Comprehension Passage

Read the passage, then answer the 5 questions that follow. Marking schemes are included.

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow

Amani lived in a small village near Lake Victoria. Every morning, before the sun rose, she walked with her mother to the lakeshore to buy fresh fish from the fishermen. The cool air smelled of water and reeds. Amani loved watching the boats glide slowly across the calm water, their nets full of silver tilapia that shimmered in the early light.

One day, her mother fell sick and could not go to the market. Amani decided she would go alone for the first time. She carried a small basket and a few coins tied carefully in a cloth. Her heart beat quickly, but she remembered everything her mother had taught her about choosing the freshest fish and bargaining politely with the traders.

At the shore, an old fisherman named Otieno smiled at her. He showed her how to tell if a fish was fresh by looking at its bright, clear eyes and firm body. Amani listened keenly and chose three fine tilapia. She paid the fair price and thanked Otieno warmly for his kindness and patience.

When Amani returned home, her mother was very proud. The fish made a delicious supper that evening. From that day, Amani felt confident going to the market. She had learned that being brave and respectful could turn a frightening task into a proud and happy memory she would never forget.

  1. Question 1

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    What did Amani and her mother buy at the lakeshore every morning?

    A. Fresh fish

    B. Cooking oil

    C. Ripe bananas

    D. Woven baskets

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  2. Question 2

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    Why did Amani go to the market alone for the first time?

    A. Her mother had fallen sick

    B. She wanted to meet Otieno

    C. She had lost her basket

    D. The boats were not working

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  3. Question 3

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    According to Otieno, how can you tell that a fish is fresh?

    A. By its large size

    B. By its bright, clear eyes and firm body

    C. By the colour of its net

    D. By its loud smell

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  4. Question 4

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    The word 'keenly' as used in the passage means

    A. attentively

    B. slowly

    C. carelessly

    D. quietly

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  5. Question 5

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    What lesson did Amani learn from her experience?

    A. Fishermen are always unkind

    B. Markets are dangerous places

    C. Mothers should never get sick

    D. Being brave and respectful can make a hard task rewarding

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    D. Being brave and respectful can make a hard task rewarding

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