making fun of animals.
7. Why did the hare and the chamelcon decide to race?
A. For fun.
B. To stop an argument.
C. To win a prize.
D. To see who was stronger.
8. What happened when hare looked back and did not see chameleon? He
A. continued to run to the finish line

B. went back to look for chameleon
C. lay down and slept
D. relaxed and walked slowly.
9. How did chameleon reach the stool before hare? He
A. asked other animals to carry him
B. ran all the way there
C. attached himself to hare's tail
D. flew there.
10. What lesson do we learn from this story? We should
A. not make fun of others because of their weaknesses
B. always respect our elders
C. always be like hare
D. never be slow.
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The constitution is the fundamental principles or established rules that constitute the legal basis
of a political party, organization or other type of entity and commonly determines how that entity
is to be governed. When these principles are written down into a single document or set of legal
documents, those documents may be said to embody a written constitution.
Constitutions concern different levels of organizations, from sovereign countries to companies

and associations. A treaty that establishes an international organization is also its constitution, in
that it defines how that organization is constituted. Within states, a constitution defines the
principles upon which the state is based, the procedure in which laws are made and by whom.
Some constitutions, also act as limiters of state power, by establishing lines which a state's rulers
cannot cross, such as fundamental human rights.
The Kenyan constitution acts as a safeguard against human rights violation. The human rights
contained in the constitution is the right to life, freedom of speech, association and religion, right
to own land or business and several more. Without the constitution, there would be disorder and
chaos. Without the constitution everyone would do as they please without regard to others.
People wouldn't care whom they hurt and this world would be impossible to live in.
Questions
11. What is the constitution according to the passage?

A. Principals and rules that govern a party, organization or association.
B. Written letters that tell us what to do
C. Written document used as a learning resource.
D. Rules that govern members of the family
12. When the principles are written down in a single document or set of legal documents they
are said to embody

A. a written constitution
B. the fundamental rights
C. the rule of law
D. the legislative council.
13. _________________________ that establishes an international organization is also its
constitution.
A. Truce
B. Name
C. Constitution
D. Treaty
14. The Kenyan constitution acts as
A. evidence of independence
B. a safeguard against human rights violation.
C. a way to show of how learned we are
D. definite way to show how to run the country.
15. Which of the following is not a human right or freedom?
A. Right to life.
B. Right to quality education.
C. Freedom of expression and association.
D. Right to own fire arms.
CLOZE TEST
For qustions 16-25, choose the correct word from the choices given to fill in the blank
space.
Pollution ____16____rivers has ____17____ such a major problem to the point ____18____it is
no longer safe to use water ___19___the rivers for domestic use. The water is so full of
chemicals ____20____heavy metals ____21____ can cause serious ____22____and defects. This
____23____ should be ____24____ as soon _____25_____ possible.
A B C D
16. with of on by
17. be become is will
18. that then so such
19. on from for in
20. with but and by
21. which they by who
22. diseases issues problems matter
23. problem issue subject matter

24. resolved solved looked at addressed
25. as is it at
Choose the correct word to complete the sentences
26. I ___________________ working on a big problem.

A. am
B. are
C. is
D. were
27. You ________________________ finish your homework or get punished.
A. neither.
B. nor
C. either
D. none
28. _______________________ of my friends did not attend my graduation
A. Less
B. Many
C. Any
D. None
29. Mary bought an ___________________ dress.
A. expensive, cotton, black
B. cotton, black, expensive
C. expensive, black, cotton
D. cotton, expensive, black
30. The bride ______________________ walked down the aisle.
A. majestically
B. automatically
C. hurriedly
D. tearfully

ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Time: 40 Minutes
Name…………………………………..School…………..
Index No……………………………….Date……………..
COMPOSITION
Below is the beginning of a story. Write and complete the story making it as interesting as
you can.
As we were walking home, my brother suddenly screamed......................
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YOUR INDEX NUMBER
YOUR NAME
NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL

Read the dialogue below and answer questions 1 to 5
Mary : How are you Tony?

Tony : I am fine. How are you?
Mary: I am fine too. Good to see you after the long holiday.
Tony : Am happy to see you. How was your holiday?
Mary: It could not have been better. I went to visit my brother in Kisumu.
Tony : You must have enjoyed the long journey to Kisumu.
Mary: Yes, it was memorable. We visited many exciting places. Did you spend the holiday
here?
Tony : I was also lucky. I went to visit my cousins who live in Nyeri.
Mary: How far is Nveri from here?
Tony : It is about two hundred kilometres. It took us about four hours as we used public means
of transport.
Mary: Kisumu is farther than that but it took us less time as my father borrowed our neighbour's
car.
Tony : Did you visit Lake Victoria?
Mary : Yes, we even had a boat ride. How I wish I could also visit Nyeri and see Mount Kenya.
Tony : Mt Kenya is a major tourist attraction in that area. Many visitors go there for mountain
climbing.
Mary: Have you ever climbed the mountain?
Tony : My father says am too young for that.
Mary: It's a matter of time before you are of age. There goes the bell! See you later.
Tony : See you.
1. It is true to say that Mary and Tony

A. are relatives
B. are friends
C. are classmates
D. climbed Mount Kenya
2. Why do you think Mary has not seen mount Kenya?
A. Her father refused
B. She is too young
C. She lives far from Mount Kenya.
D. She prefers boat riding.
3. Mary says "I wish I could also visit Nyeri and see Mount Kenya". We can say "if wishes
A. were granted we would climb Mount Kenya
B. were horses beggars would ride.
C. was money we would be rich.
D. were wishful thinking.
4. How far do you think Kisumu is from the school?

A. More than two hundred kilomitres
B. Less than two hundred kilometres
C. Two hundred kilometres
D. We are not told.
5. At what time do you think the two friends were talking?
A. After school
B. During break time
C. During class time
D. After lunch break
Read the passage below and answer questions 6, 7 and 8.
The wife of a rich man fell sick. When she felt she was about to die, she called her only daughter
to her bedside and said, "Always be a good girl, I will look down from heaven and watch over
you." Soon after, she shut her eyes and died in peace. She was buried in the garden. The little girl
went every day to her grave and wept, and was always good and kind to all around her. The
snow season spread a beautiful
white covering over the grave, but by the time the sun had melted it away again, her father had
married another wife. This new wife had two daughters of her own. They were fair in face but
foul at heart, and it was now a sorry time for the poor little girl. They took away her fine clothes,
and gave her old ones to put on as they laughed at her.
6. How many daughters did the rich man have with the first wife?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
7. The two daughters mistreated the first wife's daughter because
A. blood is thicker than water.
B. birds of a feather flock together.
C. the wearer of the shoe knows where it hurts.
D. every dog has its own day.
8. Who was buried in the garden?
A. The first daughter
B. The second wife
C. The rich man
D. The first wife.

Read the passage below and answer questions 9-12.
Demonstrations and picketing provide means for those who have strong feelings about particular
issues to express those feelings. Such expressions may take the form of motionless protests,
public meetings, protest marches, press-conferences, sit-ins and even counter demonstrations..
Demonstrators, picketers and petition-presenters must do so peacefully and unarmed.

Assemblies, picketing and demonstrations, which are not peaceful, are excluded from the
protection of the Article. If they consist of violence to or intimidation of the public then the
assembly or the demonstration ought to be stopped. Likewise, participants in assemblies,
picketers and demonstrators must not be armed. Weapons as well as defensive or protective
gadgets which breed or stimulate aggression ought not to be possessed by the demonstrators or
picketers.
9. How many forms can a demonstration take?

A. Five
B. Three
C. Four
D. Six
10. The demonstrations ought to be stopped if_
A. they are peaceful
B. demonstrators are unarmed
C. demonstrators are violent.
D. they are not excluded from the protection
11. The word gadgets as used in the passage could. best be replaced by
A. demonstrastions
B. clothes
C. weapons
D. devices
12. From the passage above we can say demonstrate is to demonstrators as picket is to
A. picking
B. picketer
C. picketing
D. picket
Read the passage below and answer questions 13-15.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is an important agreement by
countries that have promised to protect children's rights.

The Convention on the Rights of the Child explains who a child is. It explains his/her rights and
the responsibilities of government. All the rights are connected, they are all equally important
and they cannot be taken away from children. Children who move from their home country to
another country as refugees should get help and protection and have the same rights as children
born in that country. Every child who has been placed somewhere away from home for their
care, protection or health should have their situation checked regularly to see if everything is
going well and if this is still the best place for the child to be
13. The Convention on the Rights of the Child explains all the following except
A. the rights of children
B. the government of the child.
C. who a child is
D. government's responsibility.
14. A child may be kept away from home for all the following reasons except
A. kidnap
B. care
C. health issue
D. protection
15. The best title for the story is
A. child care
B. children's rights
C. United nation convention
D. government's responsibilities
Read the passage below keenly. It contains blank spaces numbered 16 to 20. Fill in the
spaces using the best alternative from the choices given.
If you eat sugary foods or drinks throughout the day, you give the ___16___ in your mouth food.
Well-fed bacteria make cavities more likely to occur. Hard candies, cough drops, and breath
mints that ___17___ sugar are especially harmful because they dissolve slowly in your mouth.
It's best not to eat sugary foods between meals. Sugary or starchy foods eaten with a meal are
less ___18____ to teeth than when they are eaten alone. This might be because our mouths make
more spit during eating, ___19___ washes away the sugar and bacteria. Eating sugary foods
before bedtime can be the most damaging thing to do especially if you don't brush your
teeth___20___ This is because we don't make as much spit when we sleep.
A B C D
16. virus germs bacteria organism
17. contain contains containing had
18. harm harmless harmful harmfull
19. who which that when

20. later after again afterward
For questions 21 to 23 indicate the type of the underlined adverb
21. The referee ran fast across the field.

A. Adverb of time
B. Adverb of manner
C. Adverb of place
D. Adverb of degree
22. He was instructed to visit the office regularly
A. Adverb of time
B. Adverb of frequency
C. Adverb of place
D. Adverb of degree
23. He recently visited the children's home.
A. Adverb of degree
B. Adverb of manner
C. Adverb of place
D. Adverb of time
For questions 24 to 26 choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
24. That is ___________________he lost all his money.

A. how
B. who
C. whom
D. while
25. He showed us ___________________ he last saw the elephant.
A. who
B. how
C. where
D. which
26. The pupil ____________________saved the driver has been rewarded.
A. when
B. how
C. who
D. which
For questions 27 and 28, choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

27. The police officers arrested _______________________ the seller nor the buyer of the
drugs.
A. nor
B. or
C. either
D. neither
28. You will either attend the interview ________________________lose the chance to get
the job.
A. nor
B. or
C. either
D. neither
Complete the proverbs below
29. A drowning man will _________________________.

A. scream for help
B. clutch at a straw
C. learn to swim
D. die trying.
30. A fool and his money __________________________.
A. is stolen
B. are soon parted
C. cannot be hidden
D. have no value.

ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Time: 40 Minutes
Name…………………………………..School…………..
Index No……………………………….Date……………..
COMPOSITION
Write an interesting composition about:
Assume you lost your bag while travelling by bus. Write a formal letter to the of the Company
asking assistance to trace your bag.
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YOUR INDEX NUMBER
YOUR NAME
NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL

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

A. his or her parent provides good clothes 7. for him or her.
B. he or she is exposed to academic activities and needs met early enough.
C. his or her parent gives him or her good food.
D. he or she is allowed to air his or her views
2. According to this passage, how is right to play helpful to a child? It makes them
A. pass school tests.
B. grow stronger and stronger.
C. interact with their friends.
D. open minded.
3. Which one of the following child rights has not been highlighted in the passage? Right to
A. play.
B. education.
C. entertainment.
D. feeding.
4. The writer says that it is the responsibility of a child to
A. help in cleaning and take care of property.
B. help in cleaning.
C. take good care of proper
D. provide basic needs for his or her family.
Read the following conversation and then answer questions 5 to 9.
Toti: Hello Hamsa. How are you doing? You have really grown tall this year. Almost the
height of our class teacher Mr. Tosha.
Hamsa: Haa! Toti I'm doing well. You have grown tall as well. Christmas was well with you,
right? As a matter of fact, you are already taller than Mr. Tosha!
Toti: I think this has been made possible because I have always followed the rule of three
that Ms Kobole taught us.
Hamsa: The rule of three? What is that? During all of her lessons in Home Science, I have
never heard of such.
Toti: Ob! Hamsa. I can remember that the day the teacher taught us that, you had gone for a

competition in Marema school. The rule of three simply means eating a meal with
the right amounts of energy giving foods, protective foods and body building foods.
Hamsa: In other words, a balanced diet, ult?
Toti: Exactly. This has really helped me maintain good health.
Hamsa: I have actually been doing the same. Additionally, I have been drinking enough of
clean and safe water and exercising regularly.
Toti: That is right Hamsa. In our meals, we also need to include minerals such as iron,
phosphorous and calcium.
5. According to this conversation, what is the similarity between Toti and Hamsa?
A. They are both short boys.
B. Both of them are taller than their class teacher.
C. They have both grown tall.
D. Both of them have grown short.
6. Where was Hamsa when Toti learned about the rule of three from Ms Kobole?
A. At home.
B. in the field.
C. Playing.
D. In Marema school.
7. In simpler terms, the rule of three means,eating
A. fruits and vegetables.
B. a balanced diet.
C. adequate food.
D. food in adequate amounts.
8. According to the conversation, the rule of three doesn't involve
A. locally available foods.
B. body building foods.
C. energy giving foods.
D. protective foods.
9. All the following minerals have been mentioned in the passage except
A. iron.
B. vitamins.
C. calcium.
D. phosphorous.
Many people, especially the young ones, do not really understand or even imagine how people in
the past stayed without clothes on them or just had pieces of animal hides and skins barely
covering their bodies, imagining this even looks funny. Look at this, young boys and girls seated
naked and their teacher gets in class with parts of the body visible to all!

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

A. people lived in the past.
B. clothes were made in the past.
C. people stayed without clothes in the past.
D. old people made clothes in the past.
11. What was used in the past as clothes?
A. Animal hids and skins.
B. Pieces of animals.
C. Pieces of papers.
D. Leaves and grass.
12. Who bring mods to fashion shows?
A. Competitors.
B. Designers.
C. Judges.
D. Spectators.
Read the pessage and then answer questions 13 to 15.
I hardly slept that night. I kept on thinking about the following day. We were to have a schoo!
trip to Amboseli National Park. Those who had paid for the trip were lucky. They would see
many animals like zebras, elephants, gazelles, buffaloes and giraffes among others. My parents
had made the payment and I would accompany the other pups.
We were to travel by bus. The bus arrived very early in the morning. The class teacher read the
list as we boarded the bus. I selected a seat next to the window where I would enjoy locking
outside as we travelled.
13. The writer kept on thinking about

A. the animals they would see.
B. the next day.
C. Amboseli National Park.
D. those who were lucky.
14. According to this passage, who were unlucky? Those who
A. would see different animals.
B. never paid for the trip.
C. paid for the trip.
D. were in the writer's class.
15. The writer would accompany other pupils because

A. they had paid for him.
B. their class teacher said so.
C. he liked their company.
D. he had paid for the trip.
Read the passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 16 to 29. For each blank.space.
I love school ____16____ a lot. This is because I get more time to do what I love. Teachers
sometimes give us assignments to keep us ____17___ during this period. They know we usually
don't read our___18___ and this makes us forget everything we learn during the school term. I
____19____ my assignment within the first two weeks so that I have the rest of the time to
____20____.
A B C D
16. holidays buildings breaktime days
17. idle busy lazy worked
18. books notes own work
19. begin start finished complete
20. play work study write
For questions 21 to 23. choose the correct question tags to complete the sentences.
21. Yesterday you were late for classes,

A. were'nt you?
B. were you?
C. aren't you?
D. are you?
22. I am the tallest basketball player,
A. am I?
B. aren't I?
C. can't I?
D. isn't it?
23. She did not come to school yesterday,
A. didn't she?
B. did he?
C. did she?
D. didn't she?

For questions 24 10 27. choose the correct conjuctions to complete the sentences.
24. Muthoni won the race ________________ was given a trophy.

A. but
B. and
C. yet
D. because
25. France played very well _________________ lost the final to Argentina.
A. also
B. or
C. but
D. for
26. You can either buy a smartphone _______________ a new suit.
A. or
B. because
C. for
D. since.
27. We have been here __________________ eight in the morning.
A. but
B. for
C. yet
D. since
For questions 28 to 30, choose the best alternative to complete the given sentences.
28. There wasn't ___________________ milk in the jar.

A. some
B. a lot of
C. lots of
D. a lot
29. Elders are people who have lived
A. more.
B. life.
C. a lot.
D. a lot of.
30. My mother _______________ an apple everyday.
A. bought
B. but
C. buying
D. buyer

ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Time: 40 Minutes
Name…………………………………..School…………..
Index No……………………………….Date……………..
COMPOSITION
You have 40 minutes to write your composition.
Below is the beginning of a speech introduced by the school head teacher.

Write and complete the story making it as interesting as you can.
Hello, learners, welcome back. I hope you had a nice holiday and are ready to
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ENGLISH
1. You have been given this question booklet and a separate answer sheet. The
question bookier contains 30 questions.
3. When you have chosen your answer, mark it on the ANSWER SHET, not in
the question paper.

YOUR INDEX NUMBER
YOUR NAME
NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL
6. By drawing a dark line inside the correct numbered boxes mark your full index
number (i.e. school code Number and the three -figure candidate's Number) in the
grid near the top of the answer sheet.
9. For each question 1-30 four answers are given. The answers are lettered A, B, C,
D. În each case Only One of the four answers is correct. Chose the correct answer.
10. On the answer sheet show the correct answer by drawing a dark line inside the
box in which the letter you have chosen is written.
Candidates should check the question papers to ensure that all questions are
printed.
©KNEC 2024 [Contact 0724333200 for Marking Schemes or Order online at

www.kenyaeducators.co.ke]
Read the following conversation and then answer questions 1 to 5.
Elephant: Hey Mr. Hare, did you hear what the king said would be happening soon in this
jungle?
Hare: No, I didn't. What did the king say?
Elephant: Mr. Lion sent word all around the jungle that there would be a dancing competition
among us.
Hare: How come I did not see him?
Elephant: He did not come around personally. He sent his messenger Miss Jackal.
Hare: When did this information go round?
Elephant: Last Wednesday during a better part of the afternoon.
Hare: I guess I did not get the information because on that day I was away looking for some
herbs.
Elephant: Well, now you know. Prepare for the same.
Hare: Thank you very much for the information.
1. According to this conversation, who was the king?

A. Hare
B. Elephant
C. Lion
D. Jackal
2. Which of the following statements is not true as per this conversation? The
A. hare neither saw nor heard the messenger pass the information.
B. elephant was well informed about the event of the big day.
C. lion did not go round the jungle passing the information.
D. hare was not willing to take part in the competition.
3. The hare did not get the information because
A. he was away looking for herbs.
B. the messenger did not know where he was.
C. Miss Jackal did not pass by his place.
D. he came home before the messenger passed the message across.
4. How many animals have been mentioned in the conversation?
A. Two
B. Four
C. Five
D. Three
5. The phrase during a better part of the afternoon has been underlined. What does it
imply?

A. For a long time in the afternoon.
B. In the afternoon when every animal was present.
C. From two to three in the afternoon.
D. When the weather was conducive for the passing of the information.

Most telephone conversations are different from face to face ones. This is mainly because while
talking on phone, we do not normally see the face of the person we are talking with, unless when
making a video call. We can tell whether they are happy or not only through what they say. In a
face-to-face dialogue, a smile would show friendliness, but in a telephone chat, the smile cannot
be seen.
Therefore, when talking on telephone, we need to be careful about the words we use. Polite
words like "Please", "Excuse me", May I," "Thank you", "It's my pleasure" and "I beg your
pardon" show that we respect the person we are talking to on phone. We should try to use the
words more frequently not only when talking on phone but also in our face-to-
face conversations.
6. Telephone conversations differ from face-to-face ones in that

A. normally in telephone conversations, we don't see each other, unlike in face-to-
face.
B. face-to-face conversation can be made possible by video calling,unlike in phone
chats.
C. unlike in face-to-face conversations, smiles can be noticed in phone conversation.
D. in face-to-face conversations, costs have to be incurred unlike in telephone
conversations.
7. How can we tell that one is not friendly in a telephone conversation?
A. When they talk loudly.
B. Through what they say.
C. When they wear a frowny face.
D. When they smile through the conversation.
8. What is the benefit of using polite word in our conversations according to this passage?
A. Using the words raises our dignity.
B. When we use polite words, we are able to tell the moods of our friends.
C. Using polite words makes us gain respect.
D. Using polite words is important because it saves time.
9. Polite words
A. should be used when making telephone calls only.
B. must always be used when talking face-to face with our friends.
C. should neither be used on phone nor in face-to-face talks.
D. should be used both when making calls or talking to others face-to-face.

One day, Boni was sent to fetch water from the borehole away from home. He had to use a
donkey. He tied four empty plastic jerrycans on the donkey's back. Boni's mother gave him some
roasted potatoes and set him off immediately.
Once outside the gate, Boni jumped onto the back of the donkey. He usually enjoyed riding on it.
Suddenly, three huge black dogs appeared from nowhere and started barking while circling the
donkey. It kicked several times to keep the fierce dogs away. Then the donkey jumped and sped
off dangerously. All this time, Boni was clinging on its back. The jerricans fell off as the donkey
galloped away with the dogs chasing it. Boni lost his grip on the donkey's back and fell. He tried
to stand but was unable to move his legs. He passed out. When he woke up, he was inside a
vehicle with his mother beside him, "Where are we?" he asked her. "We are in an ambulance
going to the hospital."
10. What shows that Boni's mother cared about him?

A. She sent him to fetch water.
B. She gave him some roasted potatoes.
C. She chased the black dogs away.
D. She accompanied him to the borehole.
11. What did the donkey do to keep the dogs away?
A. It galloped away dangerously.
B. It let Boni fall off its back with a thud.
C. It kicked severally.
D. It brayed to frighten the fierce dogs.
12. Why did Boni ask where they were?
A. He wanted to know the location.
B. His concentration was high.
C. The hospital in question was far away.
D. He had earlier fainted.

Children can do many chores at home after school. The chores can be done both indoors and
outdoors. Inside the house, they can make their beds, sweep the floor and clean the windows.
They can also wash utensils and prepare meals.
Outside the house, they can cut grass, clean the compound, care for domestic animals and help in
the farm. Some people think indoor chores are for girls and outdoor ones are for boys. This is not
correct. Both boys and girls should take part in all types of house chores. This way, children will
grow up to become useful and responsible members of the society.
13. Why should both boys and girls take part in all types of house chores?
A. In order to grow into useful and responsible people.
B. Because competition must be cultivated early.

C. Because it is their right to do so.
D. Since doing so makes them stay physically fit.
14. Which of the following chores can be done both inside and outside the house?
A. Making beds
B. Cutting grass
C. Sweeping dirt
D. Cleaning the compound
15. According to the passage, it is wrong to believe that
A. some chores can be done in the house.
B. some chores can be done outside the house
C. some chores are for some people.
D. all chores are for both boys and girls.
Read the passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 16 to 20. For each blank space.
I am sure you have ever taken a walk in the 16 . The atmosphere is peaceful besides
the 17 of birds perched on the branches, rustling of leaves, occasional buzz of 18 and
the rustle of dashing unseen creatures in the 19__. Unfortunately, such places are diminishing
and becoming 20 as demand for land for settlement and projects grow tremendously.
16.16.
A. woods
B. tree
C. trees
D. wood
17.17.
A. chipping
B. bleating
C. quacking
D. chirping
18.18.
A. animals
B. insects
C. leaves
D. branches
19.19.
A. sky
B. air.
C. undergrowth
D. seen
20.20.

A. more and more
B. fewer and fewer
C. better and better
D. stable and stable
For questions 21 to 24, choose the correct order of adjectives to complete the statements.
21. Munju bought a carpet.

A. red, Indian, new
B. red, new, Indian
C. new, red, Indian
D. new, Indian, red
22. The girl presented the bouquet of flowers to the president.
A. teenage, beautiful, Kenyan
B. teenage, Kenyan, beautiful
C. beautiful, Kenyan, teenage
D. beautiful, teenage, Kenyan
23. My aunt bought me a jacket.
A. new, brown, American
B. brown, new, American
C. new, American, brown
D. brown, American, new
24. He drives a car.
A. green, secondhand, German
B. secondhand, green, German
C. secondhand, German, green
D. green, German, secondhand
For questions 25 to 27, select the correct relative pronoun to complete the sentences.
25. That is the lady handbag was stolen.

A. who
B. whose
C. whom
D. which
26. To should we address the letter?
A. who
B. where
C. whose
D. whom
27. The people we met in France have sent us a card.

A. who
B. those
C. whom
D. which
For questions 28 to 30, choose the best alternative to complete the given sentences
28. The weather was cold for the children to play outside.
A. very
B. too
C. so
D. quite
29. Kimani was tired that he retired to bed.
A. so
B. very
C. too
D. extremely.
30. We for fish and chips in the restaurant.
A. begged
B. asked
C. demanded
D. ordered

ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Time: 40 Minutes
Name…………………………………..School…………..
Index No……………………………….Date……………..
COMPOSITION
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