Oral Literature Questions and Answers

Question 1

1. Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.
   
   SUNSET 
   The sun spun like 
   a tossed coin,
   it whirled on the azure sky,
   it clattered into the horizon,
   it clicked in the slot
   and neon light popped 
   and bunked a time expired 
   as an parking meter. 
   (Oswald NbuyoseniNtshali) 
   1. Describe the rhyme scheme of this poem. (2mks)
   2. How would you say the last line of this poem? (2mks)
   3. State any two onomatopoeic words in the poem. (2mks)
   4. Identify any other sound pattern used in the poem. (1mk)
   5. State and illustrate three non-verbal cues that you would use to make the reiteration of the above poem more meaningful and interesting. (3mks)
2. Read the conversation below then answer the questions that follow.
   
   Rehema : Good morning Aisha ?
   Aisha : Good morning. 
   Rehema : (Frowning) You don’t look happy ... what is the matter? 
   Aisha : I have just received a call from home, and...
   Rehema : Ah, these fellows from home always calling. My mother also called me. 
   Aisha : Well, in my case, it is bad news. My brother...
   Rehema : As I was saying. My mother called me, and all she wanted to tell me is that they’re fine (shaking her head absent mindedly). 
   Aisha : My brother was involved in a car accident. But you are not listening... 
   Rehema : What did you say? 
   Aisha : (despairingly) I give up. 
   1. What kind of a listener is Rehema? Illustrate your answer?  (4mks)
   2. What should Rehema do to improve her listening skills? (5mks)
3. Place each of the following words under the respective sounds of the underlined letters. (5mks)
   1. Charode Church
   2. Charisma Chassis
   3. Machine Chaos
   4. Challenge Champagne
   5. Charge Chorus
   6. /K/ /S  /      /  ∫/
4. Provide another word pronounced as the one given (4mks)
   1. Oar
   2. Pore
   3. Birth
   4. Earn

Answers

1. Oral skills
   1. Describe the rhyme scheme of this poem. (2mks)
      • a d c d e f g √ 1mk irregular rhyme scheme √ 1mk
   2. How would you say the last line of this poem? (2mks)
      • The line would be said slowly and softly – end of the day
      • Falling intonation – slow finality
   3. State any two onomatopoeic words in the poem. (2mks)
      • Popped
      • Blinked
      • Whirled
      • Clattered
      • Clicked
   4. Identify any other sound pattern used in the poem. (1mk)
      • Alliteration – Sun Spun
      • Assonance – Sun Spun
   5. State and illustrate three non-verbal cues that you would use to make the reiteration of the above poem more meaningful and interesting. (3mks)
      • Use of gestures – illustrate where and when
      • Facial expressions
      • Tonal variation
      • Dramatize
      • Keep eye contact
2.  
   1. What kind of a listener is Rehema? Illustrate your answer? (4mks)
      • Inattentive - Absent minded
      • Impatient – Interrupts Aisha’s speeches
      • Absent minded – “What did you say?”
      • Insensitive – Inconsiderate
   2. What should Rehema do to improve her listening skills? (5mks)
      • Should stop being selfish
      • Should be more attentive
      • Should try to enter Aisha’s world and understand her point of view.
      • Should improve on her turn taking to avoid interruption
      • Should avoid absent mindedness
3. Place each of the following words under the respective sounds of the underlined letters. (5mks)
   1. Charode Church
   2. Charisma Chasis
   3. Machinene Chaos
   4. Challenge Champagne
   5. Charge Chorus
   6. /K/ /S/∫/ /t ∫/
      • Chrisama charade church
      • Chaos machine charge
      • Chorus champagne challenge
      • Chasis
4. Provide another word pronounced as the one given (4mks)
   1. Oar- ore
   2. Pore- paws
   3. Birth- berth
   4. Earn- urn

Question 2

1. Read the poem below and then answer the questions that follow.
   When, in disgrace with Fortune and men's eyes,
   I all alone beweep my outcast state,
   And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries,
   And look upon myself and curse my fate,
   Wishing me like to one more rich in hope,
   Featured like him, like him with friends possessed,
   Desiring this man's art and that man's scope,
   With what I most enjoy contented least,
   Yet in these thoughts myself almost despising;
   Haply I think on thee, and then my state,
   (Like to the lark at the break of day arising)
   From sullen earth sings hymns at heaven'ss gate,
   For thy sweet love remembered such wealth brings
   That then I scorn to change my state with kings.
   (William Shakespeare's Sonnet 29)
   1. Identify any four pairs of words that rhyme in this poem. (2 marks)
   2. Give two instances of alliteration in this poem. (2 marks)
   3. Imagine you are performing this poem to learners who are visually impaired. Explain four ways in which you would ensure that they get the message effectively. (4mks)
   4. Identify any five pairs of homophonesin the list below. (5 marks)
      phloem mad heir
      floors flaws berry
      hair coarse flame
      clause mud
      course cause
      close cloze
      bold bald
      floss air
      phlegm bury
      (i)…………………………………….. …………………………………….
      (ii)…………………………………….. ………………………………………..
      (iii) …………………………………… ………………………………………..
      (iv)………………………………….. ………………………………………..
      (v)……………………………………. ……………………………………….
   5. Provide two words for each of the following sounds.(2 marks)
      /a:/ /ȝ:/
   6. The underlining indicates the stressed word in the sentences below.
      Briefly explain what each sentence means.(3 mks)
      Mary bought a present for John.
      Mary bought a present for John.
      Mary bought a present for John.
   7. Using a riddle of your choice , explain the riddling process. (6 marks)
   8. Classify the following sub-genre. (2 marks)
      Ken can can a can of curled kales
2. The following is a conversation between a father and his daughter.
   DAUGHTER: (shortly having arrived home from school) Good afternoon,Daddy
   FATHER: (Sitting complacently in the sofa, reading a newspaper. Looking up…..) Good afternoon (Resumes reading)
   DAUGHTER: (Holding out her school report form) Daddy, I’m excited. My teacher said I was the best improved. I was………..
   FATHER: Oh, you were? Me, I used to be number one. I was absolutely unbeatable.
   DAUGHTER: Chemistry has been a particular headache ( now looking at the report form which she thought her father would want to see), but this time…….
   FATHER: (Stretching his arms, looking preoccupied)
   Chemistry for me was particular easy.
   I never scored anything less than 90%
   DAUGHTER: Dad, I was going to tell you that this time…….
   FATHER: (Absent minded) by the way, where is your mum?
   DAUGHTER: Mum is in the garden picking vegetables. But dad, you’re not listening to my story. I was telling you about Chemistry
   FATHER: You mean you have a story about chemistry? Chemistry is not about stories. It is hard science.
   DAUGHTER: It’s about my improvement……..
   FATHER: (laughing) me, it wasn’t matter of improvement. I was always at the top of the class
   DAUGHTER: Daddy, I give up. You’re not listening
   FATHER: ( looking surprised) Listening? I heard you: you were talking about improvement in chemistry, weren’t you?
   DAUGHTER: anyway, Dad. Thank you for paying attention. Enjoy your newspaper.
   FATHER: Oh yes, I’m reading an interesting story about politics
   Question
   1. Identify six shortcomings in the father's listening skills
   2. Identify four ways in which the father can improve hislistening skills ( 4mks)

Answers

1. Poetry: Answers
   1. Identify any four pairs of words that rhyme in this poem. (2 marks)
      1. Eyes cries
      2. State fate
      3. Hope scope
      4. Despising arising
      5. Brings kings
   2. Give two instances of alliteration in this poem. (2 marks)
      Line 14 scorn state /s/
      Line12 hymns heavens /h/
   3. Imagine you are performing this poem to learners who are visually impaired. Explain four ways in which you would ensure that they get the message effectively. (4mks)
      1. tonal variation
      2. stress
      3. dramatic pause
      4. pitch, tempo
         (each should be explained with illustration from the poem)
   4. Identify any five pairs of homophones in the list below. (5 marks)
      phloem mad heir
      floors flaws berry
      hair coarse flame
      clause mud
      course cause
      close cloze
      bold bald
      floss air
      phlegm bury
      1. ……cloze……………………………….. ………close…………………………….
      2. ……berry………………………………. ………bury………………………………..
      3.  ……phloem………………………… phlegm…………………………………..
      4. ……floors……………………….. …flaws……………………………………..
      5. ………coarse……………………. …course…………………………………….
   5. Provide two words for each of the following sounds. (2 marks)
      /a:/ /ȝ:/
      1. barn I) bird
      2. bath II) world
   6. The underlining indicates the stressed word in the sentences below.
      Briefly explain what each sentence means. (3 mks)
      Mary bought a present for John.
      It is Mary, not any other person
      Mary bought a present for John.
      Mary performed the actionof buying in particular
      Mary bought a present for John.
      Mary bought a present for not any other person but John
   7. Using a riddle of your choice , explain the riddling process. (6 marks)
      Challenger: Introduces the riddle- riddle, riddle
      Respondent: The acceptance by the audience- riddle come
      Challenger: The challenge itself- I have a piece of meat with the skin on the
      Respondent: Guesses- attempts by the audience to answer the riddle
      Challenger: Demanding of prize and gives the answer of riddle as he receives the prize 
   8. Classify the following sub-genre. (2 marks)
      Ken can can a can of curled kales
      A tongue twister- has almost similar but confusing sounds (illustrate)
      State two functions of the sub-genre. (2 mks)
      1. Used for entertainment
      2. For recreation purposes
      3. Speech therapy
2.  
   1.  
      • The father does not prepare to listen, i.e does not adopt a listening posture.
      • He interrupts severally i.e does not adhere to the turn-taking rule.
      • He is not emphathetic – he does not put himself in the shoes of his daughter in order appreciate where she is coming from.
      • He is full of self-importance / self-praise. This prevents him from reaching out to his daughter.
      • He is absent-minded – he changes the topic abruptly thus interrupting the flow of the conversation.
      • He has pre-conceived ideas about Chemistry. He doesn’t give the daughter a chance to explain herself.
      • He is unwilling to see his own shortcomings as far as listening skills are concernrd. e.g he says, “I heard you” – he believes he was listening.
      • He is insensitive – he does not realize he has hurt his daughter by not listening to her.
   2.  
      
      • He should stick to the topic of discussion
      • Should interrupt when necessary
      • Should observe turn taking effectively
      • Should show interest in the conversation
        (no illustration, award not)

Question 3

1. The Seed Shop
   Here in a quiet and dusty room they lie,
   Faded as crumbled stone or shifting sand,
   Forlorn as ashes, shriveled scentless dry,
   Meadows and gardens running through my hand.
   
   In this brown husk a dale of hawthorn dreams,

   A cedar in this narrow cell is thrust,
   That will drink deeply of century's streams,
   These lilies shall make summer on my dust,
   
   Here in their safe and simple house of death,
   Sealed in their shells, a million roses leap,
   Here I can blow a garden with my breath,
   And in my hand a forest lie asleep.

   
   
   1. Describe the rhyme scheme of the poem above. (2 marks)
   2. What is the effect of the rhythm in the poem (1marks)
   3. How else has the poet achieved the effect in( ii) above?(4marks)
   4. Which words would you stress in the last line of stanza 1 and why?(3marks)
2. For each of the set of words below, underline the odd one out. (3marks)
   1. Cough Bought Dough
   2. Think Thy Thigh
   3. Not Note Knot
3. Provide another word that is pronounced the same way for each of the words listed below. (3marks)
   1. Bean -
   2. Wear -
   3. One -
4. For each of these words make two sentences to bring the differences in their meaning. (4marks)
   1. Beat
   2. Produce
5. Read the conversation below between Judy and a Peer Counselor and then answer the questions that follow. (6marks)
   Peer counselor: (Mentioning her to a sit?). Hallo Judy. How are you getting on?
   Please have a seat and don’t be anxious.
   Judy: Don’t tell me it’s all over school now. I will kill you...
   Peer Counselor: (Interrupting) Please relax. Well, you swore me into secrecy and I have kept my part of the again. No cause of alarm.
   Judy: So then, why do you want to see me? You mean it can show?
   Peer Counselor: Calm down, you are just in early stages and please keep up appearances. The school closes next month.
   Judy: (Looking disturbed). One month and the whole world will know. I need to procure...
   Peer Counselor: Don’t even go there.... will you be able to live with the guilt? Remember things can also go wrong and you die.
   Judy: (Visibly agitated) Then, tell me what to do.
   Peer Counselor: Please calm down. All is not lost. You just tripped; You never fell. These days Judy, girls are accepted back to school after giving birth so you need not worry. All will be fine. In the meantime, just relax for your baby.
   Judy: (Sighs) Thank you for being there for me. Remember not a word to a sou.
   Peer Counselor: You can trust me Judy, Good day.
   Judy: Good day.
   
   1. How does the peer counselor establish good rapport with Judy? (2marks)
   2. What good conversational skills does the peer counselor portray? (2marks)
   3. Identify two shortcomings in Judy's speech (2marks)

Answers

1. The seed shop
   1. ababcdcdefef
      It is a regular rhyme scheme
   2. Creates rhythm
   3.                            
      • Repetition for examples ‘Here’ is repeated in stanza 1 and 3
      • Sibilance for example :
        Line 1 – Stone sand
        Line 3 - as scentless;
      • Alliteration for example :
        Line 3 stanza 3 blow, breath
        Line 1 stanza 3 safe and simple
   4. Meadows gardens running hard: they are content words
2.                              
   1. cough
   2. thy
   3. note
3.                              
   1. been
   2. ware
   3. won
4.                              
   1. I like the beat of that music, (noun)
      I will beat you now. (verb)
   2. They sell their farm produce to the cooperative in town. (noun)
      The cows produce ninety litres of milk daily. (Verb)
      Note: The forms must note change – it’s the stress that will bring out the meaning.
5.                              
   1.                            
      • Greetings - Hello Judy
      • Motioning her to a seat
      • Asking her to relax
      • Mentioning Judy by name helps create rapport
   2.                                    
      • The peer counselor is polite, she uses words such as calm down.
      • The peer counselor is emphatic, she says don’t even go there.
      • The peer counselor allows turn taking and reads the agitation in Judy. She interrupts politely by asking ‘please relax’.
   3.                              
      • She is impatient, she uses words like: so then, why do you want to see me?
      • She is rude, she says ‘I will kill you…
      • Suspicious/anxious – Don’t tell me it’s all over the school now.

Question 4

1. Read the poem below and answer questions that follow.
   
   THE CROW
   Crows on the wing!
   What grace as they swim
   Rising and diving
   Like fish in the billows
   In the willowy air
   Or softly as feathers
    Fran broken- pillows.
   Crows on the wing
   What a symphony sings
   The wind in their wings
   As they swoop as the rise
   To the sea; to the skies
   As they float in the light
   Air, like fragments of night.
                        (Barnabas J. Ramon Fortune)
   Questions 
   1. Describe the rhyme schemes of the poem. (2marks)
   2. Apart from rhyme, identify three sound patterns evident in the poem. (3marks)
   3. Which words would you stress in the first two lines of the poem and why? (2 marks)
   4. How would you perform line (ii) of this poem? (2 marks)
2. Indicate the odd one out in each set of words according to the pronunciation of the underlined letter(s).          (4 marks)
   1. Knot                            Quick                                   Kill                                 Key
   2. Conscience                  Science                                 Conscious                       Chute
   3. Lazy                             Prays                                    Cats                            Mugs
   4. Physics                        Physiology                            Phone                        Shepherd
3. What intonation would be used in the following sentences?        (3 marks)
   1. Are you serious?
   2. Why haven’t you finished your homework?
   3. She has left.
4. You are having a conversation with your friend. How do you know it is your turn to speak?  (3 marks)
5. Read the item below and answer the questions that follow.
   He who laughs last laughs loudest.
   1. Name the category to which the item belong.       (1mark)
   2. Identify and illustrate an aspect of sound used in the item above.  (2 marks)
   3. Give two characteristics of the above genre.            (2 marks)
6. From your knowledge of interviews etiquette, identify and explain the shortcomings in the interview below and suggest ways in which it can be improved. (6 Marks)
   
   Lady: (Opening office door and bursting in the room panting. She is dressed in jeans trouser, a sleeveless top and a sports jacket). I’m so late but I couldn’t help it. I got lost. This place is so difficult to find, you know.
   Interviewer: Come right inside and take a seat please.
   Lady: (sits down. She puts her handbag and documents on the interviewers table) Wow! This chair is so comfortable.
   Interviewer: Thank you. From the address on your application letter, can I assume you come from Garissa?
   Lady: Of course. Why not?
   Interviewer: How is the place?
   Lady: So boring! In fact, that’s why I’m looking for a job here in the city. I want to come and enjoy life here in Nairobi. I’m sure companies here pay a big potato right?
   Interviewer: Before we discuss the salary, let us talk about your qualifications. From your CV……
   Lady: (laughing smugly). Quite impressing, not so? I knew no one else’s could match it.
   Interviewer: The interview is over. Thank you for coming.
   Lady: (Standing to leave and shaking the interviewers hand vigorously). See you.

Answers

1.  
   1. Describe the rhythm scheme
      abacdcc     accccee (1mk)
   2. Irregular rhyme scheme (1mk)
      1mk for indication and 1mk for description
      Award 1mk for identification without description
      Do not award for a correct description with a wrong or no identification
      The rhyme scheme should be in small letters.
      • Assonance – Rising diving fish billows
      • Alliteration – Wind in the wings   Sea to the skies    Symphony sings
      • Consonance – rising and diving
        For the above the sound must be underlined
        identification ½ mk illustration ½ mk×6=3mks
   3. Crows, wing, grace, swing, ½ each ×4=2mksThe words describes the movement of the crows (1mk)
   4. Dramatization- I would place my hands in front and push them behind continuously to illustrate swimming.Award for one specific verbal (1 mark) and non-verbal (1 mark) cue
2.  
   1. Knot √ ½                      Quick                                    Kill                               Key
   2. Conscience                    Science √ ½                          Conscious                     Chute
   3. Lazy                               Prays                                     Cats  √ ½                     Mugs
   4. Physics                          Physiology                            Phone                      Shepherd √ ½
3.  
   1. Rising
   2. Falling
   3. Falling
4.  
   1. When I am asked a question, for example, ‘Did you want to add anything?’
   2. When the voice of my partner trails off (his/her voice becomes weaker to the extent you may not hear his words)
   3. When the person I’m speaking with indicates that they are done speaking with a closing statement, for example, ‘That’s all I wanted to say.’ or ‘I think I have made my point.’
   4. When the person I’m speaking with uses marker words (those that allow the other a chance to speak), for example, ‘well…’ or ‘so…’
   5. When the person I’m speaking with drops the pitch or volume of his/her voice at the end of their utterance. This is the use of falling intonation.
   6. When the person I’m speaking with uses gestures to signal to me to contribute.
5.  
   1. Proverb
   2. Alliteration- laughs last laughs loudest
   3. It is short, has two parts (proposition and completion)
6.  
   1. Enters the room before being invited in.
   2. She is inappropriately dressed.
   3. She is late for the interview.
   4. She is impolite “why not?”
   5. She is not positive about her life experiences “So boring!”
   6. Shakes hands with the interviewers
   7. She is overconfident “I knew no one else’s could match it.”     

Question 5

1. Read the narrative below and answer the questions that follow.
   The cock and the kite
   (The setting of the story is in Kibiro , Uganda in the Western Rift Valley near Lake Albert)
   
   A long time ago, there lived cock and his family as well as kite and his family .The former was hard working while the latter was lazy .It happened that the place was hit by a famine .People from far used to travel a long way to go to Kibiro to barter food for salt .It also happened that both families ran out of salt. Cock’s wife informed her husband that they had ran out of salt and asked him to take some finger millet to Kibiro .He agreed , went to Kibiro , obtained salt and set upon the return journey .
   The other family got wind of this .Mrs.Kite also asked her husband her husband to go to Kibiro and try to get salt since the lazy family did not have anything to take to Kibiro .On the way , he met the cock resting on his way home with the salt behind him .He was standing on one leg having hidden one of his leg in his wing , as cocks do many times when resting .Kite asked cock how he managed to get the salt , where upon cock told kite that the salt miners ad cut off one of his legs in exchange for the salt .Kite accepted the lie and proceeded towards Kibiro ready to do the same .Cock continued on his journey and got home safely .
   On arrival at Kibiro, Kite offered his leg for a bundle of salt which the miners readily accepted .His leg was consequently amputated , rendering him immobile , even unable to carry home salt .poor kite flew back home, where he was received by his family in much grief , especially when he narrated to them the ordeal he went through . Later, kite’s family was to receive the traumatizing news that cock had actually ill-advanced Kite, leading to loss of his leg.
   Hence forward, great enmity ensued between the two families with Kite’s family swearing to retaliate by hunting Cock’s family down and eat them. This goes -+on to date.
   1. The narrator notices signs of inattentiveness among the audience during the story telling session what could be the problem? (3mks)
   2. Explain how you would make the narration of the first two paragraphs effective. (2mks)
   3. Mention two ways in which you would know that your audience in this story is fully participating in the performance. (3mks)
2. Underline the silent letter in the words below (4mks)
   1. Pseudo
   2. Subtle
   3. Deign
   4. Damn
3. Explain the meaning brought out by stressing the underlined word in each of the following sentences. (3mks)
   1. Muriithi spoke to Gatwiriyesterday.
   2. Muriithispoke to Gatwiriyesterday.
   3. Muriithi spoke to Gatwiriyesterday.
4. Read the following conversation and answer the questions that follow. (7mks)
   
   MBAIRE:hi Mr.Katana , long time no see.
   MR .KATANA: hello Mbaire , how have you been for so long ?
   MBAIRE: I’m fit as you can see .
   MR.KATANA :What a surprise to see you here!Do you live around this area?
   MBAIRE: Zi , just popped in to have a glimpse of some associates of mine .And you ?
   MR.KATANA : Well , I came to visit a colleague who has been ailing for some time .You remember Mr.Kwach ?
   MBAIRE:Yes , the leopard !Who can forget him ? He used to …..
   MR.KATANA:Well , I must be going .Goodbye.
   MBAIRE:See you.
   1. Identify one short coming in Mbaire’s responses.(2mks)
   2. Give three aspects of speech that Mbaire needs to consider so as to communicate effectively and in an appropriate manner.(3mks)
   3. Give two possible reasons for Mr .Katana’s exit before Mbaire finishes speaking. (2mks)
   4. Outline four shortcomings that one can face when undertaking field work
5. Write another word pronounced the same way as the word given below. (2mks)
   Call-
   Awe-
6. In the words given below .Underline the part that should be stressed.(2mks)
   1. Excuse
   2. Reject (noun)

Answers

1. oral narrative
   
   1.      
      • the narrator is not audible
      • the narrator overuses gestures/ facial expression
      • use of irrelevant /inappropriate gestures
      • The narrator is shy / lacks eye contact
      • The narrator couldn’t pronounce words correctly / not fluent
        (any three give one mark each )
   2.  
      • use of gestures
      • Facial expressions
      • Dramatization
        NB –Candidate must give an explanation
        Any two well explained points
        Ident-1mk
        Exl. 1mk
   3.    
      • nodding their heads
      • clapping their hands
      • completing statements
      • putting interjections
        NB –any four -1mk each
        Avoid awarding marks for any actions that are not participatory e.g eye contact, sitting posture etc.
   4. language barrier
      
      • transport problem
      • unreliable informants
      • religious prejudice
      • distortion of information
        NB –accept any plausible answer (2mks)
        Any two points 1mk each
2.   
   • pseudo - p
   • Subtle -b
   • Deign – g
   • Damn – n
3.        
   1. It was Muriithi and nobody else who spoke to Gatwiri.
   2. Muriithi did not write or call but only spoke to her yesterday.
   3. Muriithi did not speak to Gatwiri on any other day than yesterday .
4.  
   1. Mbaire’s utterances are in the wrong register. She speaks to her former teacher as if she were speaking to her agemates. (2mks)
   2. She should consider the following aspects of speech situation .
      
      • the age of the person she is speaking to .
      • The relationship – formal , informal ,casual to both the interlocutors .
      • Topic of discussion and how it relates to both
      • The language the other person addresses you in – indication of distance.
        (any 3 -1mk each)
   3. Most likely Mr.Katana is embarrassed by Mbaire’s lack of language etiquette .The kind of comments Mbaire was going to make about her former teacher , Mr Kwach , could not be easily shared.. (2mks)
5.   
   1. call-caul
   2. awe –oar ,or ,ore
   3. pale -pail
6.  
   1. excuse
   2. reject

Question 6

1. Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow
   

   Breakthrough
   When I reached the threshold
   The gate was quickly locked
   Though loud and long knocked
   They left me in the cold

   I stood outside for long
   Wondering what was wrong
   Honour wouldn’t let me
   A peeping to be

   When night tiptoed behind
   Me a stranded pilgrim
   Ah, I made up my mind
   To fight on for my dream

   I crashed open the gate
   Uncaring it was wrong
   Wow, I was hugged with a song –
   A welcome initiate
   (Anonymous)

   1. How has rhythm been achieved in the poem? (2 marks)
   2. How would you say the last two lines of the poem and why? (2 marks)
   3. Which words would you stress in the first stanza line 4 of this poem? (2 marks)
2. Identify the silent letters in the following words (4 marks)
   1. Honour ……………………………………………………………………………..
   2. Could …………………………………………………………………………………..
   3. Badge…………………………………………………………………………………..
   4. Receipt……………………………………………………………………………….
3. Identify the odd one out in each of the following sets of words (4 marks)
   1. Respect, resist, religion, referee ………………………………………………………
   2. Resign, resolve, advise, waste…………………………………………………………
   3. Usual, visual, pleasure, passion……………………………………………………….
   4. Chef, chin, chic, chauffer……………………………………………………………..
4. The underlining indicates the stressed word in the sentences below. Briefly explain what each sentence means. (3 marks)
   1. Amanda rode the bus to school
   2. Amanda rode the bus to school
   3. Amanda rode the bus to school
5. A Non-governmental Organization is seeking to recruit form four graduates to serve as clerks. You have been invited for an interview. Explain briefly what you will do before and during the interview. (6 marks)
6. Read the following telephone conversation and answer the questions that follow.
   Secretary: (phone rings) Hello, Masomo Secondary School. How may I help you?
   Caller: I want to speak to my mother.
   Secretary: May I know who your mother is please?
   Caller: (impatient and irritated) I have said I want to speak to my mother.
   Secretary: Excuse me, I don’t know who your mother is. Could you please tell me her name?
   Caller: (shouting) You have been working in that institution for the last ten years and you don’t know Mrs. Marita?
   Secretary: (politely) oh, Mrs. Marita? She has just stepped out shortly. May I take a message for her please?
   Caller: (bangs the receiver).
   
   1. Identify three instances that show the caller’s lack of etiquette (3 marks)
   2. What shows that the secretary demonstrates professional conversational skills during the telephone conversation? (4 marks)

Answers

1.                          
   1. Alliteration – my mind
      Assonance – for long
   2.                            
      • Smile when saying wow to show excitement
      • Falling intonation – to show finality
   3. They left me cold – content words to show the desperation of being left out in the cold
2.                        
   1. honour
   2. could
   3. badge
   4. receipt
3.                          
   1. referee
   2. waste
   3. passion
   4. chin
4.                        
   1. It was Amanda and no one else
   2. Amanda did not walk nor fly but took the bus
   3. Amanda went to school and not any other place.
5.                    
   1. Before the interview
      1. Read widely on current affairs and professional line.
      2. Learn about the organization and what they do
      3. Arrive slightly before time
      4. Groom decently
   2. During the interview
      1. Wait to be ushered to a sit
      2. Maintain eye contact
      3. Give precise and concise answers
      4. Be courteous
      5. Sit in an upright posture
      6. Greet the panel 
6.                                  
   1. lack of etiquette
      1. The caller fails to greet the secretary
      2. The caller fails to identify himself
      3. The caller arrogantly/rudely demands to speak to his mother
      4. The caller fails to thank the receiver
   2. Secretary’s professional conversational skills
      1. Begins the conversation by greeting the caller
      2. Identifies the institution
      3. She uses polite language
      4. She offers to take the caller’s message 

Question 7

1. Study the poem below and answer the questions that follow: (7 marks)
   Within my temple there’s a crowd
   There’s one that’s humble and there’s one that’s proud
   There’s one that’s broken hearted for his sins
   And one who unrepentant, sits and grins
   There’s one who loves his neighbor as himself.
   
   (Adapted from “Every day with Jesus” by Selwyn Hughes)
   1. Describe the rhyme scheme in this poem and state what it does. (3 marks)
   2. Apart from rhyme, identify another feature that would make this poem easy to recite. (2 marks)
   3. Identify any two words that you would stress in line four. Explain your answer. (2 marks)
2. Read the story below and answer the questions that follows. (5 marks)
   A long time ago, there was a child who used to trouble his parents at night by crying. The mother tried to stop him from crying but in vain. Then, the mother warned the child and said, “If you don’t stop crying, I’ll throw you out to the wizard!” But the child kept on crying. When the mother could stand it no longer, she stood up and threw the child outside. Unfortunately, there was a wizard who was listening outside and picked the child up and ran with him. Suddenly, the father realized that the child’s cries were dying away. He stood up, took his panga and went after the wizard. When the wizard heard the footsteps following him, he quickly placed the child in the fork of a tree nearby and ran away. From that day, the child never cried again.
   1. Illustrate any two features that show that this is an oral narrative. (2 marks)
   2. If you were performing this story, how would you say the words of the mother to the troublesome child? (2 marks)
   3. If you were the story teller, how would you say the last sentence. (1 mark)
3. Classify the words below according to the sound of the ‘s’ letter in boldface. An example of each of the sounds represented has been given. (3 marks)
   Bask phase vision
   Wise scale advise
   Prise leisure measure
   Usual dynasty bass
   /s/ - Bask  /z/ -  phase /ʒ/ - measure 
4. Your school Drama Club plans to present a play in the forth coming drama festival. They are having a dress rehearsal for the rest of the school so as to get some feedback.
   Give three things that the audience needs to pay attention to. (3 marks)
   
5. For each of the following letters provide a word in which the letter is silent. (5 marks)
   1. c
   2. m
   3. d
   4. s
   5. z
6. The form four class has decided to watch a performance of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House at the Theatre in Eldoret. The class has sent two prefects to negotiate with the principal for permission and financial support. They will travel and be back on the same day.
    - Taking into account the principles of good negotiation skills, complete the following conversation by filling in the blank spaces.
   Principal: Come in please. Good morning Tom and Jack.
   Tom and Jack:............................................................................................. .(1 mark)
   Principal: Well, what can I do for you?
   Tom:... ............................................................................................................(.1mark)
   Principal: The school does not have a budget for this activity. So maybe you shouldn’t go.
   Jack: ...............................................................................................................(1 mark)
   Principal: Well, I’ll talk to your teacher of English separately. I can give you the school bus, but it seats only 40 and the two streams have a total of 80 students. There is need to hire another bus. Have you worked out the total budget?
   Tom:...............................................................................................................,..(1 mark)
   Principal: You need Ksh. 8,000 for lunch and Ksh. 6,000 for hiring an extra bus. But don’t forget we will need another Ksh. 3,000 to fuel the school bus. This gives us a total of Ksh. 17,000. I don’t have that kind of money.
   Jack: .................................................................................................................(1 mark)
   Principal: Well, if you are going to buy your own lunch that leaves us with a balance of Ksh. 9,000. You really can’t do better than that?
   Jack:...................................................................................................................(1 mark).
   Principal: Okay, the matter is settled. The school is giving you Ksh.4,000. I will also give the teacher who will accompany you an imprest for lunch.
   Tom and Jack:...................................................................................(1 mark)

Answers

1.  
   1. aa bbc regular (2 marks)
      - To enhance rhythm. (1 mark) for any one function.
      - Creates musicality.
      - Enhances memorability.
   2. repetition of words and phrases.
      - There’s one that’s …
      - There’s one …
      - And one
      - Consonance – sits grins
      - Assonance – sits grins his sins
      - Alliteration – there’s that’s
      - Metre – presence of strong and weak.
      Stresses that produce rhythm.
      - The lines are basically of the same length.
      - The lines are simple and the language is not difficult.
      - Award 2 marks for any one of the features, 1-mark identification, 1-mark illustration.
   3. unrepentant, sits, grins (1 mark)
      They are content words that carry the meaning, they bring out the rebellious or stubborn nature of the subject. (1 mark)
      Award 1 mark for any two words and 1 mark for explanation.
2.  
   1. - opening formulae- Along time ago. (2 marks)
      - Closing formulae – from that day.
      - Use of dialogue – “If you don’t stop crying….”
      Award 2 marks, ½ mark for identification ½ mark for illustration.
   2. The first part with a pause and a raised voice with a stern, serious facial expression.
      - With a pointing gesture.
      - The second part with a falling intonation.
      1 mark for a verbal cue and 1 mark for a non-verbal cue.
   3. With a pause in the first part, waving hand(s).
      Say the second part in a falling intonation to indicate finality/ the end of the story.
3. /s/ /z/ /3/ (3 marks)
   scale wise usual
   dynasty prise leisure
   bass advise vision
   NB: -If example appears in the answer circle them and do not award.
   - Award 1 mark for three correct words.
   - If 2 of the first 3 words are correct award ½ mark.
   - Where more than 3 are listed draw a line and mark the first 3.
   - If one word is correct no mark.
4. - Voice projection/audibility. (3 marks)
   - Clear articulation of words/enunciation.
   - Clear pronunciation of words.
   - Tempo/pace should be appropriate.
   - Correct tone of voice.
   - Appropriate facial expression.
   - Right gestures accompanying the performance.
   - The right accompaniments e.g. right props, proper costume.
   - award 1 mark for each correct answer.
   - Accept both verbal and non-verbal. If all 3 are verbal deny 1 mark and vice versa.
5.  
   1. c – scent, scene, scissors, crescent, descend, descent, disciple, fascinate, muscle, obscene, fluorescent, resuscitate, transcend.
   2. m – mnemonic.
   3. d – badge, edge, handkerchief, handsome, bridge, ledger, sandwich, Wednesday grandmother.
   4. s – aisle, debris, island, isle, patios, viscount, apropos, bourgeois.
   5. z – chez, rendezvous, laissez-faire. (5 marks)
      NB: Award 1 mark for each correct word. The spelling must be correct. Other words with silent m are: mneme, mnemic, mnemonical, mnemonically, mnemonist, mnemotechnic, mnemotechnically, mniaceae.
6. Tom and Jack: Good morning Sir. (1 mark)
   Principal:
   Tom: The form four class has sent us to you sir. They would like to watch a performance of A Doll’s House at the theatre in Eldoret on 11th December. We need your permission and financial support. (1mark)
   Principal:
   Jack: But sir, we feel that watching the performance will enhance our understanding of it. Our teacher of English has told us as much. (1mark)
   Principal:
   Tom: We have found out that hiring an extra bus would cost Ksh. 6,000/=. Our lunch will cost Ksh. 8, 000/= about Ksh. 100 per student. (1mark)
   Principal:
   Jack: Sir, the students are willing to pay for their own lunch. The performance is from 11:00am to 2:00pm. We should be back by 7:00pm for supper. (1mark)
   Principal:
   Jack: Well, maybe we can raise Ksh.5,000. Would that help? (1mark)
   Principal:
   Tom and Jack: Thank you sir. We will take back the good news. (1mark

Question 8

1. Read the oral narrative below and then answer the questions that follow:
   Bushbaby and Chameleon
   A long time ago, all the animals of the forest called a meeting. At the meeting, it was decided to organize a racing content to determine the fastest animal in the jungle.
   Among the participants in the race was the famous Bushbaby. Now, Bushbaby was the most feared animal in the forest on account of her speed and agility. The other animals felt that this was going to be a walkover for Bushbaby. And so they all hesitated. Even other fast runners like Antelope and Gazelle hesitated. However, Chameleon came forward and said he  would compete against Bushbaby. Now, this drew a jeer from the crowd. Who didn’t know that  Chameleon was among the  slowest animals in the jungle?
   This, however, didn’t discourage him. He reiterated his decision to challenge Bushbaby in the race. The race started with  the blowing of a whistle. Bushbaby set off like lightning.  But before she could pass Chameleon, the latter threw his hands out and held onto Bushbaby’s long hairy tail. He clung to it like a magnet.
   At the finish line, Chameleon was the first to sit down. As Bushbaby was preparing to sit, she heard a firm voice from behind her.
   “Hey,  my friend. Don’t sit on me”. This was Chameleon talking. He had won the race.
   And there ends my story. But may I not end with it. 
   
   1. Classify the oral narrative. (2mks)
   2. How can we justify that this is an oral narrative? (6mks)
   3. If you were performing this oral narrative, how would you perform the statement by Chameleon: “Hey, my friend, don’t sit on me!” (2mks)
2. Your younger sister is trying to compose a poem with a rhyme scheme. She has come up with the following list of words. Advise on any three pairs of rhyming words (3mks)
   Worn sky have beat
   Pay joy feet mean
   Destroy star lean
   Are moan dear
   Mourn love starm
   Nun none
3. Underline the letters representing the sounds that are silent in the following English words: (5mks)
   Comb, would, pedal, buffet, yacht.
4. Correct the mistakes in the following sentences so that they are both meaningful and grammatical. (4mks)
   1. Their is a liver running across the pack.
   2. A pig boy shore the bully pit the girl and reported the incident to the hate boy.
   3. The Minster is a whitely-red men.
   4. Your unkind words hart my hert though not as much as the small hut heart my head.
   5. List four words with the following sound symbols: (4mks)
      
5. Give suitable responses to the following conversation. (4mks)
   “Why are you not in class?  Asked the teacher.
   …………………………………………………………., answered Njeri.
   “Why are you being punished? ”
   …………………………………………………………replied the student.
   “You should not be bullying the younger students!”
   ………………responded the student.
   “When you have completed the punishment, come to my office.”
   ………………………………,replied the student.

Answers

1.      
   1. Trickster narrative 1mk
   2. Chameleon jumps on Bushbaby’s tail and emerges the winner of the race, by trick. 1mk
   3. The candidate should identify features  unique to oral narratives in this narrative.
      e.g.
      • It has opening formular - long time ago.
      • It has fantasy – the animals organised a racing contest in the jungle.
        (Any other relevant illustrations)
      • It has fantasy – animals, organised a racing contest in the jungle.
      • It has dialogue – the dialogue – the Chameleon and Bushbaby at the end of the narrative.
      • It has closing formula - And there ends my story.      
   4. I would use facial expressions – smile 1mk as I say the statement.
      I would raise my voice – as to be heard that I have won.
      I would shout  to warn/draw attention – I am already here.
      I would use gesture – point a finger at Bushbaby.
      Any 2 – identify and explain, each 1 mark.
2. Destroy (ii) Feet (iii) nun (iv)  are (v)  lean
   Joy beat none star mean
   Any four pairs
3. Comb
   Would - would any one
     would
   Pedal
   Buffet
   NB: Check underlining  or over-underlining.
   Yacht 
4. There is a river running across the park.
   A big boy saw the bully beat the girl and reported the incident to the head boy.
   The minister is a widely read man.
   Your unkind words hurt my heart though not as much as the small hat hurt my head.
   NB. The whole answer must be correct  to score.
   If there is a there is a wrong correction the whole answer is denied.
5. /   / Shape
   English
   /   / The
   That
   Those
   /t/ Team
   Kept
   NB:  Allow any other correct answer for each of the sounds.
   a) /a:/  Star
   Are
   Arm
   Psalm etc.
   NB:  All any other correct answer for each of the sounds.
6.      
   1. “I am being punished.” Answered Njeri.
   2. “I am being punished because I bullied a form 1 student.”
   3. I am really sorry sir, I won’t do it again.”
   4. Yes sir.

Question 9

1. Read the narrative below and answer the question that follow (7mks)
   One afternoon, a big wolf waited in the dark forest for a little girl to come a long carrying a basket of food. Finally, the little girl did come along and she was carrying the basket of food. “Are you carrying the basket to your grandmother?” asked the wolf. The little girl answered, “Yes I am.” So the wolf asked the girl where her grandmother lived. When the girl told him he disappeared to the woods. When the little girl opened the door of her grandmother’s house, she noticed there was somebody in bed with a night cap and a night gown.
   She realized that it was the wolf, so the little girl took a dagger from her basket and stubbed the wolf dead.
   1. If you were narrating this story, how would you ensure your audience remains glued to it? (2mks)
   2. How would you say the words of the wolf and the little girl in your narration? (2mks)
   3. How would you prepare yourself to tell the story effectively? (3mks)
2. Provide a word pronounced in the same way as each of the ones below (4mks)
   1. Bald –
   2. Manna –
   3. Colonel –
   4. Liar –
3. Insert the following words in the corresponding column to show whether it has a /s/, /z/, /à/, /Ø/ sound as per the one underlined type (4mks)
   Tenth, Sugar, Special, Father, Garage, Mathematics, Leisure, Themselves
   

   /θ/	/ʃ/	/Ʒ/	/ð/

4. A leader of a Theatre Group is visiting your school to arrange for the staging of Literature Sets Books. You have been appointed by the class to negotiate for favorable entry fee for your class and you are meeting the leader for the first time. Explain 4 negotiation skills that you would employ to ensure successful negotiations. (4mks)
5. Study the following situations and write down. What you would say in each case (3mks)
   1. When walking along the corridor, you accidentally bump into somebody out of your own clumsiness.
   2. You are engaging in a conversation and you catch yourself interrupting the other person
   3. You want to introduce a point during a discussion which contradicts what the other person has said.
6. Imagine that your English teacher catches you reading a magazine during a class lesson. He summons you after the lesson and the following is part of the conversation between you and him. Fill in the missing parts. (8 Marks)
   Teacher: (holding out the magazine) Why were you reading this kind of trash during the lesson, an innuendo, I guess?
   You: ..........................................................(1mk)
   Teacher: My question is why you were reading, not what you intended to do.
   You: ..........................................................(1mk)
   Teacher: A what? You have the nerve to just dismiss it as a joke?
   You: Sir I am ..........................................................(1mk)
   Teacher :( Walking away) Follow me to the Deputy Principal’s Office. There you can explain better what you mean by calling it an oversight.
   You :(Pleading desperately) ................................................................... (2mks)
   Teacher: I just can’t get myself to sort anything with you. Do as I say.
   You: ................................................................... (2mks)
   Teacher: Alright then, but be careful not to promise that which you can’t keep. Last pardon, and as you have said, bring your updated notebook, latest 4 O’clock this evening.
   You: (Almost kneeling)..................................................................(1mk)

Answers

1.                              
   1. Make use of mimicry by mimicking the wolfs deep hoarse voice
      • Making use of tonal variation by using rising intonation while saying the words of the wolf “are you carrying the basket to your grandmother? And falling intonation while saying the words of the girl “Yes I am”
      • Dramatization by dramatizing the wolf’s disappearance to the woods with short quick steps
        (Any 2 well explained)
   2. The wolf
      • Rising intonation, it is a yes or no question
      • Deep hoarse voice
      • A pointing gesture
        The Girl -In a falling intonation, it is a statement
      • Shrill voice
        (Any 1 per character)
   3.                  
      • Master the content of the narrative in his or her memory
      • Rehearse/Practice in front of a mock, audience / mirror
      • Practice proper pronunciation of words. Words to stress and intonation to use (verbal techniques)
      • Practice on gestures, facial expressions and any other form of dramatization(non verbal cues)
      • Choose the appropriate costume
      • Familiarize yourself with the stage
        (Any 3 marks)
2.                      
   1. Bawled/ Balled
   2. Manor
   3. Kernel
   4. Lyre
3.                   
   

   /θ/ Tenth Mathematics

   / ʃ / Special Sugar

   / Ʒ / Garage Leisure

   / ð/ Themselves Father

4.                       
   • Listen carefully to get terms and conditions right
   • Establish rapport with the leader to lay good grounds for negotiations
   • Be willing to compromise to accommodate the view of the leader/ ceding ground
   • Interrupt and disagree politely
   • Observe turn-taking to avoid necessary interruptions
   • Create a win-win situation to satisfy each party (Any 4 marks)
5.                  
   • I’m sorry, excuse my clumsiness
   • Sorry you were saying something/proceed please
   • I beg to differ/Allow me to give a different opinion /What if we looked at it from this angle/That’s a good point but……Fair enough, but…..
6. The candidate must give a lame excuse (1mk)
   e.g. Teacher I did not intend to read it I was just looking at the cover
   The candidate must dismiss the teacher jokingly (1mk)
   E.g. Teacher I was not serious in reading the magazine, it was just a joke….
   The candidate must use the word oversight (1mk)
   Sir I am sorry it was just an oversight I was about to update my notes
   The candidate must plead with the teacher and try to justify his or her actions not to be taken to Deputy Principal’s Office. (2mks)
   Please forgive me teacher. I just wanted to relax my mind a little bit
   Please teacher let us sort it out here not in the deputy principal’s offices
   The candidate makes a promise and request for last pardon (2mks)
   Please sir I promise I will be done with notes by 4 o’clock and bring them to you (1mk). Give me the last warning and I will never repeat the mistake
   The candidate must appreciate the teacher (1mk)
   Thank you sir for understanding won’t fail you again

Question 10

1. Your class wants to put up a play. You have to decide which of the two plays among your setbooks to perform. Your teacher has asked you to lead a group discussion to choose one. What will you do to make sure the discussion remains calm and constructive? (4 marks)
2. For each of the following words, write another that is pronounced the same way but is spelt differently and has a different meaning. (3 marks)
   1. Know
   2. Gate
   3. Bare 
3. Indicate the appropriate intonation at the end of each sentence. (4 marks)
   1. Have all the students been registered? .
   2. Stop wasting time.
   3. That was superb! .
   4. There is hope for Cancer patients. .
4. Mary cannot bear children
   1. Identify the above genre.(1 marks)
   2. Give the two possible meanings of the above (2 marks)
   3. Give one function of the above genre. (1 marks)
5. Complete the telephone conversation below with appropriate responses. (7 marks)
   You: ....................................................... (1 mark)
   Teacher: Yes, you may come in. How can I help you, Maria?
   You: Sorry to bother you, Sir. Could you please show me Mr. Karanja’s desk?
   Teacher: ....................................................... (1 mark)
   You: He has sent me to pick a Geography textbook from his desk and to ask you to assist us with a pair of binoculars.
   Teacher: The desk is over there. The book should just be on the table.
   You: ....................................................... ... (1 mark)
   Teacher: ....................................................... (1 mark)
   You: Oh, here it is. You were right, Sir, it must have fallen from the desk.
   Teacher: Now hurry up. The lesson is almost over and the teacher must be waiting for the book.
   You: ......................................................... . (1 mark)
   Teacher: Oh, sorry. Here is the pair of binoculars. Be careful as you handle since its casting is broken.
   You:....................................................... (1 mark)
   Teacher: ....................................................... (1 mark

Answers                            

1.                        
   • I would encourage the use of courteous language.
   • I would encourage everyone to participate
   • I would ensure members observe turn taking for order.
   • Appoint the secretary to capture the key points of discussion
     4 x 1mks
2.                    
   1. Know no
   2. Gate gait
   3. Bare bear
      3x 1 mks
3.                        
   1. rising
   2. falling
   3. falling
   4. falling
      4x 1mks
4.                
   1. pun
   2. Mary cannot tolerate children
      Mary is barren
   3. entertainment
      enhance creativity
      add more meaning to text
      1x 1mk
5. You: Excuse me Sir, may I come in? (1 mk)
   Teacher: Yes, you may come in. How can I help you Maria?
   You: Sorry to bother you sir, but could you please show me Mr. Karanja’s desk?
   Teacher: Sure. He must have sent you. (any relevant remark) (1 mk)
   You: He has sent me to pick a Geography textbook from his desk, and to ask you to assist us with a pair of binoculars.
   Teacher: His desk is over there. The book should be just on the table.
   You: Excuse me sir, I cannot see the book on the table. (1 mk)
   Teacher: It was there just a while ago. Could it have fallen? (1 mk)
   You: Oh, here it is. You were right Sir; it must have fallen from the desk.
   Teacher: Now hurry up, the lesson is almost over and the teacher must be waiting for the book.
   You: Yes sir, but you haven’t given me the binoculars yet. (1mk)
   Teacher: Oh sorry. Here is the pair of binoculars. Be careful as you handle it since its casing is broken.
   You: I will sir, thank you. (1 mk)
   Teacher: Welcome. (1mk)

Question 11

1. Read the following oral narrative and answer the questions that follow:
                  One day, the chameleon and the donkey were arguing as to who could run faster than the other. The donkey said, “You chameleon, you are very old and tired. You can’t compete with a man like me in a race.”
                   The chameleon replied,” Don’t blow your own trumpet. I am not going to praise myself, but you know you can’t defeat me in a race. We shall be equal.”
                   The race began and without donkey’s knowledge, the chameleon jumped on the donkey’s tail. They ran and ran, until the donkey was so tired until he stopped to rest. As soon as the donkey stopped, the chameleon jumped from the donkey’s tail and said, “Now my friend, are you any faster than I?”
                   “No, now I know that you are a man,” answered the poor donkey.
   
   Answer the questions that follow.
   1. What would you do in order to capture the attention of the audience before you begin to tell the story? (2 marks)
   2. How would you say the words in bold to make your narration more effective?(4 marks)
   3. If you are part of the audience for this story, explain two things you would do to show that you are participating in the performance. (4marks)
2. Indicate the correct intonation for the following sentences. (4 marks)
   1. What a pleasant surprise!
   2. Could I join you, please?
   3. When are we expecting the visitors?
   4. Get out!
3. For each of the following words, write two sentences to bring out two different meanings. (6 marks)
   1. Can
   2. Tie
   3. Soil
4. For each of the following words, write another that is pronounced the same way. (4 marks)
   1. Purl
   2. Ode
   3. Retch
   4. Wine
5. Imagine that you have been invited to attend an interview for a job placement as a clerk at IEBC. State six things you will do to ensure your grooming is right. (6 marks)

Answers

1.        
   1. What would you do in order to capture the attention of the audience before you begin to tell the story? (2 marks)
      • Ask relevant question to audience: ‘Who is faster between a donkey and chameleon?’
      • Sing an appropriate or related song.
      • Give an appropriate proverb, riddle or puzzle.
      • Clap to attract attention.
      • Drumming
      • Whistling
      • Call the name of the people in the audience
   2. What would you do in order to make the narration in bold effective? (4 marks)
      • Vary my tone: I would use an authoritative tone to show/denote the donkey’s confidence and sense of arrogance.
      • Falling intonation
      • Stress on the words chameleon,very,old,tired, can’t,compete, man race. Any three to score.
      • Project my voice: I would raise my voice/loudly towards the end of the sentence to indicate intense donkey’s authority and arrogance.
      • Gesticulate/ use gestures: I would point at someone in the audience to show how donkey points at chameleon threateningly.
      • Pat my chest as I say a man like me.
      • Use facial expression: I would show a bright face to indicate donkey’s confidence. Open my eyes wide, sneer while saying you cannot complete with a man like me. (Any other relevant gesture that denotes arrogance and pride) one verbal and non verbal.
   3. If you are part of the audience for this story, explain two things you would do to show that you are participating in the performance. (4marks)
      • I would maintain eye contact in order to make the speaker have positive impression about me.
      • I would nod in agreement with whatever the speaker is saying / performing.
      • I would answer any question regarding the story by the narrator during narration.
      • I would laugh at funny instances where the speaker injects humour.
      • I would respond to narrator’s use of tonal variation, gestures, facial expressions and other oral cues.
      • I would ask relevant questions at the end perhaps to seek clarification or otherwise.
      • Lean forward to listen in anticipation
2. Indicate the correct intonation for the following sentences. (4 marks)
   • What a pleasant surprise! falling
   • Could I join you, please? Falling
   • When are we expecting the visitors? falling
   • Get out! falling
3. For each of the following words, write two sentences to bring out two different meanings. (6 marks)
   1. Can
      • Faith can move mountains.
      • Oloo bought a can of soda.
   2. Tie
      • Every student is expected to wear a tie.
      • She was asked to tie the baby’s shoe laces.
   3. Soil
      • The soil was eroded after the heavy rains.
      • Bed ridden patients tend to soil their bedding often.
        (Mark for one sentence with noun, one with verb)
4. For each of the following words, write another that is pronounced the same way. (4 marks)
   • Purl - pearl
   • Ode - owed
   • Retch -wretch
   • Wine - whine
5. Imagine that you have been invited to attend an interview for a job placement as a clerk at IEBC. State six things you will do to ensure your grooming is right. (6 marks)
   • Make sure the outfit is clean and neat.
   • Brush your teeth
   • Take a bath/ shower
   • Ensure the hair is well kempt
   • Apply make-up lightly-if a must
   • Polish shoes (for men), wear heels that are in good condition (for ladies)
   • Be neatly shaven- for men
     (Mark any other relevant point: only first 6 points score)

Question 12

1. Read the narrative below and then answer the questions that follow. (8mks)
   Once upon a time there lived a man called Kiundu.  At one time it happened that two of the neighbouring villages were each going to eat an elder’s cow.  Since Kiundu because of his central position was acceptable in both villages he decided that he would have a share of both cows.  On the day appointed Kiundu woke up very early picked up his should er bad, fly whisk and three legged stool and made off to the first village.  There he found the elders tying the cow ready to kill and helped them to tie it.  He then excused himself and went on to th next village.  Here he found that the cow had already been killed and that they were busy skinning it.  He started talking to the elders, but his conscience told him that the other cow would be ready for sharing shortly.  So he excused himself and ran back there.  To his surprise and disappointment, he met people carrying their pieces of meat and he was told that nothing had been saved for him.  On hearing this unpleasant news, he doubled back to the other village, hoping against hope.  But as fate and luck would have it, he just arrived on the scene to see the last man disappear with his red chunk of meat round the corner.
   1. To this day we have a saying in Kimeru, ‘You will be lost in the mddle like Kiundu.’
   2. How would the narrator capture the audience’s attention at the beginning of this story? (2mks)
   3. Explain two non-verbal cues that you would use to render this story interesting. (2mks)
   4. How would you tell that your audience is fully involved in the performance of this story?  (2mks)
   5. State how you would say last paragraph of this narrative to effectively pass the moral intended. (2mks)
2. Supply another word that is pronounced the same as the ones below. (5mks)
   1. Fair
   2. Whale
   3. Mourn
   4. Bow
   5. Blew
3. You have been sent to a neighbouring school to participate in a group discussion.  Explain ways in which you would best benefit from the discussion. (4mks)
4. In each of the following set of words identify the odd one out. (5mks)
   1. Fool Pool Full
   2. Thin Either Thunder
   3. Hard Heard Herd
   4. Ione Loan Lorn
   5. Cell Sell Sale
5. Imagine you are a member of a committee that has been appointed to interview shortlisted candidates for the post of a store keeper in your company. (4mks)
   What four things would you do during the interview to ensure the success of the interview.
6. Indicate the intonation that would be presume in each of the following words.  (4mks)
   1. He is a blessed farmer, isn’t he
   2. Come over here?
   3. Do you love music in English or your own language?.
   4. Which is your favourite subject?
   5. What a wonderful performance

Answers

1.    
   1.    
      • Can use a phrase that announces onest of the story e.g. have a story – story come.
      • Can ask the audience some questions that have relation to the story e.g how many of you have ever been invited to two simultaneous parties.?
      • A song allows for participation and can use it to set mood.
      • Could give a riddle.
   2.      
      • Facial expression to mr. Kiundu’s dejected mien.
      • Can mimick Kiundu hurrying & painting as he shuffles between the two villages.
      • Can carry an imaginary fly whisk shoulder bag, 3 legged stool, - props to give a mental picture of Kiundu’s central position.
   3.    
      • The level of participation – answering questions if asked, Nodding/shaking heads aptly.
      • If they are still and listening attentively
      • When they show apt facial expressions at different parts of the story – flown, smile approval.
      • When their eyes are trailed on the movements.
   4.      
      • Can enunciate the words in this line for total effect.
      • Dramatic pause ..... then say.....”You will be lost in the middle like Kiundu”.
        Note:  1mk how to say it.
        1 mk for the effect
2.    
   1. Fair - Fare
   2. Whale - Wall
   3. Mourn - Morn
   4. Bow - Bough
   5. Blew - Blue
3.    
   • Listening to pauses in partners speech
   • Interrupt politely where necessary
   • Contribute generally during the discussion
   • Be time conscious
   • Should concede space
   • Take note of other members body language
   • Excuse himself to offer personal opinion
   • Employ turn-taking
4.    
   1. Fool Pool Full full
   2. Thin Either Thunder either
   3. Hard Heard Herd hard
   4. Ione Loan Lorn lorn
   5. Cell Sell Sale sale
5.        
   1. • State who you are and why you need to carry out the interview.
      • Strike a rapport to allow conclusive atmosphere before the interview.
      • Vary the type of questions to ask i.e “ yes or No” and open ended questions.  This gives room the interviewee to give more information.
      • Be brief and the point.
      • Observe the interviewees body language.
      • Observe all the conversational etiquette
      • Give the interviewee a chance to say anything or ask any question.
      • Thank the interviewee for attending the interview at the end of the session.
6.    
   1. He is a blessed farmer, isn’t he – falling - Rising
   2. Come over here? - falling
   3. Do you love music in English or your own language? - Rising
   4. Which is your favourite subject? - Falling
   5. What a wonderful performance – Falling  

Question 13

1. The Cow tail Swish
   Once upon a time, there lived a much loved village chief. He loved hunting and would share the meat with the entire village. One day, he went hunting as usual but didn't return. His people became very worried. They searched and searched for him. As they searched, they kept singing his favourite song, hoping that he'd sing back in response. The song echoed throughout the forest:
   Mother nature, mother nature
   You have enough for all
   Mother nature, may my arrow find much meat
   Meat to feed all my people
   After a long fruitless search, the chief was presumed dead. Shortly afterwards, his wife gave birth to their seventh son. With his first breath, he asked, 'What happened to my father?'
   ‘Have you ever seen anything like this?' the villagers whispered among themselves in amazement.
   'Never ever!' was the softly reply all around. Immediately, the newborn's question prompted his six older brothers to embark on another search for their father. It was with sadness that they discovered that he'd been swallowed by a python. Luckily, each of them was endowed with special talents and powers which they combined to restore their father's life. The whole village danced, the joyful pata pata of their feet resounding throughout the village.
   Now, a big problem arose: who among the sons would become heir one day and receive the cow tail swish which was the symbol of authority? Each of the six sons claimed that it was his magical powers that brought their father back from the land of the spirits. Each claim sounded as valid as the next. In confusion, the villagers scratched their heads like chickens scratching the ground.
   “Well, our land has many rivers, each with its source. Likewise, the search that eventually led to the restoration of my life had a source," the chief said in a tone of finality. All the eyes of the villagers turned on the infant son. They remembered the proverb that says: a man is only truly dead when he is not remembered.
   
   1. Illustrate any four features that show that this is an oral narrative. (4 Marks)
   2. Which gesture would you use while saying the words: 'With the entire village in the first paragraph. (1 mark)
   3. Which is the main sound feature used in the song? (2 Marks)
   4. Identify an ideophone in the story: (1 Mark)
2. Identify the odd one out based on the pronunciation of the underlined letters. (4 Marks)
   

   Weapon	Weed	Wed
   Aunt	August	Author
   Breathe	Breath	Breadth
   April	Ape	Apart

3. Identify the silent letters in the following words. (4 Marks)
   

   Sword
   Lesson
   Gnome
   Honour

4. Imagine that you are listening to a speaker in a session organized by the Guidance and Counseling department. Explain the effects of maintaining meaningful eye contact with the speaker during the session. (3 Marks)
5. Suppose you were preparing to deliver a speech. List three different ways you can practise it before the actual presentation. (3 Marks)
6. You have been asked to give a brief speech on the ravaging effects of Covid – 19 in the country to a gathering of students. Describe the ways in which you would end your speech effectively. (3 marks)
7. For each of the following situations below, write what you would say.
   
   1. Would you like to join us for coffee? (1 Mark)
   2. During a group discussion you are not quite sure what someone has just said and want to seek for clarification. (1 Mark)
   3. When walking along a corridor, you accidentally bump into someone out of your own clumsiness. (1 Mark)
   4. When someone is introduced to you. (1 Mark)
   5. You are sitting at a table and you would like someone to give you the salt next to him. (1 Mark)

Answers

1.      
   1.         
      • Opening formula Mance upon a time, signals start of story
      • Fantasy man alive after being swallowed by a python
      • Use of song mother nature.....
      • Direct translation: with his first breath
      • Conversational address: have you ever sten... Never ever /now /well
   2. Open hands and make a circle when saying the line
   3. Onomatopoeia - swish soft
   4. Pata pata - when villagers danced for their chief
2. Weed
   Aunt
   Breathe
   Apart
3. w
   o
   g
   h
4.      
   • helps create rapport
   • Paying attention
   • Enhances turn-taking
   • Urges the speaker to continue speaking
   • to observe speakers use of gestures and facial expressions
5.    
   • practise it before a mock audience
   • practise also alone before a mirror
   • tape record audiovisual
6.      
   • thank them for listening to you
   • pose a rhetorical question/acknowledge the main point
   • call them to action→make an appeal
7.      
   1. Yes I do. No thanks
   2. Excuse me, I beg your pardon
      Pardon please
      Please repeat
   3. I am sorry, excuse my clumsiness
      Sorry/Pardon me
   4. Pleasure to meet you
      Nice to meet you / Nice meeting you/ Nice to know you
      The pleasure is all mine / it's my pleasure 
   5. Please pass me the salt

Question 14

1. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
   1. Classify the genre above.          ( 1 mark)
   2. Identify any two features of style prominent in the genre above ( 4 marks)
2. For each of the following words provide another two in which the letter(s) in bold is pronounced the same way.          ( 4 marks)
   1. Monkey _____________________________
   2. Chasm _____________________________
   3. During _____________________________
   4. Especially ____________________________
      (any 2 words ½ = 1 x 4 = 4 marks)
3. The school choir is rehearsing a choral verse for the Music festival.  The choir is making a presentation for the rest of the school so as to get some feedback. Give any three things that the listeners need to pay attention to and explain why.  ( 6 marks)
4. You have been short – listed to attend an interview in a mult- national company for the job of company accountant.  Outline how you would conduct yourself during the interview.          ( 5 marks)
5. State whether we have a falling or rising intonation in the following sentences.   ( 4 marks)
   1. How did she travel to Dubai? ___________________________________
   2. I have been working very hard for the coming examination. ___________
   3. Have you ever been to moon? _________________________________
   4. What a horrible scene! ______________________________________
6. Write another word with similar pronunciation as these: ( 6 mks)
   1. Lean –
   2. Pale –
   3. Jibe –
   4. Bawl –
   5. Root –
   6. Dual – 

Answers

1. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
   1. Classify the genre above.          ( 1 mark)
      • tongue twister√
   2. Identify any two features of style prominent in the genre above ( 4 marks)
      • alliteration√ - /w/ used widely ….. wood would a woodchuck√
      • consonance√ - /d/wood would could√
2. For each of the following words provide another two in which the letter(s) in bold is pronounced the same way.          ( 4 marks)
   1. Monkey      Sun, dust, Money
   2. Chasm       character, chemist
   3. During        dupe, duress, duplicate
   4. Especially   esteem, escape, excerpt
      (any 2 words ½ = 1 x 4 = 4 marks)
3. The school choir is rehearsing a choral verse for the Music festival.  The choir is making a presentation for the rest of the school so as to get some feedback. Give any three things that the listeners need to pay attention to and explain why.   ( 6 mks)
   • The presenters use of tonal variation; √ this enables the choir appropriate expression of different sounds. √
   • correct diction/pronunciation/language√ this will enable effective delivery of intended message and to avoid distortion. √
   • Voice projection√ this will ensure the audience clearly hear and understand the presentation. √
   • Use of appropriate gestures√ – ensures delivery of the message and creates emphases. 
   • Appropriate facial expressions√ – to help capture the mood and hence add to the meaning of the verse√
     ( Must Explain) (Any 3, 2 marks each )
4. You have been short – listed to attend an interview in a mult- national company for the job of company accountant.  Outline how you would conduct yourself during the interview. ( 5 marks)
   1. Knock gently at the door and once inside remain standing until offered a seat.
   2. Warmly respond to greetings.
   3. Maintain an upright sitting posture.
   4. Maintain meaningful eye contact with the interviews.
   5. Respond to questions confidently, taking time to think through answers where necessary. 
   6. If for some reason you don’t know the answer, honestly say it without wasting time. 
   7. Finally, thank the interviewers at the end of the interview and shut the door gently.
      ( Any 5, 1 mark)
5. State whether we have a falling or rising intonation in the following sentences.   ( 4 marks)
   1. How did she travel to Dubai? Failing
   2. I have been working very hard for the coming examination. Falling
   3. Have you ever been to moon? Rising.
   4. What a horrible scene! Falling. 
6. Write another word with similar pronunciation as these: ( 6 mks)
   1. Lean – lien
   2. Pale – pail
   3. Jibe – gibe
   4. Bawl – ball
   5. Root – route
   6. Dual – duel

Question 15

1. Read the oral narrative below and answer the questions that follow (7 marks)
   

   The Stupid Monkey

   Once upon a time, a tribe of monkeys made their home in their pleasure garden of the king On a certain holiday when the drum was beaten to call the people together, the king gardener, hearing the drum, said to himself, “Even though it is a holiday, the garden must be watered Accordingly I will ask the monkeys to water the garden for me, so that I can be off to enjoy myself and the holiday with the rest” So he called the monkeys and asked them to water the garden When the monkeys had promised to water all the young trees faithfully, the gardener gave them the water skins and the wooden pot with which to perform the task

   After the gardener had gone, the monkeys took up the water skins and the watering pot and began to water the young trees But the leader of the monkeys stopped them “Wait”, he said, we must be careful not to waste water Before you water them, you must first pull up each tree and look at the size of the roots Then you must give plenty of water to those who have long deep roots, but less to those with short roots For when this water is finished, we shall have to work to get any more

   “To be sure,” said the other monkey,” that is what we must do” So they pulled up all the trees just as their leader had told them to do and all the young trees died

   Question

   1. What feature of oral narratives would you use to prepare your audience to listen to the above story (2 marks)
   2. What two devices of performance would you use in narrating this story effectively? (2 marks)
   3. Which three things would indicate to you that the audience is following the narration? (3 marks)
2. In each of the following set of words, identify the odd one out (5 marks)
   1. Fool Pool Full
   2. Thin Either Thunder
   3. Hard Heard Herd
   4. Lone Loan Lorn
   5. Cell Sell Sale
3. Imagine you are the leader of a discussion group in your lass How would you ensure that the discussion is fruitful? (3 marks)
4. Study the following situations and write down what you would say in each case (3 marks)
   1. When walking along a corridor, you accidentally bump into somebody out of your own clumsiness
   2. You are engaging in a conversation and you catch yourself interniping the other person
   3. You want to introduce a point during a discussion which contradicts what the other person has said
5. You have been asked to present an item in this year’s National Drama festivals Just before you get to the stage, you feel a little nervous Identify three ways of overcoming this (3 marks)
6. Place the stress mark in the underline words (4 marks)
   1. The intern will soon get his reward from the doctor
   2. No one can contest what you have said
   3. The death of his father made us to console him
   4. Whose present is this?
7. Complete the following dialogue with the most suitable expression (5 marks)
   You have just witnessed an accident A matatu rammed into a stationary tractor Many passengers have been seriously injured
   Matatu driver : Is there anyone with a mobile phone? We have to call the police immediately
   You: .............................................................. (1 mark)
   Matatu driver : Can you please call the station and inform them of the accident
   You:  .............................................................. (1 mark)
   Police officer: Yes This is Bonet Police station Constable Kirasa speaking Can I help you?
   You : Yes please There has been a terrible accident
   Police officer: May I know who is calling please?
   You: ..............................................................(1mark)
   Police officer : Where has the accident taken place?
   You : Along Silibwet – Tenwek route
   Police Officer : What happened?
   You: ..............................................................(1mark)
   Police Officer: Really! Are there any casualties?
   You: ..............................................................(1mark)
   Police Officer: Don’t worry: We will be there as soon as possible Meanwhile call the ambulance and alert Tenwek hospital to be ready for casualties Thank you very much MrTonui for calling
   You: ..............................................................(1mark)

Answers

1.                                  
   1. conventional opening formula e.g
      I am going to tell you a story
      Take a story
      Relevant riddling
      Singing a relevant song (any 2x1=2)
   2. Voice/tone /variation
      Mimicry
      Appropriate facial expressions
      Appropriate gestures.
      (Students should give specific examples, e.g. in gestures, demonstrate the pulling of the trees. A commanding voice from the king and leader of the monkeys)
      Any two well-illustrated point 1x2)
   3. – eye contact
      - Nodding
      - Appropriate facial expression
      - Upright/forward leaning sitting posture.
      - Responding at the end of the story(3x1)
2.                      
   1. Full
   2. Either
   3. hard
   4. Lorn
   5. sale
      (5 mks)
3.                          
   1. Speak through the chair
   2. Stick to topic of discussion
   3. Equal opportunity for everyone
   4. courteous language
   5. Appropriate turn-taking (1x3)
4.                        
   1. I am sorry – Excuse my clumsiness
   2. sorry, you were saying something/proceed please
   3. I beg to differ/allow me to give a different opinion/what if we looked at it from this angle……./That’s a good point, but…..fair enough, but……..(1x3)
5.                          
   1. Take a deep breath
   2. Anticipate an ordinary audience
   3. quickly go through the points to be disaissed
6. Placing stress mark
   1. In.’tern
   2. Con’test
   3. Con.’sole
   4. ‘Pre.sent (1x4)
7. Completing the dialogue (5 marks)
   1. You: Yes, there is. I have one (1/2 mark)
   2. Okay let me try Hello (1 mark)
   3. I am Mr.Tonui an eye witness to the accident. (1mark)
   4. There was a head on collision. The matatu driver was trying to overtake a stationary tractor before it rammed into an oncoming bus. (1mark)
   5. Yes, indeed some have broken limbs and head injuries. (1 mark)
   6. Welcome (1/2 mk)

Question 16

1. Read the narrative below and then answer the questions that follow.
   There was a great famine in the land where Obunde and his wife, Oswera, lived with their nine children. The only creatures who had some food were the ogres and before they would part with their food, they demanded a lot of things.
   One day, Oswera went to one ogre’s home and asked him for some food, for by then her children were almost dying of hunger.
   “I have no more food except sweet potatoes, the ogre told her.
   “I shall be happy to have the potatoes. We have nothing not a grain of food at my house and the children are starving. Please let me have some and I shall repay you after the harvest.”
   “No, if you want food you must exchange with something right now. Will you give me one of your children in exchange for my potatoes? Oswera hesitated, her children were dear to her, but then they would die without food.
   “Yes, I shall let you have one of them for this meal, if only you could let us have some potatoes,” Oswera answered. Then she took a big basket full of potatoes and told the ogre the exact time he could go to her home to collect one of her children for a meal.
   Oswera thought hard and she decided she should not give a single one of her children to the ogre for a meal. She therefore cut young bananas stalks and cooked them nicely.
   When the ogre came, she gave them to him and the beast greedily went away satisfied, Soon the potatoes were finished and she had to go to the ogre again.
   Oswera and Obunde, her husband kept on cooking banana stalks for the ogre each time he came for one of their children, until one day, she had no more banana stalks to cook for the animal.
   “You have now eaten all my children, yet we still need the potatoes. What shall we give you now?” Oswera asked in despair.
   “Then I shall come for you and your husband,” the ogre replied angrily as he helped Oswera to load her basket on her head.
   “Yes, come tomorrow at the usual time in the afternoon and get me. I shall have cooked myself for you,” Oswera said calmly.
   The following day the ogre went promptly as Oswera had told him and he found the home almost deserted. He looked everywhere but a part from Obunde there was no trace of anybody. Then he looked at the usual place and found a huge bowl of a big meal Oswera had cooked for him. The ogre did not realize they had prepared a dog instead of Oswera. When he had eaten the ogre told Obunde he would come for him the following day. Obunde got very worried and the night he could not sleep. The following day he started crying.
   “Ah Oswera my wife, how did you cook yourself and how shall I cook myself for the ogre.” He sat down in the dust of his compound and wept. Oswera became very annoyed with her husband.
   You, you stupid, foolish man! Why sit and cry there all day long? How do you think I cooked myself? Take one of the dogs and quickly prepare it for the ogre!”
   Very quickly Obunde got up, caught, killed and prepared a dog for the ogre. Then he joined his wife and children in a huge hollow part of a tree in his compound where they had hidden. That day the ogre knew he was going to have his last meal of juicy human flesh. Being a generous and unselfish ogre, he brought many of his fellow ogres. They were going to have a feast.
   Suddenly as they were eating, they heard a man singing very happily. No, they could not believe it! It was Obunde singing! And he was boasting of how he had cheated the ogre.
                                   The greedy ogre ate banana stalks
                                   Not my family;
                                   The greedy ogre ate a dog
                                   Not Obunde Magoro!
                                   The greedy ogre at banana stalks
                                   Not my family;
                                   Now come and get Obunde,
                                   His children and wife.
   Obunde sang the words and the ogres got very angry. The first ogre rushed into the hollow of the tree, but Oswera had heated a long piece of iron until it was white. She pushed the iron into the ogre’s mouth. The beast fell down dead. The next one rushed into the hollow and Oswera killed him in the same way. In this way she killed all the ogres and saved her husband and all their children.
   My story ends there.
   Questions.
   1. Identify three features that show that this story is an oral narrative. (3 marks)
   2. Give two ways you would use to capture the audience attention before narrating the story. (2 marks)
   3. How would you say the words of the ogre, “I have more food except sweet potatoes”? (2 marks)
   4. As a narrator, what would indicate to you that your audience is not attentive? (3 marks)
2. From the list below, classify words according to the sound of the underlined letters. An example of each sound has been given. (4 marks)
   (Branch, Chauvinism, Champagne, Cholera, Cholesterol, Machete, Chaos)
            /s/                 /tf/                    /k/
   machine            chips              charisma
3. You have just been invited for an interview to work as an accountant in a certain company.
   What would you require to do before and during an interview to ensure you succeed? (4 marks)
4. In the words below, underline the part that should be stressed. (5 marks)
   1. Chal.lenge
   2. Pro.se.cute
   3. A.larm
   4. A.gree.ment
   5. Ap.proach
5. Read the following telephone conversation between Mato and the secretary and then answer the questions that come after it.
   Mato: I am Mato and want to speak with the manager.
   Secretary: Why? What do you want with him?
   Mato : That is none of your business. I want to speak with the manager now.
   Secretary: He is not in. Say what you wanted and I will tell him.
   Mato: Why are you wasting my time? Tell him to call me.
   Secretary: How will he reach you? What is your telephone...
   (Phone is disconnected)
   Identify any four instances of lack of telephone conversations etiquette in the above conversation. (4marks)
6. The underlining indicates the stressed word in the sentences below. Briefly explain what each sentence means. (3 marks)
   1. Amanda rode the bus to school
   2. Amanda rode the bus to school
   3. Amanda rode the bus to school

MARKING SCHEME

1.                        
   1.                  
      • Closing formulae - My story ends there.
      • Use of song. “The greedy ogre ... and wife.”
      • Use of timelessness - That day ...
      • Use of direct address - “You have now eaten all my children, yet ...”
      • Use of dialogue - between the ogre and the woman.
        between the husband and the wife.
      • Use of rhetorical questions - “Ah, Oswera my wife, how did you cook yourself and how shall I cook myself for the ogre?”
        (any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)
   2.                    
      • Clear your throat.
      • Clap your hands.
      • Bang the table or chair.
      • Ring the bell.
      • Blow the whistle.
      • Beat a drum.
      • Sing a song relevant to the topic of presentation.
      • Recite a poem.
        (any 2 points x 1 = 2 mks)
   3.                      
      • I would say it in a deep guttural voice to express finality since he had no more food. (1/2 mk)
      • Use a falling intonation since it is a statement. (1/2 mk)
      • I would also open my hands when saying “I’ve no more food,” to show exmptiness. (1 mk)
   4.                      
      • Is some are dozing.
      • If some are yawning.
      • If some are talking or murmuring.
      • If some are checking on their watches
      • If some are fidgeting on their seats.
      • Some having bad sitting postures.
        (any 3 pints x 1 mk = 3 mks)
2.                /s/                     /tf/                     /k/
    chauvinism                Branch             Chaos
   champagne                Chore              Cholesterol
    machete                                            Cholera
   (8 x1/2 mk = 4 mks)
3. Before
   • Psyche oneself about the interview.
   • Revise areas likely to be covered in the interview.
   • Read widely on the professional line.
   • Learn about the company, especially in areas relevant to accounting.
     (any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)
4.                        
   1. Chal.lenge
   2. Pro.se.cute
   3. A.larm
   4. A.gree.ment
   5. Ap.proach (5 mks)
5.                          
   • No salutation-at the beginning of the conversation. Eg ‘Hallo….?
   • Mato’s Second response is rude – ‘that is none of your business’.
   • He demands instead of requesting –second response ‘I want to speak with the manager now’.
   • Mato disconnects the call before the exchange is over.
   • Accept any other shortcoming (4mks)
6.                          
   1. It was Amanda and no one else
   2. Amanda did not walk nor fly but took the bus
   3. Amanda went to school and not any other place. (3mks)

Question 17

1. Read the following poem carefully and answer the questions that follow.
   BALLAD OF THE LANDLORD
   
   Landlord, Landlord
   My roof has sprung a leak
   Don’t you remember I told you about it Way last week ?
   
   Landlord, Landlord
   These steps is broken down
   When you come up yourself
   It’s a wonder you don’t fall down
   
   Ten bucks you say I owe you ?
   Ten bucks you say is due ?
   Well, that’s ten bucks more n I’ll pay you
   Till you fix this house up new
   
   What? You gonna get eviction orders
   You gonna cut off my heat ?
   You gonna take my furniture and
   Throw it in the street
   
   Um-huh! You think high and mighty
   Talk on- till you get through
   You ain’t gonna be able to say a word
   If I land my fist on you
   
   Police! Police
   Come and get this man
   He’s trying to ruin the government
   And overturn the land!
   
   Copper’s whistle
   Patrol bell
   Arrest
   Precinct station
   Iron cell
   Headlines in press
   1. List all the pair of rhyming words. (3 marks)
   2. How does the punctuation in the fifth stanza influence your reading of the poem? (3 marks)
   3. How would you say the last two lines in the fourth stanza? (3 marks)
2. You have been invited as a guest speaker to give a talk on discipline of students. At the end of the speech the students comment that it was well delivered. Suggest reasons why they commented so. (6 marks)
3. Imagine that one of your classmates has disappeared mysteriously. You decide to report the matter to the police. What three important details must you include in your oral report. (3 marks)
4. Identify the odd one out from the following groups of words according to the pronunciation of the underlined words. (3 marks)
   1. Respect religion, referee …………………………………………….
   2. Keys advise books …………………………………………….
   3. Visual pleasure, passion …………………………………………......
5. Jane has been invited by her friend to attend a birthday party at her home. She goes to the father to ask for permission to attend the party. However, her father turns down her request. Identify the possible weaknesses in her negotiation skills that could have contributed to this. (3 marks)
6. After you deliver your points during the debate, everyone claps for you. How could you have delivered your points to earn their applause? (2 marks)
7. You are the Chairperson of a panel that is set to carry out an important interview.
   1. Explain briefly what you would do in preparation for this important occasion. (2 marks)
   2. What would you do during the interview to ensure you get enough information to enable you to make the right decision? (2 marks)

Answers

1. POEM
   1. Rhyming words 3mks due - new heat - street through - you
   2. The dash represents a significant pause - creates suspense
      The exclamation - indicates surprise and annoyance by the landlord - raised voice The full stop is a final punctuation mark - ends with a falling intonation 3mks
   3. Would be said in a voice that expresses anger and bitterness of what the landlord is likely to do. The voice would be raised, the eyes wide open 3mks
2.  
   • used effective voice projection
   • used captivating introduction and conclusion
   • used effective tonal variation
   • used effective non-verbal cues
   • used appropriate choice of words
   • had masterly of content
   • involved students at the end
   • asking questions - used correct pronunciation
   • was neat and composed 6 x 1 = 6mks
3.   
   • physical appearance
   • approximate age
   • dressing
   • as last seen 1 x 3 = 3mks
4. Odd one out
   1. Referee
   2. Books
   3. Passion
5. Weaknesses in the girl’s negotiation skills:
   • She might have been impatient✔
   • She failed to use polite language✔
   • She might have been unconvincing; if you want something then the reason behind it must be valid and reasonable. ✔
   • Could have failed to compromise. ✔
   • She might have failed to appreciate the other party’s views. ✔
     (Any 3X1)=3mks
6. Debating Skills
   • I made effective use of gestures✔
   • I used effective tonal variation✔
   • I had a good grasp of facts and statistics✔
   • I made effective use facial expressions✔
   • I was fluent and eloquent during delivery ✔
     (Any 3 points)=3mks
7. Interview
   1. Before the interview.✔
      • Good grooming/put on presentable clothing/dress well. ✔
      • Prepare relevant questions. ✔
      • Coordinate/notify other panel members which questions to ask. ✔
      • Prepare a guideline stating the requirements. ✔
      • Arrive at the interview venue early. ✔
      • Ensure everything else needed for the interview is ready in good time. ✔
        (Any 2 X 1)=2mks
   2. During the interview.
      • Ask the interviewee for their documents/credentials. ✔
      • Ask relevant questions. ✔
      • Be audible when asking questions. ✔
      • Maintain meaningful eye contact with the interviewee. ✔
      • Listen keenly/carefully to the interviewee's responses. ✔
      • Observe the interviewee's body language. ✔
        ( Any 2 points X 1)

Question 18

1. Read the following oral poem and then answer the questions that follow.
   When the cock crows
   The lazy man licks his lips and says
   ‘So it is day light again, is it?
   And before he turns over heavily
   And before he stretches himself
   And before he even yawns
   The farmer has reached the farm
   Water carriers arrived at the river
   Spinners are spinning their cotton
   And fire blazes in the black smith’s hut
   
   The lazy one knows where soup is sweet
   He goes from house to house
   If there is no sacrifice today
   His breastbone will stick out.
   
   But when he sees a free yam
   He starts to unbutton his shirt
   And moves close to the celebrant
   (Anonymous –YORUBA –NIGERIA)
   1. Identify and illustrate features that make this genre an oral poem. (2 marks)
   2. Identify a sound feature in the poem. (1 mark)
   3. Which words would you stress in the line: When the cock crows. (1 mark)
2. Read the following passage and identify three non-verbal cues and explain their significance. (6 marks)
   I finally talked to her on Friday. She kept on fidgeting and shifting her weight from one leg to the other. She had her eyes cast down; she did not look at me even. When I told her to give her suggestion on my proposal, she consulted her watch and with a sneer that I didn’t like, turned and walked away.
3. State whether the stress would fall on the first or second syllable on the word in bold by underlining. (3 marks)
   1. I don’t like associating with that rebel.
   2. Waiyaki had a lot of respect for the elders.
   3. We manage to turn the businesses.
4. While presenting his speech, you notice that your friend Garang is not confident. What could have warranted this claim? (3 marks)
5. Imagine that you attended a public lecture on how to pass exams. How would you ensure that you pay attention despite the high temperatures and congestion? (3marks)
6. Read the items below and answer the questions that follow.
   Make hay while the sun shines.
   Every cloud has a silver lining.
   Questions
   1. Name the category to which the items belong. (1mark)
   2. Identify and illustrate the two parts of the items above. (2 marks)
7. Supply the missing parts to complete the following conversation.
   Customer: Good afternoon, mister? I would like to buy a shirt.
   Shopkeeper:________________________________________________________________________________(2 marks)
   Customer: I need a long sleeved shirt. Do you have plain red?
   Shopkeeper: I am afraid, those are out of stock but why
   __________________________________________________________________________________________ (1mark)
   Customer: No, I have a blue shirt at home. May be a white one. Do you have that?
   Shopkeeper:__________________________________________________________________________________________  (2 marks)
   Customer: This white shirt looks nice but one thousand shillings for it is too high?
   Shopkeeper: Okay, if you have eight hundred, you can have __________________________________________________(1 mark)
   Customer: Oh! That’s fine. Here is the money.
   Shopkeeper: Have your shirt and thank you for shopping here. You are welcome for another visit. Good bye.
   Customer:__________________________________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)

Answers

1. Read the following oral poem and then answer the questions that follow.
   
   1. Identify and illustrate features that make this genre an oral poem. (2 marks)
      
      • Repetition√ ½ And before he √ ½ 1 mark
        
      • Direct address √ ½ – so it is day light again is it? √ ½ 1 mark
        
      • Rhetorical question√ ½ ‘So it is day light again, is it? √ ½
   2. Identify a sound feature in the poem. (1 mark)
      • Alliteration√ ½ - licks/ lips, cock/ crows, spinners/ spinning√ ½ Any 1 mark
      • Assonance √ ½ spinners are spinning
   3. Which words would you stress in the line:
      • When the cock crows. (1 mark) cock, crows √ 1 mark
2. Read the following passage and identify three non-verbal cues and explain their significance. (6 marks)
   I finally talked to her on Friday. She kept on fidgeting and shifting her weight from one leg to the other. She had her eyes cast down; she did not look at me even. When I told her to give her suggestion on my proposal, she consulted her watch and with a sneer that I didn’t like, turned and walked away.
   
   • fidgeting√ / shifting weight from one leg to the other (1 mark) – indicates nervousness or anxiety√1mk
   • Eyes cast down (1mark) - indicates she is timid or shy person (1mark).
     
   • Consulted her watch√ 1mark – a sign that she is impatient√ 1mark.
     
   • A sneer√ 1mark – indicates a contemptuous attitude on her part. √ 1mark
     Any three points @ 2= 6 marks
3. State whether the stress would fall on the first or second syllable on the word in bold by underlining. (3 marks)
   1.  I don’t like associating with that rebel. √ ½
   2. Waiyaki had a lot of respect √ ½ for the elders
   3. We manage √ ½ to turn the businesses
      Underlining should only cover the stressed syllable)
4. While presenting his speech, you notice that your friend Garang is not confident. What could have warranted this claim? (3 marks)
   1. He was sweating
      
   2. He was shaking
      
   3. He was stammering
      
   4. He was inaudible
      
   5. He failed to keep eye contact with the audience                Any three points @ 1
5. Imagine that you attended a public lecture on how to pass exams. How would you ensure that you pay attention despite the high temperatures and congestion? (3marks)
   
   1. I would dress lightly to minimize the sweat.
      
   2. I would sit upright to avoid dosing off due to high temperature
      
   3. I would ensure that the room is well aerated/aired.
      
   4. I would locate your chair next to a window to get good ventilation.
   5. I would avoid the highly congested place.
      
   6. I would sit in front near the speaker to hear him/her clearly.                    (Any 3 well developed points, 1mark)
6. Read the items below and answer the questions that follow.
   Make hay while the sun shines.
   Every cloud has a silver lining.
   Questions
   
   1. Name the category to which the items belong. (1mark)
      
      • Proverb
   2. Identify and illustrate the two parts of the items above. (2 marks)
      
      • Proposition √ ½ - Make hay while the sun shines.√ ½
      • Completion√ ½ - Every cloud has a silver lining √ ½
7. Supply the missing parts to complete the following conversation.
   Customer:
   Shopkeeper: Good afternoon. √1mkWhat kind of shirt do you need. √1mk 2 marks
   Customer:
   Shopkeeper: I am afraid those ones are out of stock but why don’t you buy this blue shirt instead. 1 mark
   Customer:
   Shopkeeper: Yes, √1mk I have a white shirt. Have this one, each goes for one 2 marks
                            thousand shillings√.1 mark
   Customer:
   Shopkeeper: Okay, if you have eight hundred you can have the shirt/it. √ 1 mark
   Customer:
   Shopkeeper: 
   Customer: Thank you√1mk and good bye too.√1 mk 2 marks

Question 19

1. NARRATIVE. (10 MARKS)
   THE DISOBEDIENT MAN
   When Abasi, the supreme God, created human beings, he feared that they might become his equals, and therefore he forbade them to settle on the earth but Atai the wife of the first man decided to defy God’s instructions. The humans were allowed to live on earth, but they were not allowed to procure their own food. They had to eat with Abasi in heaven, and when a bell rang summoning them, they had to come for their meal. They were also forbidden to live together as husband and wife and to beget children because this would make them forget God.
   The man obeyed God’s commands, but the woman began to till the soil and she produced her own food. Soon the man found her food sweeter than the food of heaven. Then the man forgot God and he tilled the soil with the woman, and they lived together as a husband and wife.
   One day, Abasi asked about the woman, but the man said that she was ill. He had hidden her away because she was pregnant! The woman bore a son and later a daughter. Abasi knew what had happened. Abasi pointed out to Atai that his fears had been justified. The human beings had forgotten him. Abasi said, “They shall never be equals.” 
   Abasi sent death into the world, and he killed the man and his wife, and he caused discord among their children.
   1. You are to narrate this story during the inter-house drama competition in your school. How would you make your narration more effective and interesting? (4mks)
   2. How would you capture the attention of the audience as you start the narration? (2marks)
   3. During your narration how would you tell that your audience is fully participating in the narration? (4mks)
2. Underline the silent letter in the following words. (3marks)
   Pneumonia-
   Glisten-
   Gnaw-
3. Explain the meaning of the following sentences when stress is placed on the underlined word. (4marks)
   1. I wrote Mary a love poem.
   2. I wrote Mary a love poem.
   3. I wrote Mary a love poem.
   4. I wrote Mary a love poem.
4. Identify the intonation you would use in the following sentences. (5marks)
   Nora: It is just what he is doing.
   Helmer: What?
   Do you know anything about it?
   Nora: He means to shut himself up and die. 
   Helmer: My poor old friend!
5. Your neighbor is being attacked by thugs in his house. You hear the distress call and decide to call the nearest police station. Below is a part of the telephone conversation. Fill in the missing parts. (8marks)
   You: (2marks)
   Duty Officer: I’m sorry the O.C.S is not at the station right now. Could you please identify yourself and state what I can do for you?
   You: (2marks)
   Duty Officer: That’s very unfortunate. Could you give me the details of your exact location?
   You: (2marks)
   Duty Officer: I’ll get in touch with the O.C.S right away and see what we can do about it?
   You: (2marks)
   Duty Officer: No, no, it won’t take long. We’ll try to be there as soon as we call. Bye for now.
   You: (2 marks)

Answers

1.      
   1.    
      • I would project my voice/ be audible.
      • I would vary my tone meaningfully.
      • I would mimic God….’ they shall never be equals’ (must be illustrated)
      • I would use appropriate gestures to gesticulate Atai’s wife being pregnant.
      • I would dramatize the woman tilling the land.
        (All answers should begin …….’I would… if not award zero.)
   2. (Mark two vernal and two non-verbal)
      • I would sing a relevant song.
      • I would pose a relevant riddle.
      • I would clap my hands.
        (All answers should start…I would…  if not award zero
   3.      
      • They laugh at jokes.
      • They nod in agreement.
      • They clap to show joy.
      • They click their tongues if angry.
      • They make sympathetic sounds.
2. Pneumonia-   p
   Glisten -   t
   Gnaw    g
3.      
   1. It means it was I and not anybody else
   2. It means the poem was written for Mary and not anybody else.
   3. It means it was a love poem that was written and not anything else.
   4. It means it was a poem that was written and not anything else.
4. falling intonation
   falling intonation
   rising intonation
   falling intonation
   falling intonation
5. You: Hallo, may I speak to the O.C.S? (2marks)
   You: I am John Peter, my neighbor is being attacked by thugs. (2marks)
   You: Yes, Kalamansi estate phase 1, plot number 10 house number 5.(2marks)
   You:  Please do. Will it take long?  (2marks)
   You: Alright. Thank you very much. (2marks)

Question 20

1. Read the poem below and then answer the questions that follow.
   
   Her lip suckle the nipples
   Milk bubbles, foams and ripples
   Little hands up in the air
   Catch on the mother’s hair
   Sweet sensation rises in pressure
   Tiny legs kick with pleasure
   Sleep comes gently and strong
   Sleep whispers softly and long.
   
   (EmusaraOssieEnekase)
   1. Identify any two pairs of rhyming words in the poem. (1mk)
   2. Identify one major sound pattern in the poem. (1mk)
   3. Give two examples of the above sound pattern. (2mks)
   4. How would you perform the last two lines of the poem? (3mks)
2. Suppose you were asked to make a speech at a friend’s graduation party. What would you do to capture the audience’s attention? (5 mks)
3. Challenger: Two Europeans peeping through the window.
   Response : Mucus
   1. Classify the above genre. (1mk)
   2. Identify and illustrate the most outstading stylistic device used in the above genre. (1mk)
   3. Give two functions of the above genre. (2mks)
4. In the words below, underline the part that should be stressed.
   1. Suc.cess
   2. ad.vice
   3. Chal.lenge
   4. ob.serve (4mk)
5. Give a word with a similar pronounciation (4mks)
   1. Muscle
   2. Worn
   3. Come
   4. Which

Answers

1.    
   1.      
      • nipples/ripples
      • air/hair
      • pressure/pleasure
      • strong/long (any 2 × ½) = 1mk
      • Alliteration 1 mk
   2.  
      • sweet sensation sound/s/
      • sleep whispers softly (2mks)
   3. I would dramatize 1mk by lowering1mk my tone. I would also say it in a slow pace, to create the onset1mk of the approaching sleep.
   4.  
      • i.e Non-verbal (dramatize ) 1mk
      • Verbal (pace or tone) 1mk
      • Effect 1mk
2.       
   1. Maintain eye contact.
   2. Adopt a posture that is authoritative because this might elicit a positive response
   3. Do something unexpected like referring to a specific person by name, without embarassing them.
   4. Begin by clearing the throat.
   5. Clap or ring a bell.
   6. Begin by telling a joke.
   7. Begin with a famous quotation or a proverb.
   8. Greet the audience.
   9. Sing a relevant chorus.
      (Any 5 points × 1= 5mks)
3.  
   1. Riddle
   2. Personification ½ mk (Identification)
   3. To entertain
      • To help the child in language acquisition.
      • To help the child appreciate and learn about his/her environment.
      • To sharpen the wit.
        (Any 2pts ×1= 2mks)
4.    
   1. Suc.cess
   2. ad.vice
   3. chal.lenge
   4. ob.serve (1mk × 4 = 4mks)
5.    
   1. muscle – mussel
   2. worn - warn
   3. come- cum
   4. which- witch

Question 21

1. Read the following narrative and answer the questions that follow.    (8 Marks)
   
   One afternoon, a big wolf waited in a dark forest for a little girl to come along carrying a basket of food to her grandmother. Finally the little did come along and she was carrying the basket of food. Are you carrying the basket to your grandmother? asked the wolf. The little girl answered,
   ”Yes I am.” So the wolf asked the girl where her grandmother lived. When the girl told him, he disappeared to the woods.
   
   When the little girl opened the door of her grandmother’s house, she noticed there was somebody in bed with a night cap and a night gown. She realized that it was the wolf, so the little girl took a gun from her basket and shot the wolf dead.
   1. If you were narrating this story, how would you ensure your audience remains glued to the story?                     (3 marks)
   2. How would you say the words of the girl and the wolf in your narration?       (2 marks)
   3. How would you prepare yourself to effectively tell the story?                              (3 marks)
2. Your class wants to put up a play. You have to decide which of the two plays among your setbooks to perform. Your teacher has asked you to lead a group discussion to choose one. What will you do to make sure the discussion remains calm and constructive?                                                                                                          (4 marks)
3. For each of the following words, write another that is pronounced the same way but is spelt differently and has a different meaning. (3 marks)
   1. Know ………………………………..
   2. Gate  ………………………………..
   3. Bare ………………………………..
4. Indicate the appropriate intonation at the end of each sentence. (4 marks)
   1. Have all the students been registered?                …………………………………...
   2. Stop wasting time.    …………………………………….
   3. That was superb!    …………………………………….
   4. There is hope for Cancer patients.   …………………………………….
5. Mary cannot bear children
   1. Identify the above genre.                (1 marks)
   2. Give the two possible meanings of the above (2 marks)
   3. Give one function of the above genre. (1 marks)
6. Complete the telephone conversation below with appropriate responses. (7 marks)
   You: ……………………………………………………………………………………... (1 mark)
   Teacher:  Yes, you may come in. How can I help you, Maria?
   You: Sorry to bother you, Sir. Could you please show me Mr. Karanja’s desk?
   Teacher: ………………………………………………………………………………… (1 mark)
   You: He has sent me to pick a Geography textbook from his desk and to ask you to assist us with a pair of binoculars.
   Teacher: His desk is over there. The book should just be on the table.
   You: ……………………………………………………………………………………... (1 mark)
   Teacher: ………………………………………………………………………………… (1 mark)
   You:  Oh, here it is. You were right, Sir, it must have fallen from the desk.
   Teacher: Now hurry up. The lesson is almost over and the teacher must be waiting for the book.
   You: ……………………………………………………………………………………... (1 mark)
   Teacher: Oh, sorry. Here is the pair of binoculars. Be careful as you handle since its casting is broken.
   You: …………………………………………………………………………………… (1 mark)
   Teacher:…………………………………………………………………………… (1mark)

Answers

1.  
   1.  
      • Mimicking the wolf’s deep hoarse voice
      • tonal variation e.g. Are you carrying the basket to your grandmother’s house?
      • body movement to show the wolf’s disappearance to the woods e.g. short quick steps.
      • appropriate gestures to demonstrate the shooting.      3x1= 3mks
   2.  
      • The girl- in a polite, softly, respectful - falling intonation
      • The wolf- in an enticing and cunning - rising intonation   2x1=2mks
   3.  
      • Master the content of the narrative by memorizing
      • Read the story to myself or in front of a mock audience
      • Practice pronouncing the words correctly
      • Choose the correct costume.
2.  
   • I would encourage the use of courteous language.
   • I would encourage everyone to participate
   • I would ensure members observe turn taking for order.
   • Appoint the secretary to capture the key points of discussion    4 x 1mks
3.  
   1. Know - no
   2. Gate - gait
   3. Bare - bear              3x 1 mks
4.  
   1. rising
   2. falling
   3. falling
   4. falling             4x 1mks
5.  
   1. pun
   2.  
      • Mary cannot tolerate children
      • Mary is barren
   3.  
      • entertainment
      • enhance creativity
      • add more meaning to text        1x 1mk
6. You: Excuse me Sir, may I come in?(1 mk)
   Teacher: Yes, you may come in. How can I help you Maria?
   You: Sorry to bother you sir, but could you please show me Mr. Karanja’s desk?
   Teacher:Sure. He must have sent you. (any relevant remark) (1 mk)
   You: He has sent me to pick a Geography textbook from his desk, and to ask you to assist us with a pair of binoculars.
   Teacher: His desk is over there. The book should be just on the table.
   You:Excuse me sir, I cannot see the book on the table. (1 mk)
   Teacher: It was there just a while ago. Could it have fallen? (1 mk)
   You: Oh, here it is. You were right Sir; it must have fallen from the desk.
   Teacher: Now hurry up, the lesson is almost over and the teacher must be waiting for the book.
   You:Yes sir, but you haven’t given me the binoculars yet.(1mk)
   Teacher: Oh sorry. Here is the pair of binoculars. Be careful as you handle it since its casing is broken.
   You: I will sir, thank you.(1 mk)
   Teacher: Welcome.(1mk)

Question 22

1. Study the following genre and answer the questions that follow.
   
   The prince was theiridol
   Though he was enjoying the peas
   He was bored and need parrying
   The regency took the queue
   To enjoy from the generous air,
   The kind sun of the kingdom
   1. Replace the underlined words with appropriate homophones to bring out the intended literal meaning. (6mks)
   2. Suppose this piece had a regular rhyme scheme.State THREE effects that this would have achieved. ( 3mks)
2. You are taking part in a narrative session. Mention THREE different ways that are at your disposal in introducing your narrative. (3mks)
3. Using an arrow indicate the correct intonation in the following sentences. (4mks.)
   1. Is it over.
   2. Who won the election?
   3. It’s okay, but I won’t come.
   4. Here comes the bride.
4. State the emotion that will be elicited by each of the following expressions. (4mks.)
   Expression Emotion
   1. We made it. …………………
   2. There is litter all over, someone has got to clean it up. ………………….
   3. My little toe is bleeding. …………………..
   4. I will hit you! …………………..
5. A friend of yours was vetted as the best group leader in class. State and explain the qualities that they embodied. (6mks.)
6. Give the appropriate polite responses to the following impolite remarks (4mks)
   1. Wow what an awful hair cut you got.
   2. I hate you.
   3. What a bore you are.
   4. I don’t want to talk to you.

Answers

1.      
   1.      
      1. there 
      2. idle
      3. peace
      4. cue
      5. heir
      6. son
   2.  
      1. It would create rhythm
      2. It would enhance musicality
      3. It would enhance memorability
2.     
   1. I would use conventional formulae understood by my audience such as: am going to tell you a story; story story; take a story; story am coming
   2. Iwould sing an appropriate story/ relevant to the story
   3. I would ask questions related to the moral of the story/ message
   4. I would start with a proverb/ saying that is related to the story
      (Any three 3mks)
3.    
     
4.      
   1. excitement/happiness/jubilation
   2. Disgust
   3. Sympathy/ pity
   4. Fear
5. They were
   1. Confident/ assertive/authoritative- took full charge of the group
   2. Fair and just- gave equal opportunity to all
   3. Friendly/social/ respectful- did not put anyone off
   4. Time conscious- managed time well
   5. Focused-directed group to the right direction
   6. Responsible- ensured the group had the necessary revision resources
      (Any relevant quality: Any three well explained award 6mks)
6.  
   1. Thanks, but is it that bad?
   2. I’m sorry if I let you down
   3. Sorry if I got in your way
   4. Let us talk when you are feeling calmer

Question 23

1. Underline the stressed syllable in the following words. (4 mks)
   1. Col.league
   2. Sur.prise
   3. Ap.proach
   4. Chal.lenge
2. A flea and a fly flew up a flue
   said the flea, “Let us fly!”
   
   Said the fly, “Let us flee!”
   So they flew through a flaw in the flue.
   1. Identify the genre above. (1 mk)
   2. Identify and illustrate the dominant sound pattern in the genre. (2 mks)
3. Provide a word that is pronounced the same way for each of the words below. (4 mks)
   1. Lichen
   2. Kernel
   3. Gate
   4. Mare
4. Indicate intonation in the following sentences.
   Write F or R against each sentence to represent falling and rising intonation respectively. (4mks)
   1. What a beautiful dress you have!
   2. Stop where you are!
   3. Did you talk to the principal?
   4. He is alive
5. A student in your class was expected to give a talk to the form ones on the reasons for studying hard. While on stage, he stares blankly to the amazement of the audience. State four things that may have led to this. (4 mks)
6. Which polite expressions would be appropriate in the following circumstances. (4 mks)
   1. When somebody has said, “Thank you”
   2. When somebody is introduced to you.
   3. When you don’ t know the answer.
   4. You are smart.

Answers

1.                              
   1. col.league √ 1mk
   2. sur.prise (N) √ 1mk
   3. Ap.proach (N) √ 1mk
   4. Chal.lenge (Verb) √ 1mk
2.                            
   1. Pun-word play
   2. alliteration – flea fly few flue ‘f ‘
3.                            
   1. Lichen - liken
   2. Kernel – colonel
   3. Gate - Gait
   4. Mare – Mayor (4 mks)
4.                      
   1. F
   2. F
   3. R
   4. F
5. Stage fright that made him forget everything
   Failure to research adequately
   Failing to rehearse with friends/before live audience
   Failure to have short notes for reference
6.                                    
   1. You’re welcome/not at all
   2. Nice to meet you/happy/pleasure to meet you/see you
   3. Sorry I can’t remember/Sorry I don’t know/ I am afraid I have no idea/sorry it escaped my mind
   4. Thank you

Question 24

THE EAGLE
He claps, the crag, with crooked hands
Close to the sun in lonely hands
Rung’d with the azure world, he stands.
The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls
He watches from his mountain walls
And like a thunder bolt he falls.

1. Identify, illustrate and give the effectiveness of two sound devices. (4mks)
2. If you are invited in a local radio station to recite the above poem, how would you ensure that your audience is not bored? (3mks)
3.      
   1. Which gesture would you use while recite line 1 of stanza 1 in the above poem? (2mks)
   2. Underline the stressed syllable in the following words.(4mks)
      1. Pro.se.cute
      2. Mark.book
      3. Con.dition
      4. Ap.proach
   3. Give a word that is pronounced the same as the following words. (3mks)
      1. More-
      2. Earn-
      3. Talk-
   4. You are to attend an interview for your first job in a bank. You want to look presentable to create a good impression. What would you do before and during the occasion to achieve this?        (4mks)
   5. Your friends are visiting you and they do not know your place. What factors would you consider when giving them directions? (2mks)
   6. A group of form 4 students is to hold a discussion on the “Traits of Helmer” in the play “A Doll’s House.” If the discussion is to be effective, what must members of group do?
      1. Before the discussion (2mks)
      2. During the discussion (2mks)
   7. Read the following dialogue between Carol and the principal and answer the questions that follow:
      Principal : Welcome Carol, please have a seat.
      Carol : (after sitting down) Sir, why did you call me?
      Principal : I would like us to have a little chat about…
      Carol : I have not done anything wrong; you can even ask Jedidiah, the class prefect, I was with her the whole day yesterday.
      Principal : Actually, the reason I called you is because…
      Carol : Speak louder! I can’t hear you.
      Principal : (in a louder voice) The reason why I sent for you, is because I have just received news from…
      Carol : (shouting) Jacky! I knew that fool would not be trusted with a secret. Okay, it’s true that Elijah and I sneaked out of school yesterday but we were hungry, really hungry. All we did was buy a loaf of bread then came back to school.
      Principal : Carol, I wish you could listen to me. The reason why I called you here is because I have received news that you have won an award in the creative writing contest that you entered last year. I have a cheque here for you. However, you have raised a matter that I would love to attend to without further delay. Please go and call Elijah. By the time you get back I will have decided on the best punishment for you two.
      1. How does the principal establish rapport with the student?  (2mks)
      2. What evidence is there in the dialogue to suggest that Carol demonstrates lack of etiquette in her speech?

Answers

1. Alliteration – clasps crag crooked – to enhance rhythm in the poem, enhance memorability etc.
   Rhyme 1mk – hands and stands, claws and walls ½ mk – to make the poem interesting, enhance rhythm.
   NB: The candidate should identify, illustrate and give effectiveness.
2.      
   • I would ensure that I am audible enough. 
   • I would pronounce the words in the poem appropriately to avoid confusing the audience.
   • I would vary my tone e.g. last line of stanza 1.
   • I would start with a rising intonation to capture the attention of the audience and end with a falling intonation to mark the end of the poem.
   • I would stress the words appropriately to give the intended meaning etc.
     NB: (any 3 well-illustrated verbal cue)
3.        
   1. I would fold my hands into a fist to vividly show how the eagle grasped.
   2. Pro.se.cute
      Mark.book
      Con. dition
      Ap.proach
   3. Moor
      Urn
      Torque
   4. Before 
      • I would ensure that all my documents are well organized.
      • I would ensure that I arrive at the venue before the said time to avoid anxiety.
      • I would ensure that I am well groomed.
      • I would research on the organization and its venue before.
        During 
      • I would ensure that I am audible enough
      • I would maintain meaningful eye-contact with the interviewers.
      • I would use polite language etc.
        NB: (Must start “I would …) 
   5. I would mention various landmarks
      • I would give them approximate distance
      • I would give the approximate time depending on the means of transport.
      • I would guide them using compass directions, route numbers
      • I would use turns while giving them the directions e.g. right, left etc.
   6. Before 
      • They should settle on appropriate venue a way from distractors.
      • They would appoint one person among themselves to act as a group leader to moderate the discussion.
      • They should ensure every member has read through the play before to avoid time wastage during the discussion.
        During 
      • They should ensure that they observe turn taking skills to avoid rude interruptions
      • They should ensure that disagreements are expressed politely to avoid hurting each other’s feelings.
      • They should ensure that every member is given a chance to deliver their points to ensure that every member owns the group.
      • Ensure that the possible interruptions are given through the group leader.
      • The principal addresses the student by name, Carol.
      • The principal welcomes the students and offers her a seat.
      • She fails to thank the principal after being offered a seat.
      • She uses a commanding language to the principal to speak louder.
      • She abusively calls her classmate a fool
      • She rudely asks the principal “Why did you call me?”
      • She arrogantly shouts at the principal.

Question 25

1. Read the following poem and then answer the questions that follow.
   
   THE BRIDE
   Why do you wear that dress so white?
   Why do you wear the veil so light?
   Why do your young eyes shine so bright?
   Is it my wedding?
   
   I wear dress and veil to show
   That gladly to my love I go
   My young eyes shine because I know
   It is my wedding.
   1. Using illustrations, shows how rhythm has been achieved in the poem (2marks)
   2. Which word would you stress in the last line in the poem and why? (2marks)
   3. If you were to perform the above poem to an audience, what would you do to fight stage fright? (3mks)
2. For each of the following words, identity the silent letter. (4mks)
   1. Rapport
   2. Coup
   3. Isle
   4. Numb
3. Write another word that is pronounced in the same way as the ones given below (5marks)
   1. Blew
   2. Cite
   3. Serial
   4. Nun
   5. Some
4. Identify the words that begin with the same consonant sound from each of the sentences below. (4marks)
   1. Someone picked my phone during the fracas.
   2. She was employed as a chef in the café.
   3. The pleasant psychologist signed a one million dollar contract.
   4. You must write the number before ringing.
5. Your classmates intend to visit a neighbouring school in order to take part in a debate for the first time. Give guidelines that they should observe during the debating session (5marks)
6. Read the following conversation and answer the question that follows (5marks)
   Mary: For how long have you had the headache?
   John: For the last two day madam.
   Mary: Have you taken any medication?
   John: Yes, I took some painkillers yesterday.
   Mary: I need to do further test .take this paper to the laboratory.
   John: Okay, thank you.
   1. Which intonation would you use to say each of the following sentences? (3mk)
      1. For how long have you had the headache?
      2. Have you taken any medication?
      3. Take this paper to the laboratory.
   2. Identify two expressions of etiquette in the above conversation (2marks)

Answers

1.       
   1.         
      1. Alliteration - why….wear…..white
      2. Rhyme -white, light, bright
         Show, go, know
      3. Repetition – Why do you……….
         (Any 2x1=2mks)
   2. Wedding - this is because it is a content word to emphasize on the occasion.
   3.      
      1. Rehearse extensively before presentation.
      2. Familiarize yourself with the stage before presentation.
      3. Ensure costuming is comfortable and appropriate
      4. Breathe in and out repeatedly before presentation.
      5. Psych yourself up.
      6. Make a short prayer.
      7. Do some physical exercises before the performance.
         (any 3x1=3mks)
2.         
   1. t
   2. p
   3. s
   4. b
3.  
   1. blue
   2. sight
   3. cereal
   4. none
   5. sum
4.  
   1. phone, fracas
   2. she, chef
   3. psychologist, signed
   4. write, ringing
5.   
   1. Be audible when presenting the points
   2. Be fluent and use proper articulation when pronouncing words
   3. Have appropriate tonal variation – vary his voice to put emphasis on the words that contain new information/ to sound interesting.
   4. Speak with conviction/ Deliver the points in a confident and persuasive way.
   5. Make eye contact with the audience.
   6. Concisely and clearly express the points.
   7. Provide a proof for each points put across – mention facts and statistics.
   8. Use gestures and facial expressions to elaborate on points.
      (any 5x1=5mks)
6.          
   1. (each 1mk)
      1. falling
      2. rising
      3. falling
   2.      
      • Thank you
      • Madam
        (2x1=2mks)

Question 26

1. Read the oral narrative below and then answer the questions that follow.
   Nyasaye (God) wanted to put a stop to the rampages of death-death which claims the lives of everyone
   
   Young and old
   Boys and girls
   Men and women
   Strangers and kinsmen;
   Death which kills
   The innocent and the guilty
   Chiefs and their subjects
   The healthy and the sick
   The wise and the foolish.
   
   So one day he sent a servant to earth with a message for all his people. send me an offering of fresh, untainted fat, he ordered. It should be as clean and sparkling as the moon. Hearing this, the people slaughtered a goat, removed its pure white fat, and placed it in a clay dish overspread with fine fresh leaves.
   
   Now they summoned Ngongruok, also known as Haniafu the Chameleon, and ordered him to take their offering to Nyasaye. They also fashioned a long pole that reached up to heaven where Nyasaye dwells in his glory. This was the path Ngongruok would follow when carrying their offering.
   
   But Ngonguruok accidentally soiled the fat with his clumsy feet, and on his arrival before Nyasaye, presented a dirty and unsightly offering. Nyasaye was furious and rejected it, shouting: tell the people of earth that because of this insult they must continue to die, just as their ancestors have done!
   
   Ngongruok descended from heaven delivered Nyasayes message, and returned the offering to the people. Ever since then, alas death has continued to ravage human beings. For his clumsiness, Ngongruok was cursed by the people. Hence, he must always walk on all fours, and his steps must be hesitant and slow. That is why you will always see him carrying one leg raised from the ground as he tries to decide exactly where to tread.
   
   (Adapted from: keep my words by B. Onyange-gutu and A.A Roscoe)
   1. What would you do in order to capture the audience’s attention before you begin to tell this story? (3marks)
   2. Explain TWO ways in which you would make the narration of lines 20 to 23 of the story effective (4marks)
   3. Identify and illustrate TWO ways in which you would know that the audience in this story is fully participating in the performance. (4marks)
2. Paying attention to the vowel sound in each of the following words, pick the ODD one out. (6marks)
   1. scene, ship, these, bean, be
   2. one, sun, put, ton, but
   3. hard, dirt, firm, earn, fur
   4. rode, coat, port, sew, know
   5. sit, nine, fight, eye, hide
   6. soup, food, sue, root, good
3. For each one of the woods below, provide another word which is pronounced in the same way but spelt differently. (5marks)
   1. mite ........................................................
   2. rest..........................................................
   3. waist .....................................................
   4. stare ......................................................
   5. rain .......................................................
4. Fill in the gaps in the conversation so that it flows naturally.
   Reporter: Hello, what is your name and what do you do?
   You: ………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………… (2marks)
   Reporter: ………………………………………………………………..………………………………………. (1mark)
   You: I found the talk both enlightening and useful.
   Reporter: What is the most outstanding thing that you have learnt today?
   You:………………………………………………………………..……… (2marks)
   Reporter: ……………………………………………………………..…………………………………….…… (1mark)
   You: I would like to tell them that ……………………………………………................................................... (1mark)
   Reporter: ………………………………………………………………..………………………………………. (1mark)

Answers

1.    
   1.                     
      • Drumming
      • One could begin by posing/ asking a question “Do you know why chameleon is shunned?” “Do you know why people die?”
      • clapping of hands
      • one could begin with an illustrative/ summarizing riddle or proverb.
      • one could begin with a puzzle or challenge to set the minds of the audience focused.
      • one could begin with a song (Any 3x1)
   2.                  
      • Use of emphasis by lowering voice when narrating how Ng’ong’ruok soiled the offering. This should be said in a slow and deliberate way.
      • vary the tone of voice when uttering Nyasaye’s words. These should be said in an authoritative, awe- inspiring and thunderous voice.
      • use gestures when referring to the insult (‘…this insult’) by Nyasaye
      • use pause between the first and the second sentence to create suspense. ( 2x1)
        **Mark the first two then draw a line.
   3.    
      • Pay attention to how or whether they respond to the narrator’s use of facial expressions and gestures ~ the audience’s look of interest and keenness.
      • Pay attention to how/or whether they respond to the narrator’s tonal variation and use of pauses ~ Audience nodding in agreement.
      • observe their response or otherwise to any question formed by the narrator.
      • observe if they maintain eye contact.
      • observe their sitting posture and level of concentration to the narrative e.g. leaning towards narrator, using gestures (Any 2x2) ₁√( identification) ₁√( illustration)
        ** Draw a line after the first two answers.
2.                      
   1. Ship
   2. Put
   3. Hard
   4. Port
   5. Sit
   6. Good
3.                      
   1. Might
   2. Wrest
   3. Waste
   4. Stair
   5. Reign/ rein
4. YOU : I am Mungalo Mwaniki, and I am a student at Kenyatta University. (1 mark)
   

   REPORTER : How did you find the talk about cheating in national examinations‘? (1 mark)

   YOU : That a student who cheats in exams obtains grades that do not reflect his/her ability. Consequently, many students cannot make it in the courses they are admitted to. (2 marks)

   REPORTER : I see. What would you like to tell your fellow students then? (1 mark)

   YOU : I would like to tell them that cheating in exams ultimately does not help anyone. They should avoid it and Work hard. (1 mark)

   REPORTER : Thank you for your insightful responses, Mungalo. (1 mark)

   (Appreciate the interviewee)

   **Expect any other relevant/reasonable responses.
   **(Yes/No answers do not score)

Question 27

The life-giving Deve.
A long time ago the was a man and his wife. They had a girl. The girl fell sick many times. She died. When she died, she was thrown away and a dove came and put her together again. The dove took the girl to a cave where she lived. But after a short while the girl said that she wanted to go back to her mother. The dove told the girl that she must stay in the cave, but the girl went. Now when she went home, she fell sick again. She died and she was thrown away again. The dove came, put her together and took her away. But the girl went home again intending never to return to the cave. Now when the dove came to fetch her, he stood outside and sang.
Uu ai uuui! give me my ornament give me back
Then I can go back home where the rain comes down
With ta, ta ta
The parents closed the door but they forgot to close the window and so the dove slipped in through the window and went straight where the girl was sleeping. She took away what she had given to the girl and the girl was all bones again. These bones were thrown away and as usual the dove found them and put them together. She took the girl to a very far place and they lived there forever.

1.     
   1. What would you do to capture the audience's attention before you begin to tell this stay?(2 mks)
   2. Explain two ways in which you would make the narrative effective. (2 mks)
   3. How would you perform the following lines?
      Uu ai uuui give me my ornament give me back
      Then I can go back home where the rain comes down with ta, ta, ta (2 mks)
2. Imagine that your teacher of English had has divided you into discussion groups for essay assignments. You have been voted as the chair of your group. How would you ensure a successful group discussion? (6 mks)
3. Identify some of the situations that may call for bowing and curtsying
4. Imagine that you have been invited for a job interview by Uzima Co-operatives as an Accountant. What are some of the things that you need to consider during the interview? (5 mks)
5. Identify the silent letters in the following words.
   Ghost
   Asthma
   Biscuit 
   Marijuana(3 mks)
6. Indicate another word that is pronounced like the word given below.
   Faint
   Nice
   Rude
   Bridal
   File

Answers

1.    
   1. drumming, posing a question, clapping hands, use an illustration riddle, proverb, song
   2. use of tonal variation - the dove being authoritative
      gestures - use of hands to indicate the motion of throwing
      facial expressions - sad expression indicating that she died
   3. use of gestures by waving hands to indicate a distressed dove
      facial expressions 
2.    
   • contributions to be through the chair to ensure order
   • encourage the use of cautious language to create harmony
   • explain the topic of dicussion clearly for people to understand the scope of disussion
   • encourage everyone to participate so that no one dominates
   • members to observe turn-taking for order
   • a secretary to be appointed to capture the key points
   • wrap up the discussion by summarizing the points
3.    
   • greeting an elder or respected member of the community
   • before or after a performance e.g play
   • when entering certain institutions e.g parliament
4.      
   • arrive in good time for the interview for good impression
   • have all the necessary documents
   • be calm as you wait to be interviewed and during the interview
   • sit upright
   • maintain eye contact with the interviewer
   • be confident while answering questions
   • appreciate the panel by thanking them afterwards
5. h
   t
   u
   j
6. Feint
   Gneiss(niece)
   Rued
   Bridle
   Phial

Question 28

Once upon a time a woman who was pregnant and about to give birth went to the bush to collect firewood. On reaching the bush , she suddenly gave birth to a baby boy who was so deformed and ugly that she decided to exchange it for other baby . A normal looking one she found abandoned and crying in a nearby thicket. She didn’t know that this baby was a sprit called Ekipie by the Trukana.The woman returned home with the baby and since it was evening time, she had to milk the cow they owned she put the milk containers in her where her eldest daughter was minding the new baby. Then she went out again to complete some other chores.
               Later when she returned to the hurt where she had left the baby, she found to her dismay that there was no milk at all. All the three guards were empty. Surprised, and shocked, she questioned her daughter about the milk and what happened to it. The girls replied The baby has drank it all
               I can’t believe such a tale it’s ridiculous for you to say such a thing she scolded her daughter
Don’t tell lies .Admit you are just imagining things .Who drank the milk
The woman persisted in questioning her daughter who shore it was the baby
               Strange as it may sound to you the same thing happened again the same day and several consecutive days .The woman grow puzzled and confused .Her husband too began to complain about non-availability of milk in the house hold. Now, the woman had no alternative but to tell him the truth.

Questions

1.    
   1. What would you do to prepare your audience to listen to the above story? [2mks]
   2. What two things would indicate that the audience is following the story. [2mks]
   3. What two oral devices would use in narrating this story? [2mks]
   4. How would you perform the reply of the girl the baby has drunk it all. [2mks]
2. Kot took kot’s coat, Kot went to court and the court told kot return Kot’s coat to Kot.
   1. Identify the genre [1mk]
   2. What’s lost when the above genre is translated to other language. [1mk]
   3. Which sound patterns appear in the above genre. [1mk]
3. The underlining indicates the stressed word in the sentence below. Briefly explain what each sentence means. [4mks]
   1. I wrote the love poem for you.
   2. I wrote the love poem for you
   3. I wrote the love poem for you.
   4. I wrote the love poem for you
4. Supply a suitable word with the same pronounciation as the one given below. (5mks)
   1. Cell
   2. Eye.
   3. Blew.
   4. Knew
   5. Guest.
5. You have been invited to give a vote of thanks by your teacher of English, during a facilitation of English Paper One. Mention three elements you will include in your speech. [2mks]
6. Mrs Jabali of Upendo High school asked her to decide which of the set books in their syllabus they should perform for the rest of the school. Read the form four champions discussion below and then answer the questions that follow:-
   
   Mrs Jabali :Rose,would lead the discussion?
   Rose:Aha ,ok the question is ,what play should you pick for your class play?.Does anyone has suggestions ?Mercy ?
   Mercy:I suggest we do ”I nheritance”
   Sharon: How about’ A Doll’s House’
   Rose:No, I dislike “Inheritance” passionately.
   Kaunda:I love “Blossoms of Savanna”
   Mercy: No way ! That would make a stupid play:Less do “Inheritance”
   Rose: Sasha!
   Sasha: I have never watched “A Dolls House” but …….
   Joy: It is a superb play.
   Rose. Joy, please let Sasha finish then it is your turn.
   Joy:Sorry.
   Sasha: Anyway I have never seen a play on “Inheritance “ I have watched a movie on “ADolls House” and loved it.
   Rose: Lilian
   Lilian: I just wanted to say that I like to think “Inheritance” Is a really good play.
   Rose: Naomi
   Naomi: I saw the movie “A Dolls House”too. Especially the part where Norah dances the tarantella
   Rose: Excuse me Naomi but we should talk about that after the discussion is over. Does anyone have any other suggestions?.NO? Okay Mercy proposed “Inheritance Sharon proposed “A Dolls House” and Kaunda wants “Blossoms of the Savanna”. Has anybody seen or read any of the three? No? Okey.I suggests that we read them and then continue the discussion in a couple of days. Is that okay with everyone? OK.The discussion is over.
   1. In terms of effective communication identify five things some members of form four champions in the discussion. [5mks]
   2. Mention three aspects of Etiquette displayed by some members during the discussion [3mks]

Answers

1.    
   1.      
      • I will clear my throat
      • I will clap to attract a dramatic pause
      • I will employ a convectional opening formual e.g. I have a story………
      • I will say a riddle/proverb/anecdote
      • I may play a musical instrument.
   2.    
      • they will clap/applaud
      • They will maintain meaningful eye contact
      • They will employ various gestures like nodding
      • They may smile of frown.
   3.   
      • I will project my voice/audible
      • I will articulate words/enunciations
      • I will vary my tone appropriately
      • I will mimic the girl and the mother’s conversation
   4.   
      • I will say it with a falling intonation to show finality
      • I will demonstrate with my hands to show that the baby drank it all.
2.      
   1. Tongue Twister
   2.  
      • originality/authenticity
      • sound patterns are lost e.g alliteration
      • aesthetic value
   3.  
      • Alliteration/k/ in Kot Coat Court
      • Assonance - /o/ in Kot Coat Court
3.      
   1. It is I who wrote the poem and no one else.
   2.  The action is ‘wrote’ and not any other
   3.  The poem is for ‘you’ and nobody else
   4. The poem was a love poem and not any other poem.
4.  
   • cell – sell
   • Eye – I, eye
   • Blew – Blue
   • knew - New
   • Guest – Guessed
5.   
   • Appreciate the organizers of the event
   • Thank the audience for listening
   • Call for applause for the speaker
6.        
   1.      
      • They could not hold back before the speaker pauses before they interrupt----- please let Sasha finish.
      • They did not respect each other’s opinion---Blossoms will make a stupid play
      • They use impolite language--- I dislike Inheritance passionately
      • They did not research early on the books
      • Naomi digresses from the discussion
   2.  
      • Joy says sorry when she interrupts Sasha impolitely
      • Rose excuses herself before asking Naomi to stick to the discussion
      • Rose allows everyone to air their views. she calls their names out
      • Rose asks for members interjections before declaring the discussion closed.
      • They appoint rose as the chairperson to lead the discussion.

Question 29

1. Read the following narrative and then answer the questions that follow. (8marks)
               Once upon a time, there lived a man called Osuji. At one time it happened that two of the neighbouring villages were each going to eat an elder’s cow. Since Osuji because of his central position was acceptable in both villages, he decided that he would have a share of both cows. On the day appointed, Osuji woke up very early picked up his shoulder trap, fly whisk and three legged stool and made off to the first village.
                There he found the elders tying the cow ready to kill and helped them to tie it. He then excused himself and went on to the next village. Here he found that the cow had already been killed and that they were busy skinning it. He started talking to the elders, but his conscience told him that the other cow would be ready for sharing shortly. So he excused himself and ran back there. To his surprise and disappointment, he met people carrying their pieces of meat and he was told that nothing had been saved for him. On hearing this unpleasant news, he doubled back to the other village, hoping against hope. But as fate and luck would have it, he just arrived on the scene to see the last man disappear with his red chunk of meat round the corner.
              To this day, we have a saying in Luo, ‘You will be lost in the middle like Osuji.’
   
   Questions
   1. How would the narrator capture the audience’s attention at the beginning of this story? (2 marks)
   2. Illustrate any two non-verbal cues that you would use to render this story interesting. (2 marks)
   3. How would you tell that your audience is fully involved in the performance of this story? (2 marks)
   4. State how you would say last paragraph of this narrative to effectively pass the message intended. (2marks)
2. For each of the following words, provide another that is pronounced the same way. (5 marks)
   1. Sealing ………
   2. Wait …………
   3. Climb ………..
   4. You………….
   5. Air ………….
3. Identify the odd one out in each of the following sets of words (5marks)
   1. Respect, resist, religion, referee …………………………………………………….
   2. Resign, resolve, advise, waste……………………………………………………….
   3. Usual, visual, pleasure, passion………………………………………………………
   4. Chef, chin, chic, chauffer…………………………………………………………….
   5. Theme, though, that, thy……………………………………………………………...
4. The underlining indicates the stressed word in the sentences below. Briefly explain what each sentence means. (3 marks)
   1. Mike rode the bus to school.
   2. Mike rode the bus to school.
   3. Mike rode the bus to school.
5. Two friends Amollo and Akech have a debate. Amollo strongly feels that it’s better to put up business rather than be in formal employment. Akech on the other hand, argues that it’s better to be in formal employment than being in business. Advise them on five things they should do in order to disagree in an agreeable manner so that their conversation does not degenerate into a quarrel. (5marks)
6. Read the following dialogue and then answer the questions that follow.
   Supervisor: Cynthia why have you done this letter so badly?
   Cynthia : I am sorry, the computer…
   Supervisor: Stop giving excuses about the computer. You better get serious! It is so unprofessional, what did you learn in school?
   Cynthia: Sir, it is just that the computer broke down and by the time it was repaired, it was too late to do anything. So I typed the letter in a hurry.
   Supervisor: Do you value your work? Were you ever trained or how did you get the job
   Cynthia: Sir, I am sorry, let me write another one.
   Supervisor: You should have thought about that before doing such a shoddy job!
   1. Give two reasons why the supervisor’s approach to problem solving is wrong. (2marks)
   2. What does Cynthia do in order to resolve the conflict? (2marks)

Answers

1.     
   1. • clear his / her throat.
      • clap his / her hands.
      • sing a relevant song/dance
      • Use an appropriate proverb.
        Begin with a riddle(Consider any two points @1mk)
   2.  
      • I would use appropriate facial expressions
      • I would make use of gestures
      • I would use appropriate costumes and props(any two well illustrated points to score@1mk)
        (award zero for a mere mention)
   3.  
      • They will laugh when something funny is said
      • They will maintain eye contact
      • They will clap/applause where necessary
      • They will nod their heads in agreement
      • They will frown their faces when something annoying is said
   4.  
      • I will say it with a pause at the commas
      • I will say the last speech with a falling intonation to mark finality.
2.   
   1. Ceiling
   2. Weight
   3. Clime
   4. Ewe
   5. heir
3.  
   1. referee
   2. waste
   3. passion
   4. chin
   5. Theme
4.   
   1. It was Mike and no one else
   2. Mike did not walk nor fly but took the bus
   3. Mike went to school and not any other place
5.     
   1. They should observe turn- taking skills
   2. They should focus on win- win/give-take
   3. They should observe polite language
   4. They should avoid shouting at each other /calling each other names.
   5. They should interrupt politely
6.  
   1.      
      • He Interrupts Cynthia rudely before she finishes her explanation.(2mks)
      • He fails to pay attention to what Cynthia is saying i.e that her computer broke down.
      • Gets personal e.g Were you ever trained.
      • Becomes abusive e.g Shoddy job …
   2. (2mks)
      • Remains respectful to the supervisor throughout – addressing him as “sir” all the time.
      • Uses courteous/polite language throughout i.e
      • She remains calm/cool even when she is abused.

Question 30

1. Kot took Kot's coat, Kot went to court, the court told Kot to return Kot's coat to Kot.
   1. Identify the above genre.(1 mark)
   2. Identify the dominant sound feature in the above genre.(1mark)
   3. Mention two functions of the above genre.(2 marks)
2. Provide another word that is pronounced as the following(3marks)
   
   1. Eight
   2. Air
   3. Gnaw
3. For each of the following words underline the part that is stressed (3 marks)
   
   1. Succeed
   2. Reply
   3. Contest (verb) (3marks)
4. Identify the odd one out, considering the underlined letters
   1. Chef Chief Sachet
   2. Bucket Burry Berry
   3. Topography Photograph Shepherd
5. Indicate the intonation in the following sentences.(3 marks)
   
   1. Has Richard arrived in Nairobi?
   2. Why did you throw a fit?
   3. What an entertaining football match!
6. Explain what you need to do before and during the interview to ensure that you succeed. (4 marks)
7. For each of the following situations below write what you would say,
   
   1. I really appreciate for your visit.
   2. When your desk mate tells you that he is sick.

Answers

1.    
   1. Tongue Twister
   2. Alliteration
   3. Speech Therapy
      Entertainment
2.    
   1. ate
   2. heir
   3. no
3.     
   1. succeed
   2. reply
   3. contest(verb)
4.    
   1. chief
   2. bucket
   3. shepherd
5.    
   1. rising
   2. falling
   3. falling
6. Before   
   • Read widely/Research on to job and organization
   • Arrange your professional documents
   • Be then early enough
   • Good grooming/official
     After
   • Greet the panelists
   • Be attentive
   • answer honestly
   • maintain eye contact with the interviewer
   • sit upright
   • appreciate the interviewer
7. 1.        
      • Welcome 
      • it's my pleasure
      • Do not mention it
   2. Sorry
      Quick recovery

Question 31

Make me a grave where’er you will,
In a lowly plain, or a lofty hill;
Make it among earth’s humblest graves,
But not in a land where men are slaves.

I could not rest if around my grave
I heard the steps of a trembling slave;
His shadow above my silent tomb
Would make it a place of fearful gloom

I could not rest if I heard the tread
Of a coffle going to the shambles led,
And the mother’s shriek of wild despair
Rise like a curse on the trembling air
(by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper)
Questions

1.  
   1. Describe the rhyme scheme of the poem above. (2mks)
   2. A part from rhyme, identify and illustrate two other ways the poet has used to achieve rhythm in this poem.   (4mks)
   3. Mention two ways in which you would know that your audience is fully participating during the recitation of the poem above. (2mks)
   4. How would you say the last line of the poem? (2mks)
2. Indicate whether the following items have a falling or a rising intonation. (4mks)
   1. Get out now! ………………………………………………………………………..
   2. The man was accused of theft………………………………………………………
   3. How did you find the English exam?........................................................................
   4. Could he have left?.......................................................................................................
3. Underline the silent letters in the following words.  (4mks)
   1. Corps
   2. Parliament
   3. Leopard
   4. Fracas
4. Provide a homophone for each of the following words. (4mks)
   1. Bury …………………………………….
   2. Claws………………………………..
   3. Guest …………………………………………………………..
   4. Male………………………………….
5. The underlining indicates the stressed word in the sentences below. Briefly explain what each sentence mean. (3mks)
   1. The lady in a red dress lost her purse
   2. The lady in a red dress lost her purses
   3. The lady in a red dress lost her purse.
6. Identify the odd word out according to the pronunciation of the underlined sound. (2mks)
   Said            Head            Gate                Led
   Face           Phrase         Shepherd         Phase
7. Below is a dialogue between Muthomi and James who are candidates. Read it and answer the questions that follow.
   Muthomi: James, I’m worried about my performance in English. It’s not encouraging.
   James:     Ah! I’m happy with mine in Biology. I got an A in the last exam.
   Muthomi:  I really don’t know what to do about English, maybe…
   James:      I don’t like History and P.E teacher. He thinks he is the only one who has a pick-up truck. My mum told me she would be buying                    one soon.
   Muthomi: (Trying to bring him back to the topic) Tell me James, how do you revise English?
   James:    Oh! Is that Betty? She promised to bring me a movie. (Calling out) Betty! Betty! (She runs after her)
   
   Identify the shortcomings in the dialogue above (3mks)

Answers

1.  
   1. Aabbccddeeff – The poem has a regular rhyme scheme.
   2.  
      • Alliteration –make me….(No mark without the underline)
      • Assonance–Rise Like…
      • Consonance-…not rest…
   3.  
      • Nodding their heads
      • Clapping
      • Laughing or expressing sadness where necessary
      • Stamping their feet
      • Maintaining eye contact with the recitor (Any2x1mk)
   4.  
      • I would use a falling intonation.
      • I would stress the words rise, curse, trembling and air since they carry the meaning of the line. (Any1x2mks)
        (The answer should begin with: I would….)
2.  
   1. Falling
   2. Falling
   3. Falling
   4. Rising
3.  
   1. Corps–p,s
   2. Parliament – i
   3. Leopard–0
   4. Fracas - s
4.  
   1. Berry
   2. Clause
   3. Guessed
   4. Mail
5.  
   1. It was the lady and not any other person.
   2. The dress was not of any other colour other than red.
   3. It was a purse and not any other thing.
6.  
   1. Gate
   2. Shepherd
7.  
   1. James is not a keen listener
   2. James does not respond to Muthomi’s concerns. James is unconcerned with the dialogue.

Question 32

1. SYMPTOMS OF LOVE
   Love is a universal migraine
   A bright stain on the vision
   
   Blotting out reason
   Symptoms of true love
   Are leanness jealousy
   Laggard dawns.
   
   Are omens and nightmares-
   Listening for a knock
   Waiting for a sign
   
   For a touch of her fingers
   In a darkened room
   For a searching look.
   
   Take courage lover!
   Could you endure such pain
   At any hand but hers?
   (Literature: reading fiction, poetry and drama McGraw hill, 2000)
   1. Identify the persona in this poem (2marks)
   2. What is the persona’s attitude towards love? Explain your answer (3marks)
   3. Describe the tone of the poem giving evidence to support your answer (4marks)
   4. Identify and illustrate any four fingers of speech used in the poem. Commenton their effectiveness(6marks)
   5. Describe the mood of the poem with illustrations to support your answer (3marks)
   6. Explain the rhetorical question at the end of the poem (2marks)

Answers

1. The persona in this poem is the poet
   He writes about love from his own stand point   (2mks)
2. The persona’s attitude toward love is irressistable.
   • He says that it is a powerful force, he also views it as a universal experience that all and  sundry go through at one time or the other (3mks)
3. The tone of the poem is ridiculous (2mks)
   • The poet wonders at the symptoms of love since not many can reveal them except to their  opposite sex lover.
   • In the last stanza he asks, could you endeavour pain at any hard but hers? (4mks)
4.  
   1. Simile – love is a bright stain on the vision
   2. Parenthesis – stanza 2, line 1
   3. Rhetorical questions – could you endure such pain at any hand but hers?
   4. paradoxical/contrasting/comparison – stanza 1
      All these figers of speech help the poet to bring out his thought in an artistic way
      (1 mark for identification, 1 mark for illustration)
      (2 marks for effectiveness) (6mks)
5. The mood of the poem is critical, ridiculous and analytical. The poet looks at the symptoms of true love with critic and wonders at why people do what they do when they are in love (3mks)
6. The rhetorical questions is “could you endure such pain at any hand but hers? It is used to show that the symptoms of love as shown in the poem are overbearing on the lovers. That it takes pain to love (2mks)

Question 33

1. Supply the following words with their homophones. (5mks)
   1. Peace
   2. Heel
   3. Sealing
   4. Key
   5.  Wet
2. Provide two sentences for each of the following words showing the difference in meaning. (10mks)
   1.                    
      1. Bark 
      2. Bark 
   2.                              
      1. Can 
      2. Can
   3.                  
      1. Box
      2. Box 
   4.                    
      1. Fan 
      2. Fan
   5.                  
      1. Duck
      2. Duck
3. identify the letter that is not pronounced in each word below. (5mks)
   1. Numb 
   2. Debt 
   3. Exhaust
   4. Pneumonia
   5. Whether
4. Read the following items and answer the questions that follow. (5mks)
   1. Rose is the flower of my life.
   2. Here lies a lawyer; he lies still.
      1. Identify the genre of oral literature under which the above items fall. (1mk)
      2. Give the two possible meaning for each of the above items. (4mks)
5. Two candidates availed themselves for an interview. One was successful while the other one was not. Explain five aspects of the successful applicant’s conduct during the interview that could have made him or her successful. (5mks)

Question 34

A long time ago, there was a child in a certain village who used to trouble his parents at night by crying. The mother tried to stop him from crying but in vain. The mother wamed the child and said, "If you don't stop crying, I will throw you out to the wizard!" But the child still went on crying. When the mother could not stand it any longer. she stood up and threw the child outside. Unfortunately, there was a wizard who was listening outside, and he picked the child up and ran away with him singing. Suddenly, the father realized that the child's cries were dying away. He stood up, took his panga and went after the wizard. When the wizard heard the footsteps following him, he quickly placed the child in the fork of a nearby tree and ran away. From that day the child never cried again.

Questions

1. What would you do in order to capture the audience's attention before narrating this story? (2 marks)
2. If you were to perform this story, how would you say the words of the mother.(2 marks)
3. How would you sustain the attention of the audience (3 marks)
   1. Underline the silent letters in the following words. (3 marks)
      1. Raspberry
      2. Benign
      3. Secretary
   2. Provide a word that is pronounced the same as the following words. (3 marks)
      1. Symbol.....
      2. Hoard
      3. Compliment..
   3. Identify the odd one out in each of the following sets. (4 marks)
      1. Ferry  Fairy  Furry
      2. Code  Note  Rod
      3. Floor  Flower  Flour
      4. Aunt  August  Auto
   4. Your friend has been invited to address the pupils of Msingi Bora School for the visually impaired on 'Importance of Environmental Conservation'. What would you advise him to do to ensure that his speech is effective? (3 marks)
   5. You are having a group discussion with your classmates on the novel Blossoms of The Savannah. One of your group mates is contributing to the discussion but you are eager to chip in. State any three cues that would tell you that it is time to make your contribution? (3 Marks)
   6. Read the telephone conversation below and answer the questions that follow. (6 marks)
   7. Peter: Hello, is Eric there?
      Martha: Hello too, good afternoon to you, I am Martha, Eric's cousin. May I ask who is calling please?
      Peter: Oh, this is Peter James, Eric's classmate. I want to talk to him.
      Martha: I am sorry; Erick just went out a few minutes ago. Would you like to leave a message or call...
      Peter: (clicking) Tell him he is such a disappointment, we were supposed to go to the movies today.
      Martha: Oh, I guess you will see him soon because he told me he's running to meet his friends. Peter: Oh, okay.
      Martha: Alright Peter, thank you for calling. Bye.
      1. How has Martha portrayed good telephone etiquette in the above conversation? (3 marks)
      2. Identify three instances of Peter's lack of telephone conversation etiquette in the above conversation. (3 marks)

Answers

1.  
   1.  
      • Drumming
      • Clapping loudly
      • Clear your throat noisily
      • Blow a whistle
      • Tap on a surface
      • Give an anecdote
   2. Verbal- shouting to show anger
      Non-verbal- pointing at the child when saying '...throw you out..`
   3.  
      • involving the audience in singing
      • Effective tonal variation
      • Effective use of gestures
      • Effective use of facial expressions
2. Underline the silent letters in the following words. (3 marks)
   1. Raspberry
   2. Benign
   3. Secretary
3. Provide a word that is pronounced the same as the following words. (3 marks)
   1. Symbol Cymbal
   2. Hoard Horde
   3. Compliment Complement
4.  Identify the odd one out in each of the following sets. (4 marks)
   1. Ferry  Fairy   Furry
   2. Code  Note  Rod
   3. Floor  Flower  Flour
   4. Aunt August Auto
5. Imagine you are giving a motivational speech to a group of visually impaired students. What would you do to ensure that you are effective in your speech delivery?
   • I would speak audibly enough to be comfortably heard by the audience.
   • I would speak at a moderate pace.
   • I would vary my tone as listening to one tone is boring.
   • I would stress on key words, to emphasize the message.
6. You are having a group discussion with your classmates on Blossoms of The Savannah. One of your group mates is contributing to the discussion but you are eager to chip in, state any three cues that would tell you that it is time to make your contribution?
   • I would tell if the speaker asks a question.
   • I would tell if the speaker takes a falling intonation.
   • I would tell if the calls my name.
   • I would tell if the speaker points at me.
   • I would tell if the speaker takes a long pause.
7.  
   1. How has Martha portrayed good telephone etiquette in the above conversation?(3 marks)
      • Martha uses polite language for example "May I ask who is calling please?"
      • Martha introduces herself "I am Martha, Eric's cousin"
      • Martha politely asks Peter if he can leave a message "Would you like to leave a message or call..."
      • Martha thanks the caller "Alright Peter, thank you for calling. Bye."
   2. Identify three instances of Peter's lack of telephone conversation etiquette in the above conversation. (3 marks)
      • Peter fails to use polite language, "I want to talk to him."
      • Peter rudely interrupts Martha, "Would you like to leave a message or call..."
      • Peter clicks to express his disappointment, "Peter: (clicking)"
      • Peter hangs up (Peter hangs up the phone)

Question 35

Fire and Ice
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice,
From what I have tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire.

But if I had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To know that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
(by Robert Frost)

1.  
   1. Show two ways by which the poet achieves rhythm in the poem and state the function. (3 marks)
   2. How would you perform the line? (2 marks)
      ‘I think I know enough of hate’
   3. If you were to present this piece to your classmates, how would you know they are appreciating the message in the poem? (2 marks)
2.  
   1. Circle the odd one out in the following sets of words. (4marks)
      1. Machine       Chin           Chic
      2. Copse          Cork           Col
      3. Cobbler        Cocoa         Coconut
      4. Extract          Extent         Expert
   2. Underline the stressed syllable in the following words. (4marks)
      1. Miniature
      2. Legend
      3. Expense
      4. Urgent
3. You are the drama club patron, before going out for competitions you request the members of your school to watch your dramatized narrative. Thereafter they provide feedback that dictates that you have to work on some areas in order to present a thrilling piece. Give five areas they pointed out as having some weakness. (5 marks)
4. You have been asked to introduce a facilitator who is to address your classmates. What four things should you pay attention to as you introduce the speaker. (4marks)
5. You find yourself in the following scenarios. What would you say in each case. (6 marks)
   1. You are purchasing a copy of Blossoms of the Savannah from a bookseller.
   2. You accidentally bump into your classmate as you leave the classroom.
   3. You want someone to hold your bag for you as you tie your shoelaces.

Answers

Fire and Ice
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice,
From what I have tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire.

But if I had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To know that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
(by Robert Frost)

1.  
   1. Show two ways by which the poet achieves rhythm in the poem and state the function. (3 marks)
   2. How would you perform the line? (2 marks)
      ‘I think I know enough of hate’
   3. If you were to present this piece to your classmates, how would you know they are appreciating the message in the poem? (2 marks)
2.  
   1. Circle the odd one out in the following sets of words. (4marks)
      1. Machine       Chin           Chic
      2. Copse          Cork           Col
      3. Cobbler        Cocoa         Coconut
      4. Extract          Extent         Expert
   2. Underline the stressed syllable in the following words. (4marks)
      1. Miniature
      2. Legend
      3. Expense
      4. Urgent
3. You are the drama club patron, before going out for competitions you request the members of your school to watch your dramatized narrative. Thereafter they provide feedback that dictates that you have to work on some areas in order to present a thrilling piece. Give five areas they pointed out as having some weakness. (5 marks)
4. You have been asked to introduce a facilitator who is to address your classmates. What four things should you pay attention to as you introduce the speaker. (4marks)
5. You find yourself in the following scenarios. What would you say in each case. (6 marks)
   1. You are purchasing a copy of Blossoms of the Savannah from a bookseller.
   2. You accidentally bump into your classmate as you leave the classroom.
   3. You want someone to hold your bag for you as you tie your shoelaces.

Question 36

1. Read the oral poem below and answer the questions that follow:
   Make me a grave where’re you will
   In a lowly plain, or a lofty hill;
   Make it among earth’s humblest graves,
   But not in a land where men are slaves.
   
   I could not rest if around my grave,
   I heard the steps of trembling slave;
   His shadow above my silent tomb,
   Would make it a place of fearful gloom
   1. What makes this poem rhythmic? (2 marks)
   2. How would you say the last line of the poem?   (2 marks)
   3. Which words are you likely to stress in the fourth line of first stanza and why? (2 marks)
   4. Give a word that is pronounced as each of the following.  (3 marks)
      1. Would..............................................................................................
      2. Plain...............................................................................................
      3. Rest..............................................................................................
2. Study the genre below and answer the questions that follow 
   If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?
   1. Giving reasons, classify the genre(2 marks)
   2. Identify the dominant sound pattern used in the above genre(2 marks)
   3. State two functions of the genre above. (2 marks)
3. Two classmates, James and Erick have a debate. Erick strongly feels that boarding schools should be done away with. James, on the other hand, argues that they should remain.
   1. If your teacher of English brought the same motion to your class, how would you prepare for the debate?(3 marks)
   2. Explain three verbal cues that you would use to make your presentation effective (3 marks)
   3. their conversation does not degenerate into a dispute.   (4 marks)
4. Complete the following conversation between the principal and a parent
   Mr. Kamau: Good morning, sir, my name is Mr. Kamau.
   Principal: ............................................................................................................................ (1 mark)
   Mr. Kamau: I received your message inviting me to school over the conduct of my son. For how long has he been absent from school?
   Principal: ...................................................................................................................... (2 marks)
   Mr. Kamau: .................................................................................................................. (1 mark)
   Principal: Thank you Mr. Kamau for coming and accepting to discipline your son.
   Mr. Kamau: .................................................................................................................. (1 mark)

Answers

1.  
   1. What makes this poem rhythmic? (2 marks)
      • Through use of regular rhyme scheme that is aabbccdd
      • Through the use of alliteration e.g. Make me a grave where you will
      • Rhyme e.g. graves/slaves, tomb/gloom
      • Assonance e.g. I heard the steps of a trembling slave
      • Length of lines( same length)
   2. How would you say the last line of the poem? ( 1mark)
      • I would use a falling intonation to signal the end of the poem
      • I would use gestures when saying the word ‘place’
      • I would facial expression when saying the phrase fearful gloom by frowning the face
   3. Which words are you likely to stress in the fourth line of first stanza and why? ( 2marks)
      • Land, men and slaves because they are content words ( they carry the meaning of the line) to emphasize that the personal should be buried in a place where he/she will be free.
   4. Give a word that is pronounced the same as each of the following (3 mark)
      1. Would - wood
      2. Plain - plane
      3. Rest - wrest
2.  
   1. Giving a reason, classify the genre (2 marks)
      • This is a tongue twister. The sound /p/ is repeated,hence making it difficult to pronounce.
   2. Identify the dorminant sound pattern used in the above genre (2 marks)
      • Alliteration- If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, where’s the peck of pickled pepper Peter Piper picked.
   3. State two functions of the genre above (2 marks)
      • Fluency/speech therapy
      • Promote creativity
      • Entertainment purposes
      • To precede/prelude a story telling session
3. Two classmates, James and Erick have a debate. Erick strongly feels that boarding school should be done away with. James, on the other hand, argues that they should remain.
   1. If your teacher of English brought the same motion to your class, how would you prepare for the debate ( 3marks)
      I would;
      • Carry out adequate research on the topic
      • Write my notes logically on a notebook/paper
      • Do proper rehearsal/mock presentation
      • Proper grooming/dress appropriately
      • Make decision on the side to support
   2. Explain three verbal cues that you would use to make your presentation effective ( 3marks)
      I would;
      • Vary my tone appropriately to make the presentation interesting
      • Project my voice to be heard clearly
      • Employ appropriate pausing during presentation to allow my audience to digest my points
   3. Advise the above classmates four things they should do in order to disagree in a polite manner so that their conversation does not degenerate into a dispute (4 marks)
      • To observe turn taking
      • Use polite language
      • Acknowledge each other’s opinion
      • Disagreeing politely; use of phrases such as pardon me, but...etc,should disagree with points and not the person
      • Address the points through the chair
4. Complete the following conversation between the principal and a parent
   Mr. Kamau: Good morning, sir, my name is Mr. Kamau.
   Principal: Good morning sir. How may I help you? (1 mark)
   Mr. Kamau: I received your message inviting me to school over the conduct of my son. For how long has he been absent from school?
   Principal:Yes. I sent you a message✓1. Your son has been untidy and now he has been absent from school for one week now ✓ 1 (2 marks)
   Mr. Kamau: I will discipline him thoroughly to make sure that he does not do it again (1 mark)
   Principal: Thank you Mr. Kamau for coming and accepting to discipline your son.
   Mr. Kamau: You are welcome, sir (1 mark)

Question 37

1.  Read the short story below and answer the questions that follow.
   One day, an eagle with great and strong wings saw a lamb. He swooped down and with great ease grabbed the hapless animal off its nest. A crow witnessed the deed and thought he could also do the same. So filled with this idea, he flew into the air and came rapidly on the back of a ram and fluttered desperately. The ram simply rolled over and crushed it.
   Questions
   1. Mention two things you would do in order to capture the audience's attention before you begin to narrate this story. (2 marks)
   2. In which two ways would you know that the audience is fully participating in the performance? (2 marks)
   3. Identify one onomatopoeic word employed in this narrative. (1 mark)
   4. The underlining indicates the stressed word in the sentences below. Briefly explain what each sentence means (3 marks)
      1. David hit Joan today.
      2. David hit Joan today.
      3. David hit Joan today. 
2. You recently attended an interview which you failed. Mention some of the reasons that could have contributed to your failure. (4 marks)
3. For each of the following utterances indicate whether you would say it with rising or falling intonation. (4 marks)
   1. Which factory does John work?
   2. Did you say you are moving out?
   3. How do you rate your parents?
   4. They offer very delicious food in that hotel. 
4. For each of the following words, write another word pronounced the same way as the ones given below: (4 marks)
   1. Ate ______________________________________________________________________
   2. Queue ___________________________________________________________________
   3. Heard ___________________________________________________________________
   4. Weak ___________________________________________________________________
5. In the following sets of words, identify speech sound that is odd. (3 marks)
   1. Gas, Germinate, Grace, Guise.
   2. Warm, Way, Wrist, Wage.
   3. Supper, Cut, Luck, Super.
6. She sells sea shells at Seychelles shore.
   1. Identify the above genre (1 mark)
   2. Give three functions of the genre. (3 marks)
7. Give three instances in which you can tell it's your turn to speak in a discussion. (3 marks) 

Answers

1.   
   1.  
      • Having a riddling session.
      • Singing a relevant song.
      • Clapping
      • Clearing the throat.
      • Asking rhetoric questions.
      • Drumming
      • Whistling
        Accept the first 2 only (2 X1 =2 marks) and draw a line.
   2.  
      • Maintaining meaningful eye contact with the narrator.
      • They laugh at the gullibility of the crow (1 mark) (acknowledging humour)
      • Maintaining an upright sitting posture.
      • Facial expression e.g. frowning. "But he couldn't". (1 mark)
        Mark the first two only and draw a line.
   3. Crushed, grabbed, swooped. (1 mark)
   4.  
      1. David and not anyone else hit Joan.
      2. David only hit Joan and did nothing else to her.
      3. David did not hit Joan on any other day but today.
2.  
   • Lateness
   • Lack of etiquette
   • Improper dressing
   • Poor research /preparedness.
   • Lack of confidence /obvious show of nervousness.
3.  
   1. Falling
   2. Rising
   3. Falling
   4. Falling               
4.  
   1. Eight
   2. Cue, Q
   3. Herd
   4. Week
5.  
   1. Germinate
   2. Wrist
   3. Super                 
6.  
   1. Tongue twister
   2.  
      • For entertainment.
      • Language development
      • Code for passing a secret message.
7.  
   1. When asked a question.
   2. When somebody asks for your opinion about a subject.
   3. When the speaker looks at you and makes a gesture at you to speak.
   4. When the speaker calls (names) you out to say something.

Question 38

1. Read the following poem then answer the questions that follow.
   I can see the rain
   As I walk along the lane
   I can hear the lion roar
   Just as lions did of yore
   I can learn to run a race
   And I can ravel out some lace
   I can fly and I can row
   Let my rich imaginations flow
   1. Comment briefly on the rhyme scheme used in the poem. (2mks)
   2. Identify any two pairs of rhyming words.                                                                        (2mks)
   3. Apart from rhyme, how else has the poet achieved rhythm.                                             (2mks)
   4. How would you effectively perform line 7 in the poem above.                                    (2mks)
2. Identify the silent letters in each of the following words                                             (4mks)
   1. comb……………………………………………………………………………….
   2. Parliament ……………………………………………………………………….
   3. Leopard………………………………………………………………………….
   4. gnaw………………………………………………………………………………
3. The words in bold indicates the stressed word in the sentences below. Briefly explain what each sentence mean .                                                                                                         (3mks)
   1. The lady in a red dress lost her purse.
   2. The lady in a red dress lost her purse.
   3. The lady in a red dress lost her purse.
4. State what type of intonation you would use in the following sentences.      (3 marks)
   1. When were you born? ……………………………………………….
   2. Did you complete your work? ………………………………………..
   3. What a beautiful car you have bought!..........................................................
5. Read the genre below and answer the questions that follow.                                      (6mks)
   The great Greek grape growers grow great Greek grapes.
   1. Classify the above subgenre.                                                                                            (1mk)
   2. Identify two sound patterns used in the above genre.                                                   (4mks)
   3. State one functions of the above sub-genre.                                                                 (1mk)
6. You are attending an English symposium for all students in your sub county. When a student from your school takes the podium, you notice that he/she is afraid. Give three indicators of this behavior and suggest how it could be overcome.  (6mks)  

Answers

1.  
   1. aabbccdd.Regular rhyme scheme.
   2. rain/lane, roar/yore, race/lace and row/flow
   3.  
      • Alliteration - ……run……race…..
      • Consonance - …………can………run………..
      • Uniformity of lines
   4.  
      • Through use of gestures – I would use my hands to show “fly” and “row”
      • Through facial expressions – I would show/ wear a happy face to show fly and row (enjoyment of flying and rowing)
2.  
   1. b
   2. i
   3. o
   4. g
3.  
   1. It is not any other person but a lady
   2. Not any other color of the dress but red
   3. Not any other thing but the purse
4.  
   1. Falling
   2. Rising
   3. Falling
5.  
   1. Tongue twister
   2.  
      • alliteration-…great Greek grape growers……
      • assonance-……great…….grape
6.  
   1. Signs of fear/stagefright
      1. Trembling hands
      2. beadsof sweat on the forehead
      3. avoiding eye contact with the audience
      4. stammering and trembling lips
      5. shaky paper/reading material
         Any other relevant answer
   2. How to overcome;
      1. Taking a deep breath before presentation
      2. Mastering the content
      3. Looking over the audience instead of looking at them directly
      4. Organizing the presentation in a logical manner
      5. Rehearsing well before the presentation with a friend or infront of a mirror
         Any other correct answer

Question 39

1. Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.
   When to the sessions of sweet silent thought
   I summon up remembrance of things past,
   I sigh the lack of many a thing I sought
   And with the old woes new wail my dear time’s waste
   Then can I drown an eye, unused to flow,
   For previous friends hid in death’s dateless night,
   And weep a fresh love’s long since cancelled woe,
   And moan the expense of many a vanished sight.
   Then can I grieve at grievances foregone,
   And heavily from woe to woe tell o’er.
   The sad account of foregone-bemoaned moan,
   Which I now pay as if not paid before .
   But if the while I think of thee, dear friend,
   All losses are restored and sorrows end.
   William Shakespeare
   Questions
   1. Describe the rhyme scheme of the poem above (2 marks)
   2. Identify the most dominant sound devices in the poem (2 marks)
2. Read the oral literature item below and answer the questions that follow.
   Slipperiness knows no king.
   1. Identify an element of musicality contained in the proverb above (2 marks)
   2. Identify two occasions in which the above proverb can be used (4marks)
3. Identify the odd one out in each of the following sets by underlining according to the pronunciation of bold part of the words. (4 marks)
   1. Enough       staff           dough         graph
   2. Deposit       rapport      report         debutant
   3. Hour            honour       heir             heifer
   4. Prison         reason        person        season
4. For each of the following words, provide a word pronounced the same. (3 marks)
   1. What ………………………..
   2. Quire ……………………….
   3. Come ………………………….
5. You are having a group discussion with your colleagues on the set text “Blossoms of the Savanna.” One of your group mates is contributing to the discussion but you are eager to chip in with something. State any three cues that would tell you that it is your turn to make a contribution.
   (3 marks)
6. Explain how you would greet a friend you meet on the road while taking a walk (3 marks)
7. Read the following dialogue between Portia and the Principal then answer the questions that follow.
   Principal:    Welcome Portia, please have a seat.
   Portia:         (After sitting down) Sir, why did you call me?
   Principal:    I would like us to have a little chat about..................
   Portia:         I have not done anything wrong; you can even ask Jedidiah, the class prefect I was with                her the whole day yesterday.
   Principal:    Actually, the reason I called you is because...
   Portia:         Speak louder. I can’t hear you.
   Principal:     (In a louder voice). The reason why I sent for you is because I have just received news from...
   Portia:         (Shouting). Jacky! I knew that fool could not be trusted with a secret. Okay, it’s true that Elijah and I sneaked out of school yesterday but we were hungry, really hungry. All we did was buy a loaf of bread and then came back to school.
   Principal:    Portia, I wish you could listen to me. The reason why I called you here is because I have received news that you have won an award in the creative writing contest that you entered last year. I have a cheque here for you. However, you have raised a matter that I would love to attend to without further delay. Please go and call Elijah. By the time you get back I will have decided on the best punishment for you two.
   1. How does the principal establish rapport with the student? (2 marks)
   2. Prove that Portia is a poor listener. (2 marks)
   3. What evidence is there in the dialogue to suggest that Portia demonstrates lack of etiquette in her speech?   (3marks)

Answers

1. Read the poem below and answer the questions after
   1. Describe the rhyme scheme of the poem above (2 marks)
      • Aaaababacdceff – regular scheme
   2. Identifythe most dominant sound devices in the poem (2 marks)
      • Alliteration –
        Sessions of sweet silent
        With old woes and wail
        grieve at grievances
2. Read the oral literature item below and answer the questions that follow.
   Slipperiness knows no king.
   1. Identify an element of musicality contained in the proverb above (2 marks
      • Alliteration – knows no
   2. Identify two occasions in which the above proverb can be used (4marks)
      • Introducing a narrative
      • Cautioning the youths
3. Identify the odd one out in each of the following sets by underlining according to the pronunciation of bold part of the words. (4 marks)
   1. Enough         staff             dough           graph
   2. Deposit         rapport        report           debutant
   3. Hour              honour          heir               heifer
   4. Prison            reason         person           season
4. For each of the following words, provide a word pronounced the same. (3 marks)
   1. What ……watt…………………..
   2. Quire ………choir……………….
   3. Come ………calm………………….
5. You are having a group discussion with your colleagues on the set text “blossoms of the savanna.” One of your group mates is contributing to the discussion but you are eager to chip in with something. State any three cues that would tell you that it is your turn to make a contribution
   (3 marks)
   • If a question is directed at you
   • If the other party pauses-
   • Use of body language e.g. the speaker beckons you/ raises eye brows
6. Explain how you would greet a friend you meet on the road while taking a walk. (3 marks)
   • Look at the person in the face
   • Bump fists or elbows ( do not award shaking of hands)
   • Say good morning /good after noon etc
7. (Read the following dialogue between Portia and the principal then answer the questions that follow.
   1. How does the principal establish rapport with the student? (2 marks)
      • The principal addresses the students by name
      • The principal welcomes the students and offers her a seat
   2. Prove that Portia is a poor listener. (2 marks)
      • She interrupts the principal several times
      • She easily jumps to conclusions…fails to listen to the principal instead says she knew…..
   3. What evidence is there in the dialogue to suggest that Portia demonstrates lack of etiquette in her speech? (3marks)
      • The student is disrespectful-commands/ orders the principal to speak louder
      • The student is rude- asks the principal “did you call me”
      • The student is abusive – calls the classmate a fool
      • The student shouts at the principals/ in the principal’s office

Question 40

1. Study the poem below and answer the questions after it.
   Sundays too my father got up running
   and put his clothes on in the black cold,
   then with cracked hands that ached
   from labour in the weekday weather made
   banked fires blaze. No one ever thanked him.
   
   I’d wake and hear the cold splintering, breaking.
   When the rooms were warm, he’d call,
   and slowly I would rise and dress-
   fearing the chronic angers of the house,
   
   Speaking so indifferently to him,
   Who had driven out the deadly cold
   and polished my good shoes as well.
   What did I know, what did I know
   of love’s austere and lonely offices?
   1. Write down two instances of alliteration in the poem. (2mks)
   2. Identify four words in the poem that contain a diphthong. (2mks)
   3. How would you perform the last two lines of the poem? (2mks)
   4. How does the punctuation in the second stanza influence your reading of the poem? (2mks)
2. You performed an oral narrative in the ongoing national drama competitions. During the performance, you realized that your audience shows signs of restlessness and are making noise. You also realized that you are nervous. State three indicators of nervousness in you. For each indicator provide an appropriate strategy that you need to adopt in order to manage this weakness. (6 marks)
3. Study the telephone conversation below then answer the questions after it.
   Mercy: Hallo. My name is Mercy.
   Tabby: This is Masai stores. What do you want?
   Mercy: I am calling to confirm whether the maize supply to Light School                           
                Which was to be done yesterday was done.
   Tabby: It was not done and it will not be done soon. Come to the store 
               and follow up.
   Mercy: I am sorry I may not be able to come over there because I will be  attending a meeting. Would you please find out for me                  and let me ...........
   Tabby: I already told you what to do. (Hanging up on her)
   1. State one reason why the caller uses the word ‘ hallo’ then introduces herself. (1 mark)
   2. Identify three shortcomings that make this telephone conversation unsuccessful. (3 marks)
   3. Identify two markers of politeness in the conversation. (3 marks)
4. For each of the following words, underline the stressed part. (4 marks)
   1. Col.league
   2. Re.gi.ster (Verb)
   3. Cle.ver
   4. Suit.case
5. You have been invited to attend a debating session in a different school. On your way to the school, you get lost on the way after being properly directed by the host on how to arrive at the venue. State three things you did not do when you were receiving the directions. (3 mks)
6. For each of the words below, supply a pair of homophones. (2marks)
   1. Saw …………………………………………...
   2. Rite ……………………………………………

Answers

1. Oral poem
   1. Instances of alliteration
      When the rooms were warm, he’d call,
      Who had driven out the deadly cold
      Speaking so indifferently to him
   2. Words that contain diphthongs
      Sundays
      Made
      Blaze
      Labour
      Ached
   3. How to perform the last two lines of the poem.
      1. Falling intonation- Wh- question/ To indicate finality.
      2. Stress content words- Love’s, austere, lonely offices, know- They carry the meaning of the line.
      3. Tonal variation- Begin with a high and end with a low tone to reveal emotions.
      4. Gestures- Open arms towards the audience
      5. Facial expression of surprise to express the inability to find an answer to the fact of being so much loved by a parent and the subsequent unappreciation of the parent by the children.
         Expect a verbal and a non-verbal cue.
   4. Punctuation- The use of the dash marks a longer pause when performing the line.
2. Indicators of nervousness
   1. Trembling/Shaking hands/knees/ lips and voice – Take a deep breath/ take exercises to release tension
   2. Sweating- Proper preparation before the performance/ learning to feel relaxed.
   3. Shyness/inability to maintain eye contact with your audience- Seeing the audience as just a bunch of ordinary people who will not judge you harshly.
   4. Stammering- Adequate preparation before the narration.
   5. Being inaudible- Rehearse the performance before a mirror or a mock audience.
3. Telephone conversation
   
   1. ‘Hallo’/Introduction- conventional telephone greetings that create a rapport / establish a relationship between the callers thus avoiding the occurrence of tension between the two who are not together physically.
   2. Shortcomings in the conversation.
      
      • Tabby does not respond to greetings at all.
      • Lack of etiquette- Tabby does not use polite language e.g What do you want instead of how may I help you? She orders Mercy to come to the store and follow up. Hanging up on Mercy pre-maturely.
      • Impolite interruption- Tabby interrupts Mercy when she has not finished what she is saying.
   3. Markers of politeness
      
      • Sorry
      • Please
4.  
   1. Col.league
   2. Re.gi.ster (Verb)
   3. Cle.ver
   4. Suit.case
5. Things not observed when receiving instructions
   • I was not attentive so probably I missed out on some important points.
   • I did not take notes for reference.
   • I did not seek clarification on areas that were not clear.
6.  
   1. Saw- Sore/Soar
   2. Rite- Write/ right.