English Paper 3 Question Paper
KCSE CLUSTER TESTS 24
English Paper 3
1 IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION (20 Marks)
Compulsorya) Write a composition beginning with the following statement:
It was an extraordinary sight that will remain imprinted on my memory.
Or
b) Write a composition explaining why Kenyans should vote wisely during elections.
20 marks
2 THE COMPULSORY SET TEXT (20 Marks)
Ngugi Wa Thiong o: The River Between.“ Given a chance, the youth can contribute positively to the growth of a nationâ€.
With illustrations from The River Between, support the statement.
20 marks
3. THE OPTIONAL SET TEXTS (20 Marks)
Answer any one of the following three questions.Either
a) Longhorn (Ed); When the sun Goes Down and other short stories.
In reference to the story, When the sun Goes Down by Goro Wa Kamau, support the statement;
“Difficult moments dictate tender encouragement.â€
Or
b) The play : Shreds of Tenderness by John Ruganda.
“ Political instability of a country affects the lives of its citizens.†Referring the Shreds of Tenderness by John Ruganda, justify the statement.
c) Novel: The Whale Rider, by Witi Ihimaera
“ Even in a patriarchal society, women can succeed.†Drawing illustrations from Witi Ihimaera’s, The Whale Rider, show how true this is.
20 marks