KNEC KCSE English Paper 3 Question Paper / 2015 KCSE Kirinyaga West
2015 KCSE Kirinyaga West
English Paper 3
1.CREATIVE COMPOSITION (20 Marks)
1.
Write a story ending with the words:
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………….. that is when I came to realise that I had been deceived.
20 marks
2.
Write a composition to illustrate the saying:
“Bad company ruins good morals.”
20 marks
2.THE COMPULSORY SET TEXT (20 Marks)
The River and the source; By Margaret Ogolla
3.
The compulsory set text:
The River and the source; By Margaret Ogolla
Despite the numerous challenges faced by the woman, she can still overcome and succeed in life. Write a composition showing the truth of this statement in the light of Magaret Ogolla’s “The River and the source.”
20 marks
3.OPTIONAL TEXTS (20 Marks)
4.
The Short story
Longhorn (Ed): When The Sun Goes Down and other stories from Africa and Beyond
Sandisile Tshuma highlights very serious issues that not only affect Zimbambwe but also Africa as a continent.
Drawing illustrations from Tshuma’s story, “Arrested Development,” Write a composition supporting this statement.
20 marks
5.
Drama
Francis Imbuga, Betrayal in the City
“Dictatorship by any government leads to social and political oppresion.” Write an essay to show the truth of the above statement with close reference to Imbuga’s “Betrayal in the City.”
20 marks
6.
The Novel
Witi ihimaera, The Whale Rider
“Women are as important as men when it comes to decision-making and leadership.” Drawing illustrations from Witi Ihimaera’s novel, ‘The Whale Rider’, write an essay in support of this statement.”
