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-They add flavor to the language
-They can be used to correct behavior without hurting or sounding rude to the receiver.
-They shorten the speech since they can be used to deliver a long message in a brief manner.
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- Give the homonym (word with the same pronunciation) to each of the following words.(Solved)
Give the homonym (word with the same pronunciation) to each of the following words.
packed pain pique rap right rote
please prey decent cereal cue gate
Date posted: October 7, 2017. Answers (1)
- Write an essay on the relevance of title, The River and the source by Margaret Ogolla(Solved)
Write an essay on the relevance of title, The River and the source by Margaret Ogolla
Date posted: October 6, 2017. Answers (1)
- You have been asked to narrate your favorite oral narrative.List the things you would do to ensure an effective meaningful performance.(Solved)
You have been asked to narrate your favorite oral narrative.List the things you would do to ensure an effective meaningful performance.
Date posted: October 6, 2017. Answers (1)
- You are the outgoing head girl and you have been asked to give a speech during your prize giving day.List five strategies you might employ...(Solved)
You are the outgoing head girl and you have been asked to give a speech during your prize giving day.List five strategies you might employ to ensure effective introduction of the speech.
Date posted: October 6, 2017. Answers (1)
- You have been invited to an interview for a job.What are some of the things you do before and on the day of the interview...(Solved)
You have been invited to an interview for a job.What are some of the things you do before and on the day of the interview in order to succeed?
Date posted: October 6, 2017. Answers (1)
- Imagine that you are a reporter for your school magazine.The editor has asked you to interview the chairman of the board of Governors.(Solved)
i)What are some of the things you need to do in preparation for the interview?
ii)How would you dress for the interview?
Date posted: October 6, 2017. Answers (1)
- In a conversation how does one know that it is their turn to speak.(Solved)
In a conversation how does one know that it is their turn to speak.
Date posted: October 6, 2017. Answers (1)
- Identify the silent letters in the following words.(Solved)
i)subtle
ii)yacht
iii)rendezvous
iv)debut
v)gnaw
Date posted: October 6, 2017. Answers (1)
- Complete each of the following sentences by selecting the correct alternative from the words given at the end of each.(Solved)
Complete each of the following sentences by selecting the correct alternative from the words given at the end of each.
i)Our family will move to a new.......................next month.(site,cite)
ii)The ...................store in our town is well stocked.(stationery,stationary)
iii)Our ..................is to provide excellent services to our clients.(principal,principle)
iv)Neither the doctor nor the nurse......................arrived.(has,have)
v)Have you ...................permission from your parents?(sought,sort)
Date posted: October 6, 2017. Answers (1)
- Rewrite each of the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.Do not change the meaning.(Solved)
Rewrite each of the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.Do not change the meaning.
i)They rang the bell at 8.00 am.(Rewrite beginning:The bell was.............)
ii)The rain way very heavy.All the roads became flooded.(Rewrite as one sentence using 'so..........that')
iii)I will go if he asks me to.(Rewrite using 'unless')
iv)Catherine is brown.She is a university student...
She is nineteen.She is cheerful(Rewrite as one sentence without using conjunction or relative pronoun)
v)The fans were disappointed by the players
(Begin: The player..................)
Date posted: October 6, 2017. Answers (1)
- You have been invited to speak to the youth in your area, what are some of the things that would show that your audience is...(Solved)
You have been invited to speak to the youth in your area, what are some of the things that would show that your audience is attentive.
Date posted: October 6, 2017. Answers (1)
- For each of the following words underline the stressed syllable so that it gives the meaning of the definition.(Solved)
For each of the following words underline the stressed syllable so that it gives the meaning of the definition.
i)Refuse(Rubbish)
ii)Rebel(A person who fights against an established government)
iii)Desert (to abandon)
iv)Progress(to advance)
Date posted: October 6, 2017. Answers (1)
- In each sentences below,identify words that have the same pronunciation.(Solved)
i)I want to warn the one who won.
ii)The heir dried his air with hot hair from the drier.
iii)On the hill is a herb that could heel the cut on your heel.
Date posted: October 6, 2017. Answers (1)
- Correct the errors in each of the following sentences.(Solved)
Correct the errors in each of the following sentences.
i)It is amazing that its tail is too strong
ii)When I entered into the room, my friends shouted,Happy birthday".
iii)I can't be able to walk.
Date posted: October 5, 2017. Answers (1)
- Choose the correct words or phrases from the ones given i the brackets to fill in the blank spaces.(Solved)
Choose the correct words or phrases from the ones given in the brackets to fill in the blank spaces.
i)She asked ......................(you and I/you and me) to assist her with the wedding preparations.
ii)(He /Him)...................being the eldest in the family has to shoulder all the responsibilities.
iii)Unless James gave...................(my twin sister and I/my twin sister and me) mobile phones on our birthday.
Date posted: October 5, 2017. Answers (1)
- Complete the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.(Solved)
Complete the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.
i)He was the wisest man present.(Rewrite using wiser))
ii)Although his eyes had been badly damaged,the boxer continued the fight.(Begin in spite ....)
iii)If you have nothing more to contribute,we will stop the fundraising now.(Begin :Unless..........)
Date posted: October 5, 2017. Answers (1)
- Indicate whether the intonation will rise or fall in the following sentences(Solved)
Indicate whether the intonation will rise or fall in the following sentences.
i)Is your name Joyce or Mukami?
ii)Do you like mashed potatoes?
iii)What a beautiful country you have!
Date posted: October 5, 2017. Answers (1)
- You are the chairperson of a youth group. During one of your regular meetings,a disagreement ensues among members.What steps would you take to correct the...(Solved)
You are the chairperson of a youth group. During one of your regular meetings,a disagreement ensues among members.What steps would you take to correct the situation?
Date posted: October 5, 2017. Answers (1)
- For each of the following words ,show the silent letters.(Solved)
For each of the following words ,show the silent letters.
i)Juice
ii)Bustle
iii)Resign
iv)Debris
v)Fracas
vi)Sachet
Date posted: October 5, 2017. Answers (1)
- For each of the following words,provide another word pronounced the same.(Solved)
For each of the following words,provide another word pronounced the same,
i)Turn
ii)Foul
iii)Reign
iv)Bouy
v)Fort
Date posted: October 5, 2017. Answers (1)