THEPEARL EXAMINATIONS KAMPALA SCHOOLS2024

PRIMARY LEAVING MOCK PREPARATION 2024

Mathematics
Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes

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Qn. No. MARKS EXR’S No.
1. This paper has two sections: A and B.
Section A has 20questions and section B
has 12 questions. 1-5
2. Answer all questions. All the working for
both 6 -10
Sections A and B must be shown in the
. 11- 15
spaces provided.
3. All working must be done using a blue or 16 – 20
black ballpoint pen or ink. Any work done
in pencil other thangraphs and diagrams 21 – 22
will not be marked.
23 – 24
4. No calculators are allowed in the
examination room. 25 – 26
5. Unnecessary changes in your work and 27 – 28
handwriting that cannot be easily read
may lead to loss of marks. 29 – 30
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and the boxes inside the question paper. 31 – 32
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 SECTION A
1. Work out: 12 ÷ 3 = 2. Find the next two numbers in the
sequence.

60, 56, 52, 48, ____, _____

3. How many minutes are in 1 1 4. Given that this can hold 1.5
3 litres.
hours? How many such cups do we need to
collect 9 litres?

5. Write 440000 in standard form. 6. Work out: (2.4 x103) +(2.6 x 103)
using distributive property.

7. What percentage of the figure is 8. Simplify:6pq - 3ab - 2pq + 8ab

not shaded?

9. In the figure below, find the size of the angle marked k.

1100
K
500

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10. Write the mathematical statement shown on the number line below.

-6 -5 -4 -3 --2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

11. Work out: 6 ÷ 3 12. Today is Tuesday. What day of

7 the week was it 30 days ago?

13. A wheel of a bicycle has a 14. Find the bearing of point B from
diameter of 70cm, how many point A in the diagram below.
revolutions will it make to cover a N
distance of 22000cm?
N A
40
B

15. In the diagram below, shade the 16. The cost of a half kg of rice is sh.
complement of Q. 1600. What is the cost of 3kg of
rice?
P Q

17. Express “a quarter to midnight” in 18. When two coins are tossed once,
the 24 hour reading. What is the probability of two
heads showing up?

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19. Uganda currency sh. 2900 can buy 20. What morning time is shown on
1US dollar. How many US dollars the clock face below?
can one get from Ug. Sh. 870000?
11 12 1
10 2
9 3
8 4
7 6 5

SECTION B
21. 0.24+0.6
Work out: (2 marks)
1.2 ×0.01

b) Draw beads to show the 2 1 1

Simplify: 1 x1 ÷ 3 (2marks)
number 3401. (1 mark) 5 2 2

Th H T O

22. The table below shows Kakeeto’s shopping list. (1 mark each)
Item Price Amount
3kg of sugar Sh. 3000 per kg shs
1litres of cooking oil Sh. per litre 12000
2litres of milk sh. 2000 per litre sh.
Total expenditure Sh.

(a) Complete the shopping bill.

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 (b) If he paid sh. 19500 for all the items, what percentage discount was he offered?
(2 marks)

23. In a class of 50 pupils, 11 pupils like Posho (P) only, 2y pupils like
rice (R) only, while 20 pupils like both Posho and rice. 9 pupils do
not like any of the foods.
a) Show the information on the b) How many pupils like rice?
venn diagram below. (1 mark@) (3 marks)
n(∑) = 50
n(P) n(R)

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24. The diagram shows a triangle prism.

(a) Find its volume. (2 marks)

20cm

9cm 12cm

(b) Work out its surface area. (3

marks)

25. The median of the three consecutive odd numbers is x. If the sum
of the number is 39,
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 Find the value of x. (2 marks) Find the mean of the smallest and
the largest numbers. (3 marks)

26. 2 1
Amos gave away of his land to his son, of the remainder to his
3 4
daughter and the remaining part to his wife. If Amos had 18000 square
metres, how much land did each one get? (6 marks)

27. Kato drove for 3 hours 45 minutes from Kampala to Kinoni at an average
speed of 64km/hr. How long did he take on the return journey if he drove
at a constant speed of 80km/hr. (4 marks)

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28. Using a ruler, a pencil and a pair of compasses only, construct a triangle
ABC in which AB = 6cm, angle ABC = 1200 and angle BAC= 300. Drop a
perpendicular line from C to meet AB at K. (4 marks)

(b) Measure CK (1 mark) (c) Calculate the area of ABC.

(1 mark)

29. The area of the shaded part is 62cm2. Find radius of the circle. (4 marks)

18cm

24cm

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30. In the figure AB = AC = CD. Find the value of angle y in degrees.
A
(4 marks)
350
y

B C D

31. Solve:
2 ii) 4y2 - 5 = 59 (2 marks)
i) ( K − 5) = 2 (2 marks)
5

(b) Subtract: 12x from -8x (1 mark)

32. (a) Given that y =3x – 5. Complete the table below. (1mark each)

1
X 4 _____ 3 _______ 3

Y _______ -2 _______ -8 4

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THEPEARL EXAMINATIONS KAMPALA SCHOOLS2024
PRIMARY LEAVING MOCK EXAMINATION 2024
Integrated Science
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes

Index No.

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School Name:…………………………………………………………………………………………..
District:…………………………………………………………………………………………………

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CAREFULLY:

1.The paper has two sections: A and B Qn. No MARK SIGN

2.Section A has 40 questions (40 marks)
3.Section B has 15 questions (60 marks) 1 – 10
4.Answer ALL questions. All answers to
both Sections A and B must be written in 11 – 20
the spaces provided.
21 – 30
5.All answers must be written using a blue
or black ball 31 – 40
point pen or ink. Diagrams should be drawn
in pencil. 41 – 43
6.Unnecessary crossing of work may lead to
44 – 46
loss of marks.
7.Any handwriting that cannot be easily 47 – 49
read may lead to
loss of marks. 50 – 52
8.Do not fill anything in the boxes indicated;
53 – 55
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 SECTION A
Questions 1 to 40 carry one mark each
1. Name any one by-product of respiration.
___________________________________________________________
2. Name the sense organ for feeling.
___________________________________________________________
3. Which class of food is digested in the stomach?
___________________________________________________________
4. Why is a fungus grouped under living things?
___________________________________________________________
5. State any one way in which some plants climb others.
___________________________________________________________
6. Why is an Irish potato grouped as a stem tuber?
___________________________________________________________
7. Apart from hydro electric energy, give one other type of energy which
helps in the conservation of the environment.
___________________________________________________________
8. Why should a VIP latrine have spiral shaped walls?
___________________________________________________________
9. Convert 1000C to0F.

The diagram below shows a human tooth. Use it to answer

questions 10 and 11.
10. Name the part marked with letter V.
V
_________________________________
11. What is the function of the structure
P
marked P.
P
_________________________________
_________________________________
12. Why does a nail sink when it is thrown in a basin of water?
___________________________________________________________
13. Name the bone that protects the brain.
___________________________________________________________
14. Why should vegetables and fruits be included in the diet?
___________________________________________________________
15. Give any one characteristic of arthropods.
___________________________________________________________
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16. Name one STD that is caused by protozoa.
___________________________________________________________
17. How does a millipede protect itself?
___________________________________________________________
18. How can the government prevent the spread of a livestock disease which
breaks out in a community?
___________________________________________________________
Use the picture of the animal below to answer question 19.

19. What does the bird above feed on?

_____________________________________

20. Give the use of a thermometer in a weather station?

___________________________________________________________
21. Why does a toad have a streamlined body?
___________________________________________________________
22. How can we prevent drug poisoning among young children?
___________________________________________________________
23. Mention any one disease that one gets by shaking hands with an infected
person.
___________________________________________________________
24. Name the part of a flower which develops into a seed after fertilization.
___________________________________________________________
The diagram below shows part of a human digestive system. Use it
to answer questions 25.and 26.

K 25. Which enzyme is produced in part marked P?

____________________________________
26. What is the function of the organ labeled K
P
during digestion?
____________________________________

27. How does sound travel from its source to the receiver?
___________________________________________________________
28. Name the vein that carries de-oxygenated blood to the heart.
___________________________________________________________
29. Which component of blood is affected by plasmodia?
___________________________________________________________
30. What is the use a fuse in an electric circuit?
___________________________________________________________
31. Give one example of a plant with prop roots.
___________________________________________________________
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32. Give one reason why water is not used in thermometers.
___________________________________________________________
33. Give a reason why a housefly is dangerous to man.
___________________________________________________________
34. Which type of skeleton is common to all insects?
___________________________________________________________
35. Name one activity which increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere.
___________________________________________________________
36. State why people should stop the habit of smoking tobacco.
___________________________________________________________
37. Re-arrange the organisms below to form a correct food chain.
Goat grass bacteria man
___________________________________________________________
38. What is the use of a kennel to a dog?
___________________________________________________________
The diagram below shows a torch. Study it and answer questions
39 and 40.
P

X
39. Name the part marked P.
___________________________________________________________
40. What is the function of part marked X in a torch.
___________________________________________________________
SECTION B (60 MARKS)
41. a) What is the first step in the preparation of oral rehydration solution?
___________________________________________________________
b) Give one component of ORS.
___________________________________________________________
c)Why are people with diarrhea given ORS?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
d) How long does prepared ORS take to expire?
___________________________________________________________
42. (a) Name any two types of teeth.
i) ________________________ ii) _________________________
b)Which type of teeth is more prominent and developed in dogs?
___________________________________________________________
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 c)State the function of the teeth you have mentioned above to a dog.
___________________________________________________________
43. The diagram below shows internal and external parts of a bean
seed. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow
a) Name the parts labeled A and B.
i) A_______________________
C A
ii)B _______________________
b) How is a testa useful to a seed?
D __________________________
B c) What will part C grow into after
germination of a bean seed?
__________________________
__________________________
44. a) What is an enzyme?
___________________________________________________________
b)Name the enzyme which breaks down proteins during digestion.
___________________________________________________________
c) Outline any two characteristics of enzymes.
i) ________________________________________________________
ii) ________________________________________________________
45. The table below shows a group of animal kingdom in sub-groups
P, Q, R and S. Study it carefully and answer questions that follow.
P Q R S
Crocodile Hawk Frog Bat
Gecko Robin Toad Kangaroo
chameleon flamingo salamander sheep
a) What group of animals does the table represent?
________________________________________________________
b) In which way is subgroup P similar to subgroup R?
________________________________________________________
c) How is subgroup Q different from subgroup S?
________________________________________________________
d) How is a hawk different from a frog in terms of reproduction?
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
46. a)How does a pineapple plant multiply?
___________________________________________________________
b) State one way you can care for a pineapple plant.
___________________________________________________________
c) Mention one common pest for pine apple plants.
___________________________________________________________
d) Give one other plant which multiplies in the same way as a pine apple.
___________________________________________________________
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47. a) Give one water borne disease that can be immunized in infants.
___________________________________________________________
b) Mention one water cleaned disease that affects the skin.
___________________________________________________________
c) Explain how yellow fever is associated with water.
___________________________________________________________
d) How can one make water clean for washing?
___________________________________________________________
48. The diagram below shows a tapeworm. Study it carefully and
answer the questions that follow.
a) Name the parts labeled D and E.
D
i) D_________________________
E b) ii)E_________________________
c) What does a tapeworm feed on?
____________________________
d) What can one do to avoid getting
infected by tapeworms?
F ____________________________
____________________________
49. a) What is a nursery bed?
___________________________________________________________
b)Give any two values of a nursery bed to a crop farmer.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
c) Name one quality of a good planting material.
___________________________________________________________
50. a) In which medium does sound travel fastest?
___________________________________________________________
b) Why doesn’t sound travel through a vacuum?
___________________________________________________________
The diagrams below show musical instruments. Use them to
answer question (c).

A
B

(c) How do the above musical instruments produce sound?

i) instrument A:_________________________________________
ii) instrument B: ________________________________________
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51. a)Name the part of the human body where each of the following
joints is found:
i)Gliding joints ______________________________________________
ii) Hinge joints ______________________________________________
b) State the importance of joints in the body.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
c) How does a hinge joint differ from a ball and socket joint?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
52. a) What is a chemical change?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
b) State any two characteristics of a chemical change.
i) _________________________________________________________
ii)_________________________________________________________
c) Give any one example of a natural change in the environment.
___________________________________________________________
53. The diagram below shows the structure of a mammalian heart.
Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Z Q

a) Name the parts of the heart labeled Z and B.

i) Z_______________________ ii) B_______________________
b) What is the function of blood vessel marked B.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
c) Give the main reason why the left side of the heart is made up of thick
muscles.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

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54. a) What is apiary?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
b) What name is given to sterile bees?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
c)State the role of drone bees in a bee-hive.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
(i) Give any one reason why bees swarm.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
55. The diagram below shows a human ear. Study it carefully and
answer the questions that follow.

S
a) Name the part marked S.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
b) State the function of part marked A.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
c) Mention any one disease of the ear.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
d) Give any one way of keeping the ears in good health condition.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

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THEPEARL EXAMINATIONS KAMPALA SCHOOLS2024
PRIMARY LEAVING MOCK PREPARATIONS 2024
Social Studies And Religious Education
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes

Index No.

Candidate’s Name: …………………………………………………………………………….…….

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

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY

CAREFULLY:
1. The paper has two sections: A and B
2. Section A has 40 questions (40 Qn. No MARK SIGN
marks)
3. Section B has 15 questions (60 1 – 10
marks)
4. Answer ALL questions. All answers to 11 – 20
both Sections A 21 – 30
and B must be written in the spaces
provided. 31 – 40
5. All answers must be written using a
blue or black ball 41 – 43
point pen or ink. Diagrams should be 44 – 46
drawn in pencil.
6. Unnecessary crossing of work may 47 – 49
lead to loss of marks.
7. Any handwriting that cannot be easily 50 – 52
read may lead to
53 – 55
loss of marks.
8. Do not fill anything in the boxes TOTAL
indicated;
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 SECTION A (40 Marks)
1. Name the main latitude in East Africa.
____________________________________________________________
2. Name the country that borders Uganda in the South West.
____________________________________________________________
3. Give any one reason why the national flag of Uganda is raised at all offices
in Uganda.
____________________________________________________________
4. Which East African country was the last to get independence?
____________________________________________________________
5. How did Nelson Mandela contribute to the struggle to end apartheid in
South Africa?
____________________________________________________________
6. In which way was the formation of Atlas Mountains different from that of
the Drakensberg mountain?
____________________________________________________________
7. Name the British administrator who was very helpful to King Kasagama of
Tooro kingdom.
____________________________________________________________
8. In which way is the Uganda flag similar to the Uganda Coat of arms.
____________________________________________________________
9. Mention any one example of a coastal feature.
____________________________________________________________
10. Give one reason why Asians came to Uganda.
____________________________________________________________
11. Give the factor which favours the growing of Arabica coffee on the slopes
of Mt. Elgon.
____________________________________________________________
12. State one way in which Uganda benefits from being a member to the East
African Community.
____________________________________________________________
13. Give the reason why the temperature in Kotido is different from that in
Kapchorwa district.
____________________________________________________________
14. Who were the earliest inhabitants of the area where South Africa is located
today?
____________________________________________________________
15. Name any one communal activity which improves the health of community
members.
____________________________________________________________
16. Why is it bad to catch fish using poison?
____________________________________________________________
17. Give one climatic zone in Africa where cold winters are experienced.
____________________________________________________________
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18. Give one reason why the mining industry in Uganda is not well developed.
____________________________________________________________
19. Which group of foreigners introduced reading and writing in Uganda?
____________________________________________________________
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20. Which important latitude lies at 23 South of the Equator?
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____________________________________________________________
21. State the importance of archaeological sites.
____________________________________________________________
22. How did farming enable early man to live a settled life?
____________________________________________________________
23. What are coral reefs?
____________________________________________________________
24. Why was slave trade abolished?
____________________________________________________________
25. Give any one use of a school assembly to children.
____________________________________________________________
26. Give one reason why the British were interested in finding the source of
river Nile.
____________________________________________________________
27. How do people in Uganda get leaders?
____________________________________________________________
28. Write in full IGAD.
____________________________________________________________
29. Give any one result of the revolution of the Earth.
____________________________________________________________
30. In which way is budgeting important to the government?
____________________________________________________________
31. Mention the main ethnic group of people who live in North Africa.
____________________________________________________________
32. What do you understand by population census?
____________________________________________________________
33. Mention the method which the British used to administer Uganda as a
protectorate.
____________________________________________________________
34. Why is Bigobyamugenyi taken as a very important place in Uganda?
____________________________________________________________
35. Give one way in which government can attract people to stay in rural
areas.
____________________________________________________________
36. Who heads the Executive arm of government?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

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 For each of the questions 37 to 40, answer EITHER the Christian OR
Islamic question but not both. No marks will be awarded to a
candidate who attempts both alternatives in the same number.
37. Either: According to the story of creation, why do people kill snakes
today?
____________________________________________________________
Or: Who is believed to be the first prophet on earth?
____________________________________________________________
38. Either: How did the shepherds get the news about Jesus’ birth?
____________________________________________________________
Or: Name the angel who revealed the holy Qur’an to Prophet Mohammed.
____________________________________________________________
39. Either: Write in full: U.J.C.C.
____________________________________________________________
Or: Write in full: U.M.S.C.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
40. Either: Give one reason why it is important to share with others.
____________________________________________________________
Or: Give one reason why Muslims are encouraged to share with others.
____________________________________________________________
SECTION B (60 Marks)
41. Use the map of East Africa below to answer the questions that
follow.
a) In which compass direction is Uganda from
country X?
___________________________________
X
b. Use letter T on the map to show the water
body which is salty.
c. What process led to the formation of
M
mountain M?
___________________________________
___________________________________
d. Name one lake on the map above, which is
not located in the rift valley.
___________________________________
42. a)What are basic needs of man?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
b) Mention any two examples of basic needs of man.
i) ______________________ ii) ____________________________
c) Give one reason why some people cannot meet their basic needs.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
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43. a) Name the foreigners who called Africa a dark continent.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
b) Give one reason why Africa was called a dark continent.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
c) Which method did the Europeans use to get information about Africa?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
d) Give one reason why many Europeans settled in South Africa.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
44. a) Apart from Libya and Nigeria, name any two African countries which are
members to OPEC.
i) __________________________ ii)____________________________
b) Suggest any two ways in which oil producing countries can use revenue
from oil exports to develop themselves.
i) __________________________________________________________
ii)__________________________________________________________
45. a)Which kingdom collapsed due to the coming of the Luo-Babiito?
____________________________________________________________
b) Who was the leader of the Luo-Babiito?
____________________________________________________________
c)Give any two roles played by traditional leaders in Uganda today.
i) __________________________________________________________
ii) __________________________________________________________
46. (a) State any three economic values of Lake Victoria for the people of
Uganda.
i) _________________________________________________________
ii) _________________________________________________________
iii) _________________________________________________________
b) Give one reason why Lake Kyoga and Lake Victoria are called
“freshwater lakes”.
i) __________________________________________________________
ii) __________________________________________________________
47. (a) Who is a missionary?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
b)Why is Apollo Kivebulaaya remembered in the history of Christianity in
Uganda?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

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 c) Mention any two improvements which the missionaries made in the
education system of Uganda.
i) __________________________________________________________
ii)__________________________________________________________
48. a) Give any two ways a high population is good for the government.
i) __________________________________________________________
ii) __________________________________________________________

b) Suggest any two problems the government can face when the population
in a country is high.
i) __________________________________________________________
ii) __________________________________________________________
49. a) What is the Common wealth organization?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
b)Who is the head of the Common wealth organization?
____________________________________________________________
c)State two ways in which Uganda benefits from the Common wealth
organization.
i) __________________________________________________________
ii) __________________________________________________________
50. a) What is a government?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
b) Mention any three functions of a government.
i) __________________________________________________________
ii) __________________________________________________________
iii) __________________________________________________________
For each of the questions 51 to55, answer EITHER the Christian
ORthe Islamic questions, but not both. No marks will be awarded to
a candidate who attempts both alternatives in a particular number.
51. Either:
a) What is faith?
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
b) How did each of these people demonstrate their faith in God?
i) Moses:_____________________________________________________
ii) Daniel:____________________________________________________
c) Mention any one value that can help you live as a Christian.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Or:
a) What is Tawhid?
__________________________________________________________
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 b) How did each of these people demonstrate their faith in Allah?
i) Ibrahim:_________________________________________________
ii) Nuhu:__________________________________________________
c) Mention any one value that can help you live as a Muslim.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
52. Either:
a) What happened to the disciples at Pentecost?
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
b) Mention the three symbols of the Holy Spirit.
i) ________________________________________________________
ii) ________________________________________________________
iii) ________________________________________________________
Or:
a) Why do Muslims recite Surat Al-Zilzala?
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
b) State any three ways in which Surat Al-Zilzala helps in the daily life of a
Muslim.
i) __________________________________________________________
ii) __________________________________________________________
iii)__________________________________________________________
53. Either:
a) Give the meaning of suffering.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
b) Mention any two causes of suffering at school.
i) _________________________________________________________
ii) _________________________________________________________
c) As a young Christian, suggest one way you can help people who are
sick.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Or:
a) Give any two causes of suffering.
i) __________________________________________________________
ii) __________________________________________________________
b) How did suffering of man come into the world?
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
c) Suggest any one way in which you can avoid suffering.
__________________________________________________________
54. Either:
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 a) Name the two things that Christians partake as Holy Communion.
i) _________________________________________________________
ii) _________________________________________________________
b) State two ways in which Holy Communion is important in the life of a
Christian.
i) _________________________________________________________
ii) _________________________________________________________
Or:
a) Name the king of Buganda who was the first to learn some chapters of
the Qur’an.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
b) Name the Arab trader who taught the king named above parts of the
Qur’an.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
c) Why did Islam take long to spread in Uganda?
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
d) Give one way in which Islam has contributed to development in Uganda.
__________________________________________________________
55. Either:
a) What is marriage?
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
b) Name the type of marriage commonly used before the coming of
Christianity.
__________________________________________________________
c) Why is a boy or girl below 18 years not advised to marry?
__________________________________________________________
d) When is a Christian who was once married allowed to marry again?
__________________________________________________________
Or:
a) What is Nikah?
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
b) Mention any two qualities of a good husband or wife.
i) ________________________________________________________
ii) ________________________________________________________
c) State one benefit of a good family to its members.
__________________________________________________________

Good luck

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THEPEARL EXAMINATIONS KAMPALA SCHOOLS2024
PRIMARY LEAVING MOCK PREPARATION 2024
English Language
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes

Index No.

Candidate’s Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………

Candidate’s Signature: ………………………………………………………………………………

School Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………....
District: ………………………………………………………………………………..………………..

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FOREXAMINER’S
EXAMINER’SUSE
USEONLY
CAREFULLY: ONLY
1. The paper has two sections: A and B Qn. No MARK SIGN
2. Section A Sub-Section I has 30 questions
(30 marks) and Sub-Section II has 20 1 – 16
questions (20 marks) 17– 26
3. Section B has 5 questions (50 marks)
4. Answer ALL questions. All answers to 27 – 35
both Sections A and B must be written in 36 – 44
the spaces provided.
45 – 50
5. All answers must be written using a blue
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 SECTION A(Sub-Section I)50 MARKS
Questions 1 to 50 carry one mark each.
For questions 1 to 5, fill in the blank space with a suitable word.
1. We can find huge stones ________________ top of mountains.
2. The trumpeting of _____________ worried the tourists in the game park.
3. Their wedding ________________ the best in our village last year.
4. The cobbler has ________________ my shoes very well.
5. The test began late ______________ to the heavy rain in the morning.
In each of the questions 6 to 14, use the correct form of the word
given in the brackets to complete the sentence.
6. There were many _________________ in the chief’s compound. (goose)
7. The master of ceremonies was dressed_________ in blue jeans. (casual)
8. The stage was ___________________ arranged for the actors. (good)
9. The saying is, _____________________ killed the cat. (curious)
10. The driver could not see clearly because the weather was______. (cloud)
11. My mother keeps many _________________ near our home. (chicken)
12. After running a mile, I could not hold my ______ for a second. (breathe)
13. Jane ______________ her ruler carelessly and hurt Jalia’s arm. (swing)
14. The small boy in the corner was the _____________ in our class. (five)
In questions 15 and 16, arrange the given words in alphabetical
order.
15. case, can, cake, cat, call
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16. water, wasp, wait, want
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In questions 17 and 18, write the plural form of the given words.
17. route ___________________ 18. shelf _______________________
In each of the questions 19 and 20, re-arrange the given words to
form a correct sentence.
19. a wove Sarah mat beautiful. __________________________________
20. is dress nice a What this!_____________________________________
In each of the questions 21 to 23, re-write the sentence, giving
the opposite form of the underlined word.
21. The length of our house is 20 metres.
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22. Tom has removed the top part of the tin.
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23. The citizens have hope in the outgoing President.
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In questions 24 and 25, write the given abbreviations in full.
24. CD _____________________________ 25.c/o _________________
In questions 26 and 27, use each of the given words in a sentence
to show that you know the difference in their meaning.
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26. wear ______________________________________________________
27. were ______________________________________________________
In questions 28 to 30, re-write the sentences, giving one word for
the underlined group of words.
28. Muto did not succeed in getting a new car last year.
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29. The village chief consoled the people who attended the burial.
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30. Sendi was sent away from school due to bad behaviour.
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Sub-Section II
In each of the questions 31 to 50, re-write the sentence as
instructed in the brackets.
31. There was one bull in the kraal. It was sold yesterday. (Begin:The only…)
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32. James had gone to the garden when the rain started. (End:…the garden.)
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33. I will see you tomorrow if I don’t get visitors. (Re-write using: ….unless…)
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34. It is not good to keep lending things to the neighbours. (Use:…borrowing..)
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35. It is not common to find chairs that have three legs.
(Use:… three – legged…….)
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36. We walked on empty stomachs. We got very tired on the way.
(Re-write as one sentence using: ………because……)
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37. Mark replied that he had had little money in the bag. (End:…., Mark replied
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38. Owino market is always busy with so many people.(use: …..usually………)
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39. Mother may attend the party. Father may attend the party. Begin: Either….)
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40. Jackie liked chicken more than fish.(Re-write using: …………prefer………)
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41. We moved out for lunch before the bell was rung.(Begin: By the time……)
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42. His success was a result of hard work. (Use: …………succeeded………)
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43. We should plant seeds. We should water them when rain fails.
(Re-write as one sentence using: ……….not only………)
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44. Candidates will write their last papers on Tuesday.(Begin: On Tuesday…)
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45. None of us was listening to radio at mid-night. (Begin: All…………)
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46. He has driven for years. He has made many mistakes on roads.
(Re-write as one sentence using: ………even though……….)
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47. Paulina went to the market, didn’t she?(End: ………did she?)
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48. It was not necessary for the girls to sweep the compound.
(Re-write the sentence using: ………….needless……………)
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49. He was accused of stealing the neighbour’s hen. (Begin: The neighbour…)
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50. I wonder whose dirty sweater this is! (Use: ……….owns…………)
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SECTION B
Questions 51 to 55 carry 10 marks each
51. Read the passage below carefully and answer, in full sentences,
the questions that follow.
It was evening time at around 6:00 p.m. The sun had disappeared beyond a
thick forest beside the road that took us to our home. We had walked from
school to go back home and were too tired even to carry our own books. We
were right because it was a long way from school to our home.
Despite the long distance, Henry and I was determined to read and become a
lawyer and a doctor. Henry wanted to become a lawyer while I liked being a
medical doctor. Due to these ambitions, we persevered through the sharp
stones, heavy rain, scorching sunshine and above all, the long distance!
Half a kilometer away from home, we met a strange person. This man looked
strange because I could hardly see his face clearly. He was short, carrying a
bald head. I noticed patches of grey hair which was scanty in the sides of his
head. He had a few fingers on both hands. The visible parts of his body were
full of scars! He suddenly stopped us as we trotted past him. I did not want to
stop and talk to him but Henry did.
“Can you show me the way to Mr.Mukasa’s home?” he asked. I did not want
Henry to direct him to my father’s home but he did. I got annoyed because I
didn’t know what the man wanted from my father.

After Henryhad directed the stranger to our home, we ran very fast till we
reached.No sooner had I changed from my dress, than the visitor arrived. It
was the stranger being given a warm welcome. Immediately my father called
me to come and greet Mr.Kaye – the stranger. After greeting him, my father
narrated a short story to me.

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 He said that when I was a five months old baby girl, the house I was sleeping
in caught fire. Mr.Kaye who was passing by saw thick huge smoke and flames
of fire piercing through the roof. When he came nearer the house, he heard the
cries of a baby inside. He courageously dashed inside the burning house and
picked out the suffocating baby. Although Mr.Kaye saved the baby from fire, he
sustained serious burns on the head back and hands. He lost his hair on the
head and some fingers were cut off due to the burns. My father said, “The baby
who Mr.Kaye saved is you‼”

After that story, I went and hugged Mr.Kaye and thanked him for saving my
life and for sacrificing his life to save mine. I swore to respect all kinds of
people I find. Finally, I repented to God of my misbehavour.
Questions:
a) Where was the thick forest?
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b) What made the writer get too tired?
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c) Whose ambition was to become a lawyer?
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d) According to the writer, what was the hardest problem they faced
between school and home?
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e) Who talked to the stranger?
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f) Why did the stranger stop the two children?
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g) What was the name of the stranger?
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h) What did Mr.Kaye do to save the writer’s life?
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i) Why did the writer hug Mr.Kaye?
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j) Suggest a suitable title to the story above.
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52. The sentences below are not in the right order. Re-arrange them
to make a good story about KATO AND THE GUARD.
a) Kato did not stop, instead he made an alarm.
b) Kato’s mother gave a gift to the guard.
c) One evening at 8:00 p.m. Kato’s mother sent him to buy salt.
d) The guard said, “You should not let children walk in the dark”
e) Kato walked to the shop in the dark.
f) Kato thanked the guard for saving his life.
g) The stranger wanted to steal money from him.
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 h) He bought the salt and ran back home.
i) A guard came running with a gun and scared away the stranger.
j) On the way home, Kato met a stranger who ordered him to stop.

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53. A. Study the table of contents of a Thematic English Practice Book
(Pupil’s Book II) and answer, in full sentences, the questions that
follow.
Table of contents Page No.
Theme 1 Our school and Neighbourhood 1
Theme 2 Our Home and Community 13
Theme 3 Human Body and Health 25
Theme 4 Food and Nutrition 36
Theme 5 Our Environment 47
Theme 6 Things we make 61
Theme 7 Transport in Our Community 73
Theme 8 Accidents and Safety 82
Theme 9 Peace and Security 91
Theme 10 Child Protection 100
Theme 11 Measures 105
Theme 12 Recreation, Festivals and Holidays 119
Questions
a) From what book was the above table of contents taken?
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b) Which theme would you find on the ninety-first page?
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c) How many pages does theme 10 cover?
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d) What are you likely to read about in theme 7?
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e) How many themes does this book consist?
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 52B. Read the information on the receipt below and answer in full
sentences the questions that follow.
KHALID TRADING (U) LTD
Importers & Exporters of Quality Japanese New & Used Vehicles
P.O. Box 28239, Kampala – Uganda
CASH RECEIPT Mob: 0782 892990/ 0703 646556
Date: 20/06/2017
Received with thanks from Mr.Opio Nesta
Phone & Adress 0775718831 of Nansana town council.
The sum of UG Shs. Twenty million shillings only .
Chassis No. Exm 10-719234 Model 2001 Colour Blue
Shs. 20,000,000/= Balance NIL
Purchaser’s sign …………………………………
For KHALID TRADING LTD
Questions
a) Whose receipt is shown above?
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b) What is being sold at Khalid Trading (U) Ltd?
__________________________________________________________
c) How can one contact Khalid Trading (U) Ltd?
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d) How much did Mr.Opio pay for the car?
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e) Where does Mr.Opio live?
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54. Read the poem below and answer, in full sentences, the questions
that follow.
The holiday time has come
To liberate us from school uniforms
A time free from books and chalkboards
A time to relax and enjoy
A time to refresh our minds
Oh! The holiday time
When books become pillows
A time when bells ring no more
A time for parents or guardians to rule
A time for freedom
The time I can never forget
When I make fun with my friends
A time I ride bicycles round my village
A time to go to village markets
A time to help parents or guardians
Nicholas Oboja
Questions
a) What liberates the writer from school uniforms?
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 b) Do you think the writer reads books during holidays?
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c) Give one reason why one should relax.
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d) When do you think bells ring?
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e) With whom does the writer make fun?
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f) What does the writer ride during holidays?
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g) Who wrote this poem?
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h) Write another word or group of words with the same meaning as the
underlined words in the poem.
i) relax _______________________________________________
ii)parents _____________________________________________
i) Suggest a suitable title to the above poem.
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55. Mrs. Kute went to the hospital last week. She wanted the doctor
to assist her. What the doctor said is given below. Complete, in
full sentences, by filling in what you think were Mrs.Kute’s correct
replies.
Doctor: Good morning Madam.
Mrs.Kute:___________________________________________________
Doctor: What is your name?
Mrs.Kute:___________________________________________________
Doctor: How old are you?
Mrs.Kute:___________________________________________________
Doctor: Sixteen years! Why did you get married at such an early age?
Mrs.Kute:___________________________________________________
Doctor: Why did your father force you to get married?
Mrs.Kute:___________________________________________________
Doctor: Why did he fail to pay your school fees?
Mrs.Kute:___________________________________________________
Doctor: Sorry, to have a father who is a drunkard. Now, what is your
problem?
Mrs.Kute:___________________________________________________
Doctor: You have come for a medical checkup. Are you pregnant?
Mrs.Kute: __________________________________________________
Doctor: If not, what do you want to check?
Mrs.Kute:___________________________________________________
Doctor: Blood checkup for the AIDS virus is done only on Tuesdays, so come
back tomorrow.
Mrs.Kute:___________________________________________________
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