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2015 KCSE Kajiado County Joint Examination

English Paper 1

1.FUNCTIONAL WRITING (20 Marks)

Follow the instructions below.
1.

i) Format (
1
/2mk per item=total 3 mks)
i.e Must have
− Heading-Book review (1/2mk)
− Title (1/2mk)
− Author (1/2mk)
− Publisher (1/2mk)
− Year of publication (1/2mk)
− Reviewer/reviewed by (1/2mk)
ii) Language (2mks)
iii) Content
− Characters and theme-The candidate to capture the
main characters as he/she brings out the plot and
the main thematics concerns in the novel
− Style- Candidates to explore some unique styles
employed. Remember to highlight the weakness
and strength of the work of art.
− Conclusion-Must conclude by encouraging their
classmates to reread the text again.
ii) Reminder (8 marks)
Format-i) Formal letter format or memo format
i) 2 Address-(1mk)
Date (1/2mk)
Salutation (1/2mk)
RE: REMINDER- (1/2mk)
Signing off-Closing tag/complimentary
Close-yours faithfully
Signature
Name (1/2mk)
Title
Total=3mks (format)
Content
− Remind the group/steudents of the assignment
Body (6mks)
− Early competition/prompt will enhance
− Good presentation
− Class control
− Confidence and ability to answer questions
exhaustively
Conclusion: I look forward to a good presentation
from you
Language: (2mks)
Or
ii) Memo format (1/2mk)
Senders address (1/2mk)
Date (1/2mk)

From: (1/2mk)
To: (1/2mk)
RE: Reminder (1/2mk)
Signing off: yours
Signature
Name (1/2mk)

20 marks

2.CLOZE TEST (10 Marks)

Read the passage below and fill the blanks with the most appropriate word.
2.

1. Little
2. More
3. Than
4. Failure
5. Ignorance
6. On
7. Wrong
8. Breaks
9. Conversant/familiar
10. By

20 marks

3. ORAL SKILLS (30 Marks)

Answer the questions that follow.
3.

i) The rhyme scheme is a b c b d e f e1
It has an irregular rhyme scheme1
ii) How would you perform line 6 of the poem
− I would use facial express-I will flex my facial
muscles/twist my face/frown/knit
eyebrows/portray a mournful
face to show sadness/anguish/pain/ suffering as a
result of oppression (lack of freedom)
− I would use a falling intonation to show
sadness/nostalgia for freedom.
iii) Sets of rhyming words (2 marks)
Say/day
iv) Freedom and liberty are italicized
They are key words that communicate the
persona’s yearning for freedom that is beyond his reach.
v) Words pronounced the same. (3 marks)
− There-their
− Sweet-suite
− Know-no

11 marks

4.

i) The above genre is a proverb (1 mark)
Application: in a situation where a child despises the mother for not measuring up to his/her expectations. (2 mks)
The role is to caution and advice against looking down on somebody without understanding where they’ve come from. (2 marks)

4 marks

5.

Identify and explain 3 different situations in which it will be courteous for you to maintain a
respectable distance as you interact with people. (6 marks)
a) When queuing for service; in a bank; while voting,
for an elevator, for food.
b) While sharing public facilities like transport,
urinals and lifts.
c) When interacting with strangers
d) While interacting with elders; VIPs, leaders etc.
e) When other people are being served in an office,
when in consultation with a doctor.
f) While interacting with people whose culture
demands it. E,g. no shaking of hands.
g) While talking on phone.
(any 3 situations=3x1=3mks)
Importance of respecting personal space
− Makes other people comfortable around you.
− Reduces suspicion of pick pocketing.
− Is a mark of respect of other people and culture.
− Prevents misinterpretation of signals.
− Helps maintain order and enhances efficiency.
(any 3 situations and corresponding reasons
(3x1=3mks)

6 marks

6.

Conversion
i) At bus stop1
2.15pm1 (2mks)
ii) Rudeness
Abusive language
Inattentiveness
Shouting
Impatience (any 4 clearly, illustrated 4x1=4mks)
iii) Listen carefully first, before answering Kalonzo
− Give accurate answers e.g. names of buildings,
streets.
− Use polite language.
− Repeat the instructions/directions
(any 2.2 x1=2mks)

6 marks

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