UNEB BLUE PRINT ITEM (ONE)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

SECTION A – SUB SECTION ONE (30 Marks)

For questions 1 – 5, complete the following sentences with the most suitable word.
1. One should follow ………………………… if one is to pass the exams.
2. Mapengo has been charged …………….. murder.
3. She inquired of Jane ………………… all the children had had lunch.
4. In most societies, girls ………………… while greeting the elders.
5. All the members agreed …………….. the chairman’s proposal.
For questions 6 – 15, use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each
sentence.
6. The teacher said that the pupils ………………….. work hard to attain good
grades. (must).
7. You should fill a …………………. form if you want to get money from your
account. (withdraw)
8. The chairperson has given a clear ……………….. about the day’s motion.
(explain)
9. Of the three cakes, I need the ………………………….. (good)
10. One of the orphans ate the food …………………….. because he was very
hungry. (hurry)
11. Mr. Opio, the tailor makes durable ……………………. (table-cloth)
12. Unless we ………………. Attention in class, we would not pass with flying
colours. (pay)
13. I am going to wash all the clothes by …………………………… (self)
14. Robin was the only ……………….. player who got the golden medal. (Holland)
15. The carpenter is ……………………… the plank using sand paper. (to
smooth)
For questions 16 and 17, construct a correct sentence using each of the given words
to show that you understand the difference in their meaning.
16. mourning……………………………………………………………………………………….
17. morning………………………………………………………………………………………..
For questions 18 and 19, arrange the given words in alphabetical order.
18. Invigilator, examination, malpractice, supervisor
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19. court, call, cargo, coat
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For questions 20 and 21, write the short forms of the given words.
20. department………………………….. 21. we would……………………………………...
For questions 22 - 24, give the opposite of the underlined words.
22. The bridegroom was the smartest person at the party.
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23. All the scouts have managed to swim because the water was rough.
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24. How can one determine the weight of a regular object?
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For questions 25 and 26, rewrite the sentence giving one word for the underlined
group of words.
25. The candidate managed to arrange all the words in alphabetical order.
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26. Unless you pay the cost of sending your letter, your letter won’t be sent.
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For questions 27 and 28,give the plural form of the given words.
27. radius……………………… 28. woman-pilot ………………………...............................
For questions 29 and 30, rearrange the given words to make a meaningful sentence.
29. his Aaron property inherited father’s.
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30. the time visitors what will at arrive?
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SECTION A – SUB SECTION TWO (20 Marks)
For questions 31 - 50, rewrite the sentences as instructed in the brackets.
31. The boy forgot to write his name on the examination paper yet it was very
necessary. (Use: _____ needn’t______)
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32. That is the hotel. We went there for our vacation. (Use: ____ where ______)
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33. Mwalimu has a lot of airtime. He can make a call. (Use: __ enough ___ )
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34. We went to sleep after completing our homework. (Begin: By the time_____ )
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35. The widower could not address the mourners much as he had the
microphone. (Begin: In spite__)
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36. You will be arrested if you get married before eighteen years of age.
(Use: ___ or else _______ )
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37. As they worked hard, they got better results. (Use: The___, the__________)
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38. This is the new car she bought. (Rewrite the sentence in plural form)
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39. Janet has a DVD player. Joan has a DVD player. (Begin: Both ______)
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40. The sauce was very tasty. All of us enjoyed it. (Use: ___ so ___ that ____)
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41. Chris failed to score one goal. It disappointed his fans. (Use:___failure____)
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42. Let’s do the work,________?(Supply a suitable question tag)
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43. Ms. Jackie went home soon after she had edited the new items. (Begin:
Having______)
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44. If he doesn’t turn the knob, he will not be able to reduce the volume.
(Begin: Unless_____ )
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45. Most people like eating chicken more than beef. (Use:_____ would rather____)
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46. Environmentalists advocate for the protection of the environment, don’t they?
(End_____,do they?)
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47. All the boys passed the interview. (Begin: None____________)
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48. “I went to the cinema yesterday,” said our class teacher. (Begin: Our class
teacher said________)
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49. The head teacher left the office a few minutes ago. (Use: ____ just______)
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50. The school choir sang beautifully. It sang yesterday. It was in the auditorium.
(Join as one sentence without using any conjunction.)
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SECTION B ( 50 Marks)
51. Read the passage below and in full sentences answer the questions about it.
Keyra graduated as a doctor and started working in a hospital. When she got her first salary she
decided that she should buy a DVD player so as to play soft music in her room. A friend of hers told
her that good DVD players are sold in Gara Supermarket. One Saturday, she decided to go to
Gara Supermarket to buy the DVD player. She did not know how to choose a good one. She just
chose any type, paid and went back home.

On reaching home, she inserted the player in the extension cable and switched on the power,
unfortunately, it could not start. Keyra became angry and sad. She decided to call her friend to
come and help. They all tried but it could not start.

Her friend advised her to take it back quickly so that they can give her another one. She also
advised her to choose the best quality e.g. SONY or LG which would not disappoint her. She went
back immediately and she was given another DVD. She returned home happily and thanked her
friend for the good advice.
QUESTIONS
a) What does Keyra do?
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b) Why did Keyra want a DVD player?
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c) How did Keyra know about Gara Supermarket?
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d) When did Keyra go to Gara Supermarket?
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e) Who helped Keyra to start the DVD player?
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f) When Keyra become angry?
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g) Why do you think Gara is a good supermarket?

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h) Give a word or group of words to mean the same as the following as used in
the passage.
(i)choose………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii)returned…………..…………………………………….………………………………………….
i) Suggest a suitable title for the passage.
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52. The table below shows the results Mayende got in Mock Examinations in
August, 2021. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow in full sentences.
LEO’S JUNIOR SCHOOL – MASAKA
Name: Mayende Dangello Class: P.7 west
MOCK EXAMINATION

SUBJECT SCORE AGGREGATE

English 96 1
Mathematics 89 2
Science 92 2
SST and R.E 90 2
Total aggregate 7
Division ONE
a) What does the table above show?
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b) In which class is Mayende likely to be this year?
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c) Why do you think he was able to get those good results?
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d) In which district is Dangello’s school found?
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e) Write the full form of “R.E”
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f) Whose performance is shown in the table above?
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g) In which school is this learner?
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h) When was this examination done?
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 i) In which subject did this candidate perform best?
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j) Write the short form of “Junior”.
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53. The sentences below are in wrong order. Rearrange them correctly.
a) This may occur if the yeast used is expired.
b) Cakes are slightly easier to produce.
c) I do many activities during holidays.
d) Sometimes if the heat in the oven was not enough.
e) I learnt how to bake from my mother.
f) This is easy especially if all the ingredients are well mixed.
g) We bake many things like bread, cake, buns and biscuits.
h) Baking is my favourite because it is interesting.
i) My mother took a course in bakery.
j) Baking bread and buns may be tricky as the dough may fail to rise.
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54. The following information appeared on the notice board of Mondo Village a
day after it had been written. Use it to answer the questions about it in full
sentences.
QUARANTINE
All residents of Mondo are informed that no person is allowed in or out of this village, and
out of the home for a period of ten days.

This measure is intended to minimize the spread of the deadly virus that has recently
become a global threat.

You are requested to co-operate with immediate effect.

Makumbi Titus
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 Chairman LC1
28. 03. 2020
a. Where did this notice appear?
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b. Who are being informed?
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c. What was the purpose of the quarantine?
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d. Who wrote this notice?
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e. How long did the quarantine last?
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f. Give another word to mean minimize as used in the notice.
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g. When was the notice written?
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h. What is Mr. Makumbi Titus?
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i. What had become a global threat?
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j. Write L.C in full.
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55. Supply the suitable and appropriate questions or replies.

Oscar: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Maria: Good morning, Oscar.
Oscar: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Maria: I spent my holidays in Kabale.
Oscar: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Maria: It is because that is where my father works.
Oscar: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Maria: He works as a veterinary officer.
Oscar: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Maria: I found Kabale very cool and interesting.
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Oscar: …………………………………………………………………………….……………………
Maria: I visited a lot of interesting places.
Oscar: .…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Maria: I enjoyed the cool climate most.
Oscar: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Maria: I spent there two weeks.
Oscar: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Maria: I came back by bus since my father was still busy.
Oscar: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Maria: Have a nice time too. We meet at school soon for third term.

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