Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 8 English Paper 1 Mid Term 2 2026 Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  This exam evaluates Grade 8 English learners on reading comprehension across four passages, a cloze test on healthy living, and grammar and language use — assessing reading fluency, vocabulary, and linguistic competence as required under the KJSEA Junior School curriculum.

  • Month Administered: June 2026
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 50 (Task 1: 25 marks; Task 2: 10 marks; Task 3: 15 marks)
  • Number of Questions: 50 questions across three tasks
  • Structure:
    • Task 1 (25 marks) — Reading Comprehension: four passages with questions 1–25; all compulsory
    • Task 2 (10 marks) — Cloze test (questions 26–35): filling blanks in a passage on healthy lifestyles
    • Task 3 (15 marks) — Grammar and Language Use (questions 36–50): multiple-choice; all compulsory

  It covers the following topics:

  • Task 1: Reading Comprehension
    • Passage 1 — Character Development: first step (self-reflection), learning from mistakes, empathy and kindness, role models, character development as a lifelong journey, ultimate goal of personal growth
    • Passage 2 — Forest Fires in Africa: causes (human activities and natural factors), effects on vegetation and biodiversity, wildlife habitat loss, air quality and health impacts, livelihoods and tourism, conservation and sustainable land management as solutions
    • Passage 3 — Cholera: bacterial cause (Vibrio cholerae), Dr. John Snow's discovery (1854), early beliefs about cholera spreading through air, modern tools (satellite images and data), impact of modern research on survival rates
    • Passage 4 — Social Media Dialogue (Alex and Jordan): main problem (social media addiction), effects on sleep/mood/self-esteem, Jordan's strategy (turning off notifications), Alex's suggestion (daily time limits), alternative activities (reading, going outside), weekly challenge, tone of conversation (positive and supportive), lesson on peer influence in building good habits
  • Task 2: Cloze Test — Healthy Lifestyle
    • Vocabulary in context — sleep requirements for teens (7–8 hours), importance of breakfast, healthy exercise habits, reducing screen time, high-fibre diet, stress reduction, balanced lifestyle and daily routine
  • Task 3: Grammar and Language Use
    • Subject-verb agreement — singular/plural verbs (goes, has)
    • Synonyms and antonyms — brave/fearless, generous/selfish
    • Passive voice — identifying passive constructions
    • Vocabulary in context — choosing the best adjective (splendid)
    • Main idea identification
    • Grammar accuracy — each/neither/everyone in subject-verb agreement
    • Idioms — meaning of "kick the bucket"
    • Proverbs — completing "A bird in hand is worth two in the bush"
    • Figurative language — personification ("The wind howled"), simile ("like sunshine"/"like a thief")
    • Prepositions — "interested in"
    • Essay writing — purpose of a thesis statement
    • Types of writing — identifying an essay
• File Size:

  180.14 KB
• Length:

  4 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  ENGLISH
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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