Grade 5 English questions and answers

Topics

• Vocabulary in Context37
• Tenses35
• Reading Comprehension15
• Conjunctions13
• Pronunciation12
• Extensive Reading12
• Punctuation12
• Inference11
• Prepositions11
• Sentence Transformation10
• Articles7

Passages with questions

• Read the passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 1 to 5. For each blank space, select the best alternative from the choices given.5
• Read the following conversation and then answer the questions4
• Read the passage and then answer the questions3
• Read the passage and then answer the questions3

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1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Receptionist: Good morning. How may I help you?

   Visitor: _______

   A. Where is the head?

   B. I want to see the head.

   C. Give me the headteacher!

   D. Good morning. I would like to see the headteacher, please.

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   When giving a speech, you should:

   A. speak too fast

   B. whisper

   C. look at the floor

   D. speak clearly and look at the audience

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Police officer: Can I see your identification?

   Citizen: _______

   A. No, you can't.

   B. I don't have to show you.

   C. Here it is, officer.

   D. Why do you want it?

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Teacher: Please present your project to the class.

   Pupil: _______

   A. Thank you. Our project is about water conservation...

   B. I don't want to.

   C. You do it.

   D. No.

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   A good listener should:

   A. ask relevant questions after

   B. sleep during the talk

   C. interrupt frequently

   D. talk to a neighbour

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6. Question 6

   10 marks

   Write a composition on the following topic:

   Write a composition about 'The day I will never forget'.

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7. Question 7

   10 marks

   Write a composition on the following topic:

   Write a letter to your headteacher requesting permission to start a school garden.

   (10 marks)

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8. Question 8

   5 marks

   Write a paragraph describing your school compound.

   Include: what you can see, the buildings, the playground.

   (5 marks)

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   Sample: Our school compound is large and clean. There are ten classrooms, a library, and an office block. The playground has swings and a football field. Beautiful flowers grow along the pathways.

9. Question 9

   5 marks

   Write a paragraph describing a rainy day.

   Use at least three describing words (adjectives).

   (5 marks)

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   Sample: The dark clouds gathered in the grey sky. Heavy rain poured down. The cold wind blew through the wet trees. Bright lightning flashed across the sky followed by loud thunder.

10. Question 10

    5 marks

    Write a friendly letter to your cousin telling him or her about a school trip you went on.

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Librarian: Excuse me, you need to be quiet in here.

    Pupil: _______

    A. You cannot tell me what to do.

    B. This is not a library.

    C. Sorry, I did not mean to disturb. I will be quiet.

    D. Why? I am not doing anything.

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Which sentence uses formal language?

    A. I would like to request your assistance.

    B. Gonna see you later!

    C. Yo, can you help?

    D. What up?

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Doctor: You should take this medicine twice a day.

    Patient: _______

    A. Whatever.

    B. I don't need medicine.

    C. Do I have to?

    D. Thank you, doctor. I will do that.

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    A good presentation should:

    A. avoid using examples

    B. be very long and detailed

    C. use clear language and maintain eye contact

    D. be read directly from a paper

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    Shop assistant: How can I help you today?

    Customer: _______

    A. I don't know.

    B. None of your business.

    C. I am looking for a blue school bag, please.

    D. Go away.

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    When making a speech, pausing helps to:

    A. show that you have forgotten

    B. make the speech shorter

    C. make the audience fall asleep

    D. give the audience time to understand your point

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17. Question 17

    1 mark

    Which pair of words are antonyms?

    A. fast — swift

    B. brave — courageous

    C. ancient — modern

    D. big — large

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18. Question 18

    1 mark

    Your friend is presenting a project. You should:

    A. walk out of the room

    B. listen attentively and ask questions at the end

    C. look at your phone

    D. talk loudly to your neighbour

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19. Question 19

    10 marks

    Write a composition on the following topic:

    Write a composition about 'A Visit to a Farm'.

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20. Question 20

    10 marks

    Write a composition on the following topic:

    Write a story beginning with: 'It was a dark and stormy night when suddenly...'

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21. Question 21

    5 marks

    Describe your favourite season of the year.

    Say: what it is, what the weather is like, what you enjoy doing.

    (5 marks)

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    Sample: My favourite season is the short rains. The weather is cool and fresh. I enjoy reading indoors and watching the rain fall.

22. Question 22

    5 marks

    Describe a market scene.

    Include: the sights, sounds, and smells.

    (5 marks)

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    Sample: The market is a busy place. Traders shout to attract customers. The air smells of fresh produce and spices. Colours of fruits and vegetables fill every stall.

23. Question 23

    5 marks

    Write a letter to your pen pal in another country describing a traditional Kenyan festival.

    Include: the name of the festival, what happens, and why you enjoy it.

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24. Question 24

    5 marks

    Write a formal letter to a newspaper editor about the importance of keeping your town clean.

    (5 marks)

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    Sample: Formal letter format: address, date, salutation, content paragraphs, complimentary close

25. Question 25

    5 marks

    Write a short paragraph about an animal of your choice.

    Include: its appearance, habitat, food, and one interesting fact.

    (5 marks)

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    Sample: The elephant is the largest land animal. It lives in grasslands and forests across Africa. It eats grass, leaves, and fruit. Elephants have excellent memories.

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