Reading Comprehension
15 Grade 5 English questions on Reading Comprehension, with worked marking schemes. 15 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 mark"Trees are very important to life on earth. They provide oxygen, give shade, and are home to many animals. Cutting down trees without planting new ones leads to deforestation."
Which is NOT a benefit of trees mentioned in the passage?
A. They provide oxygen.
B. They give shade.
C. They are home to animals.
D. They produce medicine.
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1 mark"Without bees, many plants would not be able to produce fruits and seeds. This is because bees transfer pollen from one flower to another, a process called pollination."
What is pollination?
A. Planting seeds
B. Transferring pollen between flowers
C. Making honey
D. Eating flowers
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1 mark"The camel is known as the ship of the desert. It can survive for many days without water. The hump on its back stores fat, not water."
What does the hump store?
A. Fat
B. Water
C. Food
D. Air
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1 mark"Solar energy comes from the sun. It is a clean source of energy that does not pollute the environment. Many schools in Kenya now use solar panels to generate electricity."
The best title for this passage would be:
A. Solar Energy: A Clean Source of Power
B. Electricity
C. The Sun
D. Schools in Kenya
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Marking scheme
A. Title should capture main idea
Question 5
1 mark"Malaria is spread by mosquitoes. The female Anopheles mosquito carries the malaria parasite. We can prevent malaria by sleeping under treated mosquito nets and draining stagnant water."
Which of the following helps prevent malaria?
A. Eating healthy food
B. Drinking clean water
C. Exercising daily
D. Sleeping under treated mosquito nets
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1 mark"Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa. It is 5,199 metres tall. The mountain is covered with snow at the top."
How tall is Mount Kenya?
A. 5,199 metres
B. 5,000 metres
C. 5,500 metres
D. 6,000 metres
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1 mark"Kenya gained independence on 12th December 1963. Jomo Kenyatta became the first President. Every year, Kenyans celebrate Jamhuri Day on this date."
When did Kenya gain independence?
A. 1960
B. 1963
C. 1970
D. 1964
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1 mark"Florence Nightingale was a British nurse who lived in the 19th century. She improved hospital conditions during the Crimean War and is considered the founder of modern nursing."
Florence Nightingale is famous for:
A. building hospitals
B. founding modern nursing
C. discovering medicine
D. winning a war
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1 mark"A drought is a long period of little or no rainfall. It leads to shortage of water and food. Farmers suffer greatly as their crops wither and animals have nothing to drink."
During a drought, farmers suffer because:
A. Prices of food go down.
B. There is too much rain.
C. Crops wither and animals lack water.
D. Animals become wild.
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C. Crops wither + animals lack water
Question 10
1 mark"The Maasai are a pastoral community found in Kenya and Tanzania. They keep large herds of cattle, sheep, and goats. The Maasai value their cattle and use them as a measure of wealth."
The Maasai are found in:
A. Kenya only
B. Tanzania only
C. Kenya and Tanzania
D. Uganda and Kenya
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1 mark"Malaria is spread by mosquitoes. The female Anopheles mosquito carries the malaria parasite. We can prevent malaria by sleeping under treated mosquito nets and draining stagnant water."
How is malaria spread?
A. Through the air
B. By mosquitoes
C. Through food
D. Through dirty water
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1 mark"Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment. Air pollution causes breathing problems. Water pollution harms fish and makes water unsafe to drink."
What does air pollution cause?
A. Soil erosion
B. Floods
C. Water problems
D. Breathing problems
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D. Air pollution → breathing problems
Question 13
1 mark"Solar energy comes from the sun. It is a clean source of energy that does not pollute the environment. Many schools in Kenya now use solar panels to generate electricity."
Why is solar energy described as clean?
A. It is used in schools.
B. It comes from the sun.
C. It is expensive.
D. It does not pollute the environment.
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1 mark"Trees are very important to life on earth. They provide oxygen, give shade, and are home to many animals. Cutting down trees without planting new ones leads to deforestation."
What does deforestation mean?
A. Taking care of animals
B. Planting more trees
C. Cutting down trees without replacing them
D. Building houses near trees
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C. Deforestation = cutting without replanting
Question 15
1 mark"The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world. It covers about one third of the Earth's surface. The Mariana Trench, found in the Pacific, is the deepest point on Earth."
How much of the Earth's surface does the Pacific cover?
A. One third
B. Two thirds
C. One quarter
D. Half
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