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
- 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...(Solved)
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. Answers (1)
- 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...(Solved)
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. Answers (1)
- 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...(Solved)
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. Answers (1)
- Paraphrase the poem below.
The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree.
Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
Of...(Solved)
Paraphrase the poem below.
The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree.
Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had ruled.
Date posted: March 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Use the most appropriate word to complete the following cloze test.
Rape statistics........1......this country are..........2.....a staggering 16,482 cases per year. This alone is enough to make...(Solved)
Use the most appropriate word to complete the following cloze test.
Rape statistics........1......this country are..........2.....a staggering 16,482 cases per year. This alone is enough to make every woman take a martial arts lesson, if .......3.....carry a weapon around with her.
4........, more effective than carrying a weapon is the power of information; that will make every woman aware of what they can do to reduce the likelihood of becoming rape......5....... It is important to note that rape has nothing to do with sex. One will rape another only.........6....... because they want to wield horribly power over them, or because they want to express some sort of anger. There are others who rape ........7...... sport. These are known as........8.......rapists. They are cold and mean. They plan out the details of the.......9....... and lay in wait for their victims, more often than not someone that is known or farmiliar to them. This one is, however, not as common as the other two types. A survey conducted by population communication Africa shows that girls and women are six times more vulnerable to forced sexual intercourse than boys and men, .........10..... between the ages of 16 and 22.
Date posted: March 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- State three methods of presentation during public speaking(Solved)
State three methods of presentation during public speaking.
Date posted: February 20, 2019. Answers (1)
- Use the correct form of the verb in the brackets to fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences.
(i)The.....of the right of expression is...(Solved)
Use the correct form of the verb in the brackets to fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences.
(i)The ......of the right of expression is a violation of human rights. (deny)
(ii)Have you......permission from the teacher? (sought,sort)
(iii)The student gave the correct......of the word.(pronounciation,pronunciation)
Date posted: February 19, 2019. Answers (1)
- Fill in the blanks in the following sentences using an appropriate article for each.(a,an,the)
(i)She beats ......drum with great energy.
(ii)John is .....university student. (Solved)
Fill in the blanks in the following sentences using an appropriate article for each.(a,an,the)
(i)She beats ......drum with great energy.
(ii)John is.......university student.
Date posted: February 19, 2019. Answers (1)
- Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions after each without changing their meanings.
(i)Just in case you change your mind,call this number.(Begin:Should)
(ii)I don't know either...(Solved)
Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions after each without changing their meanings.
(i)Just in case you change your mind, call this number. (Begin:should)
(ii)I don't know either of them. (End:....to me)
(iii)She realized that she had made such a serious blunder. (Rewrite using"what")
(iv)The old man was very sick.He could hardly walk. (Join into one sentence using so.... that)
(v)It is late but you must leave.(Begin: late)
Date posted: February 19, 2019. Answers (1)
- Rewrite the following sentences punctuating them appropriately.
(i)alonje said I will return next month
(ii)let us listen to him Ivan argued he sounds reasonable(Solved)
Rewrite the following sentences punctuating them appropriately.
(i)alonje said I will return next month
(ii)let us listen to him Ivan argued he sounds reasonable
Date posted: February 19, 2019. Answers (1)
- 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)(Solved)
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. Answers (1)
- 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)...(Solved)
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. Answers (1)
- Indicate rising or falling intonation for each sentence in the following dialogue.Use the words 'Rising' and 'Falling'
Mother:Have you had something to eat? .........(i)
Daughter:No. ........(ii)
Mother:You...(Solved)
Indicate rising or falling intonation for each sentence in the following dialogue. Use the words 'Rising' and 'Falling'
Mother:Have you had something to eat?........(i)
Daughter: No. .......(ii)
Mother:You must be very hungry then. ........(iii)
Daughter: Not just hungry, I'm starving ........(iv)
Date posted: February 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- 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...(Solved)
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. Answers (1)
- 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...(Solved)
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. Answers (1)
- Identify the silent letter in the following words.
(i)Poignant
(ii)Debut
(iii)Patois
(iv)Tomb
(v)Lesson
(iv)Subtle(Solved)
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. Answers (1)
- Give another word with the same pronunciation as the word given.
(i)Bone
(ii)Heard
(iii)Gamble
(iv)Core
(v)Some
(vi)Isle(Solved)
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. Answers (1)
- Explain the difference in meaning between the following pair.
(i)A Mr.Gitau came to see you when you were out.
(ii)Mr.Gitau came to see you when you...(Solved)
Explain the difference in meaning between the following pair.
(i)A Mr.Gitau came to see you when you were out.
(ii)Mr.Gitau came to see you when you were out.
Date posted: February 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each without changing the meaning.
(i)Neither Peter nor Michael prefers coffee to tea.
(Rewrite to begin with...(Solved)
Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each without changing the meaning.
(i)Neither Peter nor Michael prefers coffee to tea.
(Rewrite to begin with Peter and end with Michael)
(ii)He was the chairman of the society, and therefore he couldn't tolerate anybody's impudence.
(Begin As...)
(iii)Joseph and his sister came out of the bus accident unhurt.
(Begin with Neither Joseph and end with was hurt in the bus accident)
(iv)When the guests arrived, the function begun.
(Begin with No sooner...)
(v)Kiprono would have won the race if he had done enough practice.
(Rewrite beginning:Had...)
Date posted: February 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- You are giving a talk to the KCPE candidates in a neighbouring primary school on how to handle their examinations.
(i)State any three instances of the...(Solved)
You are giving a talk to the KCPE candidates in a neighbouring primary school on how to handle their examinations.
(i)State any three instances of the audience's behaviour that will indicate that you are not effective in delivery.
(ii)What are likely to be your weaknesses of presentation?
(iii)Show any two ways in which you would solve the problem and make your presentation effective.
Date posted: February 16, 2019. Answers (1)