Comprehension Passage

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Read the conversation below and answer the questions

(Brian, a Grade 6 pupil, visits the school nurse, Mrs. Wanjiku, because he is not feeling well.)

Brian: Good morning, Mrs. Wanjiku. ____________1____________

Mrs. Wanjiku: Good morning, Brian. What is the matter?

Brian: I have a headache and my body feels hot.

Mrs. Wanjiku: Let me check your temperature. You have a slight fever. ____________2____________

Brian: No, I have not eaten anything since morning.

Mrs. Wanjiku: You should eat something first. I will give you some medicine after that. ____________3____________

Brian: Thank you, Mrs. Wanjiku. I will call her right away.

Question 1
1 mark
Which is the best expression to fill blank 1?
A. I am sick, help me.
B. I want to go home.
C. I am not feeling well. May I see you?
D. You must treat me now.
(1 mark)
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Question 2
1 mark
Which is the best expression to fill blank 2?
A. Have you eaten anything today?
B. Go and eat now.
C. Why did you not eat?
D. Eating is important.
(1 mark)
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Question 3
1 mark
Which is the best expression to fill blank 3?
A. Call your mother.
B. Your mother should come.
C. Please ask your mother to come and pick you up.
D. Tell your mother to come.
(1 mark)
Marking scheme
C. Polite instruction: Please ask your mother to come and pick you up.
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Question 1