P6/Names:……………………………… Date: …………………..………….

Contact: 0788883842- 0722883842 SUBJECT Teacher: Coach-JEFF

ENGLISH REVISION HOMEWORK FOR P6 END OF FIRST TERM 2020
SECTION A : COMPREHENSION.

Read the passage below and answer in full sentences the questions.

The Ministry of health has built centres in our communities. These centres provide health services such as
medical care and counseling to the people .They have doctors and nurses to handle patients.

In all health centres ,people are advised and encouraged to eat foods that do not have harmful
substances .Health centres also provide drugs to patients and pregnant mothers. People who have HIV/AIDS
are given free treatment by the government at these health centres .

To be free from some diseases ,people should avoid disease vectors like rats, mosquitoes, fleas and others .
Some of these vectors spread malaria, cholera, typhoid, and dysentery. In order to control these diseases,
many measures should be taken .Such measures include : Slashing the bushes around homes , using clean
water , washing our bodies , spraying with insecticides and removing stagnant water around homes.

A. QUESTIONS .
1) Who built health centres in our communities ? (2marks)
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2) To who do the health centres provide services . (2marks)
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3) What do doctors and nurses provide ? (2marks)
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4) Who gets drugs provided by health centres ? (2 marks)
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5) What types of food should people not eat ? (2 marks )
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6) Write three measures of controlling diseases in our community . (2marks)
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7) How can people prevent themselves from diseases ? (2marks)
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8) Suggest a suitable title to the passage . (2 marks)
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B. Give another word or group of words with the same meaning as each of the underlined words in
the passage. ( 2 marks)
1) Patients : -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2) Provide : ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3) Harmful : -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4) Slashing : -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C. Make one sentence from each of the words below .
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 a) Look after : ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
b) Hardworking : --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D. In each of the questions below , use the correct form of the word given in the brackets to complete
the sentence . / 1 mark to each .
1) Our school had a ------------------------------------------------- sports day . (color )
2) Every body was amused by the skilful . ------------------ during the concert. (dance )
3) The cat had ---------------------------------------------- all the milk by the time Peter arrived . ( drink ) .
4) Of the two boys , Tom is the ------------------------------------------------- (Clever )
5) The teacher on duty wanted to know our class ------------------------------------ (attend )
6) Michael told us an --------------------------------------- story during lunch break . (Interest )
7) The name of our school was printed ----------------------------- on the question paper envelop . ( Clear )
8) We cared for ------------------------------------ when our mother was sick . (self )
9) The boy who got the ------------------------------------- mark was not promoted to the next class . (little )
10) The planted flowers will add -------------------------------------- to the school compound . (Beautiful ).

II. Read the story and answer the questions in full sentences .

RHODA THE SMART GIRL .

Rhoda is eight years old . She is a clean and smart girl .Rhoda is in primary five at Maranatha Nursery and
Primary school . She wakes up early every day in the morning . She brushes her teeth with toothbrush and
tooth paste. Rhoda loves learning so much and she does not miss school .English and Mathematics are her
best subjects. Rhoda’s teachers is Mr. Abrahams. Mr. Abrahams is an old man who teaches English and
character development .Every Friday , Rhoda writes homework in a neat handwriting .Rhoda is a clever girl
and loved by all teachers. Every evening Rhoda polishes her shoes to prepare for school tomorrow .When
Rhoda’s hair is long , her mother takes her to the barber to cut it short . Every body loves Rhoda because she
has good behaviors.

QUESTIONS.

1) What is the title of the story ?

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2) How old is Rhoda ?
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3) In which school does Rhoda go to ?
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4) In which class is Rhoda ?
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5) What does Rhoda do every Friday ?
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6) What does Rhoda do every evening ?
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7) What are Rhoda’s best subjects ?
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8) Who is Rhoda’s teacher ?
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9) What does Mr. Abrahams teach ?
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10) Who is a barber ?
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E. Study the invitation card below and answer the questions in full sentences.

INVITATION.
The family of Nsengamungu Frank of Nyabisindu wishes to invite the family
of Niyonzima Alphonse of the children GASHUMBA Andrew and
UWIMANAClaudine which will take place on 12th August 2018 .The service
will be at ADEPR Bushenge in Rugende ; and thereafter a reception at college
Giheke hall.
Your presence will be highly appreciated .RSVP : 0788654381.
QUESTIONS .

1) What information is shown above ?

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2) Who is inviting people ?
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3) Where does Nsengamungu Frank stay ?
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4) Who is being invited ?
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5) What ceremony was going to take place ?
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6) Name the people who are going to wed .
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7) When will the wedding take place ?
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8) When will the wedding take place ?
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9) Name the place for the reception .
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10) How can someone respond (reply ) to the invitation ?
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SECTION B: GRAMMAR .

F. Choose the correct answer in the brackets and write it . ( 10 marks )

1) He slapped him ---------------------------------- on the back . (friendly, in a friendly way )
2) Does the bus go --------------------------------- to Gisenyi ? (direct ,directly )
3) Many of the workers are --------------------------- concerned about their pensions. (serious , seriously)
4) There has been a lot of talk about the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) joining the East African
Community ---------------------------------- (late , lately )
5) My new mobile phone fits ------------------------- into the pocket . (easily , ease )
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 6) The path leads -------------------------- to the front door . (Straight , Straightly )
7) Animals are now able to wander ------------------------- throughout the game reserve . (free, freely )
8) The minister will begin by giving a statement ----------------------------- you will be able to put your
questions to him directly . (after , afterwards )
9) Jackson came pretty ------------------------ to winning that last race . (close , closely ) .
10) Some of these people drive their cars very ----------------------------- ( fast , fastly ).
G. Read the sentences below and choose a word which should be in the space . ( 1 mark each )
1) Do you have --------------------------------------- (an , a , some ) pen I can borrow ?
2) There are ------------------------------- (a ,some ,an ) elephants in that forest .
3) This information ------------------------------------ (is / are ) just what I needed .
4) There ------------------------------ (are , a ,is ) thirty five students in class today .
5) Anna’s hair ---------------------------------- (is / are ) long and beautiful .
6) Three cars ----------------------------- ( move / moves ) towards Lake Kivu .
7) I’m so thirstily .Can you get me ---------------------------------- ( an /an /some ) water ?
8) That student --------------------------- ( eaten /eats /eat ) very quickly !
9) How ------------------------------- ( much / many ) countries have you visited ?
10) I have booked ------------------------------- ( a/an /some ) room in Serena for you .
11) Each traveler was given ----------------------------- (an /some /a ) bed for the night .
12) I moved ------------------------------- (a / much /the ) boxes out of the way .
13) Look how ------------------------------ ( many / much ) money is in this wallet !
14) Have you heard --------------------------------- (an /a /any ) news about our teacher of English ?
15) I would like ---------------------------- (an /some /any ) Soda with my lunch please.
H. Fill in the black with the most suitable words.
1) A dozen consists of ------------------------------ items .
2) Tom got a pencil ----------------------- my bag .
3) I prefer long dresses -------------------- short ones .
4) I need to drink water because I am very ----------------------------
5) The passengers shared the seats --------------------------------- themselves .
6) There is hardly ---------------------------- water in the bucket .
7) They have been debating ------------------------------ two o ‘clock .
8) Our --------------------------- gave birth to two calves .
9) I have worked in Rwanda ------------------------ six years .
10) Divide this ------------------ five children .
I. Use the correct adjectives in the following sentences
1. His radio is …………………………….than mine( good)
2. Is the………………………person in the family(smart)
3. This box is ………………………… than that box( big)
4. My bag is the ………………………..among others( thin)
5. Is your brother ……………….today? ( well)
6. This girl is ………………………………………………………than Betty ( beautiful)
7. This question is the …………………………………………….. to others ( difficult)
8. Sunday was the ………………………………day of the week( wet)
9. Peter is ………………………………than George( weak)
10. He is …………………………………….than his brother( generous )
J. In each of the questions below, use the correct form of the word given in the brackets to complete
the sentences.
1. I cannot wear this shirt because it is not ………………………………………….(my)

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 2. A mango is …………………………. Than an apple. (juice)
3. My brother’s ………………………..with marry did not last long. (Marry)
4. The old woman has been…………………… in her best for the last two days (lie)
5. Our chief was ……………………………….injured in the accident (bad)
6. John could not tell the …………………….between the two books (similar)
7. A lion is a ………………………..animal (danger)
8. The ……………………………of the old man has helped peoplein the village to develop. (wise)
9. A snake …………………him last week (bite)
10. The girl……………………..down the stars and greeted her parents. (rush)
K. In the following sentences, write a single word that has the same meaning as the underlined group
of words.
1) Children are not allowed to go to the place where food is cooked.
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2) People are advised to eat a lot of mangoes, pineapple, and oranges
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3) There are many sick people in the hospital .
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4) Elizabeth is going to get married to the king’s son.
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5) Jessica took her shoes to the man who repairs shoes.
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6) The office chairs, tables and stools must be kept in good condition.
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L. Complete the sentences below : / 10 marks
1) If you give up stealing , you will not be arrested .
Unless you give up stealing , you --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2) We were taught how to make money by our teacher .
Our teacher --------------------------------------------------------------------------- how to make money .
3) He passed brilliantly his exam although he was lazy. ( use: But )
He was lazy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4) English is spoken in Rwanda .
They ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5) I can call my teacher on his mobile phone .
My teacher can ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6) I made a mistake ,So I apologize.
I apologise ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7) I went home early and found no one there . ( make the sentence opposite)
I went home -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8) You will come to visit me this Sunday . ( Make this a question )
Will ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9) There was no food left when I reached home . ( Use : Some)
There was ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10) Manzi plays football .Nyakeza plays basketball .
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SECTION C : VOCABULARY .

M. Give the gender for the each of the words below /6marks\
1) Niece………………………. 4) Uncle……………………
2) Lady………………………. 5) Actor………………………
3) Hen……………………….. 6) Wizard…………………….
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N. Fill in the blanks using the words from the table to complete the passage .

Pruning Mature Food Rakes Dried

Store Examples Money Useful Tools
Plants are very ------------------- to us .We need to care for them a lot. Plants give us ------------------------
medicine and ----------------------------------- after selling them . While caring for plants , special
--------------------------- are used for special work . ----------------------------of these tools are
knives ,axes ,pangas, wheel barrows ,hoes ,-------------------------------- and many others .

Plants need weeding , --------------------------------- , watering , staking and harvesting when they are
------------------------ After harvesting , the harvested sfood neds to be stored properly in a clean
---------------------------- some need to be ---------------------------------------- under sunshine before parking
them for storing like seeds of beans , maize ,soya beans , millet and many others.

O. Change the sentences below to either plural or singular /8mk

1. That is my ox --------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. A lady is carrying a basket on her head
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3. She cut her finger when she was peeling a potato
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4. He does not call me.-----------------------------------------------------------------
5. Women are cutting the tomatoes with knives.
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II. Join each pair of the sentences below with an appropriate relative pronoun /7mks
1. That is Kalisa. Kalisa is sitting on the chair.
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2. This is the park. We saw a lion in the park.
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3. I like the book. I found it in the library.
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4. I have seen Kabanda. Kabanda’s car broke down .
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5. These are the toys. They are in the big box.
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6. Please!Help the boy. His leg broke when he was playing football.
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7. The thief stole the bank. He was beaten to death.
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P. Complete the chart below/15marks.
Animals Young ones Homes Sound
1) Barks
2) Lion
3) Moos
4) owlet
5) Grunts
Q. Complete the chart with edibles accordingly /8marks
Cereals Potatoes Vegetables Fruits
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1) ……………… 1)……………… 1)….………………… 1)…………………
2) ……………….. 2) ………………. 2) ………………….. 2) ………………..

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