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Fill in each of the blank spaces in the passage below with most appropriate word.
Just a few years ago, Kenya was reporting impressive advances in the fight against HIV/AIDS with spectacular in new infections and proper 1................ of existing cases.However,the latest global figures 2............. grim reading, with the revelation that Kenya has the fourth highest number of new infections, meaning a reversal of the gains realized in the past.The earlier success story resulted from the 3......... campaigns mounted including public education and resource mobilization to cushion those living with the 4................. But the fire seems to have gone out.
At this point in time, the assumption is that the public is 5.................. of the causes of HIV AIDS, and , therefore,ways and means of preventing it.Moreover,anti- retrovirus are available to sustain those 6............... so are the structures to provide care at home and at work place.However, entrenched 7 ................... do not seem to have changed, making many 8.............. to infections.The new figures are a wake - up call that the 9............ is far from over.This is the time to go back to the basics and mount aggressive campaigns and 10............ resources to fight the scourge.
Date posted:
March 4, 2020
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Change the following sentences to passive voice.
i)Nobody cleared the bush.
ii) Mwikali collects the rubbish every Thursday.
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Complete the following sentences with the appropriate prepositions.
i) I am unable to distinguish a tortoise .................. a turtle.
ii)Janet attended the meeting ................. the company of her lawyer.
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Replace the underlined words with the most appropriate phrasal verbs formed from the words in brackets.
i) My two uncles do not see eye to eye.(get)
ii) Awiti vented her frustrations on Mark.(take)
iii) Wandia was clearly notable in the anatomy class.(stand)
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences.
i)Failure to provide a proper diet leads to ................... (nourish) in children.
ii)Bruce Odhiambo is one man whose( pronounce) is superb.
iii)I ............. (be) going to Mombasa tonight.
iv) Mwamburi is a very ..............(discipline) student, no wonder he is frequently punished.
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions after each.
i) The weary looking house help lamented that she did so much house work that by the time she went to bed she was exhausted.
(Change the sentence into direct speech)
ii)The governor cannot take credit for this bridge and neither can the MCA.
(Rewrite beginning : Neither......)
iii) Opiyo is the ............. of the twins.
(use the correct form of clever)
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Complete the sentences below using phrasal verbs formed from the verb given in brackets.
i)There was a .......... and a lot of items were stolen( break)
ii)The rustlers ...................... over a hundred head of cattle.(make)
iii)We are not expecting more money so we'll have to ............... what we have.(make)
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Fill in the following sentences with appropriate linking words.
i) Little children are prone to eat dirty things; ............, they should be under strict watch at all times.
ii) Katana is rude to his coach; ................., he is a loving and gentle husband back home.
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Fill in the blank spaces in the sentences below using the correct form of the word in brackets.
i)The end of racial ................... (segregate) in South Africa ushered new opportunities for Africans.
ii)Tom Mboya has been ................(immortal) by the erection of his statue on Tom Mboya street in Nairobi.
iii)There is now an organisation fighting for ..............(reduce) of violence against men.
iv)The old man was ..............(clue) that the two men were conmen so he lost all his money.
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Punctuate the following sentences appropriately.
i)well adhiambo said what do you have to say for your self.
ii)you my friend are in a lot of trouble said mr kilunda
iii)one man shouted at the politician you won't get my vote you are dishonest
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.Do not change their meaning.
i)They had just left when the building collapsed.(Begin :Hardly .............)
ii) Natella should not have abandoned her son under any circumstances.
(Begin: Under..........)
iii)You will only get your school leaving certificate after you complete your clearance.(Begin :Not ............)
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Explain the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expressions in the following sentences.
i)Sudi was caught sneaking out of school and he knew he was in hot soup.
ii)Now Sudi had to face the music for his indiscipline.
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the correct alternative from the words in brackets.
a)Brenda went to buy a pen because there was .......... ink left in the one she had.( little/ a little)
b)You can do your shopping for school things at the ................ store.(stationary/ stationery)
c)There was a loud bang.(All over sudden/ All of a sudden)
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Fill the blanks in the following sentences with the correct alternative from the words in brackets.
i)Brenda went to buy a pen because there was ........... ink left in the one she had.(little/ a little)
ii)You can do your shopping for school things at the .................. store.(stationary/ stationery)
iii)There was a loud bang.(All over sudden/ All of a sudden)
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Explain the difference in meaning between the following pairs of sentences.
i) a)When they reached the gate , they stopped to talk.
b)When they reached the gate, they stopped to talking.
ii) a) My aunt, who is a nurse, lives in Garsen.
b)My aunt who is a nurse lives in Garsen.
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.
i)The manager is prudent.He listens patiently to the employees grievances.
(combine into one sentence using enough)
ii)Unless we plant on time, we will not harvest much.
(Rewrite beginning :If.........)
iii)The race was very close.The judgement was done using cameras
(combine into one sentence beginning : So................)
iv)The chairman told me to see him the following week.
(change into direct speech)
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Combine the following pairs of sentences using relative pronouns.
i)Jeboso received some news.The news shocked her.
ii)Haluwa found the keys. Khadija had lost the keys.
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Using the verb in bracket, form a phrasal verb to replace the underlined word.
i)Otieno Kembo's plans did not succeed.( come)
ii)The employees felt that the management despised them (look)
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Fill in the blank spaces with the appropriate form of the word in brackets.
i)The ............ (maintain) of old vehicles is quite expensive.
ii)His ..............(honour) behavior was so unexpected of a pastor.
iii)It is always good to be ................... (true) at all times.
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Fill the blank spaces in the following sentences with the correct preposition.
i)The rules prohibit us eating in the laboratory.
ii)The late Wangari Mathai had a great passion ............. trees.
iii)The cost of these items is varied; it depends ............... what you want.
iv)Your phone is similar ............ mine.
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Rewrite the following sentences as instructed.Do not change the meaning of the sentence.
i)If you find the office closed, please call me.(Begin: should you .................)
ii)I don't know either of them.
(End ................... to me)
iii)Unless you work hard, you will fail your exams.(Begin ...........if )
iv)Bitok got into the house.Immediately, the lights went out.(combine into one sentence beginning: Hardly.........)
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Correct the errors in the following sentences.
i)They were very excited to receive the news.
ii)Except for Peter, every one else eats mutton.
iii)The girl's toys got dirty so their mother told them to clean them.
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Rewrite each of the following sentences replacing the underlined words with one word.
i)The rising value of land is benefiting prospectors.
ii)The noisy disorderly crowd beat the suspect to death.
iii)Sometimes the people watching a game get unruly and spoil a match.
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Fill the blank spaces in the following sentences with the most appropriate choice in brackets.
i)The Olympics team has been going to the stadium for (practice/ practise).
ii)A .............. tooth made eating difficult for Sandra.(loose/ lose)
iii)The cow lost ........... bell in the field.(it's/ its)
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Rewrite each of the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.Do not change the meaning.
i)"I have to leave the house now," said John.
Rewrite in reported speech
ii) All the students arrive in school on time .Begin; Not a ..........
iii) Mwanyiga rarely eats red meat.Begin Rarely ...................
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Replace the underlined words with a phrasal verb from the word in brackets.
i)We were sad at the death of Mohammed Ali.(pass)
ii)The cabinet secretary has removed visiting days in third term.(do)
iii)South Sudan separated from the Sudan to form the youngest nation in the world.(break)
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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ill in the gap in each of the following sentences with the appropriate form of the word in brackets.
i)Although she didn't have much money,Mweni bought the dress because it was ............(expensive)
ii)Kasongo's ................. was evident in the way he played the guitar.(dexterous)
iii)Everyone was amazed at Odhiambo's ....... (pronounce)
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Supply the appropriate question tag to each of the following sentences.
i) Mutava wakes up pretty early,
ii) Let's go to the field,
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Fill in the gaps in the following sentences with appropriate choice in brackets.
i)Sylvia and ............. went to the concert.(him/ he)
ii) The car was to pick Mary and ............... at Kilgoris market.(I/ me)
Date posted:
March 3, 2020
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Complete the following sentences with the appropriate prepositions.
i)My uncle prefers tea .......... coffee.
ii)Jane has a taste ......... glamorous clothes.
Date posted:
March 3, 2020