The students: / audience -are bored /disinterested in topic - hungry - indisciplined Any 2pts 1mk each
The speaker
- Is inaudible
- Irrelevant
- Poor mastery of content
- Fails to establish rapport with audience
- Uses difficult language
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Read the passage below and fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. The house extensively debated the cancellation 1____ secondary school examination results for...
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Read the passage below and fill in each blank space with an appropriate word.
The house extensively debated the cancellation 1________________ secondary school examination results for 2____________________schools in Garissa County, and to a lesser extent other parts of Northern Kenya. Members of parliament from the region were 3_______________ satisfied with the explanations from Education Minister Sam Ongeri. The minister explained how the suspect examination scripts were 4____________________ and 5_____________________ checked before the decision was made to cancel the results. He also told the House that investigations have uncovered 6_____________________ organized criminal network behind examination fraud some of the ringleaders have been arrested and charged in court. We support the strongest possible action. Those 7______________________ the cartels must face the full force of the law. Students who hope to 8______________________ ahead by cheating must face the appropriate penalty: Cancellation of 9______________________ results. Parents and teachers who collude to help their young charges to get ahead through crooked means must 10__________________________ be exposed, shamed, and punished.
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November 10, 2017
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The Novel Witi Ihimaera, The whale Rider From Witi Ihimaera’s novel “The Whale Rider”, it is clear that certain stereotypes about women are quite unnecessary....
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The Novel Witi Ihimaera, The whale Rider From Witi Ihimaera’s novel “The Whale Rider”, it is clear that certain stereotypes about women are quite unnecessary. Using illustrations from the Novel, write an essay in favour of this statement.
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November 9, 2017
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Drama John Ruganda, Shreds of Tenderness Using illustrations from John Ruganda’s play Shreds of Tenderness”, write an essay entitled, “Opportunism thrives in adversity”.
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Drama John Ruganda, Shreds of Tenderness Using illustrations from John Ruganda’s play Shreds of Tenderness”, write an essay entitled, “Opportunism thrives in adversity”.
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November 9, 2017
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The following sentences are repetitive. Rewrite them without repetition (i) When she met him he was wearing a suit that was black in colour.
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The following sentences are repetitive. Rewrite them without repetition
i) When she met him he was wearing a suit that was black in colour.
ii) You will not succeed not unless if you work hard.
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November 9, 2017
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Explain the difference in meaning between the following pair of sentences. (i) I saw him crossing the road. (ii) I saw him cross the...
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Explain the difference in meaning between the following pair of sentences.
i) I saw him crossing the road.
ii) I saw him cross the road.
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November 9, 2017
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Akawala akaawa kaawa akaawa ka wa?
The girl who gave kaawa bitter coffee, where is she from?
i) Which genre of oral literature has been used above?...
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Akawala akaawa kaawa akaawa ka wa?
The girl who gave kaawa bitter coffee, where is she from?
i) Which genre of oral literature has been used above? (1mk)
ii) Describe a situation in which the above genre can be used. (2mks)
iii) The above genre has been translated into English, what two things have been lost in the translation? (2mks)
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November 9, 2017
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For each of the following letters, provide a word in which the letter is silent. (i) t (ii) n (iii) l (iv) b (v) p...
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For each of the following letters, provide a word in which the letter is silent.
i) t
ii) n
iii) l
iv) b
v) p
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November 9, 2017
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Read the poem below and answer the questions which follow.
ACOLI SONG
If death were not there,
Where would the inheritor get things?
The cattle have been left for...
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Read the poem below and answer the questions which follow.
ACOLI SONG
If death were not there,
Where would the inheritor get things?
The cattle have been left for the inheritor,
Ee, how would the inheritor get things?
The iron-roofed house has been left for the inheritor.
The inheritor is most lucky
Ee, brother tell me
If death were not there
Ugly one, whose daughter, would have married you?
A wife has been left for the inheritor;
Ee, inheritor , how would you have lived?
The house has been left for the inheritor,
If death were not there,
How would the inheritor get things?
i) Show how rhythm has been achieved in the song above. (2mks)
ii) How would you say the last line of the poem and why? (2mks)
iii) Imagine you are reading this poem aloud in class, explain three ways in which you would ensure your audience gets the message. (3mks)
iv) What three things would you do to overcome nervousness when presenting the above oral poem. (3mks)
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November 9, 2017
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Your friend who stays in Thika has sent you an e-mail informing you that he has a party at home to celebrate the home coming...
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Your friend who stays in Thika has sent you an e-mail informing you that he has a party at home to celebrate the home coming of his sister, who has been studying overseas for five years. He has requested you to send him a recipe for a meal that he can prepare for his six guests. Reply to the e-mail with the recipe for your friend’s guests.
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November 9, 2017
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Underline the odd word in each of the following group of words.1. lock, son, does, luck 2. flood, son, fan, fun 3. cut, blood, cup, hoard 4. son,...
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Underline the odd word in each of the following group of words.
1. lock, son, does, luck
2. flood, son, fan, fun
3. cut, blood, cup, hoard
4. sun, hurt, one
5. young, done, ban, dust
6. among, court, enough, cud
7. couple, cop, corps, carp
8. southern, ban, does, lock
9. nut, bus, born, hut
10. hot, hut, cut, does
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November 6, 2017
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From the list below identify five pairs of words with the same pronunciation.
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From the list below identify five pairs of words with the same pronunciation.
chair ear ours honours ewe blew mum flower
air blue comb main heir you hours bloom
mump hair flour mane
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October 24, 2017
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Choose the correct alternative from the brackets to complete the sentences.
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Choose the correct alternative from the brackets to complete the sentences.
i)Those who sat (infront, in front)..........rarely dozed.
ii)When I left the room earlier,they were..............(altogether,all together).
iii)........................(except,accept,exempt) Njiru arrived on time.
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October 24, 2017
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Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the verb in brackets.
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Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the verb in brackets.
i)The new farm had .............. (cost) him a fortune.
ii)He had ............... (drive)the whole night and was exhausted.
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October 24, 2017
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Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of word in brackets.
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Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of word in brackets.
i)After the fight,Juma went off to wash his ............... nose.(blood)
ii)I told him that I was .................for her help.(gratitude)
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October 24, 2017
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Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blanks in the sentences below.
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Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blanks in the sentences below.
i)We should complement her................(for,at,in) work well done.
ii)The child was suffering ...................(of,from,under) malaria.
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October 24, 2017
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Fill in the blank space with the correct form of word in brackets.
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Fill in the blank space with the correct form of word in brackets.
The company was running ..............(profit)
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October 24, 2017
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Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given.Do not change the meaning of the sentence.
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Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given.Do not change the meaning of the sentence.
i)The mourner wailed uncontrollably as she rolled on the ground.
ii)The adventure I had was exciting.(End with adventure)
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October 24, 2017
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You were left home alone to take care of the house.Your parents went on a journey to Mombasa for the December holidays.By bad luck thieves...
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You were left home alone to take care of the house.Your parents went on a journey to Mombasa for the December holidays.By bad luck thieves break into your house and made away with valuables from the house.You decided to go to the police station to record a statement.State five things you will mention in your report.
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October 24, 2017
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Complete the list below by getting another word pronounced in the same way as the ones given.
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Complete the list below by getting another word pronounced in the same way as the ones given.
i)pair,pear, .................
ii)there, .............. ,their
iii)write, ...................., right
iv)raze,raise,..................
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October 24, 2017
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Fill the gaps below with the most appropriate preposition.
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Fill the gaps below with the most appropriate preposition.
i)This year's candidates are very good................languages.
ii)Give us information.........................your company.
iii)The police wanted proof.....................their explanation.
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October 24, 2017
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