TARGETER WINGS

JUNIOR SCHOOL ASSESSMENT

GRADE 7 - 2025 Wings
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MATHS c. Why does the narrator use KISWAHILI

1. C 11. B dialogue? (2mks) KARATASI YA KWANZA
2. D 12. C To make the story lively and realistic. 1. D 16. A 31. A 46. B
3. A 13. A To reveal the characters’ thoughts 2. D 17. D 32. B 47. C
4. B 14. A and personalities. 3. C 18. C 33. C 48. D
5. B 15. B Advancement of the plot
6. C 16. C 4. D 19. B 34. A 49. A
d. Two stylistic features (4mks)
7. C 17. D Personification: Animals are given 5. A 20. A 35. D 50. C
8. D 18. B human traits (e.g., talking). 6. B 21. B 36. A
9. C 19. A Repetition: “Someone else must 7. A 22. D 37. C
10. A 20. C bring a good tail for me” emphasizes 8. C 23. D 38. A
laziness. 9. B
SECTION B 24. A 39. D
e. Proverb that summarizes the story
21. 118 (2mks) 10. D 25. A 40. B
22. 24 “The early bird catches the worm. 11. B 26. D 41. D
23. 2025m2 (or) “Laziness pays no dividends.” 12. A 27. A 42. A
24. a) 12cm Make hay while the sun shines or 13. B 28. C 43. C
25. 24 jumps any other
26. i) X = 800 14. C 29. B 44. B
POEM – Treasured Treasures
ii) W = 450 a. Form of the poem (2mks) 15. B 30. D 45. B
iii) V = 800 Four stanzas, each with four lines.
iv) Y = 550 b. What distinguishes stanzas? (2mks) KARATASI YA PILI
27. Each stanza focuses on different 1. INSHA
aspects of nature and ends with the Mwalimu asahihishe insha za
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 refrain “Treasured treasures they wanafunzi.
are.” 2. a)FASIHI SIMULIZI
28. 395.5m2 c. Treasures mentioned (2mks) a) Bembelezi / Bembezi
29. i) sh. 1590 Birds, baboons, woodpeckers, b) i) Huwa mfupi
ii) sh. 410 weeds (plants), bees, fresh air, and ii) Una urudiaji mwingi wa maneno
30. i) Accurately constructed triangle natural beauty. na vifungu.
and arcs seen (2 mks) d. Why they are called treasures? iii) Huambatana na vitendo vya
ii) BC = 6.2cm± 0.1cm (2mks) kuongoaongoa mtoto
iii) Largest angle = 760 ±10 Because they are valuable parts of iv) Huimbwa kwa sauti ya chini /
nature that give life, beauty, and joy. nyororo
ENGLISH e. Effect of rhyming words (2mks) v) Wakati mwingi ahadi za kupewa
Paper 1 They create musicality, rhythm, and zawadi hutolewa. n.k.
1.C 16.A 31.D 46.A make the poem more memorable c) i) Huwafunza watoto maadili
2.B 17.A 32.A 47.A and pleasant to read. ii) Hukuza uhusiano kati ya mlezi na
3.A 18.C 33.D 48.C f. Persona (2mks) mtoto
4.D 19.B 34.A 49.D A nature lover who appreciates the iii) Huwatumbuiza watoto
5.A 20.C 35.A 50.C beauty and value of the environment. iv) Huwaliwaza na kuwatuliza watoto
6.A 21.D 36.C d) Ahadi ya kupatiwa peremende na
7.B NOVELLA asali.
22.A 37.B
8.C a. Setting (2mks) e) Wazazi na walezi wa watoto
23.A 38.D
A school environment (administration f) i) Hushirikisha kutembeatembea
9.D 24.C 39.A
block, classroom). kwa anayemshika mtoto
10.A 25.D 40.C ii) Huimbwa kwa toni na mahadhi ya
11.B b. Main character (1mk)
26.C 41.C The unnamed narrator (the “I” in the chini
12.A 27.B 42.D iii) Mtoto hupapaswapapaswa ili
passage)./The writer
13.D 28.A 43.B c. Relationship between Chao and the alale au atulie.
14.C 29.C 44.C writer (2mks) iv) Mwimbaji humtazama mtoto usoni
15.C 30.D 45.D They are classmates and friends n.k.
who sometimes disagree but support v) Vifungu na maneno
each other. hurudiwarudiwa
Paper 2 d. One feature of style (2mks) 3.
Oral Narrative Dialogue - These is a dialogue a) Fasihi ni tungo ya kisanaa ambayo
a. Characters in the story (2mks) between the narrator and Chao. inawakilishwa kwa njia ya masimulizi
Chewa (lion), Ilola (cheetah), Jabali e. Meaning of “enthusiasm” (2mks) ya mdomo. Fasihi andishi ni tungo
(giraffe),Chiumbo (hare), Zebra, It shows Chao’s strong support, za kisanaa ambazo huwasilishwa
Elephant, and other animals. excitement, and eagerness to help. kwa njia ya maandishi.
b. Describe Chiumbo (2mks) f. Who was Hamisi? (2mks) b) i) Husaidia kuelewa ujumbe
Chiumbo is lazy and vain (cares Likely a suspicious or dangerous ii) Husaidia kukumbuka hadithi
about his fur more than opportunity). man posing a threat to students iii) Hukuza hamu ya kuendelea
He is also irresponsible and learns (an intruder/stranger). kusoma n.k
lessons the hard way. c) Ploti ni mfuatano wa matukio katika
kazi ya fasihi.
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 d) Mbinu za lugha hukuza ladha c. Two complications that affect the part 24. i) Led to the development of written
katika uandishi. Huburudisha na labeled A (kidney) are: languages like the Egyyptian
kupunguza uchungu. Huhimiza na Kidney stones hieroglyphics represented an
kusitiza ujumbe Kidney failure important advancement in
e) i) Huwasilishwa kwa njia ya mdomo 23. Electrical Energy and Appliances communication
ii) Humilikiwa na jamii / mali ya jamii a. Two appliances that convert electrical ii) Led to artistic and architectural
iii) Huhifadhiwa akilini energy to heat energy are: achievements such as the pyramids
iv) Hadhira yake tendi Electric iron box of Egypt
Electric kettle, heater iii) Led to the discovery of medicine
4. NOVELA b. Two safety measures to observe when and healthcare
a) i) Ni jasiri. Anajihimiza kuwa jasiri ili using electrical appliances at home: iv) Led to the establishment of urban
aishi vyema. Ensure proper wiring and insulation. centres
ii) Anapenda kusoma Avoid overloading power sockets. 25. a) Mediterranean climate
iii) Mcha Mungu - Anapenda 24. Science Laboratory Apparatus b) W - Ancient Egypt
mafunzo (Bunsen Burner) X - Great Zimbabwe
katika Biblia yaYusufu na Danieli. a. The apparatus is a Bunsen burner. Y - Kingdom of Kongo
b) i) Duniani b. A - Chimney/Barrel c) France
ii) Shuleni B - Collar d) A - Tropic of cancer
iii) Kambini E - Base B - Equator
c) i) Dini - Zingo anapenda kusoma c. The function of the part labeled C (air C - Tropic of capricon
Bibilia na mafunzo ya Danieli na hole) is to regulate the amount of air 26. i) Archaelogical materials
Yusufu entering the burner to control the ii) Traditional artefacts
ii) Elimu -Zingo anapenda kusoma flame type. iii) Oral narrations
na alijiunga na shule ya Gera d. i. Open - A blue, non-luminous flame iv) Music and songs
Secondary for Refugee Children (hotter) is produced. 27. i) The realisation that human
iii) Usani - Wasanii hupitia ii. Closed - A yellow, luminous flame beings are different but similar
changamoto mbalimbali kabla ya (cooler and sooty) is produced. ii) Improved transport network
kuwa maarufu maishani. 25.Caren's Body Temperature systems
iv) Suala la wakimbizi pia Caren's body temperature in SI Units iii) Rise and increase of trade in
limeshughulikiwa (Kelvin) is calculated as: the world
d) i) Nahau - hakukata tamaa wala 42°C + 273.15 = 315.15 K iv) Existence of international
hakufa moyo. 26. Parts of a Microscope organizations such as United
ii) Kuchanganya ndimi - Gera a. Arm: Provides a stable support for activities
Secondary for Refugee Children carrying the microscope and connects v) Educational activities
e) Changamoto ni sehemu ya maisha/ the head to the base. vi) Missionary activities
ili kufanikiwa maishani lazima upitie b. Stage: A flat platform where the
changamoto mbalimbali. specimen slide is placed for C.R.E.
- Lazima uwe jasiri maishani n.k observation. SECTION A (20 MARKS)
c. Coarse adjustment knob: Used for 11.C
1.C
INTEGRATED SCIENCE initial focusing of the specimen under 12.C
2.B
SECTION A low power magnification. 13.B
1.C 11.C 3.C
27. Functions of the Human Skin 14.A
2.D 12.B 4.A
i. Protection (against pathogens, UV 15.B
3.B 13.B 5.D
radiation, physical damage) 16.D
4.C 14.C 6.D
ii. Regulation of body temperature 17.B
5.B 15.A 7.C
iii. Sensation(detecting touch, pressure, 18.D
6.D 16.A 8.C
pain, temperature) 19.C
7.D 17.C 9.B
10.A 20.B
8.A 18.C SOCIAL STUDIES
9.D 19.A SECTION A (20MARKS)
10.D 20.C 11. D SECTION B (30MARKS)
1. A
2. C 12. B 21. - Helps one to develop
SECTION B 3. D 13. B a sense of self respect and
21.Separation of ethanol and water 4. A 14. B respect for others.
a. The method used is Distillation. 5. D 15. A - Helps in acquisition of moral
b. The property that makes separation 6. C 16. C values.
possible is the difference in boiling 7. C 17. A - Promotes cultural
points of ethanol and water. 8. C 18. D integration.
c. The liquid collected at point S is 9. D 19. B - It prepares one for a career
Ethanol, as it has a lower boiling 10. A 20. D related to it.
point - Helps in spiritual growth.
and will evaporate first. - Promotes self discipline
d. Another example of a mixture that SECTION B (30MARKS) among the learners.
can be separated using distillation is 21. a) North West (Other relevant answers are
Crude oil (separated into different b) Clustered acceptable)
fractions like petrol, diesel, kerosene) c) Islam 22. - God is the sole creator.
22. Human Excretory System d) Road - God is all-powerful.
a) Parts 22. It is the process of examining and - God is loving
B - Ureter understanding your own thoughts - God is omnipresent
D - Urinary bladder and feelings, values and behaviours - God is the provider
b. Two waste products excreted by the 23. i) Accountability 23. - It leads to deforestation.
organ shown (kidney) are: ii) Honesty - It destroys ecosystem.
Urea iii) Kindness - It makes soil unproductive.
Excess salts iv) Patience - It pollutes the air and water.

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 - It leads to shortage of water 24. i) Iqrar-The silent approvals of 28 a) Save KSh 3,000 monthly to reach
catchment areas. the prophet (S.A.W) KSh 15,000 (2 marks)
(Other relevant answers are acceptable) ii) Fiil-The actions of the b) Reduce spending, save pocket
24. (a)- He enabled Moses grow up prophet (S.A.W) money (2 marks)
in the king's palace. iii) Sifaat-General appearance 29. Input, output, processing and
- He made him to serve as a of the prophet (S.A.W) storage (4 marks)
shepherd in Midian. iv) Qaul-The words and
- He appeared to Moses in a sayings of the prophet 30. a) Electronic device for processing
burning bush. (S.A.W) data (1 mark)
- He made him identify to 25. i) Shirk Al-Akbar- This is a b) Raw facts, not meaningful to user
his own people by major shirk i.e associating (1 mark)
defending a Hebrew who Allah with others c) Processed data, meaningful to user
was under attack. ii) Shirk Al-Asghar-This is (1 mark)
- He gave him an assignment minor shirk i.e showing off AGRICULTURE
of leading Israelites out of 26. i) Swalatul Janaza Section A
Egypt. ii) Swalatul Kusuf
(b) Humility,courage, mentorship, iii) Swalatul Istisqai 1.B 11.C
obedience,faith, empathy 27. i) It is a waste of time 2.D 12.D
(Other relevant answers are acceptable) ii) It is a waste of money 3.C 13.D
25. - Employing health workers. iii) It leads to family break-ups 4.A 14.B
- Provision of medical 28. i) Getting employed lawfully 5.A 15.C
ii) Through zakat and sadaqah 6.B 16.A
equipment and medicine.
iii) Through business 7.C 17.B
- Establishment of health
29. i) Ummu Kulthum 8.D 18.D
facilities.
ii) Zainab 9.B 19.C
- Training medical personnel.
iii) Qasim 10.A 20.A
- Offering spiritual and
emotional support to the iv) Abdullahi
sick. v) Ruqaya Section B
- Educating communities vi) Abdullahi 21. a) It is the introduction of toxic/
on hygiene to prevent vii) Ibrahim harmful substances in the soil that
diseases. 30. i) Mosque contaminates
(Other relevant answers are acceptable) ii) Temple b) - Improper disposal of used chemical
26. - It promotes good relationship iii) Church containers
between God and Christians. - Excessive use of artificial chemical
- It strengthens our faith in God. PRE-TECH fertilisers
- It demonstrates our obedience Section A - Improper disposal of plastic wastes
to God. 1. D 11. B 22. a) Water retention ditch
- It promotes our dependance 2. D 12. A b) Water retention pits, Earth
to God. 3. C 13. C basins
- It increases our desire for God. 4. B 14. D c) -To prevent destruction of
5. A 15. B
- It helps in overcoming 16. D property
6. C
challenges of life. 7. A 17. D - Stores water used during the time
(Other relevant answers are 8. A 18. C of shortage
acceptable) 9. C 19. C - To prevent wastage of water
10. D 20. A 23. a) Mulching
I.R.E. b) - To conserve moisture in the soil
SECTION A (20 MARKS) - Improves soil structure
11. D SECTION B (30 MARKS) - To control the growth of weeds
1. A
12. C 21. a) Portraits deals with visual aspect - To add nutrients in the soil after
2. B
13. A of the face decomposing
3. C
14. B b) Caricature deals with 24. - Increases the shelf life of crop
4. D
15. D exaggeratiom of human features produce.
5. C
16. A when drawing - Improves the quality and
6. D
17. A c) Graffiti is drawing words written appearance of products.
7. B
18. C or sprayed on walls or public - Increases market value and
8. A
19. B surfaces, often in bright income to farmers.
9. C
20. D colours. - Creates employment opportunities
10. D
d) Illustrations are drawings made in processing industries.
to explain or decorate something 25. a) These are gardens made using
SECTION B (30MARKS) 22) a) Tape measure – measuring a wooden or metallic frame filled
21. i) To strengthen the belief and length (2 marks) with soil or other growing media and
heart of the prophet b) Weighing balance – is used to suspended above the ground for
ii) To gradually implement the measure the mass or weight of planting crops.
laws of Allah (S.W.T) objects. (2 marks) b) - Timber/wood
iii) To give room for spiritual 23. a)Conducts electricity, shiny - Poles/bamboo
development surface (2 marks) - Wire mesh/metal bars
22. i) Allah is mighty b) Poor conductor, lightweight - Used tyres or plastic containers
ii) No one can defeat Allah (2 marks) c) - Along the fence
iii) Pride comes before a fall 24. Hatching and cross hatching - Near classrooms or pathways
iv) The Kaabah is protected by techniques (2 marks) - Beside the kitchen or dining hall
Allah 25. Dashed line – shows hidden edges 26. - Wash vegetables before cutting,
23. i) Truthful (1 mark) not after.
ii) Honest 26. Faster communication, cost-effective - Use minimal water when cooking.
iii) Prayerful (2 marks) - Avoid overcooking vegetables.
27. Innovative, risk-taker (2 marks)

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 - Cover the cooking pot while - Keep spectators and other athletes Grammaire 2( traduction
boiling or steaming. outside the throwing sector. (Translation)(10 mks)
- Cook for a short time using - Use proper footwear to prevent 1. I am watching television
suitable methods like steaming. slipping during the run-up. 2. The teacher is in front of the class
27. a) Roasting is a method of cooking - Warm up and stretch before 3. Pardon - me Mr. Kinoti
food in an oven or over hot charcoal throwing to avoid injuries. 4. I am a student
using dry heat, usually for larger - Avoid horseplay – never use the 5. Welcome in my house
pieces of food while grilling is a javelin as a toy, or a spear. 6. I speak English, swahili, and a little
method of cooking food directly over 25. bit of french
open fire or heated surface, usually 7. my mother is beautiful
for smaller pieces of food. Metal tip 8. He listens to music
b) - Improves flavour and taste of food. 9. The client is in the shop
Cord grip
- Reduces fat content as excess oil Shaft 10. my school is big
drips off. Tail

- Food cooks evenly and becomes Grammaire 3

appealing. 26. Non-visual baton exchange Kindly check the grammar and mark
c) - Vegetables (e.g., cabbage, accordingly
spinach) PART III: VISUAL ARTS
- Fish 27. Grammaire 4 (5mks)
- Potatoes - Beads (in Kenyan flag colours- Le dictée (writing)
- Maize black, red, green, and white) 1. J'écoute la musique.
- Nylon thread / beading wire/fishing 2. Mon école est grand
CREATIVE ARTS line 3. Ma tante habite à Mombasa.
SECTION A (20 MARKS) - Needle (for threading beads) 4. Ma mère s' appelle Stéphanie
1. D b. 5. J'ai mal à la tête
11. B
2. B • Cut a suitable length of nylon thread 6. Elle est élégante.
12. B
3. A 13. B and insert a needle at each end.
4. B • Pick a black bead with one needle Grammaire 5 (9mks)
14. C
5. A and slide it to the centre of the Part of speech ( choose the
15. B
6. C thread. correct preposition).
16. A
7. D • Pass both needles through the a. Sous
17. C
8. A next bead(white) from opposite b. devant
18. A
9. C directions so that they cross inside c. dans
19. C
10. C the bead. d. Sur.
20. A
• Pull both ends of the thread firmly to e. dans
tighten the bead into place. f. dans.
SECTION B (30MARKS) • Continue adding beads following g. Sous
PART I PERFORMING ARTS the colours on the Kenyan flag, h. dans
21. a) C major scale. Because the crossing the needles through every I. dans
melody ends on the home note next bead to form a neat criss-cross
( C) pattern that holds the bracelet
b. 2/4 time means that there are two together.
beats per bar and the crotchet note 28. *mark relevant
takes one beat.
c. When performing the melody above, FRENCH
start with a slow and steady pace Grammaire 1.
and end on a fast and lively pace. Le dialogue ( les proffessions(20mks)
22. - Use of voice 1. Les proffessions
- Use of body 2. huitième
- Use of songs 3. L'ambassade français
- Audience involvement 4. Un professeur
- Use of appropriate Props and 5. Les hôtels
costumes 6. Professeur, fermier, boucher,
23. i. Voice projection and balance médecins, musiciens, footballeur,
ii. Proper Phrasing serveur, pilote, mécaniciens etc.
iii. Tempo 7. à la ferme
iv. Tone 8. La viande
v. Dynamics 9. Chanter
vi. Expression and 10. Les sportives
interpretation 11. les artistes
vii. Gestures and movement 12. L'hôpital
viii. Intensity 13. Les voitures
ix. Mood 14. Timothy -un pilot
x. Idiom/authenticity Cindy - une avocate
Pauline - professeur
PART II: SPORTS Michael - footballeur
24. Clarine - une poète/ une artiste.
- Check the throwing area is clear Vrai/ faux
- Ensure no one is standing in the 15. faux
runway or landing sector before 16. Vrai
starting the throw. 17. faux
- Hold the javelin correctly and point it 18. Vrai
forward 19. faux
- Throw only on the coach’s or 20. Vrai.
official’s signal

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