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Consider the following words for numbers in a hypothetical language Galagot: uso ‘three’ balinuso ‘thirteen’ delega ‘four’ balindelega ‘fourteen’ pati ‘five’ balimpati ‘fifteen’ gito ‘six’ balingito ‘sixteen’ Which of the following most closely represents how native Galagot speakers store the morpheme meaning ‘ten/-teen’ at the abstract, phonemic level of their mental representation? /bali-/ /balin-/ /balim-/ Correct Answer /balin-/ It is not possible to tell from these data

6. Grendel’s mother lives deep in the forest, where no man dares to go. 7. Sutton Hoo contains proof that King Hrothgar
existed, 8. All of Beowulf’s warriors leave him to fight the dragon. 9. Wiglaf is made the next king of Geatland when Beowulf
dies. 10. The Dragon of Earnaness was over sixty feet long.

The movie Tortilla Soup is centered around Martin Naranjo and his three daughters….do you feel they have a good communicative relationship with each other? Please explain your answer
How do the four main characters in Tortillo Soup movie disclose their feelings with each other….is it easy or difficult?
What does Martin disclose towards the end of the film that surprises his family?
Which of the sisters, according to the Johari Window, has the rare Not Know to others/Not known to self that is realized towards the end of the film?

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)
1. Every time a bell rings, an angel gets a halo.
2. As a child, George Bailey rescued his brother from drowning.
3. Mr. Gower put poison into medication when he received a telegram stating his wife died.
4. Uncle Billy purposefully gave $8,000 to Mr. Potter in an attempt to ruin the family business.
5. In an alternate universe without George Bailey, Mary Bailey becomes a librarian.
1. How many lives has 12 year-old George Bailey saved? How does George save Mr. Gower in the beginning of the film? How does George save Harry Bailey in the beginning of the film? Who else does 12 year-old George help out?
2. Does George realize Mary’s feelings when they are younger (at 12 years old? After the high school dance?)? How could that have changed the outcome of the film?
3. What is George’s main goal in life when he is young?
4. Why does George never leave Bedford Falls?
5. What keeps George from joining Sam’s company?
6. What is the fate of Mary and the others if George is never born? Mary Hatch? His father? His mother? His brother? His Neighbors?
7. Why is Joseph skeptical about sending Clarence on this mission?
8. What is the significance of the film being set at Christmas? How does the setting enhance the themes?
9. Why does Mr. Potter get away with his crime? Does he end up winning in the end?
10. What does it mean when a bell rings?
1b.) Below is a list of words that have different pronunciations in different dialects. Circle

Cyrano de Bergerac Act 5.
Answer the following questions using textual evidence from the play to support your points.
The introduction to one of the first English translations of Rostand’s play notes that Cyrano’s idealism might serve as a model for all of us:
“The brilliant author of
Cyrano
tells of things better than those we see around us, of things of beauty which [we might] bring somewhat nearer to our touch, if we will only have the courage to live up to them.” — A. Cohn
What ideals does Cyrano live up to in this play, and why might it take courage to live up to them? In what way does the play point to a better world than the one in which we live?
In staging a play, a director tries to present the audience with an integrated view of the entire work.
Cyrano de Bergerac
presents a fascinating challenge to any director, because it is full of contrasting emotions and effects that move audiences both to laughter and to tears. Anyone who directs this rich work must be aware of the impact of each of the various elements in the play — its plot, characters, setting, symbols, irony, and themes — on the work as a whole.
Thinking About Plot, Character, and Setting
Explain how the falling action and resolution of the play follow logically from the play’s major conflict and its climax. Did you find the ending a satisfying conclusion to the play? Why or why not?
Romantic heroes are colorful characters, more dashing and flamboyant than the people around them. In addition, they are usually attractive and inspire great love. Using examples from the play, explain why Cyrano could be regarded as a romantic hero. In what ways is he an unusual romantic hero?
Identify the setting of each act of Cyrano de Bergerac. Briefly explain how the action of each act is appropriate to the setting in which it occurs.
Thinking About Symbol
The image of the white plume appears several times in the play: for example, in the exchange between Cyrano and De Guiche in Act IV. What might the white plume symbolize in this exchange? What does it come to symbolize at the end of the play?
Thinking About Irony
Since irony often involves a gap between appearance and reality, why is it fitting that Cyrano’s life should be so full of irony?
Thinking About Theme
What does the play say about the relationship between physical and spiritual beauty? Is one more “real” than the other? Explain.
According to the play, why should we admire an idealist like Cyrano? Does the play suggest that idealists are ultimately defeated by the real world? Explain.
What are the good and bad sides to individualism like Cyrano’s, according to the play?
What is the value of poetry and beautiful language, according to the play? Do you think the play places too high a value on language? Why or why not?

Read the following passage carefully before you choose your answer. Mr. Rushworth was from the ?rst struck with the beauty of Miss Herbam, and being inclined to marry, soon fancied himself in love. He was a heavy young Line man, with not more than common sense; but as there was nothing disagreeable in his ?gure or address, the young lady was well pleased with her conquest. Being now in her twenty—?rst year, Malia Bertram was beginning to think matrimony a duty; and as a marriage with Mr. Rushwonh would give her the enjoyment of a larger income than her father’s, as well as ensure her the house in town, which was now a prime object, it became, by the same rule of moral obligation, her evident duty to marry Mr. Rushwlo if she could. Mrs. Norris was most zealous in promoting the match, by every suggestion and contrivance, likely to enhance its desirableness to either party; and, among other means, by seeking an intimacy with the gentleman’s mother, who at present lived with him, and to whom she even forced Lady Bertram to go through ten miles of indifferent road, to pay a morning visit. (Slit was not long before a good understanding took place between this lady and herselt. Mrs. Rushworth acknowledged herself very desirous that her son should marry, and declared that of all the young ladies she had ever seen, Miss Bertram seemed, by her amiable quali?es and accomplishments, the best adapted to make him happy. Mrs. Norris accepted the compliment, and admired the nice discernment otcharacter which could so well distinguish merit Maria was indeed the pride and delight of them all—perfectly faultless—an angel; and of course, so surrounded by admirers, must be dif?cult in her choice; but yet as far as Mrs. Norris could allow herself to decide on so short an acquaintance, Mr. Rushworth appeared precisely the young man to deserve and attach her. After dancing with each other at a proper number of balls, the young people justi?ed these opinions, and an engagement, with a due reference to the absent Sir Thomas, was entered into, much to the satisfaction of their respective families, and of the general lockers-on of the neighbourhood, who had, for many weeks past, felt the expediency of Mr. Rushworth’s marrying Miss Bertram. (10m was some months before Sir Thomas’s conwnt could be received; but in the meanwhile, as no one felt a doubt of his most cordial pleasure in the connection, the intercourse ofthe two families was carried on without restraint, and no other attempt made at secrecy, than Mrs. Norris’s talking of it every where as a matter not to be talked of at present Edmund was the only one of the tamily who could see a fault in the business; but no representation of his aunt’s could induce him to ?nd Mr. Rushworth a desirable companion. He could allow his sister to be the best iudge of her own happiness, but he was not pleased that her happiness should centre in a large income; nor could he refrain from often saying to himself, in Mr. Rushworth’s company, “If this man had not twelve thousand a year, he would be a very stupid fellow.” (1814} The excerpt from sentence 10 that includes “…and no other attempt… talked of at present” suggests all of the following EXCEPT 0 Mrs. Norris is probably unreliable when it comes to the need for discretion. 0 Mrs. Norris socializes and speaks with others in town with frequency. 0 Mr Rushworth’s engagement to Miss Bertram has so far remained dandestine. 0 Mr Rushworth’s engagement to Miss Bertram is the talk of the town. 0 Mrs. Norris is extremely proud that her match has proven successful.
In context, “intercourse” (sentence 10) is best understood to mean ‘ O arrangement ‘ O
compromise ‘ O concession ‘ 0 interaction ‘ O negotiation
Edmund’s reservation on the issue of Miss Bertram’s marriage to Mr. Rushworth
is portrayed as O cynical O idealistic O moral O romantic O sympathetic
Miss Bertram is best characterized as O affluent and handsome O beautiful and poised O
helpful and concerned O scholarly and accomplished O striking and bright
Sentences 11-12 (“Edmund was the only one…very stupid fellow”) reveal that O Edmund believes Maria has been manipulated by family members O Edmund perceives Maria to be very naive in her expectations of marriage O Edmund recognizes that Maria is oblivious to her dangerous situation O Edmund fears that Maria is unaware of her suitor’s unsavory reputation O Edmund worries that Maria is motivated by financial, not romantic, reasons

Us and Them
by David Sedaris
Questions
can you please help me with this Q’s:
Identify Judgments
The young Sedaris had strong opinions about many things that the Tomkeys did or said.  Look through the essay and find at least three places where he makes a positive or negative statement about the family.  What do you learn about Sedaris from the judgments he makes?  Is his behavior toward the Tomkeys fair?  Explain your answer using examples from the selection. (10 marks)
Readers’ Circle
Comedian Joe Ancis once said, “The only normal people are the ones you don’t know very well.”  Do you think that Sedaris would agree with this quote?  Do you agree?  Share your conclusions.  (4 marks)
Vocabulary in Writing
How many people have you formed the wrong opinion about?  Write -a paragraph explaining how your first impression of someone was wrong.  Use at least two vocabulary words in your paragraph.  (Vocabulary words:  accommodate, attribute, imply, indiscriminately, inflict, interfere, merit, provoke).  You may use any form of the vocabulary words in your paragraph. (5 marks)
Idioms Practice
Identify the idiom in each sentence, by underlining, and give a definition for it. (5 marks)
We expected her to be shy, but she’d tell you her life story at the drop of a hat.
Josh is definitely up to something – I can tell by the expression on his face.
Although I was tired during practice, my coach told me to hang in there.
Cynthia was unhappy with the store’s service, but her complaints fell on deaf ears.
In order to get the exhausted cast through the last hour of rehearsal, the director told them to take five.
Form Complex Sentences
In each item, change one independent clause to a dependent clause.  Then combine the clauses to form a complex sentence. (5 marks)
My family doesn’t have a TV.  We spend more time talking to each other.
We also spend time at the lake house.  My brother catches a lot of fish.
Sometimes I wish we had a TV.  The kids at school make fun of us.
We moved to this neighborhood last year.  I’ve made a few friends.

Imagine that you were tasked to revise the content of a questionnaire for a study titles “Impact of Posting Students’ Speeches on Youtube on Their Speaking Performances”. Put a check before the indicators which should be included in the questionnaire and a X before those which should be excluded.

Argument with God
My child was struggling for life in hospital,
And I worried, tense and tried,
Sat in silent prayer,
In violent silence arguing with my God.
God, I said,
Why do you allow him to suffer so?
Why him all the time?
Why?
God was silent!
Not a word from him,
Not a word!
Maybe I thought.
God is angry with me.
Ill appease my God
Ill promise to be good,
Try and be good at least,
Surely God would then respond,
God, I pleaded.
Please God.
To be good is hard,
But Ill try.
But
My child must live,
Live free from pain,
God
You know how I love him, dont you?
Dont you? Dont you? Dont you?
But
God is dumb:
Like my child
Then I said to myself,
God is just,
Ill appeal for justice,
God, I called,
Though you are silent,
I am sure you hear me,
Be fair, be just
Let him live strong and happy.
Then
I saw on the wall
A cockroach pregnant with egg,
In the loins of labour,
Bringing forth new life.
I snatched a newspaper,
And hit the cockroach.
It fell on its back,
Struggling for life,
And I crushed it
With the heel of my shoe.
All the time I was praying,
Violently pleading for life,
The life of my child.
Henry Barlow.
Who is the persona in the poem? (2 mks)
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What is the poem about? (4 mks)
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Identify the use of irony in the poem. (2mks)
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How is God portrayed in the poem? (4 mks)
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Maybe, I thought.
God is angry with me
Ill appease my God.
Paraphrase the above lines. (3 mks)
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What is the tone of the poem? (2 mks)
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(i) Identify the stylistic device used in the second last line. (1 mk)
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Explain the meaning of the following line. (2 mks)
In violent silence arguing with my God.
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GRAMMAR
a. Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given. (5 mks)
Waiyaki did not go back to Siriana. (write s a question)
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The farmer fed the cows this morning. (change into passive voice)
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I have never gone to Nairobi.  (Begin: Never )
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The small boy was _______________ by a lorry. (run)
(Use the verb in the brackets to form an appropriate phrasal verb to fill in the blank)
The government warned the wananchi repeatedly but they insisted on drinking the illicit brew. (use in spite of)
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b. Fill in the blank spaces with the correct preposition. (3 mks)
The twins divided the sweets _____________ themselves.
Okonkwo shouted angrily ______________ Nwoye for misbehaving.
The blind beggar had a cane ____________his hands.
The following sentences contain wrongly stated idioms. Correct the idioms. (3 mks)
We found out that the pretender was not worth his sugar.
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During the riots, all hell broke open when the police came.
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The greatest issue of contention in the proposed new constitution is the inclusion of the kadhis courts.
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Underline the verbs used in the following sentences and indicate whether they are transitive or intransitive. (2 mks)
The fierce dog went for the thief.
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Old men and women strained their ears.
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Use the correct form of the word given in brackets. (2 mks)
The teacher on duty ________walked towards the dormitory when he heard students screaming. (haste).
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The whole story that the girl told her mother was incredulously __________ (believe)
“Therefore, brothers and sisters, I tell you today, come to Jesus. Stand by Him. You see Him being taken to the Cross. Are you going to desert Him? Are you going to deny Him like Peter? Remember life here on earth is one of trials, and of hardship. Satan will come to you at night, in your own house, in your field, or even in church here, and he will whisper to you, calling you back to the old ways. ‘Njoroge and Joshua,’ he will say, ‘follow me. This broad and easy road you see here, this, my son, is the right way.’ Remember, do not hearken to that voice. Let us march with one heart to the New Jerusalem. In the fourteenth chapter of the book of St John, Jesus says: ‘Let not your heart be troubled: Ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare place for you.’
“That place is now ready for you and me, for the faithful, the happy band of pilgrims who will remain on the path, braving all the hardships … And today, O brother, if you hear his voice, harden not your heart …”
Explain briefly what had happened prior to this excerpt. (3 mks)
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Who spoke these words? (1 mk)
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Identify and show the effects of any two stylistic devices used in the excerpt. (4 mks)
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In note from, summarize the message of the speaker to the brothers and sisters in the excerpt. (6 mks)
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Describe the character of the speaker. (4 mks)
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(i) I go to prepare  place for you. (1 mk)
(Rewrite in reported speech)
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Let us march with one heart to the New Jerusalem. (1 mk)
(Add a question tag)
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According to your knowledge of the novel, which group of people would be opposed to this kind of message? Give reasons for your answer. (3 mks)
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What is the meaning of the following as used in the excerpt? (2 mks)
old ways
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one heart
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“An Argument against Veganism… from a Vegan?”
Rob greenfield (1986-) is an adventurer, environmental activist, humanist, and entrepreneur who often uses what one source terms “attention grabbing tactics” to make his ar         If the author appeals to pathos, does he do so fairly? If the author appeals to logos, is his logic rational or is it based on faulty reasoning or overgeneralization? What authorities does the argument rely on and are they creditable? Is the argument rational and feasible? What facts, reasons, examples, and evidence does the argument employ as support and are they effectively presented? Or does the author misrepresent his examples or take them out of context in order to fit his stance? How is the argument organized and arranged? How does the language, tone and style (humor, sarcasm, diction, formality, seriousness) of the argument work to convince or turn off its audience?
In his own words, he’s gone from being a “drunk dude” to “a dude making a difference.” Giving up an early focus on becoming a millionaire by 30, at age 24, Greenfield began to pursue a much simpler life as he came to realize the role his own behavior played in many of the world’s problems. He is known for having 111 possessions, all of which fit in his backpack: for living off the grid in a 50- square foot house a Teeny Greeny (he auctioned off the house and raised $10,000 to build ten tiny houses for San Diego’s homeless); and for project Food Waste Fiasco. For the latter, he “dove into more than two thousand dumpsters across the United States to demonstrate how nearly half of all food in the U.S is wasted while 50 m
illion (1 to 7) Americans are a food insecure.” This 2015 blog posting is from his web site RobGreenfiled T.V. As you read it, noticed how carefully, he as a vegan, seeks to offer arguments for Veganism while acknowledging its limits and admitting that certain carnivores (people who eat meat) may be living healthier and more environmentally friendly lives than some vegans.
The topic of meat eating can be quite controversial and often becomes pretty heated. So whether you eat meat or not, please take a deep breath and chill out for a second. To the vegans reading this, I want to be upfront that I utterly support Veganism. It is the first recommendation to any who asks me how to live a more earth friendly life. I eat an almost complete plant based diet myself; about 95-99% of what I eat is plant-based. To the meat eaters reading this, please read this full before you quickly use this blog as an excuse to blindly eat food that is detrimental to the earth, to other species, and to you.
Argument against Veganism by someone who strongly support Veganism. We live on a planet that is home to seven billion people, and amongst that massive population there are many different cultures. Some are vegetarian by nature, some vegan  by nature, and others eat a lot of meat and animal products. Argument, in part because some people believe that Veganism is the one and only way, no exceptions. That’s totally understandable given many of the horrifying practices that are taking place in our current industrial agriculture system.
There’s the factory farming the complete disregard of animals being living beings. Chickens are grown too big for them to walk. Female chicks are debeaked shortly after birth, and the male chicks are thrown into the trash. Pigs are grown in cages so small that they never get to stand up. Cows never get to graze in the field and barely see in the light of day.
There’s the fact that eat a vegan diet is the single largest thing that an American can do to decrease their environmental impact. Raising meat is the single largest contributor to our increasing droughts and our resource depletion. A hamburger takes over 600 gallons of water to produce.
There’s the rainforest deforestation that takes place to raise soy and grains to feed the animals that we eat. There’s the health risk of eating meat as well. We are pumping our animals full of dangerous hormones and antibiotic that are doing a huge injustice to the human race. The list goes on and on as to why we should all give up meat and animal products. We’d be doing a great service to the earth, to the other other species we share the earth with, and to ourselves. But there is another side to the story that many vegans and vegetarians often leave out. There are cultures of people who eat meat and animal products in a manner that causes less harm to earth and animals than some vegan diets do.
Your perspective, opinion agree or disagree and why? You support vegan or veganiam.