SECTION A

(10 marks)
(Time Suggested: 15 minutes)

Answer all questions in this paper.

The text below is about ways how to curb road accidents.

Question 1
Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. The errors have been underlined
for you.

Write one word to correct the error in the space provided. An example has been given. The
correct word must not change the meaning of the sentences.

Road accidents occur daily. What is alarming is that the rate of road
e.g are_________
accidents in our country is rather high. It is imperative that awareness
campaigns is carried out, especially in schools. The setting out of road (a) _____________
safety clubs in schools is a step for the right direction. The Ministry of (b) _____________
Education may even step in by making road safety part of the schools
(c) _____________
curriculum and at least a compulsory co-curricular activities. Local traffic
police can conduct talks on road safety most regularly in schools. In (d) _____________

addition, traffic games for schoolchildren should be revived as this can (e) _____________
teach the young participants road courtesy and the importance of not
(f) _____________
breaking traffic roles. Poster competitions on road safety should also be
(g) _____________
held at all level. The mass media especially television and newspapers
have an important role to carry to help curb road accidents. Last but not (h) _____________
least, the relevant authorities should come up hard on those who break (i) _____________
traffic rules. Hefty fines should be imposed.
(j) _____________

[10 marks]