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- A trader uses a spreadsheet program to calculate profits.
The figure below shows the spreadsheet.(Solved)
A trader uses a spreadsheet program to calculate profits.
The figure below shows the spreadsheet.
(a)Which row contains labels only?
(b) Write the formula that has been entered in cell F2.
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- Rewrite the following sentences according to instructions after each. (Solved)
Rewrite the following sentences according to instructions after each.
i) They were smoking in the room and forgot to close the door. (Begin: Smoking......)
ii) The president addressed the nation for three hours. He did not talk about war on graft. (Join into one sentence using however.)
iii) What you are doing cannot be acceptable in an ordered society. (Rewrite beginning: Under no circumstances..................)
vi)The teachers were not in school. The principal was not in school. ( Rewrite beginning: Neither the teachers
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- Give three hardware considerations that should be made before installing an operating system.(Solved)
Give three hardware considerations that should be made before installing an operating system.
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- Underline the verbs in the following sentences and indicate whether they have been used transitively or intransitively.(Solved)
Underline the verbs in the following sentences and indicate whether they have been used transitively or intransitively.
i) The widowed lady wept bitterly beside the casket.
ii) The school choir sang beautifully at the competition.
iii) My old grandmother spiced the food.
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- Use complex prepositions to fill in the blank spaces.(Solved)
Use complex prepositions to fill in the blank spaces.
i) I am apologizing......................of my class.
ii) The boys were convicted...............................drug trafficking.
iii) ...................................what I have said, mothers should be role models.
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- Use the most suitable form of the word in brackets to fill in the blank spaces.(Solved)
Use the most suitable form of the word in brackets to fill in the blank spaces.
(i) Learning, our principal told us, is a ..........................process. (CONTINUE)
(ii) Due to the widespread .................................in the country, youths are not enthusiastic about education. (EMPLOY)
(iii)That yard is where ......................of old vehicles takes place. (MAINTAIN).
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- Explain two factors that may prompt an organization to develop their own software rather than buy over the shelf softwares.(Solved)
Explain two factors that may prompt an organization to develop their own software rather than buy over the shelf softwares.
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- The points A1(3,2) and B1 (4,-1) are the images of A and B respectively under a translation. Given that the coordinates of A are (0,1),find...(Solved)
The points A1(3,2) and B1 (4,-1) are the images of A and B respectively under a translation. Given that the coordinates of A are (0,1),find the coordinate of B.
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
0nce upon a time the Tortoise and Osogo the Bird were great friends. They could visit each other almost every day. Osogo the Bird would go and visit the Tortoise and the Tortoise would escort Osogo the Bird up to his home, and then Osogo the Bird would then escort the Tortoise again up to his home. They would escort each other; escort each other; escort each other till morning.
It so happened that Osogo the Bird was good at singing. He would sing like asilili, his voice would blend with virtually everything. So Osogo the Bird was invited to a big feast by some king in a far off place. Osogo the Bird shared his story with his friend the Tortoise for who doesn’t know of the rumour that the Tortoise’s shell makes a wonderful drum.
It so happened then that at that time there was scarcity in the land and all mouths lacked what to eat. The Tortoise’s stomach was so shrunk that it disappeared in his shell.
“Oh, I can escort you my dundedunde and you know my shell is a good drum,” the tortoise said salivating.
“But you can’t fly, I shall be flying to the party with my band members,” replied Osogo the Bird.
Soon the Tortoise had come up with a suggestion. And the birds gave him each a feather and from the feathers which birds gave him, he, the Tortoise fashioned some colourful wings.
They set off, happy and excited. They flew, they flew, and as they flew and along the way, the Tortoise told the bird: “Where we are going, we must change our names because that is those people’s cultures. So, Osogo the Bird changed his name to Osogo Winyo the Singer. The Dove called himself Akuru Wuon Obondo, the Owl called himself, Tula Nyongoro, Hornbill called himself Arum Tidi. They all changed their names. Finally it was the Tortoise’s turn to give his new name. He called himself a strange name: he said he would be called: All Of You. Everybody laughed and they sang him a song;
Opuk rakoti
Yaye opuk rakoti
Yawa opuk rakoti
Wait! They soon reached the place, they were going and those people welcomed them. They settled down and played their music, Osogo the Bird singing his heart out. Then at meal time things changed. When food was brought, the Tortoise who was now salivating asked their host, “Whose food is this?”
The host replied, “It is for all of you.” Upon which the Tortoise looked at Osogo the Bird with a knowing smile and settled down for proper eating. He ate all the delicacies that were served and his stomach swelled and filled his shell. Osogo Winyo the bird and the band members watched as the Tortoise ate and had to gnaw the bones of the left overs. Soon the bird left for home bitter and hungry.
That is the end of my story.
Question
1. Giving a reason, classify the above narrative?
2. Explain the significance of the following oral devices as used in the above narrative:
a. Repetition
b. Use of song
c. Opening formula
3. Why does the story use animal characters as opposed to human being?
4. Identify and explain any political activity evident in the story.
5. What is the moral teaching of this story?
6. Why would we say that the birds were gullible?
7. Why do you think Osogo the Bird shared his story with the Tortoise?
8. Why did the tortoise look at Osogo the Bird with a knowing smile?
9. Explain the meaning of the following words and phrases as used in the passage
a. Dundedunde
b. Fashioned
c. Gnawed.
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- Fifth generation computers are said to be characterized by the emergence of artificial intelligence.
Explain.(Solved)
Fifth generation computers are said to be characterized by the emergence of artificial intelligence.
Explain.
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- A commercial bank in Kenya buys and sells foreign currency as shown in the table below.
...(Solved)
A commercial bank in Kenya buys and sells foreign currency as shown in the table below.
Buying (ksh) Selling (ksh)
I U.S.A dollars 100.36 100.92
1 Sterling pound 130.52 130.64
Nkirote who is going for studies in U.S.A had ksh.1, 236,600.
a) Calculate the amount of money in dollars she had to the nearest dollar.
b) His father who works in England sent her 4000 sterling pounds, while she was still in Kenya. Find the total amount in dollars she left with to USA.
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- THE PLAY A DOLL’S HOUSE BY HENRICK IBSEN
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
THE PLAY A DOLL’S HOUSE BY HENRICK IBSEN
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow.
NORA: What I ought to make an end of?
Mrs Linde: Of two things, I think. Yesterday you talked some nonsense about a rich admirer was to leave you money---
Nora: An admirer who doesn’t exist, unfortunately! But what then?
Mrs Linde: Is Doctor Rank a man of means?
Nora: Yes, he is.
Mrs Linde: And has no one to provide for?
Nora: No, no one; but----
Mrs Linde: And comes here every day?
Nora: Yes, I told you so.
Mrs Linde: But how can this well-bred man be so tactless?
Nora: I don’t understand you at all.
Mrs Linde: Don’t prevaricate, Nora. Do you suppose I don’t guess who lent you the two hundred and fifty pounds?
Nora: Are you out of your senses? How can you think of such a thing? A friend of ours, who comes here everyday! Do you realise what a horribly painful position that would be?
Mrs LInde: Then it really isn’t he?
Nora: No, certainly not. It would never have entered into my head for a moment. Besides, he has no money to lend then; he came into his money afterwards.
Mrs Linde: Well, I think that was lucky for you, my dear Nora.
Nora: No, it would never have come into my head to ask Doctor Rank. Although I am quite sure that if I had asked him---
Mrs Linde: But of course you won’t.
Nora: Of course not. I have no reason to think it could possibly be necessary. But I am quite sure that if I told Doctor Rank---
Mrs Linde: Behind your husband’s back?
Nora: I must make an end of it with the other one, and that will be behind his back too. I must make an end of it with him.
Mrs Linde: Yes, that is what I told you yesterday, but---
Nora: (walking up and down) A man can put a thing like that straight much easier than a woman---
Mrs Linde: One’s husband, yes.
Nora: Nonsense! (standing still) When you pay off a debt you get your bond back, don’t you?
Mrs Linde: Yes, as a matter of course.
Nora: And can tear it into a hundred thousand pieces, and burn it up- the nasty
dirty paper!
Mrs Linde: (looks hard at her, lays down her sewing and gets up slowly.) Nora you
are you concealing something from me? .
Nora: Do I look as if I were?
Mrs Linde: Something has happened to you since yesterday morning. Nora, what is it?
Questions
a) What happens immediately after this extract?
b) Discuss any two issues brought out in this extract.
c) How is Mrs Linde depicted in this extract?
d) In which ways does the playwright use dramatic irony in the extract?
e) Because you do as your husband wishes. (Add a question tag)
f) How effective is the use of humour in this extract.
g) From this excerpt, Helmer is hardworking. How is this character trait brought out elsewhere in the play and how does it complicate the drama?
h) Give the meaning of the following words and phrases as used in the excerpt.
a) a man of means
b) prevaricate
c) came into his money
d) concealing
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- Read the following passage and then answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Read the following passage and then answer the questions that follow.
As we stand, the HIV/Aids pandemic is on the rampage; ravaging the young and the old alike. It is time for people to decide for themselves what is good and what is not. And the earlier they do this the better.
The youth, for instance, can rise up with the message of hope and assure everybody that it is possible for a remnant to remain by just abstaining from premarital sex. And how will they abstain if everywhere they look images of sex stare at them, beckoning alluringly?
The thing to remember is that it is their responsibility to censor the stuff that gets into their minds because this will definitely affect the kind of decisions and lifestyle they adopt. Before reading a pornographic book or magazine, they should pause and ask themselves, “Do I hope to become better after reading this? “The same consideration should be made before watching certain movies and listening to offensive music. Guarding one’s mind against trash requires laying down very clear principles. Discipline is imperative,
For young people, it is important to choose friends wisely. They should determine what they will be doing when they come together. If a friend is not building them up, or is causing them undue pressure, they should shun him or her. This pressure often takes the form of making those who choose to abstain from pre-marital or illicit sex inadequate.
Avoiding idleness is equally important. The wise say an idle mind is the devil’s workshop. The solution is to get busy with constructive activities be they academic, economic, physical or spiritual. Trying out new hobbies such as gardening playing football, swimming, basket weaving, baking and volunteer work is a step in the right direction.
Parents must also take full responsibility of bringing up their children. They are the first counsellors of their children especially in the formative stages. Unless they do something in good time, they will cry alone when the disaster of teenage pregnancies, abortion and HIV/Aids happens right under their own roofs. The onus is upon them to freely discuss issues of sexuality with their children.
Teachers too have a very crucial role to play in the lives of their students. The youth spend a bigger percentage of their waking moments with their teachers. The teachers not only equip them with academic knowledge but also with the right attitudes and behaviour. And it is a good thing that sex education has been introduced in the school curriculum. Studies by AMREF have shown that, contrary to popular belief, sex education does not promote promiscuity. Rather it enlightens its recipient’s health issues.
Moreover, places of worship must pitch in with their contributions. They are in an excellent position of imparting the correct moral values to their adherents. Besides, they can provide social and religious activities that will build the youth up spiritually and mentally.
Finally, it is incumbent upon the government to put in place legislation governing what the citizens, especially the youth, are exposed to in the form of print or electronic media.
In conclusion, the future generation is keenly watching us to see if we will wreck or salvage the boat of their survival. Every member of our society has a part to play in enhancing morality. It is only by doing this that we can hope to check the onslaught of HIV/Aids.
Questions
a)Why is there need to make a decision soon?
b)Rewrite the following sentence in the past:
The youth, for instance, can rise up with the message of hope and assure everybody that it is possible for a remnant to remain by just abstaining from premarital sex
c)What is pornography and how do you think it influences one’s behavior.
d) Rewrite the following sentence in indirect speech
They should pause and ask themselves, “Do I hope to become better after reading this?”
e)Which words does the author use to show displeasure with some kinds of films and music?
f)What sort of friend does the author appear to recommend?
g)In note from, give evidence to show that every member of society has role to play in enhancing morality.
h)Explain the meaning of the following words and phrases as used in the passage.
i)beckoning alluringly
ii)adherents
iii)incumbent upon
iv) onslaught
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- What grievances did the Mau Mau fighters have against British rule(Solved)
What grievances did the Mau Mau fighters have against British rule
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- Find the equation of a tangent to the curve y=x3 – 2x2 +3x -1 at x=2.(Solved)
Find the equation of a tangent to the curve y=x3 – 2x2 +3x -1 at x=2.
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- Solve for x in the equation. (3mks)
22x+1 - 10(2x) +8 =0(Solved)
Solve for x in the equation. (3mks)
22x+1 - 10(2x) +8 =0
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- A (-1, 3) and B (3, 5) are points on the Cartesian plane. Determine the equation of the perpendicular bisector of AB in the form...(Solved)
A (-1, 3) and B (3, 5) are points on the Cartesian plane. Determine the equation of the perpendicular bisector of AB in the form ax + by +c=0.
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- The figure below (Not drawn to scale) shows the cross-section of a metal bar of length 3metres. The ends are equal semi-circles. (use ?=3.142)
Determine the...(Solved)
The figure below (Not drawn to scale) shows the cross-section of a metal bar of length 3metres. The ends are equal semi-circles. (use Π=3.142)
Determine the mass of the metal bar in kg if the density of the metal is 2.35g/cm3. (Give your answer to two 2dp).
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- Results of the interaction between the Bantus and the Cushites in the pre-colonial period.(Solved)
Results of the interaction between the Bantus and the Cushites in the pre-colonial period.
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- State one House Committee of Parliament that deals with government financial matters(Solved)
State one House Committee of Parliament that deals with government financial matters
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- The figure shows part of a cuboid ABCDEFGH complete the diagram showing the hidden edges with broken lines.(Solved)
The figure shows part of a cuboid ABCDEFGH complete the diagram showing the hidden edges with broken lines.
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- The figure below is a velocity –time graph of a certain car.
a) Find the total distance traveled by the car.
b) Calculate the deceleration of...(Solved)
The figure below is a velocity –time graph of a certain car.
a) Find the total distance traveled by the car.
b) Calculate the deceleration of the car.
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- Solve the following inequalities and state the integral values.
x – 3 = 3x – 1 < x + 11(Solved)
Solve the following inequalities and state the integral values.
x – 3 ≤ 3x – 1 < x + 11
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- Evaluate.(Solved)
Evaluate. 
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- student obtained ice at 0 degrees C from a refrigerator and placed it in a beaker on a bench. After 4 minutes, the temperature rose...(Solved)
student obtained ice at 0 degrees Cfrom a refrigerator and placed it in a beaker on a bench. After 4 minutes, the temperature rose to 4 degrees C. State the changes that would be observed in the water in terms of;
(i) density
(ii) mass
(ii) volume
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- A coin is biased such that it shows a tail with the probability of 1/3 . The same coin is tossed three times find the...(Solved)
A coin is biased such that it shows a tail with the probability of 1/3 . The same coin is tossed three times find the probability of obtaining.
i) Two coins on the first two tosses.
ii) A head, a tail and a tail in that order.
iii) Two heads and one tail
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- The probability that Peter will be selected for his school hockey team is 1/3. If he is selected for the hockey team, then the probability...(Solved)
The probability that Peter will be selected for his school hockey team is 1/3. If he is selected for the hockey team, then the probability of being selected for basketball is 4/7 .
i) Draw a tree diagram to represent the above information.
ii) Using the tree diagram or otherwise, calculate the probability that Peter is selected for at least one of the terms.
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- The figure below shows frustrum ABCDEFH of a right pyramid. AB = 24cm, BC = 10cm, FG = 18cm, GH=7.5cm and AF = BG =...(Solved)
The figure below shows frustrum ABCDEFH of a right pyramid. AB = 24cm, BC = 10cm, FG = 18cm, GH=7.5cm and AF = BG = CH = DE = 15cm.
Determine.
a) The altitude of the pyramid.
b) The angle between:
i) AF and the base ABCD
ii) FE and GB
c) The distance AG
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- The figure below shows a sketch of a curve y = 3x² - 5x + 8 from x = -4 to x = +2
a) Use...(Solved)
The figure below shows a sketch of a curve y = 3x² - 5x + 8 from x = -4 to x = +2
a) Use the mid ordinate rule with 6 strips to estimate the area between the curve, the x-axis and line x=-4 and x = +2
b) Use integration to find the exact are in (a) above.
c) Calculate the 4s.f the percentage error in area estimated by the mid ordinate rule.
Date posted: November 7, 2019.
- Students in a form three class sat for a Chemistry exam which was marked out of 100 marks. The students were 100 in total. The...(Solved)
Students in a form three class sat for a Chemistry exam which was marked out of 100 marks. The students were 100 in total. The table below shows the distribution of students and marks scored.
Determine:
a) The quartile deviation.
b) The passmark if 35% of the students failed.
c) The minimum mark required if only five students got grade A.
Date posted: November 7, 2019.