GRADE 5 ENDTERM 1 HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT

ART & CRAFT/ MUSIC/ P.H.E - CBC GRADE 5 TERM 1

QUESTIONS

SECTION A: ART & CRAFT (20mks)

1. List three materials required in crayon etching (3mks)

2. The lightness or darkness of a colour is known as______________(2mks)
3. List three media used for shading values. (3mks)
4. Drawing an arrangement of non-living things is known as_________________ (1mk)
5. ____ ___________is the art of cutting pictures from old magazines and newspapers and pasting them to
form a new image. (1mk)
6. List any three uses of baskets.(3mks)
7. Thin steps of leather that are used for threading through punched holes are known
as______________(1mk)
8. List three methods that are used for decorating pots. (3mks)
9. List three methods that are used for decorating pots. (3mks)
10. Capital letters are also known as______________in graphic design. (1mk)
11. A person who makes pots is called a_______________________(1mk)
12. List two materials used in painting (2mks)

SECTION B: MUSIC

1. The highness or lowness of sound is known as ____(1mk).

2. A song sung by one person is called a____(1mk)
3. List four types of songs (4mks)
4. Who is a soloist?(1mk)
5. Name the following percussion instruments. (3mks)

6. Name two ways of playing percussion instruments (2mks)

7. Why do we tune drums?(1mk)
8. Name the three parts of descant recorder. (3mks)
9. Name two formation of dancers during a dance performance (2mks)
10. A group of people gathered to watch and listen to a performance is called____(1mk) 11. The speed of
music is referred to as____(1mk)

SECTION C: PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

1. List three skipping techniques (3mks)

2. To position your self close to the ground balancing on the front part of your feet with the legs bent is
to____(1mk)
3. List any three gymnastic activities (3mks)
 4. The forehand throw in frisbee is known as the____ (1mk)
5. List three materials that can be used to make an improvised soccer ball. (3mks)
6. An athletics track has____lanes. (1mk)
7. List two types of passes in soccer (2mks)
8. Name any 2 short races. (2mks)

GRADE 5 ENDTERM 1 HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT ENGLISH QUESTIONS - GRADE 5 TERM 1 2023

QUESTIONS
TASK 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING (5mks)
The teacher to read this story as the learner listens. Thereafter, the learner to answer the questions below orally
as the teacher asks him/her.
Zebra is a big animal. It has black and white stripes. It eats grass. It looks like a donkey.

a. The animal referred to as a big animal in the story is .................................

b. Name the colours of Zebra's stripes ........................... and ........................
c. What does Zebra eat?
d. Zebra looks like which animal?

TASK 2: READING ALOUD (5mks)

The learner to read this story aloud.
Moses wakes up early in the morning. He goes straight to the bathroom where he takes a bath. He then goes to
the kitchen to prepare breakfast. By the time his younger siblings are waking up, tea is ready.
Being the firstborn, Moses has learnt to be hardworking. He has also been trained to take care of his younger
brothers and sisters. With Moses at home, his parents have nothing to worry about."

TASK 3: COMPREHENSION Read the passages and then

answer the questions.

a. A VISIT TO A GAME PARK

It was on a Saturday morning when my father took us to a game park. We arrived at the park at half past
eight O'clock. We were welcomed by a game warden. The warden gave us a pass and a driver who
showed us round the park. We saw elephants, monkeys, zebras, antelopes and warthogs.
i. On which day did the writer visit the park?
ii. Who took the writer to the park?
iii. At what time did they arrive at the park?. iv. Who welcomed them at the park?
v. Who showed them round the park?
b. OUR NEW CLASS
We saw some changes. The head teacher’ s office had been painted. It had a blue colour. Classrooms
had been painted yellow. They now looked like our school bus. When our class teacher arrived, he told
us that we had a new class. It was spacious and neat. We liked the new class.
i. When did the writer go back to school?
ii. What did they see when they arrived at school?
iii. Whose office had been painted blue? iv. Which colour was used to paint classrooms?
v. Who told them that they had a new class?

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TASK 4: GRAMMAR Arrange these words to make
correct sentences.

1. locked door he the has

2. driver bus is he a
3. new a has he car
4. good are we friends

Write the opposite of the underlined words.

5. This tin is empty.

6. I passed through the exit.
7. She is my friend.
8. That is a wide road.

Write the sentences in plural.

9. He bought an ox.
10. I saw a sheep in the forest.
11. A deer is a wild animal.

Complete the sentences with the correct word from the table.

pride flock gang library

convoy bouquet

12. He is looking after a ...................... of sheep.

13. She gave me a .................... of flowers.
14. We saw a .............................. of lions
15. The teacher has a ................................... of books.
16. Police arrested a .............................. of robbers.
17. We saw a ......................... of cars.

Complete the following sentences.

18. A person who mends shoes is a ...................................

19. A person who makes furniture is a ...................................
20. A person who builds stone houses is a ...................................

ASK 5: WRITING:
COMPOSITION
Write an interesting composition about:
A JOURNEY BY TRAIN

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 GRADE 5 ENDTERM 1 HOLIDAY ASSIGNEMENT KISWAHILI
ACTIVITIES - GRADE 5 TERM 1 2023
ZOEZI 1: KUSOMA KWA UFAHAMU Soma kifungu kifuatacho
kisha uyjibu swali la 1 hadi la 7

Mipango yote ya sherehe ya kuzaliwa kwa baba yangu ilikuwa imepangwa ikapangika.Ilikuwa siku ya tatu ya
juma. Baba alikuwa akikamilisha miaka thelathini na tisa. Yeye hakuwa amekula chumvi nyingi kama
alivyokuwa babaye Meishisana.

Mapochopocho ya vyakula mbalimbali yalikuwa yakinukia mezani na hata mekoni. Vyakula kama vile
pilau, biriani , maandazi na vibanzi vilivutia sana machoni pa wageni watano waalikwa. Nilishangaa
nilipomwona Bwana Kauleni akidondokwa na mate kwa sababu ya kuitamani keki yenyewe. Watu
wengine ambao sikuwatambua kwa majina yao, walikuwa wameketi kitako sebuleni huku wamejipamba
kweli kweli. Bila shaka wote walijawa na tabasamu nyusoni pao. Keki yenyewe ilikuwa tamu kama halua.
Mimi mwenyewe nilihusika kwa kuwakaribisha marafiki zangu kwenye viti baada ya kuvipanga. Maswali

1. Je, kisa hiki kinahusu sherehe ya nani?

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2. Sherehe yenyewe ilikuwa siku gani ya juma?
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3. Mwandishi alitumia maneno, "hakuwa amekula chumvi nyingi." Je, hii inamaanisha nini ?
________________________________________________________________
4. Wageni walikuwa wameketi kitako. Pigia mstari kielezi katika sentensi hii.
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5. Je, sherehe hii ilihudhuriwa na wageni wangapi waalikwa?
________________________________ 6. Taja jina la
babuye mwandishi.
________________________________ 7. Kifungu
ulichokisoma kinahusu nini?
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Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu swali la 8 hadi la 14.

Mwaka huu ulipoanza, sote tulifurahi kurudi katika shule yetu. Shule hiyo inajulikana kama Mematele.
Ina wanafunzi elfu moja na mia mbili na mabasi sita. Mabasi yote ya shule hiyo yamepakwa rangi ya
manjano.
Tulipowasili shuleni, tuliingia madarasani na kuketi kwenye viti vyetu. Mwalimu mmoja ambaye
tulimpenda sana alingia darasani na kutuamkua, " Hamjambo wanafunzi " Nasi tukajibu, "Hatujambo
mwalimu Matunda. Shikamoo"

Kengele ilipopigwa tulielekea gwarideni Tulisimama wima tulipokuwa tukiimba wimbo wa taifa.
Baadaye mwalimu alitukagua endapo kucha zetu zilikuwa safi. Mwalimu wetu alitushauri tuwe
tukinywa maji mengi kila siku ili tuwe na afya njema.

MASWALI
8. Malizia sentensi hii
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 Mwaka huu ulipoanza sote tulifurahi
________________________________ 9. Mwandishi
husomea katika skuli gani?
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10. Shule ya mwandishi ina wanafunzi wangapi?
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11. Mabasi ya shule katika nchi hii ya msimulizi yamepakwa rangl gani?
________________________________________________________________
12. Salamu hamjambo hujibiwa hatujambo je, masalheri hujibiwa aje?
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13. Ni nani aliwashauri wanagenzi kunywa maji mengi?
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14. Kwa nini wanafunzi walishauriwa kunywa maji mengi?
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ZOEZI II:SARUFI

15. Teua salamu ambayo haijaambatanishwa ipasavyo.

Habari ya jioni.... njema
Kwa heri..... ya kuonana
Alamsiki.... aleikum salaam
Makiwa .... unayo
16. Je, kati ya maneno haya katika kamusi, ni neno gani litakuwa la pili?
Muhubiri, Muhutasari, Muhula, Mtihani,
Mshtakiwa ________________________________
17. Mstatili huu una maneno matano ya nomino za vitenzi-jina. Je, ni neno lipi halifai kuwa hapa?
[Kulala, Kukimbia, Kalia, Kusoma, kutibiwa]
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Andika kwa wingi.

18. Mtoto aliacha dawati lake shuleni.
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19. Mwalimu wangu huja mapema shuleni
________________________________

Chagua neno lifaalo kujaza nafasi.

20. Matata ___________nyanya samaki. (alibeba, alimbebea, alimbeba)
21. Tulienda sokoni ___________tununue matunda. (ili, kwa sababu).

22. Kamilisha methali hii. Asiyekujua ___________{akuthanini, hakuthamini, hakudhamini} 23. Ni

sentensi gani haijakanushwa vyema?
Tunaenda sokoni Hatuendi sokoni
Mama yangu amechelewa Mama yangu hachelewi
Walionana mwaka jana Hawakuonana mwaka jana.
Juma ni mwanafunzi hodari Juma si mwanafunzi hodari
24. Nomino,"jua, lepe, jasho, joto na giza," hupatikana katika ngeli ya ___________
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 25. Andika sentensi hii katika hali ya ukubwa
Mtoto wake anasoma _________________________________
26. Je, sentensi hii iko katika wakati gani?______________________ Mlinzi mwenyewe analilinda rinda la
mama.
27. ______________________(Karamu ,Ghulamu, Kalamu) ya arusi ilikuwa ya kupendeza sana.
28. Siku hiyo ___________(pipi,vivi, bibi) arusi alivaa gauni jeupe pe pe pe.
Jaza mianya iliyoachwa kwa maneno yafaayo kutoka kwenye mabano (Shule, mwiko, vitunguuu,,
sabuni)
29. Mama alipokuwa akisonga ugali alitumia______________________
30. Idadi ya wanafunzi katika ___________yetu ni elfu mbili.

INSHA Andika insha kuhusu: MWALIMU NIMPENDAYE

GRADE 5 ENDTERM 1 HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT

MATHEMATICS ACTIVITIES - GRADE 5 TERM 1 2023
1. Write in words (4marks)
a. 4009
__________________________________________
b. 7865
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2. Write in figures (4marks)

a. Five thousand and five
_________________________
b. Thirty thousand five hundred and fifty eight
__________________________

3. What is the place value of digit 8 in the following numbers (4 marks)

a. 87365
_____________________
b. 98274
______________________

4. Add (4 marks)
a. 5 6 7 8 + 9 =
b. 8 8 8 8 + 7 5 6 6 =
5. What is the sum of nine thousand three hundred and fifty seven and two hundred and ninety four(2
marks)
6. Maina bought three thousand and fifty sacks of maize. He bought eighty seven more sacks. How many
sacks of maize did he have? (2mks)
7. What is the total value of each digit in this number 48639 (10 marks)
4 = _______________________
8 = _______________________
6 = _______________________
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 3 = _______________________
9 = _______________________
8. Write the following roman numbers in hindu arabic numerals (4 marks)
V ________
X _________
9. Mary had an orange.She shared it equally to her five children. What fraction did each child eat? (2mks)
10. Circle the odd numbers only (2mks)
24, 36, 19, 10, 97, 120, 2, 44, 84
11. What are the multiples of 9 between 50 and 70? (2mks) _____________________
12. Arrange the following numbers in ascending order (2mks)
546, 768 ,234, 765, 134, 786, 645
__________________________________________
13. Paul bought 5 books each at 25 shillings. How much did he pay for all the books? (2mks)
14. Multiply (6mks)
343
×26
_________________
15. 2 0 5
×115
_________________
16. Mr. Juma bought 54 books and shared them equally among 12 pupils. How many books was he left
with? {2mks}
17. Round off 457 to the nearest tens ______________ (2mks)
18. Work out (2mks)
11/12 – 6/12=
19. Which of these fractions is the biggest? (2mks)
1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/7
______________
20. Four English books costs sh.200. What is the cost of one book?__________________ (2mks)
21. What is ¼ of 20?_______________ (2mks)
22. Which number comes before ten thousand? ____________ (2mks)
23. Which one is not a multiple of 6 (2mks)
12, 42, 18, 98 ______________
24. Draw a cone (2mks)

25. Work out (2mks)

20 × _____ = 80
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 26. Karen had 500 chicken. He sold 192 of them. How many chicken remained? _________________
(2mks)
27. Which one of the following is heavier? (2mks)
1kg wool 1kg sand
1kg stones 1kg feathers
_______________________________
28. Which is the next number in the pattern(2mks)
4, 8, 12, _____, 20

29. M CM
17 43
+ 8 75
_________________
_________________
30. Numbers whose last digit is 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 are called _____________(2mks)
31. 33 × 4 = __________ (2mks)
32. Add using the place value chart (2mks)
8243 + 545 + 5656 =
33. How many days are there in the month of April ? __________ (2mks)
34. 100 shillings note was changed into 20 shillings coins. How many 20 shillings coins were gotten?
______________(2mks)
35. Take away 56 from 100 = (2mks)
36. Write greater than or lesser than (2mks)
486 is ____________468
98 is ______________89
37. What is the total value of digit 5 in 25641? (2mks)
_____________
38. Give two examples of odd numbers =
______________________(2mks)
39. What is the next multiple of 7 after 56?
______________(2mks)
40. Find the value of (2mks)
20
×20
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GRADE 5 ENDTERM 1 HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY/ AGRICULTURE/HOME

SCIENCE - CBC GRADE 5 TERM 1
QUESTIONS

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SECTION A: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (20mks)

1. Name the type of teeth used for cutting and biting food.(1mk)
2. Draw and name any two protective clothing (4mks)
3. What are water-bone diseases?(1mk)
4. Write two characteristics of plants as living things. (2mks)
5. Name any two digital devices (2mks)
6. A______________helps one to point or select items on the computer screens. (1mk)
7. List the three states of matter. (3mks)
8. Reflected sound is also known as___________(1mk)
9. What is force?(1mk)
10. List any to materials that can float in water. (2mks)
11. Name any two musical instruments that produce sound. (2mks)

SECTION B: AGRICULTURE

1. When transplanting fruit seedlings we should select seedlings that are____________(1mk)

2. Using water in the farm without wasting is known as water________________(1mk)
3. List three examples of domestic animals (3mks)
4. Seeds of cereals are known as__________________(1mk)
5. Which type of soil drains the least amount of water?(1mk)
6. The meat from cattle is known as____ _______________(1mk)
7. Name two vegetable crops. (2mks)
8. Study the pictures below and name the part eaten (2mks)

9. Moles arte known to destroy the___ of crops. (1mk)

10. Manure that is made from decomposed plants and animal waste is known as___ (1mk)
11. List three used of water in farming. (3mks)
12. Name any three fruits that have any seeds. (3mks)

SECTION C: HOMESCIENCE

1. Name two things you should consider when buying food from a general grocery. (2mks)
2. Name the three food groups. (3mks)
3. Name the fragile utensils shown in the pictures below. (3mks)

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4. List two things that should not be used when cleaning glasses. (4mks)
5. Name the method used in cooking the foods named below. (4mks)
a. Chapati -
b. Githeri
c. Sausages -
d. Cakes.
6. Name three needlework tools. (3mks)
7. List two games that you play at school. (2mks)

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 GRADE 5 ENDTERM 1 HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT
SOCIAL STUDIES & C.R.E - GRADE 5 TERM 1 2023
SOCIAL STUDIES

1. ________________________________ is the people's way of life. (1mk)

2. Complete the hierarchy of school administration below. (3mks)

3. Write the origin of the following language groups (3mks) Language group
Origin
a. Nilotes _______________________
b. Cushites _______________________
c. Bantu _______________________
4. What do you call the growing of crops and rearing of animals
_______________________________________ (1mk)
5. List three resources found in Kenya. (3mks)
a. __________________________________________
b. __________________________________________
c. __________________________________________
6. Define the following terms (2mks)
a. Densely populated areas
_________________________________________________
b. Sparsely populated areas
_________________________________________________
7. _____________________________ is the weather condition of a place that is recorded
for a long period of time. (1mk)
8. Name the following physical features. (3mks)
a.

___________________________
b.
 ____________________________
c.

____________________________
(Total 30 marks)
9. Draw a compass and indicate eight points (8mks)

10. Name the neighbours of Kenya to the (4mks)

a. South __________________________________
b. North __________________________________
c. East ___________________________________
d. West ___________________________________
11. Study the following pictures and write man-made or natural environment (4mks) a.

____________________________
b.

_____________________________
c.

___________________________
 d.

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12. My school is in _______________________________ county. (1mk)

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ASSESSMENT

1. Grade five learners at Jipe Moyo Academy were told to arrange the following events that
took place during the baptism of Jesus in order from the first one to the last (4mks) a
a. Holy spirit came down in form of a dove.
b. Heaven opened
c. A voice was heard from heaven saying "This is my dear with whom I am
pleased" d. Jesus was baptised
How do you think they wrote the events?
a. ____________________________________
b. ____________________________________
c. ____________________________________
d. ____________________________________
2. Jesus fed _____________________________ people with seven loaves of bread and a
few fish (1mk)
3. What was the name of Moses' father in-law?
(1mk)__________________________________
4. God used _________________________________to rescue baby Moses and keep him
free from danger (1m)
5. Use the words in the box to complete the paragraph.(5mks)

diligently, courageous, honest, faithfully, Daniel

6. ________________________served king Belshazzar ___________________________.

He was ____________________since he did not fear to tell the king God's message.
Daniel was an ___________________________ servant of God. We should work
_____________________________ to serve God.
7. List three sons of Noah (3mks)
a. ________________________________________
b. ________________________________________
c. ________________________________________
8. Write true or false after the statements. (5mks)
a. Adam and Eve were placed in the garden of Gethsemane by God
_______________________________________
b. God told Adam and Eve not to eat the fruits of the tree of knowledge
 ______________________________________
c. The snake tricked Adam ____________________________________
d. Adam and Eve disobeyed God.
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(Total 20marks)