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FURTHER NOTES ON GRAMMARAND LANGUAGE PATTERNS
An intensive analysis carried out on the K.C.P.E examination for the last one
decade shows that the examiners hardly ever test candidates on any grammar
item or language pattern outside the syllabus. Whenever it happens the
questions are based either on application of knowledge or just general
knowledge.
We should therefore do a lot of practice exercises in grammar so that all the
rules of grammar and language are at our finger tips:-
Areas that are mainly tested are:
Question tags
Order of adjectives
Phrasal verbs
Words usually confused
Antonyms (opposites)
Synonyms (words with similar meaning)
Homophones/Homonyms (words with same sounds)
Parts of speech
Accurate punctuation
Direct and indirect speech
Sensible paragraph construction
Completing sentences in a grammatically correct way.
Make sure that before you sit for your final examination you have mastered
the above among other things.
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G/90In questions 1 6,17 and 18, choose the word that means the same as the underlined word or wordsEXAMPLE
The cleveres t student in Mr. Mugambi’s classwas given a prize.A. toughest B. bestC. greatest D. brightestThe answer is D (brightest)
16. The rain poured so heavily on us that by thetime we arrived at home we were all very wet. A. drenched B. coldC. shivering D. muddy
17. Lemi was punished for being m de to the headmaster’s visitorsA. unkind B. unrulyC. impolite D. impossible
18. The standard eight pupils were taken to thefestival at mid-day.A. show B. celebrationC. feast D. demonstration
In questions 19 and 20. choose the correctarrangement of the given sentences to makesensible paragraphs.
19. (i) The attention ofJuma’s mother was drawn totheir son’s room by a scream.
(ii) That was why he had screamed for help.(iii) She got into his room to find him shivering
and sweating as he lay on the cement floornext to his bed.
(iv) For what had seemed like a whole day, theboy explained, he had been wrestling witha most cruel monster that wasoverpowering him.
A. (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)B. (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)C. (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)D. (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
20. (i) What a pleasant surprise for everybodyRehema, her parents and her teachers!
(ii) Her secondary school education wouldnow be paid for by the state.
(iii) When the K.C.P.E. results were announced,Rehema was the best candidate for that year.
(vi) Although they knew her to be very bright,they had not epected her to do so well.
A. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)B. (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)C. (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)D. (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
In questions 21 and 22, replace the underlinedwords with the best alternative from the choicesgiven. 21. My English teacher hardly ever comes to class
late.A. never B. usuallyC. occasionally D. rarely
22. Why do you make that mistake over and overagain?A. sometimes B. repeatedlyC. regularly D. always
In questions 23 - 25 one of the words is a general term which includes the other three. Select thatword in each case. EXAMPLE
A. lungs B. kidney C. organ D. liverThe answer is C (organ)
23. A. saw B. planeC. tool D. chisel
24. A. beef B. meatC. fish D. chicken
25. A. fuel B. woodC. paraffin D. charcoal
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In questins 16 to 18. choose the alternative thatmeans the OPPOSITE of the underlined word orwords. EXAMPLE
The lazy pupil was punished for making noise inclass.A. idle B. hardworkingC. careful D. cleverestThe correct answer is B.
16. Juma intentionally killed his pet cat.A. purpose B. carelessC. accidentally D. willingly
17. The coach was not to blame for his team’s poorperformance during the soccer finals.A. responsible B. guiltyC. sorry D. wonderful
18. Her new dress made her look fashionable.A. stylish B. outdatedC. bright D. wonderful
In questions 19 to 21 , choose the best arrangement of the given sentences to make sensible
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paragraphs.
19. (i) The truth, however, was that her mother’s carhad broken down three kilometres from theschool.
(ii) Loise arrived at the school thirty minutes late.(iii) She did not see the need to say anything in
her defence.(iv) Before she could explain her lateness, the
class teacher had threatened to disciplineher.
A. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i) B.(ii)(i)(iii)(iv)C. (ii) (iv) (iii) (i) D. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
20. (i) It was now Mbure’s turn to rejoice at theirre-union.
(ii) By the time Mbure returned home fromschool for the Easter holiday, theexcitement caused by his brother’s homecoming had died down.
(ii) He alone had not heard of his brother’sarrival.
(iv) Mbai, his elder brother, had lived in theU.S.A for so long that villagers had nearlyforgotten him.
A. (ii) (iv) (iii) (i) B. (ii) (iii) (iv) (iii)C. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii) D. (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
21. (i) That was the wrong thing to do to a manlike chief Obiero.
(ii) But he went on as if nothing had happened.(iii) Mwikali cold see that the interruption had
annoyed the chief.(iv) She then realised that the chief was a very
forgiving man.A. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i) B. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)C. (iii) (ii) (i) (iv) D. (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
In ques t ions 22 and 2 3 f replace the underlinedphrases w ith the best alternative from the choices given22. He turned down the offer of the job.
A. denied B. rejectedC. accepted D. received
23. She has put up with the most cruel treatment agrowing girl can get.A. ignored B. managedC. allowed D. tolerated.
I tL q u es tioa s 2 4 an d25 , choose the alternative that means the same as the underlined sentence
24. “What have y o u been doing since morning? ” the teacher asked Julia A. The teacher asked Julia what she was doing
since morning.
B. The teacher asked Julia what she had donesince morning.
C. The teacher asked Julia what she had beendoing since morning
D. The teacher asked Julia what she has beendoing since morning.
25. “ U nless these seedlings are watsred they will soondry” A. These seedlings will dry soon if they are not
watered.B. If these seedlings are not watered, they can
dry soon.C. If they are watered soon, these seedlings
may not dry.D. These seedlings will not dry unless they
are watered soon.
G/92In questions 16 -1 8 choose the alternative which means the SAME AS the underlined expression.EXAMPLE
Most pupils look forward to the schoolholidays.
A. enjoy B. expectC. wait for D. long for
The answer is D (long for)16. The pupils decided to go over their work before
the test.A. finish B. readC. study D. revise
17. It is very difficult to bring up many childrenthese days.A. feed B. raiseC. educate D. afford
18. Jane gave up after two attemptsA. failed B. succeeded
C. despaired D. lostIn questions 19 and 20 chose the BESTarrangement of the given sentences to makesensible paragraphs19. (i) I treasured entertainment.
(ii) It was interesting watching animals at play.(iii) I would spend hours and hours watching
the monkeys.(iv) Whenever I had money, I would go to the
zoo.A. (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)B. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)C. (i)(ii) (iv) (iii)D. (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
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20. (i) He keeps cows and goats.(ii) There are more goats than cows on his farm.(iii) He is a large-scale fanner.(iv) Some of the goats were bought recently.A. (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)B. (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)C. (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)D. (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
Irufu esti o ns 21 and 22. choose the alternative that means the SAME AS the underlined sentences.
21. Sh o uld y o u come late T you may find all the gates locked.A. When you come late, you will find all the
gates locked.B. If you come late, it is likely that you will
find all the gates locked.C. When you come late; it is likely that you
will find all the gates locked.D. If you come late, you will find all the gates
locked.22. We needn’t have complained to him because
he took no action. A. It was needless to take action since we
complained to him.B. We complained to him and he took no
action.C. It was uselss to have complained to him
since he took no action.D. No action was taken although we
compalined to him.Read the paragraph below and answer questions23-25
Samuel, Kadhi, Wanyama and Patel went intoa restaurant. Samuel ate rice with chicken curry.Both Kahdi and Patel ate chapati with mutton curry,and also drank a glass of milk each. Wanyama ateugali with chicken curry and had orange juice. Samueltook a soda and had a banana; and so did Patel,Kadhi had a mango.23. Which of the boys DID NOT eat any of these
foods: chapati, mutton curry, soda and banana?A. Patel B. WanyamaC. Samuel D. Kadhi
24. Which of the following combination of foodsdid Kadhi have?A. Chapati, chicken curry, soda and bananB. Rice, mutton curry, milk and orange juiceC. Ugali, mutton curry, milk and mangoD. Chapati, mutton curry, milk and mango
25. Which of the following statements is NOTTRUE?
A. both Samuel and Kadhi had soda.B. both Samuel and Patel had banana.C. both Kadhi and Patel had a glass of milk
each.D. both Samuel and Wanyama had chicken
curry.
G/93Fo r each of the questions 16 and 17 select the corr e ct alternative according to the instructions giv e n 16. When re-arranged, the words below make a
sentence. Which word comes fourth in thesentence.YOU ME TO PEN GIVE A PROMISEDA. TO B. GIVE C. A D. PEN
17. If you count the letters of the English alphabetbackwards from Z, taking four letters at a time fourtimes, what will be the next letter to the last onecounted?A. Q B.K C. P D.J
In questions 18 and 19, choose the BESTarrangement of the given sentences to makesensible paragraphs 18. (i) Benjamin Franklin proved that lightning
was a form of electricity.(ii) For many years people did not know that
electricity existed.(iii) Farady made the first simple dynamo.(iv) Later, Michael Faraday discovered how
electric currents could be produced using coilsof wire.
A. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv) B. (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)C. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii) D. (ii) (v) (i) (iii)
19. (i) I therefore ensure I finish my work byFriday afternoon.
(ii) Saturdays, especially, are my best days.(iii) They offer a change from the boredom of
the rest of the week.(iv) I like weekends.A. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii) B. (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)C. (iv) (ii) (iii) (i) D. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
In qu e stion s 20 ̂ 22 r epalce the underlined words with the BEST alternative from the choices given.
20. From his features you can see he takes afterhis mother.A. follows B. likes
21. The striking workers accused the manager oflooking down upon them.A. watching B. despisingC. ignoring D. mistreating
22. The meeting was put off because the chairmanwas sick.A. postponed B. delayedC. changed D. stopped
I n . questions 2 3 - 25, choose the alternative that means the, same as the underlined sentences23. ‘ Br i ng je m bes tomorrow / the teacher told us
A. The teacher told us, bring jembes thefollowing day.
B. the teacher told us to bring, jembestomorrow.
G. The teacher told us to take jembes thefollowing day.
A. The teacher told us to, take jembestomorrow.
24. My mother told the tailor to make me a dress A. My mother told the tailor to make for me
a dress.B. My mother told the tailor to make a dress
forme.C. My mothertold the tailor, ‘make me a dress’D. My mother told the tailor to make a dress
for her.25. Had you invited hi m T he would have come
A. He did not come because you would notinvite him.
B. He refused to come because you did not invitehim
C. He would have come if you had invitedhim.
D. He came but you did not invite him.
G/94I n .e ac h of questions 16 and 17 choose the word which LEAST fits in the g roup. EXAMPLE
A. cub B. puppyC. kid D. catD. Cat is the answer because all the other three
are the young ones of animals while cat is afull grown animal.
16. A. shirts B. clothesC. blouses D. skirts
17. A. fruits B. cerealsC. pineapples D. vegetables
Read the information belo w an d answer auestinns
18-2 0 An advertisement from a building company read:Required: Trainees for two clerical and twoengineering posts.Qualifications: minimum - KCPE with good passes inMathematics and Science for Engineering and Englishand Kiswahili for clerical posts.Four pupils: Juma,Anne, Maina and Achiengapplied for the posts. Juma and Anne did well inMathematics but only Maina passed in English. Allthe pupils except Anne passed in Kiswahili. onlyAnne was successful in Science.18. Which pupil best qualified for Engineering?
A. Maina B. AchiengC. Juma D. Anne
19. Which pupil best qualified for clerical work?A. Juma B. AnneC. Maina D. Achieng
20. In which two subjects did most of the pupilsperform poorly?A. English and ScienceB. Science and MathematicsC. Kiswahili and EnglishD. Mathematics and Kiswahili
In questions 21 and 22, choose the b est alternative to fill the b lank space 21. The firemen managed to______________the fire
after four hours.A. put down B. put away
C. put off D. put out22. Children who will________registered by the end
of December will miss Std. 1 places.A. have not been B. not have beenC. have been not D. not been have
In questions 23 to 25 , choose the alternative that means the SAME AS the underlined sentence. 23. ‘.Please set the man free/ the chief said lo the
policemanA. The chief requested the policeman to set
the man free.B. The chief ordered the policeman to set the
man free.C. The chief told the policeman to set the man
free.D. The chief forced the policeman to set the
man free.24. She has several friends among her classmates
A. Many of her classmates are her friends.B. Her friends are in the same class.
C. A number of her friends are her classmates.D. Some of her friends are classmates
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25. Running out of the 'h ouse , Lilian shouted to the children “Stop! Stop!” A. Lilian ordered the children to stop as she ran
out of the house.B. Lilian ordered the children running out of
the house to stop.C. Lilian ran out of the house and ordered the
children to stop.D. Lilian ordered the children to stop running
outof the house.
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In ques t ions 16 and 17 choose the one that LEAST fits in the group. Example
A. quick B. kind C. soft D. hereA. is the one that least fits in the group because
‘here’ is an adverb while the rest areadjectives.
16. A. teach B. writeC. want D. come
17. A. maize B. beansC. rice D. cassava
In questions 18 to 20 replac e the underlined w ord(s) with the BEST alternative from the choices, given.18. Soon Jane was fast asleep.
A. sound B. quicklyC. tightly D. quite
19. It hardly rains in February.A. never B. oftenC. usually D. rarely
20. Zola is found of putting on airs whenever thereare visitors in the school.A. showing offB. bullying othersC. giving ordersD. dressing well
In questions 21 and 22 rearrange the sentences tomake sensible paragraphs.
21. (i) I was glad, to hear you reached home safely.(ii) Many thanks for your letter which I
received yesterday.(iii) When you come bring us some bananas.(iv) We look forward to seeing you when you
visit us next month.A. (ii) (iv) (i) (iii) B. (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)C. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii) D. (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
22. (i) When she saw the fish she clapped herhands and hugged the boys.
(ii) They wanted to show their mother what theyhad caught.
(iii) Mayieka and Mabeche ran all the way home.(iv) She was in the kitchen when they arrived.
A. (iii)(ii)(iv)(i) B. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)C- (iii) (iv) (i) (ii) D. (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
In questions 23 to 25 choose the alternative thatmeans the SAME AS the sentence given. 23. He would have bought you a new dress if you
had asked her toA. He will not buy you a new dress unless you
ask him to.B. He did not buy you a new dress because you
did not ask him to.C. He bought you a new dress but you did not
ask him to.D. He will buy you a new dress when you ask
him to.24. However hard he tried he could not solve the
problem.A. He tried very hard but he was unable to solve
the problem.B. He could not solve the problem because he
did not know how to.C. He did not solve the problem since he tried
very hard.D. The problem was so hard that he could not
solve it.25. It was not until the headteacher punished him
that Kesi stopped smoking.A. Kesi stopped smoking because the
headteacher punished him.B. Kesi smoked until the headteacher punished
him’C. Kesi stopped smoking only when the
headteacher punished him.D. Kesi stopped smoking after the headteacher
punished him.
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In questions 16 to 18 choose the alternative thatmeans the oppposite of the underlined wordExample: My friend tells interesting stories
A. funny B. humorousC. boring D. sadThe answer is C (boring)
1 6. Our new neighbour is very mean. A. unkind B. polite
B. generous D. harsh17. Some countries are very sparsely populated.
A. densely B. highlyC. thinly d. scarcely
18. The butchery near our school sells tender meat.A. tough B. dryC. soft d. tasty
For each o f the questions 19 to 22 , s e lect the BEST alternative to fill the b lank space. 19. When my father fell sick, he____________in bed
forthree days.
A. laid B. liedC. lay D. lain
20. Fatuma likes her__________dressA. new red cotton B. red new cottonC. cotton red new D. new cotton red
21. The two boys shared the mango________________themselves.
A. to B. forC. among D. between
22. We like playing___________A. isn’t it? B. is it?C. don’t we? D. do we?
In questions 23 to 25 , choose th e alternative thatmeans the SAME AS the sentence given. 23. Neither Jane nor Juma attended the party.
A. Both Jane and Juma attended the party.B. Juma attended the party but Jane did not.C. Jane attended the party but Juma did not.D. Both Jane and Juma did not attend the party.
24. “I met Mutiso on my way to school,” said MariaA. Maria said that she met Mutiso cm her way to
school.B. Maris said, ‘ she met Mutiso on her way to
school.’C. Maria said that she met Mutiso (m her way to
school.D. Maria said: “I met Mutiso on my way to
school”.25. No sooner had the cock crowed than we woke
up.A. As soon as we woke up the cook crowed.B. We woke up immediately the cock crowed.C. We woke up just before the cock crowed.D. The cock crowed and then we woke up.
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In questions 16 to 18 choose the alternative thatmeans the SAME AS the u n de rUn ed word.
16. The industrious trader made a lot of profitA. hardworking B. active
C. busy D. energetic17. Nafula will eventually learn French if she keeps
on tryingA. actually B. reallyC. finally D. lastly
18. Mboloki advised his son to avoid beingextravagant
A. wasteful B. carelessC. expensive D. generous
F o r each of the phrases in questions 19 to 21, choose from the alternatives given the statementwhich when combined with the phrase makes acomplete and sensible sentence. 19. I think Karo is too smart
A. because she was not easily cheated.B. for not being easily cheated.C. to be easily cheated.D. so she was not easily cheated.
20. If I had the timeA. I should visit my sister.B. I would visit my sister.C. I could visit my sister.D. I might visit my sister.
21. It was not unitl duskA. that the choir returned to school.B. when the choir returned to school.C. before the choir returned to school.D. as the choir returned to school.
In questions 22 and 23, choose the BEST arrangement of the given sentences to makesensible paragraphs 22. (i) His best moments were when he sat by the
seadside.(ii) Rono had never visisted Mombasa before.
(iii) However, he found the weather thereextremely hot.(iv) The town looked very interesting to him.
A. (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)B. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)C. (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)D. (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
23. (i) They wrote down the things that theylearnt.(ii) The day seemed short but exciting.
(iii) Liza and her classmates were visiting theAgricultural Show.
(iv) They were happy to visit all the differentstands.
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A. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i) B. (iii) (ii) (i) (i)C. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii) D. (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
In ques tions 24 and 25 choose the alternative that means the SAME AS the s entence given. 24. Hardly had the teacher entered the classroom
than the pupils stood up.A. The pupils were standing up when the teacher
ehtered the classroom.B. When the teacher entered the classroom she
made the pupils stand up.C. The pupils stood up as soon as the teacher
entered the classroom.D.The teacher entered the classroom as soon
as the pupils stood up.25. ‘What have you been doing since morning?’
his mother asked.A. His mother asked him what have you been
doing since morning.B. His mother asked him what he was doing
since morning.C. His mother asked him what he had done
since morning.D. His mother asked him what he had been
doing since morning.
G/98For quest i oins 16 , 1 7 and 18 , choose the word that is . simila r in meanin g to the underlined word or wordsExample:The fastest land animal, is the cheetah.
A. swiftest B. quickestC. greatest D. safestThe answer is A (swiftest)
16. Our football team beat all the other teams.A. won B. defeated.C. overcame D. humiliated
17. Abdul says that his sister is slenderer thanMary.
A. thinner B. weakerC. taller D. smaller
18. Idle people are likely to spread rumours. A. stories B. liesC. news D. gossip
In questions 19 and 2 0 f choose the sentence thati s correctly punctuated 19. A. Jane doesn’t play soccer.
B. What you said amused me?C. The enjoy swimming, don’t they?D. ‘Come here..’ The teacher said.
20. A. Whose pen is this’? he askedB. It’s a very hot day today.
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C. Peter and i are good friends.D. The lion ran into it’s den.
For questions 21 - 23. select the alternative that BEST completes the sentence 21. The pupils arrived on time__________the teacher
was late.A. and B. becauseC. but D. since
22. Mueni is a very bright pupil;__________she playshockey for the school team.A. moreover B. howeverC. then D. in fact
23. It was__________hot that we all removedsweaters.
A. too B. veryC. really D. so
In questions 24 and 25 , choose the BEST arrangement of the given sentences to makesensible paragraphs 24. (i) For their flag, they have chosen a big red
circle on a white background.(ii) The Japanese call their country ‘The Land
of the Rising Sun.’(iii) Japan is a country made up of a group of
islands off the east coast of Asia.(iv) It is richer and more developed than all her
neighbours.A. (iii) (ii) (i) (iv) B. (iii) (i) (iv)
(ii)C. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i) D. (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
25. (i) It can be whatever you choose to make it.(ii) A diary is a daily record of experiences
and observations.(iii) It can contain anything: dreams, jokes,
poems or ideas for stories.(iv) A diary is so special because it contains
ones private experiences and secrets.A. (ii) (i) (iii) (iv) B. (i) (iii) (iv) (i)
C. (ii) (iv) (iii) (i) C. (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
G/99F o r questions 16 .1 7 and 18 , choose the word(s) that can best replace the underlined words.ExampleAn armed group fo people raided the village andterrorised and robbed the people of property andmoney.
A. crowd B. mobC. gang D. teamThe answer is C (gang)
16. The pupils bought pens, pencils, rubbers andexercise books at the beginning of the termA. stationery B. materialsC. requirement D. equipment
17. Our new house has plenty of chairs, tables, beds
A. luggage B. thingsC. furniture D. necessities
18. There is a lovely garden fal l of orange, mang o,pawpaw and avocado trees near our school.A. fruit farm B. forestC. plantation D. orchard
For questions 19 an<L2Q> select the question tagthat correctly completes the sentence. 19. The little girl runs fast,__________
A. does she? B. isn’t it?C. is it? D. doesn’t she?
20. They did not complete their homework__________A. they did B. did they?C. didn’t they? D. they didn’t?
F or questions 21 and 22 , select the best alternative, that means.the same as thegjyensentence21. John told the boy, “Tell your sister to visit us
tomorrow.”A. John told the boy to tell his sister to visit
them tomorrow.B. John told the boy to tell his sister to visit
them the following day.C. The boy was told by John to tell your sister
to visit us tomorrow.D. The boy was told by John that his sister
should visit him the next day.22. The pupils went out of school despite the fact
that the headteacher had forbidden it.A. The pupils went out of school because the
headteacher had forbidden it.B. The pupils went out of school before the
headteacher had forbidden.C. The pupils went out of school although the
headteacher had forbidden it.D. The pupils went out of school while the
headteacher had forbidden it.Read the information below and answer questions23=21
Hamisi, Fatuma, Ali and Maria play variousgames. Hamisi plays hockey, football and tennis.Fatuma plays hockey and tennis. Ali plays footballand tennis while Maria plays volleyball and football.
23. Which is the LEAST popular game?A. volleyball B. tennisC. hockey D. football
24. Which two players do not share any game?A. Hamisi and AliB. Fatuma and MariaC. Fatuma and AliD. Maria and Hamisi
25. Which of the following statements is NOTtrue?
A. It is only men who play footballB. Both men and women play tennis
C. Everybody plays at least two gamesD. Hamisi plays the most games.
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F o r questions 16 to 18 choose the word that means the s a me as the underlined word in the given sentences.16. The law obliges parents to send their children
to school.A. forces B. asksC. requires D. persuades
17. He seldom comes here.A. regularly B. rarelyC. always D. sometimes
18. The initial plan was the best.A. earlier B. formerC. starting D. original
For questions 19 and20£hoQse the sentence thatis correctly punctuated. 19. A. Subira inquired Fred,‘how many cakes do
you need?’B. ‘Subira,’ inquired Fred, ‘how many cakes
do you need?’C. Subira, inquired Fred, ‘how many cakes
do you need?”D. ‘Subira, inquired Fred,’ how many cakes
do you need?20. A. How interesting the day was?
B. How interesting the day was.C. How interesting the day was!D. How interesting the day was!?
Fnr questions 21 to 23 select the altematimthatbest completes Ihe sen ten ce.21. I offered him a job but he_________
A. turned it awayB. turned it downC. turned it backD. turned it off
22. After yesterday’s performance they shouldbe____________A. ashamed for themselves.
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B. ashamed with themselves.C. ashamed at themselves.D. ashamed of themselves.
23. She has a_____________bag.A. small beautiful expensiveB. beautiful small expensiveC. small expensive beautifulD. beautiful expensive small
For questions 24 and 25 choose the b est arrangement of the given sentences to make alogical and sensible paragraph. 24. (i) The clever bird dropped stones into the
water.(ii) It was not possible for the bird to reach
the water.(iii) A thirsty bird found a tall jug with some
water in it.(iv) To the bird’s delight the water rose high
enough for it to drink.
A. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)B. (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)C. (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)D. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
25. (i) They have been doing business togethersince I was bom.
(ii) There was a note on the table saying theyhad gone to visit Mr. Musau.
(iii) Our parents were out when we got home(iv) Mr Musau deals wi^i scrap metal and my
father sells old things to him.
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For questions 16 t o J S, choose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word
Example: My friend plays football very wel l. A. badly B. nicelyC. stylishly D. roughly
The answer is A (badly)16. Njenga spoke to the stanger in a very f ri endly
manner.A. angry B. warmC. pleasant D. hostile
17. Asha denied committing the offence.A. refused B. admittedC. agreed D. rejected.
18. It is probable that it will rain soonA. possible B. likelyC. impossible D. unlikely
For quesitons 19 to 21 , select the alternative tha t means the same as the given sentence 19. ‘Ochieng is coming home tomorrow,’ Kanini
said.
A. Kanini said that Ochieng was cominghome the next day.
B. Kanini said that ‘Ochieng is coming hometomorrow.’
C. Kanini said that Ochieng is coming homethe next day.
D. Kanini was coming home tomorrow,Ochieng said.
20. Katana wished he had gone to school early.A. Katana hoped to go to school early.B. Katana did not like going to school late.C. Katana regretted not going to school early.D. Katana hoped he had not gone to school
% late.21. No sooner had Wambui fallen asleep than the
baby began screaming.A. The baby screamed when Wambui fell
asleep.B. The baby began screaming as soon as
Wambui fell asleep.C. Wambui fell asleep and the baby screamed.D. Wambui had not really fallen asleep when
the baby screamed.For questions 22 and 23 , arrange the sentences given to form a sensible paragraph22. (i) We are both tall and slender.
(ii) We both have long hair and brown eyes.(iii) My sister and I look alike.(iv) People who see us together always know
that we are sisters.A. (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)B. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)C. (iii) (i) (iv) (ii) D. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
23. (i) These pupils may begin school expectingnonstop fun.
(ii) When they find out that school is often aroutine, they quickly lose interest.
(iii) First of all, some pupis are bored in school.(iv) Pupils drop out of school for many reasons.A. (iii) (i) (ii) (iv) B. (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)C. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)D. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
In questions 24 and 25* choosy the correctalternati ve to f i ll the blank space in each of the sentences. 24. The story was not true Johana had made it
A. up B. outC. over D. off
25. After working hard all day, he dozedsoon as he sat down.A. out B. upC. down D. off
G/02For questions 16 to 18, choose the best alternativ e to replace the underlined word s. 16. The girls decided to put-off the trip.
A. stop B. postponeC. delay D. cancel
17. The group of players gathered around thecoach.A. band B. crowdC. team D. spectators
18. Ali’s performance was extremely good. A. excellent B. admirableC. great D. perfect
In questions 1 9 to 21 , choose the alternative that best completes the blank space. 19. We are soon going on holiday,_______________?
A. isn’t it B. aren’t weC. are we D. is it
20. Anyango will visit her aunt on Saturday,_______?A. will she B. can she
C. must she D. won’t she21. They could not believe it,__________?
A. could they B. couldn’t theyC. would they D. wouldn’t they
F o r qu e stions 22 and 23 , choose the alternative that means the opposite of the underlined wor d L. 22. To everybody’s surprise, Maina failed the test.
A. fell B. passedC. past D. missed
23. He became rich gradually. A. quickly B. slowlyC. steadily D. immediately
For Questions 24 and 25. choose the alterant i ve that b est completes the sentenc e 24. What a great day___________
A. was it? B. that was!C. it was? D. was that!
25. Not only was it very wet, ■ A. also it was dark.B. again it was dark.C. but it was also dark.D. and it was also dark.
G/03In questions 16 to 18 choose the b est alternative to complete the sentences 16. It was not until five O’clock_____________
A. and the game ended.B. when the game ended.C. that the game ended.D. then the game ended.
17. Some people prefer walking____________A. than driving B. to drivingC. not driving D. besides driving
18. The athlete is too slow_____________A. to win the race.B. for winning the race.C. he can’t win the race.D. that he can’t win the race.
For questions 19 and 20 arrange the sentencesgiven to form a sensible paragrap h 19. (i) She had such perfect features that the
hunter could not quite believe she was real(ii) the hunter sat by a river to rest.(iii) the woman was as beautiful as a gazelle.(iv) he noticed a faint ripple in the water and
when he looked more closely, he saw thatit was a woman swimming.
A. (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)B. (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)C. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)D. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
20. (i) The town was slowly waking to life.(ii) It was six fifteen, and the sun was rising.(iii) He looked at the cheap alarm clock on the
chair by his bedside.(iv) Kyalo stirred for a while and then sat up.A. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)B. (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)C. (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)D. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
For questions 2 1 to 23 select the alternative tha tcan BEST replace the underlined w o rds * 21. After a hard day’s work, she was very
exhausted. A. bored B. worn-outC. extremely weak D. finished
22. They welcomed the guests with open arms A. happily B. excitedlyC. willingly D. warmly
23. Kambo called on his old friend last weekA. visited B. rangC. checked D. saw
In questions 24 and 25, select the alternative tha t » iDOES NOT FIT in the grou p . ^24. A. walk B. crawl
C. run D. jog25. A. stationery B. equipment
C. cupboard D. luggage
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LEAST fits into the group 16. A. cutleryC. bedding17. A. glanceC. stare18. A. grabC. touch
B. crockeryD. shirtsB. gazeD. F o r each of questions 19 and 20, choose the
alternative which BEST completes the statementgiven.19. Only after everyone has paid the fare
A. the bus will leave.B. then the bus will leave.C. and the bus will leave.D. will the bus leave.
20. Musa asked herA. where are you going.B. where was she going.C. where she was going.D. where she is going.
In questions 21 and 22 , choose the sentence that is CORRECTLY punctuated 21. A. You don’t believe that. Do you?
B. I don’t like it’s colourC. Jane said, “The young man is my brother.”D. She is asking whether you are hungry?
22. A. Your’s was accejoted.B. “Do you like travelling?” She asked.
'lpu bought the following items: sugar,flour, bread and honey.
D. What a suprise?R o ad the inf o r m a t ion below and wut t to answer questions 23 to 25
There are six rooms arranged in a row andnumbered 1 to 6. Since the walls separating therooms are weak, smells and noise can pass fromone room to the one immediately next to it. Now,there are six girls who will get one room each.Those with the same hobbies will get rooms next toeach other.
Wakesho likes painting. Auma and Nyabokelike baking. Chepkirui likes reading and must getroom number 5 because it has book shelves.Wambui, Rahma and Auma like singing and practicequite often. Chepkirui requires silence in order todo her reading. Rahma hates the smell of bakingand fresh paint.23. Which of the rooms shold be allocated to those
who like singing?A. 1,3,6 B. 2,4,6C. 1,2,3 D. 2,3,4
24. Which room should Nyaboke get?A. No. 1 B. No. 2
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C. No. 3 D. No. 425. Who should occupy room number 6?
A. Wakesho B. AumaC. Rahma D. Wambui
G/05For questions 16 to 18 , choose the c o rrect alternative to fill the blank space in each sentence 16. The food was delicious that weasked for more.
A. quite B. tooC. so D. very
17. My grandfather never tire of reading hisbook.
B. black old bigD. big old black
A. black big oldC. big black old
not18. Hard though he hit the coconut, he_______break it.
A. could B. wouldC. might D. should
In questions 19 to 21. choose the alternative that means the same as the underlined words. 19. The boxer gave in in the final round.
A. won B. surrenderedC. JeV I> j&vtggihi*
20. Where didA. reside B. liveC. stay D. dwell21. They made away with a lot of goodsA. stole B. tookC. bought D. carried
In questions 22 to 2 3 r choose the alternative that means the same as the given sentence. 22. I asked her, “What are you doing now?”
A. I asked her what are you doing now?B. I asked her what she was doing now.C. I asked her what was she doing then?D. I asked her what she was doing then.
23. I hardly slept last night.A. I did not sleep last night.B. I had little sleep last night.C. I could not sleep last night.D. I had a little sleep last night.
Eonquestions 24 and 25. arrange the sentences give to f o rm a sensible paragraph. 24. (i) It is unusual for one to talk to such people
using complicated language.(ii) These should also be the features of a letter
to a relative or friend.(iii)Writing a letter to a relative or friend is
like conversing with them.
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(iv) In a conversation, one uses friendly andsimple language.
A. (iii) (ii) (iv) (i) B. (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)C. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i) D. (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
25. (i) A lot of young players unfortunately donot know that team work is important.
(ii) It is important for young players to acceptthe advice of their coach.
(iii) They must, however, leam that “I” has tobe replaced by “we”
(iv) Often the things pointed out duringpractice after the outcome of the game.
A. (ii) (iv) (i) (iii) B. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)C. (ii) (i) (iii) (iv) D. (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
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For questions 16 to 18 select the alternative that b est completes the sentence. 16. Kemboi chose to walk the three kilometres to
the market__________it was very hot.A. because B. but
C. while D. though17. “Come first December this year and my
sister____________two years old”A. shall be B. will be
C. could be D. should be
18. The teacher was very__________with the pupilswho had not done their homework.
A. sad B. annoyedC. disturbed D. sorry
For questions 19 to 21 select the alternative that means the same as the underlined expressio n .
19. Njeri works very hard in spite of the fact thatshe is very old.A. although B. but
C. moreover D. despite20. Wanyama wanted to make up for the time he
had lost.A. create B. restore
C. replace D. recover21. Abdi was in a hurry to win du p the meeting
A. postpone B. endC. leave D. stop
In questions 22 and 23 f choose the alte ma tive j hat means the same as the underlined sentenc e . 22. Had it not been for the quick respo n s e-Q f the
ambulance team, the patient would not have survived.
A. The ambulance team responded quickly andthe patient survived.
B. If the ambulance team had responded quicklythe patient would have survived.
C. Because the ambulance team respondedquickly the patient survived.
D. If the ambulance team responded quickly thepatient would not have survived.
23 In a court of law people who have broken thelaw, without knowing it still get punished for
A. People get punished in a court of law only forbreaking the law deliberately.
B. Whether people break the law or not, they arepunished in a court of law
C. People get punished in a court of law whetheror not they were aware of the law they broke.
D. People who get punished in a court of lawneither have broken a law nor are th^y awareof it.
For questions 24 and 25. choose the best arrangement of the given sentences to make asensible paragraph .24. (i) People with diabetes are advised to eat a
special diet that will either increase or reducethe sugar levels. i(ii) In one there is excess sugar in thebloodstream while in the other there isn’tenough. ’(iii) The disease appears in two different forms.(iv) Diabetes has become a i$erious worldproblem.A. (iv) (i) (iii) (ii) B. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)C. (iv) (ii) (i) (iii) D. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
25. (i). Pupils who pass examinations are thosewho are both diligent and disciplined.(ii) Studying involves both discipline anddiligence. $’(iii) Discipline , on the other hfcnd requiresplanned regular and persistent preparation forlessons as well as continuous revision of workcovered.(iv) . Diligence refers to the care, determinatjpaand hard work a pupil puts into the study.A. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)B. (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)C. (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)D. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
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G/07In q uestions 16 and 17. choose the best arran g ement of the g iven sentences to make sensible para g raphs. 16. i)They found it hard to survive.
ii) Mr and Mrs Onyancha were poor andhumble.iii) A little cassava and some porridge was theirstaple diet.iv) There was hardly ever enough food in theirhome.A. (ii), (iii), (i), (iv)B. (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)C. (ii), (i), (iii), (iv)D. (ii) (iv), (iii), (i)
17. i)She told of how people first came onto theEarth.ii) We really enjoyed listening to her.iii) She also told stories about giants and strangecreatures.iv) Ahmed’s grandmother loved to tell stories.A. (iv), (ii), (iii), (i)B. (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)C. (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)D. (iv), (i), (iii), (ii)
In questions 18 to 20, choose the alternative thatbest fits in the blank space.18. Atieno has been married a long time. She got
married_______she was twenty three years old.A. because B. as C. when D. since
19. I could not sleep____________I was very tired.A. although B. butC. also D. and
20. They are very kind to me. They treat me__________their own child.A. like I was B. like I wereC. as if I were D. as if I was.
For questions 21 and 22 choose the alternativethat means the same as the underlined sentences.21. Not onl y did the y come late , but the y were also
untid v .A. They were either late or untidy.B. They were late and untidy too.C. They were untidy because they were late.D. They were neither punctual nor untidy.
22. Lydia said she would soon be fourteen. A. Lydia said ‘she would soon be fourteen’.B. ‘I will soon be fourteen, Lydia said’.C. Lydia said, ‘I would soon be fourteen’.D. ‘I will soon be fourteen,’ Lydia said.
In questions 23 to 25, choose the alternative thatmeans the same as the underlined word.23. We were astonished by his wisdom.
A. amazed B. amusedC. excited D. shocked
24. The orphaned child acquired a new home.
A. discovered B. receivedC. sought D. found
25. Our teacher told us never to despair. A. give out B. give upC. give in D. give way
G/08For questions 16 to 18 choose the alternative thatbest completes the statement given.
16. The Mutukus are so kindA. because they always help people.B. as they always help people.C. that they always help people.D. since they always help people.
17. Have they been forbiddenA. to go to town?B. from going to town?C. not to go to town?D. against going to town?
18. Would you have done that job if youA. had been paid well?B. were paid well?C. could have been paid well?D. would be paid well?For questions 19 to 21, choose the word thatmeans the same as the underlined words.
19. Most fresh flowers have a delightful fragrance.A. aroma B. scentC. smell D. oduor
20. Children should not wander in the streetsA. walk B. strollC. loiter D. roam
21. She deserved that rewardA. got B. wonC. earned D. gainedFor questions 22 and 23 choose the alternativethat best completes the sentence.
22. Since Rehema could not get a matatu she trav-elled home_____________a bus.A. by B. on C. in D. with
23. When do you expect to_____________in MombasaA. get B. go C. reach D. arriveFor questions 24 and 25, choose the sentencethat is correctly punctuated.
24. A. “That is a very hardworking pupil,” theteacher said.B. “That is a very hardworking pupil”, theteacher said.C. “That is a very hardworking pupil, “the
teacher said.D. “That is a very hardworking pupil, The
teacher said.”25. A What long hair you have?
B. He went home early, Didn’t he?C. Our science teacher sent us to look for
grasshoppers flowers frogs and green leaves.D. Its good to always drink clean water.
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Use the information below to answer questions 16 to 18.Okeyo, Mbura, Karani and Jebet were discussing towns in Kenya which they had visited. Okeyo, Mbura andKarani had visited Nakuru, Mombasa and Mwingi. Jebet and Okeyo had visited Athi River and Mumias. Allthe children, except Mbura, had visited Nyeri. Only Jebet and Okeyo had not been to Wajir where Mburacomes from.
16. Which one the following has visited mosttowns?A. Jebet B. KaraniC. Mbura D. Okeyo
17. Athi River has been visited byA. Okeyo and JebetB. Okeyo and MburaC. Jebet and KaraniD. Jebet and Mbura
18. Which towns has Mbura visited apart fromWajir?A. Nakuru, Mwingi and Mumias
B. Nakuru, Athi River and MombasaC. Nakuru, Mombasa and MwingiD. Nakuru, Nyeri and Mumias
For questions 19 to 22, choose the alternativethat means the same as the underlined word.19. Nafula quit her job to go to America.
A. abandoned B. desertedC. ignored D. left
20. He has been acquitted of all the charges.A. freed B. forgivenC. discharged D. released
21. The neighbours managed to put out the fire.A. cool B. extinguishC. defeat D. cover
22. They called off the concert.A. stopped B. cancelled
C. postponed D. abandonedFor questions 23 to 25 choose the alternativethat best completes the sentence.23. She passed her exams very well,
?A. is it B. did sheC. didn’t she D. isn’t it
24. He may hot come, but we will get ready incase he_____________
A. will B. does C. may D. comes25. Mwikali is an intelligent pupil,____________she
is a talented singer.A. nevertheless B. although
C. moreover D. andG/10For questi o ns 16 and 1 7 choose the option w hich b est Jills the blank space in the sentence s below. 16. If only I had known I____________have come to
visit you.A. would B. could C. should D. may
17. She wrote the report____________ink.
A. in B. ofC. with D. by
For questions 18 and 19 choose the sentence thatmeans the same as the underlined o n e i 18. You should listen to your teachers.
A. You will listen to your teachers.B. You have to listen to your teachers.C. You may listen to your teachers.D. You ought to listen to your teachers.
19. No sooner had we sat than she gave us th e new s.A. As soon as we sat she gave us the news.B. The news was given to us after we sat.C. As soon as she gave us the news, we sat.D. She gave us the news as we sat.
In questions 20 and 21 choose the best alternativethat means the opposite of the underlin e d word .20. My grandmother was generous.
A. mean B. greedyC. thrifty D. unkind
21. The pencil is sharp.A. dull B. flat C. blunt D. smooth
In qu e stions 22 and 23. choose the best arrangement of the given sentences to make sensible paragraph. 22. i) All living things depend on energy from it.
ii) It is the closest star to the earth.iii) Life on earth would not be possible withoutthe sun.iv) The sun is one among millions of stars.A. iv, ii, i, iii B. i, iv, ii, iiiC. iv, i, iii, ii D. i, ii, iii, iv
23. i) The bride and the bridegroom were on theirway.ii) The invited guests were chatting excitedly.iii) The big wedding was about to begin.iv) The blaring of vehicle horns was heard fromafar.A. ii, i, iii, iv B. iii, i, ii, ivC. ii, iv, i, iii D. iii, ii, iv, i
For questions 24 and 25 choose the sentence whichis correctly punctuated.
24. A. “Come here,” she ordered.B. :Come here, she ordered.”C. “Come here!” she ordered.D. “Come here?” she ordered.
25. A. How best can the environment be conserved.B. How best can the environment be conserved?C. How best can the environment be conserved!D. How best can the environment be conserved?40
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fills the blank space in the sentences below.16. They had just finished reading the story__________?
A. had they B. did theyC. hadn’t they D. didn’t they
17. She often sings in the choir,___________________?A. isn’t it B. doesn’t sheC. does she D. is itFor questions IB and 20 choose the alternative thatcan best replace the underlined phrase.
18. The little boy decided he would no longer put U P with the bullying.A. accept B. receiveC. take D. tolerate
19. Tomno had not made up his mind where he wouldspend his holidays.A. decided B. planned C. said D. imagined
20. She complained that most of her classmates lookeddown on her.A. rejected B. despised C. abused D. hatedIn questions 21 and 22 choose the alternative that iscorrectly punctuated.
21. A . “Juma, the teacher asked, where have you beensince yesterday?”B. “Juma?” the teacher asked, where have youbeen since yesterday.”C. “Juma,” the teacher asked, “where have you beensince yesterday?”D. “Juma, the teacher asked where have you beensince yesterday?”
22. A. The doctor said, “Keep medicine out of •feildreR’sreach.”B. The doctor said, keep medicine out of childrens’reach.”C. The doctor said, “keep medicine out of childrens’reach.”D. The doctor said, “keep medicine out of children’sreach.”For questions 23 to 25, choose the alternative thatmeans the opposite of the underlined word.
23. When I asked him why he had arrived late, I foundhis answer unsatisfactory.A. sensible B. reasonableC. incorrect D. unacceptable
24. It is riskv to cross the bridge at nightA. safe B. dangerousC. harmful D. secure
25. The headteacher forbade the pupils to bring cookedfood into the school compound.A. told B. encouragedC. allowed D. advised
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the same as the underlined sentence.16. As soon as Janet arrived , it started rainin g .
A. Janet arrived just as it was beginning to rain.B. Janet arrived and immediately it started raining.C. It started raining and immediately Janet arrived.D. It started raining and Janet arrived soonafterwards.17. Atieno rarely goes to town,A. Atieno never goes to town.
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B. Atieno sometimes goes to town.C. Atieno usually goes to town.D. Atieno hardly goes to town.
In questions 18 and 19, choose the alternate that canbest complete the given sentence.
18. If I passed very well____________A. I would have gone to a national schoolB. I could have gone to a national schoolC. I could go to a national schoolD. I would go to a national school
For questions 20 and 21, choose the words that canbest replace the underlined words.
20. The teacher said that participation in sports is notoptional.A. necessary B. compulsoryC. advisable D. good
21. Karen’s father bought her a unique watch.A. a beautiful B. an interestingC. a rare D. an expensive
For questions 22 to 23 choose the best arrangement ofthe sentences to form a sensible paragraph.
22. (i) A girl shot up from her seat and rushed to thefront.(ii) The conductor had just finished checking thetickets.(iii) She pleaded with the driver not to leave hermother.(iv) Satisfied that all was well, he pressed the bellto signal the driver to start.A. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) B. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)C. (i) (iii) (ii) (iv) D. (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
23. (i) In fact, one does not need a passport to travelwithin the region.(ii) Travelling in the East African region has neverbeen easier.(iii) Since the signing of the Common MarketTreaty, restrictions on travel have been lifted.(iv) All one needs are proper national identificationpapers.A. (ii) (i) (iii) (iv) B. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)C. (iii) (ii) (i) (iv) D. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Read the passage below and answer questions 24 and25.Three girls, Mwikali, Wanjiku and Nafula, werechoosing subjects. Mwakali chose French; Wanjikuchose English, while Nafula chose German. The threegirls then chose Mathematics and Science. For the fourthsubject, Mwikali and Wanjiku chose History but Nafuladecided to take CRE. Next, Wanjiku and Nafula choseArt and Design while Mwikali chose Agriculture. Inaddition, Wanjiku took Computer Studies.24. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Only two subjects were chosen by all the girls.B. Only one subject was chosen by one girl.C. Wanjiku and Nafula share all the subjects exceptone.D. Nafula and Mwikali chose more subjects thanWanjiku.
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