Good Citizenship in School
11 Grade 4 Social Studies questions on Good Citizenship in School, with worked marking schemes. 11 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markA good citizen in school takes care of school property. Which action shows this?
A. Keeping desks and books clean and undamaged
B. Writing on the classroom walls
C. Tearing library books
D. Breaking window panes
(1 mark)
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3 marksState three ways in which a learner can show good citizenship in school.
(3 marks)
Marking scheme
Any three, 1 mark each: obeying school rules; respecting teachers and fellow learners; keeping the school clean; taking care of school property; being honest; helping others; being punctual; participating in school activities. Accept any three correct ways.
Question 3
1 markRespecting teachers and fellow learners is an example of showing:
A. Selfishness
B. Laziness
C. Rudeness
D. Good citizenship
(1 mark)
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1 markA good citizen in school helps to keep the environment clean by:
A. Leaving papers on the floor
B. Blocking the drainage
C. Throwing litter into the dustbin
D. Pouring dirty water anywhere
(1 mark)
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1 markJuma sees a new pupil sitting alone and feeling lost. The most responsible thing for a good citizen to do is to:
A. Welcome and help the new pupil
B. Tell others to avoid the pupil
C. Ignore the new pupil
D. Laugh at the new pupil
(1 mark)
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1 markDuring the national anthem at the school assembly, a good citizen should:
A. Continue talking to friends
B. Stand still and respect the flag
C. Walk away from the assembly
D. Sit down and play
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following actions shows that a learner is a good citizen in school?
A. Coming to school late
B. Bullying younger pupils
C. Dropping litter in class
D. Obeying the school rules
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following is a responsibility of a good citizen in school?
A. Fighting other pupils
B. Keeping the school compound clean
C. Refusing to do class work
D. Wasting school water
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of these values is shown when a learner returns a lost pen to its owner?
A. Honesty
B. Cruelty
C. Pride
D. Greed
(1 mark)
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2 marksGive two reasons why it is important to be a good citizen in school.
(2 marks)
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Any two, 1 mark each: it creates peace/order in school; it keeps the school clean and safe; it makes learning easier; it earns respect and good friendships; it protects school property; it prepares one to be a good citizen in future. Accept any two correct reasons.
Question 11
3 marksSome pupils were caught throwing stones and breaking classroom windows.
(a) Explain why this is not good citizenship.
(b) Suggest one better way they could behave.
(3 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) It destroys school property/wastes school money and endangers others (2 marks for a clear explanation, 1 for a partial one). (b) One correct alternative e.g. take care of property, report issues to a teacher, play safely (1 mark).
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