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The figure below shows ticker tape chart for a trolley pushed up a slope. Every section of the tape
contains 5 spaces. If the ticker-tape timer has a frequency of 50 Hz, determine the
acceleration of the trolley.
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April 10, 2019
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The figure below shows a ticker-tape for trolley moving over an inclined plane, a frequency
of 50Hz.
Calculate,
a. Initial velocity
b. Final velocity
c. Acceleration of the trolley
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April 10, 2019
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Taja na ueleze kwa kifupi mambo ambayo hutawala matumizi ya lugha.
Date posted:
April 10, 2019
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The ticker-tape in Figure below was produced by a toy car moving over an inclined plane.
If the ticker-tape timer produced 100 dots per second, find the
a. Initial velocity at A
b. Final velocity at B
c. Acceleration of the toy car.
Date posted:
April 10, 2019
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From the Bible concept in the book of Genesis, Adam and Eve had other children after Cain and Abel. After killing Abel, Cain was cursed and he became a roamer. Who did he marry?
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April 10, 2019
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State three examples of allotropes of carbon.
Date posted:
April 9, 2019
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Taja irabu mbili za nyuma ya ulimi.
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April 9, 2019
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Rewrite the following sentences using the correct form of the word in brackets
i) The policeman was congratulated for his ... ...................................................... .. (corrupt) nature
ii) His display of ... ........................................................ . (hostile) was quite unnecessary.
iii) Punishing innocent students for exam irregularity is ... ................................................... ...(warrant)
iv) If they ... .............................................. ...(arrive) early, they would find the visitors
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April 9, 2019
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Define the following terms as used in chemistry: atom,molecule, element and compound
Date posted:
April 9, 2019
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Read the following poem and then answer the questions that follow.
THE PAUPER.
Pauper, pauper, craning your eyes
In all directions, in no direction!
What brutal force, malignant element, Dared to forge your piteous fate? Was it worth the effort, the time?
You limply lean on a leafless tree
Nursing the jiggers that shrivel your bottom
Like baby newly born to an old woman.
What crime, what treason did you commit
That you are thus condemned to human indifference?
And when you trudge on the horny pads,
Gullied like the soles of modern shoes,
Pads that even jiggers cannot conquer;
Does He admire your sense of endurance
Or turn his head away from your imprudent presence?
You sit alone on hairless goatskins,
Your ribs and bones reflecting the light That beautiful cars reflect on you, Squashing like between your nails. And cleaning your nails with dry saliva.
And when He looks at the grimy coating
Caking off your emaciated skin,
At the rust that uproots all your teeth
Like a pick on a stony piece of land,
Does He pat his paunch at the wonderful sight?
Pauper, pauper, crouching in beautiful verandas Of beautiful cities and beautiful people, Tourists and I will take your snapshots, And your M.P. with a shining head and triple chin
Will mourn your fate in a supplementary questions at question time.
(Adapted from poems from East Africa, by Cook and Rubadiri EDS)
i) Identify the persona in the poem above. (2 marks)
ii) What evidence from the poem suggest that the subject is poor? (4 marks)
iii) Comment on the writer's use of imagery in stanza two. (3 marks)
iv) Apart from the imagery indentified in
(iii) above, discuss any two other stylistic devices employed in the poem. (4 marks)
v) What is the persona's attitude towards the M.P. (2 marks)
vi) Discuss one theme brought out in the poem. (2 marks)
vii) Explain the meaning of the following words and expression as used in the poem. (3 marks)
a) Emaciated .
b) Crouching.
c) Gullied like the soles of modern shoes.
Date posted:
April 9, 2019
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Describe how the mixture of sugar, iodine and lead (II) carbonate can be separated.
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April 9, 2019
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The short story
Ilieva and Olembo (Ed). When the Sun goes down and other Stories.
With illustrations from Moyez G. Vassanjis short story, 'Leaving', show that a determined heart overcomes barriers.
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April 9, 2019
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i Even I attended the ceremony.
I even attended the ceremony.
ii Bring an umbrella if it rains.
Bring an umbrella in case it rains
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April 9, 2019
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a) Rewrite the following sentences, correcting the error in each. (5 marks)
i) Most people prefer playing football than hockey.
ii) I demand to know what is this.
iii) The fact that you cannot be able to do it does not mean it is impossible.
iv) 'My names are John Kamau Mwangi,' the little boy murmured.
v) Emachar is the most highest paid employee in this company
Date posted:
April 9, 2019
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Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.
OUT-CAST
They met by accident He proposed the idea
She gave her consent All the way to the altar
The casualty was male
And his pigment was pale
Unlike his alleged sire
Who was black with ire
The recourse was legitimate
He disclaimed responsibility So they had to separate
The boy remains illegitimate
Last month, not long ago
They both took their go Coincidentally by accident
No will, no estate
Nothing to inherit
The poor boy is hardly ten
And knows no next-of-kin
He roams the streets of town Like a wind-sown out-cast
G. Gathemia
a) Briefly explain what the poem is about. (4 marks)
b) Describe two characters traits of the mother in the poem (4 marks)
c) Explain the meaning of the following as used in the poem. (3 marks)
(i) Disclaimed.
(ii) Unlike his alleged sire who was black with ire
d) Identify and explain one instance of irony in the poem (3 marks)
e) What is the persona’s attitude towards the boy in the poem?
Date posted:
April 9, 2019
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Study the following conversation between a matatu tout and a passenger who is disturbed by loud music playing in the vehicle.
Passenger: Excuse me sir, would you mind reducing the volume of the music, please?
Tout: (ignoring her) Hey, anybody who has not paid their fare?
Passenger: Excuse me sir, did you hear me?
Tout: What is it woman? The volume is Okay.
Passenger: It's just a request as I am allergic to loud sounds…
Tout: (Interrupting) Then you should hire a taxi or buy your own car.
Passenger: I am sorry if I offended you but you have heard my problem.
Tout: You have also heard my point
(i) Identify four instances of lack of etiquette on the part of the tout
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April 9, 2019
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Construct one sentence using each of the following words. (3 marks)
i) pro'ject
ii) sub'jects
iii) ,transport
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April 9, 2019
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Write the homophones of each of the following words.
i) Won…………………………………………
ii) Heir…………………………………………
iii) Wood………………………………………
iv) Sales……………………………………….
v) Sine ……………………………………….
Date posted:
April 9, 2019
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Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow
If you have some sure year
Then get to hear
A man of your year
Even if he is a bad man anywhere
Should not be found phoning here
Don't you think that it is sometimes queer To neutralize fear
With a bottle of beer?
Anon.
i) Comment on the rhyme scheme of the above poem. (2 marks)
ii) Other than through rhyming words, illustrate other three ways in which the poet has attempted to achieve rhythm.
(6 marks)
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April 9, 2019
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Fill in each of the blank spaces below using one word. (10 marks)
None of us can live totally without stress. We can, and must learn to live (1) _______ it and survive its potentially (2)
____________ effects. Learning how to cope is important, but formal opportunities for developing such skills are rare. As we grow (3) __________, we see how our parents and other adults we see around (4) __________ with problems of life. We (5) __________ this information in our minds. When difficulties arise (6) ____________ our lives, we try to (7) ____________ what we have in store, hoping that it would work for us. In (8) __________ occasions, it does because the „solutions‟ we had in store were not based on our own experiences. We should therefore learn and adopt our own appropriate responses in order
to (9) _________ consequences (10) _________ stress.
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April 9, 2019
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Differentiate between a mofette and a fumarole.
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April 8, 2019
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Outline the causes of poor industrial relations.
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April 8, 2019
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How many O2 molecules are present in 0.470 g of oxygen gas?
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April 8, 2019
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What type(s) of intermolecular forces exist between the following pairs: (a) HBr and H2S,
(b) Cl2 and CBr4
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April 8, 2019
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With a well elaborated diagram illustrate the dative bonding in Ammonium ion.
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April 8, 2019
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Give two branches in the study of history and government in Kenya.
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April 8, 2019
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You have visited Amboseli National Park for the first time. Below is part of the conversation that takes place between you
and the Game Ranger.
Ranger: Welcome to Amboseli National Park. My name is Biwott and I am in charge of showing people around.
You:
Ranger: The total area of this National Park is 100 acres. We have thirty species of big game and five species of
small animals.
You:
Ranger: Other than viewing the animals, people come here to relax, not to mention photography.
You:
Ranger: Indeed yes. It generates revenue for the Government in form of entry fee.
We charge sh 100 to Kenyan adults, sh 20 to Kenyan children and sh 500 to foreigners.
You:
Ranger: Thank you. Our mandate is to conserve Kenyan's unique Heritage, care and protect animals.
You:
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April 8, 2019
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Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.
HAPPY BABY.
Her lips suckle the nipples.
Milk bubbles, foams and ripples.
Little hands up in the air. Catch on the mother's hair.
Sweet sensations rise in pressure. Tiny legs kick with pleasure.
Sleep comes gently and strong.
Sleep whispers softly and long.
(i) Describe the rhyme scheme of the poem.
(ii) Explain any other two oral features of style and show their effectiveness.
(iii) Which two words would you stress in line 2, and why?
(iv) Identify any two pairs of rhyming words in the poem.
(v) Identify one major sound pattern in the poem.
(vi) Give two examples of the above sound pattern.
(vii) How would you perform the last two lines of the poem?
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April 8, 2019
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Fill in the blank spaces.
We do not want 1 ________ subject ODM. Kenya supporters to elections at the grassroots 2 _______ when we are busy 3
________ the presidential nomination ticket.
The fear of a fall out by disgruntled leaders was the overriding 4 ________for parties to 5 ________ grassroots elections. It
is eminent 6 ________ the latest events that Narc - Kenya and ODM - Kenya 7 __________ be headed for a 8
____________ if the grassroots polls are 9 ___________now.
In KANU, elections saw the party break up into the Uhuru Kenyatta 10 __________ and another led by Keiyo South MP, Mr Nicholas Biwott
Date posted:
April 8, 2019
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FUNCTIONAL WRITING. (20 MARKS)
Imagine you are the Human Resource Manager of Sarova Group of Hotels. The manager of Serena had asked you to write a
confidential report of your former employee, Mr Sammy Kamau, who is seeking a transfer to the Serena Hotel as a chef.
Write a confidential report to the manager about Sammy Kamau
Date posted:
April 8, 2019