CHINGA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

FORM 2 2024 TERM 3 DECEMBER HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT

ENGLISH
SECTION A: WRITING
a.)You visited your aunt who lives in Nakuru during the April holiday and you enjoyed your stay there. Write her a letter
to express your appreciation. Ask her to send you a novel you forgot at her place. (20 mks)
b.)Rewrite the following paragraph in good handwriting correcting the misspelt words. (10 Marks)
I feel confindent that I will find my mother at home. The messanger she had sent to me arrived in good time and brought
me the good news. He is a responsible person. My mother works with good people. She has no enermies. I love her
very much. She works quiet hard and let’s me do my homework. There is ussually alot of schoolwork to be done at
home. My mother has made our home a convinient working place.
c.) Imagine that you happened to go for a trip to your dream destination among other ways in which you spent your
December holiday, write a personal journal and make at-least five entries for the month of December. (20mks)

SECTION B: COMPREHENSION (20MKS)

Read the passage below and then answer the questions that follows. (20mks)
It is easier to cause a desert than it is to grow a forest. The students of Kimbuni Secondary School have come to
realize the truth in this statement through their own experience.
Five years ago the school had a teacher of agriculture posted to it. Both boys and girls stared at this teacher in
disbelief. They wondered what kind of agriculture anyone could teach in this place which received rain only in
November and then remained dry for the rest of the year. The head teacher, who was a local man, outlined to him
the difficulties to expect but promised him maximum cooperation. Mr kumbi assured the head teacher that his
training at Egerton College of Agriculture would see him through his endeavours. He sounded confident and
enthusiastic.
Today, Mr Kumbi is the proud patron of the school Environmental club. The Young Farmers Association and The
Green Belt Movement. He has inspired such love for growing plants that each student in the school has at least one
tree under his care. The species range from exotic to indigenous ones. There are several flames trees with their
beautiful, red flowers, and pine trees towering over their acacia neighbours. Furthermore,wattle trees provide a
source of money to the school through their sale to the tanning industry. Mr.Kumbi emphasize the efforts of the
students. At no stage does he give himself credit that is so obviously his. One form IV student, Acharo, believes that
the greenness of that whole compound, which has even spread to the surrounding village, is entirely the work of Mr
Kumbi. Acharo pays tribute to the head teacher, Mr Mavu, but he still feels that the real knowledge and stamina
came with Mr Kumbi. Acharo was in the Primary school section of his present Secondary School, so he has seen
the changes take place and his word is credible.
Acharo remembers the trips Mr Kumbi used to make in the school pick-up to bring in soil and then later
seedlings. Students were sent out to collect cowdung form fields and homes. Bringing water from the stream
proved cumbersome and so the head teacher approached the board of management, who together with the school
committee of the Primary School section, organized for funds to buy water pump.
From such humble beginning, Kimbuni Secondary School students can now boast of enjoying a balanced diet, and a
quiet retreat in the forest to read and feel that man can actually leave the world better place than he found it. Such
ideas come as a contrast to what the school was five years ago when it cost parents a lot of money to buy every
item on the menu. The duty of supplying water to the school was also passed on the parents; so was the cost of
reblacing iron roofing sheet ripped off by the wind.
Kimbuni Secondary school is now a model of modern Secondary School. It is surrounded by tall trees, plots of
potatoes, cabbage, beans, cauliflower and kunde. There are also banana groves and small plantations of maize and
millet. Beaming with health and pride, students lead down the valley anyone keen to know something about their
happiness, to the paddocks, sties and poultry houses. There , one will find five dairy cows and their calves, over one
hundred layers and broilers and pigs sties holding well over fifty animals. The school also keeps several goats and a
few rabbits. The boys and girls no longer look for manure for they have more than enough for their farm needs and
the school even sells farmyard manure.
A visit to Kimbuni Secondary School provides such an invaluable experience that a number of school have made
to take teams there at least once a term. It is a living proof of what an agricultural education can do for a nation and
its people.
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 QUESTIONS
i. For how long has Mr Kumbi been in Kimbuni Secondary School? (1mks)
ii. List down the four types of trees you would expect to find at Kimbuni Secondary School. (4mks)
iii. According to the third paragraph, what are the economic benefits of the afforestation taking place in the school?
(1mk)
iv. What part did the students play in improving the fertility of the land at Kimbuni Secondary School? (2mks)
v. How do the trees add peace and learning atmosphere in the school? (2mks)
vi. How did the school’s board of management assist in enabling the school to be self sufficient in food? (2mks)
vii. How has livestock keeping helped to improve the agriculture and economy of the school. (2mks)
viii. Add a question tag to the following statement. It is easier to cause a desert than it is to grow a forest, (1mk)
ix. Explain the meaning of the following words as they are used in the passage. (5mks)
a) Exotic ……………………………………………………………………………..
b) Stared………………………………………………………………………………
c) Cumbersome………………………………………………………………………
d) Invaluable…………………………………………………………………………
e) Credible……………………………………………………………………………
SECTION C: CLOZE TEST (10MKS)
Fill in the blank spaces with the most appropriate word.
You may want to (1)………………………approximately how many words you read (2)……….… … a minute; this way
you (3)…………………………check your progress through your practice( 4) ……………………….… Estimate the
number of words in a selection (5)……………………… counting the numbers of words in an average line in a
selection. If the selection is (6) ….……………. too long, you can make an exact (7)………………………… of the
words. Keep record in minutes and seconds of the (8) ………………………. of the time it takes you to read a
selection. Then, calculate your (9)……………………..… of reading in words per minute by (10)…………….………the
number of words in the passage by reading your time in minutes.

SECTION D: ORAL SKILLS (10MKS)

I. Provide another word that is pronounced as the following words. (5mks)
a) In ………………………………………..
b) Need………………………………….
c) Eye………………………………….
d) Grown………………………………..
e) Ate……………………
f.)Hire ……………
g.)Weigh ………………………
h.)Wholly ……..,…………………
i.)Blew ……………
j.)Rain ……………………………….
II. In each of the following words, write down the word that is odd one out in terms of pronunciation of the underlined
sound.(5mks)
a) Chair Chord Chore Chain
b) Phase Plight Fame Freight
c) Think Than Theatre Thought
d) Cynic Cycle Cencus Chat
e) X-Mas Xenophobia Xylophone Xylem
(ii) Identify the odd word in the following sets of words. (4mks)
(a) Thing thine although forth.
(b) Enough fish emphasize shepherd.
(c) Chore chit arch char
(d) Jet genie game orgy.

(iii) Identify the silent letters in the following words.(3mks)

-whether
Cupboard
Sigh
(iv) Give the words that are similar in meaning with the following words.(3mks)

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-Candy-

-Arise -

Vast -

SECTION E; ORAL LITERATURE (20MKS)

Read the narrative below and answer the questions that follows.
Narrative 1
A long, long time ago, there was a man and his wife. They had built their hut in the middle of the forest but they had
fenced round the homestead to keep wild animals from entering the compound. Now this man used to go to the
smithy to join the other smiths in ironwork. This time, when he went, he left his wife heavy with child.
In this forest, there was a big ogre. As soon as the man went away the ogre came into the compound with a heavy load
of firewood. When he brought the load to the compound, he dropped it outside with a big thud of this firewood.
He went inside the hut where he made some porridge. He drank it. To the expectant woman he said: “Woman with child,
take this .You do not want, I shall eat it for you. And he ate all the porridge. Now this happened everyday for many
days and the expectant mother grew as weak as the reeds by the riverside. When the time came for her delivery,
the ogre crudely assisted her but he did not give her food. Now the woman continued to be starved and grew
weaker and weaker. She became very worried yet she did not lose heart. Every day she used to spread her castor
oil seeds in the sun for she hoped to make oil for the child’s skin.
One day when she had spread castor oil seed in the sun, a dove came and helped herself with some seed. The woman
said to her. “You always come here to eat my seeds. Will you go if I send you?”
Said the dove, “Let me eat to my fill and then you can send me wherever you want”. The dove ate until she had had
enough.
“Where do you want to send me?”
“Go to the smithy and when you see the smiths, sing these words:

Mutui uu kutuai saangalalai x2

Mukau niwasyaiyei saangalalai
Avyuviiawa ni yiimu iii saangalalai
Yisi kuya na kwivua iii
Saangalalai sa
(Blacksmith smithing on your iron x2
Your wife has given birth
Assisted by an ogre
Which eats all it has prepared)
And the dove went to the smiths and sang the song:
Blacksmith smithing on your iron x2
Your wife has given birth
Assisted by an ogre
Which ate all it has prepared.
“What is this thing—of a – bird saying, disturbing our work?” said one man throwing a stone at the dove. But the dove
perched herself on another tree and sang again.
Blacksmith smithing on your iron x2
Your wife has given birth
Assisted by an ogre
Which ate all it has prepared
This time the men said;
“Haiya, perhaps this bird has a message for us. Who of us left his wife heavy with a child?”
Said one man,” I left my wife heavy.”
“Eei, take your things. Go home. This message might be yours. Your wife might have given birth and she is in danger.”
At home, the ogre was still tormenting the woman. He used to go to the shamba, dig out the sweet potatoes, prepare
them and offer them to her when they were already in his mouth,” woman with child take this. You don’t want it; I’ll
eat it for you.”
One day when the sun stood in the middle of the compound, her husband arrived from the smithy. He hid himself in the
darkest corner of the hut and awaited the ogre. When the ogre arrived he cooked, ate all the food and slept on the
naked floor. From his mouth came green, yellow and red foam that was a sign that he was fast asleep. It was then

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 that the blacksmith came down and speared him through and through until he was dead. Then the man and his wife
moved and built a new home in another place.
QUESTIONS
a) Classify the narrative and give reasons for your classification. (2mks)
b) In the story, what shows that the ogre never intended to share the food with the woman? (2mks)
c) Apart from the song, identify and illustrate any other two features that qualify the story as a traditional oral narrative.
(4mks)
d) With illustration, identify one character trait for each: (4mks)
i. The man
ii. The ogre
e) Give two uses of the song in the narrative (2mks)
f) With illustration, identify any two economic activities practiced by the community where the narrative was collected
from. ( 4mks)
g) What is the moral lesson of the story? (2mks)
Narrative 2.
Read the following narrative and answer the questions that follow.
Once upon a time, the Hare and Cock were great friends. They did everything together including living in one house.
They would every morning leave for the forest and plains to look for food to feed their family members. And every
evening they would arrive home, each with their spoil, if they had been lucky and at times with nothing at all.
Whichever the case, each one of them would be exhausted at the end of the hunt. At home, their wives would make
the meal and soon each one of them would be sound asleep.
However, on one night the hare woke up in the middle of the night so as to attend to the call of nature. When he looked
at the Cock, he saw it standing on one leg, with his head invisible. This disturbed him a bit and for the next three
nights, he woke up at the same hour to ascertain whether what he had seen was true or a hoax. But on each night
he woke up, he found the cock on one foot and presumably without his head. He then decided, the next morning on
their way to the forest to ask his friend what happened to him every night because he always appeared transformed
into a new image.
“I usually cut off my head and leg before going to sleep.” Said the Cock. Can you make me sleep like you? Without your
head and leg?” inquired the Hare.
“Sure, sure,” replied the excited Cock.
It was therefore agreed that the Cock would cut the hares head and legs the following night.
All day long, the hare waited with anticipation for night to arrive so that he could be transformed into a new being like his
friend, the Cock.
The cock to him, time was not moving. After hours of waiting, evening arrived finding the hare in a very jovial mood. He
hurriedly ate the evening meal that Mrs. Hare served, so that he could experience sleeping without his leg and
head. In the meantime, the Cock was sharpening a big matchet ready to chop off the hare’s head and legs.
Within minutes all was over. Mrs. Hare tried to wake up her husband to no avail. There was blood all over the place and
no heart beat. When she realized what had actually happened to her husband, she wailed in the darkness. On
looking up at the Cock, she saw that he had raised his matchet to cut off her head and decided to run for her dear
life never to be seen again.
The Cock was very happy and called Hen to chop the pieces which were cooked and the whole family happily feasted
on for days.
And that is why the saying goes “curiosity killed the cat.”
QUESTIONS
1) With reasons classify the above narrative (2mks)
2) Briefly describe the character of
(i) The cock (2mks)
(ii) The hare
3) Identify any two stylistic devices and explain their effect on the narrative.(6mks)
4) (i) The community makes a living from a certain economic activity. State it and give a reason for your answer .(1mk)
(ii)State one social activity evident in the narrative. Give a reason for your answer.(1mk)
5) Give the meanings of the following words.
Anticipation
Transformed (2mks)
6) What lessons do you learn from the narrative.(2mks)
7) “Curiosity killed the cat”(2mks)
(i)What do you call the above?

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 (ii) What are the functions of the same in the narrative (2mks)
QUESTION 3- ORAL LITERATURE (20mks)
f) (i) complete the following riddling session
Challenger: Riddle! Riddle!
Respondent:
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(2mks)
Challenger: my house has no door
Respondent:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (1mk)
Challenger:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(2mks)
Respondent: I give you Nairobi city.
Challenger:………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (2mks)
(ii) Who is the target audience for the above genre? (1mk)
(iii) Give two characteristics of the above genre. (2mks)
(iv) Give two functions of the above genre (2mks]
a List 3 genres of short forms. (3mks)
g) Give 3 reasons why we study oral literature (3mks)
h) Give two ways in which an active audience can participate during a narration. (2mks)
SECTION F: GRAMMAR (20MKS)
8) Fill in the blank spaces with the most appropriate form of the word in brackets. (5mks)
a) The watchman…………………………………. the lamps when he heard commotion behind the office. (light)
b) Tell me,…………………………………a wise person search for knowledge? (do)
c) Mwalimu Dida has……………………… not to run for presidency.( choose)
d) I ………………….the new suit on the day of the meeting.(wear)
e) We…………………….the National anthem when the guest of honour arrived.(sing)
9) Punctuate the following sentences. (3mks)
a) did you come to school last tuesday
b) i am reading ‘the river and the source’ for the third time
c) how beautiful you look
10) In the paragraph below, underline six misspelled words and write them correctly. (6mks)
My mother is a serious busness person. At the biggining of last term, she bought a nanny goat and two cows. She then
constructed a shed big enough to accomondate the animals even after they get young ones. This will actually save
time and money. We actually checked the calender and noted that the first cow will calve on the nineth of
September. She will definately be happy to know that we have written a letter to the Kenya Agriculture Research
Institute to pay her a visit and give her appropriate advice on farming.
11) Join the following pairs of sentences using the most appropriate conjunction. Avoid unnecessary repetition:
(4mks)
a) The form ones will be visiting the library this afternoon
The form twos will be visiting the library this afternoon
b) You can stay in the classroom and revise for the exam
You can go to the field and do some exercise.
c) The family may stay in the city for Christmas
The family may travel to Mombasa for Christmas.
d) Jelimo had no car
Jelimo arrived in time.
12) Fill in the gaps with the most appropriate preposition (2mks)
i. Jeremy sat………………………..the sun as he waited for his younger brother.
ii. Please pour the water……………………….a clean bucket.

MATHEMATICS FORM ONE

90 ÷(−6)+15−14 ×(−5)
1. Evaluate 31−(14−8)
(3 marks)
2. Work out the following giving your answer in its simplest form (3 marks)
2 1 4 1
÷ 𝑜𝑓 −1
5 2 9 10
1 1 3
− ×
8 16 8

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3. Without using mathematical tables evaluate (3 marks)
384.16 × 0.0625
√
96.04

4. Express 4.152̇43̇ as a fraction in its simplest form (4 marks)

5. A sum of money is divided between three people, Tom, Mary and Lucy in the ratio 5:3:1. If Mary has sh 700 more
than Lucy, calculate how much Tom has. (3 marks)
6. A watch which loses a half a minute every one hour was set the correct time at 0545h on Monday. Determine the
time, in the 12-hour system, the watch will show on the following Friday at 1945h. (3 marks)
7. A rectangular tank whose internal dimensions are 2.2m by 1.4m by 1.7m is three fifth full of milk. Calculate the
volume of the milk in litres. (3 marks)
8.
𝑥−1 2𝑥 +1
a. Simplify the expression − (2 marks)
𝑥 3𝑥
𝑥−1 2𝑥 +1 2
b. Solve the equation 𝑥
− 3𝑥
= 3
(2 marks)

9. Mary has 21 coins whose total value is sh 72. There are twice as many 5-shilling coins as there are ten-shilling coins.
The rest are one shilling coins. Find the number of ten-shilling coins that Mary has. (4 marks)
10. Three years ago, Juma was three times as old as Ali. In two years time the sum of their ages will be 62. Determine
their present age. (3 marks)
11. A Kenyan bank buys and sells foreign currencies at the exchange rates shown below
BUYING (KSHS) SELLING (KSHS)
1 Euro 150.00 150.50
1 U. S dollar 75.00 75.50
An American arrived in Kenya with 20,000 Euros. He converted all the Euros into Kenyan shillings at the bank. He spent
kshs. 2, 510,200 while in Kenya and converted the remaining Kenya shillings into U.S Dollars at the bank. Find the
amount in dollars that he received. (4 marks)
12. The sum of the interior angles of an n-sided polygon is 14400. Find the number of sides of the polygon hence name
the polygon. (3 marks)
13. When a certain number x is divided by 30, 45 or 54, there is always a remainder of 21.
Find the least value of the number x (3 marks
14. Mutua bought 160 trays of eggs each at shs.150 per tray. On transportation 12 eggs
broke. He later discovered that 20 eggs were rotten. If he sold the rest at shs.180 per
tray, how much profit did he make? (4 marks)
15. During a certain ceremony goats and chicken were slaughtered. The number of heads (for both chicken and goats)
was 45. The total number of legs was 100. Determine the exact number of goats and chicken slaughtered.
(3 marks)
16. Wanjiku is a sales executive earning a salary of Ksh. 20,000 and a commission of 8% for the sales in excess of Ksh.
100000. If in January 2010 she earned a total of Ksh. 48,000 in salaries and commissions.
a. Determine the amount of sales she made in that month. (4 marks)
b. If the total sales in the month of February and March increased by 18% and then dropped by 25% respectively.
Calculate;
i. Wanjiku’s commission in the month of February (3 marks)
ii. Her total earning in the month of March. (3 marks)
17. Using a ruler and a pair of compasses only, draw a parallelogram ABCD, such that angle DAB = 75 0. Length AB =
6.0cm and BC = 4.0cm from point D, drop a perpendicular to meet line AB at N
a) Measure length DN
b) Find the area of the parallelogram (10 marks
18. Three town P, Q and R are such that P is on a bearing of 120° and 20 km from Q. Town R is on bearing of 220 o and
12km from P
a) Using a scale of 1 cm to 2 km, draw and locate the positions of the three towns. (3mks)
b) Measure
i) the distance between Q and R in kilometres. (2mks)
ii) the bearing of P from R. (1mk)
iii) the bearing of R from Q. (2mks)
c) Calculate the area of the figure bounded by PQR. (2mks)
19. The ratio of adjacent sides of a rectangle is 4:5.

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a. Find the dimensions of the rectangle if its length is x + 1 cm and width is x – 3 cm. (3marks)
b. Determine the ratio of the area of the rectangle to its perimeter. (4 marks)
c. If a: b = 2:3, b:c = 4:5 and c: d = 6:7, find a: d (3 marks)
20.
a. In the figure below PQ is parallel to RS. Calculate the value of x and y (2 marks)
P Q

b. find the angle marked

Q n S (2 marks)

E 40o F
T

n D
80o form
c. Express the following numbers into standard
i. 290.64 (1 mark)
ii. 0.0000198 A B C (1 mark)

d) Using tables of square roots, find the square roots of;

a. 290.64 (2 marks)
b. 0.0000198 (2 marks)

21. Work out; {12 + (−2) – (−2 x 3)} ÷ 2(−2). (3 marks)

22. List down the first 6 prime numbers then find their product. (3 marks)
23. Work out;
1
a) 𝑜𝑓 8 ÷ 2 × (3 + 1) (3 marks)
2
1
b) and then 2 × 8 ÷ 2(3 + 1) (3 marks)
c) hence find the difference between the two. (1 mark)
24. Without multiplying out these numbers first, evaluate the numerical expression below, leaving your answer as a
fraction in its simplest form.
0.084×1.32×3.5
2.10×0.056
(3 marks)
25. a) Find the LCM of 20, 24 and 25. (2 marks)
b) A piece of land is divisible into either 20 acres, 24 acres or 25 acres for farming and leave 7 acres for a homestead.
Determine the smallest possible size of that land. (2 marks)
26. a) Use mathematical tables of squares and square roots to evaluate;
(i) 0.047252 (2 marks)
(ii) √1278 (2 marks)
b) A square plot of land has an area of 1278m . Determine perimeter of the piece of land correct to 2 decimal places.
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(2 marks)
27. Five years ago, a mother’s age was 3 times that of her daughter. In four years to come, she will be 24 years older.
Calculate the sum of their present ages. (4 marks)
28. Mutua bought 15 dozens of apples at Shs.300 per dozen. On transportation 24 apples were stolen. He later
discovered that 12 apples were rotten. If he sold the rest at Shs.30 per apple.
a) How much profit or loss in shillings did he make in this deal? (3 marks)
b) Express the profit or loss above as a percentage of the cost price. (2 marks)
29. Simplify the expression;
2 1
3
(3𝑥 − 1) − 6 (𝑥 − )
9
(2 marks)
30. Sixteen men can complete a piece of work in 12 days. How many such men would complete the same job in 8 days?
(2 marks)
31. In a utensils shop, 8 cups and 5 plates cost a total of Sh 770 while 3 similar cups and 3 similar plates cost a total of
Sh 390. Amina bought 2 cups and 1 plate. How much did she pay in total? (4 marks)

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 32. a) Find the greatest common divisor of lengths 72m and 90m. (2 marks)
b) A rectangular piece of land has the measurements in (a) above. It is to be fenced with posts placed along its entire
perimeter at equal intervals. Determine the least number of posts that will be required.
(2 marks)
𝑥+1 1−𝑥
33. a) Simplify into a single fraction; 3 − 2 (2 marks)
𝑥+1 1−𝑥
b) Hence or otherwise solve for x in the equation; − = −1 (2 marks)
3 2

34. Convert the recurring decimal into a fraction in its simplest form, hence find the exact
value of x 4.8. (4 marks)
35. a) Express 2304 as a product of its prime factors in power form. (2 marks)
b) Use the answer obtained in (a) above to find √2304 ÷ √0.2304 (2 marks)
36. Amina, Betty and Carol shared some money such that their shares were;
Amina : Betty = 2:3,
Betty : Carol = 1:2.
a) Find the ratio Amina : Betty : Carol. (2 marks)
b) The amount received by Betty given that Carol received Ksh 800 more than Amina. (2 marks)
37. A Forex bureau sells and buys foreign currency at the rates shown below.
Currency Selling (Ksh) Buying (Ksh)
1 US Dollar 125 120
100 Yen 60 50
A Japanese touring Kenya arrived with 200,000 Yen which he converted into Ksh at the bureau. He spent 75% of it while
in Kenya and reconverted the balance into US Dollars at the same bureau. How many US dollars did he receive?
(4 marks
38. The first lesson in a school starts at 7.55 am. The total time for breaks and lunch over the entire day is 2 hours and
15 minutes. There are 9 lessons in a day and the last lesson ends at 3.25pm. How long is one lesson in minutes?
(3 marks)
39. The figure below shows a cylindrical metallic solid of radius 7cm. it is has a length of 20cm.
a) Calculate;
i) The surface area of the solid. (3 marks)

ii) The volume of the solid. (2 marks)

iii) The mass of the solid in kilograms given that its density is 25g/cm3. (3 marks)
b) A square hole of side 2cm is drilled through the entire height of the solid from top to bottom as shown below.
Calculate the volume of material left. (2 marks)

40. Work out 18 ÷ 3 of (-2) x 8 ÷ 24 (3mks)

-4 ÷ 6 x 2
41. Four lights signal are programmed at intervals of 42, 54, 56 and 81 seconds. What is the earliest time (to the nearest
minute) that they will give out light simultaneously if they did so last at 11:45 a.m. (4mks)
42. Solve the equation (3mks)

5y - 2y – 5 = y
3 2 4
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43. a) Find the volume of an open iron pipe 15m long with an external diameter of 24cm and internal diameter of 18cm.
(Take = 3.142) (3mks)
b) The density of gold is 19.3g/cm3. Calculate the volume in m3 of a golden ring off mass 0.0579 (4mks)
c) A tank 4.25m long and 2.36m wide contains 360l of water. Find the depth of the water. (3mks)
44. Express the following decimals as fractions
(i) 0.468 (2mks)
(ii) 0.81 (3mks)
45. Work out 3.8 x 0.23 x 207
11.4 x 0.575 (3mks
46. A group of 190 tourists can be carried either in 4 buses and 2 vans or a bus and 10 vans. Find the number of tourists
each bus and each van can carry. (4mks)
47. The number of cattle, goats and sheep in a farm are in the ratio 6:2:3. If the animals are reduced by ¼, ½ and 1/3
respectively, how many are left if initially there were 1452 animals. (4mks)
48. Write the following fractions in an ascending order. (2mks)
2/ , 5/ , 4/ 3/
3 7 5 8
49. The length of an arc of a circle is 1/10 of the circumference of the circle. If the area of the
circle is 13.86cm2, find the angle subtended by the arc at the centre of the circle. (3mks
50.a) A salesman earns commission as follows, 15% for sales up to Ksh.50,000, 7.5% for sales
between Ksh50,000 and 150,000 and 10% for sales above 150,000,. Calculate the
commission on sales amounting to Ksh.200,000 (4mks)
b) Ken bought 24 trays of eggs at sh.2245 each. Each tray contains 30 eggs but 54 eggs broke during transportation.
At what price must he sell each egg in order to realize a profit of 22%. Give your answer to the nearest shilling.
(4mks)
c) One Sterling pound is exchanged for Ksh.105. A tourist received Ksh.315000 after exchanging all his money which
was originally in sterling pounds. How many sterling pounds had the tourist initially? (3mks)
50. Evaluate (3mks)
 8  2  12  9  4  6
56  7  2
51. Express the numbers 1470 and 7056, each as a product of prime factors.
1470 2
Hence evaluate Leave your answer in prime factor form. (3mks)
7056

3  1 5  4 of 2 1
4 7 7 3
52. Evaluate

1 
3
7
5
8
2
3
(4mks)

53. Evaluate without using mathematical tables. (4mks)

0.0084  1.23  3.5
Express your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.
2.87  0.056
54. Find the value of x 3 – 5x2 – 4x + 3 if x = -2 (2mks
55. . Simplify the expression. (3mks)
x  1 2x  1

1 3x
56. . Three partners Asha, Nangila and Cherop contributed 60,000/=, 85,000/= and 105,000 respectively. They agreed to
put 25% of the profit back into the business each year. They also agreed to put aside. 40% of the remaining profit
to cater for taxes and insurance. The rest of the profit would be shared in the ratio of their contributions. At the end
of the year the business realised a gross profit of Ksh. 225,000.
(a) Calculate the amount of money Cherop received more than Asha at the end of the year. (5mks)
57. . A cloth dealer sold 3 shirts and 2 trousers for 840 and 4 shirts and 5 trousers for 1680. Find the cost of 1 shirt and
1 trouser. (4mks)
.58. Solve the simultaneous equation below using elimination method. (3mks)
2x – 3y = 5
-x+2y=-3
59. . A company salesman sold goods worth Ksh. 240,000 for this sale. She earned commission of 4,000/=
(a) Calculate the percentage rate of commission. (2mks)
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(b) If she sold goods whose total marked price is 360,000 and allowed a discount of 2%, calculate the amount of
commission she received. (4mk
60. . A business man had 1860 bales of maize flour in his store. He sold 425 of them.
(a) How many bales were left. (1mk)
(b) If each bale contained 12 packets, how many packets remained in the store. (2mks)
61. Use prime factorisation to find
(a) GCD of 42, 105, 63. (4mks)
(b) The LCM of 210, 135, 330 leaving your answer as a product of prime factors. (4mks
62. Evaluate (1mk)
(a) -10K + 2m – 3K -5m
2 1 1
a b a
(b) 3 8 6 (2mk

(c) 26  2  3  7  4  5 (2mks)
63. Use the squares and square root tables to evaluate.
(a) 0.009823 (2mks)
(b) 0.05292 (2mks)
(c ) 5.382 (1mk)
64. Factorise the following expressions.
(a) nx – 2n +3mx -6m (3mks)
(b) x2 – xy + 4x – 4y (3mks)
65. Simplify the expressions
ay  ax
(a) (2mks
bx  by
2m  am  2 y  ay
(b) (4mks)
2m  2 y  am  ay
66. Find the ratio of a:c given.
(a) a:b = 2: 5, b:c = 5:3 (2mks)
(b) a:k=1:5, k:c=1:9 (2mks)
67. The perimeter of a semicircular protractors is 14.28cm. Find its radius. (3mks)
68. Solve the following simultaneous equation graphically and write down value of
y=3x – 1 x and y. (8mks)

KISWAHILI KIDATO CHA KWANZA

1. Huku ukitolea mifano ainisha irabu zote za Kiswahili kwa vigezo vyote vitatu.
2. Ainisha matumizi ya kiimbo kwa njia tano kwa njia tano kwa kutungia sentensi.
3. Ainisha aina zote sifa za nomino kwa kutungia sentensi.
4. Unda maneno yenye muuno wa:
(a) II
(b) KKKI
(c ) KKKKI
5. Eleza dhana zifuatatazo za lugha:-
(a) Sauti mwambatano.
(b) Silabi funge
(c ) Shadda
6. Tunga sentensi kudhihirisha matumizi mawili ya alama:-
(a) Kibainishi (‘)
(b) Parandesi ( )
(c ) Mstari (-)
7. Tunga sentensi zenye vijenzi vifuatavyo.
(a) KN (W+V) + KT (T+E)
(b) W + t + w
(c ) KT (T+E+E)
8. Geuza sentensi ifuatayo katika hali zifuatazo.
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Mama alienda sokoni.
Hali ya 1. Hali endelevu
2. Hali timilifu wakati ujao.
9. Kanusha sentensi ifuatayo:-
Wakija tutawalaki kwa shangwe.
10. Geuza nomino zifuatazo katika

Wastani Udogo Ukubwa Wingi

Mkebe
Nyoka
Mtoto
Nyundo
Ngoma
Mvulana

11. Nyambua vitenzi vifuatavyo katika kauli iliyomo mabanoni.

Nywa (Tendesha)
Fa (Tendeka)
Karibisha (kutendesheka)
Wa (kutendea)
12. Vitamkwa vifuatavyo hutamkiwa wapi?
Sauti Ala Sifa (tatu)
/p/
/m/
/ny/
/k/
13. Tofautisha kwa mifano dhana zifuatazo za lugha.
(a) vitate
(b) vitawe
(c ) visawe
14. Huku ukitolea mifano, onyesha miundo yoyote miwili ya ngeli zifuatazo
(a) ngeli ya A-WA.
(b) Ngeli LI-ya.
15. Ni nini maana ya :-
(a) Kiima
(b) Kiarifa
15. Onyesha kiima na kiarifa katika sentensi.
16. Linganisha na ulinganue kwa njia mbili vitamkwa vifuatavyo.
(a) /p/ na /t/
(b) /m/ /ng’/
SEHEMU YA B
ISIMU JAMII
1. (a) Ni nini maana ya lugha.
(b) Fafanua sifa za lugha katika jamii.
2. Eleza sababu nne zinazochangia wanafunzi kutumia lugha mseto katika maongezi yao.
3. Fafanua sifa zozote tano bainifu za sajili zifuatazo za lugha.
(a) Sajili ya sokoni.
(b) Sajili ya lugha ya vijana.
(c ) Sajili ya kituo cha polisi.
SEHEMU YA D: FASIHI SIMULIZI.
1. Fafanua tofauti zozote kumi kati ya fasihi andishi na fasihi andishi simulizi.
2. Fasihi ni sanaa. Thibitishakwa njia zozote tano
3. Onyesha kwa namna gani fasihi ni tofauti na sanaa zingine.
4. Eleza sifa sita za mganaji bora wa hadithi.
5. Fafanua aina zifuatazo za hadithi.
(a) Hurafa
(b) Ngano za maziwa
(c ) Hekaya
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(d) Ngano za mtanziko
6. Eelza umuhimu wa formula ya kufunga katika utambaji wa hadithi.
7. Fafanua makundi yoyote matano ya wahusika wanaotumiwa katika kazi ya fasihi
simulizi.

BIOLOGY FORM ONE

INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY
1. Write three major differences between plants and animals.
2. List the use of the energy obtained from the process of respiration.
3. State three characteristic si milar in plants and animals.
4. Motor vehicles move, use energy and produce carbon dioxide and water. Similar characteristics
occur in living organisms yet motor vehicles are not classified as living.
List other characteristics of living things that do NOT occur in motor vehicles.
CLASSIFICATION I
1. a) What is meant by the term binomial nomenclature? (1mk)
b) Give two reasons why classification is important (2mks)
2. Explain the following terms; (3mks)
a) Classification
b) Taxonomy
c) Binomial nomenclature
3. a) State three characteristics of Monera that are not found in other kingdoms (3mks)
b) Name the class to which a termite belongs (1mk)
4. Ascaris lumbricoides is an example of an endoparasite. The name Ascaris refer to
5. Blackjack (Bidens pilosa) belongs to the family compositae.
What does pilosa stand for? (1mk)
6. Define the term species. (1mk)
7. Distinguish between Taxonomy and taxon. (1mk)
THE CELL
1. Which organelle would be abundant in?
Skeletal muscle cell __________________
Palisade cell __________________
2. State the functions of the following organelles.
Lysosomes __________________
Golgi apparatus __________________
3. State the functions of the following organelles;
Goigi apparatus _______________
Ribosomes cell _______________
4. Name the organelles that perform each of the following functions in a cell.
Protein synthesis __________________
Transport cell secretions __________________
5. The diagram below represents a cell.

a) Name the parts labeled x and y

b) Suggest why the structures labeled x would be more on one side than the other side.
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6. a) State the function of cristae in mitochondria (1mk)
b) The diagram below represents a cell organelle

(i) Name the part labeled Y (1mk)

(ii) State the function of the part labeled X (2 mks)
7. a) What is the formula for calculating linear magnification of a specimen when using a hand lens?
(1mk)
b) Give a reason why staining is necessary when preparing specimens for observation under the
microscope. (1mk)
8. State three functions of Golgi apparatus. (3mks)
9. Name two structures found in plant cell but are absent in animals cell.
10. Write the role of the following parts of a microscope
i) Nerve cell
ii) Palisade cell
iii) Root hair cell
iv) Red blood cell
11. The diameter field of view of a light microscopic is 3.5mm.
Plant cells lying of the diameter are 10.
Determine the size of one cell microns (1mm = 10 00µm)
12. Define the following
i) Tissue
ii) Organ
iii) Organ system
CELL PHYSIOLOGY
1. The table below shows the concentration of some ions in pond water and in the cells sap of an
aquatic plant growing in the pond.

Ions Concentration in pond water (parts Concentration in cell sap (parts

per million) per million)

Sodium 50 30

Potassium 2 150

Calcium 1.5 1

Chloride 180 200

a) Name the processes by which the following ions could have been taken up by this plant. (2mks)
i) Sodium ions
ii) Potassium ions
b) For each processes named in (a) (i) and (ii) above, state one condition necessary for the process
to take place. (2mks)
2. Explain how water in the soil enters the root hairs of a plant. (4mks)
3. Explain how drooping of leaves on a hot sunny day is advantageous to a plant.
(2mks)
4. a) What is diffusion? (2mks)
b) How do the following factors affect the rate of diffusion?
i) Diffusion gradient (1mk)
ii) Surface area to volume ratio (1mk)
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iii) Temperature (1mk)
c) Outline 3 roles of active transport in the human body (2mks)
5. State the importance of osmosis in plants (3mks)
6. An experiment was set up as shown in the diagram below.

The set up was left for 30 minutes.

a) State the expected results. (1mk)
b) Explain your answer in (a) above. (3mks)
7. Explain why plant cells do not burst when immersed in distilled water. (2mks)
8. Distinguish between diffusion and osmosis. (2mks)
9. Define the following terms in relation to a cell
a) Isotonic solution
b) Hypotonic solution
c) Hypertonic solution (3mks)
10. Addition of large amounts of salt to soil in which plants are growing kills the plants. Explain (6mks)
11. Explain why
a) Red blood cells burst when placed in distilled water while plant cells remain intact.
b) Fresh water protozoa like amoeba do not burst when placed in distilled water. (2mks)
CHAPTER 5
NUTRITION IN PLANTS
PAST KCSE QUESTIONS ON THE TOPIC
1. An experiment was carried out to investigate the rate of reaction shown below.
Sucrose → Fructose + Glucose
For the products; fructose and glucose to be formed, it was found that substance K was to be added
and the temperature maintained at 370C.
When another substance L was added, the reaction slowed down and eventually stopped.
a) Suggest the identity of substances K and L. (2mks)
K ________________________
L ________________________
b) Other than temperature state three ways by which the rate of reaction could be increased. (3mks)
c) Explain how substance L slowed down the reaction . (1mk)
2. State the role of light in the process of photosynthesis. (2mks)
Name one product of dark reaction in Photosynthesis (1mk)
3. State one effect of magnesium deficiency in green plants.
4. The graph below shows the effect of substrate concentratio n on the rate of enzyme reaction.

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a) Account for the shape of the graph between
i) A and B (3mks)
ii) B and C (2mks)
b) How can the rate of reaction be increased after point B? (1mk)
c) State two factors that affect the rate of enzyme reaction. (2mks)
5. a) State the function of co-factors in cell metabolism. (1 mk)
b) Give one example of a metallic co -factor. (1 mk)
6. Name two mineral elements that are necessary in the synthesis of chlorophyll.
(2mks)
7. What is the role of the vascular bundles in plant s nutrition? (3mks)
8. Describe what happens during the light stage of photosynthesis. (3mks)
9. Photosynthesis takes place in two stages. Name the part of the chloroplast where
i) Light stage occurs
ii) Dark stage occurs (2mks)
b) How is dark stage dependant on the light stage of photosynthesis? (2mks)
10. A solution of sugarcane was boiled with hydrochloric acid; sodium carbonate was heated with
Benedict’s solution. An orange precipitate was formed.
a) Why was the solution boiled with hydrochloric acid? ( 1mk)
b) To which class of carbohydrates does sugarcane belong?
c) Name the type of reaction that takes place when:
i) Simple sugars combine to form complex sugar. (1mk)
ii) A complex sugar is broken into simple sugar. (1mk)
d) State the form in which carbo hydrates are stored in:
i) Plants
ii) Animals (2mks)
11. i) Name structural units of lipids (1mk)
ii) State three important functions of lipids in living organisms. (3mks)
12. The diagram below shows an experiment carried out to investigate photosynthesis in a potted
plant which has been kept in the dark for 48 hours.

The setup was left in the sunshine for 6 hours. The leaf was tested for starch using iodine solution at
the end of the experiment.
a) What would be the colours of the regions of the leaf mar ked L. M and N?
(3mks)
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b) What is the function of the sodium hydroxide pellets? (1mk)

NUTRITION IN ANIMALS
a) Name the bacteria found in the root nodules of leguminous plant. (1mk)
b) State the association of the bacteria named in a) above with the
leguminous plants. (1mk)
2. a) State the function of co-factors in cell metabolism.
b) Give one example of metallic co -factor.
3. Name the disease in humans that is cause by lack of vitamin C. (1mk)
4. Name a disease caused by lack of each of the following in human diet;
Vitamin D (1mk)
Iodine (1mk)
5. Explain how birds of prey are adapted to obtaining their food. (2mks)
6. Explain biological principles behind the preservation of meat by;
i) Salting
ii) Refrigeration
iii) Canning (3mks)
7. State one similarity and one difference between parasitic and predatory modes of feeding (3mks)
8. In an investigation, the pancreatic duct of a mammal was blocked.
It was found that the blood sugar regulation remained normal while foo d digestion was impaired.
Explain these observations. (3mks)
9. Give a reason why lack of roughage in diet often leads to constipation.
10. a) What does the term digestion mean? (2mks)
b) Describe how the mammalian small intestine is adapted to its
function. (18mks)
11. State the role of vitamin C in humans. (2mks)
12. a) Distinguish between the terms homodont and heterodont. (1mk)
b) What is the function of carnasial teeth? (1mk)
c) A certain animal has no incisors, no canines, 6 premolars and 6
molars in its upper jaw, in the lower jaw there are 6 incisors, 2 canines, 6 premolars and 6 molars.
Write its dental formula.
13. a) State two functions of bile juice in the digestion of food.
(2mks)
b) How does substrate concentration affects the rate of enzyme ac tion? (1mk)
14. Name the end-products of the light stage in photosynthesis. (2mks)
15. The diagram below represents a section through a human tooth.
a) i) Name the type of tooth shown.
ii) Give a reason for your answer in (a) (i) above. (1mk)
b) State a factor that denatures enzymes. (1mk)
16. a) Name a fat soluble vitamin manufactured by the human body. (1mk)
b) State two functions of potassium ions in the human body. (2mks)
17. a) The action of ptyalin stops at the stomach. Explain. (1mk)
b) State a fac tor that denatures enzymes. (1mk)
c) Name the features that increase the surface area of small intestines.
(2mks)
18 Define the following terms (5mks)
a) Ingestion
b) Digestion
c) Absorption
d) Assimilation
e) Egestion
19 Explain the role of the following organs in the digestion of food in a mammal.
a) Salivary glands
b) Pancrease
c) Liver (3mks)
20 State any three functions of the mucus, which is secreted along the wall of the alimentary canal.
(3mks)
21. Explain why the digestion of starch stops after foo d enters the stomach. (3mks)

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22. Give an account of the adaptation of a named herbivore to its mode of feeding.
(3mks)
23. What are the contents of gastric juice and what is their role in digestion. (6mks)
24. Liver damage leads to impaired digestion of fa ts. Explain the statement. (3mks)
25. For each of the following nutrients give one example of a good source and one example of its role
in the body.

Nutrient Food Role in the

source body

Vitamin
A

Iron

Iodine

Vitamin
D

Protein

FORM ONE CHEMISTRY

1. The diagram below shows a set up of apparatus used to prepare oxygen gas and pass it over
burning candle. The experiment was allowed to run for several minutes.

(i) Identify liquid M. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) Write an equation for the reaction that forms oxygen gas in the set up. (1mk)

(ii) Drops of methyl orange indicator was added to solution formed in flask II . State and explain the observations
made. (2mks)
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The apparatus below was used to separate a mixture of liquid A and B.

(a) State two properties of the liquids that make it possible to separate them are using such apparatus. (2
marks)

3. solid sodium carbonate was added to a solution of Aluminium chloride in a test tube.State and explain the
observations made. (2mk)
4. The table below shows some elements in the periodic table. Use it to answer the questions that follow. The letters are
not the actual symbols of the elements.

F
A G E B D
C

a) (i) Show the electron arrangement of :

G………………………………………… (1mk)

Ion of D………………………………………. (1mk)

(ii) Write the formula of the compound formed between the elements C and G. (1mk)

b) Show on the grid above an element Y which forms an oxide with the formular Y2O3belonging to Period 2 .
(1mk)

(c). Compare the following with explanations:

(i) The reactivity of A and C (2mks)
Write the formula of the compound formed between C and F
Identify the most reactive non metal

(ii) Atomic radii of elements A and E (2mks)

(iii) Ionization energies of elements A and C. (2mks)

Draw the structure of dimer of E
iv) write an equation to show the effect of heat on
I. nitrate of C(1mk)
II. hydrogen carbonate of G (1mk)

v) what name is given to the group of elements to which element G and A belong (1mk
using dot and crosses show the bonding in hydroxonium ion and ammonium ion
identify the used of halogens
5 .Name the process which takes place when
(i)Iodine changes directly from solid to gas (1mark)
(ii)Water changes to water vapour (steam) (1mark)
(iii)Ability of a metal to be drawn into thin wires (1mk)
6.The table below gives atomic numbers of elements represented by the letters A, B, C and D.

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Use the information to answer the questions that follow.
(a) Name the type of bonding that exists in the compound formed when A and D react. (1mk)
(b) Select the letter which represents the best oxidizing agent.
Give a reason for your answer. (1mk)
(c) Give a reason why phosphorous is stored under water. (1mk
7 .Study the set up below and answer the questions that follow.
Magnesium Ribbon Gas M burning

(a).Identify gas M. Heat (1mark)

(b).Write an equation of the reaction that takes place in the combustion tube. (1marks)
8. In the industrial preparation of oxygen, state: Copper II Sulphate Crystals
(a).How dust particles are removed from air. (1mk)
(b).Why carbon (IV) oxide is removed before the mixture is cooled to – 250C (1mk)
9.Describe how a sample of pure sodium chloride
Heat can be obtained from a mixture of
iodine,sodium chloride and sand. (3mks)
10. The set up below was used to prepare dry hydrogen gas. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
Hydrochloric
acid Cardboard

Zinc granules

Liquid Y
(i) Identify a mistake in the set up (1mk)
(ii) Write an equation for the reaction for the reaction that produces hydrogen gas (1mk)
(iii) State one use of liquid Y
11. An element E has relative atomic mass of 69.39. Given that the element has two isotopes of atomic masses 60.15
and 70.15, calculate the relative abundance of each of the isotopes. (3mks)
12.Describe how a solid sample of Lead(II) Chloride can be prepared using the following reagents:Dilute Nitric Acid,
Dilute Hydrochloric Acid and Lead Carbonate. (3mks)
13. Amino acids K and L were found to be pure compounds. A chromatogram of these amino acids of K and L and also
of three sugars, glucose, fructose and galactose was made with the results shown below.
Key

K Amino acid K

L Amino acid L

III Glucose

IV Fructose

a) What two simple sugars must be present in powders K and L? V (1 mk)

galactose
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
b) Indicate the solvent font on the diagram above. (1 mk)
c) State two properties on which the separation above depends on (1mk)
d)state one application of the process above (1mk)
V Galactose
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 14. Using dots () and crosses () to represent the outermost electrons, draw the structure to
show the bonding in (C=6, O = 8 , N=7, H=1)
i) CO. (2mk)
ii) NH4+ (2mk)

15. The electron arrangement of ions Q2- and R3+ are as 2, 8, 8, and 2,8 respectively.
(a) Write the electron arrangement of the elements Q and R
(2marks)
(b) Write the formula of the compound that would be formed between Q and R
(1mark)

16.Study the diagram below then use it to answer the questions that follow.

wooden splint
a) Draw the wooden splint at the end of the experiment. If it was slipped then removed. (1 mark)
b) Explain the appearance of the wooden splint in (a) above. (2 marks)
17. Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow. The diagram shows the method used to separate
component of mixture P

Thermometer Hot water

Liebig condenser
X

Cold water
Flask
a) Name X ...................................................................................................................
Liquid (½ mark)
b) What is the name givenP to the method used in separation of mixture Distillate
Mixture P? (½ mark)
c) What would happen if the inlet and outlet of water were interchanged ? (1 mark)
d) Which physical property is used Heat to separate mixture P ? ( 1 mark
18. Below are PH values of some solutions.
Solution Z Y X W
PH 6.5 13.5 2.2 8.0
i) Which solution is likely to be
I. acidic rain ................................................................................................ (½ mark)
II. Potassium hydroxide ................................................................................. (½ mark)
ii) A solution which could be used as anti acid (1mk)
19. The diagram below is used in preparation of liquid L

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a) Explain the observations that would be made if calcium turnings were used instead of zinc granules in the above
experiment. (2mk

b) (i) Explain how liquid L can be identified by chemical means. (2mks

(ii) How could the purity of liquid L be confirmed? (1mk

(c)Name asuitable catalyst for the reaction above (1mk)

(d) When magnesium is heated in steam it reacts rapidly forming a white solid and gas X.

(i)Write an equation that took place in the heated test tube. (1mk)
(ii).Why is the gas X collected as shown in the diagram above? (1mk
(iii).How would you confirm the gas collected? (1mk)
20.An iron sculpture was produced to commemorate the anniversary of founder of a certain village. To prevent it from
rusting, the village elder attached it by a wire to a block of zinc which was stored underground out of sight.
(i).Explain how the village elder’s action would prevent the rusting of the sculpture. (1mk)
(ii).What name is given to this method of preventing rusting? (1mk)
(iii).List down two other ways in which rusting of the statue could be prevented. (1mk)
21. Study the table below and answer the questions that follows
Substance A B C D E F
Melting point (oC) 801 113 139 5 -101 3700
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Boiling point (oC) 1410 445 457 54 -36 4027
Electrical conductivity Solid Poor Good Poor Poor Poor
liquid poor Good Poor Poor Poor
a)Identify with a reason the type of structure in
i) Substance A (1mk)
Structure………………………………….
Reason…………………………….
Substance C (1mk)
Structure………………………
Reason……………………..
b) Which compound have a simple molecular structure and exist as a liquid at room temperature (1mk
c) Suggest a reason why substance B has two melting points (1mk)
d) Which substance could have giant atomic substance. (1mk)
22. when solid H was left exposed, it became dump. What property of solid H is demonstrated
23.Give the structural difference between a thistle funnel and a dropping funnel (1mk)
24. a)Give the name of the most suitable method used to separate the underlined substance from the mixture.
i) Water and sand ( ½ mk)
ii) Water and ethanol ( ½ mk)
iii) Sodium chloride and water. (½ mk)
b) List any three methods that can be used to separate a mixture of water and kerosene. (1 ½ mk)
25. a)The table below shows some solutions and their pH value
Solution pH values
G 13
F 2
B 7
J 6
W 9
i) Which of the above solutions is likely to be;
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 i) Sodium hydroxide ------------------------ (1mk)
ii) Distilled water --------------------------- (1mk)
ii) Choose a solution that can be used as an anti-acid ---------------------- (1mk)
iii) That can turn methyl orange pink ---------------------------- (1mk)
iv) A combination of two solutions that can react with each other to form a salt and water only.
v) That will react most vigorously with sodium carbonate -------------------------------------- (1mk)
b) Name the indicator that was used to obtain the values above. ------------------------------- (1mk)
26.In the laboratory preparation of oxygen gas, Hydrogen peroxide is used.
a) Name the catalyst used --------------------------------------------------- (1mk)
b) Write a chemical equation for the reaction (1mk)
c) Give another set of reagents used to prepare oxygen apart from the one used above. (1mk)
d) Apart from the hospital use state any other 2 uses of oxygen gas. (2mk)
27. a)i) State and explain any two observations made when a piece of sodium metal is dropped into cold water in a
trough. (4mk)
Observation Explanation
ii) State and explain the observation made when blue and red litmus papers are placed the solution formed above.
(1mk)
28.a) Define the term sublimation (1mk)
b) List any two substances that sublimes apart from iodine. (2mk)
29. The set-up below was used to prepare and collect gas X. During the experiment cleaned magnesium ribbon was
strongly heated before heating the moist sand.

(a) Why is the moist sand heated before heating the magnesium ribbon? (1mk)
(b) State one observation that would be noted in the reaction tube (1mk)
(c) Write the equation for the reaction in the reaction tube. (1mk)
30. Complete the equations below and write the products formed. (4mk)
a) Magnesium metal + hydrochloric acid
b) Zinc carbonate + nitric v acid
c) Copper ii oxide + sulphuric vi acid
d) Potassium hydroxide + phosphoric acid
31. The set-up below was used to prepare a sample of hydrogen gas. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

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(a) Complete the diagram to show how hydrogen gas can be collected (2mk)
b) State any two physical properties of hydrogen gas. (2mk)
32. Air was slowly and repeatedly passed over heated copper from syringe A to syringe B as shown below. This was
done until a constant volume of air was obtained.

(a) Why was the air passed over the heated copper ;
i) Repeatedly (1mk)
ii) Slowly (1mk)
b) If the original volume of air in the syringe was 76cm 3 and final volume was 63cm3, calculate the percentage of air
used. (1mk)
c) Compare the percentage of air used with the one that would be used if copper was replaced with magnesium.
(2mk)

33. (a) What is the chemical of rust? (1mk)

(b) Give two methods that can be used to prevent rusting. (2mk)
(c) List two substances which speeds up the rusting process. (2mk)
d) State two advantages of rusting. (2mk)
34. a) Fill in the missing names or symbols in the table below. (4mk)
Element name Symbol
Sodium
C
Pb
Neon
Aluminium
Mn
Zinc
Ag

b) Name the elements present in each of the following compounds. (3mk)

i) Potassium carbonate
ii) Magnesium nitrate
35. A student found a colourless liquid neutral to litmus in a beaker in the laboratory. The liquid was suspected to be
water. Describe a simple chemical test that would be used to confirm the identity of the liquid.
(2mk)
36. In an experiment, dry hydrogen gas was passed over heated copper (II) Oxide as shown in the diagram below.

a) State and explain the observations made in the combustion tube (4mk)
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b) Why is the excess gas being burnt at the flame? (1mk)
c) Write an equation of the reaction at the flame? (1mk)
37. Study the chemical equation below and answer the questions that follow.
Zinc oxide + Magnesium Magnesium oxide + Zinc
Identify the; (4mk)
i) Substance reduced ------------------------------------------------------
ii) Oxidizing agent -----------------------------------------------------------
iii) Substance oxidized -------------------------------------------------------
iv) Type of reaction represented above. ---------------------------------------------------
38. Define the following terms; (2mk)
a) Drug abuse-
b) Over the counter drugs

39. State whether the following reactions are permanent or temporary changes. (5mk)
i) Melting of ice-
ii) Rusting of iron –
iii) Burning of papers-
iv) Deposition of purple iodine vapour-
v) Burning of candle wax-
40. a) Draw the shapes of the following laboratory apparatus. (2mk)
i) Deflagrating spoon
ii) Filter funnel
b) State the function of the following laboratory apparatus (2mk)
i) Dropper
ii) Crucible
c) The major source of heat in the laboratory is the Bunsen burner. State the function of the following parts of the burner.
(3mk)
a)base
b)collar
c) chimney

PHYSICS F1
a) Mechanics is one of the branches of physics state what it deals with. (1mk)
b) Name the branch of physics that deals with:
i) Propagation of energy through space. (2mks)
ii) Behaviour of light as it traverses various media.
c) One basic laboratory rule is proper dressing. Give an example of proper dressing. (1mk)
1. Name two instruments for measuring volume of liquids. (2mks)
2. Fig 1 shows a measuring cylinder.

a) Record the reading of volume, V1 of liquid in the measuring cylinder. (1mk)

b) Determine the reading on the measuring cylinder after 5 drops of water each of volume 0.6cm3 are added.
(2mks)
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 c) Mark the new reading of volume, V2 on the diagram. (1mk)
3. The mass of a density bottle is 20g when empty and 45g when full of water. When full of mercury its mass is 360g.
a) i. Calculate the mass of water that fills the density bottle. (2mks)
ii. Calculate the mass of mercury that fills the density bottle. (1mk)
b) i. Given that the density of water is 1g/cm3, calculate the volume of water that fills the density
bottle. (2mks)
ii. Give the volume of mercury that fills the density bottle. (1mk)
iii. Calculate the density of mercury. (2mks)
4. a) Define force and state its SI unit. (2mks)
b) Differentiate between cohesive and adhesive forces. (2mks)
5. List two factors affecting surface tension. (2mks)
6. A body weighs 65N. Calculate its mass (g= 10N/Kg) (2mks
7. Define pressure giving its SI unit. (2mks)
8. Fig 2. Below shows a liquid manometer being used to measure gas pressure contained in a small bag.

i. Name the pressure acting on surface of water at: (2mks)

X …………………………………………

Y ………………………………………….

ii. State why pressure at X is equal to pressure at Z. (1mk)

iii. If h=10cm, atmospheric = 103000N/m2 and density of water is 1000kg/m3, determine the pressure of the gas in the
small bag. (3mks)
9. State two properties of the hydraulic brake fluid. (2mks)
10. Figure below shows a lift pump.

a) Name the valve that opens and the one that closes when the piston is pulled upwards.
(2mks)
Opens ………………………………

Closes……………………………..

b) Explain why valve Y closes when the piston is pushed downwards. (2mks)

11. a) State the kinetic theory of matter. (1mks)

The figure below shows a set up used to study motion of smoke particles in air.

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 State the purpose of:

i. Apparatus A…………………………………………………………………… (2mks)

ii. Lens …………………………………………………………………………..
b) Give two reasons why smoke particles are preferred in this experiment. (2mks)
c) State and explain the nature of observed motion of the smoke particles. (2mks)
12. Figure below shows bimetallic strip at room temperature and the same strip at 100 oC.

i. Compare linear expansivity values of the two metals. (2mks

ii. State how the two metals are joined together. (1mk
iii. State one application of the bimetallic strip. (1mk)
13. Give a reason for each of the following.
i. In building and construction steel metal is used to reinforce concrete. (2mks)
ii. Ordinary glass tumbler breaks when hot water is poured in it.
14. State one advantage of alcohol over mercury when used as a thermometer liquid. (1mk)
15. Convert the following; (3mks)
a. 298K to oC.
b. -100C to K
c. 00C to K
16. State the three modes of heat transfer. (3mks)
17. State three factors that affect rate of heat transfer by conduction of a given metal conductor.
(3mks)
18. Explain why metals conduct heat faster than non-metals. (2mk
19. Give a reason why two thin blankets are warmer than one thick blanket. (1
20. Give two differences between mass and weight. (4mks)

21. Complete the following basic physical quantities table. (3mks)

Basic physical quantity SI unit Symbol
Electric current Ampere A
Amount of substance mol
Thermodynamic temperature

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22. The figure below, ammonia gas and an acid gas diffuse and react to form a white deposit on the walls of the glass
tube, the deposit forms nearer end B.

a. State which gas diffused faster. (1mk)

b. Explain how the rate of diffusion depends on the density of a gas. (2m
c. Explain the effect of performing the experiment above at a higher temperature
23. Give two career opportunities in physics (2mks)
24. State one factor that determines the choice of an instrument used in measuring length (1mk)
25. State three properties of a liquid that is suitable for use in a thermometer (3mks)
26. The density of a material is 22.5gcm-3. Express this in SI units. (3mks)
27. The mass of an empty density bottle is 20g. Its mass when filled with water is 40g and 50g when filled with liquid X.
3
Calculate the density of liquid X in SI units if density of water is 1000kg/m . (4 mks)
28. State 3 effects of anomalous expansion of water (3mks)
29. A man wants to fit a brass ring tightly onto a steel rod of diameter equal to the inner diameter of the ring. Explain how
this can be achieved. (2 mks)
30. Brownian motion of smoke particles can be studied by using the apparatus shown below. To observe the motion,
some smoke is enclosed in the smoke cell and then observed through the microscope.

a) Explain the role of

the lamp, lens and
microscope in the experiment (3mks)
b) State and explain the nature of the observed motion of the smoke particles (2 mks)
(c) State what will be observed about the motion of the smoke particles if the temperature surrounding the smoke cell is
slightly raised. (2 mark
31. The experiment below was done by form 1 students.
Ball and ring experiment

Procedure
-Obtain a ball and ring apparatus bigger than the size of the ball.
-Pass the ball through the ring at room temperature.
-Heat the ball using a Bunsen burner for one minute.
-Try to pass the ball through the ring and observe what happens.
-Let it cool for some time and try passing the ball again.
(i) What was the purpose of experiment? (1 mk)
(ii) What happens when you try to pass the ball through the ring before heating it? (1 mk)
(iii) What happens to the ball when heated? (1 mk)
(iv) What happens when you try to pass the ball just after heating it? Explain. (2 mks)
(v) What is observed when you try to pass the cooled ball through the ring (1mk)
c) State any three effects of a force on a body (3mks)

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11 The diagram below shows a simple hydraulic lift

If a force of 160N is applied on the small piston. Determine:

(i) The pressure at the side of small piston A.(2mks)
(ii) Pressure experienced by the oil (1mk)
(iii) Force produced on large piston B to compress the bale (3mks)
(iv) State two factors that affect pressure other than depth. (2mk)
32. a) Giving an example in each, state the difference between scalar and vector quantity. (4mks)
33. State two examples of non-contact forces.
b) A concrete slab of mass 20g is held by a steel cable of a crane as shown below. Name and show the forces acting on
the slab (2mks)
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GEOGRAPHY FORM ONE

WEATHER
1.
(a) How does a sea breeze occur? ( 2 mks)
(a) Use the map of Africa below to answer questions

(b) (b) (i)

(i)Name the ocean currents marked H, J, and K (3 mks)
(ii) State two effects of a warm ocean current on the adjacent
coastlands (2 mks)
2. (a) Name two theories of the origin of the earth (2 mks)
(b) Name four layers of the earth’s atmosphere (4 mks)
3. (a) State two conditions that are necessary for the formation of fog.

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(b) The diagram below shows some types of clouds. Use it to answer the
questions that follow. 8

(i) Name the clouds marked R

(ii) Give two weather conditions associated with cumulonimbus clouds
4. a) the tables below represent rainfall and temperature of stations X and Y.
Use them to answer questions (a) and (b)

MONTHS J F M A M J J A S O N D

TEMPERATURE 30 31 31 31 30 29 29 28 28 29 29 30
IN 0c

RAINFALL IN MM 250 250 325 300 213 25 25 25 100 275 380 200

MONTHS J F M A M J J A S O N D

TEMPERATURE 21 20 20 17 15 13 12 13 15 16 18 20
IN 0c
RAINFALL IN MM 12 12 15 50 90 110 87 87 50 35 20 15

a) (i) For each of the two stations calculate the mean annual temperature.
X
Y
(ii) Calculate the annual rainfall for station Y
(iii) On the graph paper provided, draw a bar graph to represent rainfall for
station x. Use vertical scale of 1cm to represent 50mm
b)
Describe the climatic characteristics of station Y.9
5.
a)
The table below shows climatic data of a station in Kenya.
Use it to answer question (a)
MONTH J F M A M J J A S O N D

TEMPERATURE 28.9 29.7 30.3 29.9 29.7 29.2 28.4 28.7 29.6 30.1 29.2 28.7
IN 0c
RAINFALL IN MM 9.0 8.0 21.0 49.0 25.0 9.0 20.0 10.0 4.0 10.0 17.0 11.0

i)
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What is the annual range of temperature at the station?
ii)
Calculate the total rainfall for the station.
b) State three factors that influence climate.
6.
(a)
Name two elements of weather that can be recorded at a school weather station
(b)
Give three reasons why the recording of data at a school weather station may be inaccurate
7.
(a)
Describe a suitable site where you would locate a weather station in your School (2 mks)
(b)
Give reasons why a Stevenson’s screen is:
(i)
Painted White (2 mks)
(ii)
Has louvers (2 mks)
8.
Define relative humidity.(2 mks)
9.
(a)
Identify four characteristics of convectional rainfall.(4mks)
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(b)
State the difference between radiation fog and advection fog. (4mks)
10. (a)
Briefly describe how the six thermometers operate. (5mks)
(b)
Three ways in which clouds are classified. (3mks)
11. (a)
Give three precautions to be taken when citing a weather station. (3mks)
(b)
State three factors determining the amount of solar radiation reaching the earth's surface. (3mks)
12. Define the following terms:
(i)
Climate
(ii)
Relative humidity
(iii) Weather forecasting
(iv) Absolute humidity
(v)
Weather lore (5mks)
13.
State the advantages of studying weather through field work. (5mks)
14. (a)
Describe how you would use the following apparatus during a field study.
Rainfall, maximum and minimum thermometers. (3mks)
(b)
Identify and explain the formation of the type of rainfall found in the Lake Region or Kenya. (8mks)
(c)
Briefly write down two problems associated with the type rainfall above. (4mks)
15. (a)
What is weather forecasting? (2mks)
(b)
List four problems of weather forecasting. (4mks)
(c)
State four ways in which weather forecasting is important to the human activities. (4mks)

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16. (a)
Explain three ways in which clouds influence weather. (3mks)
(b)
Use the data below to answer questions that follow.
MONTH J F M A M J J A S O N D

TEMPERATURE 25 26 26 24 23 22 21 21 22 22 22 22
IN °C
RAINFALL IN MM 42 40 73 171 90 89 163 160 71 68 64 42

(i)
Calculate mean annual temperature
(ii)
Calculate annual rainfall
(iii) Calculate annual range of temperature.
(iv) Calculate the mean annual rainfall
(v)
Which is the wettest month? (10 mks)
17. (a) Define 3 air mass. (2mks)
(b) Name types of air masses. (3mks)
(c)
A mass of air at 15°C can hold 20gm/cm3 of moisture. The same air at the same temperature has 6gm/cm3 of moisture.
What is its relative humidity? (4mks)
18. Name two instruments placed in the Stevenson Screen. (2mks)
Why does sea breeze flow at night time? (3mks)
ROCKS AND MINERALS
1.(a) Describe the following characteristics of minerals
(i) Colour (2mks)
(ii) Cleavage (2mks)
(iii) Hardness (2mks)
(b) (i) Give two types of igneous rocks (2 mks)
(ii) Explain three conditions necessary fro the growth of coral polyps (6mks)
(c)
State four uses of rocks (4mks)
(d)
You are planning to carry out a field study on the rocks within your school environment
(i)
Give two secondary sources of information you would use to prepare for the field study 2mks)
(ii)
State why you would need the following items during the field study:
A fork jembe (1mk)
A polythene bag (1mk)
(iii) Suppose during the field study you collected marble, sandstone and granite, classify each of these samples
according to its mode of formation (3mks)
2.
(a)
State two characteristics of sedimentary rocks (2mks)
(b)
Give two examples of chemically formed sedimentary rocks (2mks)
3.
a)
Name the type of rocks which results from the metamorphism of:
(i)
Granite
(ii)
Clay (2mks)
b)
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Give two reasons why sedimentary rocks are widespread in the coastal plain of Kenya. (2mks)
4.
(a)
(i)
What is a rock? (2mks)
(ii)
Describe three ways through which sedimentary rocks are formed
- Mechanically formed
- Organically formed
- Chemically formed (6mks)
(b)
Describe two process through which sedimentary rocks changer into metamorphic rocks
(c)
Give an example of each of the following types of igneous rocks
(i)
Plutonic rocks (1mks)
(ii)
Hypabyssal rocks (1mks)
(iii)
Volcanic rocks (1mks)
(d)
Suppose you were to carry out a field study of rocks within the vicinity of your school
(i)
Name three secondary sources of information you would use to prepare for the field study (3mks)
(ii)
State four activities you would carry during the filed study (3mks)
(iii) State three problems you are likely to experience during the field study
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5.
(a)
Differentiate between plutonic rocks and volcanic rocks
(b)
Describe how lava plateau is formed
(c)
(i)
Name three volcanic features found in the rift valley of Kenya
(ii)
Explain four negative effects of vulcanicity in Kenya
(d)
You intend to carry out a field study of a volcanic landscape
(i)
State four reasons why it is necessary to conduct a reconnaissance
of the area of study.
(ii)
During your field work, you intend to study volcanic rocks, state
why you would need the following items
6.
(a)
State two main conditions that influence the characteristics of igneous
rocks.
(2mks)
(b)
Write down three characteristics of sedimentary rocks.
(3mks)
(c)
Name two examples of organic sedimentary rocks and where found in
Kenya.
(2mks)

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(d)
Name four examples of metamorphic rocks and state the original rock
from which each was formed.
(4mks)
(e)
Describe the importance of rocks to human activities. (5mks)
7.
(a)
State with examples three classes of mechanically formed sedimentary rocks. (6mks)
(b)
Differentiate between regional metamorphism and contact metamorphism. (4mks)
8.
(a)
List two examples of extrusive igneous rocks. (2mks)
(b)
Differentiate between extrusive and intrusive rocks giving an example in 24 each case.
(2mks)
9.
What is a rock? (2mks)
10. What is a mineral?(2mks)
11. Describe changes that occur in sedimentary rocks when they are subjected to high heat and pressure.(4mks)
12. Describe calcareous rocks. (2mks)
13. Describe carbonaceous rocks. (2mks)
14. Give examples of chemically formed sedimentary rocks. (2mks)
15. How are coral rock formed? (3mks)
16. How do rocks become metamorphic? (3mks)

MINING
1.
The table below shows petroleum production in thousand barrels per day for
countries in the Middle East in April 2006. Use it to answer question (a)
Country Production in ‘000” barrels

Iran 3800
Kuwait 2550
Qatar 800
Saudi Arabia 9600
United Arab Emirates 2500
Iraq 1900

a) (i) What is the difference in production between the highest and the lowest producer (1mk)
(ii)
What is the total amount of petroleum produced in April 2006 in the region? (1mk)
b)
State three conditions that are necessary for the formation of petroleum (3mks)
2.
Use the map of East Africa below to answer questions (s).26

a)
(i)
Name the railway terminuses marked P, Q R (3mks)

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(ii)
In each case give the main commodity transported by the railway lines marked s and T. (2mks)
b) (i)
State four reasons why road network is more widespread than railways in East Africa. (4mks)
(ii)
One of the problems facing road transport is the high frequency of accidents. Explain four conditions of roads in Kenya
that may lead to accidents.(8mks)
c) i)
Name three physical regions through which River Tana passes (3mks)
ii)
Explain thee effects of land pollution can be controlled27
d) State four ways through which land pollution can be controlled (4mks)
3.
The diagram below show the occurrence of petroleum in the earth’s crust.
Use it to answer questions (a)

a)
Name the substances in the areas labeled L. M and N (3mks)
b)
Give two by-products obtained when crude oil is refined (2mks)
4.
Use the map of Africa to answer question (a) (i)

i)
Name the minerals mined in the areas marked S, T and V.
ii)
State two formation in which mineral ores occur.
b)
Explain four problems, which Zambia experiences in the exportation
of copper.28
c)
Explain three ways in which coal contributes to the economy of
Zimbabwe.
d)
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Describe three negative effects of open cast mining on the environment.
5.
a)
Explain how deep shaft mining is done 2mks)
b)
Disadvantages of using the above method (2mks)
6. Explain four effects of land dereliction on the environment.(4mks)
7. Describe how panning mining is carried out. (3mks)
8. Identify four problems facing gold mining in South Africa. (4mks)
9. (a) In what ways has Kenya benefited from the mining of soda ash in Lake Magadi? (2mks)
(b) What are the negative effects of mining on the environment? (4mks)
10. (a)
Explain what is meant by placer mining. (2mks)
(b)
Name three mining methods.
11. Describe the occurrence and exploitation of Trona in Kenya till it is ready for marketing.
12. Name seven significances of minerals in Kenya. (7mks)
13. Explain diamond and gold in South Africa under following headings:
-Occurrence
Extraction
Benefits to the economy
Problems (10mks)
14.
Name five uses of soda ash. (5mks)

BUSINESS STUDIES FORM ONE

1. Highlight four ways in which business studies is useful to a community.
2. Mention four ways in which business studies may be of benefit to an individual
3. What are the reasons that would make an individual to engage in business
4. Mention four benefits that may accrue to a business from a country’s political stability.
5. Mention four external factors that may negatively influence the operations of a business.
6. Explain five ways in which the internal environment may contribute to the success of a business.
7. Highlight four ways in which the economic environment may lead to business success.
8. Outline the circumstances under which each of the following characteristics of human wants may be observed.
(a) Complementary wants
(b) Wants becoming habitual
9. Outline four differences between primary wants and secondary wants.
10. Classify the following resources as natural, man-made or human
(a) Architect
(b) Boat
(c ) Soda ash
(d) Driver
11. Explain five features of human wants.
12. Name four commercial services that are useful to a manufacturer.
13. Give four reasons why production in the subsistence sector is usually low.
14. Outline four reasons why a multinational company may prefer setting up a production unit in a developing country
instead of exporting finished gods to the country.
15. Mention three characteristics of direct production.
16. State four advantages of division of labour.
17. Highlight four factors that could influence mobility of capital as a factor of production.
18. State four roles of an entrepreneur in production.
19. State four ways in which production activities may impact on community.
20. Explain five benefits that may accrue to a country with a large proportion of skilled labour force.
21. Highlight four ways in which a business idea can be implemented.
22. Discuss five factors that may promote entrepreneurship in Kenya.
23. Outline four factors that would make an entrepreneur prepare a business plan.
24. State four sources of business ideas.
25. State reasons for ethical practices in business.
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26. Highlight four benefits of using electronic filing system.
27. Outline four circumstances that would make an office manager to replace an existing machine with a modern one.
28. Outline four factors that should be considered before buying office equipment.
29. State four functions of an office.
30. List four qualities of an office messenger.

FORM ONE 2024 CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

The Bible
1. Why do some Christians find it difficult to read the Bible?(7mks)
2. How is the bible used in Kenya today (7mks)
3. a) Describe the translation of the Bible from the original languages to local languages
in Kenya (6mks)
c) State six ways how the Bible is used to spread the gospel(6mks)
4. State seven problems which church leaders encounter in their work of evangelization(7mks)
5 Give seven reasons why reading the Bible is important to Christians.(7mks)
7. (a) Identify five literacy forms used by the Authors of the Bible(5mks)
8. Explain five reasons why the Bible was written after the death and ascension of Jesus Christ. (5mks)
9. (a) Explain the reasons why the bible was translated from original languages to local languages (6mks)
b) Why do some Christians find it difficult to read the bible? (7mks)
10. a) List down five books of the apocrypha (5mks)
b) Give seven effects of the Bible translation into African languages (7mks)
c) State eight reasons why the Bible is referred to as the goods news (8mks)
11. a) Identify five major divisions of the Old and New Testament in their order (5mks)
Creation and the fall of mankind
1. Explain the steps taken by God towards healing the damaged relationship
with mankind. (5mks)
2. (a) Identify the causes of sin in the Bible.(6mks)
(b) Explain the comparison between the Biblical concept of sin and the Traditional African concept of evil(6mks)
3. Give the relationship between man and woman according to Genesis Accounts of creation(5mks)
4. (a) State seven instructions given to man by God in the creation stories (Gen. 1 & 2) (7mks)
(b) Mention six causes of evil in Traditional African Society(6mks)
5. Identify six ways in which Christians care for God’s creation today (6mks)
6. a) Explain five differences between African concept of evil and biblical concept of sin(5mks)
7. Give six lessons that Christians learn about work from the Genesis stories of creation (6mks)
8. State six provisions given to man by God in the creation stories(6mks)

Faith and God’s promises: Abraham

1. Describe any five ways in which Abraham demonstrates his faith in God.(5mks)
2. Mention six elements of a covenant (6mks)
3. Outline the importance of the circumcision to Abraham and his descendants(7mks)
4. Describe the covenant between God and Abraham (7mks)
5. Describe the incident when Abraham wanted to sacrifice his son Isaac(6mks).
6. Give six differences between Jewish and the Traditional African practice of circumcision(6mks)
7. List six reasons why God called Abraham. (6mks)
Moses and the Sinai Covenant
1.Outline the significance of the events that took place on the night of Passover. (7mks) 2. a) What is the
importance of the decalogue to Christians today(5mks)
b.What lessons do Christians learn about God on the call of Moses in the wilderness? (6mks)
3 (a) Explain seven ways on how Moses was prepared by God to be the future leader of
the Israelites(7mks)
(b) Identify six similarities between the Jewish Passover and Christian Easter(6mks)
6.a) State seven ways in which the Israelites worshipped God in the wilderness during the Exodus(7mks)
b) Outline the new understanding Moses gave the Israelites about the nature of God from
the Exodus (7mks)
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7.a) Describe the covenant making between God and the Israelites at Mt. Sinai (Exodus24:1-8)(8mks)
b) Explain seven Israelites new understanding of God from the renewal of
the Sinai covenant(7mks)

Leadership in Israel: David and Solomon

1. (a) Explain ways in which King David promoted the worship of Yahweh in Israel.(6mks)
(b) How do Christians demonstrate their faith in God today? (6mks)
2. Outline seven failures of King Saul as the first King of Israel
3. a) State six promises that God gave to King David
4. a)Give eight reasons why king David is referred as the greatest king of Israel
b) Identify six lessons that modern Christian leaders can learn from the leadership
of King David
5. Give five promises given to king David by God through prophet Nathan(5mks)
6. (a) Give six reasons for Kingship in Israel(6mks)
(c) Identify five reasons why political leaders in Kenya have failed to perform their duties effectively (5mks)
7. Outline the duties of Samuel as a prophet of God(6mks)
13. State six importances of David as the King of Israel. (6mks)

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT FORM ONE

1. Explain the impact of the Indian Ocean trade on the people of East Africa
2. Two ways through which Islam was spread in Kenya by 1500 A.D.
3. Two negative effects of Indian Ocean trade on the Kenyan people
4. Three factors that led to the abolition of slave trade in E. Africa
5. State three reasons why the Omani Arabs appointed local Arab families to control the East African coast on their
behalf after defeating the Portuguese
6. Explain the results of the development of plantation agriculture on the East African coast by Seyyid Said
7. Give reasons why the Arabs migrated to the Kenyan coast before 1500 A.D.
8. Name two communities who were actively involved in the long-distance trade in Kenya during the colonial period.
9. Give two factors that caused conflict between the Oman rulers and Mazrui of Mombasa
10. Identify two contributions of Johann Krapf to the spread of Christianity in Kenya.
11. State five features of the coastal city states by 1500 A.D
12. Name two Europeans countries that rivaled the Portuguese for the control of the Kenyan coastal trade in the 17th
century
13. Factors that led to the defeat of African coastal city states by the Portuguese in 1500AD
14. Explain five factors that led to the development of long-distance trade in Kenya in pre-colonial period
15. Give two roles played by the Arabs in the development of city states along the Kenyan coast.
16. Give two roles played by the Arabs in the development of city states along the Kenyan coast.
17. Name two Christian missionary societies that operated in Kenya in the Nineteenth century
18. State three reasons why Seyyid Said transferred his capital city from Muscat to Zanzibar
19. Explain six effects of Sayyid Said’s transfer of his capital from Muscat to Zanzibar on the Kenyan Coast
20. Identify one natural factor that facilitated the coming of the Arabs to the Kenyan coast
21. State one way in which the freed slaves promoted the spread of Christianity in Kenya.
22. What factors influenced Seyyid Said’s decision to transfer his capital from Muscat to Zanzibar
23. Describe the effects of long-distance trade in Kenya during the 19th century
24. Give two reasons why Said Sayyed moved his capital to Zanzibar in 1840.
25. Give one historical monument left behind by the Portuguese?
26. Five reasons why the people of the east African coast were unable to resist the conquest of the Portuguese.
27. Five effects of Indian Ocean trade on the east African people
28. Identify any Portuguese who led in the expeditions of conquest in East Africa.
29. Name two missionaries who worked in Kenya by the 19th century
30. Give five problems faced by the Omani rulers in East Africa.
31. Explain five effects of long-distance trade in Kenya during the 19th century.
32. Give five reasons for the defeat of the coastal city states by the Portuguese.
33. Discuss five positive consequences of the long-distance trade on the Kenyan communities.
34. Explain five Factors that led to increased slave trade along the east Africa coast during the 17 th century.
35. Give two cultural aspects that the coastal people of Kenya borrowed from the foreigners during the 16th century
36. What was the main social effects of plantation agriculture on the people of the Kenya coast
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37. List two effects foreign goods that were introduced in the interior of Kenya during the long-distance trade.
38. Give five reasons for the successful Portuguese conquest of the coast.
39. Explain five effects of the Portuguese rule on the Kenyan coast
40. Give two natural factors that enabled early visitors to come to the Kenyan Coast
41. State two problems faced by Oman rulers in East Africa
42. Name three treaties signed between the sultans of Zanzibar and the British to stop slave trade
43. Describe how Seyyid Said contributed towards the development of International Trade along the Kenyan coast in the
19th Century

MUSIC PP3/511
1.Draw the following keys
a)With key signature
i)G major

ii) E flat major

iii)A major

iv)C flat major

v)D major

b) Without key signature

a) C major

b) F major

c) B flat major

d) C sharp major
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e) D flat major

2.Construct a 4 bar melody in the key of G major.

3.Construct the melody from the given lyrics

Mwalimu yuko darasani

4. Group the following notes according to the given time signature

5. State and explain three ways of note extension
6. Draw the piano and name the white and black keys
7. Differentiate between harmonic and enharmonic tones
8.Give the technical names of this scale degree
I,II,III,IV,V,VI,VII
9.Transpose the following melody from G clef to F cleff

10. State the difference between melodic and harmonic intervals

11.Name the following intervals

12. Draw the following triads in the staff

i)Primary triads with key signature
a)B flat major
b)G major
c) A major
ii)Secondary triads without key signature
a)F major
b)D major
c)E flat major
13. Name occasions where music is performed

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14.Name the roles and function in the following occasions
i)Child birth
ii)Initiation
iii)Communal work
iv)Social gatherings
15. Name the categories of Music
16.State and explain the general characteristics of AfriAfrican Music
17.State and explain social environmental influences of Music
18. Name the musical Period in their correct order
19. State and explain the General characteristics of medieval period
20. Name the features of gregorian chant
21.Name the wandering musicians in medieval period
22.Name the key composers of Medieval period
23.State and explain characteristics of renaissance music
24.Name the sacred and secular music in renaissance period
25. Name the 5 sections of mass ordinary
26.What is reformation
27Name the key composers of the renaissance period
COMPUTER STUDIES
1. Explain why smoke and dust particles are harmful to a computer.
2. Explain the emerging trends in microcomputer technology in relation to size.
3. Describe the ideal environment for a computer to work properly.
4. Explain the tem system unit and name some of components found in it.
5. What is booting? Explain what happens in the computer during the booting process.
6. State one reason why a computer needs to be connected to a stable power source.
7. Give two examples of special purpose computers.
8. Differentiate between soft copy and hard copy.
9. What is the difference between a CRT monitor and a flat-panel display.
10. Give three examples of flat-panel monitors available in the market today.
11. Name four criteria used when selecting a printer.
12. Distinguish between impact and non-impact printers and give two examples of each.
13. State one advantage and one disadvantage of laser and inkjet printers respectively.
14. Give two advantages of sound output devices.
15. Karuri Road Construction Company (KRCC), intends to buy an output device they can use to produce road maps.
Which device would one advice the company to buy and why?
16. Name three special purpose memories found either inside or outside the microproce3ssor, and explain what each
does.
17. In reference to arithmetic and logic unit, explain the meaning of logic operations and give an example of this
processing operation.
18. What is the meaning of BIOS, and what role does it play in a computer?
19. Explain the purpose of the system clock.
20. What is the meaning of BIOS, and what role does it play in a computer?
21. List three buses found in the CPU.
22. What are the advantages of a digital versatile disk over a typical compact disk.
23. Define the term multimedia and list down the components required to make a computer multimedia.
24. Why are CD-ROMs and CD-Rs referred to as WORM?
25. Describe the difference between magnetic and optical storage media.
26. Jets publishers is a company that specializes in production of newspapers. One of the editors wanted to transfer a
50MB document from the hard disk of one computer to another using a removable storage media. Give four
examples of the devices he/she could use.
27. Describe three precautions you would take to avoid damaging the hard disk.

28. Explain how windows organises information in reference to files and folders.
29. Why must an operating system be installed in the computer before installing any other software.
30. Differentiate between compressing and defragmenting a disk.
31. Give one advantage of partitioning a disk.
32. Explain why a new disk must be formatted before using it.
33. Identify the various resources that are controlled by the operating system.
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34. How would you identify the minimum system requirements for the version of Windows running on the computer you
are using.
35. Differentiate between scheduling and sequencing of tasks by the operating system.
36. What is troubleshooting?

FRENCH FORM ONE

Conjugate the verbs in brackets au présent de l’indicatif. (10 pts)
a) Je ……………………………….. (parler) français.
b) Elle ……………………………. (aller) au dortoir
c) Madame Kiragu …………………… (danser) bien.
d) Kavulana ……………………………… (avoir) deux sœurs.
e) Tu ……………………………….. (être) pilote.
f) Vous …………………………………. (travailler) à Kinshasa.
g) On …………………………… (trouver) beaucoup de livres.
h) Le bibliothécaire ……………………… (ranger) les livres.
i) Nous …………………………. (utiliser) l’ordinateur.
j) Les étudiantes ………………………….. (réviser) pour les examens.

Put the following words into plural form (9pts)

a) Ma fille ……………………………...
b) Ton oncle …………………………..…..
c) Sa soeur ………………………………..
d) Votre camion …………………………….…..
e) Une maison ………………………………….
f) Le garçon ………………………………….….
g) Un magasin ……………………………………...
h) L’avion ………………………………………
i) C’est une gomme ………………………………………..

Write either in words or in figures 6 pts

3077 ……………………………………………………………………………………………
45th ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Treize mille huit cent vingt-cinq ………………………..
Dix-neuvième ……………………….
90 ………………………………………………………………………………………………
75 …………………………………………………………………

Fill in the missing information. (6 pts)

a) Daniel est politicien. Jane est …………………………………

b) Martin est …………………… Pauline est docteur.
c) Carlos est directeur. Fiona est ……………………………….
d) Tim est …………………………. Tina est dentiste.
e) Marc est congolais. Sofie est ……………………………..
f) Eshore est kenyan. Christine est ……………………………

Fill in the gaps with the right adjectif possessif. 6 pts

a) C’est ………………………..maison.(il)
b) C’est……………………..pupitre.(elles)
c) Ce sont………………………….chaises.(je)
d) C’est…………………….gomme.(tu)
e) Ce sont………………..crayons.(vous)
f) C’est ………………… stylo (elle)

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Answer the following questions à la FORME NEGATIVE 5 pts
a) Tu travailles à la banque ?
Non, je …………………………………………………………………………….
b) Parle-t-elle allemand ?
Non, elle …………………………………………………………………………………..
c) Ils regardent la télévision ?
Non, ……………………………………………………………………………………….
d) Vous avez deux voitures ?
Non, nous ………………………………………………………………………………….
e) Kamau est là ?
Non, il …………………………………………………………………………………….

Give answers to the following questions 6pts

1.Tu parles quelle langue?
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Combien de voitures y a-t-il dans votre école ?
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Qu’est-ce que c’est ?
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Où travaille-t-elle ?
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. Où est-ce que tu habites ?
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. Tu as quel âge ?
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Fill in with one word 5 pts
1. Excusez-moi Monsieur je suis désolée car je suis ……………… retard.
2.Ma tante habite …………………. Seychelles.
3.Moi, j’ …………………….faim.
4. Kamau va ………………..Kampala.
5. Mon amie …………………….avocate.

DRAWING AND DESIGN FORM ONE

Using the 5mm isometric grid paper, draw full size the isometric drawings from the given orthographic views. (Use a
straight edge for outlines).

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 AGRICULTURE
Read and make notes on
(I) Agricultural economics
(II) (ii) Livestock breeds

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