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KISWAHILI INSHA MARCH 2021 KCPE
KISWAHILI LUGHA KCPE MARCH 2021
2021 KCPE English Extract
Read the passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 1 to 15. For each blank space, select the best alternative from the choices given.
Whenever you are walking _1_ a swampy place, remember to watch 2 for leeches. Leeches look like earthworms but they are _3_ a nuisance. They cling onto the body of a human being or an animal and 4 blood from it. Although it sounds 5 , it does not really hurt to be 6 by a leech. The leech usually drops _7_ by itself after it has had its 8
You 9 not try to pluck off the leech from your body before it has finished feeding. This is because the leech produces a liquid from its mouth which 10 your blood from clotting while it is in the 11 of sucking the blood. This 12 that you will probably bleed for a while 13 you interrupt a leech at its meal. 14 , if you happen to have a packet of salt with you, rub 15 on the leech. It will let go at once when it smells the salt.
For questions 16 to 18, choose the option which means the same as the underlined word.
16. I do not think he is worthy of all that praise.
A. capable
B. deserving
C. certain
D. proud
17. She always does her work in a very orderly manner.
A. clean
B. smooth
C. direct
D. organised
18. The distinguished guest was shown a lot of respect.
A. glory
B. love
C. honour
D. kindness
For questions 19 and 20, choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank space.
19. The shameless thief protested loudly
—- his arrest.
A. against
B. for
C. of
D. over
20. The farmers are thankful — the good harvest this year.
A. of
B. for
C. over
D. on
For questions 21 and 22, choose the alternative that best completes the sentence given.
21. It may not happen, but we will prepare ourselves in case it
—–
A. will
B. may
C. could
D. does
22. She will not do it again,
A. does she
B. doesn’t she
C. will she
D. won’t she
Use the information below to answer questions 23 to 25.
Four pupils – Hassan, Flora, Amos and Miriam – play various games. Hassan plays hockey
football and tennis. Amos plays football and
tennis while Miriam plays volleyball and football. Flora plays hockey and tennis.
23. Which game is the least popular?
A. Football
B. Volleyball
C. Hockey
D. Tennis
24. Which two players do not share any game?
A. Hassan and Amos
B. Flora and Amos
C. Hassan and Miriam
D. Flora and Miriam
25. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Everybody plays at least two games.
B. Hockey is as popular as tennis.
C. Hassan plays as many games as Flora.
D. Only two of the pupils play tennis.
2021 KCPE Science Extract
1. In which part of the digestive system are mineral salts absorbed?
A. Mouth.
B. Stomach.
C. Small intestines.
D. Large intestines.
2. Which one of the following is the correct order of development after fertilisation in human beings?
A. Embryo — Zygote — Foetus.
B. Zygote — Foetus — Embryo.
C. Zygote — Embryo — Foetus.
D. Embryo — Foetus — Zygote.
3. Which one of the following is an adaptation of plants in dry areas?
A. Fewer leaves.
B. Broad leaves.
C. Thin cuticle.
D. Many stomata.
4. The following are some characteristics of weeds:
(i) strong smell
(ii) thorns on stem
(iii) pink flowers
(iv) purple or white flowers
Which two characteristics are for sodom apple?
A. (ii) and (iii)
B. (ii) and (iv)
C. (i) and (iii)
D. (i) and (iv)
5. The human tooth that mainly helps to tear meat from bones is
A. incisor
B. canine
C. premolar
D. molar.
6. Which one of the following instruments is used to measure two different aspects of weather?
A. Wind vane.
B. Thermometer.
C. Rain gauge.
D. Windsock.
7. Which one of the following is a proper use of drugs?
A. Taking more dosage of prescribed medicine to heal faster.
B. Buying prescribed drugs from the pharmacy.
C. Borrowing drugs from a neighbour whenever sick.
D. Taking malaria drugs whenever you have a headache.
8. In Kenya, rivers passing through cities are mainly polluted by
A. industrial wastes
B. oil spillage
C. soil erosion
D. agricultural chemicals.
9. Which one of the following pairs of vaccines is administered at birth?
A. BCG and DPT.
B. DPT and measles.
C. BCG and polio.
D. Polio and measles.
10. Which one of the following is the least effective control measure for sexually transmitted diseases among married couples?
A. Being faithful to their partners.
B. Use of sterilised personal items.
C. Testing and counselling.
D. Abstinence.
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