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English Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Form 3 End Term 1 Exams 2025

1. FUNCTIONAL WRITING.
You are a member of a committee that has been assigned the duty of planning the
annual prize day at your school.

a. Write a letter of invitation to the local member of your County Assembly


(MCA). (12mks)
b. Design a card that would be used to invite guests to the ceremony. (8mks).
2. Cloze test (10mks)
Fill in the blank spaces in the following passage with the most suitable word.
Imagine that while walking along a road, you saw a large, shiny bag sitting
________________ unattended. You look around you and there is no one else.
____________________ would you do? Would you walk _________________ from the bag as
most cautious people would? Maybe your curiosity would get the ______________ of
your caution, and the urge to know what the _________________ of the bag are, might
overwhelm you. If you did not look into the bag and found it full of crisp new
___________________, would you make attempts to find _______________ owner of the
bag? Might you be tempted to keep the money ___________________ yourself? After all,
there is always so much in our lives that we can buy or pay for. _____________________
you chose to keep the bag, would you do so with a ______________________ conscience,
or would you forever be plagued by the idea that you kept money which was not
yours, which is basically stealing?
3. Oral communicative skills.
Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.
I’m a keen dog, a keen dog, a wild dog, and alone;
I’m a rough dog, a tough dog hunting on my own;
I’m a bad dog, a mad dog, teasing silly sheep;
I love to sit and bay at the moon, to keep fat souls from sleep.
I’ll never be a lap dog, licking dirty feet,
A sleek dog, a meek dog, cringing for my meat;
Not for me the fireside, the well filled plate,
But shut door, the sharp stone, cuff and kick and hate.
Not for me the other dogs, running by my side;
Some have run short while, but none of them would bide;
O mine is still the lone trail, the hard trail, the best,
Wide wind, and wild stars and the hunger of the quest!
(Irene Rutherfold Mclfod)
Questions
A.
1. Describe the rhyme scheme in the poem above. (2mks)
2. Identify two other sounds used in the poem. (4mks)
3. How would you perform the following poem for a live audience? (2mks)
B. Give examples of the following sound devices. (4mks)

i. Onomatopoeia
ii. Assonance
iii. Ideophones
iv. Alliteration
C. Identify the silent letters in the following words. (2mks)
i. Island
ii. Fasten
D. Study the below genre of oral literature and answer the questions that follow.
Kiiru: Oyiete, (are you ready?)
Audience : E-euo, (we are ready)
Kiiru: Mmm-mh!
Audience: Ilomonlatalaendaanaisho. (The visitors for whom I have no food)
Questions.
i. Identify the above genre. (1mk)
ii. Explain the features present in the above genre. (3mks)
iii. How many participants does the above genre involve? Identify their roles. (2mks)
E. The underlined word indicators the stressed word in the sentences below. Explain the
meaning brought out when the underlined word is stressed in each sentence. (3mks)
i. We worked for him.
ii. We worked for him.
iii. We worked for him.
F. The following is a telephone conversation between Basweti and the receptionist of
Mambo Kubwas General Stores. Insert the missing speech lines. (7mks)
Receptionist: Mambo Kubwa General Stores, good morning.
Basweti: _____________________________________
Receptionist: May I help you, Mr. Basweti?
Basweti: May I please speak to your sales manager:
Receptionist: _______________________________________
Basweti: How come? Is she very busy?
Receptionist: _______________________________________
Basweti: In that case, I might be forced to call some other time.
Receptionist: Why is that? Perhaps someone else in the office could be of
help to you.
Basweti: __________________________________________
Receptionist: Why not? Is it something personal?
Basweti: _____________________________________________
Receptionist: Okay, I understand. Can I take a message for her?
Basweti: _____________________________________________
Receptionist: I have taken it down for her. I will also personally remind
her to call you. Bye for now and thank you for calling.
Basweti: _____________________________________________

MARKING SCHEME
Invitation letter (12mks)
Should be a formal letter
Sender's address - 2mks (should not include name of the sender)
Date - 1mk
Recepients's address - 2mks
Salutation - 1mk
Re - 1mk
Introduction - 1mk
Body - 2mks
Coclusion - 1mk
Valediction - 1mk
The tone should be formal, if not, deduct marks
Invitation Card - 8mks
Name of host e.g. Upishi Hotel and Catering College - 1mk
Name of recepient e.g Miss, Mr, Mrs, Rev, - 1mk
Event and the details like the date, venue, time - 1mk
Personalities attending the event e.g. Guests of Honor - 1mk
Regulations e.g Only photographers accredited by the college are permitted - 1mk
Contacts of hosts e.g
R.S.V.P - 1mk
The Principal
P.O Box 32115
Nairobi
Tel: 0244001
Email:prinsipal@[Link]
*Award 1mk for enclosing or decorating to look like a card.
Penalize for overdecorating. Do not award
Cloze Test
1. there
2. What - must begin with a capital letter. If not, do not award
3. away
4. better
5. contents
6. notes/bills
7. the
8. for
9. suppose - Must begin with a capital letter, if not, do not award
10. clear
ORAL SKILLS
1. aa bb cc dd ee ff - regular rhyme scheme
2. consonance - wild alone
assonance - dog alone, shut cuff
alliteration - for me the fireside the well filled plate
sit to keep fat souls from sleep
repetition - the word dog has been used severally
3. Check for both verbal and non-verbal cues. Award if well explained
Intonation
Voice projection
Stress
Facial expression
Dramatization
Maintaing eye contact with the audience
Gestures
4. Onomatopeia - buzz, thud, ring, hiss, zoom, clung
Assonance - bringing in disability
Ideophone - wu,wu .... clop-clop....kukrukakra....auuuii...
Alliteration - can you quickly cut the chord
5. Island, fasten
Either they underline or write the letter. Penalise if written in form of sound i.e /s/, /t/
6. Riddle
 Has two participants - involves the challenger and the respondents
 Has ideophone 'mmhh!'
 It uses brief expressios
7. There are two participants
The challenger poses the riddle and the respondent responds by guesses. Kiiru is the
challenger, the audience form the respondents
8. We worked for him - meaning nobody else but we worked for him
We worked for him - meaning we did nothing else like sending but only worked for
him
We worked for him - meaning we worked for nobody else but him
9. Basweti: Good morning
Receptionist: Well, the sales manager is not available at the moment.
Receptionist: She left this morning to attend the meeting elsewhere
Basweti:Can i leave a message?
Basweti: Well, she had asked me to call her in person
Basweti: Kindly let her know workers are still waiting for their wages. She had
promised to settle it yesterday but being a Sunday, the workers asked me to remind
him today becasue it is a workday
Basweti: Thank you. Bye and have a good day.

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Critical factors include verbal and non-verbal cues such as intonation, voice projection, stress, facial expressions, dramatization, maintaining eye contact, and gestures. These elements work together to convey the poem's emotion and meaning effectively, engaging the audience and ensuring an impactful performance .

The poem employs several sound devices such as consonance, assonance, alliteration, and repetition. Consonance is seen in phrases like "wild alone," while assonance appears in "dog alone." Alliteration enriches the poem with "for me the fireside the well filled plate" and "sit to keep fat souls from sleep." The repetition of the word "dog" underscores the central theme of canine independence and defiance .

The impact of stress in the sentences alters the focus and implied meaning of each. By stressing 'We' in "We worked for him," the emphasis is on the group that undertook the work, excluding others. In "We worked for him," the stress on 'worked' clarifies the action taken, implying no other actions like sending messages were involved. Finally, "We worked for him" stresses 'him,' emphasizing the exclusive beneficiary of the work, possibly distinguishing him from other potential recipients .

The identified genre of oral literature is a riddle. It features two participants: the challenger, who poses the riddle, and the respondents, who attempt to guess the answer. It often includes ideophone cues such as 'mmhh!' to engage participants. These features make riddles interactive and a valuable tool for sharpening wit and cultural learning among participants .

When the intended contact is unavailable, professionalism can be maintained by clearly stating the purpose of the call and politely requesting to leave a message. It's important to express understanding of the situation and offer alternative communication options such as email or arranging a callback. Keeping the conversation courteous even when deviations occur ensures respect and leaves a positive impression .

Onomatopoeia enhances communication by providing a vivid sensory experience through sound imitation. Words like "buzz," "thud," and "hiss" mimic real sounds, allowing listeners to visualize and experience the action more directly. This auditory mimicry facilitates comprehension and retention of messages .

A formal invitation letter should include the sender's address (without the sender's name), date, recipient's address, salutation, the subject of invitation, introduction, main body, and conclusion. It should conclude with a formal valediction. Each element contributes to structuring the letter in a coherent, formal way, ensuring clarity and politeness .

The poem follows a regular rhyme scheme of 'aa bb cc dd ee ff.' This consistent pattern creates a rhythmic flow that enhances the lyrical quality of the poem, making it memorable and engaging. This scheme also emphasizes the defiance and freedom themes woven throughout the poem .

Ideophones contribute to engagement by adding sonic elements that capture the listener's attention and involve them more actively in the riddle. The use of sound-rich expressions aids memorization and makes the interaction more lively and dynamic, thus enhancing both the educational and entertainment value of the riddle .

A formal tone in an invitation card is essential for conveying respect and professionalism, especially in formal events. According to the guidelines, elements such as the host's and recipient's names, event details, and RSVP contacts should be presented with decorum. This ensures the invite is taken seriously and sets the appropriate expectation for the event's atmosphere .

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