Truthfulness

14 Grade 4 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Truthfulness, with worked marking schemes. 14 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   3 marks

   Give three things that can happen to a person who tells lies.

   (3 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any three of: loses people's trust, gets punished, feels guilty, spoils friendships, is forced to tell more lies, displeases God. 1 mark each.

2. Question 2

   1 mark

   The Bible teaches Christians that telling lies is:

   A. a sin

   B. a reward

   C. a blessing

   D. a game

   (1 mark)

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3. Question 3

   3 marks

   Describe three ways in which a Grade 4 learner can practise truthfulness at school.

   (3 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any three of: not cheating in exams, returning lost items to owners, admitting one's mistakes, keeping promises, not lying to teachers or friends. 1 mark each.

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   On her way to school Wanjiku found some money that was not hers. The honest thing for her to do is to:

   A. keep it secretly

   B. spend it quickly

   C. return it to the owner

   D. hide it away

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   One good result of always telling the truth is that people will:

   A. trust you

   B. dislike you

   C. fear you

   D. ignore you

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   In the Bible, Jacob deceived his father Isaac in order to receive the:

   A. money

   B. clothes

   C. food

   D. blessing

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7. Question 7

   4 marks

   Njeri saw her friend cheating during a class test. (a) What is the truthful thing for Njeri to do? (2 marks) (b) Give two reasons for your answer. (2 marks)

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) Report it to the teacher / tell the truth / advise her friend to stop cheating (2). (b) Any two, 1 mark each: cheating is dishonest and wrong, God wants us to be truthful, it is unfair to other learners, it helps the friend to learn honestly.

8. Question 8

   2 marks

   State two reasons why Christians should always tell the truth.

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9. Question 9

   6 marks

   Truthfulness is an important Christian value. (a) What does it mean to be truthful? (2 marks) (b) Explain two blessings a person who is always truthful may receive. (4 marks)

   (6 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) To say what is true, not to lie, to be honest (2). (b) Any two, 2 marks each: people trust and respect him/her, he/she gains good friends, he/she pleases God and receives God's favour, he/she lives in peace with a clear conscience.

10. Question 10

    2 marks

    State two ways in which telling the truth helps a family to live happily.

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Which of the following is an example of being truthful?

    A. Copying answers during a test

    B. Blaming others for your mistake

    C. Admitting that you took a friend's pen

    D. Hiding what you did wrong

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Peter accidentally broke a window while playing and went and told his teacher exactly what had happened. Peter showed the value of:

    A. pride

    B. truthfulness

    C. laziness

    D. greed

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Ananias and Sapphira lied about the money they had given to the church. Their story warns Christians against:

    A. giving

    B. singing

    C. praying

    D. lying

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    A person who always tells the truth is also described as being:

    A. careless

    B. cruel

    C. proud

    D. honest

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