Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Mumias West Sub-County Joint Evaluation English Paper 3 May 2026 Pre-Mock Exam with Marking Scheme. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  It was a KCSE English Paper 3 (Creative Composition and Essays Based on Set Texts) examination. This paper assesses candidates' creative writing and critical literary essay skills, requiring well-structured essays of up to 450 words based on imaginative composition or analysis of KCSE set texts.

  • Month Administered: May 2026
  • Duration: 2½ hours
  • Total Marks: 60
  • Number of Questions: 4 questions; answer 3 (Question 1 is compulsory)
  • Structure: Each question carries 20 marks; essays must not exceed 450 words

  It covers the following topics:

  • Question 1: Imaginative Composition (Compulsory)
    • Essay illustrating the proverb "A stitch in time saves nine," OR
    • Narrative composition beginning with a specified opening line
  • Question 2: Play — The Samaritan by John Lara
    • Essay on the theme that using public funds for personal enrichment cannot bring true happiness
  • Question 3: Short Story / Drama / Novel (choose one)
    • Short Story — A Silent Song and Other Stories (Eric Ng'maryo's Ivory Bangles — consequences of ignoring wise counsel)
    • Drama — Parliament of Owls by Adipo Sidang' (women's role in transforming a poorly governed society)
    • Novel — An Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro (negative consequences of war)
• File Size:

  38.28 KB
• Length:

  12 pages
• Category:

  Mock Past Papers
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  ENGLISH
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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