(i) Tongue twister.
(ii) - Loses the alliteration.
- The sound pattern is lost.
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Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.
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Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.
If we Must Die - Claude Mckay.
If we must die - let it not be like hogs.
Haunted and penned in an inglorious spot
While round us bark the mad and hungry dogs.
Making their mock at our accursed lot,
If we must die - oh let us nobly die
So that our precious blood may not be shed
In vain; then even the monsters we defy
Shall be constrained to honour us through dead!
Oh Kinsmen! We must meet the common foe;
Though far outnumbered, let us show us brave
And for their thousand blows deal one deathblow
What though before us lies the open grave?
Like men we’ll face the murderous, cowardly pack
Pressed to the wall, dying, but fighting back!
i) Describe the rhyme scheme of this poem.
ii) Which words would you stress in the last line of this poem and why?
iii) Apart from rhyme, how else has the poem achieved rhythm?
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Fill each blank space in the following passage with the most appropriate word.
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Fill each blank space in the following passage with the most appropriate word.
By far the (1) __________________ obstacle to success, in my view, is a poor understanding of people. Most careers (2) ___________________ working with other people. You can have great academic intelligence (3) ____________________ still lack social intelligence - the ability to be (4) ________________ good listener, to be sensitive (5) _______________ others, to give and take criticism well.
If people do not like you, they may help you fail. On the other hand, you can get (6) _______________ with serious mistakes if you are socially intelligent. How are you when it comes to working with people? Are you genuine and authentic, or do you (7) ______________ put up a front? Do you listen to (8) ____________, or do you do most of the talking? Do you expect everyone else to confirm to your wishes, your schedule and your agenda, or do you look for ways to meet people on their (9) ___________________? If you haven’t learnt to get along with people, you will always be fighting a battle to succeed. (10) _______________, making people - skills a strength will take you farther than any other skill you develop.
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You are attending a debate club competition in your neighbouring school. When a student from your school takes the podium, you notice that he/she is...
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You are attending a debate club competition in your neighbouring school. When a student from your school takes the podium, you notice that he/she is afraid. Write down three indicators that would tell you that the student is afraid and suggest how to overcome them.
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Indicate how you would address each of the following officials to express courtesy.
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Indicate how you would address each of the following officials to express courtesy.
i) President -
ii) Judge -
iii) Pope -
iv) MP
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Identify the silent letters in the following words.
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Identify the silent letters in the following words.
i) Boutique ___________________
ii) Plumber .......................
iii) Bough _________________________
iv) Bouquet ____________________
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The following is a dialogue between Doreen and her mother. Read it carefully and answer the questions that follow.
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The following is a dialogue between Doreen and her mother. Read it carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Doreen : Mom, what did you decide about my camp?
Mom : What camp, Doreen?
Doreen : Oh mom, you mean its not important to you? I already told you about the
St. John’s club camp that our school is organizing.
Mom : Oh, that one? Remember we discussed it. But remember we also agreed that would pay for it only if your grades…
Doreen : I knew it! You always use my poor grades as an excuse not to do anything for me.
Mom : That is not true, Doreen. You know I do a lot for…
Doreen : Stop it! You don't love me! That is why…
Mom : I will not allow you to speak to me like that, Doreen.
Identify three weaknesses in Doreen’s negotiation skills, and explain briefly how she can address them.
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Study the following situations and write down what you would say in each case.
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Study the following situations and write down what you would say in each case.
i) When walking along a corridor, you accidentally bump into somebody out of your own clumsiness.
ii) You are engaging in a conversation and you catch yourself interrupting the other person.
iii) You want to introduce a point during a discussion which contradicts what the other person has said
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For each of the following set of words, underline the odd one out.
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For each of the following set of words, underline the odd one out.
i) Pose paws pores pours
ii) Heel hill heal he’ll
iii) core corps cause
iv) told toed towed toad
iii)Assume you are taking part in a group discussion. Explain how you would ensure you observe the rules of turn-taking
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Read the passage below and fill in the blank spaces with an appropriate word.
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Read the passage below and fill in the blank spaces with an appropriate word.
Most parents innocently believe __________________(i) parental guidance with regard to television watching means making sure that your child does not sit too close to the set. They believe that sitting close to the TV ____________________(ii) hurt their eyes. Unfortunately, the harmful effects of electronic media go much deeper _______________________(iii) just the physiological damage of x-rays on the brain and eyes. This is especially so with children under the __________(iv)
of seven, whose senses are only ____________________(v) beginning to develop. Electronic media has been discovered to
hamper young children’s __________________(vi) to create their own inner pictures - which is the foundation of all creativity.Imitation is the key ______________________(vii) this early age. A child can only to be truly human from human beings themselves; not from electronic gadgets, __________________(viii) do faithfully represent humanness. Studies show consistently how watching TV slants creative play in young children. Nightmares _____________________(ix) ensue from the violent scenes watched.Television anaesthetizes our higher brain function ______________________(x) disrupts the balance and interaction between left and right hemispheres
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Provide a word that is pronounced the same way for each of the words below
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Provide a word that is pronounced the same way for each of the words below.
i. Barren ................................................................................................
ii. Lichen ...............................................................................................
iii. Fowl ...............................................................................................
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Your class is visiting a cultural center for field work. State how you would prepare to ensure that you collect objective information during the visit.
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Your class is visiting a cultural center for field work. State how you would prepare to ensure that you collect objective information during the visit.
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List two effects of using courteous language.
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List two effects of using courteous language.
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Your teacher of English has asked you to discuss a question on ‘The Caucasian Chalk Circle’. Three minutes into the discussion, most of the students...
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Your teacher of English has asked you to discuss a question on ‘The Caucasian Chalk Circle’. Three minutes into the discussion, most of the students lose concentration .Give the possible reasons why this happened.
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Indicate the intonation in the following sentences.
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Indicate the intonation in the following sentences.
i. How often do you visit your mother? ..................................................
ii. Have you lost your way? ........................................
iii. Andrew, come here at once! ...............................................................
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Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.
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Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.
You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are grey
You never know dear
How much I love you
Please don’t take
My sunshine away
i) Describe the rhyme scheme of the above poem.
ii) Which word would you stress in line two and why?
iii) State two ways you will make the performance of the above poem interesting
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Below is a dialogue between Muthomi and James who are candidates. Read it and answer the questions that follow.
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Below is a dialogue between Muthomi and James who are candidates. Read it and answer the questions that follow.
Muthomi: James, I’m worried about my performance in English. It’s not encouraging.
James: Ah! I’m happy with mine in Biology. I got an A in the last exam.
Muthomi: I really don’t know what to do about English, maybe…
James: I don’t like History and P.E teacher. He thinks he is the only one who can a pick-up truck. My mum told me she would be buying one soon.
Muthomi: (Trying to bring him back to the topic) Tell me James, how do you revise English?
James: Oh! Is that Betty? She promised to bring me a movie. (Calling out) Betty! Betty! (The runs after her)
a) Identify the shortcomings in the dialogue above
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The underlining indicates the stressed word in the sentences below. Briefly explain what each sentence mean
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The underlining indicates the stressed word in the sentences below. Briefly explain what each sentence mean
i) The lady in a red dress lost her purse
ii) The lady in a red dress lost her purses
iii) The lady in a red dress lost her purse.
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Provide a homophone for each of the following words.
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Provide a homophone for each of the following words.
i) Bury …………………………………..
ii) Claws ………………………………..
iii) Guest …………………………………
iv) Male ………………………………….
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Underline the silent letters in the following words.
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Underline the silent letters in the following words.
i) Corps
ii) Parliament
iii) Leopard
iv) Fracas
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Read the conversation below between a student and a teacher and then answer that follow.
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Read the conversation below between a student and a teacher and then answer that follow.
Student: (knocking the door loudly and getting in) I am told you called me.
Teacher: (motioning him to seat) please have a seat Rono and don’t be anxious.
Student: (still standing). Don’t tell me you have sum…
Teacher: (interrupting). Please relax. It is not an indiscipline issue again. No cause for alarm.
Student: So then, why do you want to see me?
Teacher: Calm down Rono. On the contrary, it is a positive note.
Student: (looking a bit controlled and sliding into a seat). Sorry sir, May I know what it is about.
Teacher: (Smiling broadly). That’s better. I called you to discuss your progress in academics lately.
Student: (With a lightened up face and more reassured).Yes sir.
Teacher: Looking at your trend of performance especially in languages and mathematics, I am very impressed. (Pointing at Maths and English columns) See, from D+ to B in Maths and D to C+ in English is commendable!
Student: (Rubbing his hands and slightly smiling) Thanks sir. I am grateful for your kind guidance.
Teacher: (In affirmative note) Yes. This is the result of change of attitude, obedience and determination.
Student: (Sighs) Thank you once more for your concern. I will be able to face my dad courageously now.
Teacher: Yes, that’s how it should be. Always work to impress your parents. Never look back again. Forward ever.
Student: Thanks Sir. I promise never to let you and my parents down ever again.
Teacher: Good. You can now go back to class.
Student: (Stands up and shakes hands with the teacher). Thanks once more and good day sir.
Questions
i) How does the teacher establish good rapport with the student?
ii) What good conversational skills are displayed by:
a) The teacher?
b) The student?
iii) Identify two shortcomings in the student’s speech
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