Form Four Literature in English Mid-term 1 Exam 2026 with Marking Scheme

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Paper: Form Four Literature in English Mid-term Examination, 2026Time: 3 hoursMarks: Section A 16 · Section B 54 · Section C 30

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This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of eleven (11) questions.
Answer all questions in sections A and B and two (2) questions from section C.
Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
Write your Examination number on every page of your answer sheet(s).

Question 1 score: 0 / 10Question 2 score: 0 / 6

SECTION A (16 marks)

1. For each of the items (i)–(x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives. (10 marks)

2. Matching items (6 marks)

Match the descriptions of poetic terms in List A with the correct terms in List B.

SECTION B (54 marks) · Answer ALL questions · 9 marks each

SECTION C (30 marks) · Answer TWO questions, 15 marks each

Texts referred to (questions 9–11): Novels – A Man of the People, Betrayal in the City. Plays – The Trials of Brother Jero, The Lion and the Jewel. Poems – “The Vultures” (David Diop), “The Soldier” (Rupert Brooke).

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Is the Form Four Literature in English Mid-term 1 2026 paper free?

Yes. The 2026 paper is free to attempt interactively on this page. Click to view the options for each multiple-choice question, check your answer instantly, and open model answers for the open questions. Earlier years are on the Click Online Academy app.

How does the interactive marking scheme work?

For Question 1, press View options, choose an answer, then press Check Answer. For Question 2, pick a letter from List B and press Check Answer. For Sections B and C, write your own answer (optional) then press View Answer to compare with the marking scheme.

What topics does the Form 4 Literature in English mid-term cover?

Functions of literature, poetic devices and terms, literary terms, features of poetry and novels, oral literature, and set books such as The Trials of Brother Jero, The Lion and the Jewel, A Man of the People and Betrayal in the City.

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