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- You are the student who excelled in the K.C.S.E examination in your former school last year. The principal has requested you to prepare a speech...(Solved)
You are the student who excelled in the K.C.S.E examination in your former school last year. The principal has requested you to prepare a speech on 'time management' Which you will deliver to the students during the school prize giving day.
Write the speech
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Non – verbal skills in communication are very crucial in the delivery of any oral item. State any three forms of non- verbal cues and...(Solved)
Non – verbal skills in communication are very crucial in the delivery of any oral item. State any three forms of non- verbal cues and briefly explain what each one of them entails.
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Explain three reasons why listening is an important aspects of communication (3 mks)(Solved)
Explain three reasons why listening is an important aspects of communication (3 mks)
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Read the passage below and fill in each blank space with an appropriate word.(Solved)
Read the passage below and fill in each blank space with an appropriate word.
When a person leaves his _______(1)________ home for the city, it may be the first time _______(2)______ his life that he mingles _______(3)_______ with people from other areas. This is especially true if he is a member of a ______(4)_______ group in the city. In the following account, a young man ______5______ his experiences in Mulazo an urban region just outside Kampala. Many people who live in Mulazo work in the _____6_______ and business offices in Kampala. The majority of people there are Baganda, while the ______7_______ come from other parts of East Africa.
“When I first arrive in Mulazo I looked for any person _____8______ my home area I knew. I was lucky to fine a friend and stayed with him for three weeks before I _____9_____ a place for myself. I had a little money when I _______10______ but after four days in Mulazo almost half of it was stolen.
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Your school has won the secondary schools ball games competition. You are the games captain. Write the speech that you will give as you receive...(Solved)
Your school has won the secondary schools ball games competition. You are the games captain. Write the speech that you will give as you receive the prestigious trophy on behalf of your team and your school.
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Give an example of;
i. An interjection
ii. Onomatopoeia(Solved)
Give an example of;
i. An interjection
ii. Onomatopoeia
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Complete the following dialogue between you, the principal and the school watchman.(Solved)
Complete the following dialogue between you, the principal and the school watchman.
Watchman: …………………………………………………………
Principal: You have done a good thing. Bring him inside.
Watchman: (pushing you) ______________ (1 mark)
You: Don’t push me.
Principal: I have heard about you many times.
………………………………………. (2 mks)
You: No sir, I did not sneak out of the school. I was just standing at the gate.
Principal: …………………………………………… (2 mks)
You: Yes, he’s lying. He is a very big liar.
He’s always been against me.
Principal: Young man, you have to apologize to the watchman for calling him a liar.
You: ……………………………………………
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- A guest speaker came to your school and after her presentation, every student wanted to shake her hand as her speech was very captivating. Explain...(Solved)
A guest speaker came to your school and after her presentation, every student wanted to shake her hand as her speech was very captivating. Explain two verbal and two non- verbal skills the speaker may have employed to make her presentation more effective. (4 mks)
i. Verbal skills
ii. Non- verbal cues
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Fill in the cloze test below.(Solved)
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.
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- You are the secretary of the Mwangaza Welfare Group, you, alongside six other members, were assigned the task of investigating the main causes of drug...(Solved)
You are the secretary of the Mwangaza Welfare Group, you, alongside six other members, were assigned the task of investigating the main causes of drug abuse among the youth in Vangala Slums in a local town. Prepare a report to submit to the local district commissioner.
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- 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...(Solved)
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
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Imagine you are to tell a story to standard three pupils at a neighboring primary school. Mention things you would do to make sure your...(Solved)
Imagine you are to tell a story to standard three pupils at a neighboring primary school. Mention things you would do to make sure your audience is active throughout the story telling session
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Complete the list below by getting another word pronounced in the, same way as the ones(Solved)
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
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Read the passage below and fill in each blank space with the most appropriate word.(Solved)
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
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- You would like to start a poultry project for the youth (especially school leavers) in your location. You decide to write to your local Agricultural...(Solved)
You would like to start a poultry project for the youth (especially school leavers) in your location. You decide to write to your local Agricultural Officer on the matter. You call a meeting of interested parties to discuss the idea and consider suggestions of raising funds for building a suitable poultry house, buy the chicks, feeds, where the project would be located, etc.
Write the minutes of what transpired in the meeting
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Mention five non - verbal cues you would use to make your speech effective.(Solved)
Mention five non - verbal cues you would use to make your speech effective.
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Read the following song and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Read the following song and answer the questions that follow.
A song
A pounding Song
At Kitili's home are herdsmen, both boys and girls
There are goats and lambs and cattle
Mwesya, do I not call you in my poverty?
I have no family, I have no mother
I have no relative to call upon
Death, I will not give him food nor water,
Seeing he has denied me my father and my family
E! Grinding!
Musyoka, I have no family, I have no mother
The mother of my sister, Vika Lanza and Linda;
How forlorn I am! Do I not call you?
I do not share the sleeping mat with Lonza
How forlorn I am, I have nothing of my own!
(a) Classify the above song and illustrate your answer. (2 mks)
(b). How is rhythm achieved in the song? (2 mks)
(c) Describe how you would sing line 3 of the song (2 mks)
(d) i) Does the song have a regular rhyme? Explain your answer. (2 mks)
ii). Which of the following words is pronounced differently?
(a) Knot Nought Note
(b) Pull Pool Full
(c) Maid Made Mate
iii) Use stress markers to identify the parts of speech the following underlined words belong to. (4 mks)
(a) (i) His record has just been released in the market.
(ii) Students have been asked to record personal data in the form carefully.
(b) (i) He subjects his workers to a lot of hardship.
(ii) The king had great love for his subjects
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Read the passage below and fill in each blank space with an appropriate word.(Solved)
Read the passage below and fill in each blank space with an appropriate word.
Most people are poor listeners. Even when we think we are listening carefully, we usually _______only half of what we hear, and we retain even _______
Improving your listening skills can be helpful in every part of your life, including speech making. The best speakers are often the best listeners. The most important cause of poor listening is giving _______ to physical and mental
distractions. Many times we let our thoughts wander _____ than concentrate on what is being said. Sometimes however, we listen too hard. We try to remember _______ word a speaker says, and we lose the main message by concentration on details. In other situations, we may _______ to conclusions and prejudge a speaker without hearing out the message. Finally, we often judge people by their appearance or speaking manner instead of listening to what they say. You _____overcome these poor listening ____
by taking several steps. ______ take listening seriously. Think of listening as an active process and commit yourself to becoming a better listener. Second, _____ distractions. Make a ____ effort to keep your mind on what the speaker is saying. Third, try not to be directed by appearance or delivery
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- You have applied for a job as the returning officer to the Electoral Commission of Kenya. One of the requirements in your application is a...(Solved)
You have applied for a job as the returning officer to the Electoral Commission of Kenya. One of the requirements in your application is a CV. Write your own detailed curriculum vitae
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Complete the following sentences with the correct adverb.(Solved)
(i). Most prices in this shop have been revised ______ due to inflation.
goal is always
(ii). In football, an ______ disallowed.
(iii). I waited _______ for the winner to be announced
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Use the adjectives in brackets in their correct order(Solved)
Use the adjectives in brackets in their correct order
(i). I bought my mother _______ cardigan. (woollen, blue, large)
(ii). It is expensive to buy a ______ house.
(Stone, five- bed roomed, family, big)
(iii). Most people like the ______ bags, (stringed, brown, tea, Kenyan)
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions after each.(Solved)
Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions after each.
(i). I did not doubt his integrity
Begin: Not for
(ii). The thieves did not realize that the police had already surrounded the bank. Begin: Little
(iii). It was ________ for Ahoya to answer her boss (prudent). Use correct form of words in brackets.
(iv). Tom Mboya's ________ (shrewd) as a politician endeared him to both friend and foe. Use correct form of ' shrewd'
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Replace the underlined words with the appropriate phrasal verb(Solved)
Replace the underlined words with the appropriate phrasal verb
(i). I was excited when I accidentally met an old friend in town.
(ii). The old market was demolished and a modern structure is being erected,
(iii). He maintained a commendable performance in games and academic
work.
(iv). He has recovered from a delimitating illness.
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- 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...(Solved)
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
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Using the experiences of the characters in the novel, Homestretch, write an essay on the effects of studying in a foreign country(Solved)
Using the experiences of the characters in the novel, Homestretch, write an essay on the effects of studying in a foreign country
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Velma Pollard, Homestretch
Write an essay on ways of encouraging 'domestic tourism' drawing your examples from Velma Pollard's Homestretch'(Solved)
Velma Pollard, Homestretch'
Write an essay on ways of encouraging 'domestic tourism' drawing your examples from Velma Pollard's Homestretch.
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Use the correct form of the nouns given in brackets.(Solved)
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.
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Fill in the blank spaces with the correct preposition.(Solved)
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
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Rewrite the following sentences as instructed.(Solved)
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)
Date posted: April 3, 2019.
- Choose the most appropriate conjunction from those given below to fill in the gap. (Solved)
(i) She would tell me ______ I wanted to know.
(ii) He walks to work everyday, ______ keeps him healthy.
(iii) ______ they waited at the secretary’s office, the suspect left by a back door.
Date posted: April 3, 2019.