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The document is a K.C.S.E prediction examination paper for Biology, consisting of two parts: Paper 1 and Paper 2, with various questions covering topics such as genetics, plant biology, and human anatomy. Each section includes instructions for candidates, the structure of the exam, and a variety of questions that require written responses. The exam is designed to assess students' understanding of biological concepts and their ability to apply this knowledge in different contexts.

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K.C.S.E PREDICTION SET 2

231/1 BIOLOGY
PAPER 1 (THEORY)

SET 2 EXAMINATION 2020

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• Write your name and Admission number in the spaces provided above Sign and write the date of
examination in the spaces provided.
• Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
• This paper consists of 10 printed pages.
• Candidates should check to ascertain that all pages are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing

For Examiners Use Only

Question Maximum score Candidate’s score

1- 34 80

1. A black mouse was crossed with a brown mouse. Half of the offspring were black and the other half brown
using letter B to represent the gene for black color and b to represent the gene for the brown color, work out
the genotype of the parents. (3marks)
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2. A process that occurs in plants is represented by the equation below.

C6H12O6 2C2H5OH + 2 CO2 + Energy
(Glucose) (Ethanol) (Carbon (IV) Oxide)
a) Name the process. (1mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………

b) State the economic importance of the process named in (a) above. (1mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. State the importance of the following parts of a microscope (2marks)

i) Clip
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ii) Coarse adjustment knob
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a) Explain why Lamarck’s theory of evolution was not accepted by the modern
Biologists. (1mark)
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b) Define the following terms
i) Analogous structures. (1mark)
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ii) Divergent evolution. (1mark)

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5. Name the chemical component that provides support in the following (2marks)
a) Collenchyma
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b) Sclerenchyma.
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6. State two importance of roughages in the process of digestions of food. (2marks)
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7. Identify the cells that produce the following (3marks)
i) Mucus
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ii) Pepsin and rennin
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iii) Hydrochloric acid
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8. Name two type of mutation represented below. (2marks)

(i) Original strand (ii) Mutated strand

A B C D E F P B C D E F

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9. a) Suggest the significance of the following adaptations in bony fish.

(i) Flexible vertebral column (1mark)

(ii) Presence of swim bladder (1mark)

............…………................................................................................................................................

b) State two features which reduce resistance in fish during swimming. (2marks)

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12. The diagram below represents a type of bone in the mammalian skeleton.
Neural spine

(a) Identify the bone illustrated in the diagram. (1 mark)

............…………....................................................................................................................

(b) Give a reason for your answer in (a) above. (1 mark)

............…………....................................................................................................................

13. Study the diagram below and answer questions that follow

a) Name the parts labelled A, B, C and D. (2 marks)

A. .................................................................. B....................................................................

C.................................................................... D.....................................................................

b) Which of these structures is responsible for?

i) Regulation of heart beat (1 mark)

....................................................................................................................................
ii) Reflex knee jerk (1 mark)

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14. The diagram below shows a front view of the iris and pupil of the eye.

Radial muscle

Pupil
Circular muscle
(a) Complete the table below to show what happens to the structure shown
when the eye is in.
(2marks)

Structure Darkness Bright light

Radial muscles
Circular muscles

15. List any three homeostatic functions of the kidney (3 marks)

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16. Name the components of the blood that do not enter the renal tubule in mammals.2marks

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17. How are leaves of floating hydrophytes adapted for gaseous exchange (2 marks)

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18 a) State the role of each of the following in blood clotting process: (3 marks)

Calcium

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Thrombokinase

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Vitamin K

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b) Strong winds speed up the rate of transpiration. Explain? (2 marks)

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19. The student wrote the scientific name of a rat RATUS NOVEGICUS
a) Give the specific and generic name
Specific name……………………………………………… (1mark)
Generic name ……………………………………………… (1mark)
b) Identify two mistakes in the name above. (2marks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

22 State the role of the following requirement in germination (2marks)

a) Light
.........................…………………………………………………………………………….
c) Gibberellic acid
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23 Differentiate between complete and incomplete metamorphosis (2marks)
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24. a) Differentiate between irritability in plants and animals ( 2marks)

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b) State the branch of Biology that would be used in solving the problem of disputed
parentage. (1mark)

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25. Study the diagram below and answer questions that follow:

a) Identify with reason the type of fruit above (2marks)

Type of fruit
................................................................................................................................................

Reason

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26 Explain how you would estimate the population of Bidens pilosa( black jack) in your school garden using
a quadrat method (4 marks)
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How do the following factors affect active transport? (4 marks)
Temperature

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Metabolic inhibitors
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28 Explain how the following forces contribute to the movement of water up the xylem vessels.
(2marks)
a)Cohesion
………………………………………………………………………………………………
b)Adhesion
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29. The diagram below shows a phenomenon which occurs during cell division.

a) Identify the stage of cell division in which this phenomenon occurs. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) State the importance of the phenomenon taking place in the part labeled B.(2 marks)
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30 Distinguish between tropism and taxes (2 marks)
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31. State three methods which could be used to determine the diet of wild animals is an ecosystem
(3marks)
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i)Name the hormone which is released by the pituitary gland in high concentration on the 14 th day
of the menstrual cycle (1mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii) State two functions of the hormone named in 19( i) above (2marks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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33. Give two functions of the centrioles (2marks)
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34 How is a gill filament adapted to its function? (3 marks)

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(END)
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K.C.S.E PREDICTION SET 2

231/2 BIOLOGY
PAPER 2 (THEORY)

SET 2 EXAMINATION 2020

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• Write your Name and Index number in the spaces provided above
• Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided. Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.

• This paper consists of two sections A and B.

• Answer all questions in section A in the spaces provided after each question.
• In section B answer question 6 (compulsory) and either question 7 or 8 in the spaces provide.
• This paper consists of 8 printed pages. Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain all the pages
are printed as indicated and no questions are missing.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION QUESTIONS MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE
A 1 8
2 8
3 8
4 8
5 8
B 6 20

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7 20
8 20
TOTAL

SECTION A (40 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided
1. a) Apart from diffusion name two other methods of excretion in plants (2 mks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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b) State two economic importance of the following products of excretion in plants.
(i) Quinine. (1
mk)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………
(ii) papain. (1
mk)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………
c) Describe what happens in the liver when blood level is above normal. (4 mks)
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……
2. The diagram below represents the nitrogen cycle.

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(a) Name the process labeled (3 mks)

P……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
T1…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
T2…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(b) Name the organism that converts M into Nitrates (1 mk)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………

(c) Name the organism in plants which promote process N. (1 mk)

(d) State the relationship the organism stated in C above and the plant. (1 mk)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………

(e) How would excess pesticides in the soil interfere with process N. (1 mk)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………

(f) If Ql represents fixation of nitrogen by free living bacteria, what is represented by Q2 (l mk)

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3. (a) The diagram below shows part of a plant tissue.

(i) Name cell labeled X and part labeled W. (2 mks)

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(ii) State two adaptations of cell labeled X to its functions. (2 mks)
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(b) (i) Name the kingdom to which the above structure is found. (1 mk)
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(ii) State three differences between Bryophyta and Pteriodophyta. (3 mks)
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……

4. A cross between black bull and white cow produces a calf with black and white spots. Using letter B
for Black and W to represent white trait
(a) Work out the possible genotypes of a calf resulting from a cross between a black bull and a white
cow. (4 mks)

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(b) State the reason why the calf had black and white spots. (1 mk)

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……………………………………………………

(c) What is meant by the term allele. (1 mk)

(d) State two characteristic of an individual with Down’s syndrome. (2 mks)

5. The diagram below represents human foetus in a uterus.

(a) Name the part labeled W. (1 mk)

(b) (i) Name the type of blood vessels found in the structure labeled P. (2 mks)

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(ii) State the differences in composition of blood found in vessel named in b (i) above.(2mks)

(d) State the role of part labeled N. (1 mk)

SECTION B
Answer question 6 (compulsory) and either question 7 or 8 in the spaces provided after question
8.

6. An experiment was carried out to investigate plasmolysis in Onion epidermal cells. The cells were
placed in different concentrations of sodium chloride solution. The percentage plasmolysed cells was
determined after 30 minutes. The results were shown in the table below.

(a) (i) On the grid provided plot a graph of plasmolysed epidermal cells against concentration.
(6mks)

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(ii) At what concentration of salt solution was the proportion of plasmolysed cells equal to non-
plasmolysed cell. (1 mk)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(iii)State the salt concentration at which 60% of the cells were plasmolysed. (1 mk)
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(b) Account for the results obtained at
(i) 0.30% salt concentration. (3 mks)
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(ii) 0.60% salt concentration. (3 mks)
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(c) (i) Define the term plasmolysis. (1mk)
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(ii) What would happen to animal cells if they are placed at 0.55% concentration for 30
minutes. (1mk)
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(iii) Explain your answer in c (ii) above. (2 mks)
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(d) Describe the relationship between concentration of the salt solution and the percentage of
plasmolysed cells. (1 mk)
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…
(e) What term would best describe a plant where 100% of its cells were plasmolysed. (1 mk)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…… ……………………………………………………
7. Describe the uptake and movement of water from the soil to the leaves of a tall plant till
transpiration.
(20mks)
8. Describe the structure and functions of the various plants of a mammalian ear. (20mks)
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K.C.S.E PREDICTION SET 2

231/3 BIOLOGY
PAPER 3 (PRACTICAL)

SET 2 EXAMINATION 2020

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

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231/3
BIOLOGY
PAPER 3
TIME: 1HR. 30 MINS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• Write your name, Admission number in the spaces provided above Sign and write the date of
examination in the spaces provided.
• Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
• This paper consists of 7 printed pages.
• Candidates should check to ascertain that all pages are printed as indicated and that no
questions are missing

For Examiners’ Use Only

QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE

1 12
2 14
3 14
TOTAL SCORE 40

1. You are provided with 8cm3 solution Q, Iodine solution, Benedict’s solution, 10% sodium hydroxide
solution, 1% copper sulphate solution, means of heating, test tube rack, 3 dry test tubes and a water bath.
Use the provided reagents and apparatus to establish food substances present in solution Q, and fill the table
provided.
Food Procedure Observation Conclusion
substance

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(9 mks)
(b) How would you test for the presence of Vitamins in solution Q (1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Food Enzyme from pancrease

substance

2. You are provided with specimen A and B obtained from animals whose skulls are represented in the
photographs below.

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A

B
a) With a reason name the
class of the animals from
which the photographs
were taken.

Class_________________________________________ (1mk)
Reason_______________________________________ (1mk)

b) State three observable differences between specimen A and B. (3mks)

c) Name the gap on the lower jaw of specimen B. (1mk)

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d) Suggest the diet and mode of feeding of animal represented by photograph A.
Diet ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..(1mk)

Mode…………………………………………………………………………………………………(1mk)

e) Using observable features only explain how animal represented by photograph A is adapted to its mode
of feeding. (3mks.)

f) (i) Letter S on the photographs indicates the position of the eyes in the skulls. With reference to the two
distinguish between monocular and binocular vision. (2mks)

(ii) What is the significance of the type of vision in photographs B to their mode of feeding? (1mk)

3 (a) Examine photograph A, B1 and B2 carefully and answer the questions that follow. B2 was extracted from
B1

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T
B2

(i) What name is given to the coiled part labeled T found on specimen A (1mk)

(ii) Name the type of response exhibited by the coiled part on specimen A (1mk)

(iii) Name the stimulus responsible for the response named in (ii) above. (1mk)

(iv) Explain how the response exhibited by the coiled part on specimen A occurred (3mks)
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(v) State the biological significance of the response described in (iv) above to the survival of the specimen.
(1mk)

b) Use photographed specimens labeled B1 and B2 above to answer the questions below.
(i) State the agent of pollination for the specimen above. (1mk)

ii) Give a reason for your answer. (1mk)

(iii) Describe the external features of leaves of the specimen B2. (3mks)

(iv) Based on the floral parts, state the class to which specimen B belongs. (1mk)

(v) Give a reason for your answer in (iv) above. (1mk)

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1. (a) Starch test to 1cm3 of solution Q, add 3 drops of iodine solution ;solution turned to blue black; starch
present
(b) Reducing Sugar; To 2cm3 of Q, add equal amount test/Bendicts of Benedicts solution and heat to boiling ;
colour changes from blue to green to yellow and finally orange; reducing sugar present;
(c) Biuret test/Profen test; to 1cm3 of Q add equal amount of NaOH; the add 1 % CuSO 4 solution dropwise;
Colour changes to purple violet
Protein are present (9mks)

Correct procedure: absent; conclusions

X 3 = 9mks
(d) To 1cm3 DCPIP in test tube, add solutionQ and dropwise if it is decolourise vitamins will be present; (c)
Starch (amylase) – Pancreatic amylase
Proteins - trypsium

2. a) Mammalia
Have different types of teeth / have heterodont teeth
b)
Specimen a cisor Specimen B molar
Has one root Has three roots
Has chisel shaped crowns Has broad flattened crown
Has no crisps / ridges on the crown Has ridges crisps on the crown
Have closed roots Have open roots

a) It is chisel shaped with sharp ridged edge for cutting / gripping / grasping food.
b) Vegetation / plants , herbivorous
c) Have long conical and curved curves to hold / kill/ pierce and tear the prey. Have large carnassial teeth
with pointed edge to slice through flesh and crash bones Moles and premolars are small with sharp crisps
for strong flesh.
d) (i) monocular vision is where each eye has its own visual field; while binocular vision is where visual
fields of both eyes overlaps hence fovea centrals/ yellow spot of both eyes can be focused on the same
object.
(ii) it has binocular vision which enables it to determine size, distance and depth which is vital in capturing
prey;

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K.C.S.E PREDICTION SET 2

565/1
BUSINESS STUDIES
PAPER 1

SET 2 EXAMINATION 2020 FORM

FOUR
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Instructions to candidates
(a) Write your name and Adm Number in the spaces provided above.
(b) Answer ALL the questions.
(c) All answers must be written in the spaces provided.
(d) Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed as indicated and no of
questions missing.
(e) This paper consist of 10 printed pages.
(f) Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed as indicated and that no
questions are missing.
(g) Candidates should answer all the questions in English.

For Examiners Use Only

Questions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Marks

Questions 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Marks

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Total marks

1. Outline four business activities in your community. (4 marks)

(a) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(d) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Define the following: (4 marks)
(a) Human wants
………………………………………………………………………..……………………
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(b) Goods
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(c) Choice
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(d) Opportunity cost
……………………………………………………………………………..………………
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3. Outline four factors to take into consideration when planning an office layout. (4 marks)
(a) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(d) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Highlight four means of payment that a trader can use to settle business debts. (4 marks)
(a) ……………………………………………………………………………………………

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(b) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(d) ………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. State four difference between chain stores and departmental stores. (4 marks)
Chain Stores Departmental Stores
(a) (a)

(b) (b)

(d) (d)

6. Give four functions of money. (4 marks)

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(c) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(d) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
9. State four benefits that may accrue to a community that engages in indirect production.
(4 marks)

State four effects of a shift of the supply curve to the right. (4 marks)
(a) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(d) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
12. Outline four factors that may influence the choice of a distribution channel. (4 marks)

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(a) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(d) ………………………………………………………………………………………………

13. The balance sheet of Octaph General Store as at 1 st October, 2013 is given below.
OCTAPH GENERAL STORE
Balance sheet As at 1st October, 2013

Assets Capital + liabilities

sh. sh.
Building 950,000 Capital 86,000
Equipment 12,000 Liabilities
Stock 36,000 Bank Loan 70,000
Debtors 12,000 Creditors 9,000
Cash at bank 10,000
165,000
165,000

The following transactions took place in the business: October

2: Paid creditors by cheques sh 5,000
October 3: Received from debtors sh 6,500 in cash.
October 4: Bought more equipment for sh 4,500 and paid for them in cash. October
5: Bought shop fittings for sh 30,000 on credit.

Required:
Draw the balance sheet of the business as at 5th October, 2005. (5 marks)

14. Given below are average prices of imports and average prices of exports for the year 2012 and 2013.

Year Average price of average price of

exports in ‘000 imports in ‘000

2012 10,000 16,000

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2013 15,000 26,000

Calculate:
(i) Export price index using 2012 as the base year. (2 marks)

(ii) Import price index using 2012 as the base year. (2 marks)

(iii) The country’s terms of trade using 2012 as the base year. (2 marks)

15. Identity the type of journal in which each of the following transactions would be recorded.
(3 marks)

Transaction Type of journal

(a) Purchase of an old tractor on credit
(b) Goods previously sold on credit were returned.
(c) Goods sold for cash

16. “Consumer price indices (CPI) help in determining the extent of inflation in a country”. Highlight three problems
encountered in calculating consumer price indices in Kenya.
(3 marks)

(a) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
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17. Highlight four reasons why less developed countries tend to experience unfavourable terms of trade in
international trade. (4 marks)
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18. Outline four principles of economic planning. (4 marks)

19. The following transactions were extracted from the records of Sananka provision shop. 2006
April 2: Started business by depositing a cheque of sh 250,000 in a business bank
account.
April 9: Withdrew sh 50,000 from the business bank account out of which sh 30,000
was used to purchase equipment and the rest was retained for office use.
April 10: Purchased stock on credit for sh 40,000 from Central Stores.

Required:
Enter the transactions above in the appropriate ledger accounts of the business.

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(4 marks)

20. Highlight four factors that one may consider when evaluating a business opportunity.
(4 marks)

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(d) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
21. Despite the possibility of existence of economics of scale by expanding its operations a firm may choose to remain
small in size. State four reasons why this could be so. (4 marks)

(a) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
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22. Outline four advantages of a good transport system to a country. (4 marks)

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23. Give four reasons why a government imposes taxes. (4 marks)

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24. Highlight four principles of co-operatives. (4 marks)

25. The following information relates to Mambo Leo business

Mark up 20%
Opening stock sh 90,000
Closing stock sh 150,000
Rate of stock turnover 3 times

Calculate:
(a) Gross profit (2 marks)
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PAPER 2
APRIL 2020

SET 2 EXAMINATION 2020 FORM

FOUR
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

i) This paper consists of six questions ii) Answer any

five questions iii) Answer the questions on the answer
sheets provided iv) All questions carry equal marks
v) This paper consists of 4 printed pages vi) Candidates should check the question paper to
ascertain that all pages are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing
vii) Candidates should answer the questions in English

1. (a) Uhuru traders exhibited their products in Kisii ASK show. However sales did not increase
significantly thereafter. Outline five reasons that may have led to the lack of significant sales
increase. (10mks)

(b) Explain five principles which guide the government in its expenditure. (10mks)

2. (a) Matatu business is a recent development in Kenya. Discuss five problems faced by

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the matatu operators. (10mks)

(b) Explain five current trends and emerging issues in the banking industry. (10mks)

3. (a) Explain five challenges facing the savings and credit co-operative societies. (10mks) (b) As
at 1st August, 2018, the cash book of Konga traders showed the following balances:
Sh
Cash 15,000
Bank 4,000(CR)
During the month, the following transactions took place.

August 4 Mary a debtor, settled her account of sh.10,000 by a Cheque of sh. 8,000
“ 7 Deposited sh. 4,000 into business bank account from the cash till.
“ 8 Paid rent by cash sh. 4,000
“ 14 Cash sales sh. 14,000
“ 17 Purchased furniture sh. 3000 paying by cheque
“ 18 Settled Kofi’s account sh. 10,000 who had allowed a discount of 5%.
“ 20 Received sh. 6000 cash from Kerubo
“ 22 Nyang’au , a debtor settled his account by cheque of sh. 4,000 having been
allowed a discount of 20%
“ 25 Deposited sh. 17,000 in the bank from private resources.
“ 31 Banked the available cash except sh. 1,000
Draw up a three column cash book for the month. (10mks)

4. (a) Explain five factors that determine the size of a firm. (10mks)

(b) Manufacturers distribute their products to the final consumers through various channels.
Highlight five factors considered in choosing a particular channel of
distribution. (10mks)

5. (a) Explain five circumstances under which a high population growth may be desirable. (10mks) (b)
The following balances were obtained from the books of Kisii Mattress on 31st December, 2018.
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Shs
Opening stock 60,000
Equipment 96,300
Purchases 161,000
Sales 208,000
Land and building 100,000
Discount received 7,500
Return outwards 25,000
Return inwards 27,000
Salaries 22,000
Telephone charges 5,000
Water bills 2,100
Creditors 15,000
Debtors 21,000
Electricity bill 2,000
Bank balances 68,000
Cash in hand 12,000
Drawings 19,500
Insurance paid 1,500

Additional information
(i) Closing stock was valued at shs. 72,000
(ii) Depreciation on equipment is 10% p.a. on cost
(iii) Telephone charges prepaid shs. 1,100
(iv) Outstanding water bill shs. 1,300
(v) Carriage inwards shs. 11,000 carriage outwards shs. 10,000

Required
Prepare Kisii Mattress profit and loss account for the year ended 31st December, 2018.
(10mks)
6. (a) Explain five factors that have frustrated economic development in a developing country like
Kenya for the last few decades. (10mks)

(b) Highlight five measures that the Kenya government should take to control the
high rate of inflation. (10mks)

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CHEMISTRY

SET 2 EXAMINATION 2020 FORM

FOUR
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Instruction to candidates
(a) Write your name and index number in the spaces provided

(b) Sign tables and silent non-programmable electronic calculators may be used.

(e) All working must be clearly shown where necessary.

(f) This paper consists of 11 printed pages.

(g) Candidates should answer the questions in English.

For Examiner’s use only

Questions Maximum score Candidates score

1-29 80

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1. Study the information represented in the table below and answer the questions that follow
Element Atomic radii (nm) Ionic radii (nm)

P 0.153 0.185

Q 0.184 0.211

R 0.230 0.260

S 0.260 0.305

(a) Would the element form part of a period or group. Explain (2marks)

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(b) Which one is the most reactive element? ( 1 mark)

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2. Copper (II) chloride solution and graphite are both capable of conducting electricity. What is the major difference
between the two substances in their electrical conductivity? ( 2 marks)
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3. (a) State Graham’s law of diffusion ( 1 mark)

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(b) A certain volume of gas j takes 180 seconds to diffuse through porous plug. Molar mass of J is 18g. Equal
volume of gas Q takes 240 seconds to diffuse through the same plug. Calculate the molar mass
of Q. ( 2 marks)

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4. Name One piece of apparatus a student could use to measure accurately 0.1 cm3 of sulphuric (VI) acid
( 1 mark)

sketch below shows the change in mass against time where fixed mass of calcium carbonate is reacted
with excess dilute hydrochloric acid at 25.00C

(a) On the same axis sketch the curve that would be expected when the experiment was repeated at 400
C. ( 1 mark)

(b) Explain why the part of the graph CD is horizontal ( 1 mark)

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mole of hydrogen chloride gas reacts with an organic compound R to give a simple product with structural
formula shown below

(a) Give the name of the product ( 1 mark)

(b) Draw the structural formula of compound R ( 1 mark)

(c) To which homologous series does compound R belong? ( 1 mark)

4. A student set- up the apparatus shown below attempting to collect oxygen gas

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(a) State one mistake the student made ( 1 mark)

(b) Identify liquid Q ( 1 mark)

(c) What property- enable the gas to be collected as shown above ( 1 mark)
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8. Below is the Redox reaction that takes place when manganese (IV) oxide reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to
liberate chlorine gas

MnO2(s) + 4HCl(aq) MnCl2(aq) + 2 H20(l) + Cl2(g)

(a) Explain using oxidation numbers which species is reduced ( 1 mark)

(b) State one other reagent that can be used to prepare chlorine gas other than manganese (IV) oxide
( 1 mark)

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9. When Na2CO3. XH2 O is heated strongly it losses 63.20% of mass. Calculate the value of x
(3 marks)

(Na = 23.0, C= 12.0, O = 16.0, H = 1.0

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10. Some sodium chloride was found to be contaminated with lead (II) oxide. Describe how a sample of

sodium chloride can be obtained from the mixture. ( 3 marks)

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11. The flow chart below shows some process involved in extraction of lead metal. Study it and answer the
questions that follow

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(a) Name the two raw materials that were fed into unit 1 ( 2 marks)

(b) State one environment hazard associated with the process in unit 1 ( 1 mark)

12. Explain why a crystal of Iodine can be vaporized by gently warming in a test tube whereas graphite has to be
heated to a temperature of over 37000C before it vaporizes (2 marks)

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13. The set up below was used to investigate the effect of stem on copper turnings

(a) What was observed in the boiling tube? Explain ( 2 marks)

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(b) Suggest one other metal that would behave as copper turnings in the above
set up if used ( 1 mark)

14. A piece of magnesium ribbon is placed in a solution of copper (II) sulphate. State and explain the observation
made ( 2 marks)
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15. The equation of a reaction between sodium hydroxide and sulphuric (VI) acid is

2NaOH(aq_ + H2 SO4(aq) Na2 SO4(aq) + 2H2O(l)

How many cm3 of 0.05m sodium hydroxide solution reacts with 25cm3 of 0.1M sulphuric (VI) acid .

( 3 marks)
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16. Hydrogen sulphide gas is bubbled into two solutions of metallic nitrates as represented in the flow chart

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a) Identify the cation present in:

I. Blue solution ( 1 mark)

II. Brown solution ( 1 mark)

(b) equation for the formation of green solution Q (1mark)

17. Both sodium hydroxide pellets and sodium carbonate were left exposed to atmospheric air overnight. The
observations that took place are as shown below

NaOH(s) NaOH (aq)

Na2CO3. 10H2O(s) Na2CO3H2O(s) + 9H2O(l) ( 2 marks)

Identify the process

A . ...................................................................................................................................

B.............................................................................................................................................

18. Polyethene is a synthetic polymer ( 1 mark)

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(i) Draw a unit structure of polyethene

(ii) What type of polymerization takes place during the formation of polyethene. (1 mark)

(iii) State one disadvantage of synthetic polymers over natural polymers . ( 1 mark)

19. Complete the table below

Species Atomic mass Number of Number of Number of
neutrons protons
electrons

V3+ 27

Q2- 16

20. M grams of radioactive isotope decayed to 5 grams in 100 days. The half life of the isotope is 25 days
(a) What is meant by half – life ( 1 mark)

(b) Calculate the initial mass M of the radioactive isotope ( 2 marks)

21. Study the table below and answer the questions that follow
Element Q R S T

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Electronic 2,8,4 2,8,2 2,8,1 2,8,6
configuration

(a) Select the element which forms

(i) A double charged cation ( 1 mark)

(ii) A carbonate that does not decompose on heating (1

mark)

(b) What is the nature of solution formed by the oxide of T ( 1 mark)

22. Consider the chromate (VI)/ Dichromate (VI) equilibrium system described by the ionic equation
below

2CrO2-4(aq) + 2H+(aq) Cr2O2-7 + H2O(l)

Yellow orange

(a) What is meant by equilibrium system ( 1 mark)

23. What observation would be made when NaOH(aq) solution is added to the mixture above. Explain
( 2 marks)

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table below gives some properties of the chloride of period three elements A,B and C. Study it and
answer the questions that follow
Chloride of element Melting point Boiling Point

A -101 -35
B 714 1407
C -7 60

(a) Name the type of bond that most likely exists in the chloride of A ( 1 mark)

(b) What type of bond exists in chloride of element B ( 1 mark)

(i) Explain why it is not suitable to use lead(II) carbonate in the above set – up . ( 1 mark)
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(ii) Complete the diagram to show how carbon (IV) oxide can be Collected ( 1 mark)

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iii) Give two reasons why carbon (IV) oxide is used in fire extinguishers ( 1 mark)

(a) What is meant by solubility? ( 1 mark)

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b) On the same axis, sketch a curve to show solubility of hydrogen sulphide gas.

Explain the shape of your curve ( 2 marks)

26. (a) Calcium nitrate is a nitrogenous fertilizer. Calculate the percentage of nitrogen in the fertilizer.

(N=14.0, Ca = 40.0, O = 16) ( 2 marks)

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(b) State one physical property that makes solid calcium nitrate a good fertilizer. ( 1 mark)

27. Dry ammonia gas was passed over heated copper (II) oxide as shown below

(a) State one observation made in tube M (1mark)

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(b) Name a suitable drying agent for ammonia gas ( 1 mark)

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(c) Identify gas Y ( 1 mark)

28. Complete the table below ( 2 marks)

Colour in

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Indicator H+(aq) OH-(aq)

Phenolpthalein

Methylorange

28. When 2g of solid sodium hydroxide were reacted with 200cm3 of 0.55M hydrochloric acid, the temperature was
1.30C. Calculate the molar heat of neutralization (Specific heat capacity of solution is

4.2J/g/k, density of solution = 1g/cm3)

3mark
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29. Methane burns as shown in the equation below

CH4(aq) + 2O2(g) CO2(g) + 2H2O(l)

30. Find the minimum volume of air containing 20% by volume of oxygen which will be required to completely burn
100cm3 of methane (3marks)
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CHEMISTRY

PAPER 2

SET 2 EXAMINATION 2020 FORM

FOUR
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name and index number in the space provided at the top of this page.
b) Sign and write the date of examination, in the space provided above.
c) Answer all the questions in the space provided.
d) KNEC mathematical tables and silent electronic calculators may be used.
e) All working must be clearly shown where necessary.
f) Candidates should answer the questions in English.
g) This paper consists of 11 printed pages. Candidates should check to ensure that all pages are printed as indicated
and that no questions are missing.

FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY

QUESTION MAXIMUM CANDIDATE’S
SCORE SCORE
1 12
2 13
3 12

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4 12
5 10
6 11
7 10
TOTAL 80
SCORE

1. Use the flow chart to answer the questions.

i) State the conditions and reagents required to effect Step I and Step II. (2marks)
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Give the formulae of the products A, B, C and D.
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Natural rubber has the formula.

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It has a molecular mass of 102000. How many units make up natural rubber? (2marks) (C=12,
H=1)

c) If one mole of sugar, C6H 12 06, produces two moles of pure ethanol, C2H5OH and two moles of Carbon
(IV) oxide gas as the only products.
i) Write an equation for the reactions. (1 mark)
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Find how many moles of ethanol would be produced by 148.8kg of sugar. (3marks)

2. (a) The grid below represents part of a periodic table. Study it and answer the questions that
follow. The letters do not represent the actual symbols of elements.

i) Identify the most reactive non-metal (1mk)

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ii) Which of the metals is most reactive? Explain. (1mk)
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iii) What name is given to the family of elements to which elements X and T belong. (1mk)
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iv) Give reasons for the following
a) Ionic radius of Q is smaller than that of M. (1mk)
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b) Atomic radius of Q is greater than that of S. (1mk)
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v) Give an element which does not form compounds under ideal conditions. Explain. (2mks)
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Give the formula of the compound formed between element R and Z. (1mk)
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b) Study the table below and answer the questions that follow.
Substance A B C D E F
Mpt0C 801 119 139 -5 -101 1356
113

Bpt0C 1410 445 457 54 -36 2860

Electrical conductivity Poor Poor Good Poor Poor Poor
(solid)

Electrical conductivity Good Poor Good Poor Poor Poor

(liquid)

i) Identify a substance with

a) Giant metallic structure. (1mk)
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b) Simple molecular structure. (1mk)
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Suggest a reason why substance B has two melting points. (1mk)
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iii) Substance A and C conduct electric current in the liquid state. State how the two substances
differ as conductors of electric current. (2mks)
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3. a) Sodium hydroxide pellets were accidentally mixed with sodium chloride-18.2g of the mixture
was dissolve in water to make one liter of solution. 100cm3 of the solution was neutralized by 50cm3
of 0.45M Sulphuric acid.
i) Write an equation for the reaction that took place. (1mark)
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ii) Calculate the;

I. Number of moles of the substance that reacted with sulphuric acid. (1 mark)

II. Number of moles of the substance that would react with sulphuric acid in the one litre of
solution. (1 mark)

III. Mass of the unreacted substance in the one litre of solution. (2marks) (H =
1.0, Na 23.0, Cl 35.5, 0 = 16.0)

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b) The diagram below shows an incomplete set-up used to prepare and collect ammonia gas.

i) Name solid P. (1mark)

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ii) Complete the diagram to show how a dry sample of ammonia gas can be collected. (3 marks)

c) In an experiment, excess ammonia gas was passed over heated copper (II) oxide in a combustion tube.
i) State the observation that was made in the combustion tube at the end of the experiment. (1mk)
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What property of ammonia is shown in the above reaction? (1mark)
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iii) Give one use of ammonia. (1mark)
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4. a) The flow chart below shows a sequence of reactions starting with iron. Study it and answer the
questions that follow;

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i) Name the reagents and state the condition for the reaction in Step 1. (2 marks)
Reagent
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Condition
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Give the names of the following. (3 marks)
I. Solid S
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II. Solid V
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III. Solid T
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iii) Give reasons for the colour change in step 2. (2marks)

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Write an ionic equation for the reaction which takes place in step 3. (1rnark)
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v) Name one other substance that could be used instead of sodium hydroxide in Step 3. (1mark)
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b) In an experiment, 3.36g of iron fillings were added to excess aqueous copper (II) sulphate,
Calculate the mass of copper that was deposited. (Cu = 63.5, Fe 56.0) (3marks)

5. The following flow diagram shows a summary of a process that was used to prepare and investigate the
properties and products of a particular gas. Study it and then answer the questions that follow:

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a)
i) Identify the following;
I. Gas L (1mark)
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II. Substance M (1mark)
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Write a chemical equation for the formation of Gas L and substance M. (1mark)
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b) Identify liquid S and write an equation for its formation. (1 ½ marks)
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Write equations for the formation of P and R. (2 marks)

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c) i. What is the collective name of substance Y and Z? (1mark)
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Identify Q and write an equation for its formation. (1 ½ mark)
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By use of a chemical equation show how metal N reacts with liquid S. (1 mark)
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6. The following table gives standard electrode potentials for a number of half cell reactions.
E volts
Zn2+ (aq) +2e- Zn(s) -0.70
Fe2+ (aq) + 2e- Fe(s) -0.44
I2 (g) + 2e- 2 I-(aq) + 0.54
Fe3+ (aq) + e- Fe2+ (aq) -0.77
Ce4+ (aq) + e- Ce3+ (aq) + 1.61

To which half equation are these electrode potentials expressed. (1 mark)

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………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. a)
Which of the substances listed above is;
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i) Strongest oxidizing agent (1mark)
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Strongest reducing agent. (1 mark)
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b) i. Which substance(s) in the table could be used to convert Iodide ions to Iodine. (2 marks)
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ii. Write a balanced equation for one possible conversion in b (i) above. (2marks)
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c) A half cell is constructed by putting a platinum electrode in a solution which is 0.1 M with
respect to Fe2+ and Fe3+ ions. This half cell is connected by means of a salt bridge to another half
cell containing a non electrode in a 1.0M solution of Fe2+ ions.
i. Write the diagrammatic representation of the cell. (1mark)

ii. If the electrodes are connected externally, what reactions will take place in each cell? (2
marks)
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What is the e.m.f. of this cell in c (ii). (1 mark)
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7. The table below gives some properties of three salts; D, E and F.

Salt D E F
Solubility Insoluble Soluble Soluble
Effect of heat Decomposes Decomposes to form a Dissociates into two
gases. K and L. Gas K
forming a white yellow residue and two
turn wet litmus paper
residue G and a gases I and J. Gas I is blue. Gas K and L readily
recombine on cooling to
colorless gas H. reddish - brown and
form dense white fumes
Gas H forms a white Gas J is colorless. of slat F.
precipitate with lime
water.

Further tests showed that when residue G was reacted with water and the product heated with salt
F, gas K was evolved. When D reacted with nitric (V) acid, there was effervescence. The resulting
solution formed a white precipitate with dilute Sulphuric (VI) acid, but not with hydrochloric acid.
a) Identify
i) Gas H (1mk)
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Gas I (1mk)
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iii) Salt D (1mk)
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………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. iv)
Salt F (1mk)
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b) Write an equation for the thermal decomposition of D. (1mk)

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c) Name the compound formed when G is reacted with water. (1mk)
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d) A Solution salt reacted with an aqueous solution gas L forming a white precipitate that dissolved
when warmed.
i) Write an ionic equation for the formation of the white precipitate. (1mk)
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Write the formulae of the ions that are present in salt E. (1mk)
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e) Explain what would be observed if the sodium hydroxide was added to a solution of E ,drop
wise till in excess. (1mk)
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f) Write a chemical equation for the effect of heat on F. (1mk)
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CHEMISTRY
PAPER 3

SET 2 EXAMINATION 2020 FORM

FOUR
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

PAPER 3

(PRACTICAL)

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Instructions to candidates

1. Write your name, admission number, class, school and date in the spaces provided above.

2. Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in the question paper.

3. You are NOT allowed to start working with the apparatus for the first 15 minutes of the 2¼ hours
allowed for this paper. This time is to enable you to read the question paper and make sure you have all
the chemicals and apparatus that you may need.

4. All working MUST be clearly shown where necessary.

Question Maximum score Candidate’s score

1 22

2 10

3 08

Total score 40
5. Mathematical table and silent electronic calculators may be used.

6. This paper consists of 8 printed pages.

7. Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed as indicated
and that no questions are missing.

For examiner’s use only

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1. You are provided with:
• 3.5g of solid Q with the formula C2H2O4.nH2O
• 0.05M of acidified Potassium Manganate (VII), KMnO4, solution R.

You are required to determine:

i) the solubility of solid Q at different temperatures. ii) the value of

n in the formula, C2H2O4.nH2O.

Procedure I.

i) Fill the burette up to the zero mark with distilled water.

ii) Transfer 4cm3 of distilled water to a boiling tube containing all

the solid Q provided.

iii) Heat the mixture while carefully stirring with thermometer until

all the solid dissolves. iv) Allow the solution to cool while stirring Distilled
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water + Solid
with thermometer. Note the temperature at which crystals Q
start to appear and record the temperature in the table

below.

v) Add 2cm3 of distilled water from the burette to the contents in the boiling tube and

heat while carefully stirring until all the solid dissolves. vi) Allow the mixture to cool and

record the temperature at which the

crystals first appear. vii) Repeat the procedure three more times to complete the table I +
below. Solid Q

NB: Retain the mixture for Procedure II.

Viii) Complete the table by calculating the solubility of solid Q at different

temperatures.

a) Table I
Volume of water in boiling tube Temperature at which crystals first Solubility of solid Q in g/100g
(cm3) appear.(˚C) water.

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(6mks)

b) On the grid provided, plot a graph of solubility of solid Q in g/100g water (y-axis) against temperature (x-axis).
(3mks)

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c) Using your graph determine:

i) The solubility of solid Q at 55˚C. (1mk)

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ii) The temperature at which 20g of solid Q would saturate 40g of water. (2mks)

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Procedure II.

Carefully pour the mixture from procedure I into a 250ml volumetric flask.
Rinse the boiling tube twice with a little distilled water and pour the rinse
into the 250ml volumetric flask. Add distilled water to top up the 250ml
volumetric flask to the mark and shake the mixture well. Label it as solution Flask
Q.

Fill the burette up to the mark with solution R.

Pipette 25.0cm3 of solution Q into a clean conical flask. Heat the mixture in
the flask to a temperature of about 700C. (Do not boil the solution).
At this point the flask is too hot to be held with bare hands. Hold the flask
with Thermometer a folded piece of paper and place it directly below the
clamped burette and begin titrating the hot solution Q with solution R.
Repeat the
titration two Titration 1 2 3 more times to complete
the table II below.
a) Table II (4mks)

Final burette reading (cm3)

b) Determine
the Initial burette reading (cm3) average volume of
solution R used.
(1mk)
Volume of solution R used (cm3)

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c) Calculate the number of moles of Potassium Manganate (VII), KMnO4, solution R used. (1mk)
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…………
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d) Given that 5 moles of solution Q react with 2 moles of Potassium Manganate (VII), solution R calculate the
number of moles of solution Q that reacted. (1mk)
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e) Calculate the concentration of solution Q in moles/litre. (1mk)

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… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

f) Calculate the relative formula mass of Q. (1mk)

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…
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g) Given that the chemical formula of Q is C2H2O4.nH2O. Calculate the value of n. (C=12, H=1, O=16)
(1mk)

2. You are provided with solid V. Carry out the tests below. Write your observations and inferences in the
spaces provided.

a) Add about 10cm3 of distilled water to solid V in a boiling tube and thorough shake the mixture. Into 5
separate test tubes, put 2cm3 portions of the mixture and use it for tests (b) to (f).

Observations Inferences

(1mk) (1mk)

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b) To the first portion add 2M sodium hydroxide drop-wise until in excess.

Observations Inferences

(1mk) (1mk)

c) Clean one end of the glass rod provided. Dip the clean end of the rod in the 2nd portion. Remove the
end and heat it in the non-luminous part of the Bunsen burner flame. Note the colour of the flame
and record below.

Observations Inferences

(½mk) (½mk)

d) To the 3rd portion add 2 drops of Lead (II) nitrate solution

Observations Inferences

(1mk) (1mk)

e) To the 4th portion add 2 drops of Barium nitrate solution followed by 2cm3 of HCl then shake then
mixture.

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Observations Inferences

(1mk) (1mk)

f) To the 5th portion add 3 drops of acidified potassium dichromate (VI) solution and warm
Observations Inferences

(½mk) (½mk)

3. You are provided with solid F. Carry out the following tests on it and write the expected observations and
inferences in the spaces provided.

(a) Place about half spatula end of solid F on a metallic spatula and burn it using a Bunsen burner flame.
Observations Inferences

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( 1mk) ( 1mk)

(b) Place the remaining solid F in a boiling tube. Add about 10cm3 of distilled water and shake the mixture
well. Divide the mixture obtained into 3 portions.

i) To the first portion, add 3 drops of acidified potassium dichromate and warm.
Observations Inferences

(1mk)
( 1mk)

ii) To the 2nd portion add universal indicator and determine the pH.
Observations Inferences

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(1mk)
(1mk)

iii) To the third portion, add a small amount of solid sodium hydrogen carbonate.

Observations Inferences

( 1mk)
( 1mk)

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K.C.S.E PREDICTION SET 2

101/1

English Paper (Functional Skills)

SET 2 EXAMINATION 2020

FORM FOUR
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

INSTRUCTIONS

• Answer all questions in this paper

• All your answers must be written in the spaces provided
• This paper consists of 7 printed pages
• Candidates should check the question paper to ensure that all pages are printed as indicated and no
questions are missing.

For Examiner’s Use Only

QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE

1 20

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2 10

3 30

TOTAL 60

1. FUNCTIONAL WRITING

Imagine that you have a foreign friend who intends to visit your home during the August holiday but does not
know the way. He also intends to host ten African friends for a banquet.

a) Write the directions that you will send to your friend so as to reach your home with ease from the nearest
town.
(8 mks)

b) Write the recipe on any of your favourite meals that you will give to your friend for the banquet (12 mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Cloze test

Fill each of the blank spaces with most appropriate word. (10 mks)

The police frequently (1)……………………………………..our slum village in search of hidden illicit brew. It was (2)
………………………………………..one of those raids that constable Amkatwende earned himself unexpected
honour(3)…………………………………respect for his detective skills. (4) ………………………………………….Chang’aa
brewers in village had devised several smart ways of hiding their liquor in spots (5)……………………………………..
even nosiest cops would not dream of looking. A new favourite trick was to put the chang’aa (6)…………………….
twenty litre jerricans, close them tightly, tie strong sisal ropes (7) ……………………………………….the necks and
dangle them down pit (8) …………………………………… This of course necessitated boring extra openings at back of
the toilet structures for the jerricans to be let down before the holes were in generously covered and disguised
(9)……………………………………soil, refuse or even grass. No policeman in his right (10)………………………….. was
going to start looking for hidden Chang’aa down a toilet pit, surely.

3. ORAL SKILLS

Read the oral poem below and answer the questions that follow: (30 mks)

Suck and I hide you, my gentle one

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Suck and hide you, my beloved
I dreamt that the hunt was at Buganga
I dream that the hunt was at Ngarama

Where, oh where, shall I put, my little baby?

Where, oh where, shall I put you, my lovely little lips?

If I put you in a clump of grass, my gentle one

The hunter' rough dog will come sniffing around
The hunters' thick club tears up the back

Where, oh where, shall I put you, my lovely little lips?

Where, oh where, shall I put you, my beloved?

If I put you by the wayside, gentle one

Passers-by will take you with them, my beloved
And wash them down with a little water, my little baby
The ants will enclose you in their nest, lovely little lips
Suck and I hide you, little
baby Suck and I hide you, my
gentle one

When I am dead and gone, gentle one

Feed on little blades of grass like cow, my beloved
And wash them down with a little water, my little baby
That’s what raises orphans, you for whom the drum sounds
If I do not die, my little baby
Good things will be ours to enjoy, you for whom the drum sounds

i) Identify any two aspects of oral performance that make this oral poem easy to remember? (2 mks)

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ii) Suppose you were the performer of this oral poem, how would you endear it to the audience? (2 mks)

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iii) How would you perform the last two lines of the above song? (2 mks)

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iv) Suppose you were to perform this oral poem to a group of audience, what preparations would you put in
place for a successful performance? (2 mks)

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v) This oral song is a translation from the local dialect of the performer. What two aspects were lost during the
translation? (2 mks)

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b) Show, by underlining the syllable, where stress will fall in each of the following words. (2

mks) i) Reputable

ii) Historic

iii)

Mountaine

er iv)

Nationalis

c) Indicate how you would address each of the following officials to express courtesy (3

mks) i) President

Your ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

ii) Mayor

Your ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

iii) Judge

Your ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

iv) Pope

Your

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

v) Queen

Your ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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vi) Member of parliament

Your ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d) Your teacher has requested you to chair a discussion based on the portrayal of Nora Helmer in Henrik Ibsen’s
Adoll’s House. State three things you will do to ensure an effective discussion. (3 mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

e) A group of student counselors have entered the principal’s office to discuss the possibility of changing the
school diet for the students. The session ended in disarray. The counselors were thrown out of the office by
an upset principal. Explain any four things that may have been done by either party that could have led to this
situation. (4 mks)

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f) For each of the following words provide another word that is pronounced the same way. (2 mks) i) Ate ii)
Flew iii) Aunt iv) Pain

g) Pick out words in the following list that have similar silent letters and group them together. (3 mks)

Whiff, rendezvous, write, debris, coup, wrist, psychology

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

h) Imagine you are to make an oral presentation of a report on causes of poverty in your local area.

i) Give two ways in which you will prepare before your presentations. (2 mks)

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ii) How would you present your report effectively? (1 mk)

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K.C.S.E PREDICTION SET 2

101/2
ENGLISH
PAPER 2
(Comprehension, Literary Appreciation and Grammar)

SET 2 CHAMPIONS APRIL HOLIDAY EXAMINATION 2020

FORM FOUR
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

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• Write your name, index number and school in the spaces provided above.
• Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
• Answer all questions in this question paper.
• All your answers must be written in the spaces provided in this question paper.
• Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed as indicated and
that no question is missing.

FOR EXAMINER'S USE ONLY

Question Maximum score Candidate's score

1 20

2 25

3 20

4 15

Total 80

1. Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow. (20marks)

Production of greenhouse gas (GHGs) that include carbon dioxide (C02),

nitrous oxide and methane leads to global warming. The warmer
environmental temperatures in return affect rainfall and weather
patterns, hence climate change. These gases are produced through
man's activities, including agricultural production.
To manage climate change (CC) through reduced emission and or
capture and storage of the GHGs, the United Nations came up with the
Clean Development
Mechanism (CDM) concept where each of the 38 developed countries was
given a limit as to the amount of GHGs that it can emit.. In case it has to
exceed that amount, it has to support a project in the developing

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countries that has the ability to capture and store or reduce GHGs
equivalent to what it (developed country) is producing.
This trade is referred to "cap and trade". The aim of CDM, therefore, is two-
fold; reduce GHG emissions by developed countries and economic
development of the developing countries. There are 15 CDM targeted
sectors that include energy, transport, industrial waste disposal,
afforestation/reforestation and agriculture, among others. Voluntary
initiatives, governments, private companies, and individuals have
collectively committed billions of dollars to buy emission reductions.
Despite its potential for project development, small-
scale farmers have not benefited much from CDM due to limited
understanding of its process and opportunities available in agriculture,
plus examples that they can borrow from.
CDM process has five steps: (1) Project design, (2)
Validation/registration (3) Monitoring, (4) Verification/certification and
(5) Issuance of Certified Emission Reductions (CERs), which are the units
of trade. In the project design, the process starts with identification of a
project with a CDM potential and then preparation of a Project Idea
Note (PIN), which is further developed to a Project Design Document
(PDD).International acceptance of a CDM project first requires approval
at the national level, consistent with the country's domestic laws and
policy priorities. The country's Designated National Authority (DNA)
issues this approval and in Kenya, the National Environmental
Management Authority (Nema) is the DNA. Project participants then
submit the PDD to the CDM Executive Board (EB).
An example of a project idea in the transport sector is like conversion of
matatus (14 seaters) to buses (64 seaters) transport system. The bus
might use slightly more fuel than a matatu in any one trip but it carries
more than five times the number of people per trip. The difference in
fuel utilization leads to reduced C02 production from burning the fuel
and this can be used to claim CERs.
Projects that have been used frequently for CDM include animal waste
management - mainly biogas production and composting of agricultural

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waste. Tree planting projects such as afforestation (planting new ones), reforestation
(replanting a degraded forest) and agroforestry (planting trees alongside crops).

Reduced emissions can also be realized through farming systems that avoid water logging as seen in rice
production; power generation from agricultural waste like bagasse through cogeneration; not burning
agricultural residues; gasification of municipal solid wastes; restoration of mangroves; utilization of
forest/agricultural waste such as sawmill waste and rice husks to produce energy; use of used oils for
biodiesel; use of organic biodiesel from plants like jatropha, capturing and flaring methane from waste water
treatment, biomass briquetting/pelleting and reforestation as a source of renewable energy for industrial use.

For economies of scale, small-scale farmers have to form groups and come up with a programme of activities
that constitute a CDM.

In Kenya, some of the agricultural CDMs and estimated C02 equivalent emission reductions (metric
tonnes/year) include Simgas biogas project (45,156); Muhoroni sugar bagasse cogeneration (15,056); Karan
Bioresidues
Briquettes supply for industrial steam production (43,699); and Aberdare Range/ Mt Kenya Small Scale
Reforestation Initiative (8,542)

a) Explain how climate change is realized in the passage (2mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

b) How is climate change managed by the United Nations (4mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

c) What is the aim of United Nations Clean Development Mechanism (2mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d) Make notes on how to reduce emissions according to United Nations` Clean Development Mechanism
(CDM) (6mks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

e) Identify and explain any instance of irony in passage. (3mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

f) The Countries Designated National Authority issues this approval and in Kenya NEMA is the DNA. (1mk)
rewrite beginning with: this approval……………………..)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

g) Give the meaning of the following words. (2mks)

i) Concept
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ii)
“Cap and trade’’
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Read the except below and answer the questions that follow.
(25nks) Mrs. Linde Is Doctor Rank a man of means?

Nora: Yes, he is.

Mrs.Linde And has no one to provide for?

Nora: No, no one; but

Mrs linde; And comes here every day?

Nora: Yes, I told you so

Mrs linde: But how can this well-bred man be so tactless?

Nora: I don`t understand you at all

Mrs. linde: Don`t prevaricate, Nora. Do you suppose I don`t guess who lent you the
the two hundred and fifty pounds

Nora: Are you out of your senses? How can you think of such a thing! A friend of

ours who comes here every day! Do you realize what a horribly painful

Position that would be?

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Mrs. Linde: Then it really isn`t he?

Nora: No, certainly not. It would never have entered into my head for a moment.

Besides, he had no money to lend then; he came into his money afterwards.

Mrs. Linde: Well, I think that was lucky for you, my dear Nora.

Nora: No, it would never have come into my head to ask Doctor Rank.

Although I am quite sure that if I had asked him.

Mrs Linde: But of course you won`t.

Nora: Of course not. I have no reason to think it could possibly be necessary.

But I am quite sure that if I told Doctor Rank.
Mrs Linde: Behind your husband`s back?
Nora:
I must make an end of it with the other one, and that will be behind his back too. I must
make an end of it with him.

Mrs Linde: Yes, that is what I told you yesterday, but-

Nora: (Walking up and down) a man can put a thing like that straight much easier than a waman-

Mrs linde: One`s husband, yes.

Nora: Nonsense!(standing still) when you pay off a debt you get your bond back, don`t you?
Mrs Linde: Yes, as a matter of course.
Nora: And can tear it into a hundred thousand pieces, and burn it up-the nasty dirty paper!
Mrs Linde:
(Looks hard at her, lays down her sewing and gets up slowly) Nora, you are concealing
something from me.

Nora: Do I look as if I were?

Mrs Linde: Something has happened to you since yesterday morning. Nora, what is it?
Questions

a) What happens immediately after this except? (3mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

b) Discuss any two issues brought out in this except. (4mks)

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…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

c) How is Mrs. Linde depicted in this extract? (4 mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d) In which ways does the playwright use dramatic irony in this excerpt? (4mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

e) Rewrite and add a question tag``Because you do as your husband wishes.” (1 mk)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

f) How effective is the use of humor in this extract? (2mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

g) From this excerpt, Helmer is hardworking. How is this character trait brought out elsewhere in the play and
how does it complicate the drama. (3mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………. h) Give the meaning of the following (4mks)

i) A man of

means………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ii)

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Prevaricate…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……… iii)

Horribly………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

….. iv)

Concealing…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……

3. Read the poem below and then answer the questions that follow.(20mks)

THEY ARE ASKING FOR HER ALL OVER.

They are asking for her all
over Have you seen our girl?
Has anybody come across Ciagatune?
The parents, the village mates and the clan
elders They are searching for her Has
anyone seen our daughter?
She is lost
Some are saying that she went
Through the path To Mombasa
She was measured a dress at Chongoria
And the others at Kagoco
A girl has been taken away
The daughters of Mbeere land
You have no behavior
Have you ever had
someone Selling
herself?
A girl taking herself there

Being picked with saliva like a

flea! A big person yet no
mature in deeds

Big-for-nothing girl!

(Adapted from Oral Literature of the Embu and Mbeere by Ciarunji

Chesaina) a) What kind of audience would this song be suited for and
why? (2mks)
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b) Identify and illustrate any three features of oral songs present in this song. (6mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

c) Explain the meaning of the following expressions as used in the song. (4mks)

i) “Being picked with saliva like a flea!”

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

ii) “Have you ever had someone selling herself?”

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d) What do you learn about the community from which the song is taken? (4mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

e) What is the economic activity of the society from which the song is taken from? (2mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

f) coment on the use of rhetorical questions as used in the

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poem. (2mks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. GRAMMAR (15MKS)

a) Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each (3mks)

i) The villagers are building a bridge across the river. (Rewrite using passive)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

ii) My mother would not allow us to attend night parties under any circumstances. (Begin: Under…..)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

iii) The children are here. The children wanted to see you. (Combine the two sentences using a relative
pronoun)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

b) Fill in each blank space with the correct preposition. (3mks)

i) There is no exception ………………………………………………………………………this

rule ii ) He has been dealing………………………………………………………hardware for

a long time. iii) He was sorry………………………………………………………failing to turn

up at the meeting.

c) Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to fill the gaps. (3mks)

i) John wanted a …………………………………………………………..apology.

(Rewrite) ii) The team…………………………………………………………expected

back tomorrow(be) iii) The choir sang

very………………………………………….(beautiful)

d) Explain the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expressions. (2mks)

i) My neighbors is an open-handed person.

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…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

ii) In those years, we led a dog`s life.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

e) Explain the difference in meaning of each of the following pairs of sentences.

(2mks) i) Even I attended the ceremony

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

ii) I even attended the ceremony

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

f) Fill in the blanks with the correct alternative from the given choices. (2mks)

i) The childless couple…………………………………………………………..a choice (adapted/adopted)

ii”………………………………………………..now seven o’clock,” she said. (its/it`s)

Name…………………………………………………………………………………………..Index Number……………………………..

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English Paper

SET 2 EXAMINATION
2020
FORM FOUR
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

INSTRUCTIONS

• Answer any three questions in this paper

• All your answers must be written in the spaces provided
• This paper consists of 2 printed pages
• Candidates should check the question paper to ensure that all pages are printed as indicated and no
questions are missing.

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ANSWER THREE QUESTION ONLY

1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION (COMPULSORY) 20MKS

EITHER

a. Write a composition about a time in your life when you wished parents were around. or
b. Write a composition to illustrate the saying: “A tree is known by its fruits ”

2. COMPULSORY SET TEXT (20MKS)

H.R Ole Kulet, Blossoms of the Savannah.
“There is need for women to unite in their fight against harmfull cultural practices” Write an essay
illustrating the truth of this statement using H.R. Ole Kulet’s Blossoms of the Savannah.

3. THE OPTIONAL SET TEXT (20MKS)

Either

a. The short story.

Memories we lost and other stories.

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Religious hypocrisy leads to exploitation of the ignorant in the society.” Validate the assertion
above with relevant illustration from The Folden leaf by Segun Afolabi or
b. Drama
David Mulwa, Inheritance
“Greed for power attracts evil” Drawing examples from David Mulwa’s Inheritance, write an essay
illustrating the truth of this statement
Or
The Novella
John Steinback, The Pearl

“Fortune can sometimes turn us to calamities and bad omens” Discuss this topic, with reference to the
Pearl, by John Steinback.

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Geography Paper 1

SET 2 EXAMINATION 2020

FORM FOUR
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Instructions to candidates

• This paper has two sections A and B

• Answer questions in section A
• Answer question 6 and any other two questions from section b

SECTION A
Answer all questions in this section:
1. Explain two ways how soil is chemically degenerated. (4mks)

2. The diagram below shows the sun, the earth and the orbit of the moon round the sun.
study it and answer the questions that follow.

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i) At what position is the moon likely to be for a solar eclipse to occur?
(1mk) ii) At what position is the moon likely to be for a lunar eclipse to

occur? (1 mk)
b) Give two reasons why the earth has a spherical shape. (4mks)

3. a) Name any two types of river erosion? (2mks)

b) Describe how the following factors cause river erosion . (4mks)

i) Gradient of the river

channel ii) Nature of the

load.
4. a) State the conditions necessary for the formation of Fog. (2mks)

b) Name any two types of Fog. (2mks)

5. Name any five processes of mechanical/physical weathering. (5mks)

SECTION B
Answer question 6 in this section and any other two

6. Study the map of Taita Hills 1:50,000 and answer the following questions.
a. i) What is the longitudinal extent of the area covered by the map. (2mks)

ii) Using the marginal information, give the magnetic variation of the area when the map was
drawn. (2mks)

iii) Give a six figure grid reference of the junction where the two all weather loose surface roads
D535 and D538 meet. (2mks)

b. i) Calculate the area of Ronge Forest – north – eastern part of the area covered by the
map. (2mks) ii) Describe the distribution of settlement in the area covered by the map.
(5 mks)
c) Draw a rectangle 12cm by 10cm to represent the area enclosed by the Eastings 20 to 32 and
Northings 20 to 30.
On the rectangle drawn, mark and name the following features. (5mks)

- Forest - all weather road bound surface

- Vura hill - rock outcrop

d. i) Describe the drainage of the area covered by the map. (5mks)

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ii) What is the bearing of the school in Msau- west of Ronge Chini grid square 350220 from
grid reference 300180 near the pump house. (2mks)
7. Use the map of Africa below to answer question 7a and b.

a) Name the four ocean currents marked A, B,C and D. (4mks)

b) Describe the characteristics of the climate of the region marked (5mks)

c. i) explain how the following influence climate. (6mks)

i) Ocean
currents ii)
Aspect iii)

Latitude

MONTHS J F M AP M JN JY A S O N D
TEMPERATURE C 0 29 30 30 30 29 27 27 27 28 29 29 28
rainfall in MM 12 6 39 73 18 7 3 7 7 26 81 71
The above table shows mean monthly rainfall and temperature of a station. Use it to answer
question 7 d.
d) Describe the natural vegetation likely to be found in the area represented by the table.
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(4mks)

e) Students from your school plan to carry out a field study of different types of vegetation and
their uses within the school environment.

i) A part from identifying different types of plants state three other activities you would carry
out. (3mks)

ii) How would you identify the different types of plants . (3mks)
8. a) i) What is an ice-sheet? (2mks) ii) Describe

how the following influence ice-movement?

Gradient (2mks) Season (2mks)
b) Describe how the following glacial features are formed.

i) Cirque (4mks) ii) Arete (4mks)

c. i) Name three lowland ice-erosion features. (3mks) ii) Explain four ways

how glacial lowland features are important to man. (8mks)

9. a) Name three sources of underground water. (3mks) ii) Explain the conditions which
influence the formation of features in limestone areas. (5 mks)

iii) Name the features marked A,B,C and D. (4mks)

9. b) i) Differentiate between an acquifer and a water table. (2mks) ii) Describe how

the following factors influence occurance of underground water. (4mks)

❖ slope

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❖ nature of rocks

9. c) Form four students from your school plan to carry out a field study to an area eroded by
water.

i) Why is it necessary for them to carry out reconnaissance? (3mks) ii)

Name two erosional features likely to be identified during the study.
(2mks) iii) What methods would they use to record the information?
(2mks)

10. a i) Name three types of deserts. (3mks) ii) State six factors
which lead to the development of deserts. (6mks)

b) Describe the three process of wind transportation. (6mks)

i) Name the features marked L, M and K.

(3mks) ii) Name the features drawn above.

(1mk)
d) Explain how desert landscape influence human activities. (6mks)

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SET 2 EXAMINATION 2020

FORM FOUR
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS

• This paper has two sections A and B

• Answer ALL the questions in section A
• In section B answer questions 6 and any other TWO questions

For examiner’s use only

QUESTION SCORE

SECTION A

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QUESTION 6

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

TOTAL

SECTION A

Answer All the Questions in This Section

1. a) The diagram below shows a mining drill. Name the parts marked D, E & F. (2 mks)

b) State two factors necessary for the occurrence of oil (2 mks)

2. a) Give two characteristics of softwood forests in Canada (2 mks)

b) State three problems that affect forestry in Canada

(3 mks)

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3. a) State three physical conditions necessary for the growing of cocoa (3 mks)

b) Outline two problems which are experienced in cocoa farming in Ghana

(2 mks)

4. a) Distinguish between balance of trade and balance of payment (2 mks)

b) State four efforts made by the Kenya government to promote external trade (4

mks)

5. a) Identify three causes of lightening (3 mks)

b) State two advantages of windstorms (2mks)

SECTION B
Study the photography given below and answer the questions that follow.

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6. a) i) Identify the economic activity taking place in the photograph (1 mk)
ii) Identify two counties in which the activity shown in the photograph can be carried in Kenya
(2 mks)
b) Draw a rectangle measure 12cm and 10cm wide. On it mark and label four features found
on the photograph. (5mks)

c) i) Give three reasons which indicate that the photograph is ground general view (3 mks)
ii) Give two provinces in Canada where wheat is grown (2 mks)

d) i) State three physical factors that favour coffee growing in the Kenya highlands (3 mks)
ii) Describe the processing of coffee from the time it is taken to the factory to packaging
(6 mks)
e) Give three main areas where coffee is grown in Brazil (3 mks)

7. a) i) Name three types of fish (3 mks)

ii) State three conditions for the growth of planktons in the ocean (3 mks)
b) Study the world map provided and answer the questions that follow

i) Name the fishing marked X & Y (2 mks)

ii) Identify the Ocean currents marked O, P, Q (3 mks)

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c) Describe three major physical conditions that favour development of fishing ground X (6
mks)
d) i) Apart from Purse seine method, name three modern methods of fishing (3 mks)

ii) Describe how purse seining method is used to catch fish. (5 mks)

8. Use the sketch map of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway given to answer the
questions below.

a) Name:

i) The port marked N (1 mk)

ii) The waterfall marked M (1 mk)

iii) The lakes marked J, K and L (3

mks)

b) Give three benefits that Kenyans enjoy due to the new regulations introduced in the
transport sector, especially “matatu” transport.
(3 mks)
c) Mention three ways in which containerization has improved the handling of goods at a port
(3 mks)

d) i) Explain three factors that have hindered the development of river transport in Africa (6
mks)

ii) Explain four contributions of the St. Lawrence Seaway to the economy of Canada and the
U.S.A (8 mks)

9. a) Define the term cottage industry (2 mks)

b) Outline four reasons why the county government of Nakuru should encourage foreign
investors to establish jua-kali industries in the county.

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(4 mks)
c) Explain three factors which may lead to industrial inertia (6 mks)

(d) The map below represents the Ruhr industrial region of Germany. Use it to answer the
questions that follow

i) Name the rivers marked X and Y (2 mks)

ii) Identify the towns labeled T and U (2 mks)
iii) Name the canal labeled Y (1 mk)

iv) Name any two forms of power used in the Ruhr region apart from coal (2 mks)
(6
v) Explain three factors that led to the growth of industries in the Ruhr region mks)

10. a) i) What is urbanization? (2 mks)

ii) State three physical factors which influence the location of settlement (3mks)
b) Give three social problems experienced in Kisumu city (3 mks)
c) The diagram below represents the functional zones of an urban centre. Use it to answer
questions (i) and (ii).

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i) Name the zone marked B (1 mk)

ii) Give four characteristics of the zone A (4 mks)

d) Explain three factors that led to the growth of Eldoret Town

(6mks)

e) Explain three benefits of urbanization (6 mks)

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KISWAHILI PAPER 1
April 2020

SET 2 EXAMINATION 2020

FORM FOUR
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

MAAGIZO

a) Andika Insha mbili.

b) lnsha ya kwanza ni ya lazima.

c) Chagua Insha nyingine moja kutoka kwa hizo tatu zilizobaki.

d) Kila Insha isipungue maneno 400.

e) Kila Insha ina alama 20.

1. Andika tahariri kwa gazeti la Taifa Leo juu ya umuhimu kwa ushauri nasaha katika shule za
upili kwa wanafunzi.( Alama 20)

2. Utandawazi una athari mbaya kwa maisha yetu jadili. (Alama 20)

3. Aambuaye nyayo safari imeanza (Alama 20)

4. "Mwanangu Nyanchama miaka kumi sasa tangu yakupate yaliyokupata.Shukuru Mola

kwamba alikuhifadhi. Kuteleza si kuanguka..." .................... Endeleza Insha hii. (Alama 20)

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KISWAHILI LUGHA
(Ufahamu, Ufupisho, MatumiziyaLugha, Isimu-Jamii)

SET 2 EXAMINATION 2020

FORM FOUR
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

MAAGIZO:
( a)Andika Jina lako, nambari, sahihi na tarehe katika nafasi ulizoachiwa hapo juu.
(a) Jibumas waliyote.

KWA MATUMIZI YA MTAHPO PEKEE

SWALI UPEO ALAMA
UFAHAMU 15
UFUPISHO 15
MATUMIZI YA LUGHA 40
ISIMU JAMII 10
JUMLA 80 -

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UFAHAMU (Alama 15)

Soma taarifa ifuatayo kisha ujibu maswali.

Mwalimu mtukutu alikuja kwangu kwa ualishi wa mke wangu. Siku hizo alikuwa amefanya kama maradhi ya
wasiwasi. Hata akawahi kulazwa spitali na alipotoka sikuona tofauti kubwa. Basi shemeji yake aliposema kuwa kuna
mganga fatashi aliyempoza mkewe na mkewe rafiki yao, nikakubali amwite aje amwangalie mke wangu.

Ama mimi siwaamini sana hawa waganga wa kikwetu - shemeji mke wangu awaita walimu. Naamini kuwa maradhi
mengi yatokana na mawazo ya mgonjwa kuliko kuwa ni ugonjwa hasa wa viungo vya mwili. Juu ya hayo
mwanyumba wangu na huyo rafiki yake ni watu wa maana, nikaona siwezi kumvunja.

Mwalimu akaja nyumbani akamsikiza kwa makini mke wangu akimuaridhia uwele wake. Hapo ndipo
alipombainishia maradhi yake ni nini, yatokana ria nini na yahitaji uaguzi gani. Sababu ya maradhi akaambiwa kuwa
mume alikuwa akifanya utukutu nje akapambana na bibi mmoja aliyesalitika naye sana. Huyo bibi akaenda kufanya
sihiri, "kumfunga mumeo na wewe kukuletea maruhani usijijue usijitambue ili awe naye peke yake," Sasa basi,
habari hizi lazima aziweke siri kubwa hasa mimi nisijue, maana itakuwa shida kubwa kunifungua na kumtopoa yeye.

Kabla ya kwenda kuangalia nikaona hali imebadilika nyumbani. Kila nikiingia huwa kumenuniwa. Wakati wote
bibiye akawa amenifuria. Nikajua pana jambo hapa. Na kwa tabia ya mke wangu jambo lenyewe namna
linavyomkera, ndiyo lazima atalitoa tu, hataweza kustahamili akiteketea ndani kwa ndani. Nikasema, heri
nibahatishe pengine nitasibu. Nikamwambia basi,' mwalimu amekutobolea mambo sasa yanakukera kumbe
nilikuwa nimeugusa mshipa ndipo. Kukaanzwa tena hata kukimalizwa nikayapata yote. Kulitokea kidudu mtu
akajifanya ni mwema wake mkubwa. Akambunia habari tumbi nzima zisizokuwa na msingi na habari hizo
zilipomfikia mwalimu mtukutu zikazidi kupambwa na kutiwa kila kiungo.

Ama kuna watu duniani hawaoni watu wawili wamekaa vema wasitie peke peke kutaka kuwatangua na wengine
wakiona mahali pana pato huwa kwao si nongwa kutia utesi ikiwa pato hilo halina njia nyingine yakulipata. Maswali
a) Ni kwa nini msimulizi alimkubalia mkewe amwite mwalimu mtukutu kwake? (alama 4)

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………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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b) Fafanua imani ya msimulizi kuhusu ugonjwa. (alama 2)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c) Kwa mujibu wa habari, mwalimu mtukutu alikuwa na sababu ipi ya kumkataza mteja wake asimweleze uaguzi
wake. (alama 1)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

d) Eleza hali ilivyobadilika nyumbani kwa msimulizi na hatima yake. (alama 4)

e) Mke wa msimulizi alimtilia shaka kwa sababu gani? (alama 2)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
f) Eleza maana: (alama2)

i) Kumfunga mume .........................................................................................................................

ii) Mwanyumba ............................. , .................................................................................................

UFUPISHO: (ALAMA 15)

Soma makala hay a kisha ujibu maswali.
Dhana ya kupatilizwa tuliyo nayo haitokani na hofu ya sayansi bali yatokana na hofu ya vita na sababu za vita
hazikuzushwa na sayansi. Utaalamu huu haukuunda vita, umeukuza ujuzi wa vita na kuupotoa.
Kwanza, pasi na shaka, sayansi imeziongeza nguvu za wachochezi wa vita. Zana za kisasa zinaweza kuficha watu
wengi zaidi wasijulikane walivyokufa na kuwaua kwa njia ya manyenzi zaidi kuliko zana za zamani. Kila silaha mpya
zinazoundwa ni za maangamizi zaidi, ni za kutisha sana hata kuwapa watu kusema kuwa dola zitalazimika kuacha
vita kwa hofu ya uharibifu utakaowapata hata wakiwa washindi. Lakini kweli ilivyo ni kuwa hakuna taifa ulilosita
kuanza vita kwa kucha ati silaha lillilo nazo zitaangamiza walimo na wasiokuwemo kuundwa kwa marisau ya
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kulilikisha miji iliyo mbali, kuundwa kwa makombora ya atomiki, hewa za sumu zinazopaliza na kuzuia pumzi au
zinazotawanya vidudu vya maradhi au vya kuua mimea, zana zote hizi hazijazuia wala hazitazuia vita.

Lakini lawama kubwa ni ya wataalamu wa sayansi maana utaalamu wenyewe una kunga kama za wachawi na
waganga. Kila mtu azicha wala hajui la kuzifanya na hao wataalamu nao wamejiziba katika kunge la kunga hizi
kupagaza waja na kujifanya waungu-wa-ti (miungu ya chini). Kwa sababu ya kujiepusha hivi na watu kile kilicho
kimegeuka kuwa hofu na kitisho na kila mtu ataka amwepuke mtaalamu wa sayansi kama anavyomwepuka mchawi
na mganga. Ni juu yao kuyaondosha maoni haya na ni juu yetu sote kutoivika vita sayansi bali tuifanye chombo cha
kudumisha amani.

Maswali
a) Kwa kuzingatia mambo muhimu, fupisha aya za kwanza mbili (Maneno 50-55) (alama 9, 2 za utiririko)

MATAYARISO:
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b) Fupisha aya ya mwisho bila kupoteza maana asilia (Maneno 40 ) (alama 6, 1 ya utiririko)

MATAYARISHO:
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JIBU
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3. MATUMIZI YA LUGHA (ALAMA 4)

a) Andika kwa umoja: mavuzi yameota kwapa nimwao. (alama 2)

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b) Ainisha mofimu za neno: aliaye. (alama 2)

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c) Huku ukitoa mfano mmoja, eleza majukimu ya kielezi. (alama3)

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d) Tunga sentensi ukitumia neno `seuze` iilikuonyesha matumizi yake. (alama 2)
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e) Tambua matumizi ya 'ni' katika utungo ufuatao. Mama ni mgonjwa na ananisubiri hospitalini. (alama 3)
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f) Sentensi hizi ziko katika hali gani?

(i) Kalindi na Chebet wacheza darasani. (alama 1)

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ii) Juma angaliniona angalinituma kwao. (alama 1)
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g) Tunga sentensi moja iliyo na vitenzi viwili (alama 2)
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h) Ainisha virai vilivyopigiwa mstari. (alama 2) Mtoto mtundu alipanda juu ya dawati.
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i) Tambua shamirisho na uonyeshe aina yake. Chakula kilipikwa na Misoi. (alama 2)
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j) Changanua kwa kielelezo cha jedwali. Alifika mapema sana. (alama 4)

k) Andika kwa ukubwa umoja. Wanawake hawa ni wazembe. (alama 2)

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1) Sahihisha:
Jamaa ile ako katika mtoni. (alama 2)
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m) Tumia vitae hivi katika sentensi moja ilikudhihirisha matumizi yao. (alama 2)
i) Somea
(ii) Zomea
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n) Weka shadda katika neno 'mbaya' ilikuleta maana mbili tofauti. (alama 2)
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o) Eleza matumizi yoyote mawili ya kiimbo. (alama 2)

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mfano mmoja wasauti hizi: (alama 2)
i) Kitambaza
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ii) Kikwamizo cha meno na ulimi
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r) Tofautisha kati ya /e/ na /o/ (alama 2)

s. Andika katika wakati usiodhihirika. (alama 2)
Mama anayecheza na watoto ndiye ninayempenda.
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4. ISIMU JAMII (alama 10)

Kadenge anao! Anao bado!
Salaaaale! ................................................................... wa ............................... lahaula!
Chapokwajukimo cha panya ................................................................. Lo! (a) Hii ni
sajili gani? (alama 1)
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(b) Taja sifa zozote tano za sajili hii. (alama 5)
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c) Eleza athari ya kiisimu, inayoweza kumkabili mtu asiye na meno ya juu. (alama 4)

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K.C.S.E PREDICTION SET 2

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KISWAHILI
FASIHI

SET 2 EXAMINATION 2020

FORM FOUR
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

MAAGIZO

a) Jibu maswali MANNE pekee katika kijitabu cha majibu ulichopewa.

b) Swali la kwanza ni la LAZIMA.
c) Chagua maswali mengine matatu kutoka sehemu zilizobakia yaani: Riwaya, Fasihi simulizi, Ushairi na
Hadithi fupi.

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d) Usijibu maswali mawili kutoka sehemu moja.
e) Majibu yote sharti yaandikwe kwa lugha ya Kiswahili.
f) Watahiniwa ni lazima wahakikishe kwamba kurasa zote zimepigwa chapa sawasawa na kuwa maswali
yote yamo.

KWA MATUMIZI YA MTAHINI PEKEE

SWALI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 JUMLA
ALAMA

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SEHEMU YA (A): TAMTHILIA YA KIGOGO

1.Swali la lazima.

“Mungu yu mwema. Utatembea.

a) Fafanua mukthada wa dondoo hii. (alama 4)
b) Fafanua sifa za msemewa wa maneno haya. (alama 6)
c) Eleza changamoto tano ambazo wanamapinduzi walizozipitita katika harakati zao za kuikomboa
Sagamoyo (alama 10)
SEHEMU YA B
2. CHOZI LA HERI: Assumpta K. Matei
“nimeonja Shubiri ya kuwa mtegemezi ya kuwa mtegemezi kihalali na mali, lakini katika yote hayo
nimejifunza mengi.”
i. Eleza muktadha ambapo kauli hii imetolewa. (alama 4)
ii. Bainisha tamathali ya usemi iliyojitokeza katika kauli hii (alama 2)
iii. Thibitisha ukweli wa kauli iliyopigigwa mstari kwa kutoa hoja saba huku ukirejelea mzungumzaji.
(alama 14)

3. Riwaya ya Chozi la Heri imeangazia matatizo yanayozikumba nchi huru za Afrika . Thibitisha kauli hii
kwa kurejelea wahafidhina.
a) Dhiki za wakimbizi (alama 14)
b) Eleza athari za ukimbizi (alama 6)
SEHEMU C (Tumbo Lisiloshiba)
TUMBO LISILOSHIBA NA HADHITHI NYINGINE
4.
a). Jadili suala la elimu kwa kurejelea hadithi za:
i. Mapenzi ya kifaurongo ii.
Mtihani wa maisha
(alama 10)
b). Fafanua kwa kina maudhui ya malezi kwa kuzingatia hadithi ya
i. Shogake Dada ana Ndevu
ii. Tulpokutana Tena. (alala 10)

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5. Ndoto ya Mashaka na Ali Abdulla Ali
“lakini hayo twayajua wenyewe tu. Ni siri yetu. Ndiyo sababu ya kuambiwa, siri ya mtungi uliza kata au
kitanda usichokilalia huwajui kinguniwe.”
i. Eleza muktadha wa dondoo hii. (alama 4)
ii. Taja na utoe mifano ya tamathali ya usemi iliyotumika katika kifungu.(alama 1)
iii. Taja sifa tano za anayezungumza (alama 5)
iv. Kwa kurejelea tandale, eleza kauli “siri ya mtungi uliza kata.” (alama 10)

SEHEMU YA D: USHAIRI
USHAIRI
6. MKWARUZANO WA NDIMI

Huyo! Mshike huyo !

Hakuna bunduki wala kifani
Bomu na risasi hata hawazijui
Lakini mno wanashambuliana
Kwa ndimi zilizonolewa kwa makali Vipande
vya matusi silaha zao.

Yu imara mmoja wao

Akirusha kombora la neno zito!
Limtingishe adui wake
Na kumgusa hisia kwa pigo kuu
Pigo linalochoma moyoni kama kichomi
Kuchipuza joto la hasira na kisasi
Katika mapigano yaso na kikomo

Filimbi ya suluhu inapulizwa kuwaamua!

Nani anayekubali suluhu?
Roho zinakataa katakata
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Huku ukaidi ukinyemelea na kutawala kote
Mapandikizi ya watu yakipigana
Vita shadidi visivyo ukomo
Vita vya ndimi!

Magharibi sasa
Jua linapungia mkono machweo
Nalo giza likinyemelea kwa kiburina
Kasi
Sisikii tena sauti za misonyo
Mate yawatesi yamekauka
Makanwa yao yamelemewa na uchovu
Sasa wameshikana mikono Ishara
ya suluhu.

Maswali
(a) Hili ni shairi la aina gani? (alama 1)

(b) Eleza dhamira ya mshairi. (alama 2)

(c) Eleza kanuni za utunzi alizotumia mshairi. (alama 4)

(d) Taja mbinu zozote tatu za kifasihi alizotumia mshairi. (alama 3)

(e) Jadili toni ya mshairi katika beti tatu za awali. (alama 2) (f) Tambua
matumizi ya mistari mishata na utoe mifano miwili. (alama 3)

(g) Andika mishororo ya kwanza mitatu katika ubeti wa 4 kwa lugha ya nathari.
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(alama 3)

(h) Toa maana ya msamiati huu. (alama 2) (i)

Kombora
(ii) Misonyo

7. (Soma shairi hili kisha ujibu maswali yanayofuata)

Ameumbwa mwanadamu, kwa lililo zuri umbo,
Basi si wote fahamu, waliyo na sawa mambo,
Wako waliyotimamu, na wengineyo wa kombo,
Na mtu kuwa na tumbo, si kwamba mekamilika.

Kuna walo mafidhuli, lugha yao ni matango,

Na kuna wenye kauli, sizokuwa na ushingo,
Kuna wake kwa wavuli, vipofu na wenye tongo,
Na mtu kuwa na shingo, si kwamba mekamilika.

Kuna walo na fikira, na wenye vibovu vitwa, kuna

walo na subira, husubiri kucha kutwa, wengine
tabiya ya bora, hino huwanayo katwa, Na mtu
kuwa na kitwa, si kwamba mekamilika.

Kukamilika kwa Mja, ni mbali kwa Moliwa,

Kwa Mja nitakutaja, ili upate kwelewa,
Ni kufikiya daraja, ile aliyoumbiwa,
Hapo ndipo huambiwa, Mja
amekamilika.

Aiyelewe duniya, kwa marefu na mapana,

Azipite zile ndiya, za miba mitungu sana,
Avuke bahari piya, zito na virefu vina,
Hiyo ni yangu maana ya mja kukamilika.

Akishafikwa na hayo, si kwamba ndiyo akhiri,

Lazima awe na moyo, wa kuweza kusubiri,
Kuyasubiri ambayo, yote yatayomjiri,
Kama huyo tamkiri, ni mja mekamilika.

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Maswali
a) Kulingana na shairi hili ni yapi humfanya mtu kuwa na utu? Taja matano.(alama 5)
b) Fafanua namna mshairi alivyofaulu kutumia uhuru wake. (alama 4)
c) Eleza maana ya vifungu hivi kama vilivyotumiwa katika shairi. (alama 3)
i) Vibovu vitwa. ii)
Tabiya bora. iii) Mtu
kuwa na kitwa.

d) Msanii anakiri nini kuhusu Mja? (alama 2)

e) Andika ubeti wa tano kwa lugha nathari. (alama 4)
f) Eleza umbo la shairi hili kwa kuzingatia mizani na vina. (alama 2)

SEHEMU YA E: FASIHI SIMULIZI (ALAMA 20)

8. a). Eleza maana ya dhana zifuatazo: (alama 5)
i. Lakabu
ii. Misimu
iii. Ulumbi iv. Miviga
v. Maapizo
b). Fafanua sifa tano za misimu (alama 5)
c) Fafanua sifa tano za ngomezi (alama 5)
d)Taja changamoto tano zinazokabili matumizi ya ngomezi katika jamii ya sasa. (alama5)

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K.C.S.E PREDICTION SET 2

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MATHEMATICS
PAPER 1

SET 2 CHAMPIONS APRIL HOLIDAY EXAMINATION 2020

FORM FOUR
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

1. Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above.
2. Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
3. The paper contain two sections: Section I and section II
4. Answer all the questions in section I and strictly any five questions from section II
5. All answers and working must be written in the question paper in the spaces provided below each
question.
6. Show all the steps in your calculations, giving your answers at each stage in the spaces below each
question.
7. Non-programmable silent electronic calculators and KNEC mathematical tables may be used, except where
stated otherwise.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION I
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SECTION II

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 total Grand Total

SECTION I (50 MARKS)

1. Points S(-2,2) and T(-3, 7) are mapped onto S1(4 -10) and T1(0,10) by an enlargement. Calculate the enlargement
scale factor. (3 mks)

1 3
2. Given that 2𝑥
= (0.732) 2 + √85.3, use mathematical tables to find the value of x correct to 3 significant figures.
(3 mks)

3. Simplify: (3mks)

4. All prime numbers less than ten are arranged in ascending order to form a number.

a) Write down the number formed (1 mk)

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b) Express the number in (a) above in standard form (1 mk)

5. A two digit number is such that the one’s digit is four more than the tens digit, and the sum of the digits is 14.
Find the number. (3 mks)

6. Marwa bought a refrigerator on hire purchase by paying montly installments of Ksh.2000 per month for 40
months and a deposit of Ksh.12,000. If this amounted to an increase of 25% of the original cost of the refrigerator,
what was the cash price of the refrigerator? (4 mks)

7. Find the integral values of x which satisfy the inequality (3 mks) 3(1 + x) < 5x

– 11 < x + 45

8. Without using calculator, evaluate. ½ leaving the answer as a mixed fraction.

(4 mks)

9. During a certain month, the exchange rates in a bank were as follows;

Buying (Ksh) Selling (Ksh)
1 USD 91.65 91.80

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1 Euro 103.75 103.93

A tourist left Kenya to the United States with KSh. 1,000,000. At the airport he exchanged all the money to dollars
and spent 190 dollars on air ticket. While in US he spent 4500 dollars for upkeep and proceeded to Europe. While in
Europe he spent a total of 2000 Euros. How many Euros did he remain with? (4 Marks)

10. A bus moving at a speed of 80km/h is being overtaken by a car moving at l00km/h in a clear section of a road.
Given that the bus is 21m long and the car is 4m long. How much time (in seconds) will elapse before the car
can completely overtake the bus? (3 Marks)

11. A regular n-sided polygon has its interior angle equal to 4 times its exterior. Find n (3 Marks)

12. The ratio of the lengths of the corresponding sides of two similar rectangular petrol tanks is 3:5. The volume of
the smaller tank is 8.1m3. Calculate the volume of the larger tank. (3 Marks )

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13. ABCD is a rhombus. A is the point (2,1) and C is the point (4,7). Find the equation of the diagonal BD in the form
ax + by = c (4 mks)

14. A woman walks directly from point A towards the foot of a tall building 240m away. After covering 180m, he
observes that the angle of elevation of the top of the building is 45o. Determine the angle of elevation of the
top of the building from A. (3 mks)

15. The G.C.D and L.C.M of three numbers are 3 and 1008 respectively. If two of the numbers are 48 and 72, find
the least possible value of the third number. (3 mks)

16. An ant moved from Y to X the midpoint of RS through P in the right pyramid below.

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Draw the net of the pyramid showing the path of the ant hence the distance it moved. (4 mks)

SECTION II (50 MARKS)

Answer any five questions in this section
17. Three warships A, B and C are at sea such that ship B is 500km on a bearing 030o from ship A. Ship C is 700km
from ship B on a bearing of 120o. An enemy ship D is sighted 800km due south of ship B.
a) Taking a scale of 1cm to represent 100km, locate the positions of ships A, B, C and D. (4 mks)

b) Find the bearing of:

i) Ship A from D (1 mk)

ii) Ship D from C (1 mk)

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c) Use scale drawing to determine the distance between

i) D and A (1 mk)

ii) C and D (1 mk)

d) Measure angle DAC and angle BCD (2 mks)

18. (a) A rectangular tank of base 2.4m by 2.8m and a height of 3m contains 3600 litres of water initially. Water
flows into the tank at the rate of 0.5 litres per second. Calculate:
(i) The amount needed to fill the tank (2 Marks)

(ii) The time in hours and minutes required to fill the tank (3 Marks)

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b) Pipe A can fill an empty tank in 3 hours while pipe B can fill the same tank in 6 hours.
When the tank is full, it can be emptied by pipe C in 8 hours. Pipes A and B are opened at the same time when the
tank is empty. If one hour later pipe C is also opened, find the total time taken to fill the tank.
(5 Marks )

19. A solid is made up of a conical frustum and a hemispherical top. The slant height of the frustum is 8cm and its
base radius is 4.2cm. If the radius of the hemispherical top is 3.5cm. (a) Find the area of:
(i) the circular base of the solid (2 Marks)

(ii) the curved surface of the frustum (3 Marks)

(iii) the hemispherical surface (3 Marks)

(b) A similar solid has a total surface area of 81.51cm2. Determine the radius of its base.(2 Marks)

20. In the figure below, O is the centre of the circle. PQ is a tangent to the circle at N. Angle NCD is 10o and angle
ANP is 30o.

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Giving reasons, calculate:

a) Angle DON (2 mks)

b) Angle DNQ (2 mks)

c) Angle DBA (2 mks)

d) Angle ONA (2 mks)

e) Angle ODN (2 mks)

21. Two quantities P Q are connected by the equation P = KQ n. The table below gives the values of P and Q
P 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.5 4.5
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Q 1.58 2.25 3.39 4.74 7.86 11.5

a) State the linear equation connecting P and Q (1 mk)

b) Using a scale of 1cm to represent 0.1 units in x – axis and 1cm to represent 0.1 units on y-axis, draw a suitable
straight line graph on the grid provided. (5 mks)

c) Use your graph in (b) above to determine the approximate value of K and n (2 mks)

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d) From the graph, find the value of Q where P=3 (2 mks)

22. a) Draw PQR whose vertices are P(1, 1), Q( -3, 2) and R(0, 3) on the grid provided. (2 mks)

3 0
b) Find and draw the image of PQR under the transformation whose matrix is ( ) and label the image P’Q’R’
1 1
(2 mks)

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c) P’Q’R’ is then transformed into P”Q”R” by the transformation with the matrix . Find the co-ordinates
of P”Q”R” and draw P”Q”R” (3 mks)

d) Describe fully the single transformation which maps PQR onto P”Q”R” find the matrix of this transformation.
(3 mks)

23. In the figure below (not drawn to scale) AB=8cm, AC = 6cm, AD = 7cm, CD=2.82cm and angle CAB = 50o.

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Calculate to 2 decimal places

a) The length BC (3 mks)

b) The size of angle ABC (2 mks)

c) The size of angle CAD (3 mks)

d) The area of triangle ACD (2 mks)

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24. a) i) Find the co-ordinates of the stationary points of the curve y = X3 – 3x + 2 (4 mks)

ii) For each stationary point determine its nature (2 mks)

b) Determine the y – intercept (2 mks)

c) In the space provided sketch the graph of the function y = x3 – 3x + 2 (2 mks)

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K.C.S.E PREDICTION SET 2

MATHEMATICS
PAPER 2

SET 2 2020
FORM FOUR
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above
2. Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above
3. The paper contain two sections: Section I and section II
4. Answer all the questions in section I and strictly any five questions from section II
5. All answers and working must be written in the question paper in the spaces provided below each question
6. Show all the steps in your calculations, giving your answers at each stage in the spaces below each question
7. Non-programmable silent electronic calculators and KNEC mathematical tables may be used, except where
stated otherwise

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SECTION I
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 total

SECTION II

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 total Grand Total

SECTION I (50 MARKS)

1. The data below shows the number of pupils in Nairutia Primary school
42 43 48 40 46 42 44 48 39 40 42
41 47 46 45 49 45 42 40 38 39 40

46 47 42 40 41 43 44 45 46 48
(2 mks)
a) Using a class size of 2 organize the data in a grouped frequency table.

(2 mks)
b) Determine the mean of the data

4 −2

2. Simplify (3 mks)

3. The height and radius of a cone are measured as 21cm and 14.0cm respectively. Taking π = 3.142, find the
percentage error in the volume of the cone. (2 mks)

4. Use logarithms, correct to 4 decimal places to evaluate (4 mks)

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5. A bag contains 3 red and 5 green marbles. Two marbles are picked from the bag one at a time without
replacement. Find the probability that two marbles are picked will be of different colours. (3 mks)

6. In the figure below TA and TB are tangents to the circle centre O. Given that angle ATB = 20o. Find angle PAT.

7. Given that x = 3i + 2j – 4k, y = 3i + 5j – 2k and z = -4i + 3j + 5k and that p = 4x – 2y + 3z. Find the magnitude of p
to 4 s.f. (4 mks)

8. The equation 2x2 – 12x + 2y2 + 28y = -44 represents a circle. Determine the coordinates of the centre and the
length of its diameter. (3 mks)

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9. Expand (1 + 2x)8 in ascending powers of x up to and including the term in x3. Hence evaluate (1.02)8. (4 mks)

10. Express in surd form and simplify by rationalizing the denominator. (3 mks)

2
2 + bx + c = 0 where a, b and c
11. Find the quadratic equation whose roots are and and write it in the form ax 3 are integers. (2 mks)

12. Make n the subject of the formula (3 mks)

𝑥2
W=

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13. The velocity v meters per second of a particle in motion is given by the equation: V = 2t 2 – 4t + 10, where t is
time in seconds. Determine the total distance moved by the particle in the first 3 seconds of motion. (2 mks)

14. The table below shows the number of defective bolts from 40 samples.
No. of defective bolts (x) 0 1 2 3 4 5
Frequency (y) 20 8 6 4 1 1

Calculate the standard deviation (3 mks)

15. A bus left town A at 11.45 a.m. and travelled towards town B at an average speed of 60km/h. A matatu left
town B at 1.15 p.m. and travelled towards town A along the same road at an average speed of 90km/hr. The
distance between the two towns is 540km. Determine the time of day when the two vehicles met. (4 mks)

16. Form the three inequalities that satisfy the given region R. (3 mks)

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SECTION II (50 MARKS)

Answer any five questions in this section

17. Jane is a teacher who has been recruited to teach. She starts with an annual salary of sh.792000. At end of
every year her salary increases by 15% of the previous year.

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a) Find the salary she gets in her fourth year in the job. (3 mks)

b) In which year will she earn sh.1, 831, 944. (3 mks)

c) Find the total she will have earned in ten years (4 mks)

18. The diagram below, not drawn to scale shows part of the curve of the curve y = x2 + 5 and the line y=8-2x. The
line intersects the curve at points C and D. Lines AC and BD are parallel to the y-axis.

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a) Determine the coordinates of C and D. (4 mks)

b) Use intergration to calculate the area bounded by the curve and the x-axis between the points C and D. (3 mks)

c) Calculate the area enclosed by the lines CD, CA, BD and the x-axis. (3 mks)

d) Hence determine the area of the shaded region. (1 mk)

19. The position of two towns are A (30oS, 20oW) and B(30oS, 80oE) find:

a) The difference in longitude between the two towns. (1 mk)

b) The distance between A and B along parallel of latitude in

i) km (take radius of the earth as 6370km and π = ). (3 mks)

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ii) in nm (2 mks)

c) The local time in town B when it is 1.45pm in town A (4 mks)

20. a) Using a ruler and a pair of compasses only, construct triangle ABC such that AB=AC = 5.4cm and angle ABC =
30o. (3 mks)

b) Measure BC (1 mk)

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c) A point P is always on the same side of BC as A. Draw the locus of P such that angle BAC is always twice angle
BPC. (2 mks)

d) Calculate the area of triangle ABC. (2 mks)

e) Draw a perpendicular from A to meet BC at D. Measure AD. (2 mks)

21. a) P, Q and R are three quantities such that P varies directly as the square of Q and inversely as the square root
of R.

i) Given that P = 12 when Q = 24 and R = 36, find P when Q = 27 and R = 121. (3 mks)

ii) If Q increases by 10% and R decreases by 25%, find the percentage increase in P. (4 mks)

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b) If Q is inversely proportional to the square root of P and P = 4 when Q = 3. Calculate the value of P when Q = 8.
(3 mks)

22.

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The figure above shows the structure of a building under construction. HA = IB = JC = ED=12m and BC = AD = IJ = HE
= 16m; and AB = DC = HI = EJ = 10m and HG = IG = FJ = FE = 7m and GF = 9m.

a) The angle face GHI makes with base ABCD. (3 mks)

b) Vertical height of ridge FG above base ABCD (3 mks)

c) angle face GFJI make with ABCD (3 mks)

d) M is midpoint of AB. What is the projection of MF to the base ABCD? (1 mk)

23. The frequency distribution table below shows the marks scored by 117 form four candidates of Sanga High
school.
Marks 10 -19 20 – 29 30 – 39 40 – 49 50 – 59 60 – 69 70 – 79
No of students 13 14 18 20 23 17 12

a) Draw a cumulative frequency curve of the distribution. (5 mks)

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b) Use
your graph to determine:

i) The median (2 mks) ii)

Quartile deviation (3 mks)

24. In the figure below, OA = a, OB = b and OC = 3OB.

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a) Express in terms of a and b

i) AB (1 mk)

ii) AC (1 mk)

b) Given that AM = AB and AN =½ AC, express OM and ON in terms of a and b (4 mks)

c) Hence show that O, M and N are collinear. (4 mks)

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232/1

PHYSICS

FORM FOUR

SET 2 EXAMINATION 2020

FORM FOUR
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

❖ Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above
❖ Sign and write the date of the examination in the spaces provided
❖ Attempt ALL questions in sections A and B
❖ All your answers must be written in the spaces provided in this question paper
❖ All working must be clearly shown
❖ Non programmable silent electronic calculators and KNEC mathematical table may be used except where
stated otherwise

For Examiner’s Use Only

Section Question Maximum Score Candidate’s Score
A 1–8 25

9 09

10 07

11 08
B
12 06

13 04

14 08

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15 04

16 10

Total 80

SECTION 25 MARKS
1. The figure drawn shows a burette that was initially filled to the 10cm3 mark.

The volume of the liquid removed from the burette has a mass of 12g. Find the density of the
liquid in kg/m3. (3mks)

2. Three 1m long tubes A, B and C were filled with mercury and inverted over a dish containing
more mercury as shown below.

i) Name the set up displayed by tube A and state its purpose. (2 mks)

ii) B is a true set up while C is faulty indicate the levels of mercury in tubes B and C (1 mk)

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3. Water at sea level is heated from -2oC to 10oC. On the sketch below indicate the variation of
density of water against temperature.

Explain the shape of the graph drawn. (2 mks)

4. Give physics reasons attributed to the following observations in life.

i) Water dams are constructed with thick walls near the bottom than at the top. (1 mk)

ii) Petrol tanks have metallic chains that trail from the rear of the vehicle to the ground. (1
mk)

iii) School hot water tanks are silvery shinny. (1 mk)

5. A jug is filled with paraffin of density 0.8g/cm to a height of 40cm. A hole 1mm2 is made at
the bottom of the jug. (g = 10N/kg)

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Calculate the force at which paraffin leaves the hole immediately it is pierced. (3 mks)

6. i) State two conditions satisfied by a body in a state of equilibrium. (2 mks)

ii) A beam 100cm long is pivoted at the 30cm mark. It is in balance when supported by a
spring balance at the 0cm mark.

Determine the weight of the beam (3 mks)

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7. Give the factors considered by a driver negotiating a corner in order not to have the vehicle
skidding off the road. (2 mks)

8. a) State Bernoulli’s principle. (1 mk)

b) The figure below is an example of a wing of an aeroplane.

Explain how the plane moving on the run way is able to take off from the ground. (3 mks)

SECTION B: 55 MARKS
9. The diagram below shows a model of a fire alarm made by a student in a science workshop.
The metal strip is made of brass and invar.

a) Label the metal parts A and B (2 mks)

b) The bell rings when the metal strip is heated with a candle flame. Explain. (2 mks)
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c) An immersion heater rated 180W is used to heat 100g copper calorimeter containing 200g of
alcohol for 36 seconds. The temperature of the contents rose from 20oC to 32oC.
i) State any assumption made above. (1 mk)

ii) Calculate the specific heat capacity of alcohol. (SHC of copper = 400J/kg oC ) (4 mks)

10. a) State Archimedes principle. (1 mk)

b) A cork is tied to the bottom of a container containing water as shown below.

i) Name the forces acting on the cork. (3 mks)

ii) Water is slowly added into the beaker until the level is at point X of the beaker. State
changes that occur to the forces mentioned above as water is added. (3 mks)

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11. A 50g is rotated by a student using a string that is attached to a 200g mass at the other
end as shown in the diagram.

i) Find the tension in the string. (g=10N/kg) (2 mks)

ii) Determine the angular speed made by the 50g mass when rotated uniformly. (3 mks)

iii) Calculate the number of revolutions made by the 50g mass when rotated uniformly in one
second. (3 mks)

12. The table below shows the velocity of a small ball bearing falling in a tall cylinder filled with
water.
time(s) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
velocity cm/s 0 1.1 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.3 2.3

i) Complete the table. (1 mk) ii) Explain your table values for

the time 6 – 9 seconds. (2 mks) iii) Is the acceleration of the

ball increasing or decreasing? Explain your answer. (2 mks)

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13. a) A constant mass of hydrogen gas occupies a volume of 4.0cm3 at a pressure of 2.4 x 105
pascals and a temperature of 288K. Find the volume of the gas at a pressure of 1.6 x 10 5
Pascals and a temperature of 288k. (3 mks)

b) State the law in operation in (a) above. (1 mk)

14.

a) Thread the above block and tackle. (2 mks)

b) The system above has an efficiency of 60%. It used to lift the 60kg mass by a vertical height
of 2 metres.
i) Find the work done by effort. (4 mks)

ii) Explain why the system is not 100% efficient. (2 mks)

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15. a) State Hooke’s Law. (1 mk)

b) Three identical springs each with a spring constant of 10N/m and a weight of 0.5N are
used to support a load as shown. Determine the total extension of the system shown below. (3
mks)

16. A body travels with uniform acceleration from a velocity of 26m/s at its 5 th second to a
velocity of 42m/s at its 9th second.
a) Calculate the acceleration of the body. (2 mks)

b) Find the initial velocity of the body at time t = 0 seconds. (2 mks)

c) Displacement made by the body between the 5th and 9th seconds. (3 mks)

d) If the body falling down to the ground is as shown below, indicate the forces acting on it as it
falls. (3mks)

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232/2
Physics
Paper 2(Theory)

SET 2 EXAMINATION 2020

FORM FOUR
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Instructions to Candidates

a) Write your name, admission number, class and school in the spaces provided above,
b) Write the date of examination and your signature in the spaces provided above.
c) This paper consists of TWO sections; A and B.
d) Answer all the questions in section A and B
e) All workings MUST be clearly shown
f) Non programmable silent electronic calculators may be used.
g) This paper consists of 11 printed pages.
h) Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed
as indicated and that no questions are missing.

For Examiner’s Use Only

SECTION Question Maximum Candidate’s
Score Score
A 1 - 12 25

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13 13

14 12
B
15 09

16 09

17 12

TOTAL 80

SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer all the questions in this section

1. Figure (1) below shows two rays of light from an object reflected on a plane mirror

Using proper ray construction, show the object position (2 mks)

2. The fig 2 below shows a ray of light incident on a glass prism

Given that the critical angle for the glass is 39o, sketch on the diagram the path of the ray
through the prism. (2 mks)

3. The diagram on fig. 3 shows the National Grid system.

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a) What type of transformer is;

X………………………………………………….. (1 mk)

Y………………………………………………….. (1mk)

4. State one advantages of using circuit breakers in the consumer unit than using fuse wire.
(1 mk)

5. The figures below show two waveforms representing the same wave motion.

Determine the velocity of the wave. (3 mks)

6. Figure 4 below shows a 6V battery connected to an arrangement of resistors. Determine the

current flowing through the 2Ω resistor. (3 mks)

7. The figure 7 below shows the electromagnetic spectrum.

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radio Infra-red A ultraviolet B Gamma rays
waves
a) Identify A (1 mk)

b) State one industrial use of B (1 mk)

8. The diagram (fig 5) shows a positively charged acetate strip and a negatively charged
polythene strip that are freely suspended.

Two rods X and Y are brought up in turn to these two strips. Rod X attracts the acetate strip
but repels the polythene strip. Rod Y does not repel either the acetate strip or the polythene
strip. State the type of charge is on each rod.

X…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………

Y…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………
9. State two advantages of an alkaline accumulator over lead acid accumulator. (2 mks)

10. Figure 6 below show a concave lens and object.

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Sketch the rays to show the image formed. (2 mks)

11. Two similar razor blades were placed on a wooden block and the other on an iron block as
in figure 7

It was observed that the razor blade on the wooden block is attracted by the magnet while that
on the iron block was not. Explain. (2 mks)

12. The figure 8 below shows water waves about to pass through a gap. One wave front is
shown after it has passed through the gap.

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i) On the diagram, draw two more wave fronts that have passed though the gap. (1 mk)

ii) State two changes which would each make the wave fronts become more curved after passing
through the gap. (1 mk)

SECTION B (55 MARKS)

Answer all the questions in this section.

13. a) State what is meant by refractive index of a material. (1 mk)

b) Figure 9 represents a ray of light falling normally on the curved surface of a semi-circular
plastic block at X, meeting the opposite face at an angle of incidence of 30 o and emerging into
the air at an angle of 40o.

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i) State and explain what happens to the ray as it moves from: I)

Air to glass at X (1 mk)

II) From glass to air at O (1 mk)

ii) Calculate refractive index of the plastic (3 mks)

iii) State the conditions to be satisfied for total internal reflection to occur (2 mks)

iv) Describe how the apparatus above could be used to find the critical angle experimentally.
(3 mks)
v) Calculate the critical angle for this plastic. (2 mks)

14. a) State what is meant by the term capacitance (1 mk)

b) Distinguish between a paper capacitor and an electrolyte capacitor. (1 mk)

c) State two factors that determine capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor (2 mks)
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d) Figure 10 below shows a network of capacitors in series

i) Derive an expression for their effective capacitance CE from first principles. (3 mks)

ii) Given that C1 = 10.5μF, C2 = 2μF and C3 = 3μF

Calculate effective capacitance CE in (2) above and hence, determine the charge stored on each
capacitor. (3 mks)

e) State two applications of capacitors. (2 mks)

15. a) Use the figure 11 below to answer the questions that follows.

i) Show the direction of the current on the turns when the switch S is closed. (1 mk)

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ii) State the polarity at P (1 mk)

iii) Explain using domain theory what happens on the soft iron bar. (1 mk)

iv) If steel bar was used instead, what could be the difference? (2 mks)

b) The following diagram (figure 12), show a part of an electric d.c motor.

i) On the diagram above show the direction of rotation of the coil. (1 mk)

ii) State the effect of increasing the number of turns of the rotating coil of an electric motor. (1
mk)

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c) Sketch the magnetic field pattern around the conductor carrying current on figures 13 and
14 shown below. (2 mks)

16. a) Distinguish between real image and a virtual image. (2 mks)

b) The distance between an object and its upright image produced by a curved mirror is 40cm.
the image is 3 times as tall as the object.
i) State the type of mirror used. (1 mk)

ii) Determine the object distance (2 mks)

iii) Determine the radius of curvature of the mirror (3 mks)

iv) State one application of the mirror (3 mks)

17. a) State Ohm’s law (1 mk)

b) Explain why a 12V car battery is able to start the motor car engine while eight dry cells of
1.5V each connected in series will not. (2 mks)

c) In figure 15 the current in the circuit is 1.80A

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i) Find the effective resistance between X and Y (3 mks)

ii) The p.d of the source (2 mks)

iii) Current through the 3Ω resistor (2 mks)

iv) Give two differences between a primary and a secondary cell. (2 mks)

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Paper 2(Practicals)

SET 2 EXAMINATION 2020

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FORM FOUR
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Instructions to candidates:

1. Write your name and index number in spaces provided above.

2. Sign and write the date of examination in spaces provided above.
3. Answer all the questions in spaces provided in the question paper.
4. You are NOT allowed to spend the first 15 minutes of 2½ hours allowed for this paper
reading the whole paper carefully before commencing the work.
5. Marks are given for clear record of the observations actually made, their suitability,
accuracy and the use made of them.
6. Candidates are advised to record their observations as soon as they are made.
7. Non-programmable silent electronic calculators and KNEC Mathematical table may be used.

FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY

Part A B
Maximum score b c e f G h i

Candidate’s 1 1 5 5 3 2 3
score

Question 2

b f g h i j

Maximum Score 1 6½ 4 2 2 4½

Candidate’s
Score

Grand Total

1. Question 1

You are provided with the following apparatus

• A mounted wire labeled N with ends marked A & B

• A voltmeter (0- 3 or 0 - 5V)
• An ammeter
• A switch
• Two dry cells and a cell holder
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• Six connecting wire at least two crocodile clips

Procedure.
a) Using the micrometer screw gauge measure the diameter d of the wire

d = ……………………………………………………..mm (1 mk)
d=……………………………………………………….m (1 mk)

b) Calculate the cross-sectional area A of the wire in SI units (2 mks)

c) Set up the circuit as shown below.

d) Set up the apparatus such that length L is zero (0cm) and record the values of current and
voltage in the table below. Repeat for different values of L and record the voltmeter and
ammeter readings in the table below.

length L (cm) 0.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0

Current I (A)
Voltage (V)

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(5 mks)

e) Plot the graph of voltage V (y –axis) against current I (5 mks)

f) Determine the slope of the graph (3 mks)

g) Calculate the internal resistance of a cell. (1 mk)

h) From the graph, determine the e.m.f of the battery (2 mks)

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2. Question 2

Part A

You are provided with the following:

1. Metre rule
2. Retort stand
3. 10 microscope slides
4. A 50g mass
5. A piece of cellotape
6. Vernier calipers
7. 3 pieces of thread

Proceed as follows

a) Using the Vernier caliper provided, measure the length L and the width W of one slide
L=………………………………………………….. (1mk)

W=………………………………………………… (1mk)

b) Stack 10 slides together using the cellotape

i) Measure the thickness T of the stack of microscope

slides
T=…………………………………………………….(1 mk)
ii) Determine the volume V of the stack of microscope slides (1 mk)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………..

Balance the metre rule at its centre of gravity (c.o.g) as shown above and maintain the position
of the fulcrum on the centre of gravity throughout the experiment. Record the balance point.

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…………………………………………………………………………….(1mk)
Using the threads provided balance the 50g mass and the stack of slides as shown.

y X

Adjust the position of both the stack and the mass until the rule again balance. (Make distance
x and y as large as possible) Record distances x & y

X = ………………………………………………………………cm (1mk)

………………………………………………………………m (½mk)

Y = ……………………………………………………………..cm (1mk)

……………………………………………………………..m (½mk)

c) Calculate the mass M (in grams) of the stack of slides (3 mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………..

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d) Determine the density of the glass slide (2 mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………..

You are provided with:

• A lens P
• A lens holder
• A mounted screen
• A metre rule

Procedure:

i) Set the apparatus as shown in figure 4 below. Focus a sharp image of a distant object on the
screen. The object should be at least 10cm away.

a) Measure the distance x in cm between the lens and the screen at which a sharp image is
obtained repeat this two times, using different objects and record your readings in table 3
below.

Table 3
Object Distance X, (cm)

(2 mks)

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ii) Calculate the average value of x (2 mks)

iii) What is the physical significance of the result obtained in (iii) above? (1 mk)

1 iv) Given that W =

calculate the value of W (2 mks)

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