English Language Form Four NECTA Examination 2024
Instructions
1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of eleven (11) questions.
2. Answer all questions in sections A and B and two (2) questions from section C.
3. Section A carries sixteen (16) marks, section B fifty-four (54) marks, and section C carries thirty (30) marks.
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink.
5. Communication devices and any unauthorised materials are not allowed in the Examination room.
6. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s). Sources
1. For each of the items (i) – (x), choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.
(i) The term adjacent is synonymous to
A behind
B beside
C near
D besides
E in front of
Answer: C
(ii) Ally told Mary that, he preferred studying in the morning. If Mary preferred the same, how would she refer back to Ally’s statement?
A So would I
B So am I
C So have I
D So could I
E So do I
Answer: B
(iii) Why is R.S.V.P important in an invitation card?
A It specifies the date of an event
B It shows the contacts of the hosts
C It shows the venue of an event
D It shows the deadline for contributions
E It specifies the contact address for replies
Answer: E
(iv) As a dictionary user, how can you easily locate a word on a dictionary page?
A Use the table of contents
B Use the word class
C Use the words on top of a dictionary page
D Use example sentences
E Use the meaning and pronunciation of the word
Answer: C
(v) Which sentence shows a repeated action?
A She has already helped people
B She is always helping people
C She helped people
D She will help people
E She should help people
Answer: B
(vi) Study the following table and answer the question that follows:
A person | Pets | Chickens | Giraffes | Zebra |
Jane | ✓ | ✓ | x | x |
(✓) stands for likes and (x) stands for dislikes
Which of the following expressions describes what Jane likes?
A Jane like both chicken and zebra
B Jane likes neither pets nor giraffes
C Jane likes either pets or chickens
D Jane likes both pets and chickens
E Jane likes neither giraffes nor chickens
Answer: D
(vii) Which sentence is the past progressive of "The students will write the test on Friday."
A The students were writing the test on Friday
B The students will be writing the test on Friday
C The students have been writing the test on Friday
D The students are writing the test on Friday
E The students had been writing the test on Friday
Answer: A
(viii) The following sentences ask for opinions except:
A What do you suggest about this issue?
B Why do you think school rules are irrelevant?
C What is your view about family life education?
D Do you have a trip for family planning issues?
E Why do you support her ideas about African values?
Answer: D
(ix) Damas lent Sylvia ten thousand shillings. Which will be the correct question to ask Sylvia about his money?
A Where is that ten thousand shillings you lent me?
B Where are the ten thousand shillings you borrowed from me?
C Where is the ten thousand shillings I gave you?
D Where is that ten thousand shillings you borrowed from me?
E Where are the ten thousand shillings I borrowed you?
Answer: B
(x) The sentence, "The Mathematics test was extremely difficult; nevertheless, Pili earned a good grade" means that
A The test was not well set
B The difficulty contrasts with Pili's performance
C Pili is not hardworking
D Pili's performance is extremely doubtful
E Mathematics is not as easy as other subjects
Answer: B
2. Match the reservations made in List A with their corresponding setting in List B by choosing the correct answer and write its letter in the answer booklet provided.
List A | List B |
I. Reservation made to secure accomodation. G II. Reservation made to obtain flight tickets. H III. Reservation made to get tickets for land transport. C IV. Reservation made to visit a place to enjoy nature. E V. Reservation made to get a place for the wedding ceremony. F VI. Reservation to get tickets for a footbal match. B | A School B Stadium C Bus terminal D Harbour E National park F Hall G Hotel H Airport |
Section B (54 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section.
3. Describe the following concepts as they are used in interpreting poems:
I. Poet
A poet is someone who writes poems. For example, Okot Bitek is a poet because he wrote the poems Song of Lawino and Song of Ocol.
II. Persona
Persona is the one who is speaking in the poem.
III. Verse
Verse refer to lines in a poem.
IV. Stanza
A stanza is a collection of verses in a poem.
V. Tone
Tone is a literary device that conveys the author's attitude toward the subject, speaker, or audience of a poem. Tone is sometimes referred to as the ‘mood’.
VI. Rhyme
Rhymes are similar sounds that appear mostly at the end of verses.
4. For items (I)-(VI), construct one sentence based on the guidelines provided:
She plays football everyday.
She will have played football next year.
She will be playing football next year.
She had played football.
She is playing football.
She was playing football.
5. Complete each of the sentences by indicating what will be done in the future by each person provided in (I) - (VI). Example: A teacher is going to teach tomorrow.
I. A barber
A barber is going to cut hair tomorrow.
II. An ambassador
An ambassador is going to represent his country tomorrow.
III. A butcher
A butcher is going to sell meat tomorrow.
IV. A clerk
A clerk is going to file documents tomorrow.
V. A cartographer
A cartographer is going to make maps tomorrow.
VI. A chandler
A chandler is going to make candles tomorrow.
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6. My father’s grandfather is Baraka who is married to Atupele. They got two children Amani and Furaha. Furaha got married to Ally and they were blessed to have three children, Halima, Maringo and my father Majaliwa, who is the youngest in their family. I, Changarawe, am the only child in my family.
Questions:
I. Who is chngarawe to Atupele?
II. Who is Halima to Baraka?
III. How does Furaha relate to Atupele?
IV. Who is Majaliwa father?
V. Why is Baraka Majaliwa’s grandfather?
VI. Who is Furaha to Changarawe?
7. Complete the sentences in I - VI by providing an appropriate article for each.
I. i bought_____orange at the market.
II. Armstrong landed on____moon in 1952.
III. Here is__________man that I told you about.
IV. ______toy that I bought for my child was stolen.
V. I saw a woman at the bus stop_______woman is now playing tennis.
VI. _______sun is rising from north.
8. Write each of the give expressions in I-VI in indirect speech.
I. Emilian said, “My mother has a cramp in her stomach.”
II. Sophia said, “I easily contract infectious diseases.”
III. Victor said, “My young brother went into convulsions yesterday.”
IV. Salma said, “I have got earache.”
V. Abdul said, “My uncle suffered serious injuries when his car went off road and ran into a tree.”
VI. Hassan said, “I ache all over my body.”
Section C (30 Marks)
Aswer two questions in this section.
9. Read the following poem then answer the questions which follow.
My Mom
Mom, my love is immeasurable
Towards you, my only one
When I become older
You will not be starving
For i will be there by your mighty side
And this miserable life
Will no longer be there
I will tell my brothers
That we owe you good life
Our only one.
Questions
A. Explain four themes portrayed in the poem by giving an evidence.
B. State two messages conveyed by a poet
10. Verify the assertion that, “conflicts in the society destruct individuals character either physically or mentally.” Give three points from each play you have read.
11. ‘A betrayer is not a betrayer unless he/she breaks an agreement.’ Prove this contention referring to two novels you have read. Give three points from each novel.
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