PART 1 (Answer all questions in this section)

1. During a social studies lesson learners wrote the three arms of government in Kenya on a chart. Which one is not?
   1. Parliament.
   2. Executive.
   3. Police station.
   4. Judiciary.
2. Below are descriptions of a certain lake in Eastern Africa.
   
   1. It is shared among three countries.
   2. It is the largest in Eastern Africa.
   3. The main activity carried out here is fishing.
      The lake described above is ________________________________.
      1. L. Tanganyika.
      2. L. Nakuru.
      3. L. Tana.
      4. L. Victoria.
3. Tiffany is from Rwanda; she wants to become a Kenyan citizen. Which one of the following ways will she use?
   
   1. Registration.
   2. Voting.
   3. Travelling to Kenya.
   4. Schooling in Kenya.
4. Mountains formed through the process of eruption of magma are called:-
   
   1. Horst Mountains.
   2. Volcanic Mountains.
   3. Crater Mountains.
   4. Block Mountains.
5. Grade six learners were asked to state the name of the council of elders of the Ameru.
   Which one is it?
   
   1. Mugwane.
   2. Kabaka
   3. Njuri Ncheke
   4. Mugwe
6. Which one of the following are the correct combination of the main latitude and longitude respectively?
   
   1. Latitude and prime meridian.
   2. Equator and Greenwich Meridian.
   3. Tropic of Capricon and prime meridian.
   4. Equator and tropic of Capricon.
7. Use the diagram below to answer questions 7 and 8. 
   
   What is the part marked A? 
   1. magma. 
   2. Dyke.
   3. Crater.
   4. Lava.
8. Which of the following mountains were formed through the above process?
   
   1. Mau ranges and Ruwenzori Mountains.
   2. Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro.
   3. Danakil Alps and Pare.
   4. Mount Meru and Aberdare Ranges.
9. Three of the following are vegetation zones in Eastern Africa, except one. Which one is it?
   
   1. Desert vegetation.
   2. Mangrove forest.
   3. Savannah vegetation.
   4. Mediterranean vegetation.
10. Below are communities found in Kenya. Which communities belong to the Plain Nilotes?
    
    1. Agikuyu, Luo, Maasai.
    2. Tugen, Luhya,Kisii.
    3. Maasai, Iteso, Samburu.
    4. Oromo, Borana, Pokomo.
11. Countries that have no coastal line are called __________________________________countries.
    
    1. landlocked
    2. island
    3. deserts
    4. coastal lands
12. Which one of the following is a river that does not drain its water in Lake Victoria?
    
    1. R. Nyando.
    2. R. Yala.
    3. R. Katonga.
    4. R. Omo.
13. Which lakes are formed when water is collected on top of the depression of a volcanic mountain?
    
    1. Tarn.
    2. Lava-dammed.
    3. Corrie.
    4. Crater.
14. The lakes found on the floor of the rift valley were formed through the process of:- 
    1. Volcanicity.
    2. Down-warping.
    3. Erosion.
    4. Faulting.
15. The block or horst mountains in East Africa were formed through the process of:-
    
    1. Faulting and sinking.
    2. Erosion.
    3. Faulting and uplifting.
    4. Volcanicity.
16. Valeria, a grade six pupil in Ushindi academy was asked to write down factors to consider when appraising a song. Which one of the following is not a factor that she mentioned?
    
    1. Clarity of words
    2. Voice blend
    3. Appropriate gestures
    4. The language used to sing the song.

Use the diagram below to answer questions 17 and 18.  

17. The role of the part marked T is to :-
    
    1. decorate the drum
    2. produce sound
    3. make the drum tight
    4. tune the drum
18. John was asked to name the material likely to be used to make part X. Which of the following is the right answer?
    
    1. Nylon string
    2. Leather strip 
    3. Wire
    4. Rope
19. Grade six learners came across the note symbol below during their music lesson.
    
    Which one of the following statements is NOT true about the note symbol?
    
    1. It is called a crotchet
    2. Its note value is one count.
    3. It is made of two quavers.
    4. Its note value is two counts
20. Four learners from Kalimoni academy wanted to perform a folk dance. They shared out roles as follows:
    Chebet: Soloist
    Grace: singer
    Lavender: instrumentalist
    Warren: Dancer
    Who among the following learners will lead during the performance?
    
    1. Chebet
    2. Grace
    3. Lavender
    4. Warren
21. Mr. Warui told his learners to ensure that they pronounce words clearly when singing. Clarity in pronunciation of words is called?
    1. Diction.
    2. Dictation
    3. Voice blend
    4. Tempo
22. Grade 6 learners were asked to write down the roles of different types of folk songs. They wrote the following roles of a certain folk song.
    
    1. Praise and give thanks to God our creator
    2. pray for God's care and protection
    3. Appeal for God's blessings
       Which one of the following types of folk songs did they write about?
       1. Naming song
       2. Sacred song
       3. Marriage song
       4. Work song
23. The picture below shows a popular musical instrument known as wandindi.
    The instrument is from which community?
    
    
    1. Luo
    2. Kikuyu
    3. Luhya
    4. Kalenjin
24. The table below shows musical instruments from different communities. Which community is correctly matched with its instrument?
    

    	Community	Instrument
    A.	Luo	Abu
    B.	Luhya	Obokano
    C.	Kikuyu	Nzumari
    D.	Kalenjin	Wandindi

25. Grade six learners visited Bomas of Kenya to watch a live performance. Towards the end of the performance there was a section of the song characterized by louder singing, louder playing of instruments and more vigorous singing and dancing. This section. is known as:-
    
    1. climax
    2. structure
    3. mood
    4. action section
26. Mutiso drew the art work below. What principle of art is displayed by the art work?
    
    1. Texture
    2. Proportionality
    3. Rhythm and movement
    4. Forms
27. Grade 5 pupils were making wax crayons. Why did they melt the wax under controlled temperature?
    
    1. To melt it slowly
    2. To prevent accidents since wax is flammable
    3. To ensure they attain a proper colour
    4. To ensure the wax doesn't evaporate.
28. Grace a grade 5 pupil at Aim school was preparing materials for weaving. Which of the following methods would she use to prepare sisal?
    
    1. Cutting
    2. Stripping
    3. Splitting
    4. Scraping
29. After learning about leather work, Meryl decided to make a pencil case using the following steps.
    
    1. Measure, mark and make holes along the edges of the cut out design.
    2. Measure, mark and draw the plan of the design on the piece of leather.
    3. Cut thongs for lacing the pieces of leather. iv. Fold the cut-out shape to form the pencil case.
    4. Lace the leather in place according to the design.
       Which of the following combination show the correct procedure for making a pencil case?
       
       1. i, iv, v, iii, ii
       2. ii, iii, v, iv, i
       3. ii, iv, i, iii, v
       4. i, iii, iv, ii, v
30. Silvia a grade 6 pupil was making coil pots over the holiday for sell. The following are methods she would have used to decorate the pottery items except:-
    
    1. stamping
    2. embedded
    3. scratching
    4. polishing
31. Rashid displayed the paper cut out shown below. Which method of letter construction was used to come up with the letter?
    
    
    1. Block Uppercase lettering
    2. 2 D lower case lettering
    3. 3 D upper case lettering
    4. Lower case lettering
32. During a group discussion grade 6 learners listed the following as ways of creating balance in art work. Which one of the responses is incorrect?
    
    1. Placing objects at the center of the drawing space.
    2. Arranging forms in a way that the left and the right side of the composition are unequal.
    3. Overlapping forms with correct Proportionality.
    4. Arranging forms in a circular manner.
33. Anna listed items required for a painting activity in art and craft lesson. Which of the items is not required in painting?
    
    1. Paper
    2. Canvas
    3. Paint brush
    4. Cloth
34. Grade 5 learners drew the diagram shown below. Which colour is likely to be represented by letter B?
    
    1. Blue
    2. Green
    3. Yellow-Green
    4. Red-Orange
35. Grade 5 learners listed examples of mounting surfaces. Which one of the following is an example of unconventional mounting surfaces?
    
    1. Manilla
    2. Cartridge
    3. Glass
    4. Sugar paper

PART 2: Answer one area that you well prepared in CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

36. The students of grade six were discussing about unique skills and talents given to us by God. Which of the following is a talent?
    
    1. Singing
    2. Sleeping.
    3. Eating
    4. Walking.
37. We learned from the bible that various people were given talents to serve God. Who according to exodus 31:3 was given special ability to work with every kind of artistic work?
    
    1. Joshua
    2. Bezalel
    3. Mirriam
    4. Moses 
38. Music is one of the ways through which we can nurture our talents. Which of the following is a talent related to music?
    
    1. Playing the piano.
    2. Drawing.
    3. Playing football.
    4. Painting.
39. The following statements show ways in which we can nurture our talents at school. Which one is not?
    
    1. Singing during the assembly.
    2. Teaching other students how to play musical instruments.
    3. Teaching others how to draw pictures.
    4. Showing others how to break locks.
40. God is always happy when we use our talents and abilities; he gave us to:-
    
    1. serve ourselves.
    2. brag to everyone.
    3. serve God. 
    4. serve our friends.
41. Which one of the following describes a civil marriage?
    
    1. Conducted in a place of worship by a pastor or priest.
    2. Conducted in the office of the registrar of marriages by government official.
    3. Conducted according to customs of traditional African community.
    4. Conducted in the streets by a DJ.
42. In marriage, dowry is paid by the bride groom to:-
    
    1. show appreciation to bride's family.
    2. show the bride's family that he is rich
    3. buy the bride from her family.
    4. bribe the bride's family into accepting him.
43. You came across a poster discouraging early marriage. What is the reason for discouraging early marriage?
    
    1. Because it leads to abuse of a child's right to education.
    2. Because it takes away labor from one's family.
    3. Because it is not appealing.
    4. Because it increases burden to families.
44. Early marriage is a statement used to refer to a situation when a girl is involved in marriage while she is below ______________________________ years of age.
    
    1. 30
    2. 10
    3. 18
    4. 16 
45. The following statements show the inappropriate ways of spending our leisure time. Which one is not?
    
    1. Engaging in drug abuse like smoking and drinking alcohol.
    2. Engaging in irresponsible boy-girl relationship which may lead to early pregnancy.
    3. Idleness which can lead to bad activities like stealing
    4. Playing football with friends. 
46. Which of the following statements best describe active leisure? 
    1. Riding a bicycle,
    2. Listening to music.
    3. Watching videos.
    4. Meditating.
47. You have learned that leisure is important because:-
    
    1. it enables us to develop our skills and talents.
    2. it enables us to compensate for waking
    3. it enables us to cook a lot of food.
    4. it enables us to go drink alcohol with friends
48. According to genesis 2:1-3, God rested on the ____________________________day.
    
    1. Seventh
    2. First
    3. Third
    4. Second
49. Elizabeth wants to use her leisure time properly after studying. Which value will help her use her leisure time properly?"
    
    1. Responsibility.
    2. Strength.
    3. Joy
    4. Happiness.
50. According to teachings from Genesis 2:1-3 God rested to show us the importance of:-
    
    1. leisure time.
    2. creating Adam and Eve
    3. finishing his creation within a short time.
    4. creating heaven and earth 

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

36. The following are verses from suratul Takathur except:-
    
    1. until you visit grave
    2. no! You are going to know
    3. the fire of Allah kindled
    4. you will surely see the hell fire
37. The word aura means:-
    
    1. beautiful
    2. nakedness
    3. smartness
    4. ugliness
38. The following are examples of charity. Which one is not? 
    
    1. Planting trees
    2. Cleaning school compound
    3. Greeting your classmates
    4. Sleeping during lessons
39. Which one is not the pillars of Iman?
    
    1. Believing in His Angels
    2. Believing in the last day
    3. Believing in Qadar
    4. Believing in zakat and saum
40. People who have taqwa is...
    
    1. Muumin
    2. Muhajjirun
    3. Muttaqin
    4. Musalin
41. Reliance on Allah (SWT) is...?
    1. Taqwa.
    2. Tawakul
    3. Mutawakul
    4. God fearing
42. Asking forgiveness from Allah (SWT) is known as:-
    1. Mujahid 
    2. Alghafar
    3. Towba
    4. Adala
43. Muslims run between Swafa and Marwa to remember.... 
    1. Musa.
    2. Ismail.
    3. Hajar.
    4. Sara
44. Which prophet of Allah were his people punished by flood?
    
    1. Nuh.
    2. Isa.
    3. Zakaria.
    4. Daud
45. Which one of the followings fardh prayer doesn't have Baadiyah prayer?
    
    1. Fajar
    2. Dhuhur
    3. Maghrib
    4. Isha
46. The Sunnah prayer perform after Isha during Ramadhan is:-
    
    1. Witri
    2. Taraweeh
    3. Tahajud
    4. Salatul leyli
47. Complete the following hadith of the prophet "I have been sent for the purpose of perfecting:-
    
    1. bad morals
    2. killing non- Muslims
    3. good morals
    4. knowledge
48. Before eating Muslims should say:-
    
    1. Bismilllah.
    2. Alhamdullilah
    3. Allahu Akbar
    4. Oh Jesus
49. Attribute of Allah (SWT) "Al- Malik" means?
    
    1. Provider.
    2. King.
    3. Knowing.
    4. Judge
50. The angel that records good deeds is?
    
    1. Atid.
    2. Mikail.
    3. Ridhwan.
    4. Raqib

MARKING SCHEME

CREATIVE ARTS & SOCIAL STUDIES

1. C
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. C
10. C
11. D
12. D
13. D
14. C
15. C
16. A
17. B
18. D
19. D
20. A
21. A
22. B
23. B
24. A
25. A
26. B
27. D
28. C
29. D
30. B
31. C
32. C
33. D
34. A
35. A

C.R.E

36. A
37. B
38. A
39. D
40. C
41. B
42. A
43. A
44. C
45. D
46. A
47. A
48. A
49. A
50. A

I.R.E

36. B
37. D
38. D
39. C
40. B
41. C
42. C
43. A
44. A
45. B
46. C
47. A
48. B
49. D
50. B

SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY. 

1. Grade six learners collected the following samples of plants during a nature walk. Which one was a non-flowering plant?
   
   1. Pigweed
   2. Aloe Vera
   3. Blackjack
   4. Mushroom
2. The diagram below shows different parts of a plant.
   
   In which of the following labelled parts makes plant's food?
   
   1. M
   2. O
   3. N
   4. P
3. The following is a picture of a certain plant in our locality. What is the name of the plant?
   
   
   1. Bean plant
   2. Maize plant
   3. Mango plant
   4. Millet plant
4. When handling harmful plants, learners were requested to observe the following safety precautions. Which one is not correct?
   
   1. Wash your hands after handling plants 
   2. Wear dust mask
   3. Taste some of the wild fruits
   4. Use safety gloves
5. Grade six learners uprooted a young plant. They dipped the uprooted plant in a glass of water. They added some drops of oil to the water inside the glass. The plant:-
   1. dropped all the leaves
   2. absorbed oil
   3. turned more green
   4. dried up
6. The following are some of the plants that shows examples of plants with fibrous roots and those with tap roots. Which one of them contains fibrous roots?
   
   1. Maize plant, pea's plant
   2. Rice plant, millet plant
   3. Wheat plant, mango plant
   4. Millet plant, sunflower plant
7. Animals are classified in two main groups, that is, vertebrates and invertebrates. Which one of the following is not an invertebrates? 
   1. Insects
   2. Worms
   3. Myria pods
   4. Lizard
8. The following are the major classification of insects, which is not correct?
   
   1. They have a pair of antennae
   2. They have compound eyes
   3. They have two body sections
   4. They have six legs
9. Grade six learners of Mwihaka Primary School designed placards to sensitize people
   on ways of conserving water. Using water to water vegetables after washing tomatoes in the kitchen is an example of:-
   
   1. recycling
   2. treating water
   3. reusing
   4. reducing
10. What will happen to a hot nail when placed in cold water?
    
    1. Float
    2. Expand
    3. Contract
    4. Bend 
11. The following pictures shows electricity wires running beside a road. 
    
    Describe what happens to the electro power line during hot weather. The wires:-
    
    1. contract
    2. rust
    3. expand
    4. float
12. The diagram below shows the parts of human heart. 
    
    Look at the picture and answer the questions that follow.
    Which part of the human heart is represented with letter V?
    
    1. Aorta
    2. Left auricle
    3. Vena cava
    4. Left ventricle
13. The following are the safety precautions to be observed when handling computing 
    device except:-
    
    1. not overloading sockets
    2. switching off when not in use
    3. handling with dry hands
    4. wiping with wet cloths
14. Spreadsheet is an application that allow data to be arranged in rows and columns of a grid. to be used in calculations and analysis of numeral data. The following are digital devices that a spreadsheet application can be found on, except:-
    
    1. tablets
    2. desktops
    3. laptops
    4. televisions 
15. Kioko, a grade six learner wanted to send some messages to his classmates about some learning resources he had downloaded from his mother's phone. Which one of the following apps would Kioko use to locate the message app?
    
16. Maina observed that at the side of the road there were several shallow channels parallel to the road. What do you think caused this?
    
    1. Cattle as they crossed the road.
    2. Soil erosion.
    3. Earthquake
    4. People digging.
17. Clara's farm has experienced gulley erosion for some time. Which of the following will be the best control?
    
    1. Constructing gabions
    2. Contour ploughing
    3. Terracing
    4. Mulching.
18. Jay came across one of the methods of controlling soil erosion as shown in the picture below. What is it called? 
    
    1. Terracing
    2. Contour ploughing
    3. strip cropping
    4. Mulching
19. One of the ways of conserving soil moisture is by making sunken seedbeds. What is a sunken bed?
    
    1. Depressions in which you grow plants.
    2. Small hills for growing plants
    3. Large trenches for growing plants.
    4. Small trenches for growing plants.
20. Your parents have been complaining about the crops being destroyed by wild animals. Name one deterrent you can recommend:-
    
    1. fencing with wire mesh
    2. shooting with a gun.
    3. staying at the farm to chase them.
    4. using poison
21. Using deterrents to keep crops from being destroyed by wild animals is important because?
    
    1. It helps to protect diversity of wildlife.
    2. It helps you to look rich.
    3. It keeps animals from eating children.
    4. It makes the farm beautiful.
22. Watermelon is which type of a crop?
    
    1. Standing
    2. Creeping
    3. Crawling.
    4. Climbing
23. The process by which plants are transferred from the nursery to the planting is site called:-
    
    1. transplanting
    2. sowing
    3. weeding
    4. watering
24. Weeding is important in caring for young creeping crops. Why?
    
    1. It helps reduce competition for nutrients.
    2. It helps for the area to look good.
    3. It helps to keep the farmer busy.
    4. It helps to increase work.
25. Name the type of start technique in a race shown below.
    
     
    1. Head start
    2. Crouch start
    3. Frog jump
    4. Bullet start
26. Which cards are used in managing cer games?
    
    1. Blue cards
    2. Yellow cards.
    3. Square cards
    4. Pinpoint cards
27. What is tagging in rugby?
    
    1. pulling tags or stripes from the striker carrying the ball to restrict their attack to the try line.
    2. Passing the ball to the teammate
    3. Opposing the scoring
    4. Throwing the ball that was offside
28. Why is pivoting important in frisbee game?
    
    1. Striking the opponent.
    2. It helps a thrower to evade the opponent.
    3. Elevating teammate.
    4. Helps in scoring.
29. Which technique is not used in swimming?
    
    1. Breaststroke
    2. Headstand
    3. Backstroke
    4. Sidestroke
30. Kijana drew a field below. What is its name?
    
    
    1. Soccer field
    2. Track field
    3. Discuss field
    4. Volleyball pitch
31. The following are steps involved in doing a bunch start. Which one is the correct order?
    
    1. Placing both feet behind the starting line. Arms straight shoulder-width apart with fingers spread behind the line and a thumb turned away.
    2. Keep the head in the line with the body, eyes focused ahead down on the lane.
    3. Placing the legs such that the toes of the rear foot are approximately in line with the heel of the front foot.
    4. On the set command, go in ready position with the whole mbody and raise the hips just above the shoulders
       1. iii, i, ii, iv
       2. ii, i, iv, iii
       3. i, ii, iii, iv
       4. iii, ii, iv, i
32. How should one approach during drop finishing technique?
    
    1. With the neck bend
    2. Full speed
    3. Chest at back
    4. Legs apart
33. Name the type of balance shown below.
    
    1. Hand balance
    2. Headstand balance
    3. V-balance
    4. Forward roll
34. Which one of the following is not a symptom of strain?
    
    1. Pain
    2. Muscles cramping
    3. Muscles weakness
    4. Ease to move
35. Which one of the following is not a factor to be considered when choosing a suitable place for outdoor activities?
    
    1. Weather
    2. Accessibility with varied needs
    3. Mode of transport
    4. Must be luxurious place
36. Which one of the following is not drill used in physical and health education?
    
    1. Hand drill
    2. Box drill
    3. Single leg box drill
    4. Reaction drill
37. One of the following is an equipment used in softball. Which one is it?
    
    1. Javelin
    2. Shot put
    3. Catcher's mitts
    4. Pitcher
38. How many players per team are required to play Tug Rugby? 
    
    1. Six
    2. Seven
    3. Eleven
    4. Fourteen
39. Which one is not a way of resolving conflicts in games and sports?
    
    1. Discussing as a group.
    2. Listening to each other.
    3. Being fare to each other.
    4. Retaliation
40. One of the following is an emotional change that occurs in a pre-adolescent. Which one is it
    
    1. Increase in weight and height
    2. Broadening of hips
    3. Growth of hair under the arms and around the pubic area
    4. Experiencing mood swings
41. The learners below were asked to state aspects of grooming. Who gave a wrong answer?
    1. Juma-taking bath daily
    2. Anita-keeping unkempt hair
    3. Paul-Shaving hair under the armpits
    4. Halima- proper dressing
42. Diseases such as ringworms and scabies mainly affect the:- 
    1. legs
    2. eyes
    3. skin
    4. head
43. Learners were asked to identify surfaces found at home. Which one of the following is not?
    
    1. Plastic 
    2. Wooden
    3. Glass
    4. Cemented
44. What's the name of the cleaniong tool below?
    
    1. Dustpan
    2. Broom
    3. Long-handle mop
    4. Dust bin
45. Mbira was not feeling well and had the following signs and symptoms
    
    1. Fever
    2. Running nose
    3. Dry cough.
       Which one of the following common diseases was he likely to be suffering from? 
       1. Malaria
       2. Coughs
       3. Common cold
       4. Tuberculosis
46. Which one of the following is a fuel used at home?
    
    1. Water
    2. Electricity
    3. Torch
    4. Light
47. Which one of the following is not a reason as to why we should prepare a shopping list? A
    1. To save time
    2. To buy appropriate items
    3. To save money
    4. To forget what we want to buy.
48. During lunch, Wamuyu decided to have vegetables and some oranges. The food she took is rich in?
    
    1. Proteins
    2. Energy
    3. Vitamins
    4. Fats
49. Hassan was asked to state the use of salt when laundering loose-coloured fabrics. Which one is it? 
    1. Prevents the fabric from fading.
    2. Bleach the fabric.
    3. Make the fabric strong.
    4. Brighten the fabric.
50. Name the type of stitch shown in the diagram below. 
    
    
    1. Stem stitch
    2. Hemming stitch
    3. Chain stitch
    4. Loop stitch

MARKING SCHEME

1. D
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. D
8. C
9. C
10. C
11. C
12. D
13. D
14. D
15. B
16. B
17. A
18. A
19. A
20. A
21. A
22. B
23. A
24. A
25. B
26. B
27. A
28. B
29. B
30. B
31. A
32. B
33. B
34. D
35. D
36. C
37. C
38. B
39. D
40. D
41. B
42. C
43. A
44. C
45. C
46. B
47. D
48. C
49. A
50. C