FORM 1HALF TERM ASSIGNMENT

To be done in a single exercise book and collected at the gate on opening day.

PHYSICS

1. Fig 1 shows a measuring cylinder.

a) Record the reading of volume, V1 of liquid in the measuring cylinder. (1mk)

b) Determine the reading on the measuring cylinder after 5 drops of water each of volume
0.6cm3 are added. (2mks)
c) Mark the new reading of volume, V2 on the diagram. (1mk)
2. The figure below shows the map of a school compound. Each square is equivalent to
1cm2. Calculate the total area covered by the school on the map.
(3mk)

d) Express the area of land of 0.0025km2 in S.I units and in standard form
3. What is Physics? (2mk)
4. Differentiate fundamental quantities from derived quantities and give an example of each
(i) Mechanics
(ii) Electricity and magnetism
(iii) Thermodynamics
(iv) Geometric optics
(v) Waves
(vi) Atomic physics
5. State and explain two basic laboratory safety rule
6. State the SI units of the following quantities (3mk)
Length =…………………………………………………

Mass =……………………………………………….

Temperature =………………………………………………..

7. Name two branches of physics. (2mk)

8. Name two career opportunity in physics. (2mk)
9. State the relationship between physics and the following subjects.
(i) Biology (1mk)
(ii) Geography (1mk)
 2 BIOLOGY

i) State one process that takes place during the light stage and one that takes place in
the dark stage of photosynthesis. (2mks)

Light stage

Dark stage

ii) Name three products of the light stage of photosynthesis (3mks)

c) Name two types of cells in the leaves where photosynthesis occurs (2mks)

2. Name one example of the specialized cells in plants and one example in animals.

(i)Plants (1mk)

(ii) Animals (1mk)

3.CHEMISTRY

1. Wooden splints F and G were placed in different zones of a Bunsen burner flame.

The diagram below gives the observations that were made

Burnt parts
Burnt part

G
F

(a) Explain the difference between F and G

(b) Name the type of flame that was used in the above experiment

2. The diagrams below represent a list of apparatus which are commonly used in a chemistry
laboratory:-

A B C D E
(a) Give the correct order of the apparatus, using the letters only, to show the correct arrangement
that can be used to prepare and investigate the nature of PH of a sample of onion solution

(b) Name one chemical substance and apparatus that is needed in this experiment

3. (a) When the air-hole is fully opened, the bunsen burner produces a non-luminous flame.

Explain

(b) Draw a labelled diagram of anon-luminous flame

4. (a) What is a drug?

(b) Give two drugs that are commonly abused by the youth.

4 MATHEMATICS
1. The GCD of two numbers is 7 and their LCM 140. If one of the numbers is 20, find
the other number.
(3mks)
2. a) Simplify the expression (3mks)
3 x + 4 x +1 2 x +8
+ −
4 2 3
b) Solve for X in the equation below (2mks)
2( x +4 )=14
3. use a number line to work out the following
i. +(−4 )+(−2) (2mks)
ii. (+6 )+(+2)+(−5 ) (2mks)
4. The length of an arc of a circle is 88cm. Find the radius of the circle if the arc
22
substends an angle of 144° at the centre (take π = ) (3mks)
7

5. CRE
1.Describe the translation of the bible into local languages 8mks
2.Describe the second account of creation 7mks
3.State seven responsibilities given to human beings by God in biblical creation stories 7mks
6. HISTORY
1.Explain five reasons why African is referred to as Cradle of man 5mks
2.Explain 5 advantages of written record as a source of information 5mks
3.Explain 5 limitations of electronic source of information in history and government 5mks
ENG
GRAMMAR (15 MARKS)

Complete the following sentences with appropriate reflexive pronouns (3 marks)

(i) I simply did it to amuse …………………………………..

(ii) You should learn how to wash …………………………………..
(iii) She normally admirers …………………………………in the mirror.

Choose the correct form of the verb in brackets to form the simple past tense (3 marks)

(i) Marina ………………………..the glass.(break)

(ii) We ………………………the answers to the questions in vain.(seek)
(iii) The young scholars…………………………..many books.(read)

Use the correct form of the word in brackets to fill in the gaps.(3 marks)

(a) We expect the government to make major ………………………………….. (Pronunciation) on

the matter.
(b) I really enjoyed my………………………… (Boy) days.
(c) The students were told to avoid unnecessary …………………………..(repeat)

Fill in the blanks in each sentence with the plural form of the nouns in brackets (3 marks)

a) When the bus broke down, the passengers were asked to take care of
their……………………(luggage)
b) The president waved at the …………………………………(passer-by)
c) The governor wanted to see the four area ……………………..(chief)

Fill in the blank spaces with the right prepositions (3 marks)

(i) The last I heard of him was that he had left ……………………… South Africa.
(ii) The company deals …………….. Imported leather materials.
(iii) He succumbed ……………………….cancer.

H/SCIENCE

1. Explain the role of sweat glands in the soiling of the body (2mks)

2. Identify any four main causes of accidents in the house (2mks)

3. State any two characteristics of clothes made of fabric that develop static electricity (2mks)
4. Explain how living a relatively sedentary lifestyle can lead to obesity (1mk)

5. State two qualities that make the run and fell (machine fell) seam suitable for making night dress

6. Explain two precautionary measures to be taken when cleaning a painted wall

7. Give two reasons why low heeled shoes are recommended for a pregnant woman (2mks)

8. Give four uses of fat in flour mixture (2mks)

9. State the two main roles of garnishing in food presentation (2mks)

10. Identify linen using burning test (3mks)

GEOG

1. Definition of Geography and Environment

2. Description of the branches of Geography
3. Explaining the importance of studying Geogrpahy and its relationship with other
disciplines.

4Explain why the study of Geography is beneficial in the management and conservation of the
environment.

5. The earth and the solar system

The topic entails:
(i) Definition of Solar System.
(ii) Explaining the origin of the earth
(iii) Explaining the effects of rotation and revolution of the earth.
(iv) Description of the structure of the earth

AGRIC

1. Give two factors which characterize intensive farming

2. State three reasons why organic farming is encouraged in farming

3. State two ways in which agriculture contributes to industrial development

4. State four ways by which wind affects the growth of crops

5. State one physical characteristic used in classifying soil

6. Outline four advantages of organic farming

7. State two conditions under which shifting cultivation is practiced

8. Differentiate between the following terms as used in Agriculture:-

(a) Oleculture and floriculture

(b) Apiculture and aquaculture

A&D

10. a) Define the following terms; (3 mks)

i) Jewellery

ii) Ornaments

iii) Ornamentation

b) Name any two techniques of making ornaments (2 mks)

c) Using illustrations explain the process of making a strung bead necklace (10mks)

FRENCH

1. In 120-150 words, write in French on:

Votre société située dans une grande ville vous demande d’ller travailler a la campagne.

Vous aves des objections. Ecrivez une lettre au directeur de l’organisation FAM pour lui expliquer votre
problème. (10 points)

B/STUDIES
1. State four importance of business activities to an economy

1. Identify the importance of the following types of environment to a business.

i) Intermediaries

ii) Technological

iii) Demographic

iv) Competitors

2.State four environmental effects that may result from the depletion of Kenya’s forest cover

3. Name the internal environments whose effects are described by the following statements:

EFFECT INTERNAL
ENVIRONMENT

(a) Allows duties to be allocated to the right people thus resulting in

higher productivity

(b) Helps the business achieve its objectives e.g. higher production
level of goods and services

(c) Makes employees to acquire norms and code of conduct that is

acceptable to all
4. Outline four ways in which the government creates enabling environment for business

MUSIC

What is music (1mark)

2.Name any three careers related to music (3marks)

3.Identify five importance for studying music(5marks)

4.write the first stanza of the kenya national anthem in English or Kiswahili (5marks)

5.Identify atleast three composers of the kenya national anthem (3marks)

6.Identify the composer of the east African anthem (4marks)

7.Identify the four families of the western musical instrunments(4marks)

KISWAHILI

1. Andika insha kuhusu siku yako ya kwanza shuleni (20 marks )

COMP
1. Identify programming language used in the following generations:-

(i) First generations

(ii) Second generation

2. Give importance of having the following in computer laboratory:-

(i) Standard furniture in the laboratory

(ii) Antiglare screen/monitor

(iii) UPS

WISHING YOU A HAPPY HALF TERM STAY.