QUESTIONS FROM THE STORY ABOUT” CATS”

1. What is one remarkable characteristic of cats? (1mk)

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2. Find and write down three different ways how cats communicate? (1mk)

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3. Why do many people enjoy having cats as pets? (1mk)

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4. What enables cats maintain their balance while climbing? (1mk)

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5. What sound do cats often make when they are content and relaxed? (1mk)

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6. What instinct do cats display during playtime? (1mk)

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7. What does it mean for cats to be crepuscular animals? (1mk)

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 8. How do cats mark their territory? Tick one. (1mk)

a) Barking.
b) Rubbing on objects.
c) Meowing loudly.
d) Urinating on objects.
9. How do cats keep themselves clean? (1mk)

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10.What are the tiny, backward-facing barbs on a cat's tongue called? (1mk)

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11.What advantage do cats have during low-light hours? (1mk)

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12.How have domesticated cats adapted to different routines? (1mk)

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13.Where are the scent glands located on a cat's body? (1mk)

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 14.Fill in the gap. (1mk)
“Cats are known for their agility, communication methods, and ability to be
both………………………..and ……………………………
15. Match the following characteristics or behaviors with their corresponding
descriptions: (2mks)
Characteristic Descriptions

Agility Cats are most active during dawn a dusk.

Nocturnal nature Cats have the ability to climb trees and jump long
distances.
Communication Cats mark their territory by rubbing their scent on objects

Territorial Cats use sounds, body language, and facial expressions to

marking express themselves

16.Write True or False against each statement. (2mks)

Cats communicate only through meowing.

Cats mark their territory by urinating on objects
Cats groom themselves to regulate their body temperature
Cats' grooming behavior helps them remove loose hair
from their fur.

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QUESTIONS FROM THE STORY “THE MAGICAL LIBRARY”
17.How would you describe Mrs. Evergreen, the librarian? (1mk)
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18.How did Lily feel when she entered the library? (1mk)
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19.What book did Lily stumble upon that transported her to different times and
places? (1mk)
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20.What role did Lily eventually take on in the library? (1mk)
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21.What made the library in Willowbrook unique? Circle the correct option.
(1mk)
a) Its vast collection of books
b) Its grand architecture
c) Its magical powers
d) Its helpful librarian
22.How did Lily contribute to the library? Tick the correct option. (1mk)

a) Organizing books

b) Cleaning the library

c) Cooking meals for visitor

d) Teaching classes

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 23.What did Lily learn through her adventures with the book? (1mk)

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24.Fill in the gaps with correct word/words from the passage. (2mks)
a) Lily found herself transported to a different ……………………..
b) Lily learned about diverse cultures and experienced different
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c) The Magical Library connected people across ………………….and
space.
25.True or False: (2mks)
 The Magical Library had the power to transport people to different times and
places…………………..
 Lily eventually became the mayor of the town………………….
 The library in Willowbrook was known for its scientific research…………
 The Magical Library had a negative impact on Lily's imagination…………

26. How did Lily's understanding of the world change through her adventures?
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GRAMMAR
1. Synonyms (1mk)
Circle two words in the passage that are synonyms of each other.
Having queued for over an hour, Jayden found that his tolerance was being
severely tested. Most of the other children had lost patience and gone elsewhere.

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 2. People (5mks)
Use words in brackets to answer the questions on description of people.

confectioner prophet spendthrift

vegetarian tyrant
mimic volunteer
patriot

i. Foretells coming events .........................................................

ii. Spends money unnecessarily...................................................
iii. Imitates the voice and actions of others....................................
iv. Offers to serve of his own will .............................................
v. Makes or sells sweets .......................................................
3. Homophones 2mks

Choose the correct answer from the words given in brackets.

i. The .................................. of the house is painted blue. (knight night)

ii. The ................................... will take off in ten minutes. (plane plain)
4. Adjectives 3mks
Complete each sentence by using the adjective formed from the word in brackets.
i. The travellers gazed at the ..........................................scenery. (marvel)
ii. The headteacher was ..................................... (fury)
iii. The occupants on board had a .................................escape from death.
(miracle)

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 5. Active voice 1mk
Which of the following sentences is written in active voice? Put a tick.
i. The cake was eaten by the kids.
ii. The dog was walked by Tim.
iii. Tim walked the dog.

6. Verbs 2mks
 Identify the verb tense used in the following sentence:

"She will be studying for her exams all weekend."

Past tense Present tense Future tense

 Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence:

"Sarah and Mark ..............................to the party last night."
(A) goes (B) went (C) going
7. Prepositions 2mks
i. The ball rolled ............................ the table. (off, of)
ii. We should not rely............................. our relatives. (with,from,on)
8. Plurals 3mks

What is the plural form of the words in the table below?

deer
cactus
goose

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 9. Common mistakes. 3mks

Rewrite the sentences below after making all the necessary corrections.

i. Neither of them have come.

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ii. He goes to school in bus.

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iii. Distribute these bananas between those six children.

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10.Clauses 3mks

Tick the correct box to say which clause is underlined in the following sentences:

Sentence Main Subordinate

Clause Clause
If he listened really hard, Dave could hear music
coming from next door.
Dave always goes to dance practice, even when he’s
not feeling one hundred percent.
Although it wasn’t far to go, Dave always drove to
work.

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 11.Conjunctions. 4mks

Choose the correct conjunction for each of the gaps in these sentences, only use
each word once.

Although until because

i. ....................................I am short, I can reach the top of my wardrobe.

ii. ...................................of the rain, we are staying in today.
iii. ....................................I hear the door bell, I am not getting up from my seat.
Underline the conjunction in the sentence below
iv. Once he had eaten, Dave decided that it was his turn to load the dishwasher.
Adjective and noun 2mks
Label whether each of these words is an adjective or noun.
Ramah was climbing a particularly steep hill when his shoe fell off and landed in
a muddy puddle.

12.Suffix 4mks
Draw a line to match each word to the correct suffix. Use each suffix only once.
Word Suffix
Accomplish ness
Forgive ment
Joy ish
Fool ful

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