ZERAKI ACHIEVERS’ EXAMINATIONS (2023)

ENGLISH FORM 2 END TERM 3

MARKING SCHEME
1. FUNCTIONAL WRITING

Imagine you are the games master in your school, and in preparation for the school ball
games competition, you intend to place an order for sports items that are lacking in your
institution. The items are two volleyballs, a set of basketball uniforms, 10 pairs of rugby-
playing boots, and two soccer goal nets. Write a business letter to the manager, Michezo Bora
Ltd., placing your order for the items. (20 Marks)

Shakahola Secondary School,

P.O. Box 34-100,
Kilifi. F (1 Mk)

18th September, 2023 F (1Mk)

The Manager,
Michezo Bora Ltd,
P.O. Box 45-2333,
Mombasa. F (1 Mk)

Dear Sir/Madam, F(1 Mk)

RE:GAMES ITEMS ORDER F(1Mk)

1st Paragraph- state why you writing the letter e.g I am writing to place an order of the games items
from your store. C(1Mk)
2nd Paragraph-give further detailes on specific items you want as stated in the question. E.g
Two volleyballs C (2 Mks)
A set of basketball uniform. C(2 Mks)
Ten pairs of rugby playing boots C(2mks)
Two soccer goal nets C(2mks)
3rd /last Paragraph- conlude the letter e.g stating you looking forward to hearing from him as soon as
possible. C(1 Mk)

Yours faithfully
Signature
Official Name
Games Master F (1 Mk)
Format 6 Marks
Content 10 Marks
Language 4 Marks
Between (14 Marks and Above), Award 4 Marks for Language.
Between ( 9-13 Marks ), Award 3 Marks for Language.
Between ( 5-8 Marks), Award 2 Marks for Language.
Between ( 0-4 Marks), Award 1 Mark for language.

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2. COMPREHENSION
Read the passage below and attempt all the questions that follow. (20 Marks)

In the traditional way of life, families obtained their daily food directly from the land they
cultivated. The land was looked upon as the main source of family wealth. The villages were
small as few houses were built. This meant that relatives lived in close proximity to one
another. This set-up enhanced social interaction among family members.

Economically, it was advantageous to have many children in a family as plenty of workers were
needed to cultivate the land. Jobs were available for everyone in the family. These ranged from
tilling the land and looking after animals to doing household chores. Accordingly, the
traditional family was the main unit of production and the home tended to be the center of
social, educational, training, recreational, and religious activities. Thus, there was increased
dependence between and among family members.

In contrast, modern families have acquired increased independence from other families. They
live in rural modern houses in individually-owned ‘Shambas’ isolated from other houses.
Alternatively, they live in urban areas surrounded by skyscrapers and the ring and ding of cars
and machines. Often, in both cases, relatives may be living too far, making frequent visits
difficult. The result is that family members are losing touch with one another.

Economically, the modern family is no longer the main unit of production. Husbands and
wives, sons and daughters are looking for work outside the home situation, Often, small
children who are not economically productive are left at home without adequate family care.
The recreation of the family has been entrusted to the entertainment industry made up of
television, radio, magazines, and cinemas theatres. Little wonder then that family members
keep drifting apart.

All these changes have altered the roles the family ought to play. First, there is less emphasis
on parents being primary trainers of youngsters. This role is entrusted to childminders who
are usually not family members. Thereafter, it falls on schools, churches, and other
organizations. In this scenario, the roles of the parents as models to their children, comforters
of and listeners to the children’s emotional needs are reduced.

Secondly, modern families tend to stay apart for a long time. Instead of using the traditional
family way of involving members to solve disputes, they turn to trained professionals like
lawyers for help and guidance. Modern families have, therefore, lost their obligations in solving
problems in the family.

In essence, children today do not get the full benefit of their rights as they did in traditional
families. For example, they are not always allowed to receive and return affection. Also, their
right to receive moral, sexual, and emotional guidance from their families has eroded seriously.
In light of all these issues, children growing up today are less likely to enjoy meaningful family
relations than their traditional counterparts.

(Adapted from Social Education and Ethics for Secondary School by Otiende, Wainaina
and Waiyaki, Longman Kenya pp6-8)

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Questions

1. How was land viewed in traditional society? (2 Marks)

It was considered the main source of family livelihood.

2. In what ways were social relations enhanced in the traditional society? (2 Marks)

They were enhanced by the virtue of families living close by.

3. In your community, what economic roles were played by various family members according
to their sex and age? (2 Marks)

The answers will vary according to communities. Some students will say that tilling the
land is a man’s job while others may say it is a woman’s. Looking after animals may be a
children’s job especially boys' or man’s job. Household chores were mainly done by
women and girls. Accept other economic roles apart from those in the passage such as
hunting, harvesting, trading, etc.
4. Why would it be correct to say that a traditional family catered for all the needs of an
individual? (2 Marks)

This is because it catered for the economic, social, educational, training, recreational, and
religious aspects of one’s life.
5. Explain why modern families have grown increasingly independent in both rural and urban
areas. (2 Marks)

In rural areas, people live in isolated individual shambas while in urban areas they live
next to strangers. Also, visiting relatives has become infrequent due to the long distances
that separate their places.
6. What emotional needs do you think children have? (2 Marks)

Need for love and affection, need to be comforted, need to be understood, need to be
encouraged and affirmed, and need to be forgiven.
7. What roles should parents play in their children’s lives? (2 Marks)

They should be the primary trainers of their children, role models to the children,
comforters of and listeners to the children’s emotional needs. They should give affection
as well as moral and sexual guidance to the children. Accept other roles that are not in
the passage as long as they are plausible e.g. providers, protectors, etc.
8. How have children of today been affected by the change in the roles played by families? (2
Marks)

They no longer enjoy the full benefit of their rights. For Example, they are sometimes
denied the opportunity to express and receive affection. Their right to moral, sexual, and
emotional guidance is seriously undermined. Consequently, they are less likely to enjoy
meaningful family relations.

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9. Explain the meaning of the following words and phrases as used in the passage. (4 Marks)

a) Close proximity near one another

b) Primary trainers the first/main or chief guides/instructors
c) Scenario setup/situation
d) Enhanced social interactions strengthened the way people related

3. ORAL SKILLS

a)Read the oral narrative below and answer the questions that follow:

The Chameleon and the Hare

The chameleon and the hare had always had misunderstandings. They always quarreled over
who between them could run faster than the other.
“Chameleon, you are the slowest animal on earth,” laughed the hare. “You cannot compete
in any race, even among the slowest animals, including snails.”
“My friend hare, please avoid blowing your own trumpet I am certain you cannot defeat me
in a race. I will finish the race and have enough time to take a meal and a nap before you
arrive”. And the great competition was set. Then the day came.
“On your marks, set, go!” the elephant started the race.
No sooner had the race started than the chameleon jumped on the hare’s tail. The hare ran
like he had never run before. At the finishing line, he started celebrating but when he
attempted to sit down and wait for the chameleon, the chameleon shouted, “Wooi!” Please
do not sit on me! I arrived long enough to have a meal and a nap. You can never defeat me
in a race!”

Questions

(i) Explain three ways in which you would capture the attention of the audience before

you start performing this narrative. (3 marks)

I would ring a bell

I would clap my hands

I would clear my throat noisily

I would beat a drum / blow a trumpet / whistle

I would bang a table

I would whistle

I would start with a relevant story,song, proverb,joke or saying.

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(ii) Explain four ways in which you would know that you have captured and retained the

attention of the audience as the narrator. (4 marks)

If the audience maintains meaningful eye contact with me

If the audience sits upright

If the audience lean slightly forward

If they laugh at the point where chameleon says “please do not sit on me”

They clap in appreciation of the chameleon for using winning the race

If the audience answers questions

If the audience nods in agreement with what the speakers says.

b)In the following underlined words indicate in which syllable you will place the stress marker
to bring out the intended meaning. (5 Marks)

i. I consider that an in ‘sult.

ii. Can a new ‘convert, con ‘vert water into wine?
iii. I sus ‘pect that the ‘suspect got away.

c) Study the conversation below between a taxi driver and a passenger who is disturbed by loud
music playing in the vehicle.

Passenger: Excuse me, sir, would you mind reducing the volume of the music, please?

Taxi driver (ignoring her): Hey, where should I drop you?

Passenger: Excuse me, sir, did you hear me?

Taxi driver: What is it, woman? The volume is okay.

Passenger: It’s just a request as I need to receive a call.

Taxi driver: (interrupting): Then you should buy your car.

Passenger: I am sorry if I offended you but you have heard ...

Taxi driver: You have also heard my point.

Questions

(i) Identify three instances of lack of etiquette on the part of the taxi driver. (3 marks)

- The taxi driver rudely interrupts the passenger – I am sorry if I offended you but ..
- The taxi driver speaks rudely – Then you should buy your own car
- The taxi driver ignores the passenger – Where should I drop you?

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(ii) Identify two instances of etiquette characteristics of the passenger. (2 marks)

- Use of polite language / expressions – excuse me sir

- The passenger apologizes to the taxi driver – I am sorry ...

The passenger observes turn taking.

d) Indicate the intonation in the following sentences. (4 marks)

(i) How do you write a good composition?

(ii) What a wonder!

(iii) Have you had your supper?

(iv) Wesa likes eating fruits after lunch.

e) Underline the silent letters in the following words. (4 marks)

(i) plumber

(ii) raspberry

(iii) bouquet

(iv) Sword

4. ORAL POETRY

Read the oral poem below and then answer the questions that follow. (20 marks)

Bob bob, bobbing wagtail

Coming bobbing along.

Take your shield Little Girl Twin

And we go kill the Herdsmen

But the Herdsmen have done no harm

When they slaughtered their ox

They gave me a piece of bone

Take that to your mother Little Girl Twin

And I will take this to my father.

As I went trudging along

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 Eagle came and struck me

And I plucked a feather from him

From whom did you pluck the feather?

I plucked it from Sharp-Sharp-Claws

And where is Sharp-Sharp-Claws gone to?

He is gone to the papyrus patch

This is no papyrus patch

This is only a bogey marsh.

The plucky plucking woman

Where she plucks her hoe from

Is where she plucks beans from

Like this: kku!

Questions

(a) Classify the above song. (2mks)

The above song is a children’s/play song. (1mk) – ‘Take your shield little Girl

Twin’/ ‘Bob, bob. Bobbing wagtail’/The little and sings a play song from the wagtail

(bird) to the woman planting beans. (1mk)

(b) Who is singing in the song? Give a reason? (2mks)

The person singing the song is Little Girl Twin/ a young/small girl (1mk) - ‘..,as I

went trudging…They gave me a piece of bone

Take that to your mother Little Girl Twin’(1mk) (any other illustration)

(c) Identify and illustrate two features that make this an oral song. (4mks)

Repetition – Sharp-Sharp-Claws, Bob, bob

Idiophone – kku!

Personification - I plucked a feather from him.

Conversational style/dialogue/direct address – ‘Take that to your mother’, ‘From

whom did you pluck the feather?’

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(d) Describe the tone the Singer use as the song is performed. (2mks)

Happy / Joyful/playful/ tone full of excitement – And I plucked a feather from him

like this: kku!

(e) State the functions of the song (2 mks)

Entertainment / Play

Keep children busy

Educate children about the environment

(f) Explain one economic activity from the community in which the song is picked from.

(1mk)

Cattle keeping – herdsmen

Blacksmithing / Iron smelting – hoe

Crop farming – beans

Any 1 with illustrations

(g) Explain the two voices singing in the poem (2mks)

Wagtail - Take your shield Little Girl Twin

Little and Twin - As I went trudging

(h) Summarize what the singer is singing about. (3mks)

The child is invited by the wagtail (1m) to take her shield and go with kill the

herdsmen but she declines that they have done no harm(1m) since they gave her a

bone (after slaughtering their ox) to take to her mother/takes the bone to her mother

in the farm.(1mk)

(i) With illustration identify the moral values emphasized in the community. (2mks)

Hard work – Plucks her hoe from where she plucks beans from.

Generosity / Sharing – Take this to year mother

Honesty / worth – the herdsmen have done no harm. Any 2 with illustration

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5. GRAMMAR

(a) Complete each of the sentences below using appropriate articles. (a, an, the) (3 marks)

i. Janet knows how to play the flute

ii. I am working hard so that I can join a university in South Africa.

iii. I was asked to read a/the eulogy of my grandmother on short notice.

(b) Use the right relative pronoun to complete the following sentences. (2 marks)

i) This is the man to whom I gave the book.

ii) The farmer whose cow stole into my garden has been arrested.

(c ) Fill in the gaps in the sentences below using a suitable collective noun. (2marks)

i) Aisha is proud of her brood of chickens

ii) This morning Mum served the family a bunch of bananas for breakfast.

(d) Change the following sentences from active voice to passive voice. (2marks)

i. Anne returned my book to the library.

My book was returned by Anne to the Library.
OR.
My book was returned to the library by Anne.
ii. Tom scored the winning goal.
The winning goal was scored by Tom.

e) Use commas where necessary in each of the following sentences. ( 2 marks)

i) I like reading books on birds, reptiles, insects and mammals.

ii) After the mother left, the child began to cry.

f) Fill in the gaps below using the verbs in brackets in the present progressive aspect. ( 2
marks)

i) The guests are eating dinner now. (eat)

ii) I am feeling very tired today.( feeling)

g) Fill in the gap using appropriate complex prepositions.(2marks)

i)____________ what happened, we had rather talk to the principal. (In light of, In view of)

ii) The suspect claimed that he had acted ____________ignorance.(out of, in spite of)

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