Comprehension Passage

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Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow

Zawadi loved everything about the natural world, but she loved birds most of all. From her bedroom window in Nakuru, she could see flamingos gathered at the edge of the lake, their pink feathers shining in the morning sun. She kept a small notebook in which she recorded every bird she spotted, noting its colour, size and the sound it made. Her dream was to become a wildlife researcher one day.

One Saturday, Zawadi joined a group of young birdwatchers led by a ranger named Mr Otieno. He taught them how to move quietly so that they would not scare the birds away. He also showed them how to use binoculars and explained that many birds travel thousands of kilometres each year to find food and warmer weather. Zawadi listened carefully and wrote down every interesting fact she learned.

During the walk, the group spotted a rare crested crane standing among the reeds. Mr Otieno warned them that such birds were becoming scarce because their wetland homes were being destroyed. Zawadi felt a pang of sadness. She decided that she would tell her classmates about the importance of protecting wetlands and the creatures that depended on them for survival.

Back at school, Zawadi started a nature club with the help of her teacher. The members planted trees, cleaned up litter and made posters about endangered birds. Their efforts caught the attention of the local newspaper, which published a story about the determined young conservationists. Zawadi was proud, but she knew there was still much work to do to keep the birds of Nakuru safe.

  1. Question 1

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    What did Zawadi record in her small notebook?

    A. The price of binoculars

    B. The names of her classmates

    C. Her daily school homework

    D. Every bird she spotted and its features

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  2. Question 2

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    According to Mr Otieno, why were crested cranes becoming scarce?

    A. They were flying to other countries

    B. They could not find enough water to drink

    C. People were hunting them for food

    D. Their wetland homes were being destroyed

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    D. Their wetland homes were being destroyed

  3. Question 3

    1 mark

    The word 'scarce' as used in the passage means

    A. rare and few in number

    B. large and colourful

    C. loud and noisy

    D. very common and many

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  4. Question 4

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    What can we infer about Zawadi from her actions after the birdwatching walk?

    A. She wanted to capture birds as pets

    B. She was committed to protecting wildlife

    C. She was afraid of being outdoors

    D. She lost interest in birds completely

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  5. Question 5

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    The best title for this passage would be

    A. The Broken Binoculars

    B. A Boring Saturday Afternoon

    C. A Trip to the City Market

    D. Zawadi and Her Love for Birds

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