English Paper 3 Question Paper
KCSE CLUSTER TESTS 23
English Paper 3
1 IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION (20 Marks)
(COMPULSORY)Either
a) Write a composition on the effects of President Barack Obama’s visit to Kenya in July, 2015.
Or
b) Write a story to illustrate the saying:
“Once bitten, twice shyâ€
20 marks
2. COMPULSORY SET TEXT (20 Marks)
Bertolt Brecht, The Caucasian Chalk Circle
“Materialism is the evil destroying societyâ€
Using illustrations from Bertolt Brecht’s play,
The Caucasian Chalk Circle; write a composition in support of the statement.
20 marks
3. THE OPTIONAL SET TEXTS (20 Marks)
Answer any one of the following questions.
Either
a) The Short Story
Ilieva and Olembo (Ed), When the Sun Goes Down and other stories from Africa and Beyond.
“For my sake you have borne a heavy burden for many yearsâ€
Using illustrations from Grace Ogot’s story. “The Bamboo Hutâ€, write a composition on the
need for forgiveness.
Or
b) Drama
Francis Imbuga, Betrayal in the City.
“I did it for Kafira. I did it for all of you peopleâ€
Using illustrations from Francis Imbuga’s play ‘Betrayal in the City’ write a composition
explaining how Kafira would benefits from Mulili’s death.
Or
c) The Novel
Witi Ihimaera, The Whale Rider.
“Women can overcome societal challenges and make positive contributions where they liveâ€
Using illustrations from ‘The Whale Rider’, write a composition in support of the statement.
20 marks