Candidate’s Assessment

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THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

KENYA JUNIOR SCHOOL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT

KJSEA
911/2
CREATIVE ARTS AND SPORTS (Theory)
Paper 2
SAMPLE PAPER
JANUARY 2025
TIME:1 Hour 40 Minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Write your name and assessment number in the spaces provided above.
2. Write the name and code of your school in the spaces provided above.
3. Put your signature and write the date of the assessment in the spaces provided above.
4. This paper consists of two sections A and B.
5. Each section has THREE parts: Part I - Performing Arts, Part II - Sports, Part III -Visual
Arts.
6. Section A comprises Multiple Choice Questions number: 1 to 40.
7. Section B comprises short structured and analysis questions number: 41 to 52.
8. Answer ALL the questions in section A on the separate answer sheet provided.
9. Answer ALL the questions in section B in the spaces provided on this question paper for
Part I - Performing Arts and Part III -Visual Arts.
10. For Part II - Sports, questions 45 and 46 are COMPULSORY. Choose EITHER question
47 or 48.
11. Do not remove any page from this question paper.
12. Answer all questions in English.
For official use only
SECTION B
Part Part I: Performing Arts Part II: Sports OPTIONAL Part III: Visual Arts

Task Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Question Number 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52
Maximum score 04 04 10 06 04 04 5 5 5 04 04 10
Candidate’s Score

This paper consists of 16 printed pages.

Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that
all the pages are printed as indicated and no questions are missing.
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 SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (40 Marks)
Read the instructions carefully.
1. You have been given this question paper and an answer sheet. This section of the
question paper consists of 40 multiple-choice questions.
2. Answer ALL questions on the answer sheet provided, NOT on the question paper.
3. Do all the necessary rough work on the question paper.

HOW TO USE THE ANSWER SHEET

4. Use an ordinary HB pencil.
5. Confirm that the answer sheet you have been provided with has the following:

YOUR ASSESSMENT NUMBER

YOUR NAME
NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL
NAME OF THE SUBJECT
6. Keep the answer sheet clean, dry and DO NOT fold it.
7. For each of the questions 1 – 40, four answers are given. The answers are lettered A, B, C and D.
In each case, only ONE of the four answers is correct. Choose the correct answer.
8. On the answer sheet, mark the correct answer by drawing a dark line inside the box as shown in
the example below.

17. Understanding the role of colour is important for artists to effectively communicate
their ideas.
Which of the following best describes the role of colour as an art element?
A. Colour is used to make artwork visually appealing.
B. Colour helps to show emotions and mood in artworks.
C. Colour plays a role in realistic and abstract artworks.
D. Colour enhances the subject matter in an artwork.
The correct answer is ‘B’.
On the answer sheet, in the set of boxes given, draw a dark line inside the box with the
letter C printed in it as marked below.

[A] [B] [C] [D]

9. The dark line MUST be within the box. DO NOT make any marks outside the boxes.
10. For each question, mark ONLY ONE box.

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 PART I : PERFORMING ARTS

1. Performance of a folksong involves an interaction of various components. Which of the following

is a component of a folk song?
A. Articulation
B. Dynamics
C. Instrumentation
D. Occasion

2. Below is the first half of a four-bar rhythm:

Which of the following options makes an appropriate second half?

A.
B.

C.

D.

3. A group of learners listened to a melody and noted the following features:

(i) It was easy to sing.
(ii) It was easy to dance to.
(iii) It was easy to remember.
(iv) It had balanced phrases.

Which three of the above features constitute qualities a good melody?

A. (i), (ii), (iv)
B. (i), (iii), (iv)
C. (ii), (iii), (iv)
D. (i), (ii), (iii)

4. Pitch in music refers to the__________.

A. highness or lowness of sound.
B. layering of notes to make sound.
C. loudness or softness of sound.
D. quality of notes that make sound.

5. Which of the following musical terms is not correctly matched with its corresponding sign?
A. Flat

B. Sharp
C. Crotchet

D. Loud p

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6. A learner listed the following as features of a scale in Music:
(i) Starts on G and ends on G
(ii) Has 3 sets of semitones
(iii)Has a sharp on note F
(iv) Has a total of 8 notes
(v) Has a sharp on note G

Which three of the features above correctly describe the scale of G major?
A. (i), (ii), (iv)
B. (i), (iii), (v)
C. (i), (ii), (v)
D. (i), (iii), (iv)

7. Zedo performed a Kenyan folksong for assessment. The teacher noticed that his voice could not
be heard properly. Which vocal technique did Zedo have a problem with?
A. Expression
B. Projection
C. Diction
D. Phrasing

8. Learners tapped the rhythm below while reciting its corresponding French rhythm names:

Which of the following are the French rhythm names that the learners recited?
A. Ta-te taa taa ta-te taa ta-te taa taa taa
B. Taa ta-te taa ta-te ta-te taa taa taa taa
C. Taa ta-te taa taa ta-te ta-te taa taa taa
D. Ta-te taa taa ta-te ta-te taa taa taa taa

9. Study the diagram of the keyboard below and answer the question that follows.

Identify the notes marked X and Y respectively.

A. D and B flat
B. D and A flat
C. D sharp and B
D. D flat and A sharp

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10. Creative Arts and Sports play various roles in society. Which of the following is not their social
role?
A. To promote unity
B. To create employment
C. To preserve culture
D. To promote patriotism

11. During a music lesson, Grade 7 learners tapped various rhythms. They incorporated three of the
aspects below except __________
A. Beat
B. Duration
C. Interval
D. Tempo

12. Which of the following notes is correctly matched with its rest?
A. Semibreve -
B. Minim -
C. Crotchet -
D. Quaver -

13. Which of the following is not a component of a story?

A. Backdrop
B. Plot
C. Setting
D. Theme

14. Mzee Mulwa was invited to tell a story to Grade 7 learners. His story had the following:
(i) a sad song
(ii) a clear plot
(iii) a happy ending
(iv) a funny character

Which of the characteristics is a quality of a good story?

A. (iii)
B. (i)
C. (iv)
D. (ii)

15. A Persona in a verse is ___________

A. the character in the verse.
B. the performer of the verse.
C. the setting in the verse.
D. the writer of the verse

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16. Mima used a song while telling a story to her fellow learners. Identify the role that the song
played in this story.
A. It lengthened duration of the story
B. It engaged the audience in the story
C. It identified the culture of the audience
D. It made the audience to dance

PART II: SPORTS

17. Four learners performed races as shown in the table below:

Abdi 400 meters
Amos 800 meters
Amani 200 metres
Ann 100 meters

Who among the four learners performed a middle-distance race?

A. Ann
B. Amani
C. Amos
D. Abdi

18. The following are steps followed during a Javelin throwing activity.
(i) Throwing.
(ii) Aiming.
(iii) Standing position.
(iv) Following through.

Which is the correct order of performing the activity?

A. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
B. (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
C. (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
D. (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)

19. The main reason why learners engage in sports activities is to _____
A. develop teamwork through group activities.
B. learn rules of the various games.
C. maintain a healthy life through physical fitness.
D. promote body growth and development.

20. In a game of football, players shoot when they__________________

A. are under pressure to score from the defenders.
B. are under pressure to score from their teammates.
C. have the ball and near the goal.
D. have the ball and an opportunity to score.

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21. When practising the skill of passing the ball in Handball, the captain asked the team to:
(i) Stand with their feet shoulder-width apart;
(ii) Hold the ball with both hands and spread the fingers;
(iii)Bring the ball to the side near the hip and bend the elbows;
(iv) Swing arms backwards and then forward, then pass the ball.

The type of pass performed by the team is_________________________

A. flick pass.
B. front pass.
C. jump pass.
D. side pass.

22. During a lesson, learners watched a video clip showing a 1500 meters race. They observed that
the race is a _______.
A. Relay race where teams of four athletes run equal distance.
B. long-distance race where athletes run 25 laps on a field.
C. middle-distance race where athletes run for 3.75 laps on a field.
D. short-distance race where athletes run on a straight section of the field.

23. Volleying is one of the basic skills used in a game of volleyball. The following are steps followed
when performing a volley.
i. Stand with feet shoulder with apart
ii. Positioning the hands
iii. Follow through
iv. Transfer bodyweight
v. Contact the ball
Which of the following is correct order of the steps?
A. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)
B. (i), (ii), (v), (iv), (iii)
C. (v), (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
D. (iv), (ii), (i), (v), (iii)

24. A Grade 9 teacher advised the learners to practice the skill of tripple jump. Which of the following
options shows the correct arrangement of the steps followed when performing triple jump?
A. Approach, flight, take-off, landing.
B. Approach, take-off, flight, landing.
C. Approach, landing, flight, take-off.
D. Approach, flight, landing, take-off.
25. A Grade 9 sports teacher introduced the skill of kicking in the game of rugby. The teacher asked
the learners to demonstrate the kicks as follows:
i. Juma – Place kick
ii. Zubeida – Punt kick
iii. Amani – drop kick
iv. Zawadi – grubber kick

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Which learner demonstrated the kick that is performed by releasing the ball and kicking it before it
touches the ground?
A. Juma
B. Zawadi
C. Zubeida
D. Amani

26. During the interschool Basketball competitions, Kiptanui was declared the best player of the
year. The teammates hugged him and sung songs in celebration. The teammates
showed___________.
A. Love.
B. Honesty.
C. Integrity.
D. Responsibility.

27. Grade 8 learners were put in groups of five. Each group was asked to discuss fair play in sports.
Which of the following could they have discussed?
A. Competition and responsibility.
B. Tolerance and respect.
C. Respect and contest.
D. Competition and tolerance

28. During a sports lesson, learners explained reasons why they should not use drugs to help them
improve performance. Which of the following is the BEST reason given by leaners?
A. Drug gives advantage to the performer.
B. Drug use leads to wastage of money.
C. Drug use leads to lateness in school.
D. Drug use leads to poor performance in academics.

PART III: VISUAL ARTS

29. Nimo researched on the components of 2D visual arts with focus on the concept of positive space.
In art, positive space refers to ____________________.
A. the area below the objects.
B. the area surrounding objects.
C. the area occupied by objects.
D. the depth created by overlapping objects.

30. A group of Learners were discussing on various types of balance found in artworks. Which type
of balance has elements equally distributed on either side of a vertical axis?
A. Symmetrical
B. Asymmetrical
C. Informal
D. Radial

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31. Looking at the artwork below, what artistic principle is demonstrated?

A. Contrast
B. Balance
C. Harmony
D. Rhythm

32. A group of learners designed their school’s new badge. They mixed a primary colour with an
adjacent secondary colour. What was the resultant colour?
A. Warm colour
B. Tertiary colour
C. Intermediate colour
D. Complementary colour

33. During a class discussion on the principles of design in art, Roni asked why a focal point is
important in an artwork. What answer would you give Roni?
A. It creates a sense of balance.
B. It attracts the viewer's attention.
C. It adds complexity to the artwork.
D. It determines the texture of the artwork.

34. Analyse the reproduction below of a type of drawing.

Choose the type of drawing it represents.

A. Landscape drawing
B. Nature drawing
C. Portrait drawing
D. Still life drawing

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35. Which one of the following options correctly defines objects that have length, width and height.
A. Texture
B. Shape
C. Form
D. Value

36. Which one of the techniques in the options is used in creating wooden sculptures?
A. Casting
B. Carving
C. Modelling
D. Assembling

37. A set designer has used a blue couch for a scene. Which colour should the costume of a character
sitting on the couch be to attract the most attention?
A. Red
B. Green
C. Yellow
D. Orange

38. Look at the sculpture below.

How many dimensions does it have?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four

39. A company requires sequence of drawings for an energy drink where an athlete takes a sip.
Which term refers to each image in the sequence of drawing?
A. Design
B. Frame
C. Story idea
D. Animation

40. You are in the process of printing on fabric using one colour. Why is it important to make
registration marks on the fabric before printing?
A. To align the pattern.
B. To scale the artwork.
C. To align the colours
D. To enhance artwork.

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 SECTION B: STRUCTURED AND ANALYSIS QUESTIONS (60 marks)

PART I: PERFORMING ARTS

Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided after each question

41. Write the letter names for each of the notes on the staves below in the spaces marked (i), (ii), (iii)
and (iv). (4 marks)

(i) _________ (ii) __________ (iii) ___________ (iv) ___________

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42. The following rhythm is in time. Rewrite it, grouping the notes appropriately. Insert bar lines.
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43. Learners of Juhudi Junior School prepared a Kenyan folksong for entertainment during their
school’s Parents’ Day. Their teacher asked them to use appropriate costumes and music instruments
in the folksong performance.

(a) Outline five roles of costumes in this performance. (5 marks)

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44. During their school’s Parents Day, learners from Waso Junior School performed a group verse that
they had presented at the Regional Drama festival and ranked at a qualifying 2nd position. The
parents found the learner’s presentation interesting.

(a) Identify two ways in which the parents could have responded the performance. (2 marks)

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(c) Outline two areas of improvement the regional adjudicators could have advised the learners to
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PART II: SPORTS

Answer questions 45 and 46. For question 47 and 48, answer only ONE of them.

45. During a school’s Sports Day, learners used staggers when starting the 800 meters race.
(a) Give the reason for starting the race on staggers. (2 marks)

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46. Grade 7 learners were playing football in two teams. One of the team members was made a referee.
Their teacher asked them to respect their teammates, opponents, and the referee.
Identify four ways they would show respect to the referee. (4 marks)
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47. A teacher introduced learners to a water entry skill during swimming.
i. What is a water entry activity? ( 2 marks)

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ii. Describe two water entry methods applied by the learners. (4 marks)

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48. During a sports lesson, learners were introduced to tagging games.
i. What is a tagging game? (2 Marks)

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ii. How are tagging games played in your community? (4 marks)

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PART III: VISUAL ARTS

Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided after each question

50. (a) As a curator at an art gallery, part of the preparation process for an exhibition involves
ensuring artworks are properly mounted to enhance visual impact.
In the reproduction below of a painting, use dotted lines to mark how the artwork would look
like when mounted. (2 marks)

(b) Learners displayed their artworks during an open day and visitors were impressed
at the way the exhibition space was used. Describe two ways of making an art display
space exciting. (2 marks)

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51. During a picture-making activity, learners made an artwork using the crayon etching technique.
Outline four steps they followed in the process. (4 marks)

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52. Learners in an art appreciation lesson were analysed various aspects of the reproduction of the
painting below.
Analyze the possible title for the painting and discuss how the subject matter and use of space are
applied in the artwork

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