Comprehension Passage

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Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow

Amani lived in a small village near the shores of Lake Victoria. Every morning, before the sun rose, she walked to the lake with her grandmother to help mend the fishing nets. The cool air carried the smell of fresh water and damp reeds. Amani loved this quiet time when the whole village still slept and only the birds were awake.

Her grandmother, Mama Zawadi, had been a fisherwoman for over forty years. Her hands were rough but gentle, and she knew every trick of the trade. She taught Amani how to tie strong knots and how to read the weather by watching the clouds. "The lake gives us food," she always said, "but we must respect it and never take more than we need."

One day, dark clouds gathered quickly over the water. Mama Zawadi noticed the change and warned the other fishermen to return to shore. Some laughed and ignored her advice, but soon a fierce storm swept across the lake. The boats that stayed out were tossed about wildly, while those who listened reached safety in time.

After the storm passed, the villagers thanked Mama Zawadi for her wisdom. Amani felt proud of her grandmother and understood why the elders were respected. That evening, she promised herself that she would learn everything Mama Zawadi knew, so that one day she too could protect her community from danger.

  1. Question 1

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    What did Amani and her grandmother do every morning before sunrise?

    A. They cleaned the boats on the shore

    B. They cooked breakfast for the whole village

    C. They walked to the lake to mend the fishing nets

    D. They went to the market to sell fish

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  2. Question 2

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    How did Mama Zawadi know that a storm was coming?

    A. She heard it on the radio

    B. The fish stopped biting

    C. A neighbour told her the news

    D. She watched the clouds and read the weather

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  3. Question 3

    1 mark

    The word 'fierce' as used in the passage means

    A. slow and quiet

    B. violent and strong

    C. warm and pleasant

    D. gentle and calm

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  4. Question 4

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    Why did the villagers thank Mama Zawadi after the storm?

    A. She repaired all the damaged boats

    B. She caught the most fish that day

    C. Her warning helped save the lives of those who listened

    D. She gave them food during the storm

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    C. Her warning helped save the lives of those who listened

  5. Question 5

    1 mark

    Which is the best title for this passage?

    A. A Grandmother's Wisdom

    B. The Dangers of Living Near a Lake

    C. How to Mend Fishing Nets

    D. The Birds of Lake Victoria

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