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- Answer the following questions according to the instructions given after each.Do not change the meaning.(Solved)
Answer the following questions according to the instructions given after each.Do not change the meaning.
a) No one likes to be sick. (change the infinitive into a gerund)
b) I saw the giraffe when I was walking to school. (Rewrite using the present participle)
c) The jet circled the town. It scared the residents. (Combine into one sentence using a participle)
d) Many students benefit if they read in the morning. (Rewrite using a gerund)
e) It is bad manners to smoke in a crowded place. (Rewrite using a gerund).
f) The teacher was annoyed by the students. He punished them severely. (rewrite using past participle)
g) The small boy asked for a straw to drink his juice. (Rewrite using "drinking")
Date posted: September 7, 2019.
- Combine the following pairs of sentences using a participle.(Solved)
Combine the following pairs of sentences using a participle.
a) The street Urchin was clobbered. He cried out for mercy.
b) The child was fed and changed. She slept soundly.
c) The police surrounded the gangsters’ house. He shot in the air to scare them away.
d) Jeff was bored of my nagging. He moved out of the house.
e) The President cheered the team. He was excited.
f) The soldiers left the war-torn region. Peace had been restored.
Date posted: September 7, 2019.
- This is the boy. His father is a generous man. (Join into one sentence using a relative pronoun)(Solved)
This is the boy. His father is a generous man. (Join into one sentence using a relative pronoun)
Date posted: September 7, 2019.
- The co- worker is not here today. She always listens to him. (Rewrite as one sentence using 'to whom")(Solved)
The co- worker is not here today. She always listens to him. (Rewrite as one sentence using "to whom")
Date posted: September 7, 2019.
- Fill in the gaps with a suitable relative pronoun(Solved)
Fill in the gaps with a suitable relative pronoun
i. Ten students went in for the contest, none of..................failed.
ii. I haven’t seen Fred..................brother is five for a long time.
iii. The robber stole the car................... the lady parked in front of the supermarket.
Date posted: September 7, 2019.
- Correct the pronoun errors in the following sentences. (Solved)
Correct the pronoun errors in the following sentences.
(i) Our mother won’t like us going home late.
(ii) Please forgive me asking such a personal question.
(iii) I just can’t stand you wanting to stay in such a relationship.
Date posted: September 7, 2019.
- Use the appropriate pronoun to fill the blank spaces. Do not use the pronoun "you".(Solved)
Use the appropriate pronoun to fill the blank spaces. Do not use the pronoun "you".
i) Peter and .......... won our matches.
ii) I wish I were ............
iii) Could it have been ............... at the door?
iv) Jane and .................... are leaving now.
v) Koech runs as fast as .....................
Date posted: September 7, 2019.
- Choose the correct pronoun from the brackets to complete the following sentences.(Solved)
Choose the correct pronoun from the brackets to complete the following sentences.
1.Mr. Kamau and _______________ visited us last year. (he/him/himself)
2. John offered Njoroge and ________________some biscuits. (I/me)
3. Do you think that he is wiser than _________________. (I/me)
4. Walter and _______________ (me, I) wrote the article.
5.How can you be so sure it was______________? (they, them)
6. She knew all about my friend and ............................................................. (I, me)
7. What would you do if you are ............................................................... ? (She / her)
8. David and ...................................................... went to the library. (I, me)
9. The teacher asked Musyoki and .............to do it. (Me, I)
10. It is.............................. (they/them) who assisted the accident victims.
11. William is not as tall as...............................(I, me)
12. Between you and ..........................(me/ I) who is taller?
13. Rose and ........................................... (she/ her) left for Nairobi.
14. The winners are Arendi and................................ (her/ she)
Date posted: September 7, 2019.
- For each of the following sentences, replace the underlined phrasal verb with one word which has the same meaning.(Solved)
For each of the following sentences, replace the underlined phrasal verb with one word which has the same meaning.
i) His performance did not measure up to the expected standards.
ii) It’s not good to walk out on one’s family.
iii) The taxi pulled up at the gate.
iv) The chairperson called off the meeting.
v) The principal said that he could not put up with hooligans in the school.
vi) It is wrong to look down on students from other schools.
vii) Teachers should not give in to their students’ unreasonable demands.
viii) The delegates came up with ten rules to guide our response to globalization.
ix) The rude guest kept breaking in on our conversation.
x) His building project has really eaten into my savings.
xi) The Principal hasn’t managed to win them over yet.
Date posted: September 7, 2019.
- Replace the words in underline with suitable phrasal verbs.(Solved)
Replace the words in underline with suitable phrasal verbs.
(i) The board refused to honour my request.
(ii) The employer was disappointed by the lazy workers.
(iii) The dog attacked the stranger the moment the gate was opened.
(iv) The patient recovered from his injuries sooner than we expected.
(v) Wafula became sick with fever after he was bitten by a mosquito.
(vi) The school programme has been altered.
(vii) The fierce dog attacked the stranger.
(viii) The fire brigade failed to extinguish the raging fire.
(ix) After eating pork, Marcy developed a rash.
(x) The nurse couldn’t tolerate the noisy patient.
(xi) The researchers tested the new drug on mice.
(xii) The athlete regained consciousness after lying in the field for three hours.
(xiii) It is not good to despise other people.
(xiv) I am currently living with my brother in Karen.
(xv) The principal was annoyed with the three boys.
(xvi) The messengers began their journey at dawn.
(xvii) The film studio is being accused of exploiting the singer’s death.
(xviii) She ensured that everybody got something to eat and drink.
Date posted: September 7, 2019.
- Fill in the following blank spaces with phrasal verbs formed from the words given in brackets.(Solved)
Fill in the following blank spaces with phrasal verbs formed from the words given in brackets.
(i) I am ...................................your visit.(look)
(ii) Mary...............the job offered to her at Kenya Airways.(turn)
(iii) The school does not .....................that type of behavior. (stand)
(iv) I was _______by his childish behavior during the academic parade. (take)
(v) The new students could not ____________ their way to the dormitory. (make)
(vi) He tried all his dirty tricks on us but he did not succeed .(come)
(vii) She looked carefully at the document but couldn’t __________________ what it meant (make)
(viii) The teacher couldn’t __________________ the students’ bad behavior. (put)
(ix) Please ___________________ that all the chairs are in good condition. (See)
(x) The boy actually ______________________ his father (take)
Date posted: September 7, 2019.
- Replace the underlined words with a suitable phrasal verb.(Solved)
Replace the underlined words with a suitable phrasal verb.
(i) You do not have to tell me exactly what to do. (spell)
(ii) The teacher reprimanded the errant student. (tell)
(iii)I cannot tolerate Becky’s ill manners. (put)
(iv) The class teacher promised to solve the problem.(sort)
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(v) I have left the relationship because she is unfaithful. (walk)
(vi) What a relief that Joan passed all her exams. (get)
(vii) The latest achievement deserves a celebration. (call)
(viii) The patient regained consciousness at 2pm (come). came to
(ix) I will work hard to compensate the wasted time. (make)
(x) My mother scolded me because I had not done the assignment. (tell)
(xi) The dog attacked the stranger the moment the gate was opened. (go)
(xii) The patient recovered from his injuries sooner than we expected. (get)
(xiii) Linet was deceived by the smartly dressed man. (take)
(xiv) The class teacher entered the classroom and caught us making noise. (burst)
(xv) His mother looked at him angrily, turned and left. (storm)
(xvi) After the attack, she discovered that the thugs had escaped with her expensive
watch. (make) made away with
(xvii) I was excited when I accidentally met an old friend in town. bumped into/ran into
Date posted: September 7, 2019.
- A coin is placed at the bottom of a tall jar. The jar is filled with paraffin to a depth of 32.4 cm and the...(Solved)
A coin is placed at the bottom of a tall jar. The jar is filled with paraffin to a depth of 32.4 cm and the coin is apparently seen displaced 9.9 cm from the bottom. Determine the refractive index of air with respect to paraffin.
Date posted: September 6, 2019.
- A transformer has 200 turns in the primary coil and 1000 turns in the secondary coil. The primary coil is connected to an a.c source...(Solved)
A transformer has 200 turns in the primary coil and 1000 turns in the secondary coil. The primary coil is connected to an a.c source producing 100 V and rated 500 W. The current delivered by the secondary circuit was found to be 0.95 A.
(i) Determine the efficiency of this transformer.
(ii) Explain why the efficiency is less than 100%.
Date posted: September 6, 2019.
- A bar magnet is pushed into a coil as shown in the figure below.(Solved)
A bar magnet is pushed into a coil as shown in the figure below.
Explain what happens to the pointer of the galvanometer when the magnet is:
(i) Moved into the coil rapidly?
(ii) Remains stationary inside the coil?
Date posted: September 6, 2019.
- An electric kettle is rated at 1.8 kW, 240 V. Explain the choice of the safest fuse for the kettle. (the available fuses are 5...(Solved)
An electric kettle is rated at 1.8 kW, 240 V. Explain the choice of the safest fuse for the kettle. (the available fuses are 5 A, 10A, and 20 A)
Date posted: September 6, 2019.
- Fill the blank spaces with the correct form of the word provided in brackets.(Solved)
Fill the blank spaces with the correct form of the word provided in brackets.
l. If you don’t use coffee in................it can be harmful. (moderate)
2. The employer......................his employees to increase their production.(pressure)
3. His ..................... behaviour has made him to be very unpopular. (scandal)
4. Punishing innocent students is ....................(warrant)
5. You need to listen to his ..................... (argue) first.
6. The body was discovered.................... on the floor. (lie)
7. They......................to finish the project in time for presentation (success)
8. You will have to pay for the ....................... of the house. (maintain)
9. The school gate ....................................................... (be) opened.
10. A weak student ................................................. (spell) every other word in essay writing.
l1. The twins always walk together. They are..................................... (separate)
12. Fortunately, they are able to look at the matter with......................(objective)
13. The workers decided to wait for the outcome of the .............. (deliberate)
14. Such an......................had never been seen. (Occur)
15. When we saw the suspect fidgeting, we knew ................ that he was guilty. (doubt)
16. That matter is highly ................(contest) in a court of law.
17. The inmates took advantage of the ............to escape from custody. (confuse)
18. The matter should be handled.................. (caution)
19. Soil................is an interesting topic to study. (compose)
20. Faith’s................. (mercury) temperament made her difficult to live with.
21. The sick boy had.......(lie) under the tree for two hours.
22. The patient says he feels...............this morning. (good)
23. Who is the ...................writer in the world? (famous)
24. What he did was .............(noble). I didn’t know that he is capable of such an evil.
25. Sometimes the .............._ of a word may differ from its spelling. (Pronounce)
26. When we saw the suspect fidgeting, we knew ................... that he was guilty. (Doubt)
27............ (ordinary), the cows are milked at 4 p.m. every day.
28. Your..................(hostile) will take you nowhere.
29. Marriage.............. (blissful) is just but a dream.
30. SARs is a new disease that is very ................. (infect)
31. After a long ........... he won the tender (argue)
Date posted: September 6, 2019.
- The figure below shows a wave form.Determine the wavelength given that the speed of the wave is 400 m/s.(Solved)
The figure below shows a wave form.Determine the wavelength given that the speed of the wave is 400 m/s.
Date posted: September 6, 2019.
- The range of audible frequencies varies from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. If the speed of sound is 340 m/s, what is the corresponding range...(Solved)
The range of audible frequencies varies from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. If the speed of sound is 340 m/s, what is the corresponding range of wavelength?
Date posted: September 6, 2019.
- The chart below shows part of the electromagnetic spectrum.(Solved)
The chart below shows part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
(a) Identify the radiation marked A and C.
(b) Give one application of the radiation marked B.
Date posted: September 6, 2019.
- Fill the blank spaces with the correct form of the word provided in brackets.(Solved)
Fill the blank spaces with the correct form of the word provided in brackets.
1.They were asked to ...................... the alarm. (active)
2. He walked.................. (caution) since the flour was wet.
3. The film, though poor in artistic value, was a.................. success. (finance)
4. Will you .............. your theory. (clear)
5. Such ............... (repeat) is boring.
6. The...............(clear) of the speech was appreciated by all.
7. We...................(regular) eat roast potatoes.
8. The husband tried to restrain his…..........................wife (aggression).
9. Has the motor boat.............in the lake. (sink)
10. The company has employed a specialist for the....................of its machine. (maintain)
11. Uganda is contending against the.............of Kenyan goods in the markets. (dominate)
12. In Kenya.............elections are usually hotly contested. (mayor)
13. Such a policy can.............our was given a..................(Tumult) welcome by the waiting crowd.
14. (Literate)..............means the state of being unable to read and write.
15. They gave him morphine to................ the pain. (dead)
16. I had never................... a marathon before. (run)
17. It is not possible to spell a word from her .....................(pronounce)
18. Do not wait for the bus, it comes to this town very...........(Regular)
19. The hunt for the murderers has been ................ (intense)
20. The prices at the market were quite................... (negotiate)
21. After a long .................... he won the tender. (argue)
22. The ....................of the staff has been a matter of concern. (sober)
23. The world is tired of the ................. which man shows his fellow men (apathetic)
24. The Tsunami ....................(cruel) destroyed lots of lives and property. For days, the survivors ............ (agony) searched for their missing relatives. The whole experience was.......... (horrible)
25. The couple has applied for a divorce over ...........differences. (reconcile).
26. The dog barked................ (menace).
27. Most of the students we come across............. (be) lazy.
28. God’s power is ...............(compare).
29. After the fight, Juma went off to wash his..................nose. (blood)
30. I told him that I was............... for her help. (gratitude)
31. Her ........... cost her life. (deceive)
Date posted: September 6, 2019.
- The figure below shows a steel bar to be magnetized.(Solved)
The figure below shows a steel bar to be magnetized.
Complete the circuit such that both poles P and Q acquire opposite polarity (North- south respectively).
Date posted: September 6, 2019.
- An object of height 2 cm is placed 25 cm in front of a concave mirror. A real image is formed 75 cm from the...(Solved)
An object of height 2 cm is placed 25 cm in front of a concave mirror. A real image is formed 75 cm from the mirror.Calculate the height of the image.
Date posted: September 6, 2019.
- The figure below shows a ray of light incident on a plane mirror.(Solved)
The figure below shows a ray of light incident on a plane mirror.
(a) On the diagram, indicate the direction of the reflected ray.
(b) Give a reason for the path shown above.
Date posted: September 6, 2019.
- Fill the blank spaces with the correct form of the word provided in brackets.(Solved)
Fill the blank spaces with the correct form of the word provided in brackets.
1.If you had worked hard, you....................what brought you here (complete using the correct form of "achieve")
2. The girl’s........................... (gay) endeared her to marry a young man.
3. His....................(efficient) caused him his job.
4. Due to lack of proper diet, Atieno’s child is ........................ (nourish).
5. The .................................. (management) of the company led to its closure.
6. She could not stand the .............(vulgar) of his actions.
7. Swiss watches are famous for their................. (precise).
8. The criminal’s...................(scandal) behavior in court appalled the judge .
9. The election results were nullified because of the officer’s...................(partial).
10. It.................... (cost) three thousand shilling a year.
11. The news came as a .....................to the whole nation. (reveal)
12. His reckless remarks .....................everyone present.( fury)
13. There is little evidence of .......................... (diligent) in his school work.
14. In summary writing, you should observe both accuracy and..........................(brief).
15. For us to win the game we had to take part in several ..........(strain) exercises.
16. You shall be paid all dues (accrue) to you once you finish this task.
17. The parcel had......................(.(hang) the blouse on the cloths line yesterday.
18. It......................(cost)our school a lot of money to sponsor drama up to the nationals level last year. cost
19. We could not...............................(large) the portrait any further.
20.You can’t............... (Prison) a child below fifteen years of age for truancy.
21. I did not sell the ring .I was told it was ................. (worth).
22. The..................(information) made us to do the wrong thing. misinformation
23. She met her................. (time) death in pursuit of love.
24. The ..................... (advice) board will have to come in.
25. children played ...............(merry) during the party.
26. She is known to be a very.....................(industry) woman.
27. I told her that I was ..................for her help. (gratitude)
28. It was impossible to.............the rowdy crowd. (peace)
29. The ................ of the right of expression is a violation of human rights. (deny) denial
30. Saving the child from the burning house was a ......................................... act. (hero)
Date posted: September 6, 2019.
- A certain mass of hydrogen gas occupies a volume of 1.6m3 at a pressure of 1.5x105Pa and a temperature of 120c. Determine the volume when...(Solved)
A certain mass of hydrogen gas occupies a volume of 1.6m3 at a pressure of 1.5x105Pa and a temperature of 120c. Determine the volume when the temperature is 00c at a pressure of 1.0x103
Date posted: September 6, 2019.
- A cork of volume 100cm3 is floating on water. If the density of the cork is 0.25 gcm-3 and that of water is 1 gcm-3;
(a)...(Solved)
A cork of volume 100cm3 is floating on water. If the density of the cork is 0.25 gcm-3 and that of water is 1 gcm-3;
(a) Calculate the mass of the cork
(b) Hence, find the upthrust force on the cork
(c) What minimum force is required to immerse the cork completely
(d) What is the effect on the upthrust force in a liquid when the temperature of the liquid is reduced?
Date posted: September 6, 2019.
- In an experiment to determine the specific latent heat of vaporization of water, steam at 100ºC was passed into water contained in a well-lagged copper...(Solved)
In an experiment to determine the specific latent heat of vaporization of water, steam at 100ºC was passed into water contained in a well-lagged copper calorimeter. The following measurements were made:
- Mass of calorimeter = 60g
- mass of water + calorimeter = 145g
- Final mass of calorimeter + water + condensed steam = 156g
- Final temperature of the mixture = 48oC
[Specific heat capacity of water = 4200JKgˉ¹kˉ¹ and specific heat capacity of copper = 390JKgˉ¹kˉ¹
Determine the;
(i) mass of condensed steam.
(ii) The heat gained by the water and calorimeter if the initial temperature of the calorimeter and water is 20ºC.
(iii) Given that Lv is the specific latent heat of vaporization of steam, write an expression for the heat given out by steam.
(iv) Determine the value of Lv above
(v) State the assumption made in the above experiment
Date posted: September 6, 2019.
- The diagram below shows a graph of force against extension for a certain spring.(Solved)
The diagram below shows a graph of force against extension for a certain spring.
(i) What is the spring constant of the spring?
(ii) What force would cause two such springs placed side by side to stretch by 10cm
Date posted: September 6, 2019.
- The height of a mountain is 1360m. The barometer reading at the base of the mountain is 74cmHg. Given that the densities of mercury and...(Solved)
The height of a mountain is 1360m. The barometer reading at the base of the mountain is 74cmHg. Given that the densities of mercury and air are 13,600Kgm-3 and 1.25Kgm-3 respectively, determine the barometer reading at the top of the mountain.
Date posted: September 6, 2019.