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- 'Love all, trust none.' Show how this is portrayed using illustrations from the play, 'A Doll’s House.'(Solved)
'Love all, trust none.' Show how this is portrayed using illustrations from the play, 'A Doll’s House.'
Date posted: September 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Rewrite the sentences below with the adjective in their correct order.(Solved)
Rewrite the sentences below with the adjective in their correct order.
1. .A designer is waiting to interview a dark Rwandese tall tailor.
2. We gave Kamau some heavy new sports grey shoes.
3. The company sold their black mahogany oval Turkish table
Date posted: September 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Use the correct possessive pronouns from the choices given to complete the sentences below.(Solved)
Use the correct possessive pronouns from the choices given to complete the sentences below.
1. Do you prefer to send the information via your email or .......... (him/mine)
2. Our computer is not as big as ..........(theirs/ours)
3 ............ (Hers/She) was a case of mistaken identity
Date posted: September 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Fill in the blanks in the following sentences using the correct collective nouns(Solved)
Fill in the blanks in the following sentences using the correct collective nouns.
1. The ......... of onlookers was controlled by the police officers.
2.Many brides in African weddings throw the .............of flowers at their bridal party.
3. Some suitors believe in using a ...............of singers to persuade ladies to accept their love.
Date posted: September 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Join each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence using the phrase given in brackets.(Solved)
Join each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence using the phrase given in brackets.
1
a.James is more responsible than his brother.
b. James is the last born . (although)
2
a. Onyango met the woman.
b . Onyango wanted to marry the woman’s daughter. ( whose)
3
a. The woman read a newspaper
b. The man prepared a meal. (while)
Date posted: September 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Fill in the blank with the correct verbs from the brackets.(Solved)
Fill in the blank with the correct verbs from the brackets.
1. The tea ............. expected back tomorrow. (are/is)
2.You ............ stay at home if you are feeling sick.(would/should)
3 .Parliament ............ resolved to abolish school fees in all public schools.(has/have).
Date posted: September 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow(Solved)
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
Terrorism is a real and urgent threat to nations and their interests a threat that could become perilous if terrorists acquire nuclear or biological weapons. The policies pursued by the bush administration have too often been counterproductive and self-defeating. In the name of an ‘offensive’ strategy, they have undermined the values and principles that made the United States a model for the world, dismayed cooperative nations around the world and jeopardize their cooperation with us, and provided ammunition for terrorist recruitment in the Middle East and beyond. To achieve our long-term objective we must go beyond narrow counterterrorism policies to embed counterterrorism in an overarching national security strategy designed to restore American leadership and respect in the world. This leadership must be based on a strong commitment to our values and to building the structures of international cooperation that are needed to only fight terrorists, but also to meet key challenges of our time: proliferation; climate change and energy security; the danger of pandemic disease; and the need to sustain a vibrant global economy that lifts the lives of people everywhere.
We have to demonstrate that the model of liberty and tolerance embodied by the United States, are the enemy of these universal ambitions. We must pursue an integrated set of policies- on non-proliferation, energy and climate, global public health and economic development- which reflect recognition that in an independent world, the American people can be safe and prosperous only if others too share in these blessings. Our policies must demonstrate a respect for differences of history, culture and tradition, while remaining true to the principles of liberty embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This kind of enlightened self-interest led others to rally to American leadership in the Cold War and offers the best hope for sustaining our leadership in the future. The world is filled with terrorist organizations. While the State Departments list of designated groups includes almost four dozen, numerous well known ones are still omitted because of issues related to designation process. Yet to many organizations, only one subset currently poses a serious and sustained threat to the United States and its allies: the Sunni jihadist organization known by the shorthand ‘al Qaeda’The group merits this special status because it is the only terrorist organization with the ambition and the capability to inflict genuinely catastrophic damage, which can provisionally be defined as attacks that claim causalities in the four digits or higher. The group is also unique in that it may eventually be able to carry out a campaign of repeated attacks that would have a paralyzing effect on American life and its institutions. Its ability to foil fundamental U.S. strategic goals-as it did in Iraq and as it threatens to do together with the Taliban in Afghanistan-has been amply demonstrated. As the turmoil in Pakistan has demonstrated, its capacity for upsetting the geopolitics of major regions of the world today is also unrivalled among non-state actors. The evidence provided by September 11, 2001 is sufficient to demonstrate the groups’ capability and its determination. Unlike most terrorist, it eschews incremental gains and seeks no part of a negotiation process; it seeks to achieve its primary ends, including mobilization of a large number of Muslims, through violence.
The Bush administration has fundamentally misunderstood the nature of the jihadist movement and its actions have made the threat considerably worse. The administration has hyped the threat and subordinated foreign security policy into the ‘Global War on Terror.’ It has relied on the wrong tools –principally the military- and vastly overemphasized tactics at the expense of strategy. To the extent that it has a strategy for reducing the appeal of jihad, it is the ‘freedom agenda’ which has backfired. Counter terrorism requires a shift away from a foreign and security policy that makes counterterrorism the prism through which everything is evaluated and decided. It requires a policy that must go beyond uncompromising efforts to do away with those who seek to harm us today. International engagement is essential in meeting this threat since it will ensure that new terrorist recruits do not come to take the place of those that have been defeated.
(Adapted from ‘strategic Counterterrorism’ by Daniel Benjamin, Policy Paper Number 7, 2008)
Questions
a) .In what ways were the policies pursued by the Bush administration counterproductive and self-defeating?
b).What according to the author is the essence of American counterterrorism leadership?
c).Make notes on what ought to be done to uphold American leadership?
d).In the following sentence, replace the underlined expression with one word
It requires a policy that must go beyond uncompromising efforts to do away with those who seek to harm us today
e).Why is Al-Qaida a unique group?
f).What is needed in the fight against terrorism?
g).In your opinion, what is the most dangerous aspect of terror a threat?
h).Explain the meaning of each of the following words as used in the passage
a) Embed
b) Designated
c) Foil
d) Prism
Date posted: September 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Identify the silent letters in the words below.(Solved)
Identify the silent letters in the words below.
History
Debt
Psychology
Yacht
Condemn
Date posted: September 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- For each of the words given below, write down another word with a similar pronunciation.(Solved)
For each of the words given below, write down another word with a similar pronunciation.
a)Maid
b)One
c)Hire
d)Guest
e)Ewe
Date posted: September 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Read the passage below and fill in each blank spaces with an appropriate word.(Solved)
Read the passage below and fill in each blank spaces with an appropriate word.
It is an indisputable fact that agriculture 1 ......the backbone of the economy. It is therefore 2 ..... that we stop over-relying on the rain-fed agriculture. Israel is a classic 3 ........ Of a country that has reclaimed its deserts and put them 4 .......use. Land which was 5 ............ ‘useless has been turned around and 6 .............. useful. Egypt which solely depends on 7 ............. River Nile is a leading exporter of fruits and cereals. For our country to 8 ........... self-sufficiency in food production and to get a 9 ............... for export, land should be utilized to the 10 ...............This is only possible with irrigation.
Date posted: September 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- The compulsory set text: The River and The Source: By Margaret Ogola.
Using atleast three characters in the novel, write an essay to show how the...(Solved)
The compulsory set text: The River and The Source: By Margaret Ogola.
Using atleast three characters in the novel, write an essay to show how the writer portrays women as the driving force in society. Base your answer on the River and the Source by Margaret Ogolla for illustrations.
Date posted: September 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- THE COMPULSORY SET TEXT: THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE BY BERTOLT BRETCH.
‘Anarchy in any society brings about misuse of power.’ Basing your argument on the...(Solved)
THE COMPULSORY SET TEXT: THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE BY BERTOLT BRETCH.
‘Anarchy in any society brings about misuse of power.’ Basing your argument on the play The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Bretch, write an essay in support of this statement.
Date posted: September 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- Explain the difference in meaning between the following sentences
1.Has the donkey eaten Mary?
2.Has the donkey eaten, Mary?(Solved)
Explain the difference in meaning between the following sentences
1.Has the donkey eaten Mary?
2.Has the donkey eaten, Mary?
Date posted: September 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to fill in the gap in each sentence
1. It is unclear whether or not………………………………..is...(Solved)
Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to fill in the gap in each sentence
1. It is unclear whether or not………………………………..is determined by heredity. (Person)
2. The corrupt officer left office…………………………………………………………… (Disgrace)
3.There are no ………………………………………………………. in that house. (Occupy)
Date posted: September 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- Replace the underlined words or phrases with the correct phrasal verb formed from the word in brackets
1.His performance discouraged me until I stopped teaching...(Solved)
Replace the underlined words or phrases with the correct phrasal verb formed from the word in brackets
1.His performance discouraged me until I stopped teaching him (Put)
2.The factory manager had to tolerate lazy workers (Put)
3.The meeting has been postponed until further notice (Put)
Date posted: September 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- Underline the main clause in the following sentences
1. He is the man who abducted the girl
2. If you work hard, you will pass your examinations(Solved)
Underline the main clause in the following sentences
1. He is the man who abducted the girl
2. If you work hard, you will pass your examinations
Date posted: September 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions after each without changing the meaning
1.Have you read the newspaper? (Rewrite in Past Tense)
2.He was obviously angry...(Solved)
Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions after each without changing the meaning
1.Have you read the newspaper? (Rewrite in Past Tense)
2.He was obviously angry with you (Begin: His....)
3.The chief was looking for his goose. (Rewrite the sentence into plural)
Date posted: September 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- ORAL LITERATURE
Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.
DEATH IS A WITCH
SOLO : Ah, what shall I do, Abaluhya?
It’s wrong
CHORUS : Today I...(Solved)
ORAL LITERATURE
Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.
DEATH IS A WITCH
SOLO : Ah, what shall I do, Abaluhya?
It’s wrong
CHORUS : Today I will say
Death is a witch, my people
It snatched my child
I will remain alone
SOLO : Ah what shall I really do, Abaluhya
It’s very wrong.
CHORUS : Today I will say
Death is a witch, my people
It snatched my friend
I will dance alone.
SOLO: My child, my friend, I cry
What shall I do? I cry
What shall I do? I cry x2
QUESTIONS
1.Classify the above oral poem giving reasons
2.Who is the persona?
3.What is the singer’s attitude towards death?
4.Identify and illustrate THREE stylistic devices in this poem.
5.Identify one character trait of death brought out in this poem.
6.With illustrations, identify social activities of the community from which this song is drawn
7.Explain the meaning of the following lines as used in the poem
i. It snatched my child.
ii. I will dance alone.
Date posted: September 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- THE RIVER AND THE SOURCE— MARGARET OGOLA
Read the excerpt below and answer the questions that follow
“Great Were, please spare my son. Protect him. Remember...(Solved)
THE RIVER AND THE SOURCE— MARGARET OGOLA
Read the excerpt below and answer the questions that follow
“Great Were, please spare my son. Protect him. Remember all the sacrifices I have offered you on
his behalf and be merciful.” She prayed fervently to herself fearing to raise her voice in case the very
air grabbed her words and made her fears a terrible reality.
The chief sat in his hut for a while in deep thought for he was not one to act rashly. Then he called
his herdsmen and briefly gave him some instructions.
The herdsman came running back within an hour.
“My chief! My chief! They are both gone. They left last night before the first cockcrow. And, and
...,“ here he stammered and then stopped.
“And what you fool! Tell me!” The chief, a man never known to raise his voice almost screamed at
the hapless herdsman.
“Yes my chief! Their families said that they heard them talking to a third man just before they left,
but they did not see him because it was very dark.”
Akoko fell down in a deep faint. Nyabera ran to her mother screaming and held her head. The chief
started barking orders to a group of people who had now gathered to find out the cause of the
commotion.
“Get the scouts, except those on watch. Tell them to prepare two search parties - one to take the route
of Gem and the other to follow the route of Asembo. Maybe we can intercept them before they reach
very far.”
Questions
1. Place this extract in its immediate context.
2. What is it the speaker fears might turn into a terrible reality?
3.“My chief! My chief! They are both gone. They left last night.
Who are said to have left in the night?
4.Give two character traits of the chief as portrayed in this extract.
5.Briefly describe any one theme evident in this extract
6.Briefly explain one other incident from any other part of the text in which there is commotion at the compound of the same chief
7. The herdsman came running back within an hour. (Rewrite beginning: Within…….. )
8.Identify and illustrate any three aspects of style used in this extract.
9.Explain the meaning of each of the following expressions as used in the extract
i. Hapless
ii. Barkinorders
iii. Those on watch
Date posted: September 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE — BERTOLT BRECHT
Read the excerpt below and answer the questions that follow.
SIMON (shouting after her); I didn’t bring any friend...(Solved)
THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE — BERTOLT BRECHT
Read the excerpt below and answer the questions that follow.
SIMON (shouting after her); I didn’t bring any friend along!
As the SINGER resumes his tale, the SOLDIER steps into the doorway as though to listen to the service.
SINGER:
The city is still
But why are there armed men?
The governor’s palace is at peace
But why is it a fortress?
And the Governor returned to his palace
And the fortress was a trap
And the goose was plucked and roasted
But the goose was not eaten this time
And noon was no longer the hour to eat:
Noon was the hour to die.
From the doorway at the left the FAT PRINCE quick appears, stands still, looks around. Before the gateway at the right two IRONSHIRTS are squatting and playing dice. The FAT PRINCE sees them, walks slowly past, making a sign to them. They rise: one goes through the gateway, the other goes off at the right. Muffled voices are heard from various directions in the rear: ‘To your posts I’ The palace is surrounded. The FAT PRINCE quickly goes off Church bells in the distance. Enter, through the doorway, the governor’s family and procession, returning from church.
GOVERNOR’S WIFE (passing the ADJUTANT): It’s impossible to live in such a slum. But Georgi, of course, will only build for his little Michael. Never for me! Michael is all! All for Michael!
The procession turns into the gateway. Again the ADJUTANT lingers behind. He waits. Enter the wounded RIDER from the doorway. Two IRONSHIRTS of the Palace Guard have taken up positions by the gateway.
ADJUTANT (To the RIDER): The Governor does not wish to receive military news before dinner — especially if it’s depressing, as I assume. In the afternoon His Excellency will confer with prominent architects. They are coming to dinner too. And here they are! (Enter three gentlemen through the doorway) Go to the kitchen and eat, my friend. (As the RIDER goes, the ADJUTANT greets the ARCHITECTS.) Gentlemen, his Excellency expects you at dinner. He will devote all his
time to you and our great new plans. Come!
ONE OF THE ARCHITECTS: We marvel that His Excellency intends to build. There are disquieting rumors that the war in Persia has taken a turn for the worse.
ADJUTANT: All the more reason to build! There’s nothing to those rumors anyway. Persia is a long way off, and the garrison here would let itself be hacked to bits for its Governor. (Noise from the palace. The shrill scream of a woman. Someone is shouting orders. Dumbfounded the ADJUTANT moves toward the gateway. An IRONSHIRT steps out, points his lance at him.) What’s this? Put down that lance, you dog.
Questions
1. What happens just before this extract?
2. What is the importance of the song used in this extract?
3.Identify and explain any two character traits of the Governor’s wife in this extract.
4. What ‘Military news’ do you think the rider is carrying? Illustrate your answer.
5. What is ironical about the Adjutant’s assertion? “The garrison here would let itself be hacked to bits for its Governor.”
6. What does the Governor intend to build?
7.Explain the meaning of the following:
i. Fortress
ii. Dumbfounded
8.Go to the kitchen and eat, my friend. (Add a question tag)
9. Highlight the effects of war as brought out in the prologue.
Date posted: September 28, 2019. Answers (1)