(i) Verbal skills
- She was audible
- She varied her tone
- She involved the audience
- Her points were very relevant
(ii) Non-verbal cues
- She employed gestures
- She was appropriately dressed
marto answered the question on April 3, 2019 at 06:57
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Fill in the cloze test below.
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Fill in the cloze test below.
A __ (1) __ was arraigned before the magistrate in the Kazi Bure law __ (2) __ yesterday afternoon. Aged about twenty three, the man was __ (3) __ of trespassing into his neighbours __ (4) __ and stealing a chicken. The man however pleaded not __ (5)__. He claimed he did not even know Kasee, the complainant. He even __ (6) __ having met him as he escaped with the chicken. The man __ (7) __ laughter when he claimed he did not even take meat. He said Kasee was trying to _____8_____ old scores with him by taking him to court. The magistrate ordered him to be ________9________ in custody until proper _______10_______ were carried out.
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April 3, 2019
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You have just completed your form four examination. You then come across an advertisement on Computer studies at a newly opened computer college near your...
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You have just completed your form four examination. You then come across an advertisement on Computer studies at a newly opened computer college near your residence. You are interested and decide to make a visit to get more information. Complete the dialogue below. Read through first before filling in the blanks.
Receptionist: Good morning. Can I help you?
Student: _______________ ___ (2 mks)
Receptionist: Are you interested in the January intake?
Student: _____________________ (1 mark)
Receptionist: Fine. O.K Well, we have ....um.... the short intensive full time courses this term.
Student: ___________________________ (2 mks)
Receptionist: Yes. Each course last for three weeks
Student: ________________________ (2mks)
Receptionist: Well, it's about twenty- three hours a week. Usually four and a half days each week.
Student: _____________________ (2 mks)
Receptionist: The whole course will cost you Kshs. 15,000. We require a deposit of Ksh 5, 000 and Ksh 500 registration fee.
Student: ___________________________. (1 mark)
Receptionist: You're welcome
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Complete the list below by getting another word pronounced in the, same way as the ones
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Complete the list below by getting another word pronounced in the, same way as the ones
i) Pair, pear, _____
ii) _____, sent, cent
iii) Write, ____ right.
iv) ______, chord
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Read the passage below and fill in each blank space with the most appropriate word.
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The breath analysis ______________ for alcohol that was withdrawn after just _______ months use following legal challenges is set for a comeback. According ______ the traffic police chief all that is remaining a publication of a legal notice that will take care of the _______ loopholes that forced suspension of the device.
Alco Blow, as it was ____ known, was introduction at the beginning of December 2005.______ a short time, however, aggrieved motorists had managed to get court injunctions ______use of the device, and it was withdrawn in February, last year.
There were some serious issues around the gadget, _____ some of the complaints taken to court were frivolous. All in all, a system that makes it ____ to keep drunken drivers off our roads is for the benefit of all
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Functional writing
(a). Write a letter to the clerk of your local council complaining about the loud music in the bars near where you live. Indicate...
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Functional writing
(a). Write a letter to the clerk of your local council complaining about the loud music in the bars near where you live. Indicate how residents spend sleepless nights due' to the loud music, and what you think should be done. (10 marks)
(b). Your family intends to go on holiday at Kilindi Beach Hotel. Write to the customer service Manager requesting for advance booking and transport charges. (10 marks
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April 3, 2019
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Use the correct form of the nouns given in brackets.
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Use the correct form of the nouns given in brackets.
(i) These ................. (student) phones were confiscated.
(ii) There are many ................. (hero) who fought for our independence.
(iii) How many ................ (editor-in-chief) were invited?
(v) This must be your. (father-in-law) car.
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April 3, 2019
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Fill in the blank spaces with the correct preposition.
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Fill in the blank spaces with the correct preposition.
(i) Nyawira, get .................... the wet wall immediately!
(ii) My sisters and I will share this piece of land.................... ourselves.
(iii) We wondered if there was need ............... such equipment.
(iv) Mwela dipped the bucket ............... the well
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April 3, 2019
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Rewrite the following sentences as instructed.
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Rewrite the following sentences as instructed.
(i) She realized that she had made such a serious blunder.
(Rewrite using "what")
(ii) Just in case you changed your mind, call this number.
(Begin: Should...)
(iii) I don't know either of them.
(End...to me)
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April 3, 2019
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Rewrite the following sentence as instructed.
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Rewrite the following sentence as instructed.
(i). We can control the spread of HIV/AIDS by educating the public.
(Begin: The spread of ..............)
(ii). The man was arrested. His cattle destroyed the maize in the school farm. (Rewrite as one sentence)
(iii) Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa
(Rewrite using: higher' instead 'highest')
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April 3, 2019
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Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to fill in the gap in each sentence.
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Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to fill in the gap in
each sentence.
(i). The ________ of the right of expression is a violation of human rights. (deny)
(ii). Saving the child from the burning house was a _______ act. (hero)
(iii). They were asked to ________ the alarm. (active)
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April 3, 2019
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Choose the correct alternative from the words given in brackets to complete each of the following sentences.
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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.
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Rewrite each of the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Do not change the meaning.
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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 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")
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April 3, 2019
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Give another word which is pronounced the same as the word given
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Give another word which is pronounced the same as the word given
i) Gnaw ............................
ii) Boar...............................
iii) Groan............................
iv) Toe ...............................
v) Pail................................
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Identify and underline the word that is pronounced differently in each of the following sets.
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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...
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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.
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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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Complete each of the following sentences by filling in the blank space with the correct preposition.
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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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Rewrite each of the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Do not change the meaning
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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.
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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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Complete each of the following sentences using the correct form of the word in brackets.
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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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