Literal Comprehension
7 Grade 6 English questions on Literal Comprehension, with worked marking schemes. 7 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 mark"Recycling helps reduce waste and protect the environment. Materials such as paper, plastic, and glass can be recycled into new products. This saves energy and reduces pollution."
According to the passage, which of these CAN be recycled?
A. Wood and stone
B. Paper, plastic, and glass
C. Soil and sand
D. Water and air
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1 mark"The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs. These magnificent structures have stood for thousands of years."
What were the pyramids built for?
A. As schools
B. As palaces
C. As tombs for pharaohs
D. As temples
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1 markRead the sentence and answer the question.
"The farmer planted maize, beans, and potatoes in his garden."
How many types of crops did the farmer plant?
A. Four
B. Three
C. Five
D. Two
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Marking scheme
B. Maize, beans, and potatoes = three crops
Question 4
1 mark"Kamau woke up early, had breakfast, and walked to school."
What did Kamau do after waking up?
A. Walked to school
B. Read a book
C. Had breakfast
D. Went to sleep
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1 mark"The giraffe is the tallest animal on earth. Its long neck helps it reach leaves at the tops of tall trees. Giraffes are found mainly in Africa's grasslands and savannahs."
Why does the giraffe have a long neck?
A. To drink water from deep wells
B. To see predators from far away
C. To communicate with other giraffes
D. To reach leaves at the tops of tall trees
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Marking scheme
D. Long neck → reach leaves at treetops
Question 6
1 mark"Kenya has 47 counties. Each county has a governor elected by the people. Counties manage local services like health and roads."
Who elects the governor?
A. The president
B. The cabinet
C. Parliament
D. The people
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1 mark"The giraffe is the tallest animal on earth. Its long neck helps it reach leaves at the tops of tall trees. Giraffes are found mainly in Africa's grasslands and savannahs."
Where are giraffes mainly found?
A. In the ocean
B. In Africa's grasslands and savannahs
C. In mountains
D. In forests
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