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i. Riddle
ii. Personification (Identification)
iii.- To entertain
- To help the child in language acquisition.
- To help the child appreciate and learn about his/her environment.
- To sharpen the wit.
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- Join the following sentences using an appropriate conjunction.
(i) We wanted to swim
The water was too shallow.
(Solved)
Join the following sentences using an appropriate conjunction.
(i) We wanted to swim
The water was too shallow.
(ii) You can eat chicken today.
You can eat beef today.
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Fill in the blank with correct preposition.
i. He is studying ………………. a degree in physics.
ii. Anne is very good………………mathematics.(Solved)
Fill in the blank with correct preposition.
i. He is studying ………………. a degree in physics.
ii. Anne is very good………………mathematics.
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Read the narrative below and answer the following questions
`THE TORTOISE AND THE ELEPHANT’(Solved)
Read the narrative below and answer the following questions
`THE TORTOISE AND THE ELEPHANT’
Along time ago, the tortoise would cheat the elephant until the elephant was
tired of being cheated, the tortoise thought out once more what he would do
to the elephant.
Early one morning, the tortoise went to the home of the elephant. When he
got there he asked the elephant to go out for a walk with him, and both of
them went off to the forest. When they got to the forest, the tortoise said to
the elephant, `elephant, I have a good idea;; ``What idea tortoise?’’ asked
the elephant? ``I think we should have a riddle contest. You first ‘’, said the
tortoise. The elephant posed the first riddle and said, ``my house has no door
and no window, what is it? ``The tortoise said. ``An egg.’’ The tortoise said,
``A large bird sings a small bird steals. ``The elephant tried to think of the
answer until he nearly went out of his mind and then said, `` I cannot solve
it’’
The tortoise said, ``come, let us go, and I will tell you the solution. But this
riddle requires that a person should eat plenty of honey first, and I know
where we can get such honey’’
So the elephant followed the tortoise until they came to where the honey
was. They went to the bee hive and the tortoise said to the elephant. ``Put
your trunk into the hive and get some honey for us to eat’’ The elephant put
his trunk into the hive, and started to scoop as much honey as he could..
The tortoise waited anxiously. The elephant removed his trunk and gave all
the honey to the tortoise. The tortoise started eating the honey hungrily. He
said to the elephant, ``the honey is so sweet but this will not be enough for
both of us. Put the trunk in the hive once more and scoop some more
honey.’’ The elephant obeyed and put his trunk into the hive and started to
scoop some more honey.
Before he could remove his trunk, the hive slipped and trapped the
elephant’s trunk. He cried out to tortoise, saying, ``please help me. I am
going to die here?’’ Put the tortoise laughed and refused to help him remove
his trunk.
Meanwhile, the bees inside the hive were disturbed and stung the elephant
furiously. The elephant was stung until he died as the tortoise walked away.
The tortoise is very cunning.
Questions
a. Classify the above narrative and give a reason for your answer.
b. What did the tortoise ask the elephant to do early one morning?
c. What `good’ idea did tortoise have? Do you agree it was a good idea?
Why?
d. Do you find the elephant foolish? Explain your answer.
e. Identify and illustrate four characteristics features of the above narrative.
f. What moral lesson is evident from the narrative?
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Read the passage below and then answer questions that follow.
Albinism is a group of inherited conditions in human, animals and plants
characterized by hypo pigmentation.(Solved)
Read the passage below and then answer questions that follow.
Albinism is a group of inherited conditions in human, animals and plants
characterized by hypo pigmentation. The lack of pigmentation creates the
comparative lightness of skin, eyes and hair colour most commonly
associated with albinism. What is less known, and perhaps of more
importance is that all types of albinism are associated with eye disorders,
including nystagmus (rapid involuntary horizontal eye movement),
squinting, sensitivity to light and glare and reduced visual acuity.
Albinism affects all, regardless of their race and gather, although some subtypes of albinism are more prevalent among certain groups. The term albinism. Which uses the condition to be a dehumanizing term and is
discouraged in favour of the term``person with albinism’’ or even ``
albinism person’’
Albinism is perhaps one of the most misunderstood conditions in the world.
Researchers who have surveyed adolescent attitudes and beliefs towards the
condition have found them to be negative. Some said that persons with
albinism are biracial, they are mentally retarded and they have a contagious
disease.
These unfortunate misconceptions are not limited to the youth but are
represented in much of the general public. The general public’s perception of
albinism is further obscured by the gross misrepresentation of the condition
in movies. For example, a recent major motion picture release called powder
feature a character whose mother was struck by lightning, causing him to be
born with albinism and supernatural powers. Even traditional sources of
reference are not immune to misinformation. Webster defines albinism as
simply ``the condition of being an albino.’’ It goes on to define albino ``as a
person whose skin, hair and eyes lack normal colouration because of genetic
factors. Albinos have white skin, whitish hair and pink eyes.’’ The definition
is a popular misconception about albinism. In fact, many people with
albinism go unrecognized as such by others, and indeed, sometimes even by
themselves.
Albinism is an autosomal (non-sex related chromosome) recessive genetone
disorder requiring both parents to carry the defective gene in order for their
children to have albinism. There is, however, a rare type of X- linked
albinism and unusual autosomal form.
People with albinism have the same life expectancy, similar variation in
intelligence and the same general health problems as the rest of the
population.
Although the visual problems are severe, the social and emotional
ramifications may affect individuals more.
With proper preventive methods and an awareness of the dangers of sun
exposure, skin care is not a problem. By applying sunscreen, wearing hats
and wearing opaque clothes when appropriate, people with albinism may
engage in the same outdoor activities as fully pigmented people.
Questions
a. Explain what causes the features most commonly associated with
albinism.
b. What types of eye disorders are associated with albinism?
c. In note form, summarize adolescents’ mistaken beliefs about albinism.
d. What hazes the people’s understanding of albinism?
e. Give one definition of albinism that is misleading according to the
passage.
f. Give the evidence that some sub-types of albinism affect certain groups
more than others.
g. Which is the finest way of helping people with albinism?
h. Explain the meaning of the following words as used in the passage.
(a) Obscured-
(b)Defective-
(c) Hypo-pigmentation
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Identify the silent letter in each of the following words.
i. Handkerchief
ii. Pneumonia(Solved)
Identify the silent letter in each of the following words.
i. Handkerchief
ii. Pneumonia
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Read the conversation below between a mother and her twelve-year-old step-son.
Using illustrations from the dialogue pick out any five uses of etiquette.(Solved)
Read the conversation below between a mother and her twelve-year-old step-son.
Mother: Hey you good for nothing boy. Come here quickly.
boy: (panting hurriedly) Mum, here I am. Please tell me what you would
like me to do.
Mother: use your head young man! Can’t you ever think? Must I be the one to
always tell you what to do?
Boy: please mummy, I was just cleaning the house and then planning to
tend the flower garden.
Mother: you mean you’ve been cleaning the house for hours without end?
Lazy bone! I think all you deserve is a thorough beating.
Boy: please forgive me. I always try my best but I never seem to please
you.
Mother: so you know! Do you now call me a cruel master, a hard to please
master?
Boy: (kneeling) I’m sorry mum but that is not what I meant.
Mother: now go back to your work and stop calling me mum mum
Using illustrations from the dialogue pick out any five uses of etiquette.
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Read the passage below and fill in each blank space with an appropriate word.Poaching is increasing (1) ____a menance, not just in Kenya, (2)...(Solved)
Read the passage below and fill in each blank space with an appropriate word.
Poaching is increasingly (1) ____________________ a menance, not just in Kenya, (2) _______________ also in other parts of the continent, (3) _________________ a grave danger to the survival of various animal species particularly the elephant. Whereas, there have been (4) ___________________ to raise awareness about the danger posed by the menance, not enough has been done to (5)______________ it out and punish offenders.
As it is, poaching is becoming a crisis, threatening species like elephants, which are hunted (6) ____________ for their ivory, rhinos which are targeted because of their horns and other game like lions. The Kenya Wildlife Service has been doing well to combat (7) _____________ but it appears that more is needed if the criminals (8) _______________ to be stopped. If the killers have more sophisticated weaponry, then KWS must (9) _____________ its game or call (10) _________________ the military to assist
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Give words that are pronounced the same as the following
1. Which- …………………………….
2. Tax- …………………………………
3. Whet- ……………………(Solved)
Give words that are pronounced the same as the following
1. Which- …………………………….
2. Tax- …………………………………
3. Whet- ……………………
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Fill in the blank spaces in the passage below with the most appropriate word.
How do you come to school? Do you walk? Do you(1)…………………………. a
bicycle?...(Solved)
Fill in the blank spaces in the passage below with the most appropriate word.
How do you come to school? Do you walk? Do you(1)…………………………. a
bicycle? Do you come (2)…………………………………………bus? Do you travel
a long way by train or lorry?Even if you attend a day school near your home and
you are able to (3)
………………………….School(4)………………………………….foot, you will
probably see many moto-car and lorries in your
town,(5)…………………………………there are roads in many parts of Africa.
These roads make it possible for men to travel from one place to another in cars or
lorries. We are not quite used to seeing vehicles in our streets and (6)
………………………. our roads.
It has not (7) ………………………. been so. It is (8)
………………………………a short time since the first motor-vehicles (9)
……………………………. to Africa. In fact, the first motor-car appeared in
England (10) ………………………………the year 1888.
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- You are the manager of Quick Safaris Transport Company. Of late you’ve realized that the workers, mainly drivers and conductors have lost discipline, and this...(Solved)
You are the manager of Quick Safaris Transport Company. Of late you’ve realized that the workers, mainly drivers and conductors have lost discipline, and this has made the company incur a lot of loss.
a) Write an internal memo to them, warning them of dire consequences if they do not change their behaviour and attitude.
Some of the areas you wish to address are:
i. Punctuality
ii. Foul language
iii. Lack of courtesy
iv. Policy bribery
v. Any other relevant area from your observation
b) Design a Card inviting the workers to a motivational talk with an aim of changing their behaviour and attitude.
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Read the following dialogue and answer all the questions that follow.(Solved)
Read the following dialogue and answer all the questions that follow.
It is a market day and Moraa is selling her chicken.
Moraa: (Shouting) this is your lucky day to get the best chicken home!
Joan: (Excitedly) Good morning mum?
Moraa: (Turning to her face, she smiles) Good morning to you too!
Joan: Your Chicken look healthy. I want that one. How much is it? (Points)
Moraa: Yes, this one is my favourite.It is fleshy and female. It can give wonderful eggs………..
Joan: Excuse me. (Moraa listens keenly) How much is it?
Moraa: I can see that you are a young mother. I won’t charge you much. Please give me one thousand for the hen.
Joan: Mum, I don’t have much. Will 700 do? Besides it looks fatty. I may have to scrap the fat off when I cook it.
Moraa: (Smiles) Ok mama, let me give it to you free of charge at 900.
Joan: Unfortunately, I can’t go beyond 750. (Attempts to walk away)
Moraa; Alright, give me the cash and don’t tell anyone else. (She smiles and says a thankyou as she receives the cash.)
Questions:
i)Why does Joan greet Moraa first.
ii)Identify and explain three negotiation skills embraced by both Moraa and Joan.
iii) What could Moraa have done to get more out of the hen? Explain three things.
Date posted: February 26, 2021. Answers (1)
- Identify the word with a different pronunciation based on the underlined sounds. (Solved)
Identify the word with a different pronunciation based on the underlined sounds.
i) Parachute Church Chef
ii) Measure Vision Pressure
iii) Yes Union Upside
iv) Grid Garage Digest
Date posted: February 26, 2021. Answers (1)
- Provide a word which sounds the same as each of the following words.(Solved)
Provide a word which sounds the same as each of the following words.
i) Sue
ii)Colonel
iii)Quay
iv)Core
Date posted: February 26, 2021. Answers (1)
- Fill in the blank spaces with the most appropriate words. (Solved)
Fill in the blank spaces with the most appropriate words.
A normal child has many things they hope 1...... as they grow. Such things may be 2...........To adults. For a example, a toy may mean the 3............. to a child but it is surplus to an 4............ It is up to those in the child’s life to ensure that they do not disappoint 5...........However, a child’s desires should not always be fulfilled. They may have ideas that harm them like6............. In the rains. It is 7.......... alright to once in a while indulge in a child’s 8.......... activity. Take them out 9......... Play with them 10............. Enhances growth and empowers the socially.
Date posted: February 26, 2021. Answers (1)
- Replace the words in bold with suitable verbs(Solved)
Replace the words in bold with suitable phrasal verbs
i) The government can no longer tolerate corruption among its officers.
ii)The old man was shocked by the young man’s behaviour.
iii)I was quite infuriated with Solomon’s behaviour.
Date posted: February 26, 2021. Answers (1)
- Fill the blank spaces with the plural forms of the words in brackets (Solved)
Fill the blank spaces with the plural forms of the words in brackets
i) The children learn better when the teachers vary .......( stimulus)
ii)How many ..............(deer) can you see grazing in the field?
iii) The scandal was revealed through several ..............( medium)
Date posted: February 26, 2021. Answers (1)
- Give the difference in meaning for the following pair of sentences(Solved)
Give the difference in meaning for the following pair of sentences
i)The young man who is in a black suite is my son.
ii)The young man, who is in a black suit, is my son
Date posted: February 26, 2021. Answers (1)
- Use a few, few ,a little or little to fill in the blanks of each of the following sentences. (Solved)
b)Use a few, few ,a little or little to fill in the blanks of each of the following sentences.
Date posted: February 26, 2021. Answers (1)
- Rewrite each of the following sentences according to the instructions in the brackets.(Solved)
Rewrite each of the following sentences according to the instructions in the brackets.
i)His qualifications could not be confirmed. The candidate was disqualified from the parliamentary race. ( Combine the two sentences using a relative pronoun)
ii) Rukia had never heard such a ridiculous story at any time in her life. (Begin: At …… )
iii)The student was expelled from the school but only because he was rude.( Begin : Only….)
iv) Farouk was impressed with the boy’s skills. He recommended him to his boss. (Join the two using a participle)
Date posted: February 26, 2021. Answers (1)
- Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
It is a scandal beyond belief. After starting a cholera epidemic in Haiti in 2010, which has so far claimed more than 8,000 lives, the United Nations has not only denied responsibility , but is using “ diplomatic immunity” status to deny the families compensation. To add insult to injury, th UN has launched a two billion dollar appeal to fight the very epidemic that is introduces to Haiti in the first place.
Reports indicate that it began in 2010 when the UN sent Nepalese peacekeepers to Haiti without first screening them for cholera and other diseases. Haiti was still recovering from massive earthquake when the infected soldiers dumped sewage into a river system used by the local people. More than 647,000 have since been infected with cholera and the numbers keep growing – this is in a country that had not seen a single case of cholera for a century.
According to journalist Jonathan Katz who has documented the crisis in Haiti, the UN tried to cover up the cause of the epidemic by hindering the work of public health investigators. However, scientists eventually identified the particular strain of cholera infecting people in Haiti as the same one that was circulating in Nepal then. The families of the victims claimed compensation from the UN. However, the UN claimed that their demands were “ not receivable’ and that it enjoyed legal immunity.
Critics say that immunity often translates into impunity. Since it was established, the UN has used “diplomatic immunity” o protect itself from being sued for all manner of atrocities that it has committed around the world. Diplomatic immunity means that the UN or its stuff members cannot be charged for negligence, theft, fraud, rape or even murder unless secretary – General allows for the lifting of the immunity in individual cases which rarely happens.
“ If a multinational company behaved the way the UN did in Haiti, it would be sued for Startospheric amounts of money,” wrote Amin Rosen in The Atlantic. “And that is for starters: Were Unilever or Coca Cola responsible for a cholera outbreak that killed 8,000 people and infected 640,000 or more and subsequently covering up its employee’s failure to adhere to basic sanitation standards, their executives would have difficulty visiting countries claiming universal legal jurisdiction. They would have to contend with Interpol red notices, along with occasional cream pie attack.”
The UN and its spin doctors have always denied wrong doing, even when it has led to loss of life. The most recent case is that of Zimbabwe where the UN denied that a cholera epidemic was underway in 2008, even while thousands of children were dying of the disease. The staff who alerted the UN bout the epidemic was fired apparently because senior UN officials did not want to upset President Robert Mugabe with the bad news.
(Adopted from Daily Nation, 18th March 2013)
Questions
a)Give reasons why the writer describes the United Nation’s conduct as a “scandal beyond belief.”
b)Why does the writer put “diplomatic unity” in quotation marks?
c)Describe the writer’s altitude towards the UN.
d)Give evidence form the passage to show that the law is selectively applied.
e)Without using the reasons given in number 1, show how the UN is portrayed in this passage.
f)Why does the writer give us the statistics of the victims of epidemic?
g)Give the meaning of the following Expressions as used in the passage:
i)Add insult to injury
ii) Stratospheric
iii)Contend
Date posted: February 26, 2021. Answers (1)