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(i) Came round.
(ii) Fell out.
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- Answer the questions below according to the instructions given after each.
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Answer the questions below according to the instructions given after each.
(i) They lived in a ______________ house for very many years. Family, strange, stone-walled, four-bed room (arrange the adjectives in the correct order)
(ii) _______________ her disability. She is a successful business woman (fill in the blank with a suitable complex
preposition)
Date posted: April 9, 2019. Answers (1)
- Place appropriate question tags at the end of the following statements.(Solved)
Place appropriate question tags at the end of the following statements.
(i) I need not see a doctor, ___________________________________________________
(ii) We must participate in communal work ,____________________________________
Date posted: April 8, 2019. Answers (1)
- Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the word given in brackets(Solved)
Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the word given in brackets
(i) It is difficult to bribe him because he is known to be ____________________ (corrupt)
(ii) John's decision to resign from his job was _______________________ convincing to his parents (doubt)
(iii) People like him because he is too gentle and ____________________________ (child)
(iv) Harvesting maize is a very __________________________ task (strain)
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- Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Do not change the meaning(Solved)
Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Do not change the meaning.
(i) ' I will make sure I arrive at 2.00 pm', Etyang told the teacher (Rewrite in reported speech)
(ii) When one meditates, he discovers his weakness (Begin; Only when ………..
(iii) To eat too much is a bad habit (Rewrite using a gerund)
(iv) He ate more and more, but he grew thinner and thinner (Rewrite beginning: The more ……………..
(v) May gave Tom a pen (Rewrite the sentence to end with Mary)
Date posted: April 8, 2019. Answers (1)
- Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow: Kenya rebased its economy last year, which in layman's..(Solved)
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
Kenya rebased its economy last year, which in layman's language means recalculating the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) - the total value of goods produced and services provided in a country in one year. The recalculation saw Kenya?s GDP expand by more than a quarter, ranking the country among the top ten largest economies in Africa.
To ordinary Kenyans, this should translate to increased school enrolment, better housing and healthcare and access to clean water and food security. But this will not be the case. The World Bank says that even as Kenya becomes a middle-income country, an estimated four out of ten Kenyans are living below the poverty line. To most Kenyans, not much difference will be noted other than the feel good effect.
While Kenyans might not see an improvement in their incomes, the release of the new numbers gives Kenya a unique international standing in the eyes of investors and development partners. It also gives, Kenya a positive outlook in terms of economic size, the debt - to GDP ratio and the country?s per capita income, in most cases, governments aim for a low debt toGDP ratio, usually below 50 per cent, as an indication that the country produces and sells goods and services in sufficient quantities to pay back debts.
Therefore, the new statistics raise Kenya?s profile as a creditworthy economy. Crucially, it gives the country a positive image among potential investors. The elevation means that some of indicators of economic sustainability that Kenya has been using, such as wage bill to GDP, will now have a different meaning. For instance, the ongoing debate on the Public Wage Bill is hinged on the GDP ratio, the much lower than the current 13 per cent.
On the flip side though, the much sought after middle-income tag would translate to an improved-capacity indicator for Kenya. As such, the country might not qualify for interest free loans and grants from the World Bank, yet these have been key financial services from the Breton Wood institution to boost education, health, infrastructure and agriculture.
Also, this could create an illusion that could see Kenya underestimate its liabilities. The rebasing will make the debt levels look small. This could entice the government to borrow more, thus exerting massive inflationary pressure on the economy if the tax base is not expanded.
The revision would not take away the country?s infrastructural, insecurity and high cost of production challenges. What are the figures for if they cannot transform people?s lives?
However, at a time when notable brands like Cadbury are leaving the country and moving their operations elsewhere, attracting investment is paramount.
There is nothing unique about rebasing. Nigeria and Ghana have recently done so. Tanzania early this week promised to do the same. The country may now be tagged middle-income economy, but this does not translate into a better life for the millions of Kenyans living below the poverty line.
This process should at best be exploited by the jubilee administration in its resolve to tackle poverty. Solid and long-term plans must be laid out to fight for the welfare of Kenyans.
The starting point should be making agriculture cheap. Today, this crucial economic activity suffers from high cost of inputs and the government has done little to commercialise the sector. A hungry nation will no doubt be a burden to growth.
Second, the cost of doing business in Kenya must be reduced. More infrastructural investments are needed in roads, railways and, most importantly, energy. The cost of power is way too high to sustain sound manufacturing - making Kenya uncompetitive in the region. Third, to arrest disappointments from expectant wananchi, the government needs to boost their purchasing power by ruthlessly taming prices of basic commodities.
It is, therefore, our desire that the rebasing will re-energise the government to improve the economy that is now at the mercy of a weakening currency and a relatively high inflation rate. Other-wise, Kenyans will continue to suffer as social iniquities trigger more crime, disease and poverty.
(a) What is the effect of recalculating Kenya's GDP? (2 Marks)
(b) Explain the irony behind Kenya becoming a middle income country. (2 Marks)
(c) According to the writer of this passage what challenges could Kenya encounter as a result of the middle-income economy
status?
(d) In not more than 45 words explain what the Kenyan government should do to reduce poverty levels. (6 Marks)
(e) What is the attitude of the writer towards Kenya?s elevated middle-income status? (2 Marks)
(f) How has Kenya benefited in its elevation to a middle-income status? (2 Marks)
(g) There is nothing unique about re basing. Nigeria and Ghana have recently done so. Tanzania early this week promised to do
the same. Combine the sentences to form a compound, complex sentence) (1 Mark)
(h) Explain the meaning of the following expressions as used is the passage.
(i) Flip side. (1 Mark)
(ii) Attracting investment is paramount
Date posted: April 8, 2019. Answers (1)
- A guest speaker came to your school to give a motivational talk. All the students really enjoyed the presentation. Mention
three possible strengths of that speaker(Solved)
A guest speaker came to your school to give a motivational talk. All the students really enjoyed the presentation. Mention
three possible strengths of that speaker
Date posted: April 8, 2019. Answers (1)
- Identify three pairs of words with the same pronunciation from the list below.
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D. Identify three pairs of words with the same pronunciation from the list below.
Course ewe sit
Seat ate flower
Warm sum eight
Sit cause wring
Some ring floor
Worm coarse hue
Sam it who
Shom flour you
Date posted: April 8, 2019. Answers (1)
- You have visited Amboseli National Park for the first time. Below is part of the conversation that takes place between you
and the Game Ranger.(Solved)
You have visited Amboseli National Park for the first time. Below is part of the conversation that takes place between you
and the Game Ranger.
Ranger: Welcome to Amboseli National Park. My name is Biwott and I am in charge of showing people around.
You:
Ranger: The total area of this National Park is 100 acres. We have thirty species of big game and five species of
small animals.
You:
Ranger: Other than viewing the animals, people come here to relax, not to mention photography.
You:
Ranger: Indeed yes. It generates revenue for the Government in form of entry fee.
We charge sh 100 to Kenyan adults, sh 20 to Kenyan children and sh 500 to foreigners.
You:
Ranger: Thank you. Our mandate is to conserve Kenyan's unique Heritage, care and protect animals.
You:
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- For each of the words below, write two sentences to bring out the meaning of the word as a Noun and as a Verb.
(6 Marks)
(i)...(Solved)
For each of the words below, write two sentences to bring out the meaning of the word as a Noun and as a Verb.
(6 Marks)
(i) Record.
(ii) Conduct.
(iii) Subject
Date posted: April 8, 2019. Answers (1)
- Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.
HAPPY BABY.
Her lips suckle the nipples.
Milk bubbles, foams and ripples.
Little hands up in the air....(Solved)
Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.
HAPPY BABY.
Her lips suckle the nipples.
Milk bubbles, foams and ripples.
Little hands up in the air. Catch on the mother's hair.
Sweet sensations rise in pressure. Tiny legs kick with pleasure.
Sleep comes gently and strong.
Sleep whispers softly and long.
(i) Describe the rhyme scheme of the poem.
(ii) Explain any other two oral features of style and show their effectiveness.
(iii) Which two words would you stress in line 2, and why?
(iv) Identify any two pairs of rhyming words in the poem.
(v) Identify one major sound pattern in the poem.
(vi) Give two examples of the above sound pattern.
(vii) How would you perform the last two lines of the poem?
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- Fill in the blank spaces.(Solved)
Fill in the blank spaces.
We do not want 1 ________ subject ODM. Kenya supporters to elections at the grassroots 2 _______ when we are busy 3
________ the presidential nomination ticket.
The fear of a fall out by disgruntled leaders was the overriding 4 ________for parties to 5 ________ grassroots elections. It
is eminent 6 ________ the latest events that Narc - Kenya and ODM - Kenya 7 __________ be headed for a 8
____________ if the grassroots polls are 9 ___________now.
In KANU, elections saw the party break up into the Uhuru Kenyatta 10 __________ and another led by Keiyo South MP, Mr Nicholas Biwott
Date posted: April 8, 2019. Answers (1)
- FUNCTIONAL WRITING. (20 MARKS)
Imagine you are the Human Resource Manager of Sarova Group of Hotels. The manager of Serena had asked you to write a
confidential...(Solved)
FUNCTIONAL WRITING. (20 MARKS)
Imagine you are the Human Resource Manager of Sarova Group of Hotels. The manager of Serena had asked you to write a
confidential report of your former employee, Mr Sammy Kamau, who is seeking a transfer to the Serena Hotel as a chef.
Write a confidential report to the manager about Sammy Kamau
Date posted: April 8, 2019. Answers (1)
- I don't think I need any man's favour to succeed. (supply a question tag)(Solved)
I don't think I need any man's favour to succeed. (supply a question tag)
Date posted: April 8, 2019. Answers (1)
- Use the correct preposition in the blanks in the sentences below(Solved)
Use the correct preposition in the blanks in the sentences below.
i) You chose him_______me.
ii) He is notorious ____________ noise making.
iii) They sat ___________ the shade of that tree
Date posted: April 8, 2019. Answers (1)
- Explain the meaning of the underlined idioms as used in the sentences below(Solved)
Explain the meaning of the underlined idioms as used in the sentences below.
i) Misappropriation of public funds was happening right under the nose of the cabinet secretary.
ii) The principal said he would get to the bottom of indiscipline in the school
Date posted: April 8, 2019. Answers (1)
- Choose the correct word from those in brackets to complete the sentences below.(Solved)
Choose the correct word from those in brackets to complete the sentences below.
i) You should not ___________ the content of an official document without express consent, (alter/altar)
ii) Unless my mother is careful, she will ____________ all her friends, (loose/lose)
iii) Mwita __________ the pictures onto the wall, (hung/hanged)
iv) This project cannot begin yet; I have __________ money, (a little/ little)
Date posted: April 8, 2019. Answers (1)
- Rewrite the following sentences according to instructions given after each. Had John not quickly intervened.....(Solved)
Rewrite the following sentences according to instructions given after each.
i) Had John not quickly intervened, the situation would have worsened. (Begin: But....)
ii) If he arrives on time, we will leave for the party. (Rewrite using: should) iii) Ben was too weak to stand for the rest of the presentation. (Begin: So ... .)
iv) The mourners sang a sad song. (Begin: A sad ...)
v) 'Is there any pending issue for discussion?' asked the chairperson. (Rewrite in reported speech.
Date posted: April 8, 2019. Answers (1)
- Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow(Solved)
Problem drinkers and alcoholics pay severe penalties for their drinking. It has been estimated that alcoholics are likely to die ten to twelve years sooner than non-alcoholics and half die before the age of fifty, which is one reason there are so few elderly alcoholics. The mortality rate (that is, the number of persons per 100,000 who die each year) among alcoholics is more than two and a half times higher than that of the general population.
Alcoholics often die under violent circumstances; serious accidents, homicide, and suicide are not uncommon. This, together with the physical deterioration accompanying alcoholism, helps explain the limits on life expectancy. No one really knows how many deaths are directly attributed to drinking, and all such statistics are estimates. One reason for our limited knowledge is that many physicians do not report alcoholism as the main cause of death out of concern for the feelings of the family of the deceased.
Research on the physiological effects of alcoholism has increased in the last few years. Heavy drinking is known to be
associated with various types of cancer, particularly among persons who also use tobacco. Alcohol abuse also increases the
probability of hypertension, stroke and coronary heart disease. Alcoholics frequently suffer illness and death from cirrhosis of the liver, a disease in which the liver becomes fatty, scarred and incapable of functioning normally. In large urban areas, cirrhosis is the fourth most common cause of death among men aged twenty -five to forty -five.
Alcohol affects the brain, often permanently damaging the mental functioning of alcoholics. Drinking may reduce the number of living cells in the brain. Since brain cells do not grow back, alcoholics may suffer from organic psychosis (a mental illness traceable to brain damages), loss of memory, and poor physical and mental coordination. One out of four persons who are admitted to mental hospitals are diagnosed as alcoholics and 40 percent of all admissions are alcohol related.
Many of the alcoholic inmates are unlikely to recover.
The unborn children of female alcoholics are subject to harm from drinking in what is called foetal alcohol
syndrome. Because alcohol tends to be a substitute for a balanced diet, alcoholics are often malnourished.
Consequently, the infants of alcoholic women are likely to be less healthy and less well developed than other babies.
Moreover, when a pregnant woman drinks, so, in effect, does her foetus. The new born children of alcoholic women may die shortly after birth unless they are medically treated from the shock to their systems for suddenly being cut off from alcohol. Furthermore, the impact of alcohol on the woman and her foetus is a major cause of birth defects and organically based mental deficiency among the newborn. The effects of foetal alcohol syndrome on the children of female alcoholics are usually chronic and may be permanently disabling. Clearly, it is not too much of an exaggeration to say that alcohol kills and maims people. When abused, alcohol is a highly dangerous drug.
a) Why are there so few elderly alcoholics ? (2 mks)
b) Outline two major factors limiting life expectancy among alcoholics according to the passage (2 mks)
c) Mention any four physiological effects of alcoholism (2 mks)
d) What reason makes physician find difficulty in reporting alcoholic related death? (2 mks)
e) Many of the alcoholic inmates are unlikely to recover. Rewrite beginning 'Recovery...' (1 mk)
f) Explain what the following sentence means:
'Alcohol tends to be a substitute for a balanced diet'
g) In not more than 70 words, summarize the effects of alcohol on the unborn babies. (5 mks)
h) Explain the meaning of the following words and phrases as used in the passage (4 mks)
i) mortality
ii) deterioration iii) diagnosed iv) cut off
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- Identify the silent letters in the following words(Solved)
Identify the silent letters in the following words
i) History.
ii) Hymn.
iii) align.
iv) islet
Date posted: April 8, 2019. Answers (1)
- Read the conversation below and answer the questions that follows(Solved)
Read the conversation below and answer the questions that follows
Student: Excuse,
Teacher: Yes, how can I help you?
student: I want to go out.
Teacher: What do you mean? That is impolite!
Student: I am in a hurry. I must go!
Teacher: Not unless you explain first.
Student: When I get back.
Teacher: You are rude!
Student: You are delaying me!
Teacher: What an insolent student you are! How dare you!
Explain the shortcomings in the student's conversation.
Date posted: April 8, 2019. Answers (1)