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KCSE 2024-PAPER 3 REVISION SERIES

SET 1
l. Creative composition
Either
(a) write a composition to illustrate the saying: 'Patience pays.
Or
(b) Write an expository composition explaining the role of student leaders in a secondary school.

2. The Compulsory Set Text

“The content in a text should match the tittle and culminate in a holistic expression of ideas. In light of
John Lara's " Samaritan" discuss the appropriateness of the tittle

3. The Optional Set Texts

a) A silent Song and Other stories
If land disputes are not properly solved, they degenerate into civil atrocities ending in suffering. Using
illustrations from the story, ‘Boyi’by Gloriah Mwanyiga, show the validity of this statement.
Or

b) An Artist of the Floating world

Drawing illustrations from the life of Masuji Ono in Ishiguro’s An Artist of the Floating World, Write a
composition to show why mentorship is important in career development.

Or
c) Parliament of Owls

In most African countries,misuse of authority is a widespread occurrence.Validate this statement by

focusing your argument on Adipo Sidang’s play ‘Parliament of owls’.

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SET 2
I. Creative composition
Either
(a) Write a composition ending or starting with the following sentence: 'No one will ever know who killed
him and why.'
Or
(b) Write a composition expressing the validity of the saying: 'Think twice when the deal is too good.'

2. The Compulsory Set Text

“Close relationship with leaders can make an individual commit evil with impunity, With reference to
John Lara's Samaritan,relate this.

The Optional Set Texts

a)The wickedness of parents can lead to negative implications on their children. Discuss the validity of this
statement using illustrations from Charles Mungoshi’s ‘The Sins of the Fathers’.(20 marks)

b) The past can be bizarre, threateningly spilling into the present and the future. To avert
tragedy, sufficient personal effort must be inculcated for a gratifying future. With
illustrations from An Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro, write an essay to
demonstrate this. (20mks)

Or

c)Discuss how the play “parliament of owls” convey the struggles of marginalized

individuals and the fight for social justice(20mks)

SET 3
1. Creative composition
Either
(a) Write a composition ending with the following sentence: That is when I realized that the chickens had
come home to roost.
Or

(b) Write a story starting with the following statement: There is nothing as bad as being a drug addict.

2. The Compulsory Set Text

'Nothing good comes easy.When we need to achieve something,we have to show dermination' Using
illustrations from John Lara's Samaritan

3. The Optional Set Texts

a) The average human attribute is evil in nature. However it takes a strong character to overcome it.
Discuss this assertion using illustrations from Leo Tolstoy’s God Sees the Truth, but Waits. (20 marks).

b) Parenting is an intricate affair. Some People are accused of being bad parents, while
others are good. Basing your argument on An Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo
Ishiguro, write an essay to ascertain this. (20mks)

c)Hypocrisy is the practice of expressing feelings, beliefs or virtues one does not hold
or possess. Justify this statement by closely referring to parliament of owls by Adipo
Sidang (20mks)

SET 4
1.Creative composition
Write a composition beginning with: We set off that afternoon, looking forward to a great time... ,
Or
Write a composition to illustrate the saying: Once bitten, twice shy.
COMPULSORY TEXT THE SAMARITAN by JOHN LARA

Most of economic development affairs derail due to inefficient leadership. Using illustrations from John
Lara's literal World,support this statement.

OPTIONAL SET BOOKS

Artist of the floating world

Most of economic development affairs derail due to inefficient leadership. Using illustrations from John
Lara's literal World,support this statement.

Short stories: Ivory of bangles

Failure to pay heed and lack of consultation in families harbours violence and weakens them.
Using examples from Stanley Gazemba’sTalking Money, discuss the validity of this statement.

c) Life has a way of paying back our actions, whether good or bad. Justify this statement by referring to
the play parliament of owls by Adipo sidang(20 marks)

KCSE REVISION SAMPLE 5

1. Imaginative Composition
EITHER
Write a composition that has the following: explosion, crowd, siren and hospital
OR
Write a composition on the following statement: “Technological advancement has impacted negatively on
the society, especially the youth.”

2. The Compulsory Set Text.

“Many African leaders use dictatorship as a tool to cover up their inadequacies", Show the appropriateness
of this statement using John Lara's Samaritan.

3. The Optional Set Texts. (20 marks)

Answer any one of the following two questions.
EITHER
a) The Short Story:
Without meticulous integrity scrutiny, the rot in private and public institutions will kill the economy of our
countries. Examine the validity of this statement using illustrations from Kevin Baldeosingh’s ‘Cheque
Mate’.
OR
b) Write an essay demonstrating the folly of war with illustrations from An Artist of the
Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro (20mks).

c)Bad decisions adversely affect our lives. By referring to the play parliament of owls by

Adipo siding, how true is this statement?(20 marks)

KCSE REVISION SAMPLE 6

1.imaginative composition
either
Write a composition to illustrate the proverb: All is well that ends well.
or
(b) Write a composition on the topic: Students in Kenya can play a key role in environmental awareness.
2. The compulsory set text
Change can be initiated through the effort of ordinary citizens. Closely referring to Nicole in The
Samaritan by John Lara, write an essay to support this statement.

3. The optional set texts

Either
(a) short story:Incident in the park (20 marks)
Superstitions ruin health and hamper development. Drawing illustrations from Filemon Liyambo’s
December, write an essay to support this argument.

Or
(b) Artist of the floating world
"political turmoil leads to imperialism among citizens." Basing your argument on ono in
Artist of floating world , validate this statement. (20mks).

Or
(c) Parliament of Owls

“Dictatorship by any government leads to social and political oppression. Write an essay showing the
truth of this validation with reference from Adipo Sidang's Parliament of Owls.

KCSE REVISION SAMPLE 7

1.Creative composition
Either
(a) Write a composition with the ending: This experience taught me that to give is more blessed than to
receive.
Or
(b) Write an argumentative composition in support of herbal medicine.
The compulsory set text

With illustrations from John Lara's Samaritan,show how those under Mossi are responsible for the
downfall of his government.

The optional set texts

Either
The short story :Talking money
The institution of marriage should be valued by both parties engaged in it. Show how marriage is satirized
as the couple fails to do so using illustrations from Abioseh Nicol’s The Truly Married Woman
Or
"Greed messes up the society. With reference to Adipo Sidang's Parliament of Owls, Validate this
statement.

KCSE REVISION SAMPLE 8

l. Creative composition
Either
(a) write a composition to illustrate the saying: 'You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands on
the pocket'
Or
(b) Write an expository composition explaining the role of school Board of governors in a secondary
school,
2. The compulsory set text:
“Mayor Mossi is 'A thorn in flesh' in Maracas Municipality. Justify this statement drawing illustrations
from John Lara's Samaritan

3. The optional set texts

Either
(a) The short story
Street life and conditions are difficult ,in order to survive one has to apply wisdom. Write an essay to
qualify this statement citing illustrations from Rem'y Ngamije’s The Neighbourhood Watch.

Or
(b) Parliament of Owls

“Oppression breeds misery and conflict.” Basing your illustrations on 'Parliament of owls',
write an
essay in support of this statement.
Or
(c) The novel :Artist of the floating world

Art plays important roles in the lives of people.With illustrations from the novel,An Artist of

the floating world by Kazuo Ishiguro,write an essay to support the statement.

(20marks)