EXAMINATION No.

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KABIZA ZONAL EXAMINATION BOARD
2022 MOCK EXAMINATION FOR STANDARD 8
ENGLISH
(100 Marks)
Subject Number: P052
Wednesday, 27th April, 2022 Time Allowed: 2:15hrs
08:00 – 10:15am
Name of Candidate: __________________________________________________________________
(Surname first)

Name of School: ______________________________________________________________________

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INSTRUCTIONS Number 1-13 if these columns
1. This paper contains four sections A, B, C and D. answered
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2. Answer one question only in section A and all 2
question in section B, C in spaces provided and in 3
section D select the correct option by encircling
using a pencil. 4

3. Follow instructions of each section carefully. 5

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4. In the table provided on this page, tick against the
question you have answered. 7
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5. IMPORTANT
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• Make sure you have written your name, school
name and Examination Number. 10
• Please hand in your paper to the invigilator when 11
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SECTION A
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1. Imagine that you bought a pair of shoes you like most. Write a letter to your aunt who lives far from you
to tell her about your pair of shoes. In your letter you may include the following information.

Paragraph 1
• Name the colour of your pair of shoes.
• When you bought your pair of shoes.
• Name the size of your pair of shoes.

Paragraph 2
• How much did you buy your pair of shoes.
• Where you bought your shoes.
• What people say about your pair of shoes.

Paragraph 3
• How you care for your pair of shoes.
• Why you like your pair of shoes.

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2. Imagine that you have a grandfather who is eighty-two years of age and some people care for him. Write
about him. In your composition include the following:

Paragraph 1
• Name of your grandfather.
• Where he lives.
• Who lives with.

Paragraph 2
• What he likes eating.
• Who prepares food he eats.
• Where food assistance comes from.

Paragraph 3
• The stories he likes talking.
• What he says has made him stay long.
• Explain why your grandfather is special.

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SECTION B
3. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows.
Kondwani learned at Plumbi Primary School. It was far from Kasungu Township. One morning the
headteacher of the school said, “There will be a National Cross-Country in Kasungu next month”.

Kondwani went home and meet Sibo, the wiseman he told him about the race. “I want to be the fastest
runner in the school’’ he said ‘’ I need some magic to help me ‘’ The wiseman gave Kondwani a necklace to
wear around his neck. ‘’it is full of magic to you to make strong, get up at five o’clock every morning run to
big Tarmark road and back before the sun rises, ‘’ The wiseman advised him.
The following morning, he ran to the Tarmark road. It was along ways, his legs ached. His feet had sores;
He ran back to the village before sun had risen. He repeated this for many days.
The day of the race at his school came. It was a big race. His two friends ahead of him got tired and he
passed them. I have won. ‘’I am going to Kasungu’’

Kondwani went back to the wiseman ‘’Will the magic work in Kasungu?’’ ‘’yes.’’ Subo said. Wake up at
four o’clock run the road and back twice before sun rises. ‘’ Although it was dark, Kondwani run.’’ The
magic grew stronger.

As the day to go to Kasungu approached his father gave him K500 to buy food. Kondwani could not sleep
he was excited and happy. He travelled by minibus to Kasungu where he met other runners. A strange man
welcomed him. He told them that the winner would go to Tanzania for Africa Cross-Country Championship.
‘’I have my magic necklace, I must win’’ Kondwani thought.

The following morning, he came across three stranger men who took away K500 his father had given him.
They also took away the necklace. Kondwani lost the hope of running. As they started the race his legs
growing stronger and stronger. He ran faster and faster. He saw a finishing ahead of him and he came first.
He realised that his success was due to frequent practices and not the necklace. It was announced that
Kondwani Chimwaza would fly to Tanzania.

Questions
a. Name the school where Kondwani learned?
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b. What would make Kondwani take part in Kasungu competition?
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c. Mention two things that happened when Kondwani practised running on the first day.
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d. Explain how Kondwani prepared for the competition which was to be held in Kasungu.
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e. Give one reason why Kondwani did not sleep as the day of the race approached.
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f. What gave Kondwani confidence that he would fly to Tanzania?
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g. How did Kondwani lose the money his father gave him?
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h. Give one factor that made Kondwani to win the two competitions.
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i. Find the word in the passage that means.
(i) Competition (paragraph 1)
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(ii) Next (paragraph 3)
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(iii) Victory (paragraph 4)
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j. Give the title of the story.
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SECTION C
Punctuate each of the following sentences correctly.
Write your correctly punctuated sentences in the spaces provided.
4. John and Mary aren’t my friends, said Juma.
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5. This is Magrets father
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6. in which class are you
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7. ‘’ Help me’’ the man shouted.
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8. She bought beans vegetables oranges and cabbages.
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Make sentences using each of the following word to show that you understand its meaning.
9. Late
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10. Peace
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11. Popular
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SECTION D
Question 14 to 26. In each of the following A. Upon
question choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best B. Between
completes the sentence. C. Among
14. Whenever Mr Banda ___________ English D. Within
learners enjoy the lesson. 22. I heard a duck _______.
A. Teach A. Burking
B. Teaches B. Quacking
C. Had taught C. Roaring
D. Has taught D. Cocking
15. Are you _________ problems madam? 23. I haven’t seen Madalitso ________ yesterday.
A. Having A. From
B. Feeling B. Before
C. Trying C. With
D. Knowing D. Since
16. Chikondi is taking antibiotics _________ he 24. We would have been told if he _______ a
has fever. present.
A. Also A. Send
B. Due B. Sent
C. Through C. Had sent
D. Because D. Has sent
17. Our teacher always tells _______ her 25. I would rather be a teacher ______ a nurse.
background. A. Than
A. On B. And
B. Over C. To
C. About D. Or
D. For 26. The dog ______ bitten me if I had not seen it.
18. The learners _______ for an hour when their A. Should have
teacher finally came. B. Will have
A. Had been waiting C. May have
B. Were waiting D. Would have
C. Have waited
D. Have been waited Question 27 – 39. In each of the following
19. The bicycle is good enough ________ our trip. question, choose the correct part of speech (A, B,
A. For C and D) for each of the underlined words.
B. At 27. Though she was sick, she came to school.
C. To A. Adverb
D. Into B. Preposition
20. I will see you ________ at the airport. C. Adjective
A. Away D. Conjunction
B. Off 28. Please do me favour.
C. Through A. Verb
D. Over B. Adjective
21. The thief was _______ those fishermen. C. Noun
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D. Adverb D. Conjunction
29. All were asked to remain. 38. I met him at the bus depot.
A. Pronoun A. Preposition
B. Article B. Conjunction
C. Noun C. Adverb
D. Adjective D. Adjective
30. The book is on the table. 39. He failed to word the letter properly.
A. Pronoun A. Noun
B. Article B. Adjective
C. Preposition C. Adverb
D. Adjective D. Verb
31. You should never write unnecessary things on Question 40 – 44. In each of the following
walls. questions choose the correct question tag (A, B, C,
A. Verb or D) for the statement.
B. Adverb 40. I do not have a car _______?
C. Adjective A. Haven’t I
D. Conjunction B. Don’t
32. What is that gentleman name? C. Have I
A. Adjective D. Do I
B. Pronoun 41. Open the door _____?
C. Adverb A. Shouldn’t you
D. Preposition B. Should you
33. Whew! that’s wonderful. C. Will you
A. Adverb D. Won’t you
B. Conjunction 42. They seldomly watch television these
C. Interjection days___?
D. Adjective A. Do they
34. Come with you a hoe or a slasher. B. Don’t they
A. Noun C. Are they
B. Pronoun D. Aren’t they
C. Verb 43. Cheating does not pay___?
D. Conjunction A. Does it
35. Alinafe hurt her leg badly. B. Is it
A. Verb C. Isn’t it
B. Noun D. Doesn’t it
C. Adjective 44. None of the learners got it right___?
D. Adverb A. Are the
36. Miss Phiri’s arrival at the bank excited us. B. Did they
A. Adverb C. Aren’t they
B. Adjective D. Didn’t they
C. Verb Question 45 and 46. In each of the following
D. Noun questions, choose the letter (A, B, C or D) that
37. The man whose son is a teacher came to see best completes the simile.
me. 45. As ___ as a church mouse.
A. Adverb A. Smart
B. Preposition B. Clever
C. Adjective C. Poor
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D. Beautiful C. Adverb clause, modifying “sold”
46. John runs as fast as a _______? D. Noun clause, subject of “was sold”
A. Lion 50. Bake the scones the way I do.
B. Giraffe A. Noun clause, object of “bake”
C. Zebra B. Adjective clause, qualifying “scones”
D. Cheetah C. Adverb clause, modifying “bake”
Question 47 – 48. In each of the following D. Noun clause, complement of “bake”
questions, choose the letter (A, B, C or D) that 51. The keys she lost were found yesterday.
best completes the proverbs. A. Noun clause, in apposition to “key”
47. One good turn deserves ______. B. Adverb clause, modifying “were found”
A. Much C. Noun clause, object of “were”
B. Another D. Adjective clause, qualifying “keys”
C. More 52. They were walking slower than ever before.
D. A little A. Adverb clause, modifying the verb “were
48. _____ of the same feathers flock together. walking”
A. Birds B. Noun clause, object of verb “were
B. Dogs walking”
C. Animal C. Adjective clause, qualifying pronoun
D. Chicken “they”
Question 49 – 53. In each of the following D. Noun clause, complement of verb “were
question, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that walking”
gives the correct type of clause and its function, 53. What he did surprised my sister.
the clause has been underlined. A. Adjective clause, qualifying “sister”
49. The car was sold for what it was worth. B. Noun clause, subject of “surprised”
A. Adjective clause, qualifying “car” C. Adjective clause, modifying “surprised”
B. Noun clause, object of “for” D. Noun clause, in apposition to “sister”

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