CAPE OF GOOD HOPE NURSERY & PRIMARY SCHOOL

P7 BEGINNING OF TERM TWO EXAMINATIONS 2024

ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Time allowed: 2hrs 15minutes
Candidate’s name: _______________________________________________
Candidate’s signature: ____________________________________________
Index number: ____________________________________________________
Read the following instructions carefully.
1. This paper has two sections A and B. Section A has 50 questions and
section B has 5 questions .
2. Answer all questions. All the working for both sections A and B must
be shown in the spaces provided.
3. All working must be done using a blue or black ball point pen or ink.
Any work done in pencil will NOT be marked except drawings and
diagram.
4. Unnecessary changes in your work and handwriting that cannot be
easily read may lead to loss of marks.
5. Do not fill anything in the table indicated “For examiners’ use only”
and the boxes inside the question paper.

FOR EXAMINER’S USER ONLY

EXAMINER’S
SECTION MARKS
REMARKS
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 SECTION A (50 Marks)
Sub section I (30 Marks)
In each of the questions 1 – 5, fill in the blank space with a suitable
word or group of words.
1. It is two hours __________________ the train left.
2. Do you know how ___________________ butter to add to the sauce?
3. A ____________________came to repair broken water pipes in our
house.
4. Neither Aucur _____________________Ateme received a gift from the
head teacher.
5. A stitch in time ______________________________________.
In each of the questions 6 – 15, use the correct form of the word
given in brackets to complete the sentences.
6. You needn’t have used such _________________________ words.
(annoy)
7. Our head girl _____________________ gave a speech during the
women’s day celebrations. (bold)
8. No one should touch ______________________ books in class. (us)
9. She failed to mention the correct _______________________ of the
word “ewe”. (pronounce)
10. How could you dig the hole to that _______________________?
(deep)
11. I _________________________ likely to go to town this morning. (be)
12. Those __________________________ will always be remembered in
Uganda. (hero)
13. This water is extremely dirty, it should be ________________________.
(pure)
14. Why are your friends __________________________ these days. (fun)
15. ___________________________ is no self defence for you. (ignorant)
In questions 16 – 17, arrange the given words in alphabetical order.
16. vacation, vacancy, vacant, vaccine
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17. routine, reports, envelope, address
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For questions 18 – 20, arrange the given words to form a correct
sentence.
18. are To you whom what writing letter?
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19. a large What this bakery is!
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20. meet I cousin will my tomorrow.
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In each of the questions 21 and 22, re-write the sentence giving one
word for the underlined group of words.
21. The carpenter made desks, chairs and cupboards for sale.
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22. My uncle is always not patient in decision making.
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For questions 23 and 24, write the full forms of the given short forms.
23. Rt. _______________________ 24. Can’t ________________________

Use each of the given words in a sentence to show that you know
the difference in their meaning.
25. heart _________________________________________________________
26. hut ___________________________________________________________
For questions 29 – 30, rewrite each sentence giving the opposite form
of the underlined words.
27. Disciplined pupils don’t get rewards at the end of the term.
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28. My sweater was carefully knitted.
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In the numbers 24 and 25, give the singular form of the given word.
29. Maids of honour _______________________________________________
30. Women’s wigs _________________________________________________
Sub-section II (20 Marks)
For questions 31-50, rewrite each sentence as instructed in brackets.
31. Those scissors are not sharp. (Rewrite using:………..pair…………)
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32. Belinda told you about my holiday plan, it was unavoidable.
(Rewrite using……………could not………..)
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33. It is six years since I saw your step-brother. (Rewrite ending……ago.)
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34. Every time I try to type very fast, I make a lot of mistakes. (Rewrite
beginning: The faster……………………..)
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35. If you use private means, you will arrive at the reception before
the function starts. (Rewrite using……………used……….)
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36. “Your driver has committed some traffic offence.” the police
officer told us. (Rewrite using…………said that…………..)
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37. Who sweeps this bakery every morning? (Begin: By whom………)
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38. Motorists must signal at junctions. (Rewrite using……ought……)
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39. A kilo of rice costs sh. 5,500. A kilo of sugar costs sh. 5,500. (Join
into one sentence using ………as much as…………)
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40. The pall bearers were very strong but they failed to lower the
casket into the grave. (Rewrite using: ………….however………………)
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41. Electric media is a very important topic. I know very little about it.
(Rewrite as one sentence using……………...which…………….)
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42. The head teacher may address us first. The scout may address us
first. (Begin: Either…………………………………)
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43. She will not go upcountry next holiday, will she? (Rewrite the
sentence using………will go………….)
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44. Crop farmers in this sub county need plenty of rainfall. (Rewrite
the sentence beginning: What…………………..!)
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45. I was looking up a word in the dictionary. The lights went off.
(Rewrite as one sentence beginning: While……………………………)
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46. Kawuki is very poor. He cannot buy such an expensive phone.
(Rewrite the sentence using…………enough…………..)
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47. Agaba wrote a very interesting article. (Rewrite the sentence
ending: …………………Agaba)
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48. The officer ordered his favourite dish. His driver arrived immediately
to collect him. (Begin: No sooner………………………………)
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49. Have you met the daughter of Patrick? (Rewrite ending…………...
……………………daughter.)
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50. We expect to sit our mock exams this term. (Rewrite using…look
forward………)
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SECTION B (50 Marks)

51. The sentences below are not in their correct order. Rearrange
and write them correctly to form a sensible composition.
a) Thirdly, one should look for points and arrange them logically.
b) I used to dislike debating very much.
c) That is, you should either defend or oppose the motion.
d) It happened when we started learning about “debating”.
e) The first one was to study the given motion and try to interpret it
correctly.
f) As we were studying this topic, Mr. Kibira inspired us.
g) But when I reached P.6, something unique happened.
h) He could give us techniques of participating in any debating
competition.
i) And the second technique was to choose the side to support.
j) Finally, when your turn for debating comes, you must be confident
and argue audibly.
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52. At the end of term one of the year 2024 on the 16th of April,
Mugume Alex, a pupil of primary seven at CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
went and picked his report card to see how he performed. Below
are some details that he found on his report.
Marks
He got Eighty six in Science, Sixty four in Maths, Seventy three in
English and Seventy five in Social studies. He passed with second
grade.
Conduct & discipline
Under this section, he was graded according to the following;
• He rarely comes early because he comes from far.
• He is humble, not stubborn and happily plays with his friends.
• He is so good at participating in class and he is also attentive.
Before he left with his report, the teacher told him not to forget that
next term is beginning on the 27th of May, 2024.
a) Fill in the report card below with the appropriate information given
above.
53. Alice and her aunt had a conversation about the golden words of
good behaviour. What Alice’s aunt said is given. Fill in what you think
Alice said.
Alice: ____________________________________________________________
Aunt: Good morning, my dear niece.
Alice: ____________________________________________________________
Aunt: Yes, dear I am ready to tell you the three golden words.
Alice: ____________________________________________________________
Aunt: They are forgive me, excuse me and thank you.
Alice: ____________________________________________________________
Aunt: They are called golden because whenever they are used
good relationship is realized.
Alice: ____________________________________________________________
Aunt: You should use forgive me when you have wronged someone.
It is being humble and apologetic.
Alice: ____________________________________________________________
Aunt: When you want to ask for something such as permission, help
or anything you say excuse me.
Alice: ____________________________________________________________
Aunt: The phrase “thank you” is used when showing appreciations.
Alice: ____________________________________________________________
Aunt: It is nice to hear that you are going to start using the golden
words. I am sure everyone will how upright and civilized you’re.
Alice: ____________________________________________________________
Aunt: You are welcome, my dear niece. Good bye.
Alice: ____________________________________________________________
54. Pictures A to F tell a story. Study them carefully and write one
sentence to describe what is happening in each picture. You may
use the following words to guide you:

envelop letter open letter box postman mother

reply deliver home write read carry post
Picture A:
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Picture B:
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Picture C:
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Picture D:
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Picture E:
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Picture F:
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g) What do you think the postman is carrying in the bag in Picture A?
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h) What is the girl doing in Picture C?
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i) Where is the girl in Picture F?
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j) Suggest a suitable title for the story.
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55. Imagine you are Nakayiza Beatrice of Maxwel Junior School, P.O.
Box, 931 Luweero. Write a letter to your uncle and tell him that your
school will hold a sports day. Mention the date and time. Request
him to buy a sports uniform for you and remind him to attend then
event .Use your school address.
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