English Questions and Answers - Grade 6 Mid Term 1 Exams 2023 Set 7

Task 1

Read the conversation below and answer questions 1-5
(Talia is walking past June and suddenly her phone rings. (Talia moves aside and picks her phone to answer the phone call)
Talia:     Hello
Doctor: Hello to you, this is doctor Boaz
Talia:     Oh! How are you doctor, how are you doing this morning
Doctor:  I am fine Talia, "Thank you, I am calling to remind you of your appointment tomorrow at noon.
Talia:     Thank you I almost forgot to come for my checkup
Doctor:  I have called to remind you because many patients forget to come for their usual checkups which is dangerous for their                  health. You need to see your doctor after every six months to check whether you are healthy, check your weight, chest,                   blood, urine and many more and incase there is a problem the doctor can help you before it worsens.
Talia:     Thank you very much
Doctor:  You are welcome. I will be waiting for you at noon
Talia:      Alright doctor. Have a good day and good-bye.
Doctor:  Have a good day and goodbye too
(Talia puts her phone back to the pocket and walks down the street to buy groceries for lunch well knowing that doctor Boaz would be waiting for her the following day.)

1. According to the passage when someone calls you on phone you should answer?
   1. Good morning
   2. Hello
   3. Goodbye
   4. Good day
2. Doctor Boaz called Talia to
   
   1. say hello to her
   2. give her an injection and medicine
   3. to remind her of her half year appointment
   4. to remind her that they had a party to attend
3. According to doctor Boaz why was it important for Talia to visit the clinic?
   
   1. To have her health checked and incase there is a problem it can get addressed
   2. To visit the hospital and greet the doctors
   3. To visit patients in the hospitals
   4. To meet doctors and nurses for a meeting
4. At what time was Talia's appointment with doctor Boaz?
   
   1. At midday
   2. At dawn
   3. At night
   4. In the evening
5. When someone finishes talking with another on phone. What is the best way to end the conversation?
   
   1. Hello
   2. Goodmorning
   3. Good afternoon
   4. Goodbye

Read the comprehension below and answer questions 6-10  

A long time, there was a man and his wife they had a girl. The girl fell sick many times. She then died. She was thrown away to rot and be forgotten.

Suddenly a dove appeared by her side. The dove revived her to life again. It took her to a cave where she lived. After a short while, the girl said that she wanted to be with her mother. The dove told her the need for them to stay in caves, she insisted and the dove let her go. After going home, she insisted and the dove let her go. After going home, she felt sick again. She died and her parents threw her away again for the second time. The merciful dove revived her yet again.

The girl went back to her home and the dove followed her took the magic ornament which it used to revive the girl and she turned into bones.

While the parents were still wondering what to do with the bones, the dove revived the girl and they went far away to stay as friends forever.

6. According to the passage, how many times did the girl die?
   1. Two
   2. Four
   3. Three
   4. One
7. It took her to the cave where she lived. The word "she" referred to who?
   
   1. The girl
   2. The dove's child
   3. The parents
   4. The dove
8. Ornament as used in the passage means?
   
   1. Decorations
   2. Rain
   3. Bones
   4. Rings
9. How many female characters are found in the story
   
   1. two
   2. three
   3. four
   4. one
10. The word revived as used in the story means
    1. killing
    2. giving away life
    3. bringing back to life
    4. eating

Task 2 Grammar

For question 11-13 complete the sentence with the correct answer.

11. Juma is neither shy __________________________ crafty.
    
    1. or
    2. and
    3. nor
    4. so
12. Lucy is _______________________________ a teacher or a nurse.
    
    1. nor
    2. or
    3. either
    4. neither
13. _______________________________ pocket money is needed whenyou go for a trip.
    
    1. Each
    2. Some
    3. Any
    4. More

For questions 14-16, give the correct answer

14. The water we drink should be 
    1. pure
    2. lure
    3. sure
    4. ensure
15. The fear in his eyes told us that he was hiding.
    
    1. anything
    2. something
    3. nothing
    4. all things
16. __________________________ makes perfect.
    
    1. Practise
    2. Practice
    3. Advice
    4. Advise

For question 17-18, choose the correct conjuction to fill in the blanks.

17. Lucia _________________________Jomo are friends.
    
    1. since
    2. are
    3. and
    4. but
18. The pupils were early _________________________ the teacher was late.
    1. because
    2. and
    3. but
    4. so
19. I am going home early ___________________________ the rain is about to fall.
    1. because
    2. when
    3. so
    4. however

For question 20, give the correct order of adjective.

20. He has bought _________________________  carpet.
    
    1. Indian red new
    2. Indian new red
    3. Red new Indian
    4. New red Indian

Task 3: Broken passage

Choose the best alternative to fill each blank space numbered 21- 30.

One sunday evening fire ___21___ in a tall building. ___22___ people ___23___ to the scene ___24___ tried to put ___25___ the fire. One man began to shout when he saw an old lady on the second. ___26___. A young man got ___27___the building. A few minutes he walked out carrying ___28___ old lady. She was ___29___alive ___30___ severely burnt. Always be thankful for your life. God must have saved you from a situation one day.

COMPOSITION

Write an interesting letter inviting your best friend to your birthday party

MARKING SCHEME

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