SAMPLE CONVERSATION
(Expect plausible responses; courteous language especially expressions such as excuse me, sorry, please, thank you – penalize up to 2 mks for lack of).
You: Excuse me, officer. I would like to report the loss of my luggage in which there was - 2 mks
Police officer:
You: My name is Ruth Kerubo Magara. I am from Kituto Secondary School P.O. Box 2222 X Kituto.
Police officer:
You: I boarded/got into/took a bus, KTT 526 X at Baringo shopping centre at about 11.00 am. My blu metal box was put in the boot/luggage compartment among several others belonging to students from other schools. Some of the students alighted on the way. On arrival at Kituto town at 1 pm., I realized that my box was missing. However, there was a similar one that was unclaimed. Here a list of all the items in my box (handing over a list). 3 mks
Police officer:
You: I quite agree with you officer. Some of the students are from Makobo Secondary.
Police officer:
You: Thank you very much, officer. I appreciate you help. 1 mark
marto answered the question on April 2, 2019 at 06:31
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You are the chairperson of your school’s Wildlife Conservation Association (WICA). Your group has just come back from a visit to a national park in...
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You are the chairperson of your school’s Wildlife Conservation Association (WICA). Your group has just come back from a visit to a national park in a neighboring country.
Write a report to the patron of WICA about the trip. In your report indicate what you accomplished, the problems you experienced and what cautionary measures you would take during trips.
Date posted:
April 2, 2019
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You are secretary of the drama club in your school. The chairperson has asked you send out a notice of the second meeting to plan...
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You are secretary of the drama club in your school. The chairperson has asked you send out a notice of the second meeting to plan the staging of shake spear’s play, The Merchant of Venice. During the meeting, you will need to appoint the director of the play, set up a date for selecting the cast, discuss the budget for the play, and the dates of rehearsals and the final performance. (20 mks)
a) Write the notice of this meeting which you would send to the members of the drama club.
b) Write the agenda that you would attach to the notice.
Date posted:
April 2, 2019
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You are waiting to join college after your KCSE examination. While reading a newspaper, you see an advertisement for a volunteer worker at a children’s...
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You are waiting to join college after your KCSE examination. While reading a newspaper, you see an advertisement for a volunteer worker at a children’s home. Write a letter of inquiry to the manager. Express your interest and inquire if they will pay any allowances and whether they can provide accommodation. Remember to quote the reference number of the advertisement
Date posted:
April 2, 2019
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State three methods of presentation during public speaking
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State three methods of presentation during public speaking.
Date posted:
February 20, 2019
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Rearrange the adjectives in the following sentences in the correct order.
(i)We watched a ........movie.
(Kenyan,long, sensational)
(ii)The band performed their......song.
(reggae, new,exciting)
(iii)They saw an ......baboon.
(old,ugly,Congolese)
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Rearrange the adjectives in the following sentences in the correct order.
(i)We watched a .......movie.
(Kenyan,long,sensational)
(ii)The band performed their....... song.
(reggae,new,exciting)
(iii)They saw an........baboon.
(old,ugly,Congolese)
Date posted:
February 19, 2019
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Read the following conversation and answer the questions that follow.
Becky:(Shouting) What does she have to do to be punished-commit murder?
Vera:Go on easy on her.
Becky: (Irritably)...
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Read the following conversation and answer the questions that follow.
Becky:(Shouting)What does she have to do to be punished-commit murder?
Vera:Go easy on her.
Becky:(Irritably)But you know he does anything she asks him to do. Its not fair.
Vera:Grow up!
Becky:(Screaming)You hate me!You never liked me!You only came to my school to spy on me because you are jealous of me you ugly witch, you pretender.
Vera:(Tears welling)I sacrificed my golden chance to be with you stupid girl and you return it with nothing but insults!
(i)Enumerate points on Becky's shortcomings in her conversation to Vera.
(ii)What good conversational skills should they have employed to enhance communication?
Date posted:
February 16, 2019
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The words in brackets indicates the stressed word in the sentence below.Briefly explain what each sentence means.
(i)(Tom) visited Mary yesterday.
(ii)Tom (visited) Mary yesterday.
(iii)Tom visited Mary...
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The words in brackets indicates the stressed word in the sentence below. Briefly explain what each sentence means.
(i)(Tom) visited Mary yesterday.
(ii)Tom (visited) Mary yesterday.
(iii)Tom visited Mary (yesterday).
Date posted:
February 16, 2019
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You attend a prize-giving ceremony in your school.When the chief guest is speaking,you notice that he is sweating profusely ,he is inaudible,he stammers a lot...
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You attend a prize-giving ceremony in your school. When the chief guest is speaking, you notice that he is sweating profusely, he is inaudible, he stammers a lot and avoids eye contact with his audience. What could be the cause of such behaviour?
Date posted:
February 16, 2019
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Identify the silent letter in the following words.
(i)Poignant
(ii)Debut
(iii)Patois
(iv)Tomb
(v)Lesson
(iv)Subtle
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Identify the silent letter in the following words.
(i)Poignant
(ii)Debut
(iii)Patois
(iv)Tomb
(v)Lesson
(vi)Subtle
Date posted:
February 16, 2019
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Give another word with the same pronunciation as the word given.
(i)Bone
(ii)Heard
(iii)Gamble
(iv)Core
(v)Some
(vi)Isle
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Give another word with the same pronunciation as the word given.
(i)Bone
(ii)Heard
(iii)Gamble
(iv)Core
(v)Some
(iv)Isle
Date posted:
February 16, 2019
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Read the item below and then answer questions after it.
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Read the item below and then answer questions after it.
We shall surely see the sun shine soon.
a)Identify the genre above.
.........................................
b)Identify two sound patterns that have been used in the genre.
Date posted:
January 18, 2019
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How do you capture the attention of the audience?
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How do you capture the attention of the audience?
Date posted:
December 7, 2018
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Complete the sentences with the most appropriate prepositions.
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Complete the sentences with the most appropriate prepositions.
1.It was stupid …………………her to go out without a coat.
2.Everyone was pleased ………………….the marks they scored.
3.I am bored ………………..singing every morning
4.Are you interested ………………..sports?
5.Kenya is famous ……………… her athletes.
6.I will be happy to see you married ……………. Gregory.
7.The town is crowded ..... people.
8.You will be held responsible …………………anything that happens.
9.She is sorry ……………….. her behavior last night.
10.You should be sorry …………………..missing the lesson.
11.Jemimah is fond …………………. dogs.
12.I am keen ………….. leaving this school.
13.What are you excited ……………..?
14.It seems she is upset ………………something.
15.You shouldn’t be worried …………………anything as long as I am around.
Date posted:
October 17, 2018
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Identify the silent letter(s) in:
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Identify the silent letter(s) in:
1.debtor
2.isle
3.mock
4.depot
5.acquit
6.womb
7.patios
8.thyme
9.handsome
10.sandwich
11.government
12.listen
13.Christmas
Date posted:
October 17, 2018
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Considering the pronunciation of highlighted letters, pick the odd word out.
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Considering the pronunciation of highlighted letters, pick the odd word out.
1.Judge, gesture, garage
2.Jump, gift, geological
3.Fungi, just, go
4.Digit, game, gamble
5.Hygiene, prodigy, entangle
6.Gecko, gem, zoology
Date posted:
October 17, 2018
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You and your group members have been assigned the topic: ‘Responsibilities of a Good Citizen’ by your teacher of History and Government. You are supposed...
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You and your group members have been assigned the topic: ‘Responsibilities of a Good Citizen’ by your teacher of History and Government. You are supposed to discuss this before you give the presentation in two days.
State three ways in which you would prepare before you start discussing the topic.
How would you ensure your group members and yourself benefit from this discussion?
Date posted:
October 16, 2018
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Determine whether rising or falling intonation is used in the sentences.
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Determine whether rising or falling intonation is used in the sentences.
1.This music sounds good.
2.I love watching horror movies.
3.My sister’s name is Amina.
4.Blue is my favourite colour.
5.Is that tv good?
6.Do you like that movie?
7.Are you hungry?
Date posted:
October 16, 2018
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Each word in the sentences below can be stressed to bring the meaning. What will be the meaning when each word is stressed?
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Each word in the sentences below can be stressed to bring the meaning. What will be the meaning when each word is stressed?
1.I love your sister’s handwriting.
2.You came late today.
Date posted:
October 16, 2018
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Underline the part of the word in boldface you will stress in each of the following sentences.
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Underline the part of the word in boldface you will stress in each of the following sentences.
1.The boy has been asked to de.sert the de.sert.
2.My handsome es.cortwilles.cort me to the dance.
3.After updating my re.sume, I will re.sume my job search.
4.They have to con.testin the annual Math con.test.
5.If you con.vict me, I will remain a con.vict for 5 years.
Date posted:
October 16, 2018
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The words that follow can be nouns or verbs depending on the stressed syllable. Use each as both the verb and noun in a single...
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The words that follow can be nouns or verbs depending on the stressed syllable. Use each as both the verb and noun in a single sentence.
1.Cement
2.Address
3.Permit
4.Content
Date posted:
October 16, 2018
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