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GRAMMAR
(a) Use the correct form of the word in brackets to fill in the blanks. (3marks)
(i) His __________ (deceive) cost him his life.
(ii) The dog barked __________ to the stranger. (menace)
(iii) The ______ between Kameno and Makuyu is damaging. (enemy)
(b) Use phrasal verbs to replace the underlined words. (2 marks)
(i) Heavy traffic jam delayed our visitors for an hold. (hold)
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(ii) He regained consciousness before the doctor arrived. (come)
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(c) Use the correct preposition to fill the blanks. (2marks)
(i) I am indebted ______________ him for the help he gave me.
(ii) She has always confided ______ him.
(d) Fill the blank spaces using the correct form of the verb in brackets.(2
marks)
(i) If I had money, I ______ (buy) a computer.
(ii) If he _______ (be) obedient, I would stay with him.
(e) Correct the error in the following sentences. (2 marks)
(i) Something is smelling awful
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(ii) This brilliance is utter.
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(f) In the sentences below, underline the nouns that are used as adjectives.(2
marks)
(i) Mr. Charo amused the children by reciting nursery rhymes.
(ii) When we camped in the Maasai Plains, we felt like strangers in the new
environment.
(g) Add question tags to the following statements. (2 marks)
(i) We need to buy a radio.
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(ii) He dares to stroke the lion.
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2. GRAMMAR
(a) Rewrite the following sentences according to instruction given in
brackets (4 marks)
i. John never reported late to work last year. (Not once…)
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ii. His excuse was flimsy. He ended up in jail. (Combine the two
sentences Beginning: so…)
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iii. If I had not missed the plane last night,
I……………………………….(give) my first lecture now. (Use the
correct tense of the verb in brackets)
iv. As soon as the sun rose, they set out. (Begin: no sooner)
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(b)Fill in the blanks with the correct word chosen from the ones given
Brackets after each sentences (2 marks)
i. The bride was looking forward to walking down
the………………….on her wedding day (aisle/isle)
ii. We cannot accommodate another person there is
……………………. Space left (little/a little).
© Use the correct form of the words in brackets to fill the blanks (2 marks)
i. The modern world today has many ………………………….forms of
communication (sophistication)
ii. The gas was stored in a …………………………………..container
(pressure)
(c) Fill in using appropriate prepositions (3 marks)
i. Many people claim that girls are good …………………… arts
subjects
ii. Unemployed youths often subscribe ………………………. Illegal
groups.
iii.
They attended the party dressed ……………………….smart
casuals
€ Explain the meaning of the following idiomatic expressions (2 marks)
i. Face the music
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iii. From the horse’s mouth
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(f) Replace the underlined word(s) with a phrasal verb that has the
same meaning
As the underlined (2 marks)
i. The nurse couldn’t tolerate the noise
ii. The mayor assumed that the problem had been got rid of.
3. GRAMMAR
(a) Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions
given after each. (3 mks)
(i) The young man was very hungry. He swallowed the food without
chewing it. (Begin: So……..)
(iii) The oil company has established petrol station here. (Rewrite
beginning: A petrol Station …………)
(iv) The principal advised the students to consider the consequences of
their
Behavior. (Rewrite in direct Speech.
(b)Fill the blanks with suitable prepositions. (3 mks)
(i) Mwende is indebted ______ him for the help he gave me.
(ii) The thief who snatched my bag walked __________ a limp.
(iii) Harambee stars won because the spectators cheered them
______________________.
(c) Replace the underlined phrasal verb with word of the same meaning.(3
mks)
(i) The student kept breaking in on our conversation.
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(ii) We stood up for what they believed.
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(iii) We must pull together to make sure our team wins
(d) Explain the meanings of the following sentences.
(i) Only Mutungi spoke to him.
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(ii) Mutungi spoke to him only.
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(iii) Mutungi only spoke to him.
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(e) Rewrite the following sentence replacing the underlined words with a
gender word. (3 mks)
(i) Our maid stole money from my mother’s purse.
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(ii) The firemen took a long time to arrive at the scene of the accident.
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(iii) Mankind thrives on cooperation.
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4.GRAMMAR 15 MARKS
a) Rewrite the following sentences as instructed without changing the
meaning.
i) Is she the only entrant for the 100-metre race? (Begin: aren’t…)
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ii) The second meal she cooked was even less successful than the first.
(Rewrite using ………….. as ………………..as……….)
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iii) I expect you to do well in
this exam if you follow the instructions (Rewrite using unless instead of if)
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b) Fill the blanks with the correct form of the words in brackets ( 2 marks)
The chief (shrink) ………..………………from taking the (decide)………….
………………. step.
c) Replace the underlined words with gender - friendly words. ( 2 marks)
i) The spokesman of the government was at the function.
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ii) The Musyokis have a very hard - working housegirl.
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d) Replace the underlined words with one word that means the same as the
underlined phrase. ( 2marks)
i) The city council pulled down all the structures on road reserves.
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ii) He passed out during his grandmother’s funeral.
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e) Choose the correct pronoun to fill in the blanks ( 2marks)
i) He was asked to choose between John and ………………………… (I /me )
ii) I have forgotten ……………………… I gave my book. ( who/whom)
f) Fill the blanks with the most suitable prepositions ( 2marks)
i) Can you complete the teacher’s assignment ……………………….tomorrow.
ii) We have lived in this village …………………………… independence.
g) Add the appropriate question tag ( 2marks)
i) I am early ……………………………
ii) Go and get me a cup of coffee ………………………………..
5. Grammar
(a) Write the following sentences according to the instructions given. Do not
change their meaning. (3Marks)
(i) We had just alighted from the car when it began raining.
(Begin:Hardly………………………………)
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(ii) Mothers should not abandon their babies under any circumstances.
(Begin: under……………………………)
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(iii) My title deed was released only after I cleared the outstanding balance.
(Begin: Not until …………………………………..)
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(b) Fill the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (3Marks)
(i) Majority of the________________________are yet to receive their pension.
(retire).
(ii) Client ______________________________is crucial in solving issues
(confidence)
(iii) The items on the agenda were not___________________discussed (exhaust)
(c) Fill the blanks with the appropriate prepositions. (3Marks)
(i) The disgruntled members could not agree___________________a common
stand.
(ii) My son’s preference________________________toy cars is alarming.
(iii) It is advisable to pay_______________________cheque to avoid fraud.
(d) Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the brackets. (3Marks)
(i) All the guests will be___________________ (dining/dinning) with the queen
tonight.
(ii) The people of Kameno shunned Chege’s ____________________
(prophecy/prophesy) about the coming of the white men.
(iii) Children should always listen to their parents pieces of_______________
(advise/advice)
(e) Punctuate the following sentences appropriately. (3Marks)
(i) Certainly said Mayo I will see the manuscript next week.
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(ii) Do you live in Kitale asked msafiri.
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(iii) In case of any misunderstanding the teacher said consult the head boy.
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6. GRAMMAR (15 marks)
(a) Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after
each
.Do not change the meaning. (3 marks)
(i) Lillian Gilbreth invented the step - on garbage can. Her children wrote
about
her life. (Join into one sentence using ‘whose’)
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(ii) My brother and me have been taking piano lessons for six years. (Rewrite
correctly)
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(iii) Is this the only blue car in your showroom? (Begin: Aren’t)
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(b) Punctuate the following sentences correctly: (2 marks)
(i) The frog states an old African proverb does not jump without a reason
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(ii) The principal said thank you for the information Mrs. Mulwa.
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(c) Rewrite the following in passive voice:
(i) People say this new material is very good.
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(ii) A student dentist took two of my teeth out.
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(iii)A guide took me round Fort Jesus.
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(d) Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words given in brackets: (2
marks)
(i) In some areas the wildlife has had difficulty _______________
(adopting/adapting) to the presence of tourists.
(ii) The graceful movements of the horse create the ______________
(illusion/allusion) of a four-legged ballet.
(e) Replace the underlined words in each sentence with one word which has
the same meaning. (2 marks)
(i) The police arrested the man whom they thought had committed the
crime.
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(ii) The man who fells trees injured himself and was rushed to hospital.
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(f) Fill the blanks with the correct preposition:
(i) The accused was so confused that he was lost________________ words.
(ii) A friend is someone you should be able to count _______________when you
are in
difficulties.
(iii)The county Director of education conferred _______________the class
teacher before
entering the class.
GRAMMAR
.a) Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions after each.
( 4marks)
i) Itis bad manners to spit on the ground. (Rewrite using a gerund)
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ii) It is a pleasant surprise to meet you again after all these years. (Rewrite
beginning:
What…….)
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iii) Kathundai likes eating rice more than taking coffee. (Begin: Kathundai
prefers
…….)
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iv) There were very few boys in our class. (use ……any…….)
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b) Fill in each blank space with the correct form of the word in brackets.(3 mk
i) It is not possible to spell a word from her ………………………………..
(pronounce).
ii) Do not wait for the bus, it comes to this town very …………………………..
(regular).
iii) The hunt for the murderers has been …………………………… (intense)
c) Complete each of the following sentences using the correct phrasal verb
formed from the word given in brackets (3 marks)
i) It was so dark that I could hardly ………………………. the person lurking in
the darkness. (make)
ii) The nurse was so …………………………that she threw the file onto the
doctor’s desk
(work)
iii) The number of AIDS patients in Kenya is ……………………….. (come)
d) Fill in each of the blank spaces with an appropriate word. (3marks)
i) The burglar was accused …………………………….. being an accomplice in
the theft.
ii) The banana was shared ………………………… the three girls.
iii) The book is hidden ………………………..the view of passers – by.
e) Choose the correct word to fill in the blank spaces. (2 marks)
i) I came here with Don and …………………………..(she ,her)
ii) Between you and ……………………………… (I, me) who is more generous?
8.GRAMMER (15marks):
a) Give the plurals of the following words (3marks)
i)
folio………………………………………………………………………………………………
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ii)
hero………………………………………………………………………………………………
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iii)
postman…………………………………………………………………………………………
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b) Combine each pair of sentences using appropriate relative
pronouns(2marks)
i) Here is the man. He stole my blanket.
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ii) She bought the books at a fair. They were all by the same author.
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c) Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the correct forms of the
verbs in
brackets: (3marks)
i) Money cannot…………………………………(buy) friends.
ii) The painting……………………………………. (steal) from the museum.
iii) We are……………………………………………..(dine) with you tonight.
d) Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verb formed from the word in
brackets: (2marks)
i)Don’t……………………………………….(put) what you can do now.
ii) You should ………………………………… (stand) your ideals.
e) Use the correct form of the verb in the brackets to complete each of the
following
sentences:
(2marks)
i) More than one key……………………………. (has/have) been found.
ii) A number of points…………………………… (was/were) raised during the
consultation.
f) Rewrite the sentence below in direct speech: (1mark)
The Governor said that he was always ready to assist in development
projects in his
county.
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g) Punctuate the sentences below correctly: (2marks)
i) Peter said Alice is a very lazy boy.
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ii) We have invited Shawn the guitarist Alfred the saxophonist Mutunga the
poet
and Kalekye the actress.
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