What examination does this resource concern?

Puntland administers Grade 8 primary certificate examinations. Its current examination portal covers Grades 8 and 12 and provides a 2026 exam-reporting service. Historical papers identify the Puntland National Examinations Board (PNEB).

What format and languages should candidates expect?

Written primary subject papers. The reviewed 2023 English paper includes comprehension, vocabulary and grammar; its structure and historical timing are not a complete specification for all 2026 subjects. English is confirmed by the reviewed PNEB Grade 8 English paper. The Learning Passport also lists learning resources in Somali and Arabic, but resource languages alone do not prove all current examination media; confirm the complete assessment language list with the office.

Does this cover the complete examination?

This is independent practice: an English-language MCQ study adaptation for selected topics, not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for writing, speaking, practical or performance practice. It does not cover every subject or skill. The topic percentages describe this bank only, not official examination weights.

Where should I confirm entry rules, fees and marks?

The assessment is for Grade 8 pupils. Confirm current school registration, required documents, subject entry, private-candidate and resit rules with the school and examination office. Current fees, duration, total question count and pass marks were not confirmed in the reviewed sources. Obtain the current candidate instructions from the examining authority.

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1Calculate the result of 4,560 + 2,875 - 1,420.

A.6,015

B.5,915

C.6,115

D.7,435

Explanation: First, perform the addition: 4,560 + 2,875 = 7,435. Next, subtract 1,420 from this sum: 7,435 - 1,420 = 6,015.

2Work out 3/4 + 2/5 and express the answer as a fraction.

A.5/9

B.17/20

C.11/20

D.23/20

Explanation: To add fractions with different denominators, find the lowest common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 5, which is 20. Convert each fraction: 3/4 = 15/20 and 2/5 = 8/20. Adding the numerators gives 15/20 + 8/20 = 23/20 (or 1 3/20).

3What is the product of 12.5 and 0.4?

A.0.5

B.5

C.50

D.500

Explanation: Multiply the numbers as whole integers: 125 × 4 = 500. Since 12.5 has one decimal place and 0.4 has one decimal place, count two decimal places from the right: 5.00, which simplifies to 5.

4Of 80 seedlings planted in a school garden, 24 are acacia seedlings. What percentage of the seedlings are acacias?

A.19.2%

B.24%

C.30%

D.70%

Explanation: A percentage expresses the part as a fraction of the whole, multiplied by 100. Here (24/80) × 100 = 30%.

5Ali and Jama share USD 120 in the ratio 2 : 3. How much does Jama receive? All answer amounts are in USD.

A.$48

B.$60

C.$80

D.$72

Explanation: Total number of parts = 2 + 3 = 5 parts. Each part is worth $120 ÷ 5 = $24. Since Jama receives 3 parts, his share is 3 × $24 = $72.

6A rectangular school garden in Garowe has a length of 45 metres and a width of 25 metres. What is the perimeter of the garden?

A.70 m

B.140 m

C.1,125 m

D.280 m

Explanation: The perimeter of a rectangle is given by P = 2 × (length + width). Here, P = 2 × (45 + 25) = 2 × 70 = 140 metres.

7What is the area of a right-angled triangle with a base of 12 cm and a height of 7 cm?

A.19 cm²

B.38 cm²

C.84 cm²

D.42 cm²

Explanation: Use half the product of the base and perpendicular height. The area is 12 × 7/2 = 42 cm².

8A student scored 14, 16, 18, 12, and 20 in five weekly maths quizzes. What is the mean score?

A.16

B.14

C.15

D.18

Explanation: The five scores total 80. Dividing by five gives a mean of 16.

9Evaluate (3/8 + 1/4) ÷ 5/6 and express your answer in simplest form.

A.3/4

B.5/12

C.25/48

D.1 1/4

Explanation: First, evaluate the expression in parentheses: 3/8 + 1/4 = 3/8 + 2/8 = 5/8. Next, divide by 5/6 by multiplying by its reciprocal: (5/8) × (6/5) = 30/40 = 3/4.

10A sack of rice is priced at USD 45 and receives a 12% discount. What is the sale price? All answer amounts are in USD.

A.$5.40

B.$33.00

C.$39.60

D.$40.40

Explanation: Calculate the discount: 12% of $45 = 0.12 × 45 = $5.40. Subtract the discount from the original price: $45.00 - $5.40 = $39.60.

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