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- Fill in the blank space in each of the following sentences with the most appropriate preposition.(Solved)
Fill in the blank space in each of the following sentences with the most appropriate preposition.
i) He took ______ his clothes and dived into the pool.
ii) She will preside ______ the function.
iii) The exercise was conducted in accordance______ the regulations.
iv) Mutiso arrived at the airport just ______ time to catch the plane
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Construct sentences to show the distraction in meaning between each of the following pairs of words(Solved)
Construct sentences to show the distraction in meaning between each of the following pairs of words.
i) Boarder ___________
Border ____________
ii) Council ___________
Counsel___________
iii) Bear ______________
Bare ______________
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Choose the correct alternative from the words given in brackets to complete each of the following sentences.(Solved)
Choose the correct alternative from the words given in brackets to complete each of the following sentences
i) This is one of those stories ______ that (seem, seems) to have no ending.
ii) He is the longest serving of all Kenya's
(attorney generals, attorneys general)
iii) A range of issues _______ (was, were) discussed.
iv) The chaos _______ (has, have) been quelled by the police.
v) They have remained hopeful in spite of the many ______ (crisis, crises) they have faced.
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- For each of the following sentences replace the underlined phrasal verb with one word that has the same meaning.(Solved)
For each of the following sentences replace the underlined phrasal verb with one word that has the same meaning.
i) Amina was commended for keeping up her good performance.
ii) You need to cut down on the expenses.
iii) Students are advised to keep out of trouble.
iv) His performance did not measure up to the expected standard.
v) Its not good to walk out on one's family.
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Complete each of the following sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.(Solved)
Complete each of the following sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.
i) Mwala's remark was a ______ (repeat) of what Mworia had said.
ii) He told us a _______ (move) story.
iii) You will not be allowed in without ______ (identity)
iv) Mark's _______ (decide) affected everybody,
v) She was _______ (continued) from college after failing three times
Date posted: April 3, 2019. 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) All the students passed the examination
(Begin; None ...................
ii) "Are you taking part in the walk? "My father asked.
(Rewrite in indirect speech)
iii) He was very sick and so he could not go to work.
(Rewrite using too .... to)
iv) Women have not had greater opportunities for following careers at any time in history than they have now. (Begin: At ............)
v) Their proposal was no at all practicable
(Rewrite using: "Proposed")
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Give another word which is pronounced the same as the word given(Solved)
Give another word which is pronounced the same as the word given
i) Gnaw ............................
ii) Boar...............................
iii) Groan............................
iv) Toe ...............................
v) Pail................................
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- Complete the gaps in the following sentences correctly by using one word(Solved)
Complete the gaps in the following sentences correctly by using one word
i) Each of their children _______ been to a university recently.
ii) Neither the teacher nor the student _______ to blame
iii) The new set of books _______ delivered yesterday.
iv) The objectives of the new rule, as I was told ______ made the workers furious.
v) Of the twins, Huria is the ______
Date posted: April 3, 2019. Answers (1)
- For each of the following sentences replace the underlined phrasal verb with a word that has the same meaning.(Solved)
For each of the following sentences replace the underlined phrasal verb with a word that has the same meaning
i) I wished to meet him after classes yesterday but he didn't show up.
ii) I have been at the police station. Our house was broken into last
night.
iii) Everybody knows how good you are. There is no need to show off.
iv) After a hard day's work, I sat on an easy chair and dozed off.
v) They made up for lost time.
Date posted: April 2, 2019. Answers (1)
- Complete each of the following sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.(Solved)
Complete each of the following sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.
i) The _______ (direct) effort resulted in the team losing the game.
ii) Susan wore a ______ (beauty) made dress.
iii) Abdu ______ (seek) his father's advice about a job last year.
iv) My grandfather has many ______ (descend)
v) (Account) ______ is a basic condition in the use of public funds
Date posted: April 2, 2019. 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) The dog attacked Manilla, but only because he proved it.
(Begin; if ...............)
ii) I think we are being followed by somebody
(Rewrite in the active voice)
iii) Mrs. Kemunto will be our chief guest during the drama festival (Insert a question tag).
iv) It is a pity I couldn't go out with you.
(Begin; I)
v) As soon as the football match began, the fans started dancing. (Begin: No sooner)
Date posted: April 2, 2019. Answers (1)
- Identify and underline the word that is pronounced differently in each of the following sets.(Solved)
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
Date posted: April 2, 2019. Answers (1)
- 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...(Solved)
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
Date posted: April 2, 2019. Answers (1)
- For each of the words below, construct two sentences to convey two different meanings.(Solved)
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......................................................
Date posted: April 2, 2019. Answers (1)
- Complete each of the following sentences by filling in the blank space with the correct preposition.(Solved)
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.
Date posted: April 2, 2019. Answers (1)
- Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of the word in brackets.(Solved)
Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of the word in brackets.
i) Sunset can be an ______ sight (awe)
ii) A problem that has no answer is ______ (solve)
iii) We learnt a great deal from the speech; it was very ______ (inform)
iv) It's against our culture to treat older people _______ (respect
Date posted: April 2, 2019. 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) 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")
Date posted: April 2, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following sentences are clumsy. Write an improved version of each one of them.(Solved)
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.
Date posted: April 2, 2019. Answers (1)
- For each of the following words provide another word that has an identical pronunciation.(Solved)
For each of the following words provide another word that has an identical pronunciation.
(i) Breathe __________
(ii) Flour ____________
(iii) Queue ___________
(iv) Heir _____________
(v) Won _____________
Date posted: April 2, 2019. Answers (1)
- Complete each blank space in the sentences below with the best alternative from the following:(Solved)
Complete each blank space in the sentences below with the best alternative from the following: (5 marks)
some, a few, little, any, few
(i) Although the fire was very fierce ______ items were salvaged from the burning shop.
(ii) Since the politician is very unpopular ______ people listen to him.
(iii) If there are _____ presents for me, I would like to open them now.
(iv) Have______ tea, please
(v) As the droughts worsened, our cow produced ______ milk.
Date posted: April 2, 2019. Answers (1)