English Paper 2: Form 4 QA Model – Document ID 20250302001

Here are all the featured questions from the document:

1. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
   a) Define basic roles according to the first paragraph. (1 mark).
   b) Give two characteristics of basic roles noted by the writer to a society having basic roles. (2 marks).
   c) Basic roles take no account of a person’s individual abilities. (Rewrite, beginning: Individual…) (1 mark).
   d) According to the writer, why do basic roles play a larger part in simpler societies? (2 marks).
   e) In your own words rewrite the example the writer provides of changes in the basic role. (2 marks).
   f) Explain how and why education is used in complex societies. (2 marks).
   g) What are some of the disadvantages to complex societies in which basic roles have become too rigid? Give your answer in note form. (5 marks).
   h) Such a hidebound structure acts as a strong barrier to change and new ideas. (Rewrite adding a question tag). (1 mark).
   i) Explain the meaning of the following words and phrases as used in the passage: (4 marks).
   i) Standardized behavior
   ii) Dissension
   iii) Distorted
   iv) hidebound structure
2. Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow. (25 marks).
   a) Place this excerpt in its immediate context. (4 marks).
   b) Comment on any one stylistic device used in the excerpt. (3 marks).
   c) Who are ‘the twins’ and why are they in Aluor? (2 marks).
   d) What is the general mood prevailing in this excerpt? (2 marks).
   e) Briefly explain any two themes present in the excerpt. (4 marks).
   f) What premonition of doom did Elizabeth have? (1 mark).
   g) Identify one character trait of Mark as seen from the excerpt. (2 marks).
   h) Enumerate the things Mark did before they left for Aluor. (3 marks).
   i) “How have you failed, dear?” he asked cautiously. (Rewrite into reported speech.) (1 mark).
   j) Give meanings of the following as used in the excerpt. (3 marks).
   i) primeval
   ii) severed
   iii) sick despairing dread
3. Oral Literature
   a) Classify the oral piece above (2 marks).
   b) What are the functions of the oral piece above? (3 marks).
   c) Identify two features of oral poetry evident in the oral item (4 marks).
   d) What two issues is this oral poem talking about (4 marks).
   e) Cite one social and one economic activity of the community from which this oral poem is taken (2 marks).
   f) Who would be the most suitable audience for the oral poem? Give reasons for your answer. (2 marks).
   g) “The uniformed machines are around.” Explain the meaning of this statement (1 mark).
   h) Describe the mood of the poem? (2 marks).
4. Grammar
   a) Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each (3 marks).
   i) If I were the Minister for National Security, I would ensure tighter security checks at the borders. (Begin: Were I …)
   ii) They had handled the case so carelessly that we were not satisfied. (Begin: So …)
   iii) Illiteracy can impede development. (Form an interrogative)
   b) Fill in the following blanks with the correct form of the words in brackets (3 marks).
   i) Their bodies had suffered ………………………………………… as a result of malnutrition (contort).
   ii) The manager made several ……………………………………….on the original invoice (delete).
   iii) ……………………………….. beliefs are discouraged in urban areas (sect).
   c) Complete the following sentences with phrasal verbs beginning with the word given in brackets (2 marks).
   i) Chapia normally looks ………………………., so do not worry about him (run).
   ii) The County Commissioner and the Governor ………………..after the public rally (fall).
   d) Fill in the blanks with the appropriate ‘time’ preposition (2marks).
   i) Could we meet in the office ………… exactly nine in the morning?
   ii) ………… Tuesday next week we shall have completed the task.
   e) Combine the following sentences into one using past participle phrases (3marks).
   i) The headmaster cancelled the half term holiday. He was concerned about the poor examination results in his school.
   ii) The pretty girl walked quickly along the street. She was pleased with herself.
   iii) The chief threatened to take action against anybody who did not attend future meetings. He was angered by the poor attendance at the meeting.
   f) Explain the ambiguity in the following sentence (