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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. Question 10 is compulsory.
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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 tones in List A with the corresponding types of tones in List B.
SECTION B (54 marks) · Answer ALL questions · 9 marks each
SECTION C (30 marks) · Answer TWO questions, 15 marks each · Question 10 is compulsory
List of readings (questions 9–11): Plays – The Lion and the Jewel, The Trials of Brother Jero, Dilemma of a Ghost, The Government Inspector. Novels – A Walk in the Night and Other Stories, Houseboy, The Old Man and the Medal, The Concubine. Poetry – Selected Poems (TIE), Growing up with Poetry.
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Is the Form Four Literature in English Terminal 2026 paper free?
Yes. The May 2026 Terminal 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.
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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.
Which questions are compulsory in the Terminal paper?
Answer all questions in Sections A and B. In Section C, answer two questions, and Question 10 (impact of racism and oppression in two novels) is compulsory.
What topics does the Form 4 Literature in English terminal exam cover?
Plot structure, stage directions, functions of literature, poetry types, point of view, tone, diction, sense devices, oral literature, and set books such as The Lion and the Jewel, Dilemma of a Ghost, Houseboy and A Walk in the Night.
Where can I find other Literature in English exam types?
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