THE E-LEARN EXAMINATIONS BOARD

P.7 END OF TERM ONE

2024
ENGLISH
Time Allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes

EMIS No. Personal No.

Index No.

Pupil’s Name: ……………………………………..………………………..………………………..

Pupil’s Signature: …………………………………………………………..……………………….
School Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………..
District Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………

Read the following instructions carefully: FOR EXAMINERS’

USE ONLY
1. Do not forget to write your school or
Qn. No. MARKS EXR’S
district name on this paper.
NO.
2. This paper has two sections: A and B.
Section A has 50 questions and section B
has 5 questions. The paper 1 – 10
has 15 printed pages altogether.
11 − 20
3. Answer all questions in sections A and B
in the spaces provided. 21 – 30

4. All answers must be written using a blue 31 – 40

or black ball point pen or ink. Any work
41 – 50
written in pencil will not be marked.
5. Unnecessary changes in your work and 51
handwriting that cannot be read
easily may lead to loss of marks. 52

6. Do not fill anything in the table indicated: 53

“For Examiners’ use only” and boxes
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inside the question paper
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TOTAL

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 SECTION A: 50 MARKS

Questions 1 to 50 carry one mark each.

Sub-section I

In each of the questions 1 to 5, fill in the blank space with

a suitable word to complete the sentences.

1. That tourist has lived in that tent………………..2014.

2. ……………the manager of international flight organization. Aren’t I?

3. ………………..often do you go to Lamega swimming pool?

4. The ……………….. in our community examines and treats people with eye
defect.

5. The vacationers are ready………………go for their holidays in Dubai.

In each of the questions 6 to 15, use the correct form of the given
word in the brackets to complete the sentence.

6. Tatelaga ………………..on the mad man's face intentionally. (spit)

7. The businessman ……………….. the gate and counted his money privately.
(private)

8. Tiger is one of the …………dangerous wild animals in Africa. (more)

9. Mary does not like taking ……………….. milk. (water)

10. By the time the president arrives …………………the first song. (sing)

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11. I am most likely to meet my friend at the ………………..of Bahamas hotel
because she works there. (receive)

12. My aunt goes to the market ……………….. (regular)

13. Pollock ………………..travel by air if he had enough money. (will)

14. Inform them to do that work by ……………….. (them)

15. My uncle was the best in ………………..interview. (write)

In question 16 to 18 give one word for the underlined words.

16. The government of Uganda is planning to build a home for the people who
cannot
hear. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………..

17. A young horse is a rare

animal. ……………………………………….…………………………………

18. This scouts and girl guides enjoyed a long holiday during the
winter. …………………………………………………………………………………………

For each of the questions 19 to 20, use each of the given word in a
sentence to show that you understand the difference in their meaning.

19. Whole:……………………………………………………………………………………

20. Hole: ........................................................................................

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In questions 21-22 rewrite the given words into correct sentences.

21. buildings is full of ancient My community.

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22. the served you Where is who waitress?

In questions 23 to 25 right the full forms of the given words.

23. Viz: …………………………………………………………….

24. i.e. ……………………………………………………………..

25. MB: ………………………………………………………………

In questions 26 to 27 rewrite the sentences giving the opposite of the

underlined words.

26. Kemigisha was never absent from school.

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27. Swimming is compulsory at Aero Beach Entebbe.

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For questions 28 to 29 give singular form of the given words.

28. Geese ……………………………………..…………………………………………….

29. Syllabi…………………………………………………………………………………….

30. Ox………………………………………………………………………………………….

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 Sub-Section II

For questions 31 to 49, rewrite the sentences as instructed in brackets.

31. Vanessa read so hard but she failed one number in science. (Begin: Much
as………….)

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32. He became fat as he ate much food. (Rewrite the sentence beginning: The
more………….)

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33. That is the house. I swept it. (Join as one sentence using……..which……..)

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34. What a nice watch Juma has! (Rewrite the sentence beginning:
Juma……………)

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35. We are most likely to do our PLE in early November this year. (Rewrite
using: …………. look forward to………………)

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36. Their cow will be sold next month. (Rewrite the sentence beginning: A
cow………………)

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37. Despite the fact that Mary came late to school, she was not punished.
(Rewrite as two separate sentences)

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38. “I am going to visit my aunt tomorrow,” said Obizu. (Rewrite the sentence
in reported speech)

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39. John will fly to Stockholm Sweden next month. (Negate this sentence)

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40. All of us came early to school today. (Rewrite the sentence beginning:
None……..)

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41. If you go to England you will become an English teacher. (rewrite the
sentence beginning: Unless……….…)

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42. It was not necessary for them to torture the animal aggressively.
(Rewrite the sentence using ….……needn't……...)

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43. Sonia did not go to the zoo. she did not see the peacock. (Rewrite the
sentence using: …….would have……….)

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44. Dina is an interesting leader. Many Peruvians will vote for him in the
upcoming elections. (Rewrite using……. such an…………..)

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45. Nakato is a beautiful girl. She is light skinned. She is a tall girl. (Rewrite as
one sentence without using who, that)

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46. I ate my food before going for a football match. (Rewrite the sentence
using …………after……….…)

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47. The mechanic was so thirsty. He drank a lot of water.

(Rewrite as one sentence using……because….…)

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48. If you don’t speak the truth, you will be reported to police.

(Rewrite the sentence using: ………………either……or…….)

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49. I sat down after singing my beautiful song. (Begin: Having…..…)

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50. Complete the proverb a rolling stone ……………………………………….

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 SECTION B: 60 MARKS

Questions 51 to 55 carry ten marks each.

51. Read the passage below and in full sentences answer the
questions that follow.

Our glorious football club made it to the national football competitions. Therefore,
it had only three weeks to train thoroughly well before the competitions began.
Mr. Tom worked so hard to see to it that all the club members acquired all the
necessary dribbling skills they needed to become next to none in the
competition. They could sometimes train even at midnight.

On 4th March 2024 the day for the competition reached different football Giants
from different distant regions began to arrive at Masiko football club center. They
began to compete. This competition took one week. This is because many schools
were to compete. The competition was so stiff as most of the teams had trained
thoroughly.

After the one week of the competition, our school won and was given a golden
trophy, the celebration filled the air when the trophy landed at our school. Mr.
Mbuga, our head teacher gave out presents.

Kato Junior, Fruits primary School

Questions

1. What is the passage about?

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2. Who was the school football coach of fruit primary school?

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3. When were the competitions held?

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4. Where did the competition take place?

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5. What did the writer mean by the statement next to none?

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6. What do you think made Fruits Primary School to win the competition?

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7. Who wrote the passage?

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8. Express in writing what happened at school when the trophy landed?

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9. Give a word or group of words with similar meaning as the words below.

Seven.days…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………

10. Give the above passage a suitable title.

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 52. The graph below shows the path Kamau Tendo a Kenyan motorist
passed through during the Umoja ride. Study it and give correct
responses in full sentences.

KISUMU 250

(Ayari Dance)

200
DISTANCE COVERED

NAIROBI 150
0

MALABA 100

BUGOMA 50
0

KIMILILI 0
10:00 am

12:00 noon
7:00 am

9:00 am

1:00 pm
11:00 am
8:00 am

TIME IN HOURS

Questions

1. What does the graph above show?

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2. What is Kamau Tendo's nationality?

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 3. For which ride is the path shown on the graph?

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4. From where did the ride begin?

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5. Which stage had Ayari dance?

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6. Where did the ride end?

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7. How long did it take Kamau to ride from Kimilili to Kisumu?

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8. Write down the name of the ride in which Kamau participated?

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9. At what time did Kamau reach Nairobi?

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10. Why do you think Ayari dance was only staged at Kisumu?

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53. Read the poem below carefully and then carefully answer the
questions that follow.

I got a new name.

Right after Primary Leaving Examination was released.
For sure, I deserved a new name. Getting aggregate four is not as easy as
saying ABC.

Michael whose name changed to Flying Colors was overwhelmed when his uncle
Julius Okeke organized him a huge party at KK Beach Ggaba.

The sound of the celebration reached the sky with amazing games the rocked the
bash.

Sorrow was no more at Othieno Wilbrod’s home because of his son Michael.

Questions

1. When was the writer given the name?

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2. What led to the change of Michael's name?

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3. Who is Michael's Uncle according to the poem?

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 4. Where was the celebration staged?

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5. According to the poem why was flying colors overwhelmed?

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6. Who is the father of Flying Colors?

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7. Apart from consultation what are other factor do you think would have
contributed to Michael's success?

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8. How many aggregates did Flying Colors get?

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9. Write Michael's name?

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10. Give another word with similar meaning with the word below

Bash .......................................................................................................

54. Ainembabazi Grace is a daughter to Mr and Mrs Nabimanya Joram of

katanga village in Bushyenyi district. She used to go to Nzinza primary

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School. unfortunately, her interest for the school decline due to a long
distance she walked every day. Her father decided to change her to another
school called Rwim primary School where she studied up to P6. Her father
decided to change her to another school when she was 12 years old
because he was given a transfer Ntungamo. She was given this form to fill
when she was taken for an interview on 7th February 2024.

Answer in uppercase letters

NTUNGAMO JUNIOR ACADEMY ADMISSION FORM

PUPILS NAME: AINEMBABAZI GRACE AGE: 12

VILLAGE: KATANGA

FORMER SCHOOL:RWIM PRIMARY SCHOOL

GENDER: FEMALE

CLASS:PRIMARY SEVEN

FATHER’S NAME: NABIMANYA JORAM

DATE OF INTERVIEW: 7TH FEBRUARY 2024

ANY OTHER SCHOOL ATTENDED: NZIZA PRIMARY SCHOOL

REASON FOR LEAVING FORMER SCHOOL: MY FATHER’S TRANSFER

CAUSED THIS CHANGE

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55. Read the later below and then answer info sentence the question
that follow

Genesis Primary School

PO Box 144

Kampala

12th March2024

The Head teacher

Crane high School

Kampala

Dear Sir/Madam,

Re: PERMISSION TO USE YOUR SCHOOL PLAYGROUND.

I am writing to let you know that our school is to host Katwe Primary school for a
friendly match, but our school field is too small. It is on this note that we are
requesting you to allow us use your field.

The match will take place on 4th May 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

I look forward to receiving your positive response

Yours faithfully,

Ketta Amazon

KETTA AMAZON

GAMES PREFECT

Questions

1. Who wrote The letter above?

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2. When was the letter above written?

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3. Who was the receiver of the letter above?

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4. Why was the above letter written?

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5. Which school is going to face Genesis primary school for a match?

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6. When will the match take place?

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7. At what time will the match end?

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8. Name the playground where this match is most likely to take place.

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9. How do we call the above type of a letter?

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10. Give another word with a similar meaning as Genesis………………..

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