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Grade 8 KNEC-Style Examination – 2026 Creative Arts and Sports

Assessment Details

December Holiday Assessment Grade: 8 Year: 2026 Time taken: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Total Marks: 50

Answer all questions, write your answers neatly in the spaces provided, and check your work before submitting.

Section A: Multiple-Choice Questions (20 Marks)

  1. 11. Element of visual artWhich one of the following is an element of visual art? A. Balance, B. Colour, C. Harmony, D. Proportion
  2. 22. Arrangement of visual elementsThe arrangement of visual elements in an artwork is known as: A. Composition, B. Modelling, C. Printing, D. Weaving
  3. 33. Primary colourWhich one of the following is a primary colour? A. Green, B. Orange, C. Purple, D. Yellow
  4. 44. Creating pictures using small piecesThe technique of creating pictures using small pieces of coloured materials is called: A. Collage, B. Mosaic, C. Carving, D. Weaving
  5. 55. Percussion instrumentWhich musical instrument belongs to the percussion family? A. Violin, B. Flute, C. Drum, D. Trumpet
  6. 66. Speed of musicThe speed of music is referred to as: A. Pitch, B. Tempo, C. Tone, D. Timbre
  7. 77. Traditional Kenyan instrumentWhich of the following is a traditional Kenyan musical instrument? A. Nyatiti, B. Piano, C. Saxophone, D. Trumpet
  8. 88. Dance movements creatorA person who creates and arranges dance movements is called a: A. Singer, B. Choreographer, C. Sculptor, D. Spectator
  9. 99. Physical fitness componentWhich of the following is a component of physical fitness? A. Flexibility, B. Painting, C. Drawing, D. Singing
  10. 1010. Stable position body abilityThe ability of the body to maintain a stable position is known as: A. Speed, B. Balance, C. Strength, D. Endurance
  11. 1111. Track eventWhich of the following is a track event? A. Shot put, B. Javelin, C. 100-metre race, D. High jump
  12. 1212. Football team playersHow many players from one team are normally on the field at the beginning of a football match? A. 7, B. 9, C. 11, D. 12
  13. 1313. Basketball ball movement skillWhich skill is mainly used to move the ball while playing basketball? A. Dribbling, B. Heading, C. Tackling, D. Serving
  14. 1414. Football match officialThe official who controls a football match is called a: A. Coach, B. Referee, C. Captain, D. Spectator
  15. 1515. Field event in athleticsWhich of the following is a field event in athletics? A. 200-metre race, B. Relay race, C. Long jump, D. Marathon
  16. 1616. First aid purposeFirst aid is given to: A. Punish injured people, B. Provide immediate assistance to an injured person, C. Replace all medical treatment, D. Prevent people from playing
  17. 1717. Sculpture materialWhich material is suitable for making a sculpture? A. Clay, B. Water, C. Smoke, D. Air
  18. 1818. Safety promotion in sportsWhich of the following promotes safety during sports activities? A. Wearing unsuitable shoes, B. Ignoring instructions, C. Warming up before exercise, D. Playing on slippery grounds
  19. 1919. Dance movement sequenceA repeated sequence of movements in a dance performance is associated with: A. Choreography, B. Sculpture, C. Texture, D. Shading
  20. 2020. Traditional dance performanceWhich of the following is important when performing a traditional dance? A. Cultural expression, B. Ignoring rhythm, C. Avoiding coordination, D. Remaining motionless

Section B: Short-Answer Questions (20 Marks)

  1. 1Question 21State four elements of visual art. (4 marks)
  2. 2Question 22Give three importance of music in society. (3 marks)
  3. 3Question 23Identify three safety measures.

Section C: Practical & Performance (10 Marks)

  1. 1Question 24Demonstrate a traditional folk dance movement and explain its cultural significance. (10 marks)
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