KosGMS - KJSEA 2026 – Grade 9 English Language Mock Examination

I will prepare two separate examination papers, modelled on the KJSEA assessment style. These will be original examination practice papers, not official KNEC papers. Each paper will have its own instructions, questions and marking scheme.

1. 1Paper 1: Language and LiteracyGrammar and language use, Comprehension, Vocabulary and spelling, Functional writing. 1 hr 40 min. 50 Marks.
2. 2Paper 2: Literature and CommunicationOral literature, Poetry, Literary appreciation, Figures of speech, Comprehension and creative writing. 1 hr 45 min. 50 Marks.

PAPER 1: ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Instructions to candidates: * Answer all questions. * Each question carries one mark. * Choose the best answer from the four alternatives. * Write your answers on the answer sheet.

Read Text 1 and answer questions 1–10. Text 1: The Price of Integrity In a small village near Eldoret lived a young boy named Kiptoo. His parents were farmers who struggled to provide for their family. Despite their financial difficulties, they insisted that their children should value education and honesty. One morning, while walking to school, Kiptoo noticed a brown envelope lying beside the road. He picked it up and discovered that it contained KSh 25,000 and several important documents. For a moment, he considered keeping the money because his family desperately needed it. However, he remembered his father's words: "A person's character is measured not by what they possess, but by what they do when nobody is watching." He examined the documents and found the owner's telephone number. He immediately contacted the owner, who arrived shortly afterwards. The owner was an elderly businessman who had withdrawn the money to pay his workers. Overwhelmed with gratitude, the businessman offered Kiptoo a reward. Kiptoo politely declined, explaining that returning the money was simply the right thing to do. The incident attracted the attention of the local community. The village chief invited Kiptoo to a public gathering where he was praised for his honesty. His actions reminded everyone that integrity is more valuable than material possessions.

1. 1Question 1Where did Kiptoo find the envelope? A. Inside his classroom B. Beside the road C. At the market D. Near his home
2. 2Question 2What was Kiptoo's parents' main concern despite their financial difficulties? A. Buying expensive clothes B. Travelling abroad C. Educating their children D. Acquiring more land
3. 3Question 3How much money was in the envelope? A. KSh 2,500 B. KSh 15,000 C. KSh 25,000 D. KSh 50,000
4. 4Question 4Why was Kiptoo tempted to keep the money? A. He wanted to become famous. B. His family needed financial assistance. C. He wanted to buy a telephone. D. His friends had encouraged him.
5. 5Question 5The expression overwhelmed with gratitude means: A. Extremely thankful B. Completely confused C. Deeply disappointed D. Very frightened
6. 6Question 6What was the money intended for? A. Paying school fees B. Buying a vehicle C. Paying workers D. Building a house
7. 7Question 7Why did Kiptoo decline the reward? A. He disliked the businessman. B. He believed honesty was his responsibility. C. He wanted a bigger reward. D. He was afraid of the village chief.
8. 8Question 8Which character trait is most evident in Kiptoo? A. Greed B. Arrogance C. Integrity D. Cowardice
9. 9Question 9What does the father's statement emphasise? A. The importance of wealth B. The value of good character C. The need to travel D. The importance of competition