RUBAVU PRIVATE SCHOOLS P6 TERM III MOCK 2025

Pupil’s complete index number

ENGLISH Province District Sector School Pupils
Year
01
Pupil’s names
21/05/2025 09:00AM
–11:00 AM Surname:……………………………………………………….

Other names:………………………………..………………..

NB: PUPIL’S INDEX NUMBER AND NAMES MUST BE

WRITTEN AS THEY APPEAR ON THE REGITSRATION
FORM.

RPSs ENGLISH MARKING GUIDE

SECTION 1: COMPREHENSION AND VOCABULARY (50 Marks)

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

There are a lot of things around us that we don't know. We see the sun in the morning and
the moon at night. But do we know other things up there in the sky? In this story, you will
learn
something about the planets, the moon and the sun. The sun is believed to move from the
East and set in the west. Many people think the sun moves. The fact is, the earth is the one
which moves around the sun in 24 hours. The sun is line light of a torch on the ball.
The part that moves away from the torch becomes dark and the one
under the light from the torch receives light. This is how we get day
and night.
The sun is surrounded by nine main planets and satellites. These planets are Mercury,
Venus, Earth, Mars, Pluto, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. When we see the sun and
the moon
from the earth, they look like they are the same size. However, the
sun is about 400 times bigger in diameter than the Moon and
almost400 times further away from the earth.
We sometimes think the moon produces light at night. This is not true. The moon just
reflects

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light from the sun. The shape of the moon is not regular like that of the sun (it keeps
changing). This is affected by the position of the moon from the sun. For that reason, we
see half-moon, gibbous(more than half but not fully round) moon and full moon.
Sometimes the sun and the noon are in the same position so that the
moon sends a shadow on the earth and we say the sun and the moon
are fighting. This in social studies is called eclipse. We cannot see
planets with our own eyes because of their distance from the earth
and some
are small. We need a machine called a telescope. A telescope is a machine which brings far
away things near to us. In 1609, the Italian scientists,
Galileo, built a telescope that allowed him to see the sun and the
moons of Jupiter and we still use it today.

Questions.
Part one:
Choose true or false.
1) The sun moves around the Earth. FALSE
2) Day and night are due to the position of the earth from the sun. TRUE
3) The sun and the moon are exactly the same size. FALSE
4) The moon does not produce light at night. FALSE
5) The moon and the sun sometimes are in the same [Link]

Part Two:
Match the terms with their meanings according to the passage.
1) Reflect light a. A person who studies science.
2) Regular b. A machine which brings far away this near.
3) Eclipse c. When one object gets a light from another.
4) Telescope d. something that is always the same.
5) A scientist e. When the moon and the sun are in the same position.

Part Three:
Answer these questions using full sentences.
1) In which direction does the sun rise and set?
The sun rises in East and sets in West
2) How long does it take for the earth to move around the sun?

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Earth last about 24 hours to rotate around its axis
3) How is day and night formed?
Day and night are formed from the earth’s rotation
3) How many planets surround the sun? Name them.
The sun is surrounded by nine main planets and satellites.
These planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Pluto,
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
5) Compare the size and distance of the moon and sun.
the sun is about 400 times bigger in diameter than the Moon and
almost400 times further away from the earth.

6) Does the moon produce light? Why do we see light at

night when there is a moon?

No, The moon just reflects the light from the sun
7) What are the different shapes of the moon?
There are half-moon, gibbous(more than half but not
fully round) moon and full moon
8) Why can't we see most planets without own eyes?
We cannot see planets with our own eyes because of their
distance from the earth and some are small
9) Who found a telescope, when and what is it used for?
the Italian scientists, Galileo, telescope is used to see distant objects
10) How is this story important to you as a student?
It helps me to understand the universe and improve my
knowledge

VOCABULARY /20 Marks

13. Rewrite each sentences giving one word for the underlined group of words
(5 marks)
a) Mark is going to get married to the king’s son
prince
b) The woman whose husband died has refused to marry again
widow
c) My aunt gave me an instrument that takes photographs
camera
c) People who walk along the road must be careful
Pedestrians
d) The head of state is always considered the most intelligent
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President
14. Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the options below each sentence
( 5 marks)

6. The sun sets in the …………………………..

A. east
B. west
C. north
D. south

7. A person who writes books is called a ………………………………..

A. painter
B. singer
C. teacher
D. writer

8. The opposite of 'happy' is ……………………………………...

A. sad
B. glad
C. content
D. cheerful

9. She ……………………………to school every day.

A. walks
B. running
C. ran
D. walked
10. It is important to always be ……………………………to others.
A. kind
B. angry
C. rude
D. selfish

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15. Match the words in Column A with their meanings in Column B. (5 marks)

| Column A | Column B

| 1. Happy A. A place where animals are kept

| 2. Sad B. To feel joy

| 3. Zoo C. Not difficult

| 4. Easy D. To feel sorrow

| 5. Teacher E. A person who imparts knowledge

[Link] the opposite of the underlined words( 5 marks)

a) The entrance of the airport is very dark
exit
b) The width of our class is ten meters
length
c) Please Mummy forgive me.
Punish/reward
d) We like reading and writing.
dislike
e) Our teacher’s presence yesterday disappointed our parents
absence

SECTION B: LANGUAGE USE (40 MARKS)

[Link] the correct answer from the options given.(16 marks)

1. The children _______ ______playing football in the field.

a) is b) are c) am d) was
2. My sister is _____________ than me.
a) tall b) taller c) tallest d) more tall
3. I have ________________ seen a giraffe.
a) never b) ever c) already d) yet
4. She ______________ to the market yesterday.
a) go b) goes c) went d) going
5. The book is _____________ the table.
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a) in b) on c) at d) under
6. He is a _______________ boy.
a) good b) well c) better d) best
7. They _____________ Kinyarwanda fluently.
a) speak b) speaks c) spoke d) speaking
8. We _________________ to school every day.
a) walk b) walks c) walked d) walking
9. The cat is ________________ the tree.
a) climb b) climbs c) climbed d) climbing
10. I _________________ a pen in my bag.
a) have b) has c) had d) having

11. My mother_________________________meat from the butcher once a week.

(A) is buying B) has bought C) buys D) will have bought
12. The groom, together with his parents,_________________the guests from Kigali during the
party.
A) is greeting B) have greeted C) are greeting
D) greeted
13. None of the new books __________________yet.
We are still waiting.
A) has arrived B) have arrived C) were arriving D) are arriving
14. ___________________she_______________ a lot of friends at the party last week?
A) Does, make B) Did, make C) Did,
made D) Do, make
15. Nobody_________the textbook an hour ago.
A) is using B) were using C) was using D) has used
16. If I__________________some money I would buy biscuits for my friends.
A) am saving B) have saved C) saved D)had saved

18. Join the following sentences using the words in brackets / (10 Marks)
ANSWERS
1. She hired a taxi in order to reach the airport early.
2. He dressed very well, so Peter admires him.
3. Judith had to work in a hotel, either as a house help or a receptionist.
4. John goes to Kigali school, and Sam goes to Kigali school.
5. He had to borrow money for transport.
6. A man who visited our school last week was the Minister of education.
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7. He is such a cruel man that everybody fears him.
8. The classroom was swept by Tom.
9. Both Emmanuel and David are sitting for examinations.
10. Although I traveled alone at night, it was very dark.

19. Fill in the gaps with the correct past tense of the word given in brackets.
/8 marks
Last weekend I was at home, sleeping in front of the television when I heard a strange noise. I
woke up and ran to the window.
Can you guess what I saw in the garden? It was an aeroplane. I thought I was dreaming so I
rushed to the bathroom to wash my face. As I washed my face, suddenly, something stroke
the front door. A bit afraid, I took a stick and walked towards the door and opened it.
Two little kids were there, smiling and jumping. They said that they came from the aeroplane
that had fallen in the garden.
Could we have a cup of tea please? They asked.
I asked them to come into the house. I put) some water on the stove and gave) them some
biscuits.

20. Use the correct tense of each verb to fill in the blank spaces (6)
a. Dickson always WINS the competition (to win):
b. The little boy IS RUNNING after a butterfly now (to run)
c. We are ready to GO (go)
d. He BRUSHES his teeth every day. (brush)
e. Now, We ARE DOING English exam. (to do)

f. Peter and I ARE playing together. (to be)

SECTION C: COMPOSITION WRITING (10 MARKS)

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SECTION A: COMPOSITION WRITING (20 marks)

Choose one question and write a story of not more than 100 words.

1) Doing community work is an activity that is good for the

environment. Write a story encouraging people to actively
participate in the community work in your area.

2) Write a letter to your teacher inviting him/her in your baptism ceremony, talk about the
time it will take place, the people who will be there and what you will do on that day with
him/her.
Use the name of Kalisa as the sender and Rugamba as the receiver.

STEPS TO MARK THE COMPOSITION

Read the Entire Composition Carefully

- Gain an overall understanding of the content, theme, and purpose.
- Note initial impressions and general quality.

1. Check the Presentation and Formatting: 2 MARKS

- Ensure proper handwriting or typing.
- Verify adherence to formatting guidelines like margins AND spacing:
2. Evaluate Content and Ideas 1 MARK
- Assess originality, relevance, and depth of ideas.:
- Check for clarity of message and coherence.

3. Assess Structure and Organization: 1 MARK

- Look for a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
- Ensure logical sequencing of ideas and paragraphs.

4. Analyze Language Use and Style : 1 MARK

- Review vocabulary, sentence structure, and grammar.

- Evaluate consistency in tone and style.

5. Check for Creativity and Expression : 1 MARK

6. Consider Mechanics and Accuracy: 2 MARKS

- Proofread for spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.

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3) LETTER

[ Address]
GISENYI
05/20/2025

Dear Mr. Rugamba,

I hope this letter finds you in great spirits. I am writing to extend a special invitation to my
baptism ceremony, a day I am incredibly excited about and would be honored to share with you.

The ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 15th, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Saint Mary's
Church in our town. It will be a joyous occasion surrounded by family and friends, filled with
warmth and celebration. After the service, we will have a small reception at my home, where we
can enjoy some light refreshments and connect with each other in a relaxed setting.

I truly hope you will be able to join us on this meaningful day. It would be wonderful to have your
support and share this important milestone in my life with you. Please let me know if you will be
attending.

Thank you for considering my invitation, and I hope to see you there.

Warm regards,

Kalisa

END!!!

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