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(a) The candidate should write clearly and intelligibly to display that they understand what is going on in the
country on issues of terrorism.
Note: It should be a philosophical explanation. If a story deduct upto 4 mks for irrelevancy. If it exceeds 450
words deduct 2 AD.
(b) It should be a story where the candidate is a character or a witness of the account.
It should be credible and bring out the fact that choices have consequences.
(i) Should be a story, if not deduct upto 4 mks if it is an explanation.
(ii) Should not be a narrative, if it is judge or linguistic ability.
(iii) If it does not explain the proverb, deduct upto 2 mks on level of irrelevancy.
(iv) Deduct 2 mk AD if it exceeds 450 words.
Make judgement on the level of linguistic ability.
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- You are chairperson of your school’s Drama Club. Your group has participated in the just concluded National
Drama Competition in Nakuru.
Write a report to the patron...(Solved)
You are chairperson of your school’s Drama Club. Your group has participated in the just concluded National
Drama Competition in Nakuru.
Write a report to the patron about the trip. In your report indicate what you accomplished, the problem you
experienced and what cautionary measures you would take during such trips.
Date posted: June 7, 2019. Answers (1)
- Imaginative Composition (Compulsory)
Either
(a) Write a story that begins:
'... It was an extra-ordinary sight that will remain imprinted in my memory….
Or
(b) Write a composition based...(Solved)
Imaginative Composition (Compulsory)
Either
(a) Write a story that begins:
'.... It was an extra-ordinary sight that will remain imprinted in my memory….
Or
(b) Write a composition based on the proverb:
He who laughs last laughs best
Date posted: June 7, 2019. Answers (1)
- a)Write a story beginning with the words; The whole neighborhood was full of shouts …………
OR
b)The banning of schools’ ranking in the K.C.S.E. performance was...(Solved)
a)Write a story beginning with the words; The whole neighborhood was full of shouts …………
OR
b)The banning of schools’ ranking in the K.C.S.E. performance was long overdue.” Write a composition to validate
the statement
Date posted: June 7, 2019. Answers (1)
- You are the Dean of Studies in your school. The Principal reminds you about the bench-marking visit to Masomo
Bora National School by some students and...(Solved)
You are the Dean of Studies in your school. The Principal reminds you about the bench-marking visit to Masomo
Bora National School by some students and teachers. The Principal writes you a reminder. The bench-marking is
expected to take three days.
(a) Write the reminder that the Principal might have written to you.
(b) Prepare a diary for the three days.
Date posted: June 7, 2019. Answers (1)
- The performance of the Business Studies as a subject has been declining in the KCSE examination, in your district for last four years. Imagine you...(Solved)
The performance of the Business Studies as a subject has been declining in the KCSE examination, in your
district for last four years. Imagine you are the patron of the Commerce and Business Studies club in your school
and is concerned about the decline in the performance. Design a questionnaire that you would use to gather the
information you require to tackle the problem.
(b) Your club has come up with a school magazine that is designed to help boost students’ performance in the above
subject. Advertise the magazine.
Date posted: May 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- 1. Imaginative composition (Compulsory)
Either
a) Write a story ending with 'As he was led to prison to start his term, Kamau let out a groan...(Solved)
1. Imaginative composition (Compulsory)
Either
a) Write a story ending with 'As he was led to prison to start his term, Kamau let out a groan of pain wishing he
had not involved himself in corrupt deals'.
Or
b) Write a composition to illustrate the proverb/saying 'The days of a thief are numbered'.
Date posted: May 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- Assume you are Grusha. Write a private journal you would prepare to keep the following experiences memorable.
(i) The day Governor Abashwili was beheaded.
(ii) The day...(Solved)
Assume you are Grusha. Write a private journal you would prepare to keep the following experiences memorable.
(i) The day Governor Abashwili was beheaded.
(ii) The day you arrived at your brother’s place, Lavrenti, in the Northern Mountain.
(iii)The day your fiancé, Simon Shashava, came in search of you once the war is over.
Date posted: May 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- Write an interesting story beginning with.I had not thought it was such a big problem until I got involved. Or(b) Imagine that you are...(Solved)
Write an interesting story beginning with.
I had not thought it was such a big problem until I got involved.
Or
(b) Imagine that you are the Minister of Environment. Discuss the measures you would take to curb flooding in
Kenyan urban areas
Date posted: May 28, 2019. Answers (1)
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Having completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education successfully, you are invited to speak at the
annual county education day in your county. Unfortunately, you are...(Solved)
Having completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education successfully, you are invited to speak at the
annual county education day in your county. Unfortunately, you are to attend an interview for a scholarship to an
international university the same day. Fax the speech to your former class teacher who will read it on your behalf
at the event.
Date posted: May 24, 2019. Answers (1)
- Imaginative Composition
(a) Write an interesting composition ending with … I trudged wearily and regretted why I left home without
permission.
Or
(b) Write a story to illustrate...(Solved)
Imaginative Composition
(a) Write an interesting composition ending with … I trudged wearily and regretted why I left home without
permission.
Or
(b) Write a story to illustrate the saying “Opportunity seldom knocks twice
Date posted: May 24, 2019. Answers (1)
- Imaginative Composition (Compulsory).
Either
(a) Write a story ending with the following words:
….’The experience left a permanent scar in my heart.’
Or
(b) Write a composition justifying or...(Solved)
Imaginative Composition (Compulsory).
Either
(a) Write a story ending with the following words:
….’The experience left a permanent scar in my heart.’
Or
(b) Write a composition justifying or refuting this statement:
'The Government is justified in its plan to provide laptops to pupils in class one'
Date posted: May 24, 2019. Answers (1)
- Write synopsis of the adapted play from Margaret Ogola’s The River and The Source paying particular attention to events that affect the character of Akoko, Chief Owuor Kembo and Otieno Kembo.(Solved)
Write synopsis of the adapted play from Margaret Ogola’s The River and The Source paying particular attention to events that affect the character of Akoko, Chief Owuor Kembo and Otieno Kembo.
Date posted: May 24, 2019. Answers (1)
- . Imaginative composition
Either
a) Write a story ending with:
…. I walked home feeling sad about what had happened during the day.
Or
b) ‘The ranking of schools...(Solved)
. Imaginative composition
Either
a) Write a story ending with:
…. I walked home feeling sad about what had happened during the day.
Or
b) ‘The ranking of schools during the release of the national examinations should continue.’ Write a composition in
support or against this statement
Date posted: May 24, 2019. Answers (1)
- You are the secretary of Debating Club in your school, recently the club held a meeting and the following issueswere discussed;- Election of officials- Income...(Solved)
You are the secretary of Debating Club in your school, recently the club held a meeting and the following issues
were discussed;
- Election of officials
- Income generating activities in the club
- Preparation for the great debate.
In the meeting, 8 members were present, 3 including the vice chairperson sent apologies and the whereabouts of 2
members were unknown. The club patron also attended the meeting. Apart from the main issues, members raised
some issues from the previous meeting. Write down the minutes of the meeting
Date posted: May 24, 2019. Answers (1)
- Imaginative composition
EITHER
a) Write a story starting with:
It all started as a rumour but no one in the family took it seriously until…
OR
b) Write a story...(Solved)
Imaginative composition
EITHER
a) Write a story starting with:
It all started as a rumour but no one in the family took it seriously until…
OR
b) Write a story to illustrate the saying: “The shortest way home is not always the quickest”
Date posted: May 23, 2019. Answers (1)
- Imagine that you are the Organizing Secretary of Virginia Mwende’s Graduation Party. Mwende has graduated
with a First Class Honours Degree from the University of Nairobi.
a)...(Solved)
Imagine that you are the Organizing Secretary of Virginia Mwende’s Graduation Party. Mwende has graduated
with a First Class Honours Degree from the University of Nairobi.
a) Design an invitation card to be sent to the guests
b) Write a congratulatory note to Mwende to be presented on that day
Date posted: May 23, 2019. Answers (1)
- Imaginative composition
Either
a) Write a composition beginning with the following:
It all started as a rumour but no one in the family took it seriously until…….....(Solved)
Imaginative composition
Either
a) Write a composition beginning with the following:
It all started as a rumour but no one in the family took it seriously until……..
Or
b) Write a composition on the following topic:
Ways of eliminating drug abuse among the youth.
Date posted: May 23, 2019. Answers (1)
- a)Your brother who has been studying abroad is coming home and the family has organised a party. Write an email inviting two of your friends;...(Solved)
a)Your brother who has been studying abroad is coming home and the family has organised a party. Write an email inviting two of your friends; Sabina and Kioko and copy your brother who is organising.
(b) Your friend Sabina is flying into the country from Addis Ababa Airport-Ethiopia. Write clear
directions on how she can come to your home.
Date posted: May 23, 2019. Answers (1)
- Write a composition beginning:
Looking at my father, I knew my brother and I were in hot soup.......
Or
Write a story to illustrate the saying
'All that glitters...(Solved)
Write a composition beginning:
Looking at my father, I knew my brother and I were in hot soup.......
Or
Write a story to illustrate the saying
'All that glitters is not gold'
Date posted: May 23, 2019. Answers (1)
- You have read the novel 'The River and the Source' and really enjoyed and are now ready to tackle it in K.C.S.E. You overheard some...(Solved)
You have read the novel 'The River and the Source' and really enjoyed and are now ready to tackle it in K.C.S.E. You overheard some of your friends in form three complaining that it should not been included as one of
the texts to be done in K.C.S.E .Write a book review encouraging them to read since it will be examined in their year.
Date posted: May 23, 2019. Answers (1)