Primary Six Examination — English — 2026 Mock 1

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Primary Six Examination — English — 2026 Mock 1

2026 · Mock 1

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Question 1 of 64

1 In each of the questions 1 to 5, fill in the blank space with a suitable word.
1. Look both ways you cross the road.
2. A tailor uses a machine to clothes.
3. We must always traffic rules to stay safe.
4. do you keep your dictionary, Musa?
5. The carpenter cut the timber a sharp saw.
2 In each of the questions 6 to 15, use the correct form of the word given in brackets to complete the sentence.
6. Nakato is the of the two girls. (tall)
7. The bread from that bakery is very . (taste)
8. The carpenter did his work with great . (skilful)
9. The pupils have been since morning. (debate)
10. The tailor has my school uniform. (sew)
11. The driver drove through the town. (careful)
12. The children their lunch at the hotel. (eat)
13. My friend is not a Ugandan but a . (Tanzania)
14. The visitors were at the hotel. (welcome)
15. Baking is more than digging. (enjoy)
3 For each of the questions 16 and 17, give the plural of the given word.
16. knife →
17. loaf →
4 For each of the questions 18 and 19, write the opposite of the word given in brackets.
18. The waiter was very to the guest. (polite)
19. The road was after the heavy rains. (smooth)
5 In each of the questions 20 and 21, give one word for the words in brackets.
20. A makes chairs and tables from wood. (a person who makes things from wood)
21. We looked up the word in a . (a book that gives the meanings of words)
6 22. Arrange these words in alphabetical order: hammer, nail, saw, timber.

Drag items to reorder. Arrange the 4 items in the correct sequence.

  • hammer
  • timber
  • saw
  • nail
7 23. Arrange these words in alphabetical order: tailor, baker, carpenter, butcher.

Drag items to reorder. Arrange the 4 items in the correct sequence.

  • tailor
  • butcher
  • carpenter
  • baker
8 24. Rearrange the words to form a correct sentence: road / cross / the / carefully / always.

Drag items to reorder. Arrange the 5 items in the correct sequence.

  • the
  • cross
  • Always
  • road
  • carefully
9 25. Rearrange the words to form a correct sentence: dictionary / a / meanings / gives / of / words.

Drag items to reorder. Arrange the 6 items in the correct sequence.

  • of
  • meanings
  • gives
  • A
  • dictionary
  • words
10 For each of the questions 26 and 27, write the given short forms in full.
26. we'll =
27. don't =
11 28. flour

In each of the questions 28 to 30, choose the sentence in which the given word is used correctly.

12 29. brake

In each of the questions 28 to 30, choose the sentence in which the given word is used correctly.

13 30. son

In each of the questions 28 to 30, choose the sentence in which the given word is used correctly.

14 31. A lorry is bigger than a car. (Rewrite using: ... as ... as ...)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

15 32. Opio is a carpenter. His brother is a tailor. (Join using: but)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

16 33. A saw is useful. A hammer is also useful. (Rewrite beginning: Both ...)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

17 34. Mukasa is a rich man. He does not own a car. (Rewrite beginning: Although ...)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

18 35. The pupils were very tired. They could not finish the debate. (Rewrite using: too ... to)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

19 36. The girl won the debate. She is my sister. (Join using: who)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

20 37. Nabwire was baking bread. Her brother was reading. (Join using: while)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

21 38. Father parked the car. Then we entered the hotel. (Join using: after)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

22 39. I have not visited my grandmother for three weeks. (Rewrite ending: ... ago.)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

23 40. Kato went to the workshop at 8:00 a.m. He is still there. (Rewrite using: since)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

24 41. Namuli did not lock the door. (Rewrite using: ... by ...)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

25 42. People in Tanzania speak Swahili. (Rewrite beginning: Swahili ...)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

26 43. Mukisa will not travel by bus. Mukisa will not travel by boda. (Join using: neither ... nor)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

27 44. You must look both ways or you will not be safe. (Rewrite beginning: If ...)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

28 45. If I had money, I would open a bakery. (Rewrite ending: ... if I had money.)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

29 46. It is our duty to keep the road clean. (Rewrite using: responsible)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

30 47. Suzan paid ten thousand shillings for the cake. (Rewrite using: spent)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

31 48. All carpenters use tools. (Rewrite beginning: Every ...)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

32 49. Mr. Ochen is a very hard-working baker. (Rewrite as an exclamation beginning: What ...)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

33 50. Akello did not buy any bread. (Add a question tag)

In each of the questions 31 to 50, rewrite the sentence as instructed in brackets.

Marks: 1 points

51. Read the passage below and then answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

Every morning, Okello walked to school along a busy road in Jinja. Many lorries and taxis used the road. Okello knew that the road was dangerous, so he was always careful.

One day, Okello reached the road and wanted to cross. He remembered what his teacher had taught him. He stopped at the edge of the road. He looked right, then left, then right again.

As he waited, a small boy ran into the road to pick a ball. A taxi was coming very fast. Okello shouted loudly and pulled the boy back. The taxi passed by, missing the boy.

The driver stopped and thanked Okello. People who were passing by praised him. They said he was a brave and clever boy. From that day, the small boy always looked both ways before crossing.

34 (a) Where did Okello walk every morning?

Marks: 1 points

51. Read the passage below and then answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

Every morning, Okello walked to school along a busy road in Jinja. Many lorries and taxis used the road. Okello knew that the road was dangerous, so he was always careful.

One day, Okello reached the road and wanted to cross. He remembered what his teacher had taught him. He stopped at the edge of the road. He looked right, then left, then right again.

As he waited, a small boy ran into the road to pick a ball. A taxi was coming very fast. Okello shouted loudly and pulled the boy back. The taxi passed by, missing the boy.

The driver stopped and thanked Okello. People who were passing by praised him. They said he was a brave and clever boy. From that day, the small boy always looked both ways before crossing.

35 (b) Why was the road dangerous?

Marks: 1 points

51. Read the passage below and then answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

Every morning, Okello walked to school along a busy road in Jinja. Many lorries and taxis used the road. Okello knew that the road was dangerous, so he was always careful.

One day, Okello reached the road and wanted to cross. He remembered what his teacher had taught him. He stopped at the edge of the road. He looked right, then left, then right again.

As he waited, a small boy ran into the road to pick a ball. A taxi was coming very fast. Okello shouted loudly and pulled the boy back. The taxi passed by, missing the boy.

The driver stopped and thanked Okello. People who were passing by praised him. They said he was a brave and clever boy. From that day, the small boy always looked both ways before crossing.

36 (c) What did Okello do before he crossed the road?

Marks: 1 points

51. Read the passage below and then answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

Every morning, Okello walked to school along a busy road in Jinja. Many lorries and taxis used the road. Okello knew that the road was dangerous, so he was always careful.

One day, Okello reached the road and wanted to cross. He remembered what his teacher had taught him. He stopped at the edge of the road. He looked right, then left, then right again.

As he waited, a small boy ran into the road to pick a ball. A taxi was coming very fast. Okello shouted loudly and pulled the boy back. The taxi passed by, missing the boy.

The driver stopped and thanked Okello. People who were passing by praised him. They said he was a brave and clever boy. From that day, the small boy always looked both ways before crossing.

37 (d) Who ran into the road?

Marks: 1 points

51. Read the passage below and then answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

Every morning, Okello walked to school along a busy road in Jinja. Many lorries and taxis used the road. Okello knew that the road was dangerous, so he was always careful.

One day, Okello reached the road and wanted to cross. He remembered what his teacher had taught him. He stopped at the edge of the road. He looked right, then left, then right again.

As he waited, a small boy ran into the road to pick a ball. A taxi was coming very fast. Okello shouted loudly and pulled the boy back. The taxi passed by, missing the boy.

The driver stopped and thanked Okello. People who were passing by praised him. They said he was a brave and clever boy. From that day, the small boy always looked both ways before crossing.

38 (e) Why did the small boy run into the road?

Marks: 1 points

51. Read the passage below and then answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

Every morning, Okello walked to school along a busy road in Jinja. Many lorries and taxis used the road. Okello knew that the road was dangerous, so he was always careful.

One day, Okello reached the road and wanted to cross. He remembered what his teacher had taught him. He stopped at the edge of the road. He looked right, then left, then right again.

As he waited, a small boy ran into the road to pick a ball. A taxi was coming very fast. Okello shouted loudly and pulled the boy back. The taxi passed by, missing the boy.

The driver stopped and thanked Okello. People who were passing by praised him. They said he was a brave and clever boy. From that day, the small boy always looked both ways before crossing.

39 (f) What did Okello do to save the boy?

Marks: 1 points

51. Read the passage below and then answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

Every morning, Okello walked to school along a busy road in Jinja. Many lorries and taxis used the road. Okello knew that the road was dangerous, so he was always careful.

One day, Okello reached the road and wanted to cross. He remembered what his teacher had taught him. He stopped at the edge of the road. He looked right, then left, then right again.

As he waited, a small boy ran into the road to pick a ball. A taxi was coming very fast. Okello shouted loudly and pulled the boy back. The taxi passed by, missing the boy.

The driver stopped and thanked Okello. People who were passing by praised him. They said he was a brave and clever boy. From that day, the small boy always looked both ways before crossing.

40 (g) What did the driver do after he stopped?

Marks: 1 points

51. Read the passage below and then answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

Every morning, Okello walked to school along a busy road in Jinja. Many lorries and taxis used the road. Okello knew that the road was dangerous, so he was always careful.

One day, Okello reached the road and wanted to cross. He remembered what his teacher had taught him. He stopped at the edge of the road. He looked right, then left, then right again.

As he waited, a small boy ran into the road to pick a ball. A taxi was coming very fast. Okello shouted loudly and pulled the boy back. The taxi passed by, missing the boy.

The driver stopped and thanked Okello. People who were passing by praised him. They said he was a brave and clever boy. From that day, the small boy always looked both ways before crossing.

41 (h) How did the people describe Okello?

Marks: 1 points

51. Read the passage below and then answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

Every morning, Okello walked to school along a busy road in Jinja. Many lorries and taxis used the road. Okello knew that the road was dangerous, so he was always careful.

One day, Okello reached the road and wanted to cross. He remembered what his teacher had taught him. He stopped at the edge of the road. He looked right, then left, then right again.

As he waited, a small boy ran into the road to pick a ball. A taxi was coming very fast. Okello shouted loudly and pulled the boy back. The taxi passed by, missing the boy.

The driver stopped and thanked Okello. People who were passing by praised him. They said he was a brave and clever boy. From that day, the small boy always looked both ways before crossing.

42 (i) What lesson did the small boy learn?

Marks: 1 points

51. Read the passage below and then answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

Every morning, Okello walked to school along a busy road in Jinja. Many lorries and taxis used the road. Okello knew that the road was dangerous, so he was always careful.

One day, Okello reached the road and wanted to cross. He remembered what his teacher had taught him. He stopped at the edge of the road. He looked right, then left, then right again.

As he waited, a small boy ran into the road to pick a ball. A taxi was coming very fast. Okello shouted loudly and pulled the boy back. The taxi passed by, missing the boy.

The driver stopped and thanked Okello. People who were passing by praised him. They said he was a brave and clever boy. From that day, the small boy always looked both ways before crossing.

43 (j) Suggest a suitable title for the passage.

Marks: 1 points

52. Study the hotel bill below and answer the questions that follow.

Study the hotel bill below and answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

NILE VIEW HOTEL — JINJA
Date12/06/2026
Guest NameMr. Wanyama David
Room Number14
Number of nights2
Room (per night)sh 60,000
Mealssh 30,000
Total to paysh 150,000
Served byNabirye Grace
44 (a) What is the name of this document?

Marks: 1 points

52. Study the hotel bill below and answer the questions that follow.

Study the hotel bill below and answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

NILE VIEW HOTEL — JINJA
Date12/06/2026
Guest NameMr. Wanyama David
Room Number14
Number of nights2
Room (per night)sh 60,000
Mealssh 30,000
Total to paysh 150,000
Served byNabirye Grace
45 (b) In which hotel did the guest stay?

Marks: 1 points

52. Study the hotel bill below and answer the questions that follow.

Study the hotel bill below and answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

NILE VIEW HOTEL — JINJA
Date12/06/2026
Guest NameMr. Wanyama David
Room Number14
Number of nights2
Room (per night)sh 60,000
Mealssh 30,000
Total to paysh 150,000
Served byNabirye Grace
46 (c) On what date was the bill made?

Marks: 1 points

52. Study the hotel bill below and answer the questions that follow.

Study the hotel bill below and answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

NILE VIEW HOTEL — JINJA
Date12/06/2026
Guest NameMr. Wanyama David
Room Number14
Number of nights2
Room (per night)sh 60,000
Mealssh 30,000
Total to paysh 150,000
Served byNabirye Grace
47 (d) What is the name of the guest?

Marks: 1 points

52. Study the hotel bill below and answer the questions that follow.

Study the hotel bill below and answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

NILE VIEW HOTEL — JINJA
Date12/06/2026
Guest NameMr. Wanyama David
Room Number14
Number of nights2
Room (per night)sh 60,000
Mealssh 30,000
Total to paysh 150,000
Served byNabirye Grace
48 (e) In which room did the guest stay?

Marks: 1 points

52. Study the hotel bill below and answer the questions that follow.

Study the hotel bill below and answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

NILE VIEW HOTEL — JINJA
Date12/06/2026
Guest NameMr. Wanyama David
Room Number14
Number of nights2
Room (per night)sh 60,000
Mealssh 30,000
Total to paysh 150,000
Served byNabirye Grace
49 (f) For how many nights did the guest stay?

Marks: 1 points

52. Study the hotel bill below and answer the questions that follow.

Study the hotel bill below and answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

NILE VIEW HOTEL — JINJA
Date12/06/2026
Guest NameMr. Wanyama David
Room Number14
Number of nights2
Room (per night)sh 60,000
Mealssh 30,000
Total to paysh 150,000
Served byNabirye Grace
50 (g) How much was one night in the room?

Marks: 1 points

52. Study the hotel bill below and answer the questions that follow.

Study the hotel bill below and answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

NILE VIEW HOTEL — JINJA
Date12/06/2026
Guest NameMr. Wanyama David
Room Number14
Number of nights2
Room (per night)sh 60,000
Mealssh 30,000
Total to paysh 150,000
Served byNabirye Grace
51 (h) How much was the total bill?

Marks: 1 points

52. Study the hotel bill below and answer the questions that follow.

Study the hotel bill below and answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

NILE VIEW HOTEL — JINJA
Date12/06/2026
Guest NameMr. Wanyama David
Room Number14
Number of nights2
Room (per night)sh 60,000
Mealssh 30,000
Total to paysh 150,000
Served byNabirye Grace
52 (i) Who served the guest?

Marks: 1 points

52. Study the hotel bill below and answer the questions that follow.

Study the hotel bill below and answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

NILE VIEW HOTEL — JINJA
Date12/06/2026
Guest NameMr. Wanyama David
Room Number14
Number of nights2
Room (per night)sh 60,000
Mealssh 30,000
Total to paysh 150,000
Served byNabirye Grace
53 (j) Why is a hotel bill important to the guest?

Marks: 1 points

53. Read the poem below and answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

Read the poem below and then answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

The Busy Carpenter

Tap, tap, tap, goes the carpenter's hammer,
Making chairs and tables all day.

He measures the timber, straight and long,
He cuts and he joins in the right way.

His hands are rough, his heart is kind,
He works for his children with care.

When evening comes and the sun goes down,
He rests in his old wooden chair.

54 (a) Who is the poem about?

Marks: 1 points

53. Read the poem below and answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

Read the poem below and then answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

The Busy Carpenter

Tap, tap, tap, goes the carpenter's hammer,
Making chairs and tables all day.

He measures the timber, straight and long,
He cuts and he joins in the right way.

His hands are rough, his heart is kind,
He works for his children with care.

When evening comes and the sun goes down,
He rests in his old wooden chair.

55 (b) What sound does the carpenter's hammer make?

Marks: 1 points

53. Read the poem below and answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

Read the poem below and then answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

The Busy Carpenter

Tap, tap, tap, goes the carpenter's hammer,
Making chairs and tables all day.

He measures the timber, straight and long,
He cuts and he joins in the right way.

His hands are rough, his heart is kind,
He works for his children with care.

When evening comes and the sun goes down,
He rests in his old wooden chair.

56 (c) Name two things the carpenter makes.

Marks: 1 points

53. Read the poem below and answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

Read the poem below and then answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

The Busy Carpenter

Tap, tap, tap, goes the carpenter's hammer,
Making chairs and tables all day.

He measures the timber, straight and long,
He cuts and he joins in the right way.

His hands are rough, his heart is kind,
He works for his children with care.

When evening comes and the sun goes down,
He rests in his old wooden chair.

57 (d) What does the carpenter do to the timber?

Marks: 1 points

53. Read the poem below and answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

Read the poem below and then answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

The Busy Carpenter

Tap, tap, tap, goes the carpenter's hammer,
Making chairs and tables all day.

He measures the timber, straight and long,
He cuts and he joins in the right way.

His hands are rough, his heart is kind,
He works for his children with care.

When evening comes and the sun goes down,
He rests in his old wooden chair.

58 (e) Who does the carpenter work for?

Marks: 1 points

53. Read the poem below and answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

Read the poem below and then answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

The Busy Carpenter

Tap, tap, tap, goes the carpenter's hammer,
Making chairs and tables all day.

He measures the timber, straight and long,
He cuts and he joins in the right way.

His hands are rough, his heart is kind,
He works for his children with care.

When evening comes and the sun goes down,
He rests in his old wooden chair.

59 (f) What does the carpenter do in the evening?

Marks: 1 points

53. Read the poem below and answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

Read the poem below and then answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

The Busy Carpenter

Tap, tap, tap, goes the carpenter's hammer,
Making chairs and tables all day.

He measures the timber, straight and long,
He cuts and he joins in the right way.

His hands are rough, his heart is kind,
He works for his children with care.

When evening comes and the sun goes down,
He rests in his old wooden chair.

60 (g) How many stanzas does the poem have?

Marks: 1 points

53. Read the poem below and answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

Read the poem below and then answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

The Busy Carpenter

Tap, tap, tap, goes the carpenter's hammer,
Making chairs and tables all day.

He measures the timber, straight and long,
He cuts and he joins in the right way.

His hands are rough, his heart is kind,
He works for his children with care.

When evening comes and the sun goes down,
He rests in his old wooden chair.

61 (h) Do you think the carpenter is lazy? Give a reason.

Marks: 1 points

53. Read the poem below and answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

Read the poem below and then answer, in full sentences, the questions that follow.

The Busy Carpenter

Tap, tap, tap, goes the carpenter's hammer,
Making chairs and tables all day.

He measures the timber, straight and long,
He cuts and he joins in the right way.

His hands are rough, his heart is kind,
He works for his children with care.

When evening comes and the sun goes down,
He rests in his old wooden chair.

62 (i) Give another word or group of words with the same meaning as each underlined word: (i) rough (ii) kind.

Marks: 2 points

63 54. Complete the conversation between a guest and a hotel receptionist. Drag each of the guest's replies into the correct space.
Receptionist: Good afternoon. Welcome to Nile View Hotel.
Guest: Drop here
Receptionist: How may I help you?
Guest: Drop here
Receptionist: For how many nights?
Guest: Drop here
Receptionist: Do you want a single or a double room?
Guest: Drop here
Receptionist: A single room costs sixty thousand shillings a night.
Guest: Drop here
Receptionist: May I have your name, please?
Guest: Drop here
Receptionist: Here is your key. Your room is number fourteen.
Guest: Drop here
Receptionist: Breakfast is served at seven o'clock.
Guest: Drop here
Receptionist: Do you need anything else?
Guest: Drop here
Receptionist: Enjoy your stay. Goodbye.
Guest: Drop here

📦Word Bank:

I will come for breakfast at seven.
I want a single room.
I would like a room, please.
Good afternoon.
No, that is all.
Thank you for the key.
My name is David Wanyama.
That price is fair.
I want a room for two nights.
Goodbye.
64 55. Rearrange the parts below to form a correct informal letter to your friend.

Drag items to reorder. Arrange the 11 items in the correct sequence.

  • During the holidays I helped my uncle in his bakery and learnt how to make bread.
  • 12th June 2026
  • Jinja.
  • P.O. Box 45,
  • Thank you very much for the kind letter that you sent me last week.
  • Nile Primary School,
  • I am very happy because our school won the debate competition this term.
  • Your friend,
  • Dear Maria,
  • Please come and visit me during the December holidays.
  • Doreen

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