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Describe how to represent a number using an Abacus tool.
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April 2, 2019
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Outline the comparisons between a Computer and Calculator.
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April 2, 2019
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State one factor that determines the depth to which mercury is depressed in a glass capillary tube.
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April 2, 2019
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A bathroom shower has 200 holes each 2.5mm2 in area. Water flows from a pipe of cross-section
area of 15cm at 5m/s to the shower. Determine the speed of the spray.
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April 2, 2019
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List the handling precautions for diskettes.
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April 2, 2019
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A piece of metal N of mass 2kg weighs 18N in water and 12N in liquid M. Determine the density of ;
(i) The metal N
(ii) The liquid M
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April 2, 2019
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A measuring cylinder contains 50cm3 of light oil at 0oC. When a lump of dried ice is placed in the oil, the total volume is 72cm3. Determine the density of the ice.
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April 2, 2019
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Describe the keyboard layout.
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April 2, 2019
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Explain three types of editing keys.
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April 2, 2019
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The figure below shows a balloon carrying hydrogen gas 3m3 of density 0.09kgm-3. The mass of the balloon fabric is 2kg and the density of air is 1.25kgm-3
i) Determine the tension in the string
ii) If the string is suddenly cut, calculate the acceleration of the balloon upwards
iii) What is the maximum mass of the equipment the balloon can lift at a constant velocity
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April 2, 2019
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Describe the various components of computer mouse.
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April 2, 2019
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Describe the functional organization of the elements of a computer system.
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April 2, 2019
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Identify and underline the word that is pronounced differently in each of the following sets.
i) Sew Sue Sow
ii)hair air heir
iii)hard heard herd
iv)fort forty fought
v)Cause coarse course
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April 2, 2019
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Identify the spelling mistakes in the following passage and then rewrite the words correctly. Underline the mistakes identified and write the correction above the word mispelt.
Oh his twelveth birthday, Ekuam received an expensive gift from his uncle. Although his uncle was a very rich man, Ekuam was little surprised because he did not expect him to spend so much money on him. He was very excited and was definitely going to have a lot of fun. He thanked his uncle and promised to work hard in school and to be well-behaved. Ekuam's parents were also very grateful
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April 2, 2019
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For each of the words below, construct two sentences to convey two different meanings. (5 marks)
i) Saw
I ...............................................
II..............................................
ii) Lead
I................................................
II...............................................
iii) Fast
I..............................................
II...............................................
iv) Race
I...............................................
II...............................................
v) Peer
I...................................................
II.....................................................
vi) Race
I ...............................................
II......................................................
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April 2, 2019
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c) Complete each of the following sentences by filling in the blank space with the correct preposition.
i) They plan to build a new bridge _____ the river
ii) She worked hard ______ the lunch break.
iii) When the twins stand ______ each other, you cannot tell who is who.
iv) To get a general impression of a book, you should read quickly _______ it
v) He arrived at the venue accompanied _______ his son.
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April 2, 2019
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The graph below shows the variation between force and distance for a boy pushing a concrete block of mass 25kg through a vertically height of 12m.
(i) Determine the total work done by the boy within 70m
(ii) How much energy is wasted?
(iii) Give an account for the energy wasted
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April 2, 2019
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Rewrite each of the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Do not change the meaning.
i) The players and the coach did not appear on the pitch.
(Rewrite beginning: Neither.......)
ii) She forbids the boys to throw stones. (Rewrite in the past tense)
iii) Kanja would have won the race if he had done enough practice. (Rewrite beginning: Had .......)
iv) Miss Kerubo will definitely pass the test....
(Insert question tag.)
v) They were so exhausted that they could not stay awake.
(Rewrite using "too")
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April 2, 2019
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The following sentences are clumsy. Write an improved version of each one of them.
i) Once cooked, I can enjoy the dish.
ii) Running as hard as possible, my breath was hard to catch.
iii) The potatoes were in a paper bag which we ate hungrily
iv) I enjoy reading, acting and to farm.
v) To clearly think at all times was her goal.
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April 2, 2019
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Figure below shows a wire loop with a string that has been dipped into soap solution.
i) Sketch a similar diagram to show the observed effect if the soap film is punctured at X
ii) Explain the observations made in (i) above
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April 2, 2019
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Complete each of the following sentences using the correct form of the word in brackets.
i) All the students were ______ sorry. (real)
ii) Aren't hyenas known for their ______? (coward)
iii) The doctor is ______ people about AIDS (sensitive)
iv) People who treat others kindly are said to be ______ (grace)
v) Who among you was ______? (choose)
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April 2, 2019
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Rewrite each of the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Do not change the meaning.
i) All the students of Bidii secondary school passed the examination. (Begin: Not a ...........)
ii) The teacher was not surprised that Mwende wrote the winning poem. (Begin: That Mwende ...........)
iii) The man was very hungry. He swallowed the food without chewing it. (Join into one sentence that begins; so ...)
iv) The board is interviewing the applicant.
(Rewrite ending with ......... by the board).
v) Her daughters were not very clever. They worked hard and passed the examination.
(Join into one sentence using the words: "in spite of")
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April 2, 2019
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Each of the following sentences has two possible meanings. Rewrite the sentences showing the different meanings for each
(4 marks)
i) Juma likes reading more than Pamela.
ii) Visiting friends can be annoying
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April 2, 2019
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Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each of the following sentences.
i) Owino did not know that a tree had ______ (strike) his house.
ii) Nobody expected the company to make ______ (lose)
iii) The three ______ (passer-by) were arrested.
iv) She has spent a lot of time ______ (beautiful) her compound).
v) People liked him because he was so gentle and _____ (child)
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April 2, 2019
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The diagram figure below shows a steel ball bearing gently dipped in a viscous liquid contained in a tall cylinder.
Name giving their directions the forces acting on the ball bearing as it moves down the cylinder.
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April 2, 2019
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Each of the following sentences is repetitive. Rewrite the sentences removing the repetitions.
i) Kaka cannot be able to complete this exercise.
ii) Please repeat again what you have said
iii) He hit a tree as he reversed back the car.
iv) How many people ascended up the mountain?
v) Women can run more faster than Johnston
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April 2, 2019
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Construct two sentences using each of the following word in the first sentence use the word as a verb, and in the second, as a noun. (6 marks)
Example: bottle:-They want to bottle the (juice (verb) He broke the red bottle (Noun)
i) Man ................................
ii) Drive ..............................
iii) Mistake ..........................
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April 2, 2019
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(i) I will go only if he asks me to.
(Rewrite using the word unless .................)
(ii) The fans were disappointed by the players
(Begin: The players ..........)
(iii) The students were advised to consider the consequences of their behaviour by the visitor.
(Rewrite in direct speech)
(iv) The head teacher spoke for over one hour. She did not address important issues.
(Combine into one sentence using the word however.)
(v) I do not want any more tea, thank you.
(Begin: I would rather ........)
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April 2, 2019
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Join each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence using the word given in brackets.
i) a) The young boy watched.
b) The huge beat her. (as)
ii) a) The woman read a newspaper.
b) The man prepared a meal. (while)
iii) a) Musa met the woman.
b) Musa wanted to marry the woman’s daughter. (whose)
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April 2, 2019
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Rewrite the following sentences using the words provided.
i) The only thing can do is admit that you were wrong. (option)
ii) You can have tea and you can have coffee (either…. or)
iii) The only thing I can do in this situation is laugh about it (but)
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April 2, 2019