KNEC KCSE English Paper 1 Question Paper / 2015 KCSE Kajiado County Joint Examination

i) Format (
1
/2mk per item=total 3 mks)
i.e Must have
− Heading-Book review (1/2mk)
− Title (1/2mk)
− Author (1/2mk)
− Publisher (1/2mk)
− Year of publication (1/2mk)
− Reviewer/reviewed by (1/2mk)
ii) Language (2mks)
iii) Content
− Characters and theme-The candidate to capture the
main characters as he/she brings out the plot and
the main thematics concerns in the novel
− Style- Candidates to explore some unique styles
employed. Remember to highlight the weakness
and strength of the work of art.
− Conclusion-Must conclude by encouraging their
classmates to reread the text again.
ii) Reminder (8 marks)
Format-i) Formal letter format or memo format
i) 2 Address-(1mk)
Date (1/2mk)
Salutation (1/2mk)
RE: REMINDER- (1/2mk)
Signing off-Closing tag/complimentary
Close-yours faithfully
Signature
Name (1/2mk)
Title
Total=3mks (format)
Content
− Remind the group/steudents of the assignment
Body (6mks)
− Early competition/prompt will enhance
− Good presentation
− Class control
− Confidence and ability to answer questions
exhaustively
Conclusion: I look forward to a good presentation
from you
Language: (2mks)
Or
ii) Memo format (1/2mk)
Senders address (1/2mk)
Date (1/2mk)

From: (1/2mk)
To: (1/2mk)
RE: Reminder (1/2mk)
Signing off: yours
Signature
Name (1/2mk)

1. Little
2. More
3. Than
4. Failure
5. Ignorance
6. On
7. Wrong
8. Breaks
9. Conversant/familiar
10. By

i) The rhyme scheme is a b c b d e f e1
It has an irregular rhyme scheme1
ii) How would you perform line 6 of the poem
− I would use facial express-I will flex my facial
muscles/twist my face/frown/knit
eyebrows/portray a mournful
face to show sadness/anguish/pain/ suffering as a
result of oppression (lack of freedom)
− I would use a falling intonation to show
sadness/nostalgia for freedom.
iii) Sets of rhyming words (2 marks)
Say/day
iv) Freedom and liberty are italicized
They are key words that communicate the
persona’s yearning for freedom that is beyond his reach.
v) Words pronounced the same. (3 marks)
− There-their
− Sweet-suite
− Know-no

i) The above genre is a proverb (1 mark)
Application: in a situation where a child despises the mother for not measuring up to his/her expectations. (2 mks)
The role is to caution and advice against looking down on somebody without understanding where they’ve come from. (2 marks)

Identify and explain 3 different situations in which it will be courteous for you to maintain a
respectable distance as you interact with people. (6 marks)
a) When queuing for service; in a bank; while voting,
for an elevator, for food.
b) While sharing public facilities like transport,
urinals and lifts.
c) When interacting with strangers
d) While interacting with elders; VIPs, leaders etc.
e) When other people are being served in an office,
when in consultation with a doctor.
f) While interacting with people whose culture
demands it. E,g. no shaking of hands.
g) While talking on phone.
(any 3 situations=3×1=3mks)
Importance of respecting personal space
− Makes other people comfortable around you.
− Reduces suspicion of pick pocketing.
− Is a mark of respect of other people and culture.
− Prevents misinterpretation of signals.
− Helps maintain order and enhances efficiency.
(any 3 situations and corresponding reasons
(3×1=3mks)

Conversion
i) At bus stop1
2.15pm1 (2mks)
ii) Rudeness
Abusive language
Inattentiveness
Shouting
Impatience (any 4 clearly, illustrated 4×1=4mks)
iii) Listen carefully first, before answering Kalonzo
− Give accurate answers e.g. names of buildings,
streets.
− Use polite language.
− Repeat the instructions/directions
(any 2.2 x1=2mks)