SMART STAR EXAMINATIONS BOARD

PLACEMENT EXAMINATION SET ONE

2025
PRIMARY SEVEN
ENGLISH
Time allowed : 2 hours 15 minutes
Candidate's Name ………………………………………………………………………………..……
School Name…………………………………………………………. Stream…………………..……
Read the following instructions carefully;
FOR EXAMINERS’ USE ONLY
1. This paper has two sections: A and B.
Section A has 50 questions and Section B
QN. NO. MARK
has 5 questions. EXR`S NO.

1 - 10
2. Answer all the questions. All the answers
for both sections A and B must be shown 11 - 20
in the spaces provided.
21 –30
3. All working must be done using a blue or
31 – 40
black ball-point pen or fountain pen. Any
work done in pencil other than graphs, 41 – 50
pictures and diagrams will not be marked.
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4. Unnecessary changes of work may lead to
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loss of marks.
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5. Any handwriting that cannot easily be read
may lead to loss of marks. 54

6. Do not fill anything in the boxes indicated: 55

“FOR EXAMINERS’ USE ONLY” and
TOTAL
boxes inside the question paper.

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 SECTION A: 50 MARKS
Subsection I
Questions 1 to 50 carry one mark each.
For questions 1 to 5, fill in the black spaces with a suitable word to complete the
sentences
1. It is the role of the …………………………………..to record all the points in the
debate.
2. The spectators started arguing ………………………………….themselves when
Mubiru scored a winning goal.
3. My sister could not tell what the time was …………………………….her watch.
4. You should always take your vehicle for ………………………………..whenever
it breaks down.
5. That carpenter sells a lot of …………………………………………………every year.

In numbers 6 to 15, use the correct form of words given in the brackets to
complete the sentences.

6. The traffic police have impounded all the ………………………………..loaded

vehicles. (heavy)
7. Darlson was born in the ……………………………………area of South Western
Uganda. (mountain)
8. It wasn’t my ……………………………………………..to hurt the dog. (intend)
9. The tailor has not measured the ……………………………………..of this cloth.
(long)

10. Janat was the ……………………………………………..in the sack race. (twelve)

11. By the time Kassim arrived at the bus park, most buses
……………………………………….. (leave)
12. The traffic police officer didn’t give a clear …………………………………..to the
motorist (sign)

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 13. Although I raised a point of ………………………………………., the chairperson
didn’t grant it (inquire)
14. There were many …………………………………………………….footballers in the
English Premier League. (Netherlands)
15. Our teachers always ……………………………………………………. us to behave
responsibly. (courage)

For questions 16 and 17, arrange these words in alphabetical order.

16. dough, cakes, doughnuts, baker

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17. waiter, where, way, waitress
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In questions 18 and 19, arrange these words to form meaningful sentences.

18. common mumps disease today a is.

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19. skilled the mended cobbler very who shoes Daddy’s was.
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In numbers 20 to 22, rewrite the sentences replacing the underlined words with
their opposites.

20. Mujuni sold his car expensively.

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21. Naggoyi is uglier than her elder sister.

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22. The thief escaped from the supermarket through the exit.
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For questions 23 and 24, Rewrite the sentence giving one word for the
underlined words.
23. My brother’s son was involved in a fatal accident.
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24. I bought spoons, forks, and knives last week.
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In questions 25 and 26, rewrite the sentences and give the plural forms of the
underlined words.

25. A tray of eggs costs ten thousand shillings.

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26. We need a ferry to go to Kalangala Island District.
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For numbers 27 and 28, use each of the given words in a sentence to show that
you know the difference in their meanings.

27. born
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28. bone
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In questions 29 and 30, write the given abbreviations in full.

29. Lt. …………………………………………………………………………………………………

30. ATM ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Sub-Section II
Rewrite as instructed in the brackets .
31. What a good presentation the primary six pupils made.
(Rewrite the sentence beginning: The primary six pupils……)
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32. The casualties were taken to Kaiso Hospital. Their vehicle overturned
from Butiaba Road. (Join into one sentence using:….whose…..)
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33. My parents did not pay my school fees. I was not allowed to do the
examinations. (Join using….so…….. )
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34. If Mummy returns home early. I will go for choir practice. (Rewrite the
sentence beginning: I would go……………….)
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35. Is it far from Masaka to Kabale? (Re-write sentence using……a long

way….)
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36. You are likely to get an accident if you cross the road carelessly.
(Re-write and use:…..may……)
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37. “I have done my homework myself,” said Maria.

(Rewrite the sentence beginning: Maria said that………)
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38. Timothy read hard. He performed well. (Join into one sentence using:
The……, the…….)
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39. The petrol station attendant is selling fuel.
(Rewrite the sentence and end……by the petrol station attendant)
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40. The tailor sewed me a dress immediately he received my order. (Re-write

the sentence beginning: As soon as……)
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41. The cashier did not sign the statement. The manager did not sign the
statement. (Join into one sentence using…..and neither….)
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42. Denis stays in Mutungo. He started staying there in 2010.

(Rewrite as one sentence using…..since…..)
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43. My niece is too young to get married.

(Rewrite the sentence using …..so …that….)
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44. A mosquito is a very dangerous insect. (Rewrite the sentence
ending……… insects.)

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45. The chef is not here. The waiter is not here. (Join into one sentence
beginning: Neither…..)
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46. Primary seven pupils were having lessons. The rest of the classes were
playing games. (Join into one sentence using: While….)
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47. A dictionary is very useful. A thesaurus is very useful. (Join using…..as

well as…..)
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48. I travelled to Rwanda with a lady. She was amazing.

(Rewrite as one sentence using: .….whom…..)
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49. Simon switched off the lights. He wanted to save electricity. (Join the
sentences using:……in order…..)
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 50. Daddy bought a huge bull. It is white in colour. It is expensive.
(Rewrite as one sentence without using “which, that or and )
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SECTION B: 50 MARKS
Questions 51 to 55 carry ten marks each
51. Read the passage below carefully and in full sentences answer the
questions that follow.

USEFULNESS OF DICTIONARY
A dictionary is a book which gives the spellings and meanings of words in their
alphabetical order. A dictionary is a very useful reference book to learners. It helps
them to look up the meanings and spellings of words and phrases they don’t
understand.

However, in order to use a dictionary, one must learn the alphabet and acquire
dictionary skills first. This is because the words are arranged alphabetically in a
dictionary. Therefore, check words beginning with “A” at the front pages and those
beginning with “Z” at the back pages.

A dictionary identifies the words with their respective word families or classes and
purposes. For example, using abbreviations and grammar labels such as abbr. for
abbreviation, adj. for adjective, adv. for adverb, conj. for conjunction, prep. for
preposition, sing. for singular, pl. for plural, sth for something, (n) for noun and
many more.

This prompts incidental learning and mastery of parts of speech.

Besides, a dictionary enriches the learners’ vocabulary. It also gives the
pronunciation of words, consonants, vowels and diphthongs. A diphthong is a
combination of two vowel sounds.
a) What is the passage about?
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b) What is a dictionary according to the passage?
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c) Why do you think each pupil should have a dictionary?
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d) What should one learn before using a dictionary?

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e) Where do you think children can borrow dictionaries while at school?

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f) If you came across a new word, what would you do?

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g) What is a diphthong according to the passage?

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h) How are words in a dictionary arranged?

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i) Give another word or group of words with the same meaning as;
Besides
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j) What is the title of the passage?
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 52. Study the information below carefully and then answer the questions that
follow in full sentences.
SPAKLE JUNIOR SCHOOL PLE EXAMINATION RESULTS 2024
Name of SEX MTC SCI ENG SST TTL DIV COMMENT
AG
candidate
Kaddu Ashraf M 9 8 7 8 32 IV Can do better
Apio Leticia F 2 2 2 2 8 I Very good
Nantaba Gladys F 3 5 1 3 12 I Good
Barigye Charles M 8 8 8 8 34 IV Work harder
Attear Marion F 5 5 4 4 18 II Quite good
Nyanzi Peter M 9 9 9 9 36 U Worker harder
Kagere Ruth F 3 3 3 1 10 I Very good
Matovu I an M 7 9 9 9 34 U Work very hard
Lubega Dan M 7 8 - - - X Was sick
Nakindi Tricia F 1 1 1 1 4 I Excellent
Rutamirike EmmanuelM 6 8 9 7 30 III Can do better
Nassali Rossette F 4 3 5 6 18 II Fairly good
Katabarwa Ronald M - - - - - X Lost his parents
during exam time.
Pinto Abu M 8 8 8 8 32 IV Work harder
Okoti Phillip M 2 3 5 5 15 II Quite good
Key
U - Ungraded
X - Missed examination
Questions

a) For which school are the above results?

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b) How many pupils appear on the list?
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c) How many candidates sat all the examinations?
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d) Who was the best candidate in these examinations?
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e) When were the examinations done?
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f) Why didn’t Lubega Daniel do all the exams?
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g) Who was the best male candidate?

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h) Which aggregate did the last candidate score?
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i) How many candidates passed in Division One?
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j) Which advice would you give to the boys in this class?
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53. The sentences below are in a wrong order. Re-arrange them to make a
meaningful story about “A debate”

a) Finally, the two sides ended in a draw.

b) Our teacher was impressed with the way pupils had expressed themselves.
c) This is because it is curable.
d) Last term, our class organized a debate.
e) The debate was between boys and girls.
f) This is because it kills in a very short time.
g) The boys were proposing the motion saying, “Ebola is a very dangerous
disease.”
h) The two sides chose main speakers early enough to prepare themselves.
i) Whereas the girls who were opposing it argued that it is not dangerous.
j) The main speakers were given the topic of discussion which was about
EBOLA.

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 54. The conversation below took place between a waitress and a
customer. What the waitress said has been given. Fill in what you think
were the customer’s responses.
Waitress : You are welcome, madam.

Customer : …………………………………………………………………………………………

Waitress : Good morning, madam.

Customer : ………………………………………………………………………………………….

Waitress : How can I help you?

Customer : ………………………………………………………………………………………….

Waitress : Yes, we have the menu and here it is.

Customer : ……………………………………………………………………………………….

Waitress : Yes, chips and chicken are still available.

Customer : …………………………………………………………………………………………

Waitress : Alright madam. May you order with cash, please?

Customer : ………………………………………………………………………………………….

Waitress : Thank you. Won’t you take any drink?

Customer : ………………………………………………………………………………………….

Waitress : Your bill will be fifteen thousand shillings with a soda.

Customer : …………………………………………………………………………………………

Waitress : Yes, we issue receipts to our customers.

Customer : ………………………………………………………………………………………..

Waitress : Thank you for appreciating. It is true. Our meals are very
delicious. We hope you will come again.
Customer : ………………………………………………………………………………………..

Waitress : Thank you. Have a good day too.

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 55. The picture below shows one of the activities in our community.
Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow it in full
sentences.

Questions

a) Where is the above activity taking place?

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b) What do we call people Z?
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c) What are objects P called?
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d) Where are these people going?
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e) Person X received money from people Z, what is he called?
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f) At what time does this bus leave this place?
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g) What will person X give to people Z?
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h) Who is person Q?
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i) How is person R keeping herself safe?
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j) Suggest a suitable title for the above activity.
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